Introduced in 1985 CIM CUT was the first interference-free, multi-surface
NC programming software available on a UNIX workstation.
ToolMaker debuted in 1987 integrating 3D design with 3D NC
programming for the builders of complex tools and molds. 
About Us
AMT Software is a leading provider of computer aided design and manufacturing software. Located just outside of Detroit, Michigan, our roots are in providing software solutions for automotive industry suppliers. Over the years are expertise has broadened to serve manufacturers in a wide variety of industries with special emphasis on manufacturers of complex tools and molds. Our software solutions are all based around our own technology developed internally by our own software development staff.
History
Our roots date back to 1982 when as part of Cadlinc Inc. we were
one of the very first companies to offer a bundled CAD/CAM solution
on our proprietary 32-bit UNIX-based engineering workstations.
Unique for its time, the heads-up user interface featured on-screen
graphic icons and pop-up menus. A programmable keyboard allowed users
to input commands to the application with a single keystroke. Cursor
strokes (holding a mouse button down while making a gesture with the
cursor on the screen)
continues to this day to be one of the most beloved features of our user
interface.
As the company grew, new software applications were developed and support for more capable workstations from other hardware vendors was added. In 1985 the company changed its name to Cimlinc Inc. and abandoned hardware development to focus exclusively on application software for manufacturing. In 1985, CIM CUT was introduced as the first multi-surface NC programming system that ran on affordable UNIX workstations. 2 years later, ToolMaker debuted to begin to pull together 3D design and 3D NC programming into a single application environment.
In 1990 the AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) Division of Cimlinc was formed to focus on
the continued development Cimlinc's portfolio of CAD/CAM application. Particular emphasis was
put on development of software solutions for the manufacturers of complex molds & dies.
The ToolDesigner product was introduced during this period to focus
on all aspects of designing molds from electronic part data.
All AMT products and technology migrated from UNIX to the Microsoft Windows
platform. In 1997, the AMT division launched Prospector - the
first knowledge-based NC programming application that specifically
addressed shop-floor programming. The success of the AMT Division and the desire of Cimlinc to pursue other opportunities
far afield from our CAD/CAM roots and expertise led to Cimlinc's
decision to sell the AMT division. Unfortunately Cimlinc Inc.
did not succeed in their other endeavors and closed in 2001.
In 1997 SofTech Inc. acquired the AMT division from Cimlinc which began the transformation of SofTech from
a reseller and services company to an independent software vendor. Under the SofTech umbrella, more growth
outside of our traditionally strong market in North America was possible. SofTech followed up the acquisition
of AMT by acquiring other technology companies in the CAD/CAM/PLM space to offer a more comprehensive suite
of software solutions.
As part of a corporate restructuring in 2011, SofTech divested itself of the AMT division to focus on their PLM/PDM business. The employees of the AMT division now own the AMT intellectual property rights and the company - AMT Software LLC. Today, as a stand-alone business, AMT Software is singularly focused on the continued development and support of our portfolio of CAD/CAM software solutions. Our sales, service and development team is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI. We are wholly responsible for the development, support and maintenance of our software.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be recognized as leading supplier of technology and value to manufacturers. We do this by providing our customers with innovative yet practical solutions based on our own time-tested and proven technology. We back up our products with the most knowledgeable and responsive customer service and support in the industry.
Our Customers are Our Partners in Success
