TOP 20 Best CNC Machine Manufacturers & Brands in the World

1. Swiss Mikron Group

The Mikron Group develops, produces and markets highly precise, productive and adaptable automation solutions, machining systems and cutting tools. Rooted in the Swiss culture of innovation, Mikron is a global partner to companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, writing instruments and watchmaking industries.

The Mikron Group enables its customers to increase quality and industrial productivity. The Group has over 100 years of experience, state-of-the-art technologies, and a global service. The two business segments Mikron Automation and Mikron Machining Solutions are based in Switzerland (Boudry and Agno). Additional production sites are located in the USA, in Germany, Singapore, China and Lithuania. Mikron Holding AG shares are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN). The Mikron Group employs a total workforce of around 1,300.

Products and Services

• 3 axis machining center
• 5 axis machining center
• Graphite processing center
• CNC tool
• CNC milling service

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001
• ISO14001
• UL
• SGS

Location: Route du Vignoble 17 2017 Boudry Switzerland

2.Starrag Group Holding AG

Starrag Group is a global technology leader in manufacturing high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces of metallic, composite and ceramic materials. Principles customers are internationally active companies in the Aerospace and Turbines, Industrial and Transportation as well as Luxury Goods and Med Tech sectors. In addition to its portfolio of machine tools, Starrag Group provides integrated technology and maintenance services that significantly enhance customer quality and productivity.

The umbrella brand Starrag unites the product ranges Berthiez, Bumotec, Dörries, Droop+Rein, Ecospeed, Heckert, Scharmann, SIP, Starrag, TTL and WMW. Headquartered in Rorschach/Switzerland, the Starrag Group operates manufacturing plants in Switzerland, Germany, France, the UK and India and has established a network of sales and services subsidiaries in the most important customer countries.

The shares of Starrag Group Holding AG are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Products and Services

• Horizontal machining centers
• Vertical machining centers
• Blade and Blisk machining centers
• Portal and Gantry machining centers
• Vertical turning lathes
• Vertical grinding machines
• Faceting machines
• Transfer machines
• Aerostructures machining centers
• Automation solutions
• Technology Services
• Starrag IPS / Industry 4.0

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001
• ISO14001
• UL
• SGS

Location: Rue du Moléson 41 1628 Vuadens, Switzerland

3. Liechti Engineering AG

Liechti is the worldwide market leader for five -axis airfoil machining solutions, to the turbine industry in aerospace and power generation. Liechti milling machines reduce machining times more than 30 percent as a result of specific profile machining technology and specialized CAD/CAM software. This high performance is based on engineering competence and know-how for full 5-axis and ultra-dynamic machining in titanium, inconel, nimonic, titanium-aluminide and high-alloy steels.

In order to meet your quality and quantity production targets, Liechti does offer a complete solution including machine, software, tools, clamping and fixtures as well as production start up support.

In addition to that we offer direct access to our team of experts in airfoil milling. This ensures our immediate support.

Products and Services

• 5 axis machining center
• CAM-programming
• Process Technology
• Continuous Support

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001
• UL
• SGS

Location: Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland

4. Willemin-Macodel SA

Willemin-Macodel is a supplier of cutting edge, made-to-measure machining solutions for complex, very high precision workpieces offering high added value. With this in mind, our objective is simple: to satisfy your most exacting requirements.

It is with this sole aim that, for 45 years, we have been developing the most innovative machines, solutions and services. We design increasingly flexible, dynamic, stable and productive solutions, based on a perfect understanding of your requirements.

We offer a personalized service – from the initial feasibility studies to supporting your machining center over its life cycle.

The expertise of a leader, providing turnkey custom solutions. This is our commitment.

Founded in 1974, Willemin-Macodel created its first milling machine; the first machine able to reproduce the complex shapes used in watchmaking. Since then, numerous other world-firsts have confirmed its status as a technological leader. And Willemin-Macodel has never stopped developing new solutions.

Our constant desire to innovate allows us to meet the requirements of our customers and partners with the most advanced technologies.

Products and Services

• 3 axis vertical machining center
• 4 axis vertical machining center
• 5 axis vertical machining center
• CNC Turning Center
• Project Management Services

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015

Location: Route de la Communance 59 CH-2800 Delémont, Switzerland

5. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG

Hermle is all about milling and achieving outstanding results. And we are committed to ensuring just this with our architecture, our structure, our work, our approach, our development, our engineering, our assembly and our service. Everything we achieve, change or optimize makes our results better, more precise, available more rapidly– nothing more and nothing less.

