Shoemaster International Ltd originated in the 1960's as a research and development department within Clarks Shoes. It is is now an independent company and a supplier of Shoemaster® CADCAM software for the design and development of “footwear and leather goods” products. The Shoemaster® software is developed “in-house” and the company is regarded as the premier global supplier of footwear 3D CADCAM systems. As such, it is used as the primary product development tool in major footwear companies such as Gucci, Prada, Bata, Decathlon and Bally. The Company has recently been purchased by Atom S.p.A and is now part of the Atom Group of companies, who are now providing investment in Shoemaster to further expand the business.