Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with manufacturers, shop owners, and machine operators. No matter where in the world those discussions take place — whether in Europe, North America, or Asia — the underlying challenges are always the same. “We’ve invested in a strong CAM system,” they say, “but the shop floor is still disconnected.” I hear about CNC programs being transferred via USB sticks, about paper-based setup sheets, about missed deadlines caused by a lack of visibility into machine performance. These are real pain points, and they’re widespread across the industry.
At SolidCAM, we’ve always believed that CAM programming is only one part of the story. The real opportunity lies in closing the loop between CAM and the shop floor. That’s what inspired us to build SolidShop — a complete digital manufacturing ecosystem that brings shop-floor connectivity, real-time monitoring, and intelligent planning into a single platform, fully integrated with SolidCAM.
Why SolidShop?
SolidShop was officially launched in 2024, but the idea behind it has been taking shape for much longer. SolidShop brings shop-floor connectivity, real-time monitoring, and intelligent planning into one unified platform, fully integrated within SolidCAM.
With the leadership of Daniel Santos, VP of Digital Manufacturing — whose background at CIMCO brought deep shop-floor knowledge — we built SolidShop on proven, globally trusted technology. The result is a seamless digital thread from CAM programming to CNC production.
What SolidShop Delivers
SolidShop is designed to eliminate silos, reduce errors, and improve coordination across every function of your shop floor. Here’s what it enables:
Seamless Shop-Floor Integration
- G-code program editing and version control
- Centralized tool data and documentation
- Machine-to-PC communication (DNC)
- Real-time CNC machine monitoring
- Intelligent job scheduling
Real-Time Machine Monitoring (MDC)
- Live machine status (running, idle, alarm)
- Faster decision-making & less downtime
Smart Job Planning & Scheduling
- Enables dynamic scheduling based on real-time machine status
- Eliminates guesswork from spreadsheets
- Helps planners balance workloads and meet delivery deadlines efficiently
Secure DNC & Centralized PDM
- One-click transfer of correct G-code from database to CNC machines
- No more USB sticks or manual program loading
- Ensures operators are always using the right program version
- Tracks all transfers with full traceability
- Electronically manages setup sheets, tool lists, and NC files
Easy Implementation & High ROI
- Supports legacy & modern machines
- Quick to deploy, delivering 20%+ productivity gains for early adopters
A Practical Path to Industry 4.0
SolidShop brings clarity, speed, and alignment across your shop floor — enabling a fully digitized, paperless, and high-performing factory. Whether you run 3 machines or 30, SolidShop helps you work smarter and grow faster.
I believe SolidShop isn’t about flashy tech — it’s about solving real problems that real shops face every day. Whether you’re running a handful of machines or managing a large facility, SolidShop helps bring structure, visibility, and confidence to your operations.
We built SolidShop for manufacturers like you — because we know your challenges, and we’re here to solve them.
– Dr. Emil Somekh
CEO & Founder, SolidCAM
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