Striker Systems to Preview New Software at FABTECH 2026
The company will debut STRIKER CAD/CAM 2027 software during the manufacturing event in Las Vegas.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Striker Systems is set to preview its STRIKER CAD/CAM 2027 software for CNC sheet metal fabrication from October 21-23, 2026. The demonstration will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the FABTECH 2026 conference.
Why it matters
The software update aims to improve manufacturing performance and automation by streamlining the management of shared tooling and manufacturing databases. These enhancements are designed to simplify machine maintenance and provide more consistent NC output.
Striker Systems will showcase its new technology at booth C4330 throughout the three-day event. The release features a new architecture built to accelerate NC generation speeds compared to previous versions.
The players
Striker Systems
Based in White House, Tennessee, this organization specializes in providing software solutions for the sheet metal fabrication industry.
The details
The new 2027 release introduces a 3D Machine Simulation Viewer that allows programmers to play, pause, and step through machine movements to ensure precision. Additionally, the software enables manual layouts to be preserved during automatic re-nesting through the SS-Nest capability.
Timeline
October 21-23, 2026: Striker Systems previews STRIKER CAD/CAM 2027 at FABTECH 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the industry-wide transition toward integrating sophisticated 3D simulation tools into standard CAD/CAM workflows. By enhancing automation and data management, Striker Systems is positioning its software to compete against established digital fabrication platforms.
Customers with an active Technology Assurance Program membership will receive access to the software upon its general release. Operators will benefit from simplified driver installation and improved organization tools that reduce the time spent on manual maintenance tasks.
The takeaway
The upcoming software release highlights a broader effort to reduce manual labor in CNC programming through advanced simulation. Professionals should check their current support plan status to ensure they are eligible for the upgrade when it becomes available.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fabricating and Metalworking.
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