Comco
Comco manufactures micro-precision sandblasting (MicroBlasting) equipment for medical device, aerospace, microelectronics, dental, and precision machining manufacturers. Founded in 1968 and based in Burbank, California, it was acquired by MMT (Arcline) in April 2026.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersBurbank, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Comco does
Comco designs and manufactures micro-precision sandblasting equipment, branded as MicroBlasting systems, used to abrade, texture, and finish components at scales too fine for conventional blasting. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Burbank, California, the company serves medical device manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, microelectronics and semiconductor producers, dental labs, precision machining shops, and even fossil restoration specialists. Its core technology centers on a patented modulator that regulates abrasive feed at consistent rates, enabling particle sizes as small as 17.5 microns and nozzle apertures from 0.018" to 0.125"; supporting IP includes the patented ComfortGrip handpiece and Hi/Performance tungsten-carbide nozzles rated for 3-5x the service life of competing ceramic or boron-carbide nozzles.
The product line spans manual workstations (the ProCenter Plus and the latest-generation AccuFlo manual microblaster, rated for 5,000 blast hours), automated production systems (Advanced Lathe, JetCenter), and a consumables/accessories catalog (Ring Nozzle, ComfortGrip, AutoFill, ID Tube Blasting). Comco sells primarily through direct sales on a quote basis, supported by an Applications Lab where prospects validate blasting processes on customer-supplied parts; it also generates recurring revenue through replacement parts, consumables, factory repair, and on-site Applications Engineering.
In April 2026 Comco was acquired by Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, and now operates under the MMT Solutions umbrella alongside catheter and grinding-technology brands. The company employs 11-50 people and is led by a dedicated Research Scientist and Applications Engineering team, with a long-tenured president who transitioned into a Technical Sales Director role within MMT following the acquisition.
Comco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Comco
- Legal name
- Comco Inc.
- Website
- https://comcoinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Comco manufactures micro-precision sandblasting (MicroBlasting) equipment for medical device, aerospace, microelectronics, dental, and precision machining manufacturers. Founded in 1968 and based in Burbank, California, it was acquired by MMT (Arcline) in April 2026.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Comco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Micro-abrasive Blasting Equipment
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
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Where Comco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burbank
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Comco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- MicroBlasting Equipment Sales: Comco generates revenue primarily from selling micro-precision sandblasting systems — including manual systems (AccuFlo + ProCenter Plus), automated systems (Advanced Lathe, JetCenter), and legacy equipment (MicroBlaster, PowerFlo, DirectFlo). Equipment is sold direct with quote-based pricing and configuration options.
- Replacement Parts & Consumables: Ongoing revenue from replacement parts including nozzles, modulator assemblies, tank orifices, hoses, O-rings, window shields, HEPA filters, and tune-up kits. Consumable abrasives include aluminum oxide, sodium bicarbonate, wheat starch, walnut shell, plastic media, and pumice. Ordered via phone, email, or quote request.
- Sample Testing & Applications Lab Services: Comco offers sample-part testing and processing from its Applications Lab, providing demonstrations and detailed scientific analysis reports. This drives product adoption and demonstrates the value of MicroBlasting for specific applications.
- Blaster Repair & Factory Service: Factory repair services for all Comco equipment including full inspection with diagnostic testing, expert repair, and 90-day warranty. $100 inspection fee waived if repairs proceed. Trade-in credits available for non-salvageable blasters.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment — Manual Systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment — Automated Systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement Parts & Accessories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Abrasive Consumables |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Factory Repair Services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Comco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Comco designs, manufactures, and sells micro-precision sandblasting (MicroBlasting) equipment, automated blasting systems, replacement parts, and abrasive consumables for precision manufacturers. The technology uses fine abrasive media (17.5-350 microns) propelled through precision nozzles to selectively texture, deburr, clean, etch, and cut small, delicate parts without heat or vibration, serving medical device, aerospace, microelectronics, dental, and precision machining industries.
