MCM: a History of growth
1978
Establishment of MCM Machining Centers Manufacturing S.p.A.
1979
PROGRESS: first MCM machining center with horizontal spindle and rotary tool changer.
1982
CONNECTION: horizontal machining center with integrated 4-position multi-pallet and rotating tool magazine with tool holders arranged on 2 concentric circles.
1983
MCM starts its collaboration with Ferrari S.p.A. and and large industrial manufacturing partners.
1985
First flexible manufacturing system (FMS) for Lucas Girling (UK).
1986
Establishment of MCE - Machining Centers Engineering, the IT division of MCM, dedicated to the development of the FMX supervisor and the implementation of software solutions.
1987
Establishment of the subsidiary MCM France, the first step towards an international structure.
MIRROR Tool magazine.
1988
ACTION expands the product range towards larger machining centers.
1990
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) pallet handling cart with self-aligning system without mechanical ground reference.
1992
First 5-axis machining center with tilting table for machining PET bottle moulds.
1993
The first CLOCK HP machining center with high-speed spindle and extremely fast tool change. New state of the art to reduce production times.
1994
Automotive FMS system: 4 CLOCK 800 machining centers served by synchronised gantry robots for loading/unloading workpiece. Automatic workpiece recognition. Part-program start-up from supervisor according to workpiece-type. Automatic tool management from centralised tool magazine.
1995
Dassault Aviation chooses the MCM flexible manufacturing system consisting of four 5-axis Clock 900 Mirror machining cells.
1996
Establishment of MCM Deutschland and MCM USA.
CLOCK 600 AUTO Cyclops, robotic systems with Flexlink automation, dedicated to the automotive industry.
1997
FORERUNNER: the machining center with linear motors that provides extraordinarily rapid speed and high dynamics.
1998
The FMX supervisor becomes jFMX on a Java virtual machine (JVM) platform.
1999
With the Action machining center complete with process, the first Safran Transmission Systems was acquired for the production of transmission gearboxes for aero-engines.
2001
First 5-axis machining center with tilting head.
Jet Five with linear motor application for machining large structural parts.
2003
TANK 1300 machining center characterised by innovative structural concepts for optimising static and dynamic behaviour.
Leonardo (Aermacchi) acquires a 5-axis FMS JET FIVE with tilting table for highly dynamic and precise machining of large aluminium structural aeronautical components.
2004
Aerotech Premium (EADS) acquires FMS JET FIVE for machining titanium structural parts (main FLAP).
2005
Leonardo (Agusta Westland) commissions a 5-axis Action 2200 machining center with tilting head for complete machining of helicopter rotors.
2006
TANK becomes multitasking, able to provide all the configurations required for multitasking machining, adapting to each sector and the growing demands of the aerospace industry.
2008
MCM delivers the first TANK 1300 Multitasking machining center for turning, milling and grinding to MTU Aero Engines.
2011
Safran Landing Systems commissions an FMS consisting of a multitasking TANK 1600 with a dividing unit and a dedicated pallet changer for the machining of wheels and braking systems.
2013
Safran Aircraft Engines entrusts MCM with the construction of several FMS lines for machining LEAP engine titanium discs.
2014
RIFA Group acquires control of MCM S.p.A.
2015
MCM and Nuovo Pignone GE Oil & Gasimplement an ambitious project of technological integration and synergistic automation. This plant integrates MCM machines, unconventional technologies, storage and measuring systems and robots.
2016
AIRBUS acquires an FMS consisting of six JET FIVE for machining of structural components in titanium alloys and special steels.
2018
MCM strengthens its presence on the Chinese market by acquiring important orders for AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
2020
Colgar Bending Machines,dedicated to bending machines joins the MCM Group.
Innovation of the CLOCK family: CLOCK 800 EVO is presented at the 32nd BIMU Milan.
Development of software services and jFRX, a predictive maintenance module.
2021
MCM presents CLOCK 1200 EVO 4-axis Multipallet at EMO Milan.
2022
MCM presents TANK 1000 EVO 5-axis with tilting head and multipallet on two levels.
The introduction of MIA MCM Intelligent Automation, brings together all of MCM's competences in terms of automation.
2023
MCM celebrates 45 years of continuous innovation.
MCM presents CLOCK 1200 EVO Multitasking MIA | MP9 at EMO Hannover.
