Delcam acquires PartMaker software firm IMCS

CAM specialist Delcam has acquired US-based company International Manufacturing Computer Services Inc (IMCS), the developer of the PartMaker suite of CAM software. The IMCS range includes the industry-leading applications for the programming of multi-axis lathes, PartMaker SwissCAM (for Swiss-type lathes) and PartMaker Turn-Mill (for turn-mill centres with live tooling), so the acquisition further extends Delcam’s family of machining software, as well as reinforcing the company’s position in the USA market. This latest expansion will follow a similar pattern to Delcam’s acquisition of FeatureCAM last year in that PartMaker and SwissCAM will continue as independent product lines, developed in the USA, but will be marketed worldwide through Delcam’s network of more than 150 subsidiary and reseller offices in over 60 countries. “Currently, approximately 90 per cent of our sales originate from North American accounts,” said IMCS president Hanan Fishman. “By joining Delcam, we will be able to accelerate our international sales growth. In addition, Delcam’s financial strength will enable us to expand our development and support teams, and so provide even better service and product enhancements to the existing PartMaker user community.”