Current EDM

What Current EDM does

Current EDM, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) drilling machines, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with its R&D, manufacturing, and sales/technical-support operations in Bloomington, Minnesota. The company designs, builds, and supports CNC and manual EDM drilling machines under the EdmDrill™ brand, organized across entry-level manual SD-series machines, mid-range CNC CT-series machines, premium fully enclosed systems such as the FT300, and large high-capacity RT-series machines capable of handling parts up to 10,000 lbs. Differentiated capabilities include the proprietary AEC24 24-position automatic electrode changer and AGC automatic guide changer for unattended production, EDM Milling for 3D-shape machining, and integration with FANUC and Siemens CNC controllers plus Nikken rotary tables.

The business model is hardware sales of configured machines and accessories through a North American authorized distributor network covering all U.S. states plus Canada and Mexico, supplemented by direct enterprise field sales in ten U.S. territories. Pricing is quote-based and varies by machine model, axis configuration, controller type, and optional automation; machines are sold with multi-year service capability, with technical support available for units up to 25 years old. Target segments are aerospace, automotive, medical, power generation, tool & die, electronics, and R&D customers that require precision hole drilling in conductive materials where conventional drilling is impractical.

Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or recent funding events. The company is operationally active with a current 2026 product catalog, an established multi-decade installed base, and no disclosed M&A, restructuring, or leadership changes on record. Distribution is exclusively North American, and the company's competitive positioning centers on U.S. manufacturing, long-tail service continuity, and automation-enabled unattended production rather than on cost leadership or geographic breadth.

Name

Current EDM

Legal name

Current EDM, Inc.

Website

https://currentedm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Current EDM manufactures EdmDrill CNC and manual EDM drilling machines in Minnesota, USA, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, power generation, and tool and die manufacturers through authorized distributors across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery (EDM Drilling Machines)

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• EDM drilling machines
• CNC machining equipment
• Electrical discharge machining
• Precision hole drilling
• Industrial drilling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain View

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. EDM Drilling Machines: Sale of CNC and manual EDM drilling machines including FT300, CT400, CT500, RT1800, RT3038, RT6050, ST300, SD22, SD4030, SD6040 series. Machines are sold with various configurations (3, 4, or 5 axis) and optional accessories like automatic electrode changers and rotary tables.
2. Machine Accessories and Options: Additional revenue from optional equipment and accessories including AEC24 Automatic Electrode Changer, AGC Automatic Guide Changer, Nikken rotary tables, safety light curtains, and upgrade packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Current EDM designs, manufactures, and sells CNC and manual EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) drilling machines under the EdmDrill™ brand for precision hole drilling in electrically conductive materials used in aerospace, automotive, medical, tool & die, and power generation industries. The product range spans entry-level manual machines (SD-series), mid-range CNC machines (CT/ST-series), and large high-capacity machines (RT-series), complemented by the FT300 premium model and optional automation modules such as the AEC24 Automatic Electrode Changer and AGC Automatic Guide Changer.

Product overview

Current EDM is a manufacturer of EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) drilling machines established in 1992. The product portfolio centers on the EdmDrill brand of precision drilling machines, organized across multiple series: entry-level manual SD series machines (SD22, SD22AS, SD4030, SD4030 CNC, SD6040, SD6040 CNC, SD6040KS, SD6040AS CNC), mid-range CNC machines (ST300 manual, CT400, CT400 with FANUC, CT500F), and large high-capacity machines (RT1800, RT3038, RT6050), plus the premium fully-enclosed FT300. The company also offers automation add-ons including the AEC24 Automatic Electrode Changer and AGC Automatic Guide Changer. Machines are designed and built primarily in Minnesota, USA, with R&D conducted at their Minneapolis facility. Key technology partners include FANUC and Siemens for CNC controls, and Nikken for rotary tables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EdmDrill™: Product line brand for EDM drilling machines including FT300, CT400, CT500, RT1800, RT3038, RT6050, ST300, SD22, SD4030, SD6040 models.