1978
Establishment of MCM Machining Centers Manufacturing S.p.A.
1979
PROGRESS: first MCM machining center with horizontal spindle and rotary tool changer.
1982
CONNECTION: horizontal machining center with integrated 4-position multi-pallet and rotating tool magazine with tool holders arranged on 2 concentric circles.
1983
MCM starts its collaboration with Ferrari S.p.A. and and large industrial manufacturing partners.
1985
First flexible manufacturing system (FMS) for Lucas Girling (UK).
1986
MCE - Machining Centers Engineering, the IT division of MCM, dedicated to the development of the FMX supervisor and the implementation of software solutions, was established.
1987
Establishment of the subsidiary MCM France, the first step towards an international structure.
MIRROR Tool magazine.
1988
ACTION expands the product range towards larger machining centers.
1990
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) pallet handling cart with self-aligning system without mechanical ground reference.
1992
First 5-axis machining center with tilting table for machining PET bottle moulds.
1993
The first CLOCK HP machining center with high-speed spindle and extremely fast tool change. New state of the art to reduce production times.
1994
Automotive FMS system: 4 CLOCK 800 machining centers served by synchronised gantry robots for loading/unloading workpiece. Automatic workpiece recognition. Part-program start-up from supervisor according to workpiece-type. Automatic tool management from centralised tool magazine.
1995
Dassault Aviation chooses the MCM flexible manufacturing system consisting of four 5-axis Clock 900 Mirror machining cells.
1996
Establishment of MCM Deutschland and MCM USA.
CLOCK 600 AUTO Cyclops, robotic systems with Flexlink automation, dedicated to the automotive industry.
1997
FORERUNNER: the machining center with linear motors that provides extraordinarily rapid speed and high dynamics.
1998
The FMX supervisor becomes jFMX on a Java virtual machine (JVM) platform.
1999
With the Action machining center complete with process, the first Safran Transmission Systems was acquired for the production of transmission gearboxes for aero-engines.
2001
First 5-axis machining center with tilting head.
Jet Five with linear motor application for machining large structural parts.
2003
TANK 1300 machining center characterised by innovative structural concepts for optimising static and dynamic behaviour.
Leonardo (Aermacchi) acquires a 5-axis FMS JET FIVE with tilting table for highly dynamic and precise machining of large aluminium structural aeronautical components.
2004
Aerotech Premium (EADS) acquires FMS JET FIVE for machining titanium structural parts (main FLAP).
2005
Leonardo (Agusta Westland) commissions a 5-axis Action 2200 machining center with tilting head for complete machining of helicopter rotors.
2006
TANK becomes multitasking, able to provide all the configurations required for multitasking machining, adapting to each sector and the growing demands of the aerospace industry.
2008
MCM delivers the first TANK 1300 Multitasking machining center for turning, milling and grinding to MTU Aero Engines.
2011
Safran Landing Systems commissions an FMS consisting of a multitasking TANK 1600 with a dividing unit and a dedicated pallet changer for the machining of wheels and braking systems.
2013
Safran Aircraft Engines entrusts MCM with the construction of several FMS lines for machining LEAP engine titanium discs.
2014
RIFA Group acquires control of MCM S.p.A.
2015
MCM and Nuovo Pignone GE Oil & Gasimplement an ambitious project of technological integration and synergistic automation. This plant integrates MCM machines, unconventional technologies, storage and measuring systems and robots.
2016
AIRBUS acquires an FMS consisting of six JET FIVE for machining of structural components in titanium alloys and special steels.
2018
MCM strengthens its presence on the Chinese market by acquiring important orders for AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
2020
Colgar Bending Machines, dedicated to bending machines joins the MCM Group.
Innovation of the CLOCK family: CLOCK 800 EVO is presented at the 32nd BIMU Milan.
Development of software services and jFRX, a predictive maintenance module.
2021
MCM presents CLOCK 1200 EVO 4-axis Multipallet at EMO Milan.
2022
MCM presents TANK 1000 EVO 5-axis with tilting head and multipallet on two levels.
The introduction of MIA MCM Intelligent Automation, brings together all of MCM's competences in terms of automation.
2023
MCM celebrates 45 years of continuous innovation.
MCM presents CLOCK 1200 EVO Multitasking MIA | MP9 at EMO Hannover.