What Rollomatic does

Rollomatic is a privately held Swiss manufacturer, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Le Landeron, that designs and builds high-precision CNC tool-grinding and laser machining systems for cutting tool production. Its portfolio is organized into four core machine families: GrindSmart 5- and 6-axis CNC tool grinders for rotary cutting tools, ShapeSmart NP30/NP50 cylindrical pinch-and-peel grinding machines for blank preparation and punches, LaserSmart 510/810XL laser profile cutting systems (including a femtosecond variant) for ultra-hard materials such as PCD, CVD diamond, and ceramics, and the Strausak ONE 5-axis tool grinder. A proprietary software suite (VirtualGrind Pro, ShapeSmart Pro, P4Smart, Tool Sketcher, LaserSuite) and an Industry 4.0 connectivity layer (RCONNECT/RMONITOR via OPC-UA/UMATI) are bundled with the machines, with free lifetime software updates reinforcing customer lock-in. Patented and proprietary features such as Pinch & Peel grinding, SmartPunch (patent pending), StickSmart wheel cleaning, and Smart Touch Probe measurement underpin a precision and repeatability positioning aimed at tight-tolerance, regulated applications.

The company serves primary verticals of medical, dental, aerospace, and automotive/EV, with secondary exposure to injection moulding, punches, woodworking, microtechnologies, custom applications, and 3C electronics. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of machines, supported by turnkey solutions (machine, peripherals, programming, training, Factory/Site Acceptance Tests), recurring peripherals and consumables, and bundled software. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with consultative application engineering, complemented by a multilingual website (10+ languages), the MyRollomatic and Digital Rollo World customer portals, and the Rollomatic Learning Center. Strategic integrations with FANUC (robotic loading) and NUMROTO (programming) extend automation and software reach, while the company's 35+ year operating history and absence of external funding indicate a self-funded, cash-generative specialist rather than a venture-backed growth business.

Name

Rollomatic

Legal name

Rollomatic S.A.

Website

https://rollomatic.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rollomatic is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of high-precision CNC tool-grinding, cylindrical grinding, and laser machining systems used by cutting tool producers in the medical, dental, aerospace, and automotive/EV industries, with bundled proprietary software and Industry 4.0 connectivity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Tool Grinding and Laser Machining Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• CNC grinding machines
• Cutting tool manufacturing
• Laser machining systems
• Cylindrical grinding equipment
• Precision tooling automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Landeron

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Grinding Machines: Sale of high-precision CNC tool grinding machines including GrindSmart series (5 and 6-axis), ShapeSmart series cylindrical grinders, Strausak ONE, and RPG II. Machines range from compact models to large-scale production equipment with integrated automation.
2. Laser Machining Systems: Sale of LaserSmart series laser profile cutting machines for ultra-hard materials processing, including the LaserSmart 510, 510 Femto, and 810XL models.
3. Software Licenses and Updates: Sale of software products including VirtualGrind Pro, ShapeSmart Pro, P4Smart, Tool Sketcher, and LaserSuite. All software updates provided free throughout machine lifespan to existing customers.
4. Turnkey Solutions and Professional Services: Comprehensive turnkey solutions including machine selection, options, accessories, peripheral equipment, programming, and training. Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests offered. In-person and virtual training through Rollomatic Learning Center.
5. Peripherals and Spare Parts: Sale of peripheral equipment including oil filtration systems, mist collectors, balancing machines, wheel presetting machines, wheel dressing machines, grinding oils, grinding wheels, and metrology equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rollomatic designs and manufactures high-precision CNC grinding machines (GrindSmart 5- and 6-axis tool grinders, ShapeSmart cylindrical pinch/peel grinders, Strausak ONE) and laser profile cutting systems (LaserSmart 510, 510 Femto, 810XL) for the production and resharpening of rotary cutting tools used across medical, dental, aerospace, automotive/EV, and microtechnology industries. The company complements its machines with proprietary programming software (VirtualGrind Pro, ShapeSmart Pro, P4Smart, LaserSuite), Smart Connectivity (RCONNECT/RMONITOR), automation integration, peripherals, and full turnkey solutions including training.

