CAM Solution Slashes Robotic Machining Deployment Times
RoboDK, a global leader in robot simulation and offline programming software, has launched RoboDK CAM, a comprehensive software solution designed to reduce deployment times for automated machining cells. RoboDK CAM enables manufacturers to move from design to production faster by simplifying robotic machining automation.
Unlike complex traditional approaches that require specialists to manually program each robot and end-effector using vendor-specific languages, RoboDK CAM automatically generates robot code directly from CAD designs and digital simulations. This reduces the complexity and cost of machining automation deployments and eliminates the need for deep robot programming expertise.
RoboDK CAM supports a wide range of machining operations, including milling, drilling, deburring, cutting and additive manufacturing. Users can generate advanced toolpaths, simulate full machining processes, detect collisions and transition from simple 3-axis tasks to 5-axis machining within a single environment. Instead of spending weeks testing and programming various machining cell configurations, users can validate setups safely in simulation within minutes.
The software is available in two configurations to address different manufacturing workflows:
- Standalone: RoboDK CAM enables users to manage the entire robotic machining process—from toolpath generation to robot simulation and code generation—within one interface. Key capabilities include advanced surface machining, accurate stock tracking and full machining simulation.
- Integrated: Designed for machining professionals working within established CAD/CAM platforms, RoboDK CAM integrates with leading systems such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks and Mastercam through dedicated Add-ins. This allows users to maintain existing CAM workflows while extending them to industrial robots using RoboDK’s simulation and programming engine.
Typically, deploying machining automation requires weeks of testing and programming. Early testers report that RoboDK CAM reduces testing time by up to 40%, depending on automation complexity, and cuts overall deployment times from days to minutes.
“RoboDK CAM is a milestone software release that eliminates the complexity associated with programming robots to perform machining tasks,” said Albert Nubiola, CEO, RoboDK. “Automation drives efficiency, but complex programming and multi-vendor system integration troubles have been serious roadblocks for companies looking to adopt robots. RoboDK CAM addresses these challenges directly.”
For manufacturers, RoboDK CAM enables faster automation rollouts, reduced downtime and quicker iteration on machining processes. For system integrators, the software shortens project timelines and reduces engineering effort required to deploy robotic machining cells.
“RoboDK CAM makes it easier for manufacturers to adopt robotic machining without overhauling their existing processes,” said Sergei Kanivets, Application Engineer at RoboDK. “Because it is built on the RoboDK platform, we can deliver a complete CAM solution at a significantly lower cost than traditional alternatives.”
“RoboDK exists to democratize automation for people of all technical skill levels and companies of all sizes,” adds Albert Nubiola, RoboDK’s CEO. “We plan to keep adding new products and solutions like RoboDK CAM that are designed to make automation easier than ever to deploy -even in advanced manufacturing applications.”
About RoboDK
RoboDK is one of the world’s leading robotics simulation and programming companies. With tens of thousands of robot deployments worldwide, RoboDK helps companies, researchers and students adopt and deploy automation with ease. In 2025, RoboDK launched RoboDK Academy, a free, self-paced online training platform that combines hands-on projects, step-by-step tutorials and video walkthroughs to make industrial robot programming more accessible. Founded in 2015, RoboDK has more than 5,000 customers and partners with more than 90 distributors worldwide. RoboDK’s Marketplace ecosystem provides users with over 50 Add-ins to integrate RoboDK software for specific applications. RoboDK software supports more than 1,200 robots from over 50 manufacturers, including all leading robot brands.
