Sandvik buys Gibbscam and Cimmatron

[PAnderson]

Well, looky here guys.

"Cambrio’s product portfolio includes GibbsCAM for production milling, turning, and mill turn operations, Cimatron for mold and die, as well as SigmaNEST for sheet metal fabrication. "

https://www.home.sandvik/en/news-an...acquire-leading-cam-software-company-cambrio/

 

[Herding Cats]

At least autodicks didn't buy them

 

[lobust]

That was only a matter of time. I didn't expect it to be Gibbs or Cimatron precisely, but the writing has been on the wall for a few years that Sandvik were trying to get into CAM more seriously.

FWIW, I have been a Sandvik customer for many years and they have always been reliable and relatively transparent about their dealings. That is to say that I trust them more than I trust a lot of other corporations that operate in our trade...

They have clout, and dare I say a little bit of integrity and respect for their customers. They might just be our saving grace against AD...

 

[Mr. M]

I just downloaded the latest version of Gibbs yesterday, and was testing the tool manufacturer add-ins. Sandviks was the only one that didn't work . I think it will be good. Maybe they will start making bigger improvements vs trailing everyone by 4-5 years

 

[CHAPUISARMES]

I just downloaded the latest version of Gibbs yesterday, and was testing the tool manufacturer add-ins. Sandviks was the only one that didn't work . I think it will be good. Maybe they will start making bigger improvements vs trailing everyone by 4-5 years

Hi, Where do you suggest that I can get a copy of the latest Gibbs, I can only find the 2019 Version.?

 

[Spruewell]

Checking out their site, I couldn't find any pricing information. Any idea what a 3-4 axis mill package might run?

 

[Jashley73]

Sandvik bought Mastercam as well, a couple years back if I remember correctly.

 

[Mr. M]

Almost the same time as when they bought Gibbs