Manufacturer of CNC controls, servo drives, measuring systems and digitalization solutions for the machine tool industry.
FAGOR Automation GmbH
Arrasate-Mondragón (ES) · Eskoriatza (ES) · Usurbil (ES) · Göppingen (DE) · Rolling Meadows, IL (US) · Leiria (PT)New on Amplifa
About Fagor Automation
Fagor Automation is a globally active manufacturer of automation and control technology with over 45 years of experience in industrial production. The company manufactures CNC control systems (CNC 8058/8060/8065/8070 elite), servo drive modules (AXD/SPD), linear and rotary measuring systems (encoders, linear scales), digital position displays (DRO) as well as electric motors, and offers the digitalization solution Fagor Digital Suite with umati/OPC-UA connectivity. In addition to manufacturing, the portfolio includes technical services such as repair service, spare parts supply, laser calibration, upgrade and retrofit of machine tools, predictive motor maintenance, training and service contracts. Customers come from the machine tool industry, mechanical and plant engineering and the retrofit sector, including machine manufacturers such as Danobat, RAIS and retrofitters such as Eagle Machine Tool and Wachtler. The majority of production is exported; the headquarters is located in Arrasate-Mondragón (Spain), the German branch FAGOR Automation GmbH in Göppingen. The company belongs to the Mondragon cooperative group.
- Site
- Göppingen
- Processes
- CNC control systems (manufacturing and service, CNC 8065/8060/8058/8070 elite), Digital position displays (DRO systems, digital readouts), Servo drives (AXD/SPD, QC series), Laser calibration, Multi-brand motor predictive maintenance, Service contracts and warranty extensions (including Datasafe, remote diagnostics, thermography), R&D in additive manufacturing (research via Mondragon/Mondragon University), Technical support
- Materials
- CNC control systems, Servo drive modules, Linear encoders with 3STATECH, Linear scales, Digital position displays (DRO), Digitalization / umati (OPC UA)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, TÜV SÜD Safe Torque Off (STO), AXD/SPD, TÜV NRTL Power Conversion Equipment (QC-DR/RPS), TÜV NRTL Power Conversion Equipment (QC-PS/APS/CM/BPM), TÜV NRTL Control Units (Keyboards/OP Panels), Intertek Authorization to Mark (Digital Readout, UL 61010), ABB Value Provider (motor repair, Motorlan/Fagor Automation), ISO 9001:2015 (AENOR/IQNET, ES-0073/1994), ISO 14001:2015 (AENOR/IQNET, ES-2025/1012), IATF 16949, EN 9100
- Industries
- Machine tool construction, Mechanical and plant engineering, Retrofit/rebuilding of machine tools, Research/education centers
- 01
Research and development (CNC, metrology, drives)
- 02
Manufacturing of CNC controls and electronics
- 03
Manufacturing of measuring systems (encoders/linear scales)
- 04
Manufacturing of servo drives and motors
- 05
Assembly and testing
- 06
Sales via worldwide delegations
- 07
Service: repair, retrofit, calibration, maintenance
Products and Technologies
CNC control systems
Controls for milling, turning, grinding and cutting applications including DMC function for optimizing feed rate and spindle speed.
Servo drive modules
Modular axis and spindle drives (sizes 1–3, currents 8–250 A) with TÜV-certified Safe-Torque-Off function.
Linear encoders with 3STATECH
Optoelectronic measuring systems with a third logic state for detecting contamination, with increased resistance to coolants and condensation; vibration resistance up to 300 m/s² (G3).
Linear scales
Linear scales for boring mills and retrofits up to 3 m in length with a single glass scale and accuracy down to 0.3 µm/m.
Digital position displays (DRO)
Digital readouts for manual machine tools and shop floor applications.
Digitalization / umati (OPC UA)
Software platform for machine networking via the OPC-UA specification umati initiated by the VDW (Industry 4.0).
