FastCAM

FastCAM are early pioneers and inventors of CAD/CAM software and introduced the first interactive CNC programming and nesting system in 1982. This was a revolutionary system at the time and significant commercially because it made computing affordable for manufacturers cutting parts from steel plate.
Although the hardware and operating systems have changed dramatically the original concept is as valid today as it was back then. The original code is still running! The FastCAM® System has of course been updated to reflect current processing capabilities however the fundamental features of the system have not changed. The main needs people had then are the same. The people who operate and service the machinery need to be able to use the system with absolute ease.

FastCAM has been supplying PC-based software for Burning, Shearing and Sawing/Drilling machines for over 25 years. The flagship product FastCAM® offers unique integrated postprocessors, NC verification and NC code nesting that still sets it apart from other CAM and CAD/CAM Systems. There are currently over 40 trademarked products offering “Best Fit, Best Value” for Metal Fabricators and the new generation of FastCAM® software is used in many countries, in many languages and in many different environments.

FastCAM is located in three locations: FastCAM Inc. in Chicago, USA, FastCAM Pty. Ltd, Melbourne, Australia and FastCAM Shanghai, in China. Personnel in FastCAM Research & Development combine years of software development and database experience with a unique understanding of day-to-day business practices in fabrication. FastCAM engineers are either qualified to a PhD. Level and/or have at least ten years of software programming experience.