Metrom

What Metrom does

METROM Mechatronische Maschinen GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of specialty CNC machining equipment founded in 2001 by Dr. Michael Schwaar in Chemnitz and now headquartered in Hartmannsdorf, Saxony. The company builds Pentapod 5-axis CNC machines based on a patented 5-strut parallel kinematics architecture with an icosahedral housing that delivers 3 micrometer repeatability without requiring a machine foundation and supports hybrid subtractive/additive manufacturing (WAAM for metals, SEAM for plastics). Its product portfolio comprises stationary P-Series machining centers (P800 to P2000), mobile PM-Series portable milling machines for on-site deployment, and the SEAMHex industrial 3D printer launched in 2024 with print speeds up to 1 m/s and 10 kg/h material throughput. All machines are manufactured in Germany and shipped globally through a representative network.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: high-ticket, quote-based hardware sales (P-Series, PM-Series, SEAMHex) configured via an online configurator and closed through direct enterprise sales with multi-month build cycles, complemented by a 15-year-old on-site machining services line that deploys PM-Series machines to customer sites in the Americas and Europe. Customers span energy and power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, medical technology, tool and die making, offshore renewables, mining, and heavy construction, with anchor institutional users including Fraunhofer IWU, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, and SLV Halle GmbH. The company is family-controlled, with CEO Susanne Witt (the founder's daughter) and CTO Marcus Witt leading 11-50 employees, and has received SAB development-bank funding for digitalization rather than institutional growth equity.

Name

Metrom

Legal name

METROM Mechatronische Maschinen GmbH

Website

https://metrom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METROM Mechatronische Maschinen GmbH is a German manufacturer of patented Pentapod 5-axis CNC machines, mobile PM-Series milling systems, and the SEAMHex industrial 3D printer, serving energy, oil and gas, aerospace, medical, and tool-and-die customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machining Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

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), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Composite & Continuous-Fiber 3D Printers (IMAAAAAD), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• CNC machining systems
• 5-axis machining centers
• Parallel kinematics machines
• Industrial 3D printing
• Hybrid manufacturing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartmannsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of Pentapod 5-axis CNC machining centers (P-Series) and portable milling machines (PM-Series). Machines are manufactured in Germany and delivered globally within 8-10 months.
2. On-Site Machining Services: Mobile CNC machining services delivered globally using PM-series machines. Includes repair, maintenance, and modification of large components at customer sites in energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, and other industries.
3. Industrial 3D Printer Sales: Sale of SEAMHex industrial 3D printers with high-speed printing capabilities for large plastic parts. Includes SEAM extrusion unit technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

METROM manufactures and sells Pentapod 5-axis CNC machining centers (P-Series stationary, PM-Series portable mobile machines) based on patented 5-strut parallel kinematics with icosahedral housing. The company also produces the SEAMHex industrial high-speed 3D printer for large plastic parts and offers mobile on-site machining services for repair, maintenance, and modification of large components at customer sites worldwide.

Product overview

METROM offers a portfolio of unique Pentapod 5-axis CNC machines based on patented 5-strut parallel kinematics with icosahedral housing design. The product range includes stationary P-Series 5-axis machining centers (P800, P1000, P1400, P2000) for precision milling and hybrid manufacturing, and mobile PM-Series machines for on-site machining operations. All machines feature hybrid manufacturing capability combining milling with additive manufacturing (WAAM for metals, SEAM extrusion for plastics). The SEAMHex industrial 3D printer, developed with 1A Technologies' SEAM extrusion technology, provides high-speed plastic printing at up to 1 m/s. The company also provides on-site machining services as a value-added offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pentapod: Patent-protected 5-strut parallel kinematics CNC machine technology with icosahedron housing design.
• P-Series
• PM-Series
• SEAMHex