Products and services

• EdmDrill FT300 Fully enclosed 5-axis CNC EDM drilling machine for high-production work in Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Cutting Tools industries. Features Siemens SINUMERIK ONE controller with 22-inch high-resolution LCD display, AEC24 Automatic Electrode Changer, EDM Milling for 3D shapes, 12x6x16 inch XYZ travel, and robotic part loading/unloading support.
• EdmDrill CT400 with FANUC Versatile CNC EDM drilling machine with FANUC 0i-MF Plus controller, available in 3, 4, or 5 axis configurations. Features 18x12x16 inch XYZ travel, interfaces with robots, part loaders, and automation devices for tool room, job shop, and production applications.
• EdmDrill CT400 Versatile CNC EDM drilling machine with Siemens SINUMERIK ONE controller, AEC24 option available, and 47x64 inch footprint with up to 1000 lbs table weight capacity.
• EdmDrill CT500F High-precision, large capacity CNC EDM drilling machine with 22x14 inch XY travel, granite worktable for electrical isolation, and support for Nikken 5AX rotary tables. Configurable for submersed or non-submersed drilling; hundreds of CT500 units deployed in demanding production facilities worldwide.
• EdmDrill SD6040 Medium size manual EDM drilling machine with 23.6x15.7 inch XY travel, stainless steel worktable, touch-screen controller, and DXF input capability for tool room and production use.
• EdmDrill ST300 High-quality manual EDM driller with full-featured controller, 12x8 inch table travel, fixed bridge design, granite worktable for added stability, and 1000 lbs capacity.
• EdmDrill SD4030 Mid-size EDM drilling machine with 15.7x11.8 inch XY travel, 14.7 inch Z travel, and 1,100 lbs table weight capacity.
• EdmDrill SD4030 CNC CNC version of the SD4030 EDM drilling machine with automated control capabilities.
• EdmDrill SD6040 CNC CNC version of the SD6040 EDM drilling machine with automated control capabilities.
• EdmDrill SD22 Affordable precision EDM drilling machine for tool rooms and production, designed for drilling start-holes, lock-wire holes, and venting holes in molds.
• EdmDrill SD22AS Precision EDM drilling machine with interactive controller that auto-selects power settings based on material, thickness, and electrode diameter. Features 15-inch color LCD and DXF file display.
• EdmDrill SD6040KS Precision EDM drilling machine with interactive controller, automatic power setting selection, and DXF file visualization.
• EdmDrill SD6040AS CNC CNC version of the SD6040AS EDM drilling machine with automated control capabilities.
• EdmDrill RT1800 Special-purpose CNC EDM drilling machine for extremely small holes in long, narrow parts. Features 70 inch X-axis and 12 inch Y-axis travel, with moving C-Frame design and stationary worktable for part stability.
• EdmDrill RT3038 High-capacity CNC EDM drilling machine with 30x38 inch XY travel, extended Z-axis for 24 inch electrode length, Nikken 5AX-201 tilt/rotary table with 20 arc-seconds accuracy, and EDM Milling for 3D shapes like diffusers and slots.
• EdmDrill RT6050 Large CNC EDM drilling machine for extremely large and heavy parts in automotive, aerospace, and power generation industries. Features 60x50 inch XY travel, Nikken CNC321 rotary table, Siemens 840Dsl controller with comprehensive drilling tools, and remote hand pendant with Teach Mode.
• AEC24 Automatic Electrode Changer 24-position automatic electrode changer that provides hours of unattended production for EDM drilling machines. Supports electrode diameter range 0.012-0.118 inches (0.3-3.0mm) with maximum electrode length of 16 inches.
• AGC Automatic Guide Changer Automatic guide changer capable of changing up to six different electrode guides automatically; requires the AEC24.
• Dual Drilling Heads Optional dual drilling heads for larger machines that double production rates by enabling simultaneous drilling operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• CT500 machines in use in demanding production facilities worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC supplies CNC controllers for Current EDM drilling machines. The CT400 uses FANUC 0i-MF Plus CNC Controller which enables interfacing with robots, part loaders and other automation devices. Forbes ranks FANUC as a Top 50 most innovative company. FANUC has over 5 million CNC controllers installed worldwide.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens supplies SINUMERIK ONE CNC controllers for FT300, CT400, RT1800, RT3038, RT6050 machines and 840Dsl controllers for RT6050. Siemens AC servo motors and encoders are used in machine motion systems.
• NikkencoreTechnology or IntegrationNikken supplies rotary tables for Current EDM machines including 5AX-SW105 and 5AX-201 models. Nikken rotary tables are described as robust and proven in high-use, high-production environments with precision accuracy specifications.
• MC Machinery SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMC Machinery Systems is an authorized distributor for Florida (Peninsula), Canada, and Mexico territories, handling sales and distribution of Current EDM products in these regions.
• Cardinal MachinerystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida (Panhandle), Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee territories.
• North South MachinerystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington State territories.
• Millennium MachinerystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (East), Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C. territories.
• Smith Machinery Co., Inc.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming territories.
• Apex Machinery Supply, Inc.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin territories.
• Crotts & SaundersstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia territories.
• Meredith MachinerystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Indiana, Kentucky territories.
• Hitech Machinery Sales, Inc.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Illinois territory.
• JBMstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Pennsylvania (West) territory.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Chmer EDM: Taiwanese manufacturer of CNC EDM drilling, wire EDM, and die-sink EDM machines competing on price-performance in the entry-to-mid segment. Chmer represents the low-cost direct competitor that pressures Current EDM's affordable SD-series positioning.
• Accutex Technologies: Taiwan-based manufacturer of EDM hole drilling, wire EDM, and die-sink machines with growing US distribution. Accutex competes with Current EDM in entry- and mid-tier EDM drilling machines for job shops and tool rooms.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Electric: Large Japanese industrial conglomerate whose factory automation division sells EDM drilling machines alongside CNCs, lasers, and broader automation. Mitsubishi competes with Current EDM in EDM drilling but offers a much wider industrial portfolio, making it a broad incumbent rather than a niche-focused peer.
• Haas Automation: Large US-based CNC machine tool builder offering milling, turning, and rotary products with broad North American factory-direct distribution. Haas is not a direct EDM competitor but shares the US CNC machine buyer and the same distributor channels, making it a relevant broad incumbent reference point for market sizing.

