Elbo Controlli

What Elbo Controlli does

Elbo Controlli S.R.L., founded in February 1983 in Seregno, Italy by Danilo and Massimiliano Tasca, manufactures and supplies electronic tool pre-setting (preset), measurement, and inspection machines for CNC machine tool operators across global manufacturing sectors. The company's core products are vertical preset machines in table-top (E236+, E346B series) and stand-alone (E46B, E46C, E68B, E81B, Sethy SIX, Hathor SIX) configurations, built around a proprietary natural granite structural platform that provides thermal and dimensional stability without software compensation or periodic recalibration. Supporting the hardware is a proprietary software ecosystem including TP32 integrated tool management software (with 50+ CNC post-processor formats), TID tool identification system using Data Matrix codes for automatic CNC corrector transfer to Fanuc, Heidenhain, and Siemens controls, Tool Flow data workflow module, and an automated tool storage cabinet with up to 576 compartments.

Elbo Controlli generates revenue primarily through one-time capital hardware sales of preset machines priced via quote-based enterprise sales, complemented by software licensing (TP32), aftermarket services including maintenance, training, and technical support, and a refurbished equipment line sold with 1-year warranty. The company operates with a global distributor and reseller network plus direct enterprise field sales, attending major trade shows including MECSPE (Bologna), BIMU (Milan), and EMO Hannover. Since 2017, Elbo Controlli has been the strategic partner of Japanese NIKKEN KOSAKUSHO WORKS LTD., serving as its official supplier of preset equipment and gaining access to NIKKEN's global aerospace, automotive, and precision machinery customer base. The company is headquartered in Meda, Italy (moved from Seregno) with a production facility completed in July 2019, and employs 11-50 people across its operations.

Name

Elbo Controlli

Legal name

Elbo Controlli S.R.L.

Website

https://elbocontrolli.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elbo Controlli S.R.L. manufactures tool pre-setting, measurement, and inspection machines (presets) for CNC machine tool operators across aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, marine, and precision engineering sectors, leveraging proprietary natural granite structural components and an integrated TP32 tool management software ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Tool Presetting and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

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), Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• CNC tool presetters
• Tool measurement machines
• Tool inspection systems
• Tool management software
• CNC measurement equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Meda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Preset Machines: Sale of preset machines (table-top and stand-alone models) for tool preregistration, measurement, and inspection. Various series including E236+, E346B, E46B, E46C, E68, E81, and SIX models. One-time capital purchase model.
2. Software Licensing - TP32 Tool Management: Integrated tool management software (TP32) licensed to manufacturing operations for toolroom management, inventory control, and CNC integration. May include subscription updates.
3. Aftermarket Services: Post-sale maintenance, training, and support services. Includes technical support, installation, operator training courses, and annual distributor updates.
4. Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of reconditioned preset machines at reduced prices with 1-year warranty.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elbo Controlli manufactures tool pre-setting, measurement, and inspection machines for CNC machine tools, built on natural granite bases. The company also produces proprietary tool management software (TP32) and complementary accessories such as automated loading/unloading systems for industrial machining environments.

Product overview

Elbo Controlli NIKKEN is a manufacturer of electronic tool pre-setting, measurement, and inspection equipment for machine tools, operating for over 40 years. The core product portfolio centers on vertical preset machines (table-top and stand-alone configurations) used for tool pre-registration and measurement outside the CNC machine. Key preset lines include the E236+ (entry-level table-top), E346B series (advanced table-top with autofocus), E46B series (stand-alone with new AS371 optical scales and 15.6" touchscreen), E46C/E46CX (full-CNC stand-alone), E68B series (larger-format stand-alone), E81B series, and the SIX series (Sethy SIX, Hathor SIX) with integrated tool recognition. Supporting the preset hardware, the software ecosystem includes TP32 (integrated tool management software for inventory, consumption, ERP/CAD integration), TID (unique tool identification via Data Matrix for automatic CNC corrector transfer), and Tool Flow (tool data workflow management). Accessories include the Automatic Tool Storage cabinet (up to 576 compartments, RFID/barcode access), DPF drawbar pulling force meters, optical scales (SLIDE model), pinion-rack transducers (M5 and Round EC systems), incremental encoders (EC63, EC40), and B4U digital readouts for machine tools. The company also sells refurbished presets with a 1-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tool pre-setting and inspection machines

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in tool preparation time through parallel setup workflow
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NIKKEN KOSAKUSHO WORKS LTD.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Since 2017, Elbo Controlli has been the Strategic Partner of NIKKEN group, becoming the official supplier of machines for tool preregistration, inspection, and measurement (presets). NIKKEN is a leading manufacturer of tool holders and tool accessories since 1958, serving aerospace, automotive, and high-precision machinery sectors globally. NIKKEN produces 500,000 tool holders, 8,000 rotary tables, and 250,000 boring heads annually, with a global workforce exceeding 550 employees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ZEISS Industrial Metrology: ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers precision metrology including CNC tool measurement and shop-floor inspection. As a much larger metrology incumbent, ZEISS competes in the high-end precision segment where Elbo Controlli also plays.
• Schunk: German Schunk is a leading provider of tool holding, clamping, and automation technology. Its tool presetting and shrinking systems overlap with Elbo Controlli's offerings for CNC machining operations.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division provides dimensional measurement and CNC tool inspection solutions. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping tool measurement and shop-floor metrology offerings that compete with Elbo Controlli at enterprise customers.
• Marposs: Italian-headquartered Marposs is a global leader in measurement, inspection, and process control for machining. It offers tool measurement and preset systems as part of a broader industrial metrology portfolio, competing with Elbo Controlli in the tool presetting niche while serving a wider customer base.
• Renishaw: Renishaw is a global metrology and additive manufacturing company offering tool measurement probes, setzers, and inspection systems for CNC machines. It competes with Elbo Controlli on tool measurement accuracy and OEM relationships with major CNC control suppliers.

Direct peers

• BIG KAISER: Swiss-based BIG KAISER is a precision tooling manufacturer offering tool holders, presetters, and tool measurement systems. It directly competes with Elbo Controlli in tool presetting and serves overlapping high-precision machining customers globally.
• Zoller: German-based Zoller is a leading direct competitor in tool presetting, measurement, and management solutions for CNC machining. Both companies target the same end customers (CNC operators, tool manufacturers) with similar preset hardware and integrated tool management software portfolios.
• Speroni S.p.A. Italian-based Speroni manufactures tool presetting and measuring machines for CNC applications. It is a direct peer sharing the same Italian customer base, similar product architecture (presetters with optical measurement), and overlapping distribution channels in precision machining.
• Haimer: German-based Haimer is a specialist in tool holding, shrinking, balancing, and presetting technology. It competes directly with Elbo Controlli in the tool measurement and management segment and serves overlapping aerospace, automotive, and precision machining customers.

Others

• NIKKEN Kosakusho Works: Japanese tool holder manufacturer and Elbo Controlli's strategic partner since 2017. NIKKEN is the official supplier relationship and routes tool measurement demand to Elbo Controlli, making it a key channel partner rather than a competitor in presets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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