Mastercam will be used at the four machining competitions at WorldSkills 2015: CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Plastics Die Engineering, and the Manufacturing Team Challenge. The Manufacturing Challenge requires the teams to use Mastercam to produce parts on Lathe and Milling machines that may be assembled together to produce a workable product.

Mastercam was chosen for many reasons, including: ◾Versatility and functionality to meet the demands and needs of many industries that use machine tools and CNC machining centers

◾Ease of use

◾Availability of the system and special pricing for educational institutions

◾Partnership with DMG MORI and post processors for its CNC equipment

◾Large network of technical support and sales (Resellers and corporate headquarters)

◾Status as the worldwide leader in Industry and Education in terms of CAM seats installed and used

WorldSkills

WorldSkills has come to symbolize the pinnacle of excellence in vocational training. Every two years, hundreds of young skilled people, accompanied by their teachers and trainers, gather from all corners of the globe to compete before the public in the skills of their various trades, and test themselves against demanding standards.

The competitors practice for up to a year honing their skills with Mastercam, either in their job or their school. CNC Software, Inc. provides Mastercam free of charge to WorldSkills competitors for the year leading up to the competition.

CNC Software is active in this competition at a grassroots level, helping the contestants around the world with software to prepare for the event. This is done in conjunction with the local Mastercam Resellers to get them involved with future engineers and machinists.

WorldSkills is held every two years and the dates this year are August 11-16 in Sao Paulo. For more information on WorldSkills, please visit www.worldskills.org.