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Sodick

HardwareDüsseldorf, GermanyFounded 1976· One of 1725 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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