Schiavi Macchine International

What Schiavi Macchine International does

Schiavi Macchine International is an Italian manufacturer of press brakes and sheet metal bending machinery, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Ghisalba, Italy. The company designs, manufactures, and services a portfolio of press brakes spanning roughly 130 to 1200 tons of capacity, organized around product lines including LineAr, HFBx, HFBS, and BSTS, alongside complementary shears, robotic bending cells, and integrated automation systems. Cited proprietary mechanical innovations include LineAr Crowning Free, the Modular Lower Table design, and the STPC (Self-Thickening-Pressure-Control) system. The company has installed over 14,000 machines worldwide across more than six decades of operation, serving industrial metalworking customers in segments including automotive and general fabrication.

The company operates an in-house software division called Task, established in 1984, which develops the CNC control software, offline programming tools, 3D simulation environments, and real-time process monitoring applications used across its equipment portfolio. This software layer is positioned as part of an Industry 4.0/5.0 offering and extends into broader automation through robotic bending cells and integrated production lines. Reference customers publicly named include Iveco, Aspet, Maico, and OMR, spanning automotive and industrial equipment end markets.

Schiavi Macchine International is privately held and has been owned by the Zinetti Technologies group since 2013. The company sells via direct and distributor channels with quote-based pricing on capital equipment and exports globally. It reports a workforce of 11-50 employees and claims R&D investment exceeding 10% of revenue. Recent activity has included a 2021 Hybrid press brake line launch, expansion of the Task software division, brand restyling, and the opening of a secondary office in Grassobbio, indicating ongoing product-driven expansion under group ownership.

Name

Schiavi Macchine International

Legal name

Schiavi Macchine International Srl

Website

https://schiavimacchine.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schiavi Macchine International is an Italian manufacturer of press brakes, robotic bending cells, and bending automation software serving industrial metalworking customers globally. Founded in 1958 and owned by Zinetti Technologies since 2013, the company has installed over 14,000 machines worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Forming Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Industrial press brakes
• Sheet metal bending
• Robotic bending cells
• Metalworking automation
• CNC press brake machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghisalba

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Press Brake Sales: Sale of hydraulic and hybrid press brakes (Linear, HFBX, HFBS, BSTS models) ranging from 130 tons to 1200 tons and 3m to 12m in length. Customizable according to customer specifications.
2. Robotic Bending Cells and Automation Systems: Sale of automated bending cells (TK FLEXIBEND, MEGABEND, MINIBEND), Compact Server, Compact Tower, Multi Tower, and three-position pallet changers for sheet metal automation.
3. CNC Controls and Proprietary Software: Sale of numerical controls (Titano, Athena, SK12) and software solutions (Bending System, A.R.S., Orionix) for press brake management and production optimization.
4. Shear Machines: Sale of SCR shear machines with vertical cutting technology for sheet metal processing (4mm to 40mm thickness, 1.2m to 8m length).
5. Service, Maintenance and Spare Parts: After-sales service including maintenance, repair, retrofit, and spare parts supply. Technical support via ticketing system, help line, and WhatsApp. Training courses for customer personnel.
6. Second-hand Machine Sales: Sale of certified used press brakes alongside new machines. Includes machines from various brands (Gasparini, Gade, Vimercati, Schiavi) with guaranteed quality from specialized service department.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Schiavi Macchine International designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic and hybrid press brakes (LineAr, HFBX, HFBS, BSTS) along with robotic bending cells, automation equipment, and proprietary CNC/bending software for industrial sheet metal processing. The company also markets SCR shear machines, second-hand certified machinery, and after-sales service, maintenance, and training to industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Schiavi Macchine International is a manufacturer of hydraulic and hybrid press brakes and industrial automation systems. Its product portfolio centers on four press brake lines (LineAr, HFBx, HFBS, BSTS) complemented by robotic bending cells (TK FLEXIBEND, MEGABEND, and MINIBEND), automation equipment (Compact Server, Compact Tower, MULTI TOWER, Three-Position Pallet Changer), proprietary software (Titano, Athena, A.R.S., Bending System, Orionix), CNC controls (Task SK12, CRC3, EMBLAX), and SCR shear machines. The Task Dynamic automation division provides both hardware automation systems and integrated software solutions for sheet metal processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Task: Software division specializing in CNC controls, bending software, PLCs, and proprietary software solutions including Titano, Athena, Bending System, A.R.S., Orionix, CRC3, and EMBLAX.
• Task Dynamic

