OML - SMW Autoblok Group

Name

OML - SMW Autoblok Group

Legal name

Officina Meccanica Lombarda s.r.l.

Website

https://omlspa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OML (Officina Meccanica Lombarda) is an Italian manufacturer of patented work-holding clamping systems, zero point systems, and CNC machine vices serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and general machining sectors globally through the SMW Autoblok distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Machine Tool Workholding Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Workholding clamping systems
• CNC machine vises
• Zero point clamping systems
• Modular clamping fixtures
• 5-axis machining workholding

Headquarters

HQ city

Trivolzio (PV)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Industrial Clamping Equipment Sales: Sale of work-holding equipment including modular vises, zero point systems, self-centering chucks, multi-clamping systems, and accessories. Products sold as standard catalog items and custom-designed special equipment through technical office.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OML designs, manufactures, and sells workholding clamping equipment for CNC machine tools, including modular vises, zero-point positioning systems, self-centering chucks, multi-clamping fixtures, and specialized jaws for 5-axis and rotary-table machining. The portfolio is anchored by patented technologies such as the SinterGrip carbide-insert system (3.5 mm clamping depth), the PLUS 5 mechanical zero-point system, the CLAK quick-change jaw system, and the CAM eccentric self-locking system, with custom-engineered special equipment designed in-house.

Product overview

OML (Officina Meccanica Lombarda) is a workholding equipment manufacturer specializing in clamping solutions for the machining industry. The product portfolio includes modular vise systems (TC, MC, LC), zero point clamping systems (APS, PLUS 5, TDM), 5-axis machine vices (IMG, V5, E5, Genius, VCA), multi-clamping systems (CIVI 2000, CIVI-SinterGrip, Tetrablok), and various specialized clamps (Vari Clamp, Twin Vise, Fast Clamps, Form Holding Clamps). Key technologies include the patented SinterGrip system with carbide inserts requiring only 3.5mm clamping depth, and the CLAK quick-change system for parallels and jaws. The company serves automotive, aerospace, medical, and general machining sectors with both standard products and custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SinterGrip Revolutionary clamping system using solid carbide inserts that requires only 3.5 mm clamping depth, enabling single-operation machining of 5-axis parts in steel, hardened steel/titanium (up to 54 HRC), and aluminum; provides pull-down effect with active vibration absorption.
• APS (Automatic Positioning System) Pneumatic zero-point system providing universal connection between machine tool and clamping device with repeat accuracy under 0.005 mm.
• PLUS 5 Mechanical Zero Point System Mechanical zero-point system with locking/unlocking of pins via 180-degree rotation; provides vectorial force transmission binding pins uniformly in all directions with repeatability under 0.005 mm and pull-down force of 7 kN (Plus 5 52) and 8 kN (Plus 5 96).
• TDM (Torque Die & Mold) Innovative clamping system for the stamp construction and die/mold making industry with only 3.5 rotations for lock-unlock, repeatability under 0.005 mm, holding force up to 100 kN, self-centered self-compensating jaws, and compatibility with the APS Zero Point System.
• Modular Tombstone Steel, aluminum, and cast iron tombstones for workholding on machine tools, quality-controlled using coordinate measuring machines.
• TC Modular Vise System Modular vise system with quick-change jaw system, featuring patented quick positioning and SinterGrip compatibility.
• MC Modular Vise System Modular clamping equipment with quick-change jaw system, constructed from oversize steel profiles with 50/60 HRC wear parts.
• LC Modular Vise Low-cost modular vise joining the TC and MC product range as an economical solution.
• CLAK Quick-Change System Patented self-locking quick-change system for parallels, angular parallels, V-jaws, and soft jaws that eliminates the need for clamps and locks, increasing accuracy and reducing scrap.
• IMG Self-Centering Vices Self-centering double clamping fixed vices for 5-axis machines with patented telescopic protection system; transformable between fixed and double clamping modes with SinterGrip jaws, Nitreg treatment, zero-point interfaces, and clamping force up to 55 kN.
• V5 Self-Centering Vise Self-centering vise for 5-axis machines with SinterGrip jaws, mechanical clamping, and interface for automation systems.
• E5 Self-Centering Vice Self-centering vice for 5-axis machines with clamping force up to 15-25 kN and interface for Zero Point systems.
• Genius Precision Vise Precision vise for 5-axis machine tools with traction clamping, clamping force up to 40 kN, now supplied with SinterGrip jaws.
• VCA 5-Axis Vices 5-axis machine tool vices with self-centering configuration options including block jaws, L-jaws, gripper jaws, and floating gripper jaws.
• CIVI-SinterGrip Multi-Clamping System Modular multi-clamping system with SinterGrip inserts for reducing downtime and maximizing machine tool productivity.
• CIVI 2000 Multi-Clamping System Modular multi-clamping system with CV or TB serration options for single or multi clamping to maximize machine table utilization.
• Tetrablok 4-Position Clamping 4-position clamping equipment with good price/quality ratio, complete with base, fixed support, 4 sets of movable jaws, and workstops.
• CAM System Patented irreversible eccentric self-locking clamping device providing double locking (axial and radial) with 4,000 kg (t) and 2,000 kg (s) clamping force using approximately 15-degree key rotation.
• Form Holding Clamps Clamps with machinable jaws for holding irregular-shaped workpieces on external or internal form.
• Vari Clamp Clamping vise with mechanical clamping force multiplier (1-4 tons) and balance mechanism for irregular, round, elliptic, and slanted workpieces.
• VP-N NC Clamping Vice NC clamping vice with quick change spindle system, protected spindle with mechanical power intensifier, and interface for zero point systems.
• Twin Vise Standard, protected, and pneumatic/hydraulic vise options including PT, STV, TV, and PP models with stroke control proximities.
• Special Jaws Special jaws including PLUS-3D jaws for 3-sided machining, CLAK system jaws with rolls, and UGE gripper jaws.
• Self-Centering Chucks Non-rotating self-centering units including Y Chuck, US-CL, US-A, PBI, M2-PB, M4-PB, STP, PB, HB models with manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic options.
• Speedy and TC Hydro Pneumatic quick clamping equipment (Speedy Vise) and modular clamping equipment with hydraulic clamping unit (TC Hydro Set).
• Fast Clamps Economical mechanical clamping alternative to hydraulic with heavy duty series for aluminum, zinc, cast iron, and steel materials.
• Touchdex Indexing Tables Automatic mechanical indexing tables providing clamping force 2-3 times that of ordinary index tables with indexing accuracy under 30 arc seconds.
• 4-Axis Workholding Clamping systems designed for CNC rotary tables serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics sectors, with full 4-axis workholding catalogue launched in May 2025.
• 5-Axis Workholding Catalogue Catalogue product line covering all OML products for 5-axis machines including Zero Point interfaces (PLUS 5, APS) and 5-axis machine vices (IMG self-centering double clamping fixed, V5, E5, GENIUS precision).

