CGTech, the Irvine, California-based developer of VERICUT CNC machine simulation software, celebrated 35 years of growth and innovation in CNC simulation and optimization in 2023.

"Whether it's milling, turning, mill-turning or any other CNC-machining, VERICUT is the industry standard to simulate CNC machines, as well as optimize and verify NC programs," said Margaret Schmitt, president of CGTech.

"For 35 years, CGTech's technology leadership and experienced team have helped VERICUT evolve together with our customer base. CGTech's solutions are deeply entrenched in the aerospace industry's history and adopted today across industries ranging from oil and gas to Formula 1 racing. People are at the heart of CGTech's success and have made it what it is today: an innovative software company driven by team spirit and customer care."

CGTech was founded by Jon Prun in 1988 when he recognized the need to verify NC tool path programs without taking valuable machining time to prove-out a part. VERICUT was the first widely available method to test machine tool paths in a virtual environment. The software has grown to be the leader in the NC program verification space and has since expanded its original capabilities to include physics-based optimization with its Force module, composites programming and simulation, as well as additive and hybrid processes.

VERICUT is 100% developed in-house by software engineers and leaders experienced in manufacturing and the CAD/CAM space. Improvements are made with each release to support complex multi-axis kinematics, further reduce cycle times, increase tool life, and further optimize the simulation. New features are also continuously being developed, including live CNC machine monitoring features, tool performance optimization, and more.

"In my 30+ years with CGTech, it has been amazing to see this company grow globally, to satisfy even the most demanding NC manufacturing needs. I'm so proud to be part of the abundantly knowledgeable and creative staff at CGTech," said Gene Granata, director of product management. "Together, we truly enjoy applying our collective experience to supporting our valued customers, helping them be more competitive and create parts as efficiently and safely as possible."