Russ Bukowski, CEO of Mastercam’s and the Bold Bet On AI and Acquisitions
We talk with Mastercam CEO Russ Bukowski about how AI and vertical integration are reshaping CAM, as well as the company's growth through acquisitions. From voice‑enabled Copilot to reseller acquisitions under Sandvik, Russ lays out a roadmap for faster programming, safer code, and a tighter art‑to‑part thread.
• Modernizing Mastercam’s UX and onboarding the next generation
• Vertical integration of sales, service, and support to get closer to customers
• Sandvik acquisition and the digital thread from design to inspection
• Copilot as an action layer: voice commands, automation, and scripts
• Leveraging tooling data for safer feeds and speeds across materials
• Enabling one‑off and small‑batch work with generative programming
• Partner tools for faster quoting and job breakdowns
• Elevating experts while reducing time‑to‑competency for novices
• Competitive stance on AI leadership in CAM