The new management team at EMCO is moving quickly and decisively to take the first concrete steps towards the future. No sooner in office, a clear strategy and a highly dynamic approach have already been used to set the decisive course for the targeted further development of EMCO and to make it fit for the future.

Hallein, February 2025 – The ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the sharp increase in unit labour costs are presenting companies in CNC manufacturing with immense challenges. As a result, more and more companies are looking for efficient automation solutions to make their production processes more economical and future-proof. This development has prompted EMCO to enter into an exclusive cooperation with the Tyrolean start-up automation.eXpress. Together, the two companies want to take the automation of loading and unloading EMCO machines to a new level – with maximum efficiency, flexibility and future-proofing. Thanks to the close cooperation, fully integrated, holistic solutions are created from a single source that are perfectly tailored to customer requirements.

Smart automation as a key success factor
The manufacturing industry is developing rapidly, and more and more customers are relying on fully automated processes to increase their competitiveness. In particular, there is a growing demand for flexible, customised automation solutions for the loading and unloading of CNC machines. With the new partnership, EMCO is taking this change into account and ensuring that its customers have a decisive competitive advantage.

"Our core competence lies in the development and production of durable, high-quality CNC machines. However, the industry is changing rapidly and we have to evolve with it. In order to successfully meet future challenges, more and more flexibility is required, especially in the area of loading and unloading. In automation.eXpress, we have found a partner that offers us precisely this flexibility. Together, we will not only meet the increasing demands, but also further develop EMCO in a targeted manner. I am convinced that with this strategic realignment, we will sustainably strengthen EMCO and put it on a new operational path to success.‘ – Karl Pichler, COO EMCO

’Our machines stand for the highest precision and durability – and with the right automation, their performance is increased even further. Especially when it comes to loading and unloading, processes must not only be efficient, but also flexibly adaptable to meet tomorrow's requirements. With automation.eXpress, we now have a partner that offers exactly this flexibility. Together, we combine the best of both worlds: first-class CNC technology from EMCO and intelligent automation solutions from automation.eXpress that can be seamlessly integrated into existing production processes. I am convinced that this partnership will not only help our customers to move forward, but also further strengthen EMCO.’ – Jörg Weinkogl, CSO EMCO

automation.eXpress – the perfect partner for future-proof automation
With automation.eXpress, EMCO now has a specialist on board that stands for flexible, innovative automation solutions that are perfectly matched to CNC machines. Particularly noteworthy is the unique design process AX Intelligence, which puts automation.eXpress years ahead of the market. This innovation leadership was a decisive factor for EMCO to decide on this partnership right now and to actively shape the future of automation with a first new impulse. Through the collaboration, EMCO customers benefit from rapid implementation, maximum compatibility and individually adaptable systems.
 

"We at automation.eXpress are proud to be working with a renowned company like EMCO. This partnership enables us to integrate our innovative automation solutions into a proven CNC environment and set new standards together. With our agile approach and our focus on state-of-the-art technologies, we are bringing fresh momentum to the automation of loading and unloading. Our goal is not only to optimise existing processes, but also to make them future-proof with intelligent, flexible solutions.‘ – Daniel Schöpf, Managing Director of automation.eXpress

’Two specialists are combining their expertise here: EMCO as a leading manufacturer of high-quality CNC machines and automation.eXpress as an expert in intelligent automation. Our clear goal at automation.eXpress is to sustainably reduce manufacturing costs with the latest automation technology and thus secure production in Europe in the long term. Especially in the automation of loading and unloading, it is crucial that systems remain flexible and adaptable in order to efficiently meet future requirements. Thanks to our partnership with EMCO, we combine precision in mechanical engineering with innovative automation – and thus create solutions that not only optimise existing processes, but also actively lead the industry into a competitive future.’ – Markus Grud, Managing Director vision.eXpress (parent company of automation.eXpress)