“milling at its best” – as the slogan of Hermle AG – sums this up aptly. It stands for a high-performance, highly innovative machining centres that have risen to a leading position nationally and internationally. It stands for a sprawling and closely meshed sales and service network and the presence worldwide of more than 28,000 successfully installed machines.

Ultimately, it stands for the success of our customers who achieve the best results in terms of precision and efficiency using our products.

But what makes “milling at its best” possible? A constant supply of new ideas and the proverbial Hermle precision in manufacturing, process consulting and sound project management. With our approx. 1.300 highly motivated employees, who are responsible for all this, we create the foundation. And we do this in a place which has traditionally been the home of precision mechanics and machine tools. All in all, these are the best possible prerequisites. They are the reasons why we enjoy a leading position today as a partner to numerous key industries. From large complex components to the smallest components in the high-tech area. From medicine to auto racing. We lead the way!

Products and services

• 3 axis vertical machining center
• 5 axis machining center
• Small Machining Center

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015

Location: Industriestraße 8-12 78559 Gosheim, Germany

6. Alzmetall GmbH & Co. KG

ALZMETALL is a renowned company with global activities and recognized internationally by its high quality reputation and brand name.

For more than seven decades they have been the leader in technology for drilling, milling and casting.

Alzmetall products have proven themselves in mechanical engineering applications, in the automotive industry, in the mould and die business, at the aerospace sector, as well as in many mid-size mechanical engineering enterprises.

Our experience is based on over 230.000 machines supplied. We focus on precision, performance and Quality for all our products.

They open company culture encourages enthusiasm and performance through continuous innovation and we are striving for High Tech, customer benefits and added value.

ALZMETALL‘s international subsidiaries are locaded in Germany, the US and China.

ALZMETALL’s holding company in Germany successfully opperates three independent business segments in line with its branding slogan „we drive productivty“.

Vertical CNC-Machining Centers renowend for its cutting edge technology at 5-Axes simultanous applications
Manufacturer of industrial heavy duty drill presses holding the unchallenged market leader position in Europe
Cast and ductile graphite iron fundry technology as a flexible quality supplier driven by passion.

Products and services

• 5 axis machining center
• Table Bench Drilling Machines
• Column Drilling Machines
• Flow Drilling Machines
• Box Column Drilling Machines
• Classical Radial Drilling Machines
• Multi-Head Drilling Machines
• Rapid Radial Drilling Machines

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015
• ISO5001

Location: Harald-Friedrich-Straße 2 – 8 D – 83352 Altenmarkt, Germany

7. CHIRON Group SE

Since 1921, change has been the formative principle. It is the central theme, firmly woven into the DNA of the CHIRON Group and always connected to the future.

The CHIRON Group works as an umbrella over individual brands with their specific competences, multi-brand offers, and user industries: The CHIRON Group is a strong, agile unit.

Why are we sought throughout the world as specialists for vertical milling and mill-turning machining centers, and for our turnkey and automation competence? Because on a daily basis, about 1,900 employees tackle complex demands and develop future-proof solutions with real team spirit.

Developing established fields of competence and adopting new skills early, bringing together the individual expertises of our employees to create added value: This is what we stand for, this is what makes us stand out. Together, we fulfill the promise we made our customers all over the world: PERFORMANCE MEETS PRECISION.

Products and services

• Single and multi-spindle vertical milling, mill-turn
• Refurbishment
• Micro-precision machining
• Automation and specialized machining
• Spindles and fixtures
• Additive Manufacturing

Certificate

• ISO 14001:2015
• ISO9001:2015
• ISO50001:2018

Location: Kreuzstraße 75 78532 Tuttlingen Germany

8. DMG MORI CO., LTD

DMG Mori Seiki Co., Ltd. (DMG Mori Seiki Kabushiki-gaisha) (formerly Mori Seiki Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese company, headquartered in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of machine tools.

Since its establishment in 1948, it has grown into one of the largest machine tool builders in the world. With its sister company in Germany, DMG Mori Seiki AG, it markets machine tools worldwide under the brand DMG Mori.

Circa 2009, Japan’s Mori Seiki entered into a strategic partnership with Germany’s Deckel-Maho-Gildemeister (DMG) of Gildemeister AG, yielding the current two DMG Mori Seiki organizations. In 2015 it was reported that the company will carry out a takeover bid to acquire its German partner.

