Thorsten introduces GibbsCAM as a CAM specialist with 40 years of expertise, focused on advanced, complex machining applications.
The company serves high-growth industries like medical, aviation, and defense, alongside a broad general manufacturing segment. Their modular software architecture lets customers configure exactly what they need — and that's where Spatial comes in.
The partnership dates back to the 90s, but it was around 2013 that the collaboration truly took off. GibbsCAM integrated Spatial's 3D InterOp solution, replacing a patchwork of self-developed interface tools and components. The result? Users can now import a wide range of CAD formats directly, eliminating time-consuming file conversions and back-and-forth workflows.
Thorsten emphasizes that building these capabilities in-house would have taken significantly more time — partnering with a specialist like Spatial was the obvious choice, and a true accelerator for both development and customer productivity.
On the collaboration itself, Thorsten describes a pragmatic, case-based exchange: regular updates from Spatial, intense technical sessions when needed, and consistently short reaction times. The API integration is smooth and easy to handle — exactly the kind of no-nonsense approach GibbsCAM values.
Looking ahead, Thorsten sees AI as a major opportunity. GibbsCAM already uses AI-based tools in development, and was the first CAM system globally to offer Microsoft's AI Copilot — a move to stay ahead and help customers become more efficient and competitive.
His advice for companies considering Spatial? Try it. Make your own experience, learn from it, and decide. After more than a decade of partnership, Thorsten's verdict is clear: Spatial is a solid, reliable partner grounded in reality — not big dreams.
His word to describe Spatial? Trustful.
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