Product overview

Rollomatic is a Swiss precision machine manufacturer offering a portfolio of CNC grinding and laser machining solutions for cutting tool manufacturing. The product portfolio consists of four core machine families: (1) GrindSmart® Series – 5- and 6-axis CNC tool grinders including Nano, 530, 630, 660, and 830 models for rotary cutting tools; (2) ShapeSmart®NP30/NP50 – precision cylindrical pinch/peel grinding machines for blank preparation and non-round applications; (3) LaserSmart® 510/810XL series – laser profile cutting systems for ultra-hard materials including a femtosecond laser variant; and (4) Strausak ONE – 5-axis CNC tool grinder for production and resharpening. Supporting the machine portfolio is a software suite including VirtualGrind®Pro (grinding programming), ShapeSmart®Pro (punch programming), P4Smart® (profile grinding), Tool Sketcher (2D drawings), and LaserSuite (laser operations). Smart Connectivity (RCONNECT/RMONITOR) provides Industry 4.0 data access. The company also offers turnkey solutions, automation integration, peripherals, and training through its Learning Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strausak ONE: 5-axis CNC-tool grinder for high quality production or resharpening of cutting tools
• GrindSmart
• LaserSmart
• ShapeSmart
• VirtualGrind Pro
• LASERSMART
• SmartConnectivity
• StickSmart
• SmartPunch

