Autodesk introduced a ‘freemium’ model with the Fusion 360 product.This means if you stop paying the subscription the software shuts off and you are unable to generate NC programs. All Autodesk products are going to subscription only model as of July 31st 2016.This was the start of the Mastercam Dynamic toolpath engine. This add-in was deemed as not functional enough for complete manufacturing use and Mastercam declined to buy the technology in 2010. HSM works was originally an add-in into Mastercam back in the Mid 2000s developed by a group at Cimco. Fusion360, InventorHSM, HSM works, etc are all products derived from the HSM Works buyout in 2012.This was one of Autodesks early buyouts as they are attempting eliminate competition on the CAM market. HSM works, an originally developed product to be CAM inside of Solidworks was acquired by Autodesk. Benefit for our community to pick up a long time CAM industry pro. Mastercam’s new director of European sales was one of those affected at Delcam. While we cannot confirm the total of employees laid off of their team we have heard reports of around 25%. This acquisition also has meant layoffs for the Delcam corporate team based in Birmingham England.in Detroit) or converted to a corporate office with reduced local staff. Local resellers were either dropped (such as Axsys Inc. Delcam’s acquisition by Autodesk changed their business model.Users can continue to pay maintenance but if that maintenance lapses the only avenue to update is via what they are calling the “desktop subscription”, which is the rental-ware model for licenses.

Delcam is ending all perpetual licensing at the end of 2016.

This means the product will no longer be updated or supported. Delcam for Solidworks has been announced as End of Life.Here are some highlights of these changes:

While any corporate acquisition is painted in a rosy light by the parties involved there have been significant changes in the structure and setup of Delcam and its ancillary products including but not limited to: Partmaker, FeatureCAM, Delcam for Solidworks. Delcam was recently acquired by Autodesk.

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