Products and services

• LineAr Press Brake Hydraulic press brake for sheet metal with internationally patented crowning-free system that eliminates the 'cayak' effect and keeps tool-holder tables perfectly horizontal and parallel for absolute profile linearity; available from 3 m / 130 ton to 12 m / 1,200 ton.
• HFBX Press Brake Versatile press brake with standard 8-axis rear mechanism (X1-X2-R1-R2-Z1-Z2), approach and return speeds up to 250 mm/s, 500 mm cylinder stroke and 800 mm span (up to 1,000 mm on request), designed for robotic integration.
• HFBS Press Brake Press brake for high-volume production with impeccable bending accuracy, featuring the internationally patented modular lower table, hydraulic system and low maintenance costs; in the market for over thirty years.
• BSTS Press Brake 4-axis press brake combining traditional Schiavi structure with rear mechanics (X-R) and a dedicated Task SK12 CNC; models range from 500 kN / 1.2 m to 1,250 kN / 4 m for simple and fast bending.
• TK FLEXIBEND CELL Robotic bending cell combining a press brake with a 7-axis robot on a ground-fixed rail (up to 19 meters) for automated picking, bending and unloading of a wide range of parts with consistent high quality.
• TK MEGABEND CELL Robotic bending cell with COMAU 6-axis robots (NJ 60-2.2 or NJ 110-3.0) and a supplementary 7th overhead axis (6-11 meters), optimizing space by keeping the press brake front free and combining with hydraulic or hybrid Schiavi press brakes.
• TK MINIBEND CELL Compact robotic bending cell for small and medium-sized parts, Industry 4.0 ready and prepared for Industry 5.0, with fully offline office programming and the latest COMAU robot model.
• Compact Server Space-saving automation for loading and unloading metal sheets, pre-assembled at the factory and delivered ready for integration with laser machines; PLC-based programming with integrated thickness monitoring.
• Compact Tower Modular automation for loading, unloading, and storage of metal sheets, configurable with drawers at different heights, non-slip forks and a three-position pallet changing system.
• MULTI TOWER Flexible, high-capacity automated storage solution for sheet metal processing, fully customizable and integrating with laser loading/unloading and sorting stations to create autonomous processing cells.
• Three-Position Pallet Changer System that minimizes downtime by performing sheet loading/unloading in the background, moving cut sheets to a third station for unloading or sorting.
• Athena CNC and Offline Software Advanced production management software functioning as both a numerical control and an offline programming tool, with 3D simulation, real-time process monitoring, bottleneck identification and seamless production control.
• A.R.S. (Automatic Robotic System) Proprietary software for simulation and programming of robotic bending islands, calculating correct trajectories for 6-axis, 7-axis gantry and 7-axis track robots across loading, bending and unloading operations, with collision management.
• Bending System Office Software Office software that generates bending sequences, tool configurations, bending programs and correct part developments in a short time, integrable with A.R.S. for robot gripper position simulation.
• Orionix Laser Automation Module Complete laser management, automation and sorting solution that manages the entire production process from individual sheet metal to finished and cut parts with seamless integration of laser, automation and sorting systems.
• Task SK12 CNC Compact numerical control for 4-axis press brakes (X-R-Y1-Y2), offering speed and ease of use with optional 2D automatic bending sequence search and network connectivity.
• Titano Numerical Control Numerical control software designed for upgrading dated presses, with an intuitive interface and advanced features to extend the life of existing equipment, optimized for complex processes.
• CRC3 Real-time Control Device Device for managing all activities required for real-time control of press brake devices; communicates with the numerical control and drives all axes of the press brake.
• EMBLAX Integrated Motor-Drive Compact solution integrating motor and drive into a single product, reducing footprint, cost and wiring complexity, with easy PC-based parameterization, diagnostics and real-time oscilloscope monitoring.
• SCR Shear Machine Shear machine with vertical cutting technology for vibration-free high-quality cuts, automatic variable cutting angle and RAE back-gauge retraction; cutting capacity 4-40 mm thickness and 1.2-8 m length.
• Service, Maintenance and Spare Parts After-sales service covering maintenance, repair, retrofit and spare parts supply, with technical support via ticketing system, help line and WhatsApp, plus training courses for customer personnel.
• Second-hand Machine Sales Sale of certified used press brakes alongside new machines, including machines from brands such as Gasparini, Gade, Vimercati and Schiavi, with quality guaranteed by Schiavi's specialized service department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extremely precise bending angles requiring no further corrections by operator
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PromecamhistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1958French company Promecam partnered with Schiavi brothers Vito and Giuseppe in 1958 to start the sheet metal machine production business. This collaboration marked the beginning of Schiavi's entry into press brake manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cincinnati Incorporated: Cincinnati Incorporated is a US-based manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting systems, and automation equipment. It competes with Schiavi in the press brake category, particularly for North American metalworking customers.
• Bystronic: Bystronic is a Swiss-based global leader in press brake manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication, offering press brakes, laser cutting, and automation systems. It directly competes with Schiavi across the same product categories and customer base.
• Salvagnini: Salvagnini is an Italian manufacturer of flexible manufacturing systems for sheet metal, including panel benders, press brakes, and robotic bending cells. It overlaps with Schiavi's Task Dynamic automation and bending cell portfolio.
• Trumpf: Trumpf is a German-based global leader in machine tools including press brakes and laser cutting systems, with strong automation and software offerings. It competes with Schiavi in premium press brakes and integrated bending automation.
• Amada: Amada is a Japanese global manufacturer of metalworking machinery including press brakes, laser cutters, and bending automation. Schiavi competes head-to-head with Amada in hydraulic and hybrid press brakes for industrial metalworking customers.
• Prima Power: Prima Power is an Italian manufacturer of sheet metal working machinery including press brakes, laser machines, and bending automation. As a fellow Italian OEM, it directly competes with Schiavi in the same geography and customer segments.
• Haco (Haco Kingsland): Haco is a Belgian manufacturer of press brakes, guillotine shears, and automation systems for sheet metal. It is a direct competitor to Schiavi in mid-range press brakes and automation solutions.
• LVD Strippit: LVD Strippit is a Belgian-based manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting systems, and punching/shearing equipment. It directly competes with Schiavi in the press brake category for industrial metalworking customers.

Others

• Yaskawa Motoman: Yaskawa Motoman is a global supplier of industrial robots and automation systems used in metalworking cells. While not a direct press brake OEM, it is an ecosystem participant whose robots are integrated into robotic bending cells such as Schiavi's TK FLEXIBEND (where Schiavi uses COMAU robots).

Emerging players

• Dener Makina: Dener Makina is a Turkish manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutters, and sheet metal machinery. It competes with Schiavi in the press brake category at a more value-oriented price point, particularly in emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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