CMS
A worldwide leading manufacturer of numerically controlled multi-axis machining centers, thermoforming machines, and waterjet cutting systems for processing advanced materials including composites, carbon fiber, aluminum, light alloys, plastic, glass, stone, and metals.
- CEO / Founder
- Matteo Radicioni
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $128.8M
- Key Investors
- SCM Group (parent company since 2002)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["ARES Series - 5-axis CNC machining centers for composites and advanced materials","ETHOS Series - Universal CNC machining centers with hybrid 5-axis milling + waterjet solutions","CMS Kreator - Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) hybrid system combining 3D printing with CNC milling","Tecnocut - Waterjet cutting systems (Idroline, Proline)","Thermoforming machines for plastic processing","Monobloc CNC machining centers for vertical milling","CNC cutting robots and special purpose saws","Stone working systems (Brembana brand)","Glass working systems (seaming machines, cutting tables)","Woodworking and panel processing systems"]
Technological Advantage
Leverages 55+ years of specialized engineering expertise across multiple material domains, offering a comprehensive product portfolio that spans from high-precision 5-axis CNC machining to additive manufacturing and waterjet cutting. Vertical integration within SCM Group provides strong manufacturing backbone, global service network with subsidiaries in North America, and continuous R&D investment enabling rapid technology deployment across diverse industrial sectors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers customized, state-of-the-art machining solutions with exceptional precision and productivity, combining 55+ years of engineering expertise with continuous R&D investment to provide best-in-class performance (+23% machining precision in ARES series) and versatility across multiple advanced materials.
How They Differentiate
Pioneered the world's first CNC stone machining center in the 1980s; leads innovation in hybrid manufacturing with CMS Kreator combining Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) with precision CNC milling (developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute); multi-material expertise across composites, carbon fiber, aluminum, light alloys, plastic, glass, stone and metals; Brembana Greenject Evo waterjet technology offering 40% energy efficiency; vertical integration within SCM Group provides strong manufacturing backbone and global service network
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and aviation manufacturers, automotive and Formula 1 teams, marine and yacht builders, wind turbine producers, engineering firms, eyewear manufacturers, construction and architecture industries, stone and glass fabricators, plastics processors
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace and Aeronautics","Automotive and Formula 1 Racing","Marine and Shipbuilding","Wind Energy","Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing","Eyewear Production","Building and Architecture","Stone and Granite Processing","Glass Processing","Plastics and Advanced Materials"]
Competitors
DMG MORI; Breton; Mazak (Yamazaki Mazak Corporation)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
481-539 employees globally; estimated annual revenue of $128.8 million; expanded through acquisitions (Diversified Machine Systems, 2018); strategic partnerships established with Caracol, Hufschmied, Swissplast Group, United Aerospace; 30+ year customer partnership with Knaus Tabbert
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1969 by Pietro Aceti","Pioneered first CNC stone machining center in 1980s","SCM Group acquired 49% stake in June 2018, gaining full control","CMS North America acquired Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) in November 2018","Launched CMS Kreator hybrid LFAM + CNC milling system in 2018","2024: Technical partnership with Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme for advanced machining strategies","2024-2025: Strategic collaboration with Caracol for large-format 3D printing market","2025: First CMS Kreator installation in UK via United Aerospace partnership"]
Notable Customers
Knaus Tabbert (30+ year partnership, RV industry); United Aerospace (UK) - First CMS Kreator LFAM installation in UK; Swissplast Group - CMS Kreator LFAM deployment; DReam EDGE (Malaysia) - Automotive prototyping services enhanced by CMS technology; Caracol (Italy) - Commercial collaboration for LFAM market development