What ZAYER does

ZAYER, S.A. is a privately held Spanish machine tool manufacturer headquartered in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava, Spain), founded in the early 1950s. The company designs and produces CNC milling machines and machining centres across five core architectures — bed type (ZERO, XIOS G), moving column (KRONOS), bridge type (ARION, TEBAS G), gantry (THERA W, KAIROS, AETOS, ALTEA, ARES) and special/custom machines — with manufacturing capacity extended in 2010 to handle workpieces up to 13 metres under crane. Its proprietary milling heads (including a 30° head with 360,000-position continuous rotation awarded a 2014 National Innovation Award, and the first 45° head introduced by a Spanish manufacturer) are developed in-house at HeadsLAB and supported by customer-specific process testing in MachiningLAB.

ZAYER generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of high-value capital equipment to enterprise industrial manufacturers, supplemented by an installed-base ecosystem around the HORUS NX digital services platform (machine monitoring, predictive maintenance, geometric control, digital fingerprinting, and ERP/MES/GMAO API integration) and an App Center offering 17+ customer-tailored CNC applications such as iCAL 3.0, 3+3 AXIS, MOLD SURFACE ACCURACY, and AFC adaptive feed control. Distribution combines wholly-owned regional sales offices in Italy, Brazil and China with an international distributor and agent network covering 40+ countries, and export volume accounts for over 70% of total production.

The company targets high-precision, complex-geometry machining requirements across seven vertical applications: aeronautic skins, wind energy components, railway bogies and wheelsets, hydroelectric infrastructure, large components, moulds and dies, and general industrial machining. Notable customers include Audi Tooling Barcelona (AETOS deployment, 2022 Machine Tool Category award), research organisation Tecnalia (KRONOS for upscaling research), and end-users such as Germany's Karl Müller (KAIROS 8000). Three ISO certifications (9001 since 1996, 14001, 45001:2018) and recognition as a Spanish 'Pyme Innovadora' underpin a quality and sustainability positioning reinforced by Ecodesign methodology and a 360 kW photovoltaic installation.

Name

ZAYER

Legal name

ZAYER, S.A.

Website

https://zayer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZAYER, S.A. is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of CNC milling machines and machining centres (bed type, moving column, bridge, gantry, and special), serving enterprise industrial customers across aerospace, wind energy, railway, hydroelectric, moulds and dies, and large-component machining worldwide through wholly-owned subsidiaries and a 40+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools (Industrial Milling Machines and Machining Centers)

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• CNC milling machines
• Machining centers
• Industrial machine tools
• Gantry milling machines
• Bridge type milling

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitoria-gasteiz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Milling Machines and Machining Centers: Design, manufacture and sale of CNC milling machines and machining centers across 5 types: bed type, moving column, bridge type, gantry, and special/custom machines. Products include ZERO, KRONOS, ARION, TEBAS G, THERA W, KAIROS, XIOS G, AETOS, ALTEA, ARES, and short delivery machines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ZAYER designs, manufactures, and sells CNC milling machines and machining centers across five product families: bed type (ZERO, XIOS G), moving column (KRONOS), bridge type (ARION, TEBAS G), gantry (THERA W, KAIROS, AETOS, ALTEA, ARES), and special/custom machines. The offering is complemented by the HORUS NX digital services platform for machine monitoring and predictive maintenance, an App Center of 17+ CNC applications, proprietary milling heads developed in HeadsLAB, and Ecodesign-based sustainable manufacturing solutions.

