Chris Emery

Chris Emery is the Chief Scientist and co-founder of CloudNC, a company focused on automating CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining to enhance manufacturing efficiency. He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Computing from Imperial College London and has extensive expertise in 3D graphics and high-performance computing.

Professional Background

• Early Career: Chris began programming at age 12, influenced by his parents, who were both software engineers. By age 15, he was selling shareware.
• Notable Projects: He co-created "EventBox," which was acquired by Realmac Software shortly after its launch. Chris also worked as a software engineer at Google before founding Five Sided Software, where he developed a GPU-accelerated lightmapping engine for mobile games.
• Recognition: In 2019, Chris was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Manufacturing & Industry, highlighting his contributions to the field.

Role at CloudNC

At CloudNC, Chris plays a pivotal role in developing software that automates CNC machines, aiming to reduce the significant time spent on manual programming. The company's flagship product, CAM Assist, leverages AI to streamline this process, making manufacturing more accessible and efficient. Under his leadership, CloudNC has attracted substantial investment and aims to expand its operations internationally.

Vision

Chris Emery's vision for CloudNC is to revolutionize precision manufacturing by enabling single-click operations for CNC machining, thereby addressing the industry's skills crisis and enhancing productivity across various sectors, including aerospace and automotive manufacturing.

His work continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in automated manufacturing technology.