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Kennametal Announces Strategic Investment in CAM AI Software Leader Toolpath Labs to Advance Intelligent Machining
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced that it has made a strategic investment in Toolpath Labs, an emerging leader in AI-powered computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. The new partnership supports Kennametal's strategic growth initiatives to expand its suite of digital capabilities and offerings to better serve manufacturing customers worldwide.
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