Product overview
Comco is a manufacturer of micro-precision sandblasting equipment and technologies for precision manufacturing. The company offers two primary system categories: Manual Systems (MicroBlaster, AccuFlo paired with ProCenter Plus workstation) for operator-controlled precision blasting, and Automated Systems (Advanced Lathe and JetCenter CNC) for programmable high-volume production. The product portfolio centers on Comco's patented modulated abrasive feed technology, which delivers consistent micro-scale material removal using fine abrasives (17.5-350 microns) through precision nozzles. Supporting products include the Ring Nozzle for 360-degree wire processing, ComfortGrip Handpiece for ergonomic operation, AutoFill for automated media refilling, and the ID Tube Blasting System for interior tube cleaning. A comprehensive line of precision nozzles, abrasive media, and legacy equipment support round out the offering. Applications span medical devices, aerospace components, microelectronics, and precision machining industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AccuFlo Precision micro-abrasive blaster with patented improved modulator design offering 5,000 blast hour lifespan, vertical modulator orientation to reduce wear, and simplified replacement with push-connect fittings. Sells as a standalone precision blasting unit for manual operations.
- ProCenter Plus Chair-height manual workstation with integrated dust collection system, HEPA filtration, and attached air dryer. Available with optional ESD Control (CTR202-E) including grounding jacks, ionizer bar, conductive nozzle, and black light inspection for static-sensitive semiconductor and electronics applications.
- Advanced Lathe Automated MicroBlasting system designed for cylindrical parts, featuring programmable control for tight tolerances (as low as 0.5 microns) and consistent, repeatable processing. Sold as a turnkey system including tooling, blast head, and programming development.
- JetCenter Automated CNC MicroBlasting system with additional axes of motion and optional twist wrist for following contours of larger, complex parts. Designed for high-precision, high-volume production in medical and industrial applications.
- MicroBlaster (Legacy) Comco's original precision micro-abrasive blaster system designed for manual operation using patented modulated abrasive feed technology. Sold as a legacy product with available replacement parts.
- Ring Nozzle 5-nozzle array attachment that focuses multiple abrasive streams onto a single section of wire, rod, or tube, providing 360-degree uniform coverage with delineation of less than 0.005 inches. Used for coating removal and surface roughening on cylindrical parts.
- ComfortGrip Handpiece Patented ergonomic handpiece with cushioned grip that eliminates the need for a nosepiece and locks directly to the nozzle. Compatible with most nozzle sizes (0.018-0.060 inch ID) for reduced operator fatigue during long-hour blasting operations.
- AutoFill System Automated abrasive refilling system that senses when the tank is low and pulls abrasive from Powder Pail into the AccuFlo tank without operator involvement. Monitors blast cycle and initiates fill 2 seconds after the blast cycle ends for continuous production support.
- ID Tube Blasting System System designed to clean the interior of small-diameter tubes (as small as 0.010 inches OD), removing residual lubricant from the drawing process without compromising tube geometry. Handles tubes up to 8 feet in length and processes multiple tubes simultaneously.
- Precision Nozzles Precision tungsten carbide nozzles in various configurations including Hi/Performance, Standard, Extended, Rectangular, Angle, and Conductive (ESD-safe) variants. Sizes range from 0.015 to 0.125 inch openings; Hi/Performance nozzles last 3-5x longer than standard nozzles.
- Abrasive Media Micro-precision abrasive consumables including aluminum oxide (17.5-350 micron), sodium bicarbonate, wheat starch, walnut shell, plastic media, and pumice for various material removal applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Removal rate as low as 15 nanometers per pass using Advanced Lathe with 17.5 micron aluminum oxide at 70 psi
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Companies that use Comco
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Comco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature14 records
Comco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT)coreMMT, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Comco in April 2026. Comco's president joined MMT as Technical Sales Director post-closing. The acquisition is expected to strengthen MMT's position as an end-to-end provider of medical and specialized industrial manufacturing solutions, integrating Comco's micro-precision sandblasting technology into MMT's catheter and grinding technology portfolio.