Quantifiable outcome

• Clamping depth reduced to 3.5mm with SinterGrip system
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• KAWATA (TOUCHDEX products)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004OML established a joint-venture with Japanese company KAWATA in 2004 for TOUCHDEX products - automatic mechanical indexing tables.
• Kurt (DUO-LOCK products)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002OML established a joint-venture with American company Kurt in 2002 for DUO-LOCK products, expanding product offerings for the North American market.
• IMAO Corporation (FAST-CLAMPS products)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002OML established a joint-venture with Japanese company IMAO in 2002 for FAST-CLAMPS products, bringing Japanese clamping technology expertise into the product portfolio.
• SMW Autoblok GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998OML entered into the SMW Autoblok Group in 1998. SMW Autoblok is the parent company controlling OML and other production sites worldwide including France, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey, USA, Mexico, China, Korea, and India. Group operates under unified brand for global work-holding solutions.
• SMW Autoblok SARL (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for France located at 17 Avenue Des Freres Montgolfier, Z.I. MI-PLANE 69680 Chassieu, France.
• SMW Autoblok Sp. z o.o. (Poland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Poland located at Ligocka 103/Budynek 8, 40-568 Katowice.
• SMW-AUTOBLOK IBERICA S.L. (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Spain located at Ursalto 10 - Nave 2, Polig. 27 - Mateo Gaina, 20014 San Sebastian, Spain.
• SMW-AUTOBLOK (Shanghai) Workholding Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for China located at Building 6, No.72, JinWen Road, KongGang Industrial Zone, ZhuQiao Town, Pudong District, Shanghai.
• SMW-AUTOBLOK Korea Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for South Korea located at 1108 ho, Baeksang Startower 1st, 65 Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul.
• SMW Autoblok Corporation (USA/Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for USA and Canada located at 285 Egidi Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090.
• SMW-AUTOBLOK MEXICO S.A. DE CVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Mexico located at Calle Pirineos 515-B No. 16, Industrial Benito Juarez C.P. 76130, Queretaro.
• SMW AUTOBLOK Makina San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. (Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Turkey located at Yenişehir Mah, Osmanli Blv, Volume Kurtkoy Ofis No:9 Kat:1 D:4 PK:34912 Pendik, Istanbul.
• SMW AUTOBLOK TELBROOK LTD (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for United Kingdom located at Unit 7 Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane Wilford, Nottingham NG11 7EP.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hainbuch: German specialist in work-holding spindles, vises, and clamping systems for CNC lathes and machining centers. Direct peer in clamping force, modular vise, and zero-point product lines serving automotive/aerospace end markets.
• Gressel: Swiss manufacturer of precision clamping systems, centering vises, and zero-point work-holding for 5-axis machining. Direct peer in high-precision modular vise and centering product categories.
• Kurt Manufacturing (Kurt Workholding): US manufacturer of precision machine vises and work-holding products, and OML's joint-venture partner for DUO-LOCK products since 2002. Direct product overlap in precision vises and 5-axis clamping.
• Allmatic-Jakob Spannsysteme: German clamping technology specialist offering zero-point systems, vises, and automation-ready work-holding. Closely comparable product overlap in zero-point and modular vise categories, especially for 5-axis applications.
• IMAO Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of jigs, clamping, and work-holding components, and OML's joint-venture partner for FAST-CLAMPS products since 2002. Directly comparable product portfolio in mechanical clamping devices.
• Lang Makro·Grundspanntechnik (Lang Technik): German manufacturer specializing in Makro·Grip and Grundspanntechnik work-holding, including high-precision vises and zero-point systems. Closely comparable in product category (5-axis work-holding, zero-point clamping) and target customer (precision CNC machining).

Broad incumbents

• Fibro (Läpple Group): German manufacturer of standardized parts, work-holding, and rotary tables for machine tools. Direct competitor in zero-point systems, modular clamping, and rotary table work-holding for industrial automation.
• Kitagawa (Kitagawa Iron Works): Japanese manufacturer of chucks, work-holding, and machine tool components with global presence. Direct competitor in self-centering chucks and power chucks, with broader portfolio including rotary tables.
• DESTACO: US-based manufacturer (Auburn Hills, MI) of clamping, work-holding, and automation components. Direct competitor in clamping and work-holding for industrial automation with broader portfolio including end-of-arm tooling.
• Schunk: German global leader in work-holding and clamping technology, offering vises, zero-point systems, and rotary union technology. Closest direct competitor in modular vise and zero-point product categories with broader portfolio and larger geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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