What Colibri Spindles does

Colibri Spindles Ltd. is an Israel-based, privately held designer and manufacturer of precision high-speed spindles founded in 2003 and headquartered in Upper Nazareth. The company operates two core product families: coolant-driven high-speed jet spindles (POWER Jet, SPEED Jet, SWISS Jet, MICRO line, TR units, and 90-degree angle heads) that upgrade standard CNC turning and milling machines to 25,000-55,000 RPM operation using the machine's own high-pressure coolant as the energy source, and non-contact air-bearing dicing spindles (SAR, BOH, RMN, SHA-A, SHA-B, FRD) used in semiconductor wafer dicing, grooving, and package singulation at 45-60 KRPM with 0.6-2.5 kW DC brushless motors. The portfolio is complemented by SD4S digital spindle drivers, wheelmount and flange systems, dedicated accessories, and an October 2025 BLE-enabled Jet Spindle Monitor mobile application for iOS and Android.

The company monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales on a quote-based pricing model, supplemented by recurring spindle repair, refurbishment, and servicing across air-bearing, ball-bearing, and jet spindle lines. Distribution runs through a global network of more than 255 certified distributors and service centers across the Americas, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and Central Asia, paired with direct enterprise sales into CNC machine manufacturers, metalworking factories, semiconductor dicing operations, medical device shops, and aerospace/automotive suppliers. Colibri holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification (renewed October 2024) and ISO 13485 for medical-device manufacturing, and is referenced as a strategic spindle supplier by major tooling companies including TaeguTec and Ingersoll Cutting Tools.

Name

Colibri Spindles

Legal name

Colibri Spindles Ltd.

Website

https://colibrispindles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colibri Spindles Ltd., founded in 2003 in Israel, designs and manufactures coolant-driven high-speed jet spindles and air-bearing dicing spindles for CNC machining and semiconductor dicing, selling through 255+ global distributors to machine shops, medical device, semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Industrial Spindles

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• High-speed machining spindles
• Coolant-driven jet spindles
• Air-bearing dicing spindles
• CNC spindle attachments
• Semiconductor wafer dicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lavon

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. High-Speed Jet Spindle Sales: Sale of coolant-driven high-speed jet spindles for CNC turning and milling applications. Products include POWER Jet, SPEED Jet, SWISS Jet, and MICRO Jet spindle families with various tool interfaces.
2. Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle Sales: Precision air-bearing spindles for semiconductor dicing, sawing of hard materials, and package singulation. Motor power range 1.2kW to 2.5kW.
3. Spindle Repair & Servicing: Comprehensive repairs and maintenance services for air bearing, ball bearing, and jet spindles. Includes inspection, failure analysis, vibration monitoring, and factory refurbishing with extended warranty options.
4. Spindle Drivers & Accessories: SD4S series digital spindle drivers optimized for spindle motors. Combined wheelmount and flange systems. ER11 tools and accessories.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colibri Spindles manufactures and sells precision high-speed spindles in two families: coolant-driven Jet Spindles (POWER Jet, SPEED Jet, SWISS Jet, MICRO Jet, TR, and 90-degree variants) that convert standard CNC turning/milling machines into high-speed machining centers up to 55,000 RPM using the machine's existing high-pressure coolant as power; and non-contact Air-Bearing Dicing Spindles (SAR, BOH, RMN, SHA-A, SHA-B, FRD models) for semiconductor wafer dicing, grooving, and package singulation with 3-micron runout accuracy. The product portfolio is complemented by SD4S digital drivers, wheelmount/flange systems, titanium tooling accessories, and a wireless BLE monitoring mobile app.