- SYNEOstrategicSYNEO integrated Comco's MicroBlasting technology — specifically the AccuFlo and Ring Nozzle — into its Accu-Blast CRS100 Automated MicroBlasting System for precision wire and tube processing. SYNEO is a vertically integrated solutions provider for medical device and electronics manufacturing, with capabilities in catheter and guidewire production, tube cutting, hole drilling, grinding, laser marking, and cleaning. The partnership provides automated coating removal and surface roughening for medical device manufacturers.
- MMT Solutions (internal brand)coreComco operates under the MMT Solutions brand on its website, linking to MMT's Catheter Technologies and Grinding Technologies divisions. Comco's MicroBlasting equipment is positioned as part of MMT's broader precision manufacturing solutions portfolio.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Comco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vapor Blast Inc. Direct peer manufacturing micro-abrasive and vapor blasting equipment for precision industrial applications. Competes head-to-head with Comco in deburring, surface finishing, and micro-machining of small parts across medical, aerospace, and electronics.
- Crystal Mark Inc. Direct peer specializing in dry-ice and micro-abrasive blasting systems for electronics, semiconductor, and medical-device cleaning. Overlaps with Comco on IC decapping, wafer processing, and selective coating removal for ESD-sensitive applications.
- S.S. White Technologies: Direct peer in flexible-shaft and micro-abrasive tooling, supplying precision surface-finishing tools to aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Competes in similar finishing applications and shares Comco's precision-manufacturing customer base.
- Guyson Corporation: Direct peer producing industrial blast-finishing equipment including micro-abrasive and bead-blast systems. Competes with Comco in precision surface finishing and cleaning applications across industrial and medical markets.
- Pressure Blast Manufacturing Company: Direct peer manufacturing wet and dry abrasive blasting equipment, including precision cabinets used in medical-device and aerospace finishing. Comparable to Comco in product category and customer verticals.
Broad incumbents
- BlastOne International: Broad incumbent supplying industrial abrasive blasting equipment, media, and consumables globally. Overlaps with Comco in equipment and abrasive-media categories but serves heavier industrial applications alongside precision niches.
- Struers: Broad incumbent in materialographic sample preparation equipment, including precision grinding, polishing, and surface-finishing tools. Comparable to Comco in precision surface-preparation technology and overlapping applications in materials research and quality labs.
- Buehler (ITW): Broad incumbent in metallographic and precision surface-preparation equipment, offering grinding, polishing, and etching systems. Adjacent to Comco in precision surface modification for materials analysis and manufacturing QA.
Emerging players
- SYNEO: Emerging player integrating Comco's MicroBlasting technology into automated wire and tube processing systems for medical devices and electronics. Comparable as a complementary automation partner and emerging channel into catheter and guidewire manufacturing.
Others
- Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT): Parent company of Comco and adjacent precision-manufacturing equipment provider focused on catheter and grinding technologies. Comparable as a sibling platform serving the same medical-device OEMs with complementary finishing capabilities.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Comco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Comco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Comco M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Comco
What does Comco do?
Comco designs, manufactures, and sells micro-precision sandblasting (MicroBlasting) equipment, automated blasting systems, replacement parts, and abrasive consumables for precision manufacturers. The technology uses fine abrasive media (17.5-350 microns) propelled through precision nozzles to selectively texture, deburr, clean, etch, and cut small, delicate parts without heat or vibration, serving medical device, aerospace, microelectronics, dental, and precision machining industries.
Is Comco a public or private company?
Comco is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently acquired.
When was Comco founded?
Comco was founded in 1968. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Comco based?
Comco is headquartered in Burbank, United States, in the North America region.
How does Comco make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. MicroBlasting Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts & Consumables, sample Testing & Applications Lab Services and blaster Repair & Factory Service.
Who are Comco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vapor Blast Inc., Crystal Mark Inc., S.S. White Technologies, Guyson Corporation and Pressure Blast Manufacturing Company. Broad incumbents are BlastOne International, Struers and Buehler (ITW). SYNEO is listed as an emerging player. Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT) is listed as an others.
Does Comco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Comco.
What industry is Comco in?
Comco's product category is Precision Micro-abrasive Blasting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAC, Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet), with a secondary code of IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3559.