Mastercam Joins WorldSkills

WorldSkills International (Amsterdam, Netherlands) is happy to welcome Mastercam from CNC Software Inc. (Tolland, CT) and their expertise in CNC machining software to the Global Partner group. Mastercam products are sold through their worldwide network of certified value-added Resellers that provide the highest level of service, including product training, start-up services, and ongoing support. Being a Global Partner helps to bring skills excellence to the WorldSkills Members.

David Hoey, the chief executive officer of WorldSkills, was pleased to bring Mastercam into the partnership. “We are looking for the best industry partners globally that believe in our mission and vision, and collectively want to improve the world with the power of skills. They support our goals and wants to help us in the machining arena increase the excellence in skills. I look forward to working closely with them throughout this partnership.”

For Meghan West, the president of CNC Software, Inc. | Mastercam, partnering with WorldSkills made strategic sense. “For more than 20 years, we have proudly held the designation of Exclusive CAM Partner at WorldSkills, and the transition to a Global Partner further solidifies our relationship and commitment to the competition. We are excited for the future of both the WorldSkills events, as well as the future of manufacturing and skilled trades as a whole. The partnership will begin in early 2016, but the long-term strategies and partnerships are already being discussed. We look forward to working together.”

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, artistic relief cutting, and Swiss machining. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1983. The U.S.-based company provides CAD/CAM solutions to more than 211,000 installations in 75 countries, in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products. Mastercam runs under Windows 10, as well as Windows 7 and Windows 8, and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems.

Founded in 1950, WorldSkills is a global organization that promotes vocational, technological and service-oriented education and training. It promotes more than 45 skilled careers in 75 Member countries and regions, all working with youth, educators, governments, and industries to help prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future. From the traditional trades to multi-skilled technology careers in the industry and service sectors, supported by partners, industries, governments, volunteers and educational institutions, WorldSkills is making a direct impact on raising the level of skills throughout the world.

www.mastercam.com, www.worldskills.org