Product overview

Colibri Spindles is a precision machining solutions company offering two main product families: High-Speed Jet Spindles and Air-Bearing Dicing Spindles. Jet Spindles are coolant-driven sub-spindles that turn CNC machines into high-speed machining centers, powered by the machine's high-pressure coolant (15-70 BAR) without external feeds. They include POWER Jet (V4) and SPEED Jet (V4) mainlines with multiple configurations (ST20, BT30, BT40, HSK, CAT, SK, C, ER interfaces), plus TR units for turning & milling and 90-degree angle-head variants. The MICRO Line offers compact micro-machining spindles (00, 45, 60, 90-degree angles) for smallest cutting tools. The SWISS Jet Spindle provides universal design for Swiss Type lathes. Air-Bearing Dicing Spindles feature non-contact air bearings for semiconductor dicing, PCB drilling, and optical component machining with DC brushless motors (0.6kW-2.5kW). The dicing lineup includes SAR (compact), BOH (versatile), RMN (ultra-compact), SHA-A (heavy-duty/large blade), SHA-B (singulation), and FRD (high-power) models. The product portfolio is supported by SD4S Series Drivers, wheelmount systems, titanium flange sets, and a Jet Spindle Monitor mobile app. The company was established in 2003 and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jet Spindles: High-speed coolant-driven spindles for CNC turning and milling applications, including POWER Jet, SPEED Jet, SWISS Jet, and MICRO Jet product lines
• Air Bearing Spindles
• Typhoon System

Products and services

• POWER Jet Spindle (V4) High-speed coolant-driven jet spindle (V4) with replaceable cartridge and BLE sensor, designed for power, versatility, and efficiency in milling and drilling operations with small tools. Powered by the CNC machine's high-pressure coolant as energy source.
• SPEED Jet Spindle (V4) High-speed coolant-driven jet spindle (V4) focused on precision and micro tool operations, capable of 33,000-55,000 RPM depending on coolant pressure. Smaller version of POWER Jet with replaceable cartridge and BLE sensor.
• SWISS Jet Spindle Plug & Play universal jet spindle designed for all Swiss Type lathes, offering power and world-class precision with BLE sensor for speed measurement. Suitable for precise milling and drilling operations with small tools.
• TR Jet Spindle Turning and milling jet spindle with generic interface for custom assemblies, available in POWER and SPEED configurations for CNC turning and milling applications.
• 90 DEG Jet Spindle High-speed 90-degree angle-head jet spindle in POWER and SPEED configurations with modular ST20 interface design for applications requiring perpendicular tool orientation.
• MICRO Jet Spindle Line Compact micro-machining jet spindles in straight (00), 45, 60, and 90-degree angle configurations, designed for the smallest cutting tools down to 0.1mm in tight spaces and difficult-to-reach places.
• SAR Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle Ultra-lightweight and compact air-bearing dicing spindle at 45 KRPM with 0.6kW motor, suitable for thin wafer dicing, scratching, and light grooving applications.
• BOH Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle Versatile air-bearing dicing spindle at 60 KRPM with 1.2kW motor, designed for optimal performance at high spindle speed with exceptional stiffness and accuracy. Supports ICs, Si & GaAs wafers, ceramics, LEDs, and medical sensors.
• RMN Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle Extremely compact air-bearing dicing spindle available in 1.2kW, 1.8kW, and 2.4kW motor configurations, featuring optimized center of mass and superb dynamic behavior with integrated shaft lock system.
• SHA-A Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle Largest spindle in the Colibri dicing family, heavy-duty spindle for 4-inch blades designed for dicing hard materials including thick ceramics, glass, sapphires, and TIC. Also used for dicing passive components.
• SHA-B Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle Heavy-duty air-bearing dicing spindle for package singulation, featuring higher rotor stiffness and load capacity for processing BGA, QFN, LTCC materials at high feed rates. Supports 3-inch and 4-inch blade sizes.
• FRD Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle High-power air-bearing dicing spindle at 60 KRPM with 2.4kW motor, designed for heavy-duty dicing and singulation with high throughput. Ideal for PCB & QFN package singulation and semi-hard materials.
• Spindle Repair & Servicing Comprehensive repairs and maintenance services for air bearing, ball bearing, and jet spindles, including inspection, failure analysis, vibration monitoring, and factory refurbishing with extended warranty options. Service team expanded by 50% in 2020 to meet increased demand.
• SD4S Series Digital Spindle Driver Digital spindle driver providing spindle and driver package solution, optimized for efficient spindle motor handling with maximum performance. All-digital with friendly user interface.
• Jet Spindle Monitor App Mobile application for Apple iOS and Android devices that monitors actual Jet Spindle RPM and supports several Jet Spindles within a 10-meter radius via BLE. Features real-time RPM monitoring, 10% Rule monitoring, battery level monitoring, and temperature monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000-55,000 RPM high-speed machining capability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional and flagship.

