Makino Milling Machine

What Makino Milling Machine does

Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. (株式会社牧野フライス製作所) is a Japanese, Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed (ticker: 6135) precision machine tool manufacturer founded in 1937 with 4,814 consolidated employees as of March 31, 2025 and FY2024 consolidated sales of ¥234.2 billion. The company designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of CNC machine tools — horizontal and vertical machining centers (4-axis and 5-axis), EDM machines (sinker, wire, and small-hole drilling), laser machining, and grinding/graphite machining centers — bundled with proprietary control software (GI.6 / Super GI.6, Professional 6), automation systems (MAS-NX, MAS-3i, pallet and robot transfer systems), and sensing technologies (Vision B.T.S., Vision W.S.C., eSTABILIZER, Machine Status Insight).

Makino generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of custom-configured capital equipment to enterprise manufacturing customers via direct field sales across 17 domestic Japanese offices and overseas subsidiaries in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Approximately 80% of revenue comes from overseas markets. The company serves five primary verticals — Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & EV, Die & Mold, Medical Devices, and Semiconductor & Electronics — plus job shops, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, China (Kunshan, Wuhan), and India (Bangalore, Coimbatore). Product differentiation rests on proprietary in-house control software, advanced thermal-stability engineering (eSTABILIZER), stability-lobe analysis (MetalMAX), computer-vision quality inspection, and an integrated automation ecosystem supporting lights-out unmanned production.

Name

Makino Milling Machine

Legal name

Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.

Website

https://makino.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Makino Milling Machine is a Japanese, publicly listed CNC machine tool manufacturer (founded 1937) producing horizontal/vertical/5-axis machining centers, EDM, laser, and grinding machines with proprietary control software, serving aerospace, automotive, die/mold, medical, and semiconductor manufacturers globally through direct enterprise field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

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), CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

Keywords

• CNC machining centers
• Industrial machine tools
• 5-axis machining
• Electrical discharge machining
• Precision manufacturing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine tool sales (machining centers, EDM, laser, grinding): Makino generates the majority of its revenue from the manufacture and sale of CNC machine tools including horizontal and vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, EDM machines (wire, sinker, small-hole), laser machines, and grinding machines. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales with 17 domestic offices and global subsidiaries. FY2024 consolidated sales reached ¥234.2 billion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells CNC machine tools, including horizontal and vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers (DA300, DA500, D-series), EDM machines (wire, sinker, small-hole drilling), laser processing machines, graphite machining centers, and grinding machines. The company complements its hardware with proprietary control software (GI.6), CAD/CAM and stability analysis software (MetalMAX, MAS-3i), automation systems (pallet changers, mobile robots, tool measurement), turnkey engineering services, and an after-sales support and technical training network serving enterprise manufacturing customers worldwide.

Product overview

Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive machine tool manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of CNC machining solutions. The core product lineup includes horizontal machining centers (including 5-axis variants), vertical machining centers (including 5-axis DA300, DA500, D-series), EDM machines (sinker, wire, and small-hole types), laser processing machines, and grinding/graphite machining centers. Supporting the hardware, the company provides an integrated software ecosystem including MetalMAX for stability cutting zone analysis, MAS-3i for machine monitoring, GI.6 control for intelligent machining, eSTABILIZER for environmental compensation, and Vision B.T.S. for quality inspection. The portfolio is complemented by automation systems (pallet changers, mobile robots, work pallet systems), SMART TOOL measurement systems, turnkey engineering services, and comprehensive technical training and after-sales support. The company pursues 'Quality First' as its core philosophy, serving aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, die-mold, medical, and job-shop industries globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DA Series: 5-axis vertical machining centers for part processing including DA300 and DA500 models
• V Series
• a Series
• Makino Online
• Makino Technical Training Center (MTTC)

