COLLA SIA

23/04/2026

Your Mastercam license setup can impact far more than access, affecting flexibility, growth, and how easily your team works across locations.

From centralized management to VPN access and license borrowing, the right licensing model can help reduce costs and simplify operations as your shop evolves.

Quick breakdown:

▪️ Hardware vs. software licensing (and why software is now the standard)
▪️ Single seat vs. network licensing for growing teams
▪️ Why network software licensing offers the most flexibility for remote users, travelers, and multi-location shops

Explore your Software Licensing options: https://bit.ly/4tmdO9v

08/04/2026

The first week of April COLLA SIA representatives spent in sunny Astana city participating at the annual and long waited Kazakhstan Machinery Fair. This expo on the regular bases provides good platform not only to show up Mastercam with its ecosystem of add-ons, but to meet with our existing customers and prospects face to face.
Conversation with COLLA’s esteem local partners – ISCAR Kazakhstan and HAAS Central Asia – provided clear outlook to local manufacturing sector concerns and demands, that will help better align sales policy with the specifics of the market.
We would like to thank all Mastercam booth visitors, our local partners and exhibition organizers for the hospitality, expressed interest and attention. COLLA's Team remains in touch with all prospects for establishing of collaboration, Mastercam implementation, training and technical support.

08/04/2026

Setup sheets are important, but when they’re static, they leave room for interpretation. And every question on the shop floor adds time.

That’s where Mastercam Presentation Files come in. By pairing them with your setup sheets, machinists get a secure, visual preview of the toolpaths before the first cycle starts, with no risk of unauthorized changes.

✅ Step‑by‑step visual simulation
✅ Programs stay protected
✅ Faster, more confident first‑time setups

Learn how presentation files work, why they matter, and how to create them in just a few clicks.

Read the full blog and watch the Show Me video: https://bit.ly/4sNfGYG

08/04/2026

If you’re working in 2.5‑axis machining, OptiRough is a strong option for roughing pockets, open features, and stepped geometry.

In our latest blog, we break down how OptiRough helps you:
▪️ Cut down the number of required operations
▪️ Reduce unnecessary moves with stock‑model awareness
▪️ Improve motion in open features compared to Dynamic Mill
▪️ Use one workflow with both large and small tools efficiently

Dive into the full workflow breakdown: https://bit.ly/4uo3LBR

20/03/2026

🇰🇿 Meet CAD/CAM Mastercam experts from COLLA SIA again in Astana at Kazakhstan Machinery Fair www.kmfexpo.kz in April 1-3!
Welcome to COLLA booth ❗️E6 where we will be showcasing Mastercam, Verisurf Software, Inc., CloudNC's CAM Assist - AI plugin for Mastercam, CIMCO A/S, and Robotmaster software products.
📲Evgeny Dudukin, COLLA's regional sales manager in Central Asia, is your main contact point: [email protected] , GSM +7 919 991 29 97 (WhatsApp, Telegram).
Don't forget to register and get your FREE entrance ticket
https://digital-aex.com/en/registration/KMF2026?code=KMF2026SITE&roistat_visit=356123

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

We are excited to be hosting a Mastercam CONNECT‑exclusive webinar on closed‑loop probing with Blum-Novotest, Inc President, Lilian Barraud - showing you how to measure smarter, adapt automatically, and keep parts in tolerance.

▪️March 18 | 11 AM ET
▪️Live demos + practical tips
▪️For CONNECT customers only

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4b2Gtd7

09/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the release of CIMCO Software 2026, launching another year of continuous innovation, improvements, and new capabilities across the CIMCO product suite. Read more https://www.cimco.com/2026/news/cimco2026/

09/03/2026

Mastercam Copilot provides guidance that matches real Mastercam workflows - not generalized AI responses.

Because it’s built into the software, Copilot can help you locate the right parameters, adjust multiple operations, and bring up useful training videos at the right moment.

Explore the latest advancements, included for Mastercam CONNECT users: https://bit.ly/477ciPu

16/02/2026

Mastercam 2026.R2 is releasing next week!

Join us on February 18th, for a focused deep dive into the updates that will make the biggest impact on your workflow.

We’ll walk through:

▪️ Copilot for AI‑assisted programming
▪️ GPU‑accelerated simulation
▪️ Extended probing
▪️ Multiaxis enhancements

Want an edge with Mastercam 2026.R2? Don’t miss this session.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4bBRAdN