Products and services

• P-Series 5-Axis Machining Center Stationary Pentapod 5-axis CNC machining centers available in four sizes (P800 800x800x500mm, P1000 1000x1000x600mm, P1400 1400x1400x800mm, P2000 2000x2000x1000mm). Achieves 3μm repeatability without a machine foundation, supports hybrid manufacturing combining milling with WAAM metal 3D printing, and operates at feed rates up to 60,000 mm/min. Designed for industrial manufacturers in aerospace, medical technology, and precision engineering.
• PM-Series Portable Milling Machine Mobile 5-axis CNC milling machines with detachable icosahedral upper head that separates from the frame for flexible positioning horizontally or vertically around large workpieces. Achieves 3μm repeatability without a machine foundation. Transportable by truck or airplane in AMJ containers for on-site machining, repair, and maintenance of large components in energy, oil & gas, power plants, mining, and heavy industry.
• SEAMHex Industrial 3D Printer Industrial high-speed 3D printer with 7-axis concept using a Hexapod printing bed (6-axis with up to 45° tilt and 20° torsional movement) and patent-protected SEAM extrusion technology. Achieves printing speeds up to 1 m/s with material output of 10 kg/h. Build volume 1100x800x600mm, handles parts up to 100kg. Uses pellet-based extrusion for cost efficiency and a patent bypass nozzle for dynamic material flow regulation. Designed for large plastic parts production in medical technology, automotive, aerospace, furniture, and mechanical engineering.
• On-Site Machining Services Mobile CNC machining services delivered globally using PM-Series portable machines for on-site repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of large components. Serves industries including energy (turbine repair), oil & gas (pipe connections from duplex steel/Inconel), offshore (wind and tidal power installations), power plants, crane/bridge construction, mining, and tool & die making. Over 15 years of operational experience with services available in the Americas and Europe. Includes setup, calibration, and machining by experienced operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3µm repeatability without machine foundation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oscar PLT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Project partner in TIG 3D AM cell joint project for development of innovative 3D welding technology and systems for adaptive high-rate AM metal processing with graded component properties.
• Fraunhofer IWUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Research partnership in joint projects. METROM cooperates with Fraunhofer IWU in SAB-funded research projects including TIG 3D AM cell. Fraunhofer IWU uses a Pentapod system and collaborates on hybrid manufacturing development combining SEAM 3D printing and machining.
• B2B Production Forum PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2025Collaborative industry event including ACSYS, Batix Software, GROB-WERKE, KAPP GmbH, Krebs & Riedel, NSH TECHNOLOGY, N+P Informationssysteme, PEMTec, Parker, Profiroll Technologies, Qcision, SIEMENS, SITEC Industrietechnologie.
• BTU Cottbus – SenftenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership within WI+R alliance. METROM's CNC machines form the basis for one of the most flexible and sustainable repair factories worldwide. BTU uses METROM systems for Hybrid Manufacturing research.
• 1A TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for SEAM extrusion unit integrated into SEAMHex 3D printer. Also provides HY5CAM CAM system for combined 3D printing and machining operations.
• millfax GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended contract manufacturer for tool and die making using Pentapod machining centers. 20-year working relationship with METROM.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf SE + Co. KG: German industrial technology leader in machine tools, laser technology, and additive manufacturing. Operates a broad TruPrint additive portfolio and a much larger installed base than METROM, but overlaps in hybrid manufacturing and customer base.
• DMG Mori: Global leader in CNC machine tools, including 5-axis machining centers. A much larger, diversified incumbent with broad product lines; competes in the same 5-axis CNC category as METROM's P-Series but with vastly greater scale, service network, and product breadth.

Direct peers

• Makino Milling Machine Co. Japanese manufacturer of high-precision 5-axis CNC machining centers and large-format milling machines. Competes with METROM in aerospace, medical, and energy markets where 5-axis precision and hybrid capability are valued.
• Breton S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of large 5-axis CNC machining centers and gantry machines. Comparable to METROM in targeting large-format, complex-geometry workpieces in aerospace, energy, and heavy industrial applications.
• Hermle AG: German manufacturer of high-precision 5-axis CNC machining centers, a direct competitor to METROM's P-Series. Targets similar aerospace, medical, and tool & die customers, with a broader model range and more established global service footprint.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-based provider of 5-axis CNC milling and EDM systems serving aerospace, medical, and模具customers. Overlaps with METROM in 5-axis precision machining and increasingly in hybrid manufacturing solutions.
• Hurco Companies: US-based manufacturer of CNC machining centers including 5-axis models. Targets job shops and contract manufacturers with similar flexibility and ease-of-use value propositions as METROM's P-Series.

Emerging players

• voxeljet AG: German provider of industrial 3D printers and on-demand printed parts, including large-format binder jetting systems. Comparable to METROM's SEAMHex in large-format industrial additive manufacturing and German-engineered positioning.
• Thermwood Corporation: US manufacturer of large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) systems for big plastic and composite parts, with a hybrid printing-and-trimming approach. Competes with METROM's SEAMHex in the high-speed, large-format 3D printing segment.
• BigRep GmbH: Berlin-based developer of large-format industrial FFF 3D printers for industrial and design applications. Closely comparable to SEAMHex in target use cases (large plastic parts for furniture, design, prototypes, fixtures).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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