INDEX Group
Manufactures CNC turning machines and integrated metal AM systems for small/medium components, enabling complete machining and simplified 3D printing workflows.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Dirk Prust (Spokesman of the Executive Board)
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Eugen Hahn Foundation
Technology & Products
Key Products
CNC-controlled automatic production turning machines; Multi-spindle automatic lathes; Turn-mill centers; Universal turning machines; Vertical turning machines; Sliding headstock automatics; One Click Metal AM systems
Technological Advantage
Claimed: 'Quality, made in Germany' precision; modular turn-mill centers for complete machining. Verified: Majority stake in One Click Metal provides a simplified, accessible metal AM workflow.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces production complexity by integrating subtractive and additive processes, offering entry-level metal 3D printing with simplified powder management and programming.
How They Differentiate
Combines 110 years of subtractive machining leadership with entry-level metal AM, focusing on small-to-medium components and ease of use compared to complex industrial AM systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive, aerospace, medical, and mechanical engineering manufacturers requiring precision turned parts and entry-level metal AM.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Medical; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Fluid Technology
Competitors
DMG MORI (LASERTEC Hybrid series); Yamazaki Mazak (INTEGREX i-AM series); Matsuura Machinery (LUMEX series)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
More than 20,000 turning machines sold in first 40 years; 80+ global sites, 6 production and 12 sales-service sites.
Major Milestones
1914: Founded by Hermann Hahn; 1975: Launch of multi-spindle lathes; 1992: Introduction of modular turn-mill centers; 1997: Acquisition of TRAUB; 2002: Launch of multi-functional centers; 2024: 110-year anniversary; Acquisition of majority interest in One Click Metal
Notable Customers
Bosch; ZF Friedrichshafen; Continental AG; Festo; Schaeffler