• Cactos Solutions LTDAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 October 2024Cactos Solutions LTDA, based in Brazil, was certified as a Colibri Spindles service center in October 2024. They provide comprehensive repairs, maintenance, installation assistance, technical support, and parts replacement for Brazilian customers. This partnership enables faster turnaround times and reduced costs for South American clientele.
• TaeguTecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaeguTec, a major tooling company headquartered in South Korea, partnered with Colibri to overcome CNC machine hardware limitations. The Typhoon system combined with TaeguTec's innovative products has enabled customers to achieve productivity improvements beyond expectations.
• Ingersoll Cutting ToolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngersoll Cutting Tools (USA HQ) has had excellent experience with Colibri's Typhoon coolant-driven spindles. The technology aligns with Ingersoll's 'SFeedUp' philosophy of leveraging higher speeds and feeds to reduce overall production costs while producing high-quality parts.
• Iscar (Slovakia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIscar Slovakia distributes SpinJet products and has built a customer base across die and mold, bearings, automotive, and miniature manufacturing industries. The first customer test around 2012-13 at a bearing company resulted in immediate purchase.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Setco: US-based manufacturer and rebuilder of precision spindles for metalworking and aerospace. Comparable to Colibri's air-bearing and jet spindle lines, particularly in service-driven North American channels.
• Kessler Group: German manufacturer of high-speed motor spindles and multi-spindle units for machining centers. Competes with Colibri in high-RPM, precision spindle categories for metalworking OEMs.
• ADT (Advanced Dicing Technologies): Israel-headquartered dicing equipment and blade supplier serving semiconductor wafer dicing and packaging. Directly comparable to Colibri's dicing spindle product line and an Israeli-domestic peer.
• GMN (Paul Müller): German high-speed spindle specialist with a broad portfolio of motor spindles, grinding spindles, and bearing spindles. Overlaps with Colibri's jet and air-bearing spindle use cases across precision machining and dicing.
• Disco Corporation: Japanese global leader in dicing and grinding equipment for semiconductors, including precision spindles integrated into its dicing systems. Closest comparable peer to Colibri's air-bearing dicing spindle business.
• IBAG Switzerland: Swiss manufacturer of high-frequency spindles and motor spindles for milling, drilling, grinding, and sawing. Directly comparable to Colibri's air-bearing and jet spindle offerings for precision machining.
• Fischer AG (Fischer Precise): Swiss manufacturer of high-speed milling and grinding spindles serving machine tool OEMs and end users. Directly competes with Colibri's jet spindle and air-bearing product lines on speed, precision, and OEM retrofit channels.
• HSD (HSD SpA): Italian manufacturer of electrospindles, high-speed spindles, and rotary axes for CNC machine tools, with strong OEM partnerships. Closely comparable to Colibri on product type, end markets, and go-to-market through machine builders.
• Westport Spindle: US precision spindle manufacturer and rebuilder serving CNC and metalworking customers. Directly comparable to Colibri on product, customer base, and channel model.

Broad incumbents

• NSK Ltd. Japanese global bearing and motion control incumbent that also produces precision spindles and ball-screw products. Competes with Colibri as a larger, broader incumbent with deeper R&D and global service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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