DMG MORI SEIKI CO., LTD. is a manufacturer of machine tools, peripherals and systems, with more than 160,000 installations around the world. Mori Seiki is directed by President Masahiko Mori (Mori Masahiko), Dr. Eng., and employs over 4,000 individuals worldwide.

In the 21st century, DMG MORI SEIKI CO., LTD. established the Digital Technology Laboratory (DTL) in Davis, California, USA. The mission of the DTL is to develop advanced software for new products.

Products and services

• CNC lathes
• parallel-twin-spindle turning centers
• multi-axis turning centers
• five-axis turning centers
• vertical machining centers
• horizontal machining centers
• linear motor-driven horizontal machining centers
• operating systems, machining support systems
• networking systems
• production support systems.

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015
• ISO50001:2018

Location: 2-3-23 Shiomi Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0052, Japan

9. Spinner Precision Machine-Tools

Spinner Precision Machine-Tools are working successfully world wide at many well known clients in more than 60 countries on 6 continents.

We have been fortunate enough to attract small component suppliers as well as world wide known groups in all metal machining industries.

We have designed and produced the most modern machine tools since 1950. More than 20.000 delivered machines demonstrate their high efficiency, precision and reliability, everyday.

Although Spinner is a medium-sized enterprise we produce and sell more than 1.000 CNC machines a year. And the number is increasing every year. Our company combines the know-how of a global player with the flexibility and cost-effective structures of a family owned business.

We have the right machines for your application – starting from a small compact educational lathe or economic machine center up to 15-axis turning cells with two spindles and automatic loading system.

Products and services

• Ultra precision lathes
• High end Machining Centers
• High productive lathes with multiple turrets
• TurnKey Project
• Central machine design
• software-design for CNC
• Universal turning machines
• Machining-centers
• frame machines
• machining of big components

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015

Location: V9G9+94 Tuzla, İstanbul, Turkey

10. Okuma Corporation

Okuma is a global manufacturer of machine tools, including CNC (computer numerical control) lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines. The company was founded in 1898 in Japan, and has since grown to become a leading supplier of machine tools to a wide range of industries around the world.

Okuma offers a wide range of machine tools, including horizontal and vertical lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centers, and grinding machines. The company also manufactures and sells a variety of tooling and accessories for its machine tools. In addition to manufacturing and selling machine tools, Okuma also provides technical support and training to its customers.

Okuma has sales and service locations in over 100 countries, and is committed to providing high-quality, reliable machine tools to customers around the world.

Products and services

• Super Multitasking Machines
• CNC Lathes
• Grinders
• 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Machining Centers
• IT/CNC
• Multitasking Machines
• Double Column Machining Centers
• Automation

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015
• ISO14001:2015

Location: Oguchi-cho, Niwa-gun, Aichi Prefecture 480-0193 Japan

11. Yamazaki Mazak Corporation

• Multi-tasking machines
• CNC turning centers, Vertical machining centers
• Double column machining centers
• Horizontal machining centers
• CNC laser processing machines
• FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System)
• CNC systems, CAD/CAM system
• Production support software

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001
• UL
• SGS

Location:1-131 Takeda, Oguchi-cho, Niwa-gun, Aichi-Pref, Japan

12. Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd

As the industry leader in CNC machining center design and digital innovation, Makino introduces game-changing machining solutions for premium performance. We produce the world’s most accurate and highest quality metal-cutting and EDM machines— horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers, graphite machining centers, and wire and sinker EDMs.

Over 80 years ago, our founder Tsunezo Makino invented the horizontal machining center. Today, Makino horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers and EDM machining centers are sold in 41 countries around the world and are widely recognized as the most advanced machining centers.

Makino is a multinational company hiring the very best people from around the globe. Shaping the future through manufacturing can be quite an adventure. We’re looking for passionate professionals to be part of that adventure.

Our focus on tomorrow extends to our social responsibilities, too. We’re committed to mindful and ethical business practices and a healthy environment. Our business practices and policies reflect our commitment to making a positive impact around the globe.

Products and Services

• Horizontal 4-Axis
• Horizontal 5-Axis
• Vertical 3-Axis
• Vertical 5-Axis
• Graphite Machining Centers
• Wire EDM
• Sinker EDM
• EDM Hole Drilling
• Grinding
• Robot Integration
• Linear Pallet Pool System (MMC2)
• Fixture Plate Handling System (MMC-R)
• Pallet Automation
• Factory Automation
• Controls Software
• Operating Software
• Applications Software

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015
• ISO14001:2015

Location: 7680 Innovation Way Mason, OH 45040

13. JTEKT CORPORATION

The predecessors of JTEKT are Koyo Seiko (Koyo) established in 1921 and TOYODA established in 1941.

