Adate

What Adate does

ADATE, s.r.o. is a privately held Czech company founded in 2008 by Libor Pelánek and headquartered in Brno, specializing in the distribution and integration of CNC machine tools and automation solutions for metal-machining manufacturers. The company distributes CNC machines from two principal manufacturers, Neway and Microcut, spanning slant-bed and vertical CNC lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centers, gantry machining centers, and 5-axis machining centers (notably the Microcut MCU5X). Beyond machine sales, ADATE sells automation add-ons including robotic loading cells, bar feeders, rotary tables, and a CNC production monitoring software module, and provides an ongoing service and technical-support offering that the company explicitly positions as the long-term core of the customer relationship.

The company operates a direct enterprise field-sales model organized by geography, with dedicated technical sales specialists covering Bohemia (Bc. Martin Zíta), Moravia (sales director Ing. Ondřej Kordiovský), and Slovakia (Marek Šarmír), supported by case-study-driven content marketing on its website and channels including Facebook, YouTube, and an email newsletter. Customer evidence includes Czech and Slovak manufacturers across aerospace (Woodcomp Propellers), engineering (Strojírny Atip), tool and die (INKOD KOVO), and general manufacturing (VM Motor, VAIDIŠ), with multiple documented repeat-purchase relationships. Pricing is quote-based and configuration-dependent rather than list-priced, reflecting a consultative sales motion.

ADATE has no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, no patents or awards, and no AI/ML capability evidence. It is currently relocating its Brno headquarters to larger premises in the Cementárna Maloměřice area, and maintains a stock inventory of 14 machines available for immediate delivery. The company has identified an unrelated "ADATA" partnership with FADU/Meta on AI SSDs, which pertains to a different Taiwanese entity and should not be attributed to ADATE s.r.o.

Name

Adate

Legal name

ADATE, s.r.o.

Website

https://adate.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ADATE, s.r.o. is a Brno-based Czech distributor founded in 2008 that supplies Neway and Microcut CNC machine tools, automation add-ons, and service to manufacturing companies across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery (CNC Machine Tools)

NAICS

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), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Metal machining equipment
• CNC automation solutions
• Industrial service support
• CNC machine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno-kralovo

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of CNC machining equipment including vertical turning centers, CNC lathes, horizontal machining centers, gantry centers, and 5-axis machining centers from manufacturers Neway and Microcut
2. Automation Solutions: Sale and integration of automation equipment including robotic loading systems, bar feeders, and rotary tables for CNC machines
3. Service and Support: Technical service, maintenance, and support for CNC machines including spare parts, repairs, and preventive maintenance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adate distributes CNC machine tools from manufacturers Neway and Microcut — including slant-bed CNC lathes, vertical turning centers, vertical/horizontal machining centers, five-axis centers, and gantry machining centers — to manufacturing companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company also integrates automation solutions (robotic loading, bar feeders, rotary tables, CNC production monitoring) and delivers ongoing service, technical support, operator training, spare parts, and preventive maintenance across the machine lifecycle.

