Toolpath Labs and TRAK Machine Tools have announced a partnership aimed at revolutionizing the machine shop experience by delivering AI-powered functionality to machinists and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration will feature Toolpath Labs' advanced software alongside TRAK Machine Tools' ProtoTRAK CNC platform, offering machinists a blend of simplicity and sophistication that enhances productivity and reduces complexity.
Under this partnership, TRAK Machine Tools will showcase Toolpath Labs' AI-driven software for machinability, estimating and CAM programming during events, including open houses, training sessions and trade shows. Customers will gain access to a 90-day trial of Toolpath's software, allowing them to explore its full potential in real-world scenarios.
"AI is becoming more helpful in all areas, and its potential for changing the circumstances in machine shops is staggering," said Steve Pinto, CEO of TRAK Machine Tools. "We will be able to introduce this technology along with the ProtoTRAK CNC platform, assuring our customers an experience that benefits them as soon as they start using it."
Toolpath Labs CEO Al Whatmough said: "For decades, the ProtoTRAK has made CNC programming accessible to thousands of machinists who may otherwise never have touched a CNC. We have already seen how Toolpath software makes machining more accessible and easier to use for all skill levels."
"Every day we walk into shops and see business owners and managers buried under work-much of it in estimating and quoting," said John Arroues, Vice President of Marketing for TRAK Machine Tools. "As a former shop owner, I know what a prison it feels like sometimes. Toolpath slashes the time required to do good quotes."
Mark Takahashi, Plant Manager for TRAK Machine Tools, added, "The Toolpath software is a game-changer for us. The guys on the shop floor can program simpler parts themselves. It has elevated the contribution of even the less experienced people."
Toolpath's AI-powered software does not replace human expertise but enhances it by automating tedious tasks and reducing risk. For example, the software identifies complex part features that a less experienced estimator might overlook, preventing underbidding and financial loss.
ProtoTRAK and Toolpath Labs share the same vision: making advanced technology accessible and easy to use for machinists of all skill levels. ProtoTRAK simplifies CNC programming, empowering machinists to focus on perfecting their work without the burden of repetitive, time-consuming tasks. Similarly, Toolpath's software delivers immediate benefits while leaving critical decision-making in the hands of experienced professionals.
"People learn to run ProtoTRAK machines in hours, not days or weeks," Pinto noted. "We break things down for people and help them manage risk in their choices by being thorough in demonstrations and letting them interact with ProtoTRAK."
For more information contact:
TRAK Machine Tools
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
800-421-6875 / 310-608-4422
Toolpath Labs
5112 Richmond Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
216-243-7714