Okuma

Okuma Corporation is a comprehensive CNC machine tool manufacturer founded in 1898 and headquartered in Ōguchi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, specializing in precision machining equipment including CNC lathes, machining centers, multitasking machines, and grinders.

Their core competencies include single-source manufacturing of CNC machines, controls, drives, motors, encoders, and spindles with proprietary OSP control systems offering high-precision capabilities up to ±0.05mm accuracy.

Equipment Classification

• Primary Equipment Categories:

  • Stationary CNC Machine Tools
  • Precision Machining Centers
  • CNC Lathes and Turning Equipment
  • Grinding and Surface Finishing Equipment
  • Multitasking Manufacturing Systems

• Secondary Equipment Categories:

  • CNC Control Systems (OSP Series)
  • Factory Automation (FA) Products
  • Servo Motors and Drive Systems
  • Precision Measurement Equipment
  • Machine Tool Software and Applications

• Non-Manufactured Equipment:

  • Battery Manufacturing Equipment
  • Electrode Coating Systems
  • Cell Assembly Automation
  • Mobile Material Handling Equipment
  • Battery-Powered Vehicles
  • Specialized Battery Production Lines
  • Pack Assembly Systems

• Custom Engineering Capabilities:

  • Can customize CNC machine specifications and configurations
  • Develops proprietary control systems and software solutions
  • Provides application-specific machining solutions
  • Cannot develop mobile material handling or battery production equipment

Company Details

• Year Founded: 1898
• Headquarters: Ōguchi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• Manufacturing Locations:
  • Japan: Primary production facilities in Aichi Prefecture
  • USA: Charlotte, North Carolina (service and assembly)
  • Europe: Krefeld, Germany (European headquarters)
  • Asia: Operations in China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, India
• Annual Revenue: $1.36B (2024)
• Employee Count: 4,359 (approximately 65% engineering and technical)
• Global Presence:
  • Technical Support: USA, Germany, China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, India
  • Sales: Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific regions
  • Service Centers: Global network through authorized distributors

Industry Applications

• Primary Industries Served:

  • Automotive Manufacturing (battery housing components)
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Heavy Machinery and Equipment
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • General Precision Manufacturing

• Typical Use Cases:

  • Precision machining of battery housing components
  • Complex geometric part manufacturing
  • High-volume production machining
  • Prototyping and low-volume precision parts
  • Multi-operation machining in single setups

• Case Studies:

  • Demonstrated EV battery housing machining capabilities at IMTS 2024
  • Aerospace component manufacturing for major OEMs
  • Medical device precision machining applications

Certifications & Compliance

• Quality Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (first machine tool builder to achieve this standard)
• Environmental Standards: ISO 14001 status not publicly confirmed
• Market Listings: Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 6103), Nikkei 225 component
• Patent/IP Information: Extensive patent portfolio in CNC control technology
• Industry-Specific Compliance: CE marking for European markets
• Safety Compliance: Industrial safety standards compliance