What DANOBATGROUP does

DANOBATGROUP is a Spanish cooperative industrial group (DANOBAT GROUP S. Coop.) founded in 1954 and headquartered in Elgoibar, Basque Country, operating as the machine tool division of Mondragon Corporation. The group designs, manufactures, and sells precision machine tools and advanced manufacturing solutions across three core subsidiaries: Danobat (grinding, hard turning, and precision robotics including the dBOT robot range), Soraluce (milling, boring, and multifunction technology), and Goimek (precision and large-scale machining). Supporting units include Savvy (industrial digitalization), Novak, Overbeck, Hembrug, Ideko (R&D technology center), and Endity (non-destructive inspection joint venture). Over 50 patent families underpin proprietary technologies such as the DAS active damping system, VSET vision-based workpiece set-up, DWS dynamic stabilizer, MDM-100 measuring system, and adaptive control systems.

The group operates a B2B enterprise field sales motion targeting high-value projects in aerospace (31% of 2025 orders), capital goods and general engineering (23%), energy (13%), railway, and automotive sectors. Approximately 90% of high-value project revenue is exported, with the United States at 19%, Germany at 13%, and Italy at 8% of total revenue, supported by manufacturing and service offices in Spain, Germany, the United States, China, India, Italy, and the Netherlands. Revenue streams include one-time machine tool sales, integrated hardware lines, professional technology services via Ideko, and digital solutions for production management. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed.

In FY2025 the group reported revenue of €366 million (up 6%) with a workforce of 1,492 professionals, of whom 15% work in R&D activities. R&D intensity is approximately 9% of turnover, with more than €80 million invested in the prior strategic cycle and over €10 million deployed in 2025 for modernization. The order book exceeds €350 million, with projects extending into 2027. Strategic direction emphasizes vertical diversification (energy, data center demand), geographic rebalancing toward the US, and capability extension through acquisitions (Delta Wheel Truing Solutions, Novak, Hembrug) and new product introductions (CGX, FLP 80, dBOT).

Name

DANOBATGROUP

Legal name

DANOBAT GROUP S. Coop.

Website

https://danobatgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial machine tools
• Precision grinding machines
• CNC machining centers
• Advanced manufacturing solutions
• Turnkey production lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgóibar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Tool Sales: Direct sales of machine tools including grinding machines, turning machines, milling machines, boring machines, and multi-function machines. The company designs, manufactures and sells complete machine solutions to demanding industrial sectors.
2. Advanced Manufacturing Solutions: Turnkey production systems, automated lines, and integrated manufacturing solutions for aerospace, automotive, rail, energy, and capital goods sectors. These are typically large, high-value projects with custom specifications.
3. Technology Services: R&D services through Ideko technology partner, technology transfer, and innovation support for customers.
4. Digital Solutions: Digital solutions including software and hardware for production management, process optimization, and digital integration services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DANOBATGROUP designs, manufactures and sells industrial machine tools and advanced manufacturing solutions, including grinding machines, turning machines, milling and boring machines, multifunction machining centers and CNC precision robots. The group also delivers turnkey production systems, automated lines and digital manufacturing solutions for demanding sectors such as aerospace, automotive, railway, energy and capital goods. Its offering is built on proprietary technologies (DAS, VSET, DWS, MDM-100, dBOT) and supported by an in-house R&D center (Ideko) and international Centers of Excellence.

Product overview

Danobatgroup is a cooperative industrial group specializing in machine tool design and advanced manufacturing solutions. The group operates as a multi-technology platform with three main companies: Danobat (grinding, hard turning, and precision robotics), Soraluce (milling, boring, and multifunction technology), and Goimek (precision and large-scale machining). Supporting subsidiaries include Savvy (digitalization), Novak (grinding), Overbeck, and Hembrug (acquired grinding/lathe brands), with Ideko serving as the group's technology partner for R&D. The portfolio includes CNC precision robots (dBOT), cylindrical grinding machines (CGX with MDM-100 measuring system), milling machines (FLP 80), gantry machines, vertical lathes, multifunction machining centers, and turnkey automated production lines. Key enabling technologies include the patented DAS active damping system, adaptive control systems, and intelligent automation solutions integrating machine, palletization, process, and software into unified ecosystems. The group serves demanding sectors including aerospace, automotive, railway, energy, and capital goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• dBOT: CNC precision manufacturing robot launched by Danobat
• CGX
• DAS - Dynamic Active Stabilizer
• FLP 80