Products and services

• GrindSmart Series High-precision 5-axis and 6-axis CNC grinding machines for production and resharpening of rotary cutting tools, shipped with VirtualGrind Pro programming software. Includes micro-tool (Nano), standard (530), and large-capacity (630/660/830) variants for cutting-tool manufacturers.
• ShapeSmart NP30 4-axis precision pinch and peel cylindrical grinding machine for cutting-tool blank preparation, including endmills, drills, and stepped cylindrical tools. Covers diameter range Ø 0.025–25.0 mm with diameter/length ratio up to 400×D.
• ShapeSmart NP50 5-axis precision cylindrical pinch/peel grinding machine with integrated 3-axis robot loader for cutting-tool blank preparation and non-round punch and mold applications. Grinding diameter range 0.025–25 mm with radius shape accuracy within 0.003 mm.
• RPG II Hydraulic precision plunge grinding machine with magazine loader for high-performance cylindrical infeed grinding of cutting-tool blanks including drills, form tools, reamers, endmills, and precision punches (Ø 0.2–8 mm).
• LaserSmart 810XL 6-axis laser profile cutting machine for ultra-hard material cutting tools (PCD, CVD, MCD, natural diamond, PCBN). Machines tools up to 300 mm diameter, 350 mm length, and 15 kg, with an automatic 30-part robot loader for automotive, aerospace, and woodworking industries.
• LaserSmart 510 5-axis laser profile cutting machine designed to cut up to 450% faster than conventional laser machining, processing ultra-hard materials including PCD, CVD diamond, single crystal diamond, natural diamond, and PCBN.
• LaserSmart 510 Femto Femtosecond laser variant of LaserSmart 510 for ultra-precision cutting and sharpening, processing PCD, P-CBN, CVD, MCD, natural diamond, ceramics, carbide, sapphire, glass, and new material combinations, with surface roughness of Ra 0.04 μm and 3D SmartFluting capability.
• Strausak ONE 5-axis CNC tool grinder for high-quality production or resharpening of cutting tools up to Ø32 mm in HSS, carbide, or ceramic. Features full direct drive axes, actively cooled cast iron frame, integrated automation, and NUMROTO programming software integration.
• VirtualGrind Pro Programming software for GrindSmart 5- and 6-axis CNC grinding machines. Includes a tool package covering drills, endmills, form tools, burs, taps, inserts, boring bars, and blank prep programs, with 3D simulation, automatic compensation, StickSmart wheel cleaning, and free lifetime software updates.
• ShapeSmart Pro Programming software for ShapeSmart cylindrical grinding machines. Enables programming of non-round and eccentric punch shapes by importing profiles in .dxf format.
• LaserSuite Software for LaserSmart machines with 3D operation simulation, laser beam trajectory inspection, cycle time optimization, offline programming, and Rollomatic JobManager for unmanned production.
• P4Smart Offline programming and simulation software that automatically produces grinding paths for profile grinding operations.
• Tool Sketcher Software that generates 2D drawings from 3D tool simulations created in VirtualGrind Pro, exportable in DXF or PNG format.
• Smart Connectivity (RCONNECT / RMONITOR) Industry 4.0 connectivity solution combining RCONNECT (structured machine and tool data access via OPC-UA / UMATI) and RMONITOR (machine productivity dashboard with smartphone access, status notifications, and production report export).
• Peripherals Supporting peripheral equipment for grinding cells, including oil filtration systems, mist collectors, balancing machines, wheel presetting and dressing machines, grinding oils, grinding wheels, and metrology equipment.
• Turnkey Solutions Complete turnkey production-line solution including Sales Team project definition, Applications Engineer studies, machine selection, options and accessories, peripheral equipment, programming, training, and Factory/Site Acceptance Tests.
• Rollomatic Learning Center Training programs delivered in-person and virtually covering machine operation, programming, and optimization of Rollomatic CNC and laser machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diameter/length ratio up to 400x D achievable on ShapeSmart NP30
• +7 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC provides 6-axis robots integrated into Rollomatic GrindSmart 630RS, 630RW, and 630RW3 machines. The robotic automation enables flexible tool loading with tools up to 500.0mm in length.
• UMATI (OPC Foundation)coreTechnology or IntegrationRollomatic Smart Connectivity solutions comply with UMATI standard using OPC-UA communications protocol, facilitating connections between peripherals in production processes and enabling data exchange with third-party systems.
• NUMROTOcoreTechnology or IntegrationNUMROTO is the preferred solution for tool programming integrated into STRAUSAK ONE machines. It has been the preferred tool programming solution for over 25 years, offering unlimited programming possibilities with accurate 3D simulation and reliable performance prediction.
• PCD, CVD, MCD Materials SupplierssupportingTechnology or IntegrationLaserSmart machines process ultra-hard materials including PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond), CVD Diamond, MCD (Monocrystalline Diamond), PCBN, natural diamond, ceramics, carbide, sapphire, and glass from various material suppliers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ANCA: ANCA is an Australian-founded global manufacturer of CNC tool and cutter grinders (MX, MX5, FX5 series) with a comparable software stack. It is the closest direct competitor to Rollomatic's GrindSmart product family and serves the same medical/aerospace/automotive cutting-tool customers.
• Vollmer Group: Vollmer is a German manufacturer of CNC tool grinding and EDM erosion machines (VGrind, QXD series) focused on rotary cutting tools. It competes head-to-head with Rollomatic's GrindSmart and ShapeSmart lines in the same production and resharpening end markets.
• Walter Maschinenbau: Walter Maschinenbau (now part of United Grinding Group) builds HELITRONIC-series 5-axis CNC tool grinders under the same production-resharpening value proposition as Rollomatic. Its application overlap in medical, automotive and aerospace tooling makes it a direct peer.
• EWAG: EWAG is a Swiss precision grinding specialist (also under United Grinding Group) focused on PCD/CBN and carbide cutting tools, with manual and CNC machines for tool and insert production. Direct overlap with Rollomatic's LaserSmart ultra-hard material applications and ShapeSmart blank prep products.
• Studer (United Grinding Group): Studer is a Swiss cylindrical grinding specialist whose S33/S41/S31/S151 machines overlap Rollomatic's ShapeSmart cylindrical pinch/peel grinding offering. Same customer profile of precision-cutting-tool blanks and punches.
• Schütte (Alfred H. Schütte): Schütte is a German manufacturer of multi-spindle CNC machines and tool grinding equipment, competing in the same production-grinding and tool-resharpening segment with overlap in cutting-tool customer base.

Broad incumbents

• United Grinding Group: United Grinding Group is a large Swiss-based holding encompassing EWAG, Studer, Walter Maschinenbau, Schaudt and Mägerle. As the parent of several of Rollomatic's direct competitors, it represents the most relevant broad incumbent across cylindrical and tool grinding.
• Makino: Makino is a Japanese-founded global machine tool builder with grinding and EDM capabilities serving aerospace and medical customers. While not a tool-grinder specialist, it competes for adjacent capital budgets with Rollomatic in precision-component manufacturing.
• DMG MORI: DMG MORI is a major global machine tool builder with a broad portfolio including milling, turning, additive and laser systems. As a general-purpose incumbent it competes indirectly for the same high-precision customer capex as Rollomatic.

Emerging players

• Saacke: Saacke is a German manufacturer of tool grinding and resharpening machines (including 5-axis CNC platforms). It is a smaller, more specialized competitor with overlapping product positioning in production and resharpening of rotary cutting tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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