Koyo Seiko (Koyo) was established in 1921. The founder was Zenichiro Ikeda. In 1935, it was reorganized into “Koyo Seiko Co., Ltd.”. Based on the production of bearings known as “industrial rice”, after decades of development, it has become a famous bearing manufacturer. In the 1960s, Koyo Seiko (Koyo) began to develop and produce automotive steering gear and other components. In 1988, it successfully developed the world’s first electric power steering (EPS) and realized mass production. It was mounted on the Suzuki mini-car Cervo. This ushers in a new era in which cars are turning to electric power assist.

TOYODA, formerly the machine tool department of Toyota Motor, became an independent company in 1941, with customers all over the world. In addition to industrial machine tools, Toyota Koki is also engaged in the production and sales of automotive steering gear and drive components, with a wide and deep industrial field. In 1998, it began to produce electronically controlled four-wheel drive coupling ITCC. In 2003, it acquired the TORSEN Division of Bosch Automotive and began to produce TORSEN differentials.

From April 2022, all business brands under the JTEKT Group will be unified as “JTEKT”.

Products and Services

• CNC grinder
• Vertical Machining Center
• CNC milling machine
• TOYOPUC and Peripherals

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001
• UL
• SGS

Location: 1-1 Asahi-machi, Kariya, Aichi Prefecture 448-8652 Japan

14. MAG Automotive LLC

MAG has been designing and building machine tools in Detroit, Michigan for over 120 years supplying standalone machines up to complete factory turnkey solutions for job shops, tier suppliers and OEMs throughout the automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, medical, and renewable energy industries.  MAG’s best in class machining centers produce the most accurate parts in the industry and are built on the foundation of renowned machine tool brands Cincinnati, Cross Hüller, Ex-Cell-O, Honsberg and Lamb.  For more than a century, SMS has built a solid reputation as a manufacturer of high precision metal removal machine tools and systems serving both domestic and international markets.

MAG and SMS are dedicated to providing high quality milling and turning solutions.  For more than a century, MAG and SMS have built a solid reputation as a manufacturer of high precision metal removal machine tools and systems serving both domestic and international markets.  We start with your part and production criteria, develops the machining process and production strategies, then builds and integrates the proper machine tool systems.  SMS became a member of the FFG Global Machine Tool Group in 2007, and MAG Automotive joined the FFG family in 2015.  In September 2016, SMS integrated the operation with MAG in Sterling Heights, Michigan.  SMS and MAG offer the COMPLETE machining solutions to meet your most challenging needs.

Products and Services

• Horizontal milling machine
• vertical milling machine
• SMS vertical turning
• FFG DMC vertical turning
• FFG DMC Horizontal Turning
• VDF Boehringer Horizontal Turning
• SMS Ordnance Turning
• Rebuild/Reorganize/Repair

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015
• ISO14001:2015

Location: Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA

15. Hardinge, Inc.

16. Fidia S.p.A

Fidia S.p.A. was founded in 1974 by two young engineers graduated at Politecnico in Turin and interested in minicalculators for industrial applications in automation, an important innovation in those years. For more than twenty years Fidia has been designing and producing Numerical Controls for the management of sophisticated machine tools for mould machining.

In the following years it has increasingly expanded its market worldwide by opening subsidiaries in the most important countries. In the early nineties Fidia expanded its activity by developing the first high speed milling machines. Up to now 2/3 of Fidia’s turnover come from this business line. In nearly forty years of activity Fidia has never abandoned its strong vocation for innovation in all its technologic fields: software, electronics and mechanics. In fact, the investments in research and development are never below 10% of its turnover.

In the wide range of companies manufacturing machine tools, Fidia is one of the few that can provide all the on-board electronics and the process software. Up to now Fidia operates in two leading sectors, automotive and aerospace, and provides high quality and customisable machines and equipments that can fulfil the most sophisticated needs in precision and productivity.

The considerable investment in an important subsidiaries’ system, whose aim is to give the customers an effective and prompt after-sales service, allows to gain the confidence of a wide range of important customers both in aerospace and automotive sector.

Since year 2001 Fidia is listed in the Milan stock exchange.