Products and services

• dBOT CNC Precision Robot Disruptive CNC precision robot launched by Danobat that opens up new possibilities in precision manufacturing operations. Targeted at industrial customers needing flexible, high-precision automated machining solutions.
• CGX Cylindrical Grinding Machine Versatile cylindrical grinding solution combining compact design with high workpiece capacity and integrated MDM-100 measurement. For high-precision external cylindrical grinding in demanding sectors such as aerospace, railway and energy.
• MDM-100 Multi-Diameter Measuring System First automatic multi-diameter measuring system developed by Danobat for compact cylindrical grinding machines. Enables fully automatic pre-, in- and post-process measurements at ±1.5 µm accuracy and 1 µm repeatability. Designed to reduce operator intervention in cylindrical grinding applications.
• FLP 80 Milling Machine Soraluce Productivity Line milling-boring machine designed for large workpieces, delivering high stock removal rates, cutting stability, speed, power and precision. Targeted at aerospace, energy and large component machining.
• Soraluce Fork-Type Milling Head Five-axis fork-type milling head engineered for maximum precision, stability and flexibility when machining advanced materials and complex geometries. A new addition to Soraluce's product range.
• External Grinding Machines Danobat external cylindrical grinding machines for high-precision workpiece processing across aerospace, railway, energy and general engineering applications.
• Internal Grinding Machines Danobat internal cylindrical grinding machines for bore and inner diameter precision grinding in demanding industrial applications.
• Centerless Grinding Machines Danobat centerless grinding machines for through-feed and in-feed grinding operations in high-volume precision production.
• Vertical Grinding Machines Danobat vertical grinding machines for heavy-duty grinding operations on large workpieces in sectors such as energy and capital goods.
• Multifunction Machining Centers Soraluce multifunction machining centers combining milling and turning operations with 5-axis capabilities, designed for aerospace, energy and general engineering sectors.
• Vertical Lathes Soraluce vertical turning lathes for large diameter workpiece machining in energy, aerospace and heavy industrial applications.
• Railway Axis and Wheel Machines Danobat special-purpose machines for railway axle reprofiling, wheel set machining, and railway maintenance applications serving rail operators and OEMs.
• Hard Turning Machines Danobat hard turning machines for high-precision turning operations on hardened materials, used in bearing, driveline and tool steel manufacturing.
• Intelligent Automated Solutions Soraluce integrated production management ecosystem combining machine, palletisation, process, automation, tool management and software for turnkey automated production environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% of total orders from aerospace sector, making it the Group's main business driver
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor and core.

