KMWE

What KMWE does

KMWE Group B.V. is a privately held Dutch precision engineering and machining company founded in 1955 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It designs, builds and continuously improves high-tech components, modules and systems for three primary verticals — Aerospace (notably aero-engine and airframe machined parts including F135 nozzle fabrications for Pratt & Whitney's F-35 program), Semiconductor (precision components and cleanroom assembly serving ASML and adjacent OEMs such as Besi and SUSS MicroTec), and Healthtech — with Industrial as a secondary vertical. Manufacturing capabilities span 5-axis precision machining, Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM), Electro Chemical Machining (ECM, with documented 85–95% efficiency gains over milling), automation and robotisation, and product life-cycle services (Value Engineering, System Engineering, Transfer Management).

The business operates through three core divisions — KMWE Precision, KMWE Aerospace, and KMWE Mechatronics/Additive & Reuse — supported by regional entities KMWE Malaysia (Penang, est. 2009) and ATM Oirschot (acquired June 2019, surface treatment and cleanroom packaging). Revenue is generated through project-based B2B contracts, long-term procurement agreements (the Pratt & Whitney deal runs 10 years), and engineering/assembly services, distributed through direct enterprise sales with vertical-specific key account managers. The go-to-market is complemented by presence at aerospace (Farnborough, Paris Air Show), defense (NEDS) and precision manufacturing (Precision Fair, Formnext) trade shows, and a heavy reliance on the Brainport Industries Campus ecosystem for collaboration with ASML, TU/e and 75+ partner firms.

KMWE has scaled from 600+ employees and €120M turnover in 2019 to more than 1,000 employees by 2026, won the Wim van der Leegte Award 2026, and is actively embedding AI agents, digital twins and circular-economy research (STRIDE consortium, launched September 2026 with ASML and TU/e) into its Factory of the Future roadmap. The company remains independent, family-style and conservatively financed, with no disclosed external equity investors.

Name

KMWE

Legal name

KMWE Group B.V.

Website

https://kmwe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KMWE is a privately held Dutch precision engineering and machining company that designs and manufactures high-tech components, modules and systems for the aerospace (including F135/F-35 nozzles), semiconductor, healthtech and industrial sectors from facilities in Eindhoven and Penang, Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Engineering and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision engineering
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing services
• Semiconductor components
• CNC machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Manufacturing Services: Design, build and continuously improve high tech components, modules and systems based on precision engineering and machining. Includes complete manufacturing process and supply chain management.
2. Engineering & Assembly Services: Engineering and assembly of high-grade modules and systems, including additive manufacturing and cleanroom assembly capabilities
3. Long-term Aerospace Contracts: 10-year long-term procurement agreement with Pratt & Whitney for F135 engine nozzle fabrications; strategic partnerships with aerospace customers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KMWE designs, builds, and continuously improves high-tech components, modules, and systems based on precision engineering and machining. The company provides 5-axis CNC precision machining, additive manufacturing (Selective Laser Melting and Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing), electro chemical machining, and automation/robotisation, alongside product lifecycle support services such as Value Engineering, System Engineering, and Transfer Management. KMWE delivers these services to enterprise customers in the aerospace, semiconductor, healthtech, and industrial markets through its operations in the Netherlands and Malaysia.