Regional players

• MC Machinery Systems: North American distributor and EDM machine supplier (representing Mitsubishi EDM, among others) that also acts as an authorized distributor for Current EDM in Florida, Canada, and Mexico. It is both a channel partner and a competing supplier of EDM drilling equipment.

Direct peers

• Exeron GmbH: German specialist in EDM hole drilling and die-sinking machines for medical, aerospace, and tool-and-die work. Exeron is a focused EDM drilling peer comparable to Current EDM on technology, customer base, and end applications.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-headquartered machine tool group with a leading EDM drilling and milling lineup (AgieCharmilles, Microlution). GF competes with Current EDM in precision hole-drilling applications for aerospace, medical, and electronics customers, and offers a much broader milling/EDM portfolio.
• OPS Ingersoll: German manufacturer specializing in EDM drilling (hole-start) and milling machines using graphite or copper electrodes. OPS Ingersoll is a classic direct comparable to Current EDM's EdmDrill series for high-speed, precision hole drilling in aerospace turbine components.
• Makino: Japanese-headquartered global machine tool builder with a deep EDM drilling and sinker EDM portfolio serving aerospace and medical OEMs. Makino competes head-on with Current EDM in CNC EDM drilling cells, including automation and rotary table configurations targeting aerospace turbine work.
• Sodick: Japanese specialist in wire EDM, die-sink EDM, and EDM hole drilling machines with North American operations. Sodick is one of the closest direct competitors to Current EDM's EdmDrill line, offering CNC EDM drilling machines for tool room and production environments.

Market position

Strengths5 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

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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