CloudNC

What is CloudNC?

CloudNC is a manufacturing AI company whose CAM Assist product integrates with existing CAM packages to automatically generate machining strategies and toolpaths for CNC parts.

Key capabilities of CloudNC

• Automatic strategies: Completes up to 80% of CAM programming in minutes, per the vendor.
• Cutting parameters AI: Physics-based engine tuning feeds and speeds for cycle time and tool life.
• Machinability feedback: Flags design issues before toolpaths are generated.
• Cycle time estimation: Fast estimates for quoting.
• Soft Jaw Designer: Generates custom fixture designs in seconds.
• 3-axis and 3+2 milling: Supports both machine configurations.

How CloudNC works

Users set AI preferences for tools, materials, workholding and machines, upload a part and receive instant machinability feedback. CAM Assist then proposes strategies and operations inside the host CAM system, the programmer reviews them, and G-code is posted with standard post-processors. The vendor says setup takes the same day and about an hour to learn.

Who uses CloudNC?

Machine shops and factories programming milled parts. The vendor says 1,000+ factories use it. Supported hosts are Mastercam (2025 to 2027), Autodesk Fusion 360, Siemens NX (2306+), GibbsCAM (2025, 2026) and SolidCAM (2025 SP4+), with Creo listed as coming soon.

CloudNC pricing

Pricing is bespoke per-seat licensing based on user count and support level. Book a demo for quotes. No free tier is listed.

CloudNC alternatives

Related tools in the broader design and engineering space include Quilter for circuit board layout and CELUS for electronics design, which solve different problems. CloudNC is specific to CNC milling CAM.