What Star Micronics GmbH does

Star Micronics GmbH is a German manufacturer and distributor of CNC automatic lathes (CNC-Drehautomaten), headquartered in Neuenbürg, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1979, it operates as the German/European subsidiary of Japan's Star Micronics Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 7718). The company offers 18 CNC turning machine models covering machining diameters from 0.1mm to 42mm, and reports a market-leading position in Germany with 7,000+ installed machines and 15,000+ across Europe since inception.

Name

Star Micronics GmbH

Legal name

STAR Micronics GmbH

Website

https://starmicronics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Star Micronics GmbH manufactures and distributes CNC automatic lathes in Germany as a subsidiary of Japan's Star Micronics Co., Ltd. The company sells 18 turning machine models serving precision parts manufacturers across automotive, medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors throughout Europe.

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)

Keywords

• CNC automatic lathes
• Precision turning machines
• Multi-axis machining centers
• Long-turning automatics
• Industrial machine tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuenbürg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of CNC automatic lathes ranging from compact entry-level models (SB-16 III) to highly complex multi-axis machines (ST-38). Machines configured and customized per customer requirements with turnkey project approach including machine preparation, programming, tool selection, process development, and installation support.
2. Service and Support: Comprehensive after-sales service including technical support hotline, on-site service visits, training programs (star* academy), and 24/7 customer portal access (star* Service Connect). Service priced at flat rates with no travel costs, mileage, or per diem charges.
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Extensive spare parts and accessories inventory for immediate availability. Direct sales of tool holders, drill adapters, and specialized machining tools through star-tools.eu platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Star Micronics GmbH manufactures and sells CNC automatic lathes (CNC-Drehautomaten) for precision turning of workpieces with diameters from 0.1mm to 42mm, covering 18 machine models across SB, SP, SR, SD, SV, SX, SW, and ST product series. The company delivers turnkey projects including machine configuration, programming, tool selection, process development, and installation support, complemented by proprietary technologies (HFT, SCP, TPM), NC-FOX CAM software, a 24/7 service portal (star* Service Connect), and a comprehensive spare parts program.

Product overview

Star Micronics GmbH is a market leader in CNC automatic lathes in Germany, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 18 CNC turning machine models for machining diameters from 0.1mm to 42mm. The product line spans multiple series: SB (compact entry-level), SP (versatile multi-purpose), SR (standard all-rounders), SD (precision with B-axis), SV (linear slide + revolver combination), SX (X-class with revolver), SW (dual linear slides for simultaneous machining), and ST (triple turret systems for complex parts). The portfolio includes long-turning and short-turning (hybrid) variants. Beyond hardware, Star Micronics provides proprietary technologies including HFT (High-Frequency-Turning) for chip control, SCP (Step-Cycle-Pro) for chip management, and TPM (Tool Process Monitoring) for cutting force monitoring. The company also offers NC-FOX CAM software, the star* Service Connect 24/7 customer portal, and a comprehensive tool program through star-tools.eu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• star*: Primary brand for CNC automatic lathes and machining solutions
• star* academy
• star* Service Connect
• NC-Fox
• HFT
• SCP
• TPM

