What Fehlmann does

Fehlmann AG Maschinenfabrik is a Swiss precision machine tool manufacturer founded in 1930 and headquartered in Seon, Switzerland, where it designs, produces, and assembles its entire product line. The company sells two main CNC machine families — the VERSA portal-design machining centers (available in 3-axis and 5-axis configurations, including VERSA 945, 825, 745, 743, 645 linear, and 643 linear) and the PICOMAX milling and drilling machines (including the PICOMAX 550, 550 PRO, 95, 75, 56 series, and 21 series) — supplemented by the proprietary in-house FEHLMANN MCM (Milling Center Manager) automation software that unifies machine and robot control for unattended production. Differentiated technology components include Heidenhain TNC7 CNC controls, direct backlash-free torque drives, combined milling-and-grinding capability on VERSA machines, and modular automation retrofits across the product line.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with direct factory sales from Seon, wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany (Fehlmann GmbH with a Weissach-Flacht warehouse via Kaczmarek) and China (Fehlmann China Ltd. in Suzhou), and an authorized distributor/agent network covering additional international markets. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of CNC machining centers and milling machines, complemented by recurring aftermarket streams in spare parts, technical service, training (delivered in part through a certified HEIDENHAIN training partnership held since 2008), and automation cells. Primary customers are precision manufacturers, tool and mold makers, medical device producers, and aerospace/satellite component fabricators, with secondary demand from vocational training institutions (e.g., Swissmechanic, BASF training facilities). The company is privately held with no external investors and employed approximately 200 people worldwide as of the 2020 anniversary report.

Name

Fehlmann

Legal name

Fehlmann AG Maschinenfabrik

Website

https://fehlmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Swiss precision CNC machine tool manufacturer founded in 1930, producing VERSA and PICOMAX 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines plus proprietary MCM automation software, serving tool and mold makers, medical device and aerospace producers, and vocational training customers worldwide.

Ownership category

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Product category

CNC Machining Centers

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Precision machining centers
• CNC milling machines
• 5-axis machining
• Machine tool manufacturing
• Machining automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Seon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Centers and Milling Machines: Sale of precision CNC milling machines including VERSA and PICOMAX series. Machines are sold with various configurations and options including automation capabilities. Revenue is generated through direct sales and authorized distributors globally.
2. Spare Parts and Service: Aftermarket revenue from spare parts, technical service, training, and maintenance contracts. Parts and components available with short lead-times from Seon, Switzerland or local agents.
3. Automation Solutions: Sale of automation systems including MCM (Milling Center Manager) software and robot integration for automated manufacturing cells.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fehlmann AG Maschinenfabrik designs, produces, assembles, and services precision CNC machining centers and milling/drilling machines under the VERSA and PICOMAX product families at its Seon, Switzerland headquarters. The company sells 3-axis and 5-axis configurations with optional automation (via the in-house MCM software) and accessories to industrial manufacturers, tool and mold makers, and vocational training centers worldwide. Aftermarket revenue is generated through spare parts, customer service, certified HEIDENHAIN-based training, and the sale of second-hand machines.

Product overview

Fehlmann AG Maschinenfabrik is a Swiss precision machine tool manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of CNC milling machines and machining centers. The product lineup comprises two main families: the VERSA series (VERSA 945, 943, 745, 743, 645 linear, 643 linear) featuring portal-design machining centers available in 3-axis and 5-axis configurations, and the PICOMAX series (PICOMAX 550, 550 PRO, 95, 75, 56 TOP, 56 mill, 56L TOP, 56L mill, 21-M, 21-D) comprising machining centers and milling/drilling machines combining manual and CNC capabilities. All products are developed, produced, and assembled at the company's headquarters in Seon, Switzerland. The portfolio is complemented by automation solutions using the proprietary FEHLMANN MCM (Milling Center Manager) system, CNC dividing units, accessories, and supporting services including customer service, training programs (as an official HEIDENHAIN training partner), and spare parts supply. The company also offers second-hand machines from their own factory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VERSA: Portal design machining center product line featuring 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines including VERSA 945, 943, 745, 743, 645 linear, and 643 linear models.
• PICOMAX
• MCM (Milling Center Manager)

