Question: Do you know of a tool that integrates with my existing CAM package to streamline programming and boost business?

If you're looking for something that plugs into your existing CAM package to make programming easier and help your business, CAM Assist is worth a look. This AI-powered plugin automates CAM programming for aerospace, automotive and oil and gas industries. It plugs into several big CAM packages, including Fusion and Mastercam, to automate programming, optimize spindle usage, estimate cycle times, design fixtures and optimize feeds and speeds. It's designed to be easy to use, with a minimal setup and training time, and offers a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Another option is MachineMetrics, which links real-time production and operations data to give you insights you can act on. It doesn't plug into CAM software directly, but it can help you squeeze more profit out of your assets, increase capacity and run your business more efficiently. The platform offers a range of tools to optimize machine performance, cut maintenance costs and plan ahead, and it's a good choice for factories that want to improve profitability.

For a more general automation approach, Workato is an automation platform that spans multiple applications and services. It can automate business processes across IT, marketing, HR, finance, sales and support teams. With more than 1200 pre-built connectors and accelerators, Workato can help you overcome tool sprawl and complex workflows, offering a single platform for integration and automation that can scale with end-to-end security.

Last, Tray offers an AI-powered Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) that automates API integrations and business processes with a minimal amount of coding. It includes a low-code workflow builder, API management and strong governance, security and scalability features. Tray is good for automating business processes and simplifying integrations, and it's a flexible option for a variety of industries.