Product overview

KMWE is a high-tech precision engineering and manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering consists of KMWE Precision (Eindhoven-based precision machining and assembly) and KMWE Aerospace (aero-engine and airframe manufacturing). Regional operations include KMWE Malaysia (Penang-based machining and assembly) and ATM Oirschot (surface treatments and cleaning, acquired 2019). Manufacturing capabilities encompass Additive Manufacturing (SLM, EBAM), Precision Machining (5-axis CNC), Electro Chemical Machining (ECM), and Automation/Robotisation (AGVs, Cobots). Service modules include Product Life Cycle Support with submodules for Value Engineering, System Engineering, and Transfer Management. KMWE serves five key markets: Aerostructures, Aero Engine, Semicon, Healthtech, and Industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KMWE Precision
• KMWE Aerospace Manufactures aero-engine and airframe machined parts and complex fabrications for military and civil aviation. Operations include precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, thermal spray coatings, and assembly for customers including Pratt & Whitney (F135 engine nozzle components).
• KMWE Malaysia Asian production facility located in Penang, Malaysia, providing machining and assembly activities for the global market. Serves semiconductor and other high-tech industries with nearly 200 employees.
• ATM Oirschot Surface Treatment and Cleanroom Services High-quality surface treatments of aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, plus precision cleaning and cleanroom packaging of components. Acquired by KMWE in June 2019 to serve cleanliness-critical applications in the semiconductor industry.
• Additive Manufacturing Services Additive manufacturing services including Selective Laser Melting (SLM) for net shape or near-net shape metal parts production, and Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) for kilos of material per hour. Developed in partnership with TNO and other companies.
• Precision Machining Services Precision machining services using state-of-the-art machinery including 5-axis machining centres, with fully automated production cells for complex machining operations.
• Electro Chemical Machining (ECM) Services Non-traditional machining technique developed within KMWE Aero Engine (formerly DutchAero) to rapidly shape difficult-to-machine materials, offering efficiency enhancements of 85-95% compared with conventional milling.
• Automation and Robotisation Services Automation expertise ranging from machines and cells to departmental and business automation, using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), robots, and Cobots for operations including deburring, cleaning, and part handling.
• Product Life Cycle Support Services Engineering services that improve product design and related processes to optimize function and cost throughout product lifecycles, covering Value Engineering, System Engineering, and Transfer Management, with close collaboration between in-house multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Efficiency enhancements of 85 to 95% in Electro Chemical Machining compared with milling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• STRIDE (TU/e, ASML, Prodrive, Neways, Eriks)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026Collaborative research project launched by TU/e (Eindhoven University of Technology) and ASML with Prodrive, KMWE, Neways, and Eriks to develop integrated circular economy methodologies for high-tech manufacturing. Project duration four years starting September 2026. Combines circular product design with circular supply chain design through simulation tools and shared models to enable companies to evaluate tradeoffs between repair, refurbishment, and new production. Aims to reduce e-waste, decrease dependency on critical raw materials, and strengthen supply chain resilience in Brainport region.
• ATM Oirschot (Acquired 2019)coreOthersKMWE acquired all Birdie Beheer B.V. (ATM) shares including ATM Oirschot B.V. and ATM Mould Cleaning B.V. ATM specializes in high-quality surface treatments of aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, plus precision cleaning and cleanroom packaging of components. Acquisition strengthens KMWE's capabilities in cleanliness-critical applications for semiconductor industry.
• Pratt & WhitneyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner10-year long-term procurement agreement for F135 engine nozzle fabrications for F-35 Lightning II aircraft. KMWE (through DutchAero) positioned as key F135 nozzle partner. Previously manufactured complex fabrications for F16 Fighting Falcon nozzle since 1976.
• Field lab Advanced Manufacturing Logistics (AML)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerField lab developing knowledge in production logistics, optimal production planning and inventory optimization. Founding partners: IJssel Technology, Rubix, KMWE, Brainport Industries, TU/e, Erasmus University. Extended partners: Faes Packaging Concepts, Yaskawa. Technology partners: Grenzebach, MIR, Anylogic. Part of 'Factory of the Future' innovation program with 75+ companies.
• Field lab Flexible ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerField lab demonstrating robotics and automation for small-series serial production. Partners include KMWE, Brainport Industries, Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Fontys, Omron, VintiTech, Total Productivity, Accerion, Yaskawa, TNO, Avans, TU/e, De Cromvoirtse, MaromeTech, Tegema, Bronkhorst Flow Technology, Smart Robotics, Perfect, Berenschot. Supported by province Noord-Brabant.
• Digital Factory of the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation project developing framework for digital factory of future by integrating data-driven innovations. Project duration 3 years, budget €3.5 million. Participants: KMWE, Brainport Industries, Fontys Hogescholen, IJssel Technologie, Omron, Additive Industries, De Cromvoirtse, DMG Mori, Engie, Fujitsu Glovia, Itility, PDM Group, Neways Electronics, TNO, TU/e HTSC.
• Solar Team Eindhoven (STE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of Solar Team Eindhoven. Supporting TU/e students by engineering and manufacturing parts of their solar-powered vehicle SHOW (Self-sustaining House On Wheels). Partnership contributes to innovation in energy transition and mobility.
• SUSS MicroTeccoreTechnology or IntegrationExpanded collaboration including complete assembly of MaskTrack X GlueBuster module for photomask equipment.
• Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Research PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch collaboration with TU/e on AMR economic/financial feasibility, optimal planning, industrial impact, and resource management. Testing through digital twins. Partners include Romias Robotics, Yaskawa Benelux, Brainport Industries, Faes, DMG MORI Netherlands.
• Digital Twin DevelopmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Unit040 and TU/e to build digital twin of production processes using Perspective simulation software.
• K3D-AddFabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for industrial additive manufacturing in high-tech and aerospace. Partners: KMWE, NTS-Group, Machinefabriek De Valk, K3D (Kaak Group). Scaled for true series production.
• FastMicrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMWE involved during pre-proto phase of FastMicro's Sample Scanner that measures and characterises cleanliness for semiconductor industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NTS Group: Dutch precision manufacturing and mechatronics systems provider serving semiconductor, analytical, and medical markets. Direct peer to KMWE in Brainport and co-partner in the K3D-AddFab additive manufacturing joint venture.
• Frencken Group: Singapore-listed precision engineering and assembly company serving semiconductor, medical, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable in business model (precision contract manufacturing for high-tech industries) and similar in scale.
• Prodrive Technologies: Dutch high-tech mechatronics and contract manufacturer serving semiconductor, medical, and mobility markets. Located in Brainport and confirmed partner of KMWE in the STRIDE research project.
• VDL Enabling Technologies Group: Dutch precision manufacturing arm of VDL Groep producing high-tech modules and systems for semiconductor, medical, and analytical customers. Direct peer in precision mechatronics contract manufacturing from the Netherlands.
• Sioux Technologies: Dutch precision mechatronics and software engineering company serving semiconductor, medical, and analytical markets. Brainport-based direct peer with comparable precision manufacturing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote plc: Global leader in heat treatment and surface treatment services with 200+ facilities. Comparable as a services provider for aerospace and industrial customers; specifically comparable to KMWE's ATM Oirschot surface treatment subsidiary.
• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian aerospace precision machining and components manufacturer serving commercial aerospace, defense, and space markets. Comparable to KMWE Aerospace in precision machined aero-engine and airframe components.
• Senior plc: UK-based engineered components manufacturer serving aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable to KMWE Aerospace in precision fluid conveyance and structural components for aerospace OEMs.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: US aerospace and defense components manufacturer with precision machining and motion control capabilities. Comparable to KMWE's precision motion and aerospace components work for defense and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Protolabs: US digital manufacturing services company offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding. Comparable as a competitor in low-volume precision manufacturing, particularly through additive manufacturing services that overlap with KMWE's SLM/EBAM capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kmweprecision
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KMWEprecision
• Facebookfacebook.com/KMWEehv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kmwe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles41 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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