Products and services

• VERSA Series Machining Centers (VERSA 945, 943, 745, 743, 645 linear, 643 linear) Portal-design CNC machining center product line available in 3-axis (VERSA 943, 743, 643 linear) and 5-axis (VERSA 945, 745, 645 linear) configurations for precision manufacturing, tool and mold making, and complex workpieces requiring high dynamics and compact footprints.
• PICOMAX Series Machining Centers and Milling/Drilling Machines Machining center and milling/drilling machine product line comprising PICOMAX 550, 550 PRO, 95, 75, 56L TOP, 56L mill, 56 TOP, 56 mill, 21-M, and 21-D models. Combines manual and CNC operation in select models and supports 5-axis machining with Heidenhain TNC7 control, spindles up to 30,000 rpm, and tool magazines up to 60 tools.
• FEHLMANN MCM (Milling Center Manager) Automation Software Proprietary automation management software platform that unifies control of FEHLMANN CNC machines with integrated robots (Cellro, Erowa, Goodj, Afag) for automated workpiece loading/unloading, tool monitoring, and unattended night/weekend operation.
• Milling and Grinding Centers (VERSA Combined) VERSA series machines that combine milling and grinding capabilities on a single machine platform, enabling two technologies in one machine for integrated manufacturing workflows.
• CNC Dividing Units FEHLMANN precision dividing units developed and produced in-house, optimally tuned to Fehlmann machines for precision multi-sided machining operations.
• Spindle and Tooling Accessories Large selection of accessories for spindle types SF32, SK30, HSK-E40, HSK-E50, and HSK-A63 to support daily machining operations.
• Training Programs (HEIDENHAIN Certified) Comprehensive training courses including official HEIDENHAIN training partner programs for TNC programming, available after machine delivery and commissioning, combining theory and hands-on practice on latest-generation machines.
• Customer Service Technical consultancy and customer support for Fehlmann machines, with regional service contacts in Switzerland, Germany, and China.
• Spare Parts Service Spare parts and components available with short lead-times, delivered directly from Seon, Switzerland or via local agents.
• Second-Hand Machines Used/refurbished CNC machining centers from the PICOMAX and VERSA series sourced from the Fehlmann factory with guaranteed quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.5 micron contour accuracy achieved for satellite communication components
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEIDENHAINcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2008Official certified HEIDENHAIN training partner since 2008. Fehlmann offers certified training courses for TNC programming using HEIDENHAIN controls. The partnership provides customers access to qualified programming training on the latest HEIDENHAIN control systems including TNC7.
• Blue Competence InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified partner company of the Blue Competence sustainability initiative, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability in machine manufacturing.
• ErowacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for automation solutions. Erowa robot systems (Easy 250) are integrated with Fehlmann machining centers for automated workpiece handling. Multiple customer installations combine Fehlmann machines with Erowa automation including linear automation systems connecting multiple machines.
• CellrocoreTechnology or IntegrationCellro Ultimate automation system integrated with Fehlmann VERSA 745 machining centers for flexible manufacturing cells. Enables autonomous production in space-constrained environments.
• GoodjcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation system integrated with Fehlmann VERSA 825 for 'chaotic' autonomous manufacturing cells. Supports 24/7 production with integrated parts handling.
• Afag Automation AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAfag integrated Fehlmann VERSA 825 into their new production facility as a showcase for Swiss manufacturing automation capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hermle AG: German manufacturer of high-precision 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers for metalworking, tool/mold making, medical, and aerospace markets. Closely comparable to Fehlmann's VERSA and PICOMAX product lines on positioning and customer base.
• Röders GmbH: German specialist in high-precision 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines for tool/mold making and medical/dental applications. Closely comparable niche positioning to Fehlmann with similar high-precision 5-axis simultaneous machining focus.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-headquartered precision CNC milling, EDM, and laser texturing machine manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and mold-making customers globally. Direct competitor to Fehlmann in high-precision 5-axis machining centers with similar Swiss quality positioning.
• Makino: Japanese-founded precision CNC machining center and EDM manufacturer specializing in horizontal and vertical machining for aerospace and high-precision mold-making. Comparable to Fehlmann in 5-axis simultaneous machining and premium customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Grob-Werke: German manufacturer of machining centers and automation systems for automotive and aerospace industries. Provides broader production system solutions but overlaps with Fehlmann in 5-axis machining and turnkey automation cells.
• DMG MORI: Global market leader in CNC machine tools offering milling, turning, and additive manufacturing systems. While much larger and broader in scope than Fehlmann, directly overlaps in the 5-axis precision milling segment and competes for the same tool/mold and aerospace customers.
• Mazak: Japanese global manufacturer of CNC turning, milling, and multi-tasking machines serving aerospace, automotive, and general industrial customers. Overlaps with Fehlmann in 5-axis machining center segment though with broader product breadth.
• Haas Automation: US-based global CNC machine tool manufacturer offering milling and turning machines across multiple market tiers. Competes with Fehlmann in 5-axis machining segment though with mass-market rather than precision-niche positioning.
• EMAG Group: German manufacturer of CNC turning, grinding, and machining systems for automotive and industrial components. Overlaps with Fehlmann in precision milling/grinding integration and serves similar German-speaking mid-market precision manufacturers.

Emerging players

• Sodick: Japanese CNC milling, EDM, and precision machine tool manufacturer with growing global presence. Comparable to Fehlmann in high-precision machining focus, though with stronger wire EDM and additive portfolio overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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