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Delcam is offering a free trial version of its entry-level CNC routing and engraving software ArtCAM Insignia. The free version includes all the design and manufacturing capabilities available in the full release, together with documentation and tutorials, but has the save and postprocessing options disabled. ArtCAM Insignia enables people with creative flair, such as artists, designers and engravers, to increase their productivity and raise quality by using computerised manufacturing techniques, alongside their traditional skills.

Unlike conventional CADCAM systems, which tend to require knowledge of engineering and mathematical principles, ArtCAM Insignia is a more artistic application, which makes extensive use of colour in developing designs.

This approach makes it very easy to produce sophisticated designs, even for people that are not usually strong in technical subjects.

Even though ArtCAM Insignia has become established among the most popular software packages for the woodworking, sign-making and engraving industries, Product Manager Tony McKenzie is convinced that many more companies could be taking advantage of the system’s benefits.

“Many people working in these traditional industries are still nervous about moving into computerised CNC manufacturing”, he said.

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