Predator Industry and Technology Partners

Alecop - Educational CNC Machines

Predator and Alecop have been working together since 1997. Predator Virtual CNC technology has been licensed for use with Alecop's Educational CNC machines and software.

Amada America - Fabrication CNC Machines

Predator and Amada America have been working together since 2000. Predator DNC Enterprise software provides a Windows based replacement for Amada's DOS and Sun Solaris based schedule DNC software. Contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

American Precision Museum - Preserving the history of American manufacturing

Predator and the American Precision Museum have been working to preserve the history of American manufacturing since 2021. Predator Software is proud to be a donor and supporter of the museum for many years.

AMD - Radeon Pro Series Graphics

Predator and AMD have been working to improve CNC verification and machine simulation graphics since 1999, back when AMD was ATI. Predator Virtual CNC software has supported AMD Radeon Pro Series graphics cards for years.

Anderson America - CNC Routers

Predator and Anderson America, a leader in CNC routers, have been working together since 2013. Today all Predator applications can be installed and run directly on most Anderson America's CNC Routers. Optional bar code readers and/or touch screens can also be added to improve the day to day operation of an Anderson CNC router.

BobCAD-CAM - CAM Software

Predator and BobCAD have been working together since 2007 with the development of BobCAD v22 and the Predator CNC Editor v7 for BobCAD. Today, BobCAD customers can upgrade to Predator CNC Editor, Predator DNC or Predator Virtual CNC as needed. Contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

BOOTH WELSH - Environment 4.0

Predator Software LTD and BOOTH WELSH have worked together since 2021 to provide bespoke Industry 4.0, real-time environmental, power & machine monitoring and data collection solutions within the UK to drive significant improvements to the end user's operational efficiency and sustainability targets. Contact us at sales@predator-software.eu or webenquiries@boothwelsh.co.uk for more details and pricing.

CMS Industries - 3 & 5 Axis CNC Machines

Predator and CMS Industries UK have been working together since 2009. Predator Virtual CNC is used by CMS UK application engineers and customers to verify and simulate their high performance 3 and 5 Axis CMS machines.

Boxford - Educational CNC Machines

Predator and Boxford have been working together since 1997. Predator Virtual CNC technology has been licensed for use with Boxford's Educational CNC machines and software.

DP Technology - Esprit CAM Software

Predator has been an Official Third Party Solutions Partner with DP Technology since 1998. Predator continues to be their DNC vendor of choice to complement their Esprit CAM system. Contact us at sales@predator-software.com for Predator DNC details and pricing.

Geometric Technologies - CAMWorks CAM Software

Predator is proud to have a long standing working relationship with Geometric Technologies, previously Teksoft, the makers of ProCAM and CAMWorks. Geometric currently ships a version of the Predator CNC Editor with every seat of ProCAM and CAMWorks sold worldwide. Also included is a Predator coupon worth $100 in savings towards an upgrade or purchase of any Predator application.

Gibbs and Associates - GibbsCAM CAM Software

Since 1995 every GibbsCAM system has included Predator CNC Editor Light. Also included is a Predator coupon worth $100 in savings towards an upgrade or purchase of any Predator application. Today, GibbsCAM customers can upgrade to Predator CNC Editor, Predator DNC or Predator Virtual CNC as needed. Contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

Haas Automation - CNC Machines

Predator and Haas Automation have been working together since 1996. Haas Automation is the fastest growing machine builder in the US. One of the keys to their success is ease of use found within the Haas CNC. Predator applications are designed to take advantage of Haas CNC's unique capabilities.

IBM - Middleware and Servers

Predator became an Member level IBM Partner in 1996. IBM's middleware are industry standards. Predator applications are designed to work with IBM's Lotus Notes and Websphere platforms.

Intel - Arc Series Graphics

Predator and Intel have been working to improve CNC verification and machine simulation graphics since 2022. Predator Virtual CNC software has supported Intel Arc series graphics cards since their release.

Kepware Technologies - OPC Server Software

Predator became an Kepware Connected Partner in 2010. Kepware's KepServerEx is an industry standard OPC platform. Predator DNC and Predator MDC are designed to work with Kepware's KepServerEx as both a client and a data source to other Kepware OEMs and partners.

CNC Software - Mastercam CAM Software

Predator has been a Mastercam developer since 1999. Predator Virtual CNC includes a free Mastercam C-Hook which integrates the two products. Mastercam's popularity is unrivaled within the CAM and educational CAM market.

Metalcam - Fikus VisualCAM CAM Software

Predator and Metalcam have been working together since early 2007. Predator Virtual CNC technology has been licensed for use within Fikus VisualCAM v14. Fikus VisualCAM is a comprehensive automated CAM product for CNC milling, turning, mill/turn, wire EDM and routing.

Micro Estimating Systems - Estimating Software

Predator and Micro Estimating Systems have been working together since 2000. Machine Shop Estimating is the premier solution for estimating with their automatic solids based feature recognition.

