RoboDK has introduced RoboDK CAM, a computer-aided manufacturing software solution aimed at reducing the time required to deploy robotic machining automation. The company develops robot simulation and offline programming software used in industrial automation.
RoboDK CAM is designed to automate the generation of robot programs directly from CAD models and digital simulations, replacing manual programming in vendor-specific robot languages. The software includes features such as multi-axis machining, collision detection, toolpath generation and material removal simulation.
According to the company, the platform supports a range of machining operations including milling, drilling, deburring, cutting and additive manufacturing. Users can generate toolpaths, simulate machining processes and detect collisions within a single software environment. The system also enables transitions from 3-axis to 5-axis machining configurations and allows virtual testing of machining cells prior to physical deployment.
The software is available in two configurations. A standalone version provides an integrated interface for toolpath generation, robot simulation and code generation, along with surface machining and stock tracking capabilities. An integrated version connects with established CAD and CAM platforms through add-ins, allowing users to extend existing workflows to industrial robots using RoboDK’s simulation and programming engine. Compatible platforms include Fusion 360, SolidWorks and Mastercam.
The company stated that early users reported reductions in testing time of up to 40 percent, depending on application complexity, and shorter overall deployment cycles compared with conventional approaches that can require weeks of configuration and programming.
Albert Nubiola, chief executive officer of RoboDK, said the release is intended to reduce the complexity associated with robotic machining and multi-vendor integration. Sergei Kanivets, an application engineer at the company, said the software is designed to enable manufacturers to adopt robotic machining while maintaining existing processes and managing costs.
RoboDK said it plans to continue expanding its product portfolio with additional tools intended to simplify automation deployment across manufacturing applications.