Products and Services

• High Speed Machining Center
• CNC controller
• milling head
• Accessories
• software

Certificate

• ISO9001
• CE

Location: C.so Lombardia, 11 – 10099 San Mauro Torinese TO, ITALY

17. DANOBAT GROUP

In Danobatgroup we develop and supply machine tools, turnkey lines and solutions for specific applications aimed at high-technology sectors and at customers with high technical requirements.

Our offer comprises advanced machines ensuring high accuracy, reliability and productivity, designed to be able to handle the most complex machining processes. Advanced solutions for the manufacture of high value-added components which are developed in close collaboration with leading companies in their sector resulting in fully automated solutions and turnkey lines; and advanced services based on the latest information and communication technologies.

Products and Services

• External grinding
• Internal grinding
• Centerless grinding
• Vertical grinding
• Bed type milling machine
• Fixed table travelling column milling machines
• Floor type milling boring machines
• Multitasking milling turning centres
• Portal and gantry milling boring machines
• Horizontal lathes
• Vertical lathes
• Hard-turning
• Cutting tools
• Precision machining

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001

Location: Osintxu Auzoa s/n • P. O. Box 90 E-20570 BERGARA (Gipuzkoa) Spain

18. Doosan Group

Doosan Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation. In 2009, the corporation was placed in the Fortune Global 500 index. It is the parent company of Bobcat and Škoda Power. Doosan Group is the oldest running company in South Korea and is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 largest heavy equipment manufacturers in 2018.

Doosan—a combined word of “doo (a measuring unit of grains)” and “san (mountain)”—
means “little grains of sand that together make a mountain.”
Our name reflects our belief that a greater achievement can be made when everyone involved unites.
Throughout its 126-year history, Doosan People have lived by our beliefs and philosophy that we can achieve a greater goal when we join forces
The forthcoming stories about Doosan will be filled with Doosan’s dream of contributing to creating a better future for humanity.
To help create more prosperity for humanity, Doosan has focused on providing what people need the most.

Products and Services

• INTEGREX
• 5 axis machining center
• Vertical Machining Center
• CNC turning center
• Horizontal Machining Center

Certificate

• ISO9001:2015
• ISO14001:2015

Location: Doosan Tower 18-12, Euljiro 6-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

19. Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd.

Founded in 1954, YCM (Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd.) specializes in machine tool manufacturing. YCM machine tools have been recognized worldwide for superior precision, outstanding rigidity and exceptional reliability. Today there are more than 70 makes and models fulfilling the industry’s diverse requirements. With nearly 70 years of machine tool manufacturing experience, YCM has established a strong foundation in the field of machinery.

“Sustainable development, Becoming one of the top value machine tool manufacturers in the world” has been the vision of YCM. With the mission of being the first Taiwanese manufacturer awarded the certificate of the ISO-9001 Quality Assurance System and ISO-14001 Environmental System authorized by Bureau of Standard, the Ministry of Economy Affair, YCM has proved itselves to be a leading role in machine tool industry. To benefit customers, YCM offers remarkable products, perfect service, and punctual delivery time as our core value.

Products and Services

• Vertical Machining Center
• Horizontal Machining Center
• CNC turning center
• 5-axis machining center
• Double column machining center

Certificate

• ISO9001
• ISO14001

Location: No. 888, Sec. 1, Homu Road, Shengang District,Taichung 429013, Taiwan 

20. Guangdong TAICNC CNC Machinery Co., Ltd.

TAICNC is located in Zhangmutou Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. It was established in 2000. At present, the total number of employees in the group is 610, and it has a self-built factory building of more than 100,000 square meters.

Since its establishment, the company has been focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of CNC machines. The current monthly output exceeds 1,000 units.

Products and services

• CNC vertical machining center
• CNC horizontal machining center
• CNC double column machining center
• CNC tapping center
• CNC milling machine
• CNC lathe
• Can accept CNC machine customization

Certificate

• CE
• ISO9001

Location: B66 Yanhe Rd, Zhangmutou, Dongguan, GuangDong, China

21. Conclusion

There are many CNC machine manufacturers around the world, here are just a few.

If you want to buy CNC machines, you need to consider not only the brand, but also the price budget, location of the manufacturer, after-sales service, etc.

The best CNC machines are not cheap. But the cheapest is certainly not the best.

Purchase CNC machines that meet your needs based on your own needs. The above is about the top 20 CNC machine manufacturers and brands in the world.

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