Hurco Gmbh

Name

Hurco Gmbh

Legal name

HURCO Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH

Website

https://hurco.eu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

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 machining centers
• CNC turning centers
• Machine tool manufacturing
• CNC control software
• Industrial automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pliening

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: Sale of CNC machining centers (3-axis, 5-axis, portal, horizontal) and CNC turning centers/lathes with customizable configurations
2. Spare Parts: Supply of replacement parts for CNC machines
3. Service and Maintenance: Technical support, maintenance, and repair services through service technicians on-site or by remote support
4. Training Services: Training courses for operators including basic and advanced programming training at training centers
5. Customization and Configuration: Individually configured CNC machines with numerous additional options and customization to customer requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

HURCO designs and manufactures CNC machine tools, including 3-axis, 5-axis, portal, and horizontal machining centers as well as CNC turning centers (lathes). The portfolio is built around the proprietary MAX 5 / WinMax 5 conversational CNC control system that allows programming directly at the machine, and is extended with the ProCobots robot-arm automation solution and the TAKUMI premium brand of high-precision machining centers. Services, spare parts, and operator training complete the offering.

Product overview

HURCO is a manufacturer of CNC machine tools with over 50 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of vertical and horizontal machining centers (3-axis, 5-axis, portal, and horizontal types), CNC turning centers, and automation solutions including ProCobots. The core differentiator is the proprietary MAX® 5 / WinMax 5 conversational control system, which enables programming directly at the machine through an intuitive dialog interface without G-code knowledge. The TAKUMI sub-brand extends the portfolio with premium machining centers equipped with Heidenhain TNC 7 control for customers requiring maximum precision in tool and mold making. All products are supported by a unified sales and service organization across Germany and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAKUMI: High-precision CNC machining centers with Heidenhain control systems, specializing in tool and mold making and demanding series production.

Products and services

• 3-Axis Machining Centers Vertical CNC machining centers for 3-axis milling operations across entry-level to large-format models, including VMX10i, VMX30Di, VMX42Di, VMX42i, and VMX84i. They feature high-speed spindles, integrated MAX 5 control, and thermal compensation on Di series machines, and are sold to contract manufacturers, job shops, and industrial production facilities.
• 5-Axis Machining Centers CNC machining centers with simultaneous 5-axis capability for complex part machining, including the VMX42Ui, VMX42Ui-XP, and VMX30Ui models with integrated rotary swivel table. They are designed for aerospace, medical technology, and demanding contract manufacturing applications requiring tight tolerances.
• Portal Machining Centers Large-format portal-style CNC milling machines for oversized workpieces, including the DCX22i, DCX22i-XP, and BX60i models. They feature robust gantry construction, high table loads, and thermal stability for precision machining of large components, and are sold to manufacturers of large parts in industries such as plant construction, shipbuilding, and mechanical engineering.
• Horizontal Machining Centers CNC horizontal boring machines for efficient high-volume production, represented by the HBMX55i model. Features include a powerful spindle, integrated MAX 5 control, and an automation-ready design for pallet systems and unmanned operation, targeted at production-oriented manufacturers.
• Turning Centers CNC lathes and turning/milling machines supporting a 'done-in-one' principle, organized into TMX (milling-enabled, e.g., TMX8 MYi with Y-axis and live tooling), TMM (compact), and TM (standard) series with chuck sizes up to 455 mm. Combined with MAX 5 control, they enable efficient single-setup production of complex turned and milled parts for industrial customers.
• ProCobots Automation In-house automation solution featuring a robot arm directly integrated into the MAX 5 control system, including the ProCobots ProFeeder for automated workpiece handling. It enables flexible, smart automation ready for production without unnecessary complexity and supports night-time production with minimal setup requirements, and is sold to manufacturers seeking to extend unmanned production on HURCO machines.
• TAKUMI CNC Machining Centers Premium brand of high-precision CNC machining centers for tool and mold making and demanding series production. TAKUMI machines are equipped with the Heidenhain TNC 7 control system rather than HURCO MAX 5, offering maximum accuracy, thermal stability, and rigidity for fine surfaces and exact contours. They share HURCO's sales organization, service team, spare-parts support, and application technology expertise.
• HURCO Automation Solutions Comprehensive automation solutions including ProCobots robot systems, pallet stations, and open automation interfaces. HURCO machines are designed with open interfaces for easy integration with third-party automation, enabling multi-side overnight machining with minimal human intervention for production-oriented manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% reduction in negative thermal impact on component accuracy through thermal compensation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TAKUMIcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTAKUMI is a premium CNC machining center brand under the HURCO umbrella, offering high-precision machines with alternative Heidenhain control systems for tool and mold making as well as demanding series production. TAKUMI complements the HURCO brand world for customers seeking maximum precision with Heidenhain TNC 7 control. Both brands share sales organization, service team, spare parts support, and application technology expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool maker offering machining centers, lathes, and its own OSP/P-MAC conversational control — a direct functional competitor to Hurco's proprietary MAX 5 control approach.
• DMG MORI: Global market leader in CNC machine tools including 3-/5-axis machining centers and turning centers, directly competing with Hurco across Hurco's full product portfolio, with broader premium positioning and a much larger installed base.
• Brother: Manufacturer of compact CNC machining centers (R-series) and turning machines popular with European SMB contract manufacturers — directly comparable target segment and product format to Hurco's 3-axis machining centers.
• Heidenhain: Manufacturer of high-precision CNC controls (TNC 7) used on TAKUMI and competitor machines; comparable to Hurco on the control-software layer that defines ease of use and machining accuracy.
• Hermle AG: German specialist in 3-/5-axis CNC machining centers, well-known in European contract manufacturing and tool/mold shops — directly comparable to Hurco in geography, customer base, and product category.
• Yamazaki Mazak: One of the world's largest manufacturers of CNC machining centers and lathes with its own Smooth Ai/Mazatrol conversational control — the closest direct analogue to Hurco's MAX 5 strategy of proprietary, easy-to-use CNC controls.
• Haas Automation: US-based CNC machine tool builder with a broad portfolio of 3-/5-axis machining centers and lathes, competing head-to-head with Hurco in the mid-market and SMB contract-manufacturing segment.
• Makino: Specialist in vertical and horizontal machining centers, particularly for 5-axis and die/mold applications — overlapping with both Hurco's core 3-/5-axis machining centers and its TAKUMI sub-brand.

Broad incumbents

• GF Machining Solutions: Georg Fischer's machine tool division covering EDM, milling, and laser texturing; overlaps with Hurco's 5-axis and high-precision machining portfolio and serves similar European industrial customers, but as part of a much broader industrial conglomerate.
• FANUC: Global leader in CNC controls and a major machine tool builder (Robodrill, Robocut); competes both with Hurco's MAX 5 control and with its machining-center hardware, with much greater scale and a robotics business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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