Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH

What Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH does

Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH is a family-run German precision engineering company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg. The firm specializes in CNC automation cells built around FANUC Robodrill milling and Robocut wire EDM platforms, and was recognized as the largest European FANUC system partner in 2023. It serves industrial manufacturers primarily in the DACH region, with US reach via a distribution arrangement with Methods Machine Tools. The customer base is industrial OEMs and contract manufacturers using Häberle-designed cells for milling, EDM, grinding, and chamfering.

The product portfolio spans multiple pre-engineered automation variants — Robodrill SiB5, MiB5, and LiB5 configurations, plus Plus-B, K, K900, Big-K, and DUO-S/M cells — together with the WKM/3 grinding cell, the FM/1 chamfer grinder, and Robocut wire EDM machines. A proprietary software stack (Job Manager, HaebALARM, HaebPARA, HaebPLANE, HaebTHERMALCOMP, HaebKINEMATICS, HaebEASYROBOT, WKM Control Center, HaebDRESS) provides thermal compensation, kinematic control, robotics integration, alarm handling, and job scheduling; the software is sold both with cells and to third-party FANUC integrators. The system is complemented by a curated third-party toolchain — SolidCAM, Renishaw probing, Schunk workholding, LANG Technik clamping, and Knoll filtration — to deliver turnkey cells rather than standalone machines.

The business model is systems integration plus proprietary software: revenue is driven by capital equipment sales of automation cells (typically low-to-mid six-figure EUR pricing per cell), software licenses and retrofits, and service contracts. The reported 6-employee headcount is notably small for a 50+ year firm with this product breadth, suggesting either a lean core-engineering model with outsourced manufacturing and assembly, or that the publicly listed headcount excludes production and field-service staff. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the customer list visible in the input is limited (Hofmann & Vratny as a grinding customer, Methods Machine Tools as US distributor), so customer concentration cannot be precisely assessed.

Name

Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH

Legal name

Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH

Website

https://haeberle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH is a family-run German precision engineering firm founded 1969, designing CNC automation cells built around FANUC Robodrill and Robocut platforms, with proprietary software and integrated tooling, serving DACH-region industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Automation Systems

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC automation solutions
• Modular machining centers
• FANUC system integration
• Robotic production cells
• Grinding wheel dressing

Headquarters

HQ city

Laichingen

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CNC Machines and Automation Cells: Sale of FANUC Robodrill-based automation solutions including various configurations (RobodrillPlus-B, RobodrillPlus-K, RobodrillDUO-S, RobodrillDUO-M, RobodrillPlus-Big-K, etc.)
2. Software Products: Proprietary software products including Job Manager, HaebALARM, HaebPARA, HaebPLANE, HaebTHERMALCOMP, HaebKINEMATICS, HaebEASYROBOT, WKM Control Center
3. Training Services: Practice-oriented training programs customized to customer needs covering Robodrill and Robocut operations, programming and automation
4. Machining Trials and Special Construction: Custom machining trials and special machine constructions tailored to specific customer requirements
5. SolidCAM Distribution: CAM software distribution with complete package including validated post-processor and machine simulation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH designs, manufactures and sells modular CNC automation solutions built around FANUC Robodrill and Robocut machining platforms, including a configurable 'Robodrill-Baukasten' (building-block) product family ranging from compact robot cells to large carousel-based and dual-machine cells. The company also produces proprietary software (HaebDRESS, Job Manager, HaebALARM, HaebPARA, HaebTHERMALCOMP, HaebKINEMATICS, HaebPLANE, HaebEASYROBOT, WKM Control Center) and provides training, machining trials and special machine constructions.

