Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co.,Ltd.

What Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co.,Ltd. does

Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of multi-tasking CNC machine tools, founded in December 1960 and headquartered in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan. The company's core proposition is complete-part machining in a single machine setup, enabled by a portfolio that spans ATC multitasking machines (JX, MX, NTRX series), three-turret machines (NTY³ series), two-turret machines (WY, WT, TW, NT-Flex series), and single-turret machines (SC, AS series), together with a comprehensive automation line (gantry loaders, RoboSync, HAKO-BEI, Plug One, shaft loaders/unloaders, work stockers), precision optical machines (LC-50, GSP-60, NMPG-450), and proprietary software (NT SmartX, 3D Smart Pro AI, Protona, ChronoCut, NT Thermo Navigator AI, Digital Chuck Interlock, NT Smart Sign, Oscillation Cutting, and others). Underlying technology includes the NT Smart Cube tool-spindle, idle-time reduction software, servo-controlled oscillation cutting, and AI-enabled programming and thermal-compensation features.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of CNC capital equipment, with quote-based pricing on custom configurations and supplemental recurring revenue from the NT Update software membership service and proprietary software licensing. Go-to-market is direct field sales globally, supported by a 5-language website, trade show participation, technical articles, and downloadable catalogs. Customer segments explicitly named include EV component manufacturers, semiconductor parts makers, robotics parts manufacturers, and construction machinery builders, indicating a multi-vertical industrial OEM focus.

Nakamura-Tome is a privately held, family-controlled firm led by CEO/President Shogo Nakamura, with no external venture capital, public listing, or parent company disclosed. The firm was the first Japanese machine tool manufacturer to receive ISO 9001 (1994) and has accumulated ISO 14001 (1998) and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 (2000) certifications. With active product launches, a 2025 European expansion via acquisition of its German distributor, and ongoing investment in automation and software, the company operates as a niche specialist in high-precision, complete-machining turn-mill centers for mid-to-high-mix industrial applications.

Name

Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co.,Ltd.

Legal name

Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

Website

https://nakamura-tome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nakamura-Tome is a Japanese manufacturer of multi-tasking CNC lathes and automation systems, founded 1960 in Hakusan, Ishikawa. It serves industrial OEMs across EV, semiconductor, robotics, and construction-machinery segments via direct enterprise sales and proprietary software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

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), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• CNC multitasking machines
• Precision machine tools
• Automation systems
• CNC lathe manufacturing
• Optical machining equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hakusan

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Tool Sales: Sale of multi-tasking CNC lathes and turning centers including ATC, multi-turret, single-turret, and opposed spindle configurations. Machines are sold with various optional specifications and configurations.
2. Automation System Sales: Sale of automation systems including gantry loaders (GR series), compact loaders, shaft loaders/unloaders, work stockers, robot systems (RoboSync, HAKO-BEI, Plug-One), and compact automation solutions
3. Optical Machine Sales: Sale of precision optical machines including lens centering machines (LC-50), multi-grinding machines (GSP-60), and glass-grinding machines (NMPG-450)
4. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Proprietary software including NT SmartX control panel software, 3D Smart Pro AI, Protona, ChronoCut, and other CNC programming and machining support software. NT Update membership for ongoing software updates.
5. Software Updates and Support: NT Update membership service providing ongoing software updates and office tools for registered machine owners

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nakamura-Tome manufactures and sells CNC multitasking machine tools (ATC, multi-turret, and single-turret turning centers), integrated automation systems (gantry loaders, robotic systems, work stockers), precision optical machines for lens and glass grinding, and proprietary CNC software (programming, control, AI-based machining support). Their machines enable complete machining of a part from blank to finished product in a single setup.

Product overview

Nakamura-Tome is a Multi-Tasking Machine manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on CNC machining equipment. The product lineup includes: (1) Machine Tools spanning ATC Multitasking Machines (JX-50, JX-200, JX-250, MX-100, NTRX-300, NTRX-300L), Swiveling B-Axis Turret machines (NTJ-100, Super NTJ), Three-Turret machines (NTY³-100V, NTY³-150V, NTY³-250), Two-Turret machines (WY-100V, WY-150, WY-250L, WT-100, WT-150Ⅱ, WT-250Ⅱ, WT-300, TW-30, NT-Flex/NT-Flex+), and Single-Turret machines (AS-200, AS-200L, SC-100X², SC-100, SC-200Ⅱ, SC-200ⅡL, SC-300Ⅱ, SC-300ⅡL, SC-450L); (2) Automation products including Gantry Loaders (GR-103, GR-201/HS, GR-203Ⅱ/HS, GR-210/HS), Compact Loader, HAKO-BEI/+, RoboSync, Plug One, Shaft Loader (ZEN-BEI), Shaft Unloader (HAI-BEI), and Work Stockers (Single-Layer, Multi-Layer, HAKO-BEI); (3) Optical Machines (LC-50, GSP-60, NMPG-450); and (4) Original Software Technology including 3D Smart Pro AI, Protona, NT SmartX, ChronoCut, NT Thermo Navigator AI, Digital Chuck Interlock, NT Smart Sign, Oscillation Cutting, NT NURSE, Smart Support, NT Manual Guide i, Chatter Canceller, NT WORK NAVIGATOR, NT Update, and Drop Converter. All software is proprietary to Nakamura-Tome, developed with the aspiration of producing 'Easy-To-Use Machines.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NT SmartX: Original Nakamura-Tome control panel system with integrated software for machine operation, setup support, and productivity enhancement.
• Protona
• NT-Flex
• Digital Chuck Interlock
• 3D Smart Pro AI
• Oscillation Technology

Quantifiable outcome

• ChronoCut reduces cycle time by up to 30%
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature11 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EMAG GmbH: German machine tool builder specializing in turning, grinding, and gear cutting machines with integrated automation. Comparable as a European manufacturer of precision turning systems targeting similar industrial customers.
• Okuma Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centers, and multitasking machines. Closely comparable as a domestic Japanese competitor offering turning centers with similar automation and control architectures.
• Haas Automation: American CNC machine tool manufacturer producing lathes, machining centers, and automation cells. Comparable in offering integrated machine + automation solutions for industrial manufacturers, though typically at lower price points.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Major Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centers, and multitasking machines. Competes directly with Nakamura-Tome's WY, NTY, and JX series in the same enterprise customer base, particularly in automotive and aerospace.
• DN Solutions (Doosan Machine Tools): Korean CNC machine tool manufacturer offering turning centers and machining centers. Competes in similar price-performance segments of the global multitasking lathe market.
• INDEX-Werke: German specialist in CNC turning machines and multitasking lathes. Direct competitor in the premium multitasking segment with comparable focus on complex one-setup machining for automotive and aerospace components.
• Tongtai Machine & Tool: Taiwanese CNC machine tool manufacturer offering turning centers and machining centers. Comparable Asian competitor targeting similar global customers in precision manufacturing.
• DMG Mori: Global leader in CNC machine tools including turning centers and multitasking machines. Directly competes with Nakamura-Tome in precision multitasking lathes and serves overlapping customers in aerospace, automotive, and medical segments.

Broad incumbents

• JTEKT Corporation: Japanese industrial conglomerate producing CNC machine tools alongside automotive components. Operates in Nakamura-Tome's primary market segment with broader product portfolio and global scale advantages.

Others

• FANUC Corporation: While primarily a CNC controls and robotics manufacturer, FANUC supplies the CNC controllers used inside Nakamura-Tome's machines and competes indirectly through its Robodrill and Robocut product lines in adjacent machine tool categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=7GvghVG-luQ&t=2s
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nakamuratome

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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