Sodick
Manufactures high-precision Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machines for dies, molds, and complex metal parts, with linear motor technology enabling faster processing and automation solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Giuseppe Addelia
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Ltd.)
Technology & Products
Key Products
AG400L wire EDM; AG80L LST sinker EDM; ALC400G high-speed machining centers; ProEvoVI automation systems; EDM fine drilling tools
Technological Advantage
Proprietary linear motor technology achieves higher speed and precision vs. traditional EDM, protected by decades of expertise and patents; recent Prima Additive acquisition expands into metal AM (LPBF/DED) for integrated manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces machining time by up to 50% with linear motor EDM technology, provides 10-year guarantee on positioning accuracy, and offers comprehensive technical support and automation integration for enhanced productivity.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on EDM with linear motor technology for 50% faster machining vs. conventional EDM, while competitors offer broader CNC portfolios; recent additive capabilities via Prima Additive provide hybrid manufacturing edge.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers requiring precision metal machining for dies, molds, aerospace, automotive, and medical components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Tool and Die; Precision Engineering
Competitors
DMG MORI; FANUC; Brother
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Balance sheet total of €10M in 2023, up 0.1% from previous year; record-breaking sales in 2025 across Europe including Germany, UK, Italy, and Turkey.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1976; Manufactured over 60,000 EDM machines; Over 35,000 linear motor EDM machines produced; Acquired Prima Additive in 2025; 4000th machine delivered in Germany in 2019
Notable Customers
Helmut Christmann GmbH; BKV Braun GmbH; Friedrich Erodierservice; SWTAL Lüdenscheid