INDEX TRAUB

Name

INDEX TRAUB

Legal name

INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG Hahn & Tessky

Website

https://index-werke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

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), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

Keywords

• CNC turning machines
• Turn-mill centers
• Multi-spindle lathes
• Sliding headstock machines
• Production turning machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Esslingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Tool Sales: Sale of CNC turning machines, automatic lathes, turn-mill centers, multi-spindle machines, and sliding headstock machines as capital equipment. Revenue generated from one-time capital equipment purchases with variable configurations based on customer requirements.
2. iXservices (Service, Spare Parts, Maintenance): Comprehensive after-sales services including machine check, spare parts, maintenance, repair service, retrofit, refit (components overhaul, complete overhaul), process support (setting up, retooling, process optimization), training, and financial solutions (financing, rental model).
3. Tool Holders and Accessories: Sale of tool holders, spindle reductions, clamping devices and other machine accessories through iXshop online parts ordering.
4. Financial Solutions: Financing and rental model offerings for machine purchases, providing revenue through financial services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

INDEX TRAUB designs, manufactures, and services precision CNC turning machines, turn-mill centers, multi-spindle lathes, and sliding headstock machines under the INDEX and TRAUB brands. The portfolio is complemented by the proprietary INDEX iXpanel Industry 4.0 operating system, programming and simulation software, intelligent automation solutions (bar loading, machine-integrated automation, robot cells), tool holders, and the iXservices after-sales program (spare parts, maintenance, repair, retrofit, process support, training, and financial solutions).

Product overview

INDEX TRAUB is a manufacturer of CNC turning machines and turn-mill centers operating under two brands (INDEX and TRAUB). The product portfolio is organized into machine categories and supporting solutions: Turn-mill centers (G series from G160 to G520, and R series R200/R300) handle complete machining from simple to complex workpieces; Production turning machines (C100, C200, ABC) are designed for fast, cost-effective production of standard and complex turned parts; Multi-spindle machines (MS series from MS12-4 to MS52-6) combine CNC technology with cam-controlled machine advantages for series and small series production; Sliding headstock machines (TNL series) manufacture long, slim parts up to 32mm diameter. Supporting offerings include intelligent automation solutions (bar loading, machine-integrated solutions, robot solutions, customized solutions), software and control products (iXpanel Industry 4.0 operating system, Siemens/FANUC/TRAUB CNC controllers, programming and simulation software, technology packages), tool holders, and iXservices covering maintenance, retrofit, process support, training, and financial solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iXpanel: Industry 4.0 ready operating system for direct communication with business organization and machine controllers.
• iXshop
• iXservices