Products and services

• SB-12R CNC automatic lathe CNC automatic lathe for machining diameters up to 12mm/13mm (option) with 205mm/30mm spindle stock stroke, featuring 7-fold turning tool holder, 4-fold boring unit, and independent back-side machining with 4 stations.
• SB-16 III CNC automatic lathe Entry-level CNC automatic lathe for 16mm diameter machining with 155mm spindle stock stroke, 5-fold turning tool holder, 3 driven cross-machining tools, and 4 back-side machining tool stations.
• SB-20RII CNC automatic lathe Optimized bestseller CNC automatic lathe succeeding the SB-20R-G, processing diameters up to 20mm/26mm (option) with 196mm/50mm spindle stock stroke, 6-fold turning tool holder, 5-fold boring unit, and thermal correction technology.
• SP-23 CNC automatic lathe Versatile CNC automatic lathe processing up to 23mm material diameter with 196mm/50mm spindle stock stroke, 8 turning tools, 7 driven cross-machining stations, and HIGH TORQUE option.
• SP-32 CNC automatic lathe Powerful all-rounder for complex turned parts, processing 32mm diameter with 310mm/80mm spindle stock stroke, 6 turning tools, 6 driven cross-machining stations (4 interchangeable), and 5 back-side machining stations.
• SR-10J CNC automatic lathe Compact CNC automatic lathe for machining up to 10mm/12mm (option) diameter with 105mm spindle stock stroke, 6 turning tools, 4-fold boring unit, and 7 axes for precision machining.
• SL-10 CNC automatic lathe Flexible CNC automatic lathe combining 5 cross-drilling/milling units with a rear-facing 6-spindle unit featuring Y-axis control, 8 axes and 6+ tool stations.
• SR-20J II CNC automatic lathe Upgrade CNC automatic lathe available in type A/B configurations, featuring a more stable machine bed and increased machining power; type A has 4 back-side machining stations and type B features Y2-axis with 8 tool stations.
• SR-20R IV CNC automatic lathe Advanced CNC automatic lathe type E featuring programmable B-axis on linear carrier with 3 driven tools, 9 axes, 8+ back-side machining stations, and kinematics similar to SR-20RIV Type B.
• SR-32J III CNC automatic lathe Classic CNC automatic lathe processing 32mm/36mm (option) diameter with 320mm/80mm spindle stock stroke, expanded work area, simplified short-to-long turning conversion, and improved thermal stability.
• SR-38 CNC automatic lathe Maximum diameter CNC automatic lathe with 38mm/42mm material processing capacity and 320mm/95mm spindle stock stroke, featuring 5-fold turning tool holder on front linear slide, 2-fold on rear with X3-axis, and 10 axes.
• SD-26 CNC automatic lathe Precision CNC automatic lathe with 26mm material diameter and 260mm/65mm spindle stock stroke, featuring newly developed B-axis in 3 versions from CNC-controlled angle adjustment to doubly programmable design.
• SV-20R CNC automatic lathe Advanced CNC automatic lathe combining linear slide and revolver for simultaneous machining, featuring 12 axes, 5 driven cross-machining tools, 8+ main and back-side machining tools on revolver, and programmable B-axis on 4 revolver stations.
• SX-38R CNC automatic lathe New X-class CNC automatic lathe featuring flexible B-axis on linear carrier with 4 driven tools, and 10+ main/back-side machining tools on revolver with 10 driven tool stations.
• SW-12R II long-turning automatic lathe Long-turning automatic lathe based on SW-7 design with 135mm/30mm spindle stock stroke, dual linear slides for simultaneous machining, 15,000 rpm spindle speeds, and 3 independent tool systems.
• SW-20 long-turning automatic lathe CNC long-turning automatic lathe with 205mm spindle stock stroke, dual linear slides for time-concealed machining, and latest FANUC 31i-B5 high-speed control system.
• ST-20 long-turning automatic lathe Long-turning automatic lathe featuring three independent turrets with 8 stations each for time-concealed machining, equipped with FANUC 31i-B5 control and 2.5kW turret drive power.
• ST-38 long-turning automatic lathe
• NC-FOX CAM software Intuitive CAM/software solution for CNC programming of star* machines, current version 8. Sold to precision manufacturing companies operating star* CNC lathes.
• star* Werkzeuge (Tools) Tool program including holders, drill units, milling units, thread whirling units, and special tools for star* CNC automatic lathes, sold through the star-tools.eu platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 successful HFT implementation cases documented
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Oude Reimer BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Team of 4 sales representatives (Hank Oude Reimer, Bart Venhuis, Danny van Rij, Richard Leise) operating from Hilversum, Netherlands.
• Flextek A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Denmark with sales management team (Flemming Thyssen, Ole Midtgaard, Torben Friis, Anders Larsen) operating from Hedensted, Denmark.
• LENIMA Machine Tool ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Sweden with managing director Simon Larsson and sales/service team operating from Alingsås, Sweden.
• Friedrich Britsch GmbH & Co. KGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partner for specific German postal code regions (74..., 75..., 76...) with sales team including Uwe Kälber and Stefan Kälber, based in Pforzheim.
• BW | Braunschweig Werkzeugmaschinen GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional reseller partner covering Saxony and surrounding regions with sales representative Andreas Braunschweig, based in Moritzburg.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for CNC control systems. All star* CNC automatic lathes use FANUC control systems including FANUC 0i-TF Plus, FANUC 32i-B, FANUC 31i-B, and FANUC 31i-B5.
• Mercy ShipsminorOthersSocial responsibility partner. STAR Micronics supports Mercy Ships Deutschland e.V. with charitable donations to support medical charity operations.
• Ärzte ohne Grenzen (Doctors Without Borders)minorOthersSocial responsibility partner. STAR Micronics supports Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. with charitable donations to support humanitarian medical missions.
• SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweitminorOthersSocial responsibility partner. STAR Micronics supports SOS Children's Villages with charitable donations to support children in need.
• Sterneninsel PforzheimminorOthersRegional social responsibility partner based in Pforzheim. STAR Micronics supports this regional organization helping those in need.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DMG Mori: Global broad-line machine tool manufacturer offering CNC turning, milling, and additive machines. While DMG Mori serves a much broader portfolio, its CNC turning products (e.g., CTX, NLX series) compete in the same customer accounts and high-precision turning segments as Star Micronics.
• EMAG: German machine tool builder offering CNC turning, grinding, and gear-cutting machines. EMAG's vertical turning and turn-mill products overlap with Star Micronics' portfolio, particularly in automotive and large-diameter precision component manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Nomura DS: Japanese manufacturer of CNC automatic lathes with growing European presence. Nomura DS competes with Star Micronics in the entry-level and mid-range Swiss-type turning market, increasingly active in Germany's precision parts supply chain.