Micrososft - Windows, Office and Server Software

Predator has been developing for the Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office since 1994. Today, Predator applications support Microsoft Access, Excel, InfoPath, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, SQL Server, Visio and Word. Microsoft's Windows and Office platforms are industry standards. Predator applications are designed to maximize Microsoft technologies and adhere to design standards.

MTConnect - XML Machine Standard

Predator Software has been an MT Connect Implementor since 2010. Today, MT Connect is used within Predator MDC to simplify and standardize the data collection process.

nVIDIA - Quadro Series Graphics

Predator and nVIDIA have been working to improve CNC verification and machine simulation graphics since 1999. Predator Virtual CNC software has supported nVIDIA Quadro Series graphics cards for years.

Okuma - CNC Machines

Predator and Okuma, a leader in CNC machines, have been officially working together since 2011 when Predator Software became an Okuma THINC partner. Today, all Predator applications can be installed and run directly on most Okuma CNC machines. Optional bar code readers, QR code readers or RFID readers can also be added to improve the day to day operation of an Okuma CNC machine. To learn more Okuma CNC specifics, click Predator DNC, Predator MDC or Predator Virtual CNC.

OPC Foundation - Industrial Communications

Predator Software has been an OPC member of the OPC Foundation for many years to ensure that the latest OPC technologies are included with Predator MDC and Predator RCM. Compatibility with thousands of products from a wide range of vendors is possible with OPC UA and OPC DA technology. Predator has been working with OPC technology, an industry standard for industrial communications technology, since 2010. Today OPC is used within Predator MDC and Predator RCM to provide communications with all makes and models of OPC enabled PLCs, CNC machines, robots, IOT devices, sensors, test stands and other industrial devices.

OpenGL - Graphics API

Predator has been working with SGI's OpenGL, an industry standard 3D graphics technology, since 1996. Today OpenGL is used within Predator Virtual CNC and Predator CNC Editor to maximize the 3D graphics experience of CNC machine simulation, verification and backplotting.

Oracle - Database Software

Predator has been developing for the Oracle Database since 1996. The Oracle Database platform is an industry standard. Predator applications are designed to maximize Oracle technologies and adhere to design standards. Today, Predator applications support Oracle 19c, Oracle 18c, Oracle 18c Express, Oracle 12c, Oracle 11g, Oracle 11g Express, Oracle 10g, Oracle 10g Express, Oracle 9i, Oracle 9i Express, Oracle 8i and Oracle 7.

D. Broderick Software - ShopCAM CAM Software

Predator and ShopCAM have worked together since 2003. Predator Virtual CNC technology has been licensed for use within ShopCAM v2004. ShopCAM is one of the oldest PC based CAM packages still available. ShopCAM's roots go back to the 1980's with XL/NC.

SmartCAMcnc - SmartCAM CAM Software

Since 2004, Predator and SmartCAMcnc have worked together by bundling a version of the Predator CNC Editor with every license of SmartCAM. Also included is a Predator coupon worth $100 in savings towards an upgrade or purchase of any Predator application.

Surfware - SurfCAM CAM Software

Since 2000, Predator and SurfCAM has worked together on a number of projects. In 2009 Predator became a SurfCAM BAP (Business Alliance Partner). Recent projects include machine simulation and verification with Predator Virtual CNC support of SurfCAM's INC file format.

Travers Tool - Industrial Catalog Supplier

Predator and Travers Tool, a leader in metalworking tools and industrial supplies, have been working together since 2008. Predator provides Predator Tracker, CNC Editor and DNC as bundled and stand alone solutions via the Travers distribution channel.

Tri-Tech Precision Products - 5 Axis Head Manufacturer

Predator and Tri-Tech, a leader in 5 axis retrofits, have been working together since 2010. Predator provides Predator Virtual CNC as an optional bundle with the purchase of each Tri-tech head.

VeritasCNC - cncCheck and cncTune Software

Predator and VeritasCNC, formerly Vulcancraft, have worked together since 1996. Predator Virtual CNC technology has been licensed for use within VeritasCNC's cncCheck and cncTune applications. cncCheck and cncTune are innovative new products designed to optimize CNC programs.

Visiprise - MES Software

Predator and Visiprise, a leader in manufacturing execution systems (MES) for the integrate enterprise, have been working together since 2005. Predator provides DNC and MDC applications to the Visiprise MES system and CAPP system, formerly HMS Software. In July 2008, SAP, a global leader in enterprise ERP acquired Visiprise.

XpertRule - xpertfactory.ai

Predator and XpertRule have worked together since 2021. Predator MDC Enterprise and xpertfactory.ai work together to provide a uniquely powerful machine monitoring and artifical intelligence solution for a wide range of Industry 4.0 applications. Existing Predator MDC Enterprise customers can upgrade to xpertfactory.ai for artificial intelligence capabilities and existing xpertfactory.ai customers can upgrade to Predator MDC Enterprise to expand their data collection efforts. Contact us at sales@predator-software.com or sales@xpertrule.com for more details and pricing.

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