RoboDK unveils CAM software that cuts robotic machining deployment time ‘by up to 40 percent’

RoboDK has launched its new CAM software designed to streamline robotic machining by generating programs directly from CAD files. This tool aims to reduce deployment times by up to 40% by automating toolpath generation and ensuring collision-free motion without manual coding. The release addresses a major bottleneck in the robotics sector by allowing manufacturers and integrators to move from design to production without requiring deep robot-specific programming expertise.

RoboDK’s new CAM software allows users to generate production-ready robot motion directly from CAD files, bypassing the traditional need for manual line-by-line programming. According to CEO Albert Nubiola, this approach makes CAD the starting point for automation, which significantly reduces the cost and complexity typically associated with robotic machining. By automating the generation of toolpaths and collision-free motion, the software enables manufacturers and integrators to move quickly from design to production-ready automation cells with greater consistency.

The launch coincides with the release of RoboDK Version 6.0, which introduces native CAM support and substantial performance upgrades for offline programming and simulation. The update reportedly accelerates core operations like geometry processing and collision checking by 10 to 100 times in specific scenarios. Additionally, Version 6.0 improves the handling of complex 3D models and large point clouds, while expanding the capabilities of the platform's collision-free motion planner and introducing new event-based simulation features for modeling complex automation scenarios.

A key strength of the RoboDK ecosystem is its hardware-agnostic nature, which as of February 2026 supports over 1,400 robot models from more than 80 different brands. This extensive digital library allows for seamless integration across a wide variety of hardware, making it a versatile tool for industrial applications. By simplifying the transition from design to execution and reducing manual intervention, RoboDK aims to lower the barrier to entry for robotic machining and increase the overall efficiency of industrial automation deployments.