Direct peers

• Tsugami: Japanese CNC precision turning machine manufacturer, especially strong in Swiss-type lathes. Tsugami competes directly with Star Micronics' long-turning machines in the European precision parts market, offering similar multi-axis turning solutions.
• INDEX-Werke: German CNC turning machine manufacturer (Traub and INDEX brands) producing multi-axis turning centers and turn-mill machines. As a fellow German precision turning specialist, it competes head-to-head with Star Micronics in DACH-region automotive, medical, and aerospace supply chains.
• Tornos: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of Swiss-type CNC turning machines and multispindle lathes. Tornos competes directly with Star Micronics' long-turning automatics in European precision manufacturing markets, particularly for watchmaking, medical, and electronics components.
• Hanwha Precision Machinery: Korean manufacturer of CNC Swiss-type turning machines (formerly Doosan). Hanwha competes with Star Micronics in European precision turning markets, particularly offering competitive pricing in the sub-32mm diameter segment where Star's SR and SW series operate.
• Citizen Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of CNC turning machines including Cincom and Miyano product lines, directly competing with Star Micronics in the Swiss-type and CNC automatic lathe market across Europe. Both companies target precision turned-part manufacturers with multi-axis capabilities.

Others

• FANUC: Star Micronics' exclusive CNC control system supplier and strategic technology partner. FANUC provides controllers for all star* machines but also sells directly to end-users and could vertically integrate into machine manufacturing, representing both a critical enabler and a latent competitive threat.

Regional players

• Marubeni Citizen-Cincom: Distribution and service entity for Citizen Machinery products across Europe. Functions as a peer to Star Micronics' European sales/service operations by offering competing CNC turning machines with established European service networks, particularly relevant in DACH and Benelux regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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