CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
February 2008
Events News
Mastercam Software Used Exclusively at WorldSkills 2007
Mastercam, the worlds # 1 CAM software on the basis of seat count according to CIMdata Inc., was used exclusively in the Manufacturing challenges at the WorldSkills 2007 competition. The 39th WorldSkills International (WSI) competition was held in Numazu City, Shizuoka, Japan in November. WorldSkills is a competition among students from around the world, using 47 different skills and technologies. Mastercam was used in the competition by all teams that competed in CNC Milling, CNC Turning, and Manufacturing Team Challenge categories. Genetec Corporation from Japan was the local Mastercam Reseller supporting the WorldSkills competition.
CNC software is active at a grassroots level, helping the contestants around the world with software to prepare for the event. This is done in conjunction with the local Mastercam Resellers to get them involved with future engineers and machinists.
From September 1-6, 2009, Calgary, Canada will host over 900 competitors from 49 countries at the 2009 WorldSkills Competition. For more information, visit http://www.worldskills.org.
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