Products and services

• Horizontal Machining Centers Horizontal spindle orientation machining centers for high-volume production applications, available in 4-axis configurations for automotive and general manufacturing customers.
• 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers Advanced 5-axis controlled horizontal machining centers for complex part manufacturing, including models a500iR, a630iT, a800Z, and a900Z for enterprise production customers.
• Vertical Machining Centers Vertical spindle machining centers including V300, V800, V900 series for 3-axis applications, with high rigidity, thermal stability, and automation-ready configurations.
• 5-Axis Vertical Machining Centers (DA-series and D-series) 5-axis controlled vertical machining centers including the DA300 (ø450×H400 mm work envelope, Ra22nm finish, optional 40-work pallet stocker), DA500 (ø800×500 mm, 16.3 m² footprint, turning option), and D-series (D2, D200Z, D300, D500, D800Z) for complex 5-sided and simultaneous 5-axis machining in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and die/mold industries.
• NC Sinker EDM NC electrical discharge machining systems for precision die and mold manufacturing, including EDAF and EDNC series for enterprise mold shops.
• Wire EDM Wire electrical discharge machines including the UPV series for high-precision wire cutting applications in die/mold and precision parts manufacturing.
• EDM Hole Drilling Machines Small-hole EDM machines for drilling precision holes (down to 50 µm straight holes) in conductive materials, used in semiconductor, aerospace, and medical applications.
• Laser Processing Machines Laser processing machines including the LB series for precision cutting and machining applications in enterprise manufacturing.
• Grinding Machines (i GRINDER and BG500 eGRINDER) Grinding machines and graphite machining centers, including the i GRINDER series and the BG500 eGRINDER, for high-precision die and mold manufacturing.
• CAD/CAM and Machine Software (MetalMAX, MAS-3i) CAD/CAM and machine software portfolio including MetalMAX stability cutting zone analysis and MAS-3i machine visualization and analysis software, used to optimize machining conditions and support predictive maintenance on Makino equipment.
• Automation Systems (Pallet Changers, Conveyors, Mobile Robots, Tool Measurement) Automation product family including pallet exchange systems (WPS), sub-pallet transfer systems, pallet conveyor systems, loader and robot transfer systems, manufacturing-support mobile robots, and SMART TOOL tool measuring devices for lights-out automated manufacturing cells.
• Turnkey Engineering Services Complete production line proposals for mass-produced parts processing, including system integration and automation solutions delivered primarily by Makino J Co., Ltd.
• Makino Technical School (Training Programs) Technical training programs including regular courses, e-learning, and corporate courses for machine operators and technicians, supported by the Makino Technical Training Center (MTTC) in India.
• After-Sales Service and Support Support services including troubleshooting, machine relocation, operation guidance, predictive maintenance via Machine Status Insight, and IoT Center-based technical support for keeping Makino machines in optimal operating condition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power consumption reduced by 21% vs 2013 levels (DA500 with eSTABILIZER and GI control)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature11 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Okuma Corporation: Okuma is a Japanese machine tool maker with horizontal and vertical machining centers, lathes, and CNC controls (OSP). It competes directly with Makino in 5-axis and horizontal machining center markets for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is a US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer offering vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and lathes. While positioned more at mid-market, it competes with Makino in VMC and automation segments globally.
• GF Machining Solutions: GF Machining Solutions (Georg Fischer) is a Swiss manufacturer of milling, EDM, and laser machines. It directly competes with Makino's EDM, laser, and high-precision machining center portfolio, serving aerospace, automotive, and medical device markets.
• DMG MORI: DMG MORI is a global leader in CNC machine tools including machining centers, lathes, and additive manufacturing. It directly competes with Makino across 5-axis machining centers and turnkey solutions for aerospace and automotive customers.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Mazak is a Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer with comparable product breadth across machining centers, multi-axis solutions, and automation. Both companies serve aerospace, automotive, and die/mold segments with premium precision positioning.

Emerging players

• GROB-WERKE: GROB is a German machine tool and systems provider with strong automotive exposure (powertrain and EV) plus aerospace machining. It overlaps with Makino's automotive and aerospace verticals with turnkey production system capabilities.
• Hermle AG: Hermle is a German machine tool builder specializing in 5-axis machining centers for high-precision applications in medical, aerospace, and mold-making. It competes with Makino's DA300/DA500 5-axis vertical platforms in the European premium segment.
• Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry: Nakamura-Tome is a Japanese CNC lathe and multi-axis turning center specialist. While narrower in product scope than Makino, it competes in the multi-axis precision turning market that overlaps with Makino's turning-specification machining center offerings.

Regional players

• Hyundai Wia: Hyundai Wia is a Korean machine tool manufacturer offering machining centers and automation systems with strong automotive customer penetration. It represents regional competition to Makino in Asian markets and global EV-related machining demand.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Doosan Machine Tools is a Korean CNC machine tool maker offering horizontal and vertical machining centers, lathes, and automation. It competes with Makino primarily in Asian markets with cost-competitive positioning in mid-tier 5-axis products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/makinomilling
• YouTubego.makino.co.jp/youtube/makinoboard
• Facebookgo.makino.co.jp/facebook/MAKINO.QualityFirst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makinomilling
• Instagraminstagram.com/makinomillingmachine_official

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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