Matsuura Machinery

What Matsuura Machinery does

Matsuura Machinery Corporation is a Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fukui-city, Japan, operating as a privately held corporation with 251–500 employees. The company designs and builds a comprehensive portfolio of high-precision CNC machining centers, including the MX Series (5-axis vertical machining centers), MAM72 Series (5-axis vertical/horizontal), CUBLEX Series (multi-tasking machines integrating milling, turning, and grinding in a single platform), H.Plus horizontal machining centers, VX/V.Plus vertical machining centers, Linear Motor Series machines, and the LUMEX Series hybrid metal 3D printers that combine powder bed fusion additive manufacturing with subtractive CNC machining in one setup. All CNC platforms run on Matsuura's proprietary MiOS operating system, which supports tool life management, project data handling, MT Connect integration, and remote monitoring for lights-out manufacturing.

The company's business model centers on large-ticket capital equipment sales through a global distribution network spanning 41 countries, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Taiwan, supplemented by independent dealers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of CNC machines and hybrid 3D printers, resale of HP industrial 3D printing systems (MJF 5420, FDM, IF 600 HT), distribution of GibbsCAM and complementary CAD/CAM software (hyperMILL, CAM-TOOL, VERICUT) under Japanese distribution rights, and recurring technical support, spare parts, and the Matsuura School customer training program. Target end markets include aerospace and defense, medical and healthcare devices, motorsport, and general precision engineering, with sales driven heavily by trade exhibitions (MACH, IMTS, JIMTOF, Southern Manufacturing, DMS) and live machining demonstrations.

Operationally, Matsuura pursues a precision-and-automation-led strategy anchored in Japanese manufacturing craftsmanship, expanding production capacity at its Takefu Plant (announced December 2023) and continually refreshing its product portfolio with launches such as the MX-520 PC7 and MX-520T PC7 in July 2025. The company has cultivated strategic alliances with KUKA Robotics for machine tending automation, GibbsCAM for native CAM workflows, HP for industrial additive manufacturing, and Emuge-Franken and Murata/Muratec for collaborative tooling and turning solutions, positioning itself as a one-stop provider for high-mix, low-volume, high-precision manufacturers.

Name

Matsuura Machinery

Legal name

株式会社松浦機械製作所

Website

https://matsuura.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Matsuura Machinery Corporation, a Japanese CNC machine tool maker founded in 1935, manufactures 5-axis machining centers, multi-tasking machines, and LUMEX hybrid metal 3D printers, distributing globally through subsidiaries and dealers in 41 countries to aerospace, medical, motorsport, and precision engineering customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), 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), Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• 5-axis machining centers
• Hybrid metal 3D printing
• Multi-tasking machining
• Precision manufacturing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukui

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Centers Sales: Matsuura generates revenue primarily through the sale of CNC machine tools, including 5-axis machining centers, multi-tasking machines, horizontal and vertical machining centers, and linear motor machines. These are large-ticket capital equipment items sold through a direct sales and distributor network model.
2. Hybrid Metal 3D Printers (LUMEX Series): Sale of hybrid metal 3D printers that combine additive manufacturing with CNC machining in a single platform, sold alongside the company's traditional CNC machine tool portfolio.
3. HP Industrial 3D Printing Reseller: Matsuura serves as an authorized reseller for HP industrial 3D printing solutions including HP FDM 3D printers, HP MJF 5420 platform, and HP IF 3D Printer 600 HT, generating revenue through resale of these additive manufacturing systems.
4. GibbsCAM CAD/CAM Software Distribution: As the authorized Japanese distributor of GibbsCAM, Matsuura generates revenue from the sale of CAM software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance contracts for the GibbsCAM product line.
5. Technical Support and After-Sales Service: Technical support, spare parts, maintenance services, and customer training (Matsuura School) provided to machine owners, generating recurring service revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Matsuura Machinery Corporation manufactures and sells high-precision CNC machining centers, including 5-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers, multi-tasking machines that combine milling, turning, and grinding, horizontal and vertical machining centers, linear motor machines, and the LUMEX series of hybrid metal 3D printers that integrate additive and subtractive manufacturing. The company also distributes GibbsCAM, hyperMILL, CAM-TOOL, and VERICUT CAD/CAM software, and resells HP industrial 3D printing systems. All machines run on Matsuura's proprietary MiOS operating system.

Product overview

Matsuura Machinery Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of precision CNC machine tools with a comprehensive portfolio organized around multi-axis machining centers and additive manufacturing. The core product lines include the MAM72 Series (5-axis vertical/horizontal machining centers), MX Series (5-axis vertical machining centers), CUBLEX Series (5-axis multi-tasking machines combining milling, turning, and grinding), H.Plus (horizontal machining centers), VX/V.Plus (vertical machining centers), Linear Motor Series (high-speed precision machines), and LUMEX Series (hybrid metal 3D printers combining additive manufacturing with CNC machining). All CNC machines run on Matsuura's proprietary MiOS operating system featuring intuitive controls, scheduling, and remote monitoring capabilities. The company also distributes complementary CAD/CAM software including GibbsCAM, hyperMILL, CAM-TOOL, and VERICUT. As an HP industrial 3D printing reseller, Matsuura also offers HP MJF 5420, HP FDM, and HP IF 3D Printer 600 HT platforms. Distribution spans 41 countries through subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, and Taiwan, plus regional distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUMEX Series: Hybrid Metal 3D Printer series combining additive manufacturing with CNC machining capabilities.