Product overview

Häberle Feinmechanik CNC-Technik GmbH is a German precision engineering company specializing in CNC automation solutions built around FANUC Robodrill and Robocut machining platforms. The company operates a modular 'Robodrill-Baukasten' (building-block) system, offering standardized automation modules that can be configured for different production requirements. The product portfolio spans standalone FANUC Robodrill machining centers (SiB5, MiB5, LiB5) through a comprehensive range of automation levels: entry-level robot cells (RobodrillPlus-B/B350), elevator storage systems (RobodrillPlus-E/Big-E), carousel storage solutions (RobodrillPlus-K/K900/Max), compact automation (RobodrillPlus-M/P800), dual-machine cells (RobodrillDUO-S/M), large carousel systems (RobodrillPlus-Big-K), and specialized EDM wire-cut machines for grinding wheel dressing (Robocut 400 ROT, RobocutPlus-K900/B). Dedicated grinding solutions include the WKM/3 automated grinding cell and FM/1 chamfer grinder. Proprietary software modules (HaebTHERMALCOMP, HaebKINEMATICS, HaebPLANE, HaebPARA, HaebALARM, Job Manager, HaebDRESS) extend machine capabilities. The portfolio enables customers to configure custom solutions from standardized components including DTT-iB 5-axis rotary tables, clamping systems, and automation accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FANUC Robodrill SiB5 Compact high-speed machining center for small parts on minimal floor space; 300x300x330mm travels, 1.6g acceleration, 10,000 or 24,000 RPM spindle options.
• FANUC Robodrill MiB5 All-round machining center offering flexibility, dynamics and productivity; 500x400x330mm travels for diverse machining applications.
• FANUC Robodrill LiB5 Largest standard Robodrill model with maximum work area; 700x400x330mm travels, 54m/min rapid traverse, 40% energy savings, suitable for multiple clamping systems.
• Häberle RobodrillPlus-B Entry-level robot automation cell for unmanned production with FANUC robot fully integrated into CNC control; scalable for lot size 1.
• Häberle RobodrillPlus-B350

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% inventory cost savings for tool distributors using Robodrill HB
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and regional.

• FANUC Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership with FANUC as system partner since 2009, developing automation solutions for FANUC Robodrill CNC machining centers and robots. Became largest European FANUC system partner in 2023. FANUC provides CNC controls and robot components; Häberle develops automation cells and software.
• SolidCAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAM software partnership offering SolidCAM complete package with Häberle machining centers including validated post-processor and machine simulation. Special pricing available for Häberle customers.
• RenishawsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRenishaw provides touch probe systems (OMP40) and software (EasyProbe, Go Probe, Inspection Plus) integrated into Häberle products for workpiece and tool measurement, kinematic measurement, and process control.
• SchunksupportingTechnology or IntegrationClamping systems partner providing workholding solutions integrated into Häberle automation cells.
• LANG TechniksupportingTechnology or IntegrationZero-point clamping systems provider integrated into Häberle automation solutions.
• KnollsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCoolant systems supplier providing high-pressure coolant systems (Knoll Highpower 2700L) and chip conveyors for Häberle grinding and machining cells.
• Methods Machine ToolsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distribution partner for Häberle products, particularly the DTT 5-axis rotary table. Headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Phoenix, San Francisco, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit. First Häberle product shipped to USA for MetalStorm 2017 customer event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG: German premium CNC machining center manufacturer with its own automation portfolio (RS Leistungszentrum). Overlaps with Häberle's buyer profile in precision job shops and medical technology, but Hermle is a vertically integrated machine tool OEM rather than a systems integrator.
• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German CNC lathe and multi-spindle machine builder with Traub brand and significant automation content. Comparable mid-to-high volume CNC buyer overlap, particularly in subcontract manufacturing.
• Heller GmbH: German 4/5-axis CNC machining center manufacturer with established automation offerings. Competes for similar subcontract manufacturer customers needing unmanned production, though Heller is a vertically integrated OEM rather than a FANUC-aligned integrator.
• GF Machining Solutions (System 3R): Swiss-headquartered CNC machining and EDM group whose System 3R workholding/palletization business directly overlaps Häberle's pallet-handling automation. Competitor and potential supply-chain counterpart.
• GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG: German CNC machining and assembly systems provider serving automotive and aerospace. Comparable automation depth but at substantially larger scale and capital intensity.
• EMAG GmbH & Co. KG: German machine tool group offering CNC turning, grinding, and gear-cutting systems with integrated automation. Competes for similar automotive and subcontract manufacturing capex but at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Erowa Systemtechnik: Swiss-based workholding and palletizing automation provider for CNC machining centers. Overlaps with Häberle's pallet-based automation cells and Schunk/Lang clamping integrations, serving similar EDM and precision-machining customers.
• Walter Maschinenbau GmbH (Walter/EWAG): Tool grinding machine manufacturer whose Open House Häberle exhibited at. Same grinding-technology buyer profile; Walter competes more on machine precision while Häberle competes on dressing automation.
• Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik GmbH: German specialist for tool grinding and eroding machines (e.g., VGrind, QXD). Highly comparable customer base in tool and cutter grinding where Häberle's Robocut/HaebDRESS grinding-wheel dressing solution targets the same workflow.
• Fastems Oy Ab: Finnish-headquartered specialist in flexible CNC automation cells, pallet towers, and robotic material handling. Most directly comparable to Häberle's Baukasten concept — both serve small-to-medium batch CNC automation buyers, though Fastems operates at materially larger scale.

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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