Product overview

ADATE is a Czech CNC machine distributor and automation solutions provider founded in 2008, headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of CNC machining equipment primarily from manufacturers Neway and Microcut. Product lines include: slant-bed CNC lathes (NEWAY NL series) with 2-3 axis configurations and powered tool options; vertical CNC turning centers (NEWAY VNL series) from compact to massive models; vertical machining centers (NEWAY VM series, MICROCUT VMA heavy-duty series, MICROCUT M linear guide series); five-axis machining centers (MICROCUT MCU5X); portal gantry machining centers (NEWAY PM series) for large parts; and CNC lathes with counter spindle (MICROCUT LD series). Complementing the machine portfolio are automation solutions including bar feeders, robotic loading systems, rotary tables, and CNC production monitoring software. The company also provides comprehensive service, technical support, and training services across Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEWAY NL Series CNC Lathes Slant-bed CNC lathes with inclined bed construction for rigidity, chip evacuation, and automation readiness. Offered in 2-axis (NL_E/HA) and 3-axis (NL_M/T) configurations with driven tool holders (VDI/BMT). Targeted at dynamic and power turning of small to large parts for manufacturing customers.
• NEWAY VNL Series Vertical CNC Lathes Vertical CNC turning centers built on a monolithic fine-grain Meehanite cast iron bed, available in 2-axis (VNL) and driven-tool (VNL_T) versions for 2-5 axis turning of small to large diameter workpieces. Suited to manufacturers needing heavy-duty vertical turning capacity.
• NEWAY VM Series Vertical Machining Centers Universal vertical 3-axis machining centers with linear guideways, Y-column design, and Meehanite cast iron construction using brand-name components for productivity. Designed for general milling applications in manufacturing operations.
• MICROCUT VMA Series Heavy-Duty Vertical Machining Centers Heavy-duty vertical machining centers with sliding guideways for maximum load capacity, certified Meehanite cast iron construction, and direct drives for heavy cutting operations. Targeted at manufacturers needing robust heavy-cutting capability.
• MICROCUT M Series Vertical Machining Centers Vertical machining centers with linear guideways, four-row ball recirculation, temperature-stabilized precision spindles, and compact rigid construction for high-speed machining. Suited to manufacturers running high-speed milling operations.
• MICROCUT MCU5X Five-Axis Machining Center Portal-type five-axis machining center with tilting/rotary table (A-axis ±120°, C-axis 360°) and direct-drive spindle up to 35kW, designed for HSM technology with extreme rigidity and long service life. Positioned as a quality alternative to premium European 5-axis brands for aerospace and precision manufacturers.
• NEWAY PM Series Portal Gantry Machining Centers Portal-type gantry machining centers with monolithic bed and portal construction from cast iron for rigidity and accuracy, including angular tool heads for 5-sided machining. Designed for large and complex-shaped workpieces in industrial manufacturing.
• MICROCUT LD Series CNC Lathes with Counter Spindle 5-axis CNC lathes with main and counter spindle for complete part machining in a single setup, featuring 30° inclined bed, Meehanite cast iron, and BMT tool holders with powered tools. For manufacturers needing single-setup complete machining.
• NEWAY HM Series Horizontal Machining Centers Horizontal machining centers with pallet change capability for efficient multi-side machining of complex parts. Targeted at production environments needing high-throughput multi-sided operations.
• Bar Feeders Automatic bar feeders for CNC lathes enabling unmanned operation, available in short-bar (up to 1500mm) and long-bar (3000-6000mm) versions with electric or pneumatic feeding. Sold as a standalone automation solution for turning operations.
• Robotic Loading Systems Robotic automation cells for CNC machines, including universal loading cells, collaborative robot arms with manual guidance, and 2D/3D camera-guided robotic manipulation systems for automated workpiece handling. Sold as a standalone automation solution.
• Rotary Tables Rotary and tilting rotary tables for 4th and 5th axis expansion of 3-axis CNC machines, featuring worm gear drive, axial-radial bearings, and hydraulic clamping for multi-sided machining. Sold as a standalone automation solution for milling machines.
• CNC Production Monitoring Manufacturing monitoring system providing real-time machine utilization data, downtime analysis, production-efficiency tracking, quality metrics, and predictive-maintenance planning for CNC operations. Sold as a standalone automation solution.
• Service and Support (Servis a podpora) Comprehensive service including installation, operator and programmer training, technical support, spare-parts supply, repairs, and preventive maintenance across the Czech Republic and Slovakia for customers' CNC machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report significant production capacity increases after installing ADATE machines with proper technical support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NewaycoreTechnology or IntegrationADATE distributes CNC machines manufactured by Neway, a company with over 30 years of history and more than 5,000 employees. Neway produces vertical turning centers, CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and gantry machining centers under ADATE's representation.
• MicrocutcoreTechnology or IntegrationADATE distributes Microcut brand CNC machines including 5-axis machining centers, vertical machining centers, and turning centers with live tooling. Microcut machines are positioned as high-quality alternatives to premium European brands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Japanese global CNC machine tool manufacturer with broad turning/milling portfolio and direct sales footprint in Europe. Competes with Adate for multi-axis turning and 5-axis work in aerospace and general manufacturing in CZ/SK.
• Hermle AG: German premium 5-axis machining center specialist explicitly named in Adate's own customer case studies as the alternative that Microcut is positioned against. Direct competitor for high-precision 5-axis work in the same CEE accounts.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss machine tool and automation solutions provider (EDM, milling, micro-machining, automation). Overlaps with Adate's combination of CNC hardware + automation integration at the higher end of the European market.
• DMG MORI: Global market leader in CNC machine tools (turning, milling, additive). Competes with Adate at the upper end of the CZ/SK market where end customers may buy direct from the OEM rather than through a regional distributor/integrator like Adate.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean CNC machine tool maker with established European distribution. Overlaps with Adate on slant-bed lathes and vertical machining centers serving general manufacturing customers.
• EMAG Group: German machine tool group specializing in turning, gear cutting, and automated production systems. Overlaps with Adate's combination of CNC lathes + automation cells for high-volume, lights-out manufacturing.
• Haas Automation: US-based global CNC machine tool manufacturer with a strong European dealer network. Competes with Adate's Neway/Microcut lines on price-sensitive CNC turning and vertical machining in the same SME manufacturing segment.

Others

• Renishaw: UK-based provider of CNC probing, measurement, and calibration technology explicitly integrated with Adate's CNC machine portfolio. An enabling ecosystem partner (not a direct competitor), but the same probing/automation capabilities influence customer buying decisions for Adate's machines.

Regional players

• TAJMAC-ZPS: Czech machine tool group producing turning centers, machining centers, and special-purpose machines. A regional peer competing for Czech manufacturing customers across overlapping product categories.
• TOS Varnsdorf: Czech Republic-based manufacturer of heavy horizontal boring and machining centers. Regional peer competing for the same Czech industrial customers, though focused on larger workpieces rather than Adate's slant-bed lathe and 5-axis milling sweet spot.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXHmXSv6jdBkyVjw7n86FaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/adatecz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adate-sro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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