Product overview

ZAYER designs and manufactures CNC milling machines and machining centers across five core product families: ZERO (bed type), KRONOS (moving column), ARION and TEBAS G (bridge type), and THERA W (gantry), plus special custom machines. The product portfolio is supported by the HORUS NX digital services platform for machine monitoring, predictive maintenance, and production optimization. ZAYER also offers an ecosystem of over 17 CNC applications (apps) through its App Center, including iCAL 3.0, 3+3 AXIS, MOLD SURFACE ACCURACY, ACCURACY 2.0, REFERENCE LINE, VIRTUAL CYCLE 3+2, MACHINE CMM TOOL, DYNAMIC SELECTION, CENTER TABLE, AFC, VIRTUAL KINEMATICS, VIRTUAL TOOL ORIENTATION, FAST MACHINE PROTECTION, ECCENTRICAL MILLING/TURNING, ECCENTRICAL TURNING, TOOL FOLLOW, and CHIP BREAKER. Technology services include HeadsLAB for milling head development and MachiningLAB for customer-specific process testing. The company emphasizes Ecodesign Solutions for sustainable manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZERO Bed type CNC milling machine designed for high-precision machining operations on medium to large workpieces, part of ZAYER's bed type product family.
• KRONOS Moving column type CNC milling machine offering flexible workspace access and high productivity for complex machining operations.
• ARION Bridge type milling machine 4.0 with multitasking machining capability and HORUS Platform integration for Industry 4.0 connectivity. Awarded Special Mention 2016.
• TEBAS G Advanced bridge type milling machine awarded the National Innovation Award 2026, representing ZAYER's leading technology in large component machining.
• THERA W Gantry type milling machine designed for efficient pendulum work operations and large-scale machining applications.
• HORUS NX Digital Services Platform ZAYER digital services platform providing advanced digital solutions for machine management, monitoring, predictive maintenance, geometric control, and production optimization through real-time data collection (40+ sensors, up to 200 parameters/second) and analysis. Includes API toolkit for ERP, MES, and GMAO integration.
• ADDIMILL Hybrid Machine Tool Hybrid machine tool combining additive manufacturing (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, WAAM) with traditional milling for advanced manufacturing capabilities.
• Short Delivery Machines Category of standard milling machines and machining centers offered with accelerated delivery timelines for customers needing rapid deployment.
• KAIROS Gantry Milling Machine Gantry-type CNC milling machine available in KAIROS 5000 and KAIROS 8000 configurations, designed for large-scale precision machining applications; installed at Tecnalia's machining laboratory for upscaling research.
• AETOS Gantry Milling Machine Gantry-type CNC milling machine deployed at AUDI TOOLING BARCELONA, awarded Machine Tool Category 2022.
• ALTEA Gantry Milling Machine Gantry-type CNC milling machine with optional turning solutions (ALTEA 9000 turning solution launched June 2024).
• XIOS G Bed Type Milling Machine Bed type CNC milling machine with available XIOS G-MT (Sept 2024) and XIOS G 1500 (July 2024) turning solutions for extended multi-process capability.
• ZERO G-MT 1250 Bed type milling machine launch featuring integrated turning rotary table capability (February 2026).
• Special Machines Custom-designed special machines built to customer specifications for unique machining requirements not addressed by standard product lines.
• CNC App Center Platform offering 17+ ZAYER-developed CNC applications that can be activated directly from CNC control to automate complex machining tasks, including iCAL 3.0, 3+3 AXIS, MOLD SURFACE ACCURACY, ACCURACY 2.0, REFERENCE LINE, VIRTUAL CYCLE 3+2, MACHINE CMM TOOL, DYNAMIC SELECTION, CENTER TABLE, AFC, VIRTUAL KINEMATICS, VIRTUAL TOOL ORIENTATION, FAST MACHINE PROTECTION, ECCENTRICAL MILLING/TURNING, ECCENTRICAL TURNING, TOOL FOLLOW, and CHIP BREAKER.
• MachiningLAB R&D Testing Facility R&D and machining testing facility equipped with KAIROS 5000 and TEBAS W 6000 machines for customer process testing and application customization, offered to customers for MachiningLAB visits.
• HeadsLAB Milling Head Development Service Dedicated laboratory for development and testing of ZAYER milling heads including 45°, 30°, direct outlet, and custom configurations with electromandrino options.
• Ecodesign Solutions Sustainable machine design service incorporating circular economy principles, energy efficiency optimization (FEM topological optimization, modular interchangeable design, passive thermal insulation, minimal lubrication systems), and environmental impact reduction across the machine lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Export volume has reached over 70% of total production, indicating strong international competitiveness
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• TecnaliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2024Tecnalia, a research and technology organization, acquired a KRONOS milling machine from ZAYER for their machining laboratory to drive upscaling research. This represents a customer relationship with a research institution, potentially involving joint testing and development activities.
• MitsubishimoderateTechnology or Integration · 21 September 2021Partnership with Mitsubishi for technology integration. A video titled 'Partnership with MITSUBISHI' is featured on ZAYER's YouTube channel, suggesting collaboration on machining technologies or machine tool integrations involving Mitsubishi components or solutions.
• Karl Müller (Germany)minorOthersKarl Müller of Germany is a ZAYER customer who provided a video testimonial about the startup of a KAIROS 8000 machine. This represents a machine sale and customer relationship rather than a formal partnership.
• Mills CNC (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMills CNC serves as a ZAYER dealer in the UK market. They showcased the ARION gantry machine at their booth in Birmingham with a virtual reality video experience, demonstrating the machine's features to potential customers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nicolás Correa: Spanish CNC milling machine and machining center manufacturer based in Burgos, with overlapping product families (bed type, moving column, gantry, bridge) and similar export-driven business model. Most direct comparable in size and geography to ZAYER.
• Soraluce (Danobat Group): Basque Country (Spain) machine tool manufacturer of milling, boring, and turning machines for large components. Sister concern to Danobat, serving aerospace, energy, and railway sectors — directly overlapping ZAYER's vertical focus.
• Ibarmia: Basque-based CNC machine tool manufacturer producing fixed-bed, traveling-column, and 5-axis machining centers. Similar mid-sized profile and product positioning to ZAYER with strong presence in aerospace and energy segments.
• Lagun Machine Tools: Spanish manufacturer of CNC milling machines, machining centers, and bed-type equipment. Overlapping customer base in industrial manufacturing across Europe with comparable product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Global machine tool leader combining DMG MORI's milling/turning and additive manufacturing portfolio. Competes with ZAYER in 5-axis machining centers and digital manufacturing platforms but operates at much greater scale and broader product scope.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese global leader in CNC machine tools (lathes, machining centers, multi-tasking machines). Competes with ZAYER in high-end milling centers but offers a much broader portfolio including turning and laser automation.
• Makino Milling Machine: Japanese global machine tool manufacturer specializing in horizontal and vertical machining centers for aerospace and die/mold. Overlaps with ZAYER's aeronautical and moulds & dies segments at the high-precision tier.
• Okuma Corporation: Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer with comprehensive lineup of lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis machines. Competes in mid-to-high-end milling but with broader product scope and global scale advantages.

Regional players

• Goratu Machine Tools: Basque Country machine tool manufacturer producing lathes and machining centers. Comparable mid-sized Spanish competitor serving overlapping industrial customer base across Iberia and Europe.

Emerging players

• SMTCL (Shenyang Machine Tool): China's largest machine tool manufacturer offering CNC lathes, machining centers, and milling machines at competitive price points. Emerging global competitor in mid-market CNC that increasingly pressures European mid-sized players like ZAYER in export markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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