• Engineering Technology Group (ETG)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 March 2026Partnership announced March 2026 enables ETG to expand its product line with Soraluce advanced equipment for precision machining and support manufacturing with innovative technology. Provides UK customers with broader range of high-quality machine tools and digital solutions for large-format manufacturing.
• CMI (Cormachinery International)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Agreement with CMI to expand Soraluce's product range, adding complementary capabilities to their milling and boring machine portfolio.
• EnditycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint venture created by Danobatgroup and Ideko to position in non-destructive inspection field. Represents strategic expansion into inspection technologies complementing the Group's manufacturing capabilities.
• IdekocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Technology partner established in 1986 as the Group's R&D engine. Ideko is a key player in Basque science and technology network and a leader in innovation for the machine tool and advanced manufacturing sector. Converts technological research into real solutions for Danobatgroup companies' customers.
• Mondragon CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1954Danobatgroup is an integrated member of Mondragon Corporation, one of the world's leading cooperatives and major industrial groups in Europe. Mondragon provides financial backing, shared resources, and access to an extensive network of knowledge and capabilities. Total Mondragon sales of €11,300 million with 70,500 employees and 12 R&D centers.
• BRTA - Basque Research Technology AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement between Basque Government, SPRI Group, Provincial Councils, and Basque Science and Technology Network for joint research initiatives.
• CIRP - International Academy for Production EngineeringstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading international organization for applied research in advanced manufacturing. Provides access to cutting-edge research and global network of manufacturing engineering expertise.
• EUSPEN - European Society for Precision EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean community for advancing precision engineering, micro engineering, and nanotechnology science and technology.
• BAIC - Basque Artificial Intelligence CentrestrategicTechnology or IntegrationCenter leading and promoting AI development in the Basque Country to improve business competitiveness. Supports Danobatgroup's digital transformation and AI integration initiatives.
• AMRC - Advanced Manufacturing Research CenterstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Sheffield center, reference in machining, manufacturing, and advanced materials research. Provides access to advanced manufacturing research capabilities.
• CFAA - Centro de Fabricación Avanzada de AeronáuticastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMixed center of the University of the Basque Country for developing advanced manufacturing technologies at industry-transfer-ready development levels.
• University of BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticularly for grinding technology collaboration with Danobatgroup companies.
• University of WaterloominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticularly for dynamics and control research collaboration.
• ENNE-FundazioaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation inspiring and creating technological advancement in Gipuzkoa industry through interaction, collaboration, and shared knowledge.
• BPTD - Basque Precision Technology DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of companies and organizations helping create new industrial activity in precision technologies in the Debabarrena region.
• Tecnun - School of Engineering, University of NavarrastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding collaboration exceeding a decade. Joint initiatives include Advanced Manufacturing Hackathon, professional immersion visits to European facilities, and talent development programs.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DMG MORI: Japanese-German CNC machine tool manufacturer offering milling, turning, additive, and digital factory solutions to aerospace, automotive, and general engineering customers globally. Direct competitor across Soraluce's milling/boring and Danobat's grinding/turning portfolios with similar high-end industrial end-markets.
• Trumpf: German family-owned leader in machine tools (laser cutting, punching, bending, welding) and laser technology. Comparable as a privately held, high-end European machine tool group serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers with proprietary technology and turnkey solutions.
• Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of multi-axis CNC machining centers, turning centers, and automation systems serving aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries. Directly comparable to Soraluce's multifunction/milling portfolio with overlapping 5-axis capabilities and similar tier-1 industrial customer mix.
• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool maker producing lathes, machining centers, and multitasking machines with proprietary control technology. Highly comparable to Danobat/Soraluce on multi-function turning/milling offerings and aerospace/automotive customer overlap.
• EMAG: German machine tool specialist in turning, grinding, gear cutting, and turnkey production systems primarily serving automotive and aerospace. Close peer in the cylindrical grinding and hard turning space where Danobat competes, with similar turnkey line capabilities.
• Makino: Japanese manufacturer of horizontal/vertical machining centers, EDM and grinding machines. Comparable high-end precision machining portfolio serving aerospace and tier-1 automotive customers, with similar emphasis on proprietary spindle/dynamics technology.
• GROB-WERKE: German machine tool builder specializing in milling, turning, and automation systems for automotive and aerospace drivetrain/airframe components. Comparable as a privately held German/European mid-to-large machine tool group serving similar high-precision end-customers as Soraluce.
• INDEX-Werke: German manufacturer of turning machines, turn-mill centers, and automated production systems. Comparable to Danobat's hard turning and Danobat/Hembrug precision lathe business with similar high-mix, precision-oriented customer base in aerospace and automotive components.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr (Machine Tools division): German family-owned industrial conglomerate with a machine tools and automation systems division producing gear cutting, milling, and automation. Overlaps with Soraluce in large-component aerospace/energy machining but operates as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Schuler Group: German press manufacturer and metal forming equipment supplier serving automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Danobatgroup's broader metalworking machinery footprint and competes in large-component manufacturing equipment, though focused on forming rather than cutting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments3 records

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