charmilles.com

What charmilles.com does

CHARMILLES is a Swiss precision manufacturing company headquartered in Meyrin, Switzerland, that develops advanced laser texturing and micromachining systems for industrial customers. The company operates two core technology pillars: Laser Texturing, a fully digital, fluid-free process used for graining, etching, blasting, structuring, thin-film ablation, decoration, coloring, marking, and engraving on a broad range of materials; and Laser Micromachining, a precision process that uses laser beams to produce micro-features such as holes, grooves, and shapes at scales ranging from a few microns to a few millimeters. Its hardware portfolio centers on nano- and femtosecond laser platforms, and is complemented by the proprietary LaserSUITE360 CAD/CAM software for programming and simulation, the My rConnect connected digital platform for real-time machine monitoring, and OPC UA support for industrial interoperability. The company claims the #1 worldwide position in laser texturing and traces a 70-year Swiss precision heritage (founded 1953) with approximately 25 years of focused laser innovation beginning around 2001.

CHARMILLES generates revenue through a mix of capital-equipment sales (laser machines and original parts), recurring software subscriptions (LaserSUITE360, My rConnect), and professional services including installation, preventive maintenance, technical support, a training academy, and a Circular Economy refurbishment program. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise customers rather than publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with a global network of local contact partners across 35+ countries, an eCatalog self-serve storefront, the My rConnect customer portal, and a heavy event-driven presence at the leading international machine-tool shows including EMO Hannover, IMTS, AMB, and JIMTOF. Its primary customer segments are precision manufacturers requiring advanced surface functionality engineering and micro-feature production, addressed through a horizontal segmentation strategy across multiple use cases and industries.

Name

charmilles.com

Legal name

CHARMILLES

Website

https://charmilles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CHARMILLES is a Swiss precision manufacturing company that develops nano- and femtosecond laser systems for surface texturing and micromachining applications, serving industrial manufacturers across 35+ countries as part of UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Systems

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Printing & Decoration Services (Screen Print, Embroidery, Laser) (BPAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Laser texturing systems
• Laser micromachining
• Precision manufacturing equipment
• CAD/CAM software
• Surface engineering solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Meyrin

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Machine Sales: Sale of advanced nano- and femtosecond laser machines for texturing and micromachining across multiple industries.
2. Software Solutions: LaserSUITE360 CAD/CAM software and My rConnect connected digital platform subscriptions.
3. Customer Care & Service: Global service expertise including installation, operator training, preventive maintenance, and technical support.
4. Original Parts: Replacement parts and components for laser machines.
5. Training Academy: Operator training and certification programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CHARMILLES designs, manufactures, and sells advanced nano- and femtosecond laser machines for surface texturing and micromachining of precision components, plus proprietary LaserSUITE360 CAD/CAM software and the My rConnect connected digital platform. Offerings are sold to industrial manufacturers and supported by a global customer care network spanning installation, training, preventive maintenance, original parts, and circular economy services.

Product overview

CHARMILLES is a precision laser manufacturing technology company offering a unified portfolio of advanced laser solutions centered on two core product lines: Laser Texturing Technology (for graining, etching, structuring, decoration, marking, and engraving) and Laser Micromachining Technology (for precision micro-feature creation). These systems are supported by the proprietary LaserSUITE360 CAD/CAM software for programming and simulation, the My rConnect digital platform for real-time machine monitoring, and OPC UA connectivity for industrial integration. The company also provides comprehensive customer care including preventive services, training academy, original parts, and circular economy solutions. Built on 70 years of Swiss precision and 25 years of laser innovation, CHARMILLES positions itself as the #1 provider in laser texturing worldwide with a 100% digital, fluid-free process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaserSUITE360: CAD/CAM software platform for laser processing
• My rConnect

Products and services

• Laser Machines Advanced nano- and femtosecond laser machines delivering micron-level precision, superior surface quality, and perfect process repeatability for industrial texturing and micromachining across multiple industries.
• Laser Texturing Technology Fully digital laser-based surface treatment solution for creating unlimited effects including graining, etching, blasting, structuring, thin film ablation, decoration, coloring, marking, and engraving on surfaces of almost any kind of part and material.
• Laser Micromachining Technology Precision manufacturing process using a laser beam to remove material at a microscopic scale, producing micro-features such as holes, grooves, or shapes ranging from a few microns to a few millimeters on relatively large parts.
• LaserSUITE360 Proprietary CAD/CAM software platform for programming, simulating, and controlling CHARMILLES laser machines, providing full transparency over laser processes for operators and production engineers.
• My rConnect Connected digital platform providing real-time machine monitoring and full process transparency for laser operations, enabling customers to track performance across their laser machine fleet.
• Service Solutions Tailored service packages (Success Packs) providing global service expertise across installation, preventive maintenance, operator training, and technical support for CHARMILLES laser machine customers.
• Training Academy Operator training and certification programs delivered by CHARMILLES to build customer capability in operating laser texturing and micromachining systems.
• Original Parts OEM replacement parts and components for CHARMILLES laser machines, ensuring compatibility, performance, and uptime for installed equipment.
• Circular Economy Solutions Sustainability-focused circular economy solutions supporting reuse, refurbishment, and lifecycle extension of CHARMILLES laser systems and components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% digital process with no fluids, electrodes, or cutting tools required
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHARMILLES is a portfolio brand of UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS, a major machine tool manufacturer. Part of the UMS family alongside STUDER, WALTER, and MIKRON MILL brands. The company showcases innovations from its portfolio brands at major trade events including IMTS 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IPG Photonics: Leading fiber laser source and system manufacturer serving industrial cutting, welding, marking, and micromachining applications. Competes head-on with Charmilles in laser-based surface treatment and micro-feature production.
• Coherent Corp. Major diversified laser and photonics platform with industrial laser systems for cutting, marking, and micromachining. Overlaps with Charmilles in precision laser texturing and surface engineering applications.
• Han's Laser Technology: Large Chinese industrial laser equipment maker offering laser marking, cutting, and micromachining systems. Comparable to Charmilles as a broad industrial laser platform targeting global manufacturers.
• Bystronic: Swiss-headquartered supplier of laser cutting and processing systems for sheet metal and industrial applications. Competes with Charmilles in laser-based industrial manufacturing equipment, especially where surface treatment and cutting intersect.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Industrial Laser / FA): Supplies industrial laser processing machines, including CO2 and fiber laser systems for cutting, welding, and marking. Overlaps with Charmilles in industrial laser-based precision manufacturing.
• Trumpf: German global leader in industrial laser machines and systems. Directly competes with Charmilles across laser texturing, micromachining, and marking for industrial manufacturers, with significantly broader scale and product breadth.
• Amada: Japan-headquartered machine tool and laser processing equipment maker. Competes with Charmilles in laser-based cutting, marking, and surface engineering solutions for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Global leader in CNC machine tools and additive manufacturing. Competes broadly with Charmilles for precision-manufacturing CAPEX budgets in mold, tool, and component production.
• GF Machining Solutions: Major precision machining technology provider offering EDM, milling, and laser texturing solutions. Direct overlap with Charmilles in laser texturing and complementary EDM/texturing workflow offerings for tool and mold makers.

Emerging players

• nLIGHT: U.S.-based manufacturer of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial cutting, welding, and micromachining. An emerging specialist competing with Charmilles in precision laser-based manufacturing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UNITEDMACHINING
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charmilles-laser

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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