Union MT
Taiwanese machine tool builder specializing in metal additive manufacturing via direct energy deposition (DED) for high-precision mold repair and complex part manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Alex Lin
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $3.7M
- Latest Round
- Capital Increase
- Key Investors
- Private investors; Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Taiwan
Technology & Products
Key Products
UX Series 5-Axis Machining Centers; UH Series Horizontal Machining Centers; Hybrid Additive Manufacturing System (DED Integration); UV Series Vertical Machining Centers
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Seamless switching between additive and subtractive modes within the same control interface. Verified: ISO 9001 certified manufacturing and established global distribution through the Taichung machine tool cluster. Defensible: Proprietary synchronization of laser power and toolpath movement for hybrid manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Precision metal DED systems for tool & die and aerospace repair applications
How They Differentiate
Provides a more cost-effective entry point into hybrid 5-axis manufacturing compared to premium German and Japanese incumbents, offering similar precision for industrial repair applications at a lower total cost of ownership.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers and tool & die shops requiring high-precision repair of expensive molds or the creation of complex metal geometries with finished surfaces.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Tool & Die; Energy; Medical
Competitors
DMG MORI (LASERTEC series); Mazak (INTEGREX i-AM series); Okuma (MU-V Laser EX series)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Global distribution network spanning 30+ countries; Regular exhibitor at major international trade shows including EMO Hannover and TIMTOS.
Major Milestones
2007: Company founded in Taichung; 2012: Expansion of manufacturing facilities; 2018: Launch of high-precision 5-axis UX series; 2020: Introduction of Hybrid Additive Manufacturing capabilities.
Notable Customers
Meltio (Strategic Partner for Hybrid CNC); Jupiter Machine Tool Inc (Strategic Partner for Hybrid CNC); Schaublin Machines SA (Strategic Alliance & OEM/ODM Client); Tschudin AG (Strategic Partner & Distributor); ZERO CNC (Distributor Partner); TL Technology AG (Exclusive Representative); Unnamed 'S' company in Europe (OEM/ODM Client); Unnamed 'W' company in Eastern Europe (OEM/ODM Client); Unnamed 'T' company in Europe (Co-design Partner); Aerospace industry clients; Automotive industry clients; Medical device industry clients; Precision mold industry clients