Products and services

• INDEX G160 Turn-Mill Center Compact turn-mill center with 42mm/65mm spindle clearance, chuck diameter up to 130 or 175mm, and turning length up to 760mm, designed for complete machining of simple to complex workpieces in one setup for aerospace, medical, automotive, and general industrial customers.
• INDEX G200.2 Turn-Mill Center Turn-mill center with 65mm spindle clearance, 165mm chuck diameter, and 660mm turning length for complete machining of complex workpieces.
• INDEX G200.3 / INDEX G220 Turn-Mill Center Turn-mill center with 76mm spindle clearance, 230mm chuck diameter, 207 Nm max torque, and 900mm turning length.
• INDEX G300 / INDEX G320 Turn-Mill Center Turn-mill center with 102mm spindle clearance, 250mm chuck diameter, and 1400mm turning length.
• INDEX G400 / INDEX G420 Turn-Mill Center Large turn-mill center with 120mm spindle clearance, 400mm chuck diameter, 1000 Nm max torque, and 1600mm/2300mm turning length.
• INDEX G500 / INDEX G520 Turn-Mill Center Largest turn-mill center with 120mm spindle clearance, 500mm chuck diameter, 2000 Nm max torque, and 1600/2300mm turning length.
• INDEX R200 Turn-Mill Center Compact turn-mill center with 65mm bar diameter, 5,000 rpm speed, 24kW max power, and 190 Nm max torque.
• INDEX R300 Turn-Mill Center Mid-size turn-mill center with 102mm bar diameter, 3,500 rpm max speed, 52kW max power, and 690 Nm max torque.
• INDEX C100 Production Turning Machine Compact production turning machine with 42mm spindle clearance, 110mm chuck diameter, and 400mm turning length, designed for fast, cost-effective production of standard and complex turned parts.
• INDEX C200 Production Turning Machine Production turning machine with 65(90)mm spindle clearance, 160mm chuck diameter, and 550mm turning length for high-volume production of turned parts.
• INDEX ABC Production Turning Machine Production turning machine with 65mm spindle clearance, 6,000 rpm max speed, 27kW max power, and 145 Nm max torque.
• TRAUB MS12-4 Multi-Spindle / Sliding Headstock Machine Multi-spindle and sliding headstock machine with 13mm max spindle clearance, 15,000 rpm max speed, and 52/130mm max Z-travel, suited for series and small series production.
• INDEX MS16-6 / MS16-6 Plus Multi-Spindle Lathe Multi-spindle lathe with 16/22mm bar diameter, 10,000 rpm max speed, 15kW max power, and 18 Nm max torque, combining CNC flexibility with cam-controlled production advantages.
• INDEX MS24-6 Multi-Spindle Machine Multi-spindle machine with 24mm bar diameter, 10,000 rpm speed, and 18 Nm max torque.
• INDEX MS24-8 Multi-Spindle Machine Multi-spindle machine with 24mm bar diameter and 18 Nm max torque.
• INDEX MS32-6 Multi-Spindle Machine Multi-spindle machine with 32mm bar diameter, 8,000 rpm max speed, 19kW max power, and 40 Nm max torque.
• INDEX MS40-6 Multi-Spindle Machine Multi-spindle machine with 40mm bar diameter, 7,000 rpm max speed, and 57 Nm max torque.
• INDEX MS40-8 Multi-Spindle Machine Multi-spindle machine with 57 Nm max torque.
• INDEX MS52-6 Multi-Spindle Machine Large multi-spindle machine with 52mm bar diameter, 5,000 rpm max speed, 30kW max power, and 130 Nm max torque.
• TRAUB TNL12 Sliding Headstock Automatic Sliding headstock automatic with 13mm spindle clearance, 12,000 rpm max speed, and 130mm max Z-travel, designed to manufacture long, slim parts up to 32mm diameter.
• TRAUB TNL20 Sliding Headstock Automatic Sliding headstock automatic with 20mm spindle clearance and 205mm max Z-travel.
• INDEX iXpanel Industry 4.0 Operating System Industry 4.0 ready operating system enabling direct communication with business organization and machine controllers, focused on control and production with i4.0 integration. Sold as a standalone software product for INDEX and TRAUB CNC turning machines.
• CNC Controllers (Siemens, FANUC, TRAUB) CNC controller options available as machine control configurations, including Siemens, FANUC, and TRAUB controllers.
• Programming and Simulation Software Award-winning programming and simulation software solutions for INDEX and TRAUB machine tools, sold as a standalone software product for offline programming and process simulation.
• iXservices (Service, Spare Parts, Maintenance, Retrofit, Training, Financial Solutions) Comprehensive after-sales service offering covering machine check, spare parts, maintenance, repair service, retrofit, refit (components overhaul, complete overhaul), process support (setting up, retooling, process optimization), training, and financial solutions (financing, rental model) for INDEX and TRAUB CNC turning machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete machining reduces setup and handling time by eliminating multiple machine transfers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WITTENSTEIN galaxie GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Strategic partnership where WITTENSTEIN galaxie GmbH supplies the miniaturized Galaxie gearbox system for integration into INDEX CNC turning machines. The Galaxie gearbox was developed 2006-2023, winning Hermes Award 2015, inducted into Deutscher Zukunftspreis Circle of Excellence 2018, and recognized as an independent gearbox class by research/academic communities. Series production of accuracy line variant began in 2022 specifically for customer Index-Werke GmbH & Co. KG Hahn & Tessky, with miniaturized versions launched in 2023 winning Surgical Robotics Groundbreaking Technology Award.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haas Automation: Largest American CNC machine tool builder offering a broad range of CNC mills, lathes and rotary products. Competes with INDEX TRAUB in production turning, especially at lower price points and through a high-volume, factory-direct model.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based broad manufacturer offering CNC milling, EDM, laser and turnkey manufacturing solutions. Overlaps with INDEX TRAUB in precision turning and serves the same aerospace and medical customers but via a much broader solution portfolio.
• Okuma: Broad Japanese CNC machine tool maker offering turning machines as part of a wider portfolio of lathes, machining centers and multitasking machines. Overlaps with INDEX TRAUB in turning but competes more broadly across the wider CNC market.

Direct peers

• Yamazaki Mazak: Major Japanese manufacturer of CNC turning machines, multi-tasking centers and machining centers. Directly competes with INDEX TRAUB in precision turning and turn-mill segments globally, including in aerospace and medical.
• DMG MORI: World's largest manufacturer of CNC machine tools including turning machines, turn-mill centers and multi-tasking machines. Directly competes with INDEX TRAUB across turn-mill and multi-spindle turning segments and serves the same aerospace, automotive and medical end markets.
• Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry: Japanese specialist in CNC turning machines and multi-tasking turning centers with a product range closely overlapping INDEX TRAUB's turn-mill and production turning portfolios. Highly comparable in target customer base (small precision turned parts).
• Star Micronics: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes including Swiss-type sliding headstock machines (SR, SB, SW series) directly competing with TRAUB's TNL product line for small-diameter precision turned parts production.
• EMAG: German manufacturer of turning machines, grinding machines and turn-key production systems. Direct competitor to INDEX TRAUB in CNC turning, particularly for automotive and e-mobility drivetrain components, and a fellow German Mittelstand industrial player.
• Citizen Machinery: Japanese specialist in CNC lathes — particularly famous for Cincom sliding headstock automatics — directly competing with TRAUB's TNL series and serving the same precision turned-parts customers (medical, electronics, automotive).
• Tornos: Swiss manufacturer of Swiss-type sliding headstock lathes and multi-spindle turning machines. Directly competes with TRAUB in the sliding headstock segment and serves overlapping watchmaking, medical and electronics customers in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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