Walter Maschinenbau GmbH, headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, is a leading global manufacturer of CNC grinding, erosion and laser machining systems, as well as optical measuring machines for tool production. The company’s offering is complemented by automation solutions, software and comprehensive services.
Walter is part of UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS, a group of globally recognized machine tool specialists.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
- CNC tool grinding
- Erosion technologies for PCD/PKD tools
- Laser machining of superhard materials
- Optical CNC measuring solutions
- Automation and robotics for tool production
- Digital solutions, software and global service support
What’s the news about new products?
Recent innovations include:
- VISION LASER, our latest-generation laser machining platform
- HELICHECK NANO, a measuring machine for micro and nano tools
- ATP – Automated Tool Production, our automation solution for end-to-end tool production
- HELITRONIC RAPID, a new entry-level tool grinding machine for production and regrinding of rotationally symmetrical tools
The safety- and productivity-enhancing option Fire Stop & Go, available for our E-/EDM-machines, which increases operational safety by automatically detecting fire hazards and minimizing downtime. This option is standard in all new 2-in-1 EDM machines and can also be retrofitted. grinding.com+2irt3000.com+2.
These developments further strengthen our capabilities in high-precision, automated and safe tool manufacturing.
What are the ranges of products?
- Tool grinding machines
- Erosion machines
- Laser machining machines
- Measuring machines
- Automation solutions
- Software & digital solutions
- Service, training & retrofit
At what stage is the market where you are currently active?
The global tool machining market remains demanding, driven by precision requirements, automation, new materials and stable long-term demand from industries such as automotive, medical and aerospace. Despite economic fluctuations, the need for high-quality, complete machining solutions remains strong. As part of UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS, we benefit from a worldwide support and service network.
What can you tell us about market trends?
- Automation and lights-out manufacturing
- Laser machining for superhard materials
- Growth in micro and nano tooling
- Digitalization and connectivity
- Sustainability and energy-efficient production
- Integrated process chains combining grinding, measuring and automation
What are the most innovative products marketed?
- VISION LASER for next-generation laser machining
- HELICHECK NANO for ultra-high-precision measurement
- ATP – Automated Tool Production as a modular automation platform
- HELITRONIC RAPID as an accessible yet powerful entry-point into modern tool grinding
What estimations do you have for 2024?
We expect continued growth in automation, increasing adoption of laser machining technologies, and rising demand for high-precision measurement systems. Digitalization will further accelerate, and despite global economic variability, we anticipate a stable to slightly growing market environment supported by strong global demand and our solid position within UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS.
