Hypertherm, the producer of plasma arc metal cutting equipment and technology, said it has acquired the MTC Software, a developer of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software used by the sheet and plate processing industry.

In a prepared statement, Hypertherm said MTC’s software product helps companies in the metal cutting industry to optimize cuts so that cut quality and productivity are improved while producing less scrap. The CAM software is used in conjunction with CNC systems for oxy-fuel, plasma, waterjet, laser and other cutting processes.

“Hypertherm’s plasma cutting systems already provide industry-leading performance, reliability, and productivity,” Dick Couch, Hypertherm founder and president, said.

“The marriage of MTC’s software with our CNC motion control products will continue to provide Hypertherm and MTC customers with repeatable, optimized cutting outcomes and easy integration,” Couch added.
Hypertherm said it does not plan to make significant changes to MTC’s operations as a result of the acquisition.

MTC headquarters will remain in Lockport, N.Y., and its 40 associates will continue to work at their current locations. MTC has offices and distribution partners throughout the world.

Hypertherm said its systems are trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for tens of thousands of businesses.

The New Hampshire-based company is 40 year old. It invented water injection plasma cutting in 1968.

Hypertherm has more than 1,000 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma systems and consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls.

MTC Software, is celebrating its 25^th anniversary in January 2009. The company built a reputation as one of the industry’s leading developers of computer aided manufacturing software and Hypertherm said it is widely recognized for its customer focus and technical support. The company said MTC’s ProNest, TurboNest and other products are known for delivering ease of use and increased productivity.