Products and services

• MAM72 Series 5-axis vertical/horizontal machining center series featuring matrix magazine tool storage (up to 530 tools), expandable pallet magazine for multi-pallet automation, DD motor on 4th/5th axis table for high positioning accuracy and high-speed rotation, and MiOS operating system. Designed for high-precision aerospace and industrial applications.
• MX Series 5-axis vertical machining center series offering large-capacity single-table 5-axis machining at cost-effective investment levels. Features MiOS 4 operating system, expandable automation design with multi-pallet system, and power-saving functions. Supports both manned and unmanned operation for high-precision industrial applications.
• CUBLEX Series

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KUKA RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Matsuura is featured as a CNC machine tool OEM partner in KUKA Robotics' robotic automation solutions for machine tending. KUKA showcases robotic automation integrated with Matsuura CNC machines in live demonstrations, highlighting combined solutions for aerospace and heavy machinery industries. The partnership enables robotic machine tending applications that extend Matsuura's automation ecosystem.
• GibbsCAM (by 3D Systems)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026Matsuura distributes GibbsCAM CAD/CAM software as an authorized Japanese distributor. The partnership involves collaborative 5-axis machining live demo events (with Emuge-Franken), GibbsCAM training webinars, and joint exhibition presence at trade shows. GibbsCAM is the native CAM solution for Matsuura's CNC machines, with dedicated post-processors optimized for Matsuura equipment.
• Emuge-Franken USAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Emuge-Franken USA collaborated with GibbsCAM and Matsuura to host a 5-Axis Machining Live Demo Event on May 21, 2026 at the EMUGE-FRANKEN Technology Center in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The event featured live demonstrations on Matsuura MX-330 PC10 equipment using GibbsCAM software and showcased the new Emuge EvoGrip precision clamping system, targeting CNC programmers and manufacturers considering 5-axis technology adoption.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 April 2026Matsuura serves as an authorized HP industrial 3D printing reseller, exhibiting HP 3D printing solutions alongside its own CNC machines. At MACH 2026, Matsuura showcased HP FDM 3D printers, the HP MJF 5420 platform, and the HP IF 3D Printer 600 HT. The partnership positions Matsuura as a one-stop provider for both CNC machining and industrial additive manufacturing solutions.
• AMufactureminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Matsuura partnered with AMufacture (a UK-based additive manufacturing company) to co-host an Open Day demonstration event at AMufacture's Portsmouth facility. The event showcased HP MJF additive manufacturing capabilities, with Matsuura co-hosting the demonstration to highlight the integration of HP industrial 3D printing with Matsuura's manufacturing ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DMG Mori: DMG Mori is a leading Japanese-German manufacturer of CNC turning and milling machines, machining centers, and additive manufacturing systems. It is a direct peer to Matsuura in 5-axis and high-precision machining, with a broader portfolio and significantly larger global scale.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Mazak is a Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer offering multi-axis machining centers, turning centers, and automation solutions. It directly competes with Matsuura across 5-axis vertical/horizontal machining centers and shares the same Japanese OEM heritage.
• Makino Milling Machine: Makino is a Japanese manufacturer of horizontal and vertical machining centers and EDMs, with deep specialization in aerospace and die/mold. It is a direct peer to Matsuura in high-precision 5-axis and horizontal machining for aerospace applications.
• Okuma Corporation: Okuma is a Japanese CNC machine tool builder producing lathes, machining centers, and multi-tasking machines with proprietary OSP controls. It competes directly with Matsuura in 5-axis and multi-tasking platforms for aerospace, medical, and general precision machining.
• Hermle AG: Hermle is a German manufacturer specializing in 5-axis machining centers for high-precision industries. Like Matsuura, it focuses on smaller-batch, high-mix precision work and competes in aerospace, medical, and mechanical engineering segments.
• GF Machining Solutions (Georg Fischer): GF Machining Solutions offers milling, EDM, laser texturing, and additive manufacturing systems. It is a direct peer to Matsuura in high-precision milling and shares exposure to aerospace and medical customers.
• DN Solutions (Doosan Machine Tools): DN Solutions is a Korean CNC machine tool manufacturer offering horizontal and vertical machining centers and turning centers. It competes with Matsuura across general-purpose and 5-axis machining, particularly in cost-sensitive segments.
• Sodick: Sodick is a Japanese manufacturer of EDM machines, machining centers, and high-speed milling equipment with proprietary linear motor and control technology. It is a direct peer to Matsuura in linear motor-driven high-precision machining.

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF: TRUMPF is a German broad-line industrial machinery incumbent covering machine tools, laser cutting, and additive manufacturing. It overlaps with Matsuura in sheet/laser and metal additive, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is a US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer focused on vertical machining centers, lathes, and 5-axis platforms. It competes with Matsuura in entry-to-mid machining centers but is concentrated in North America and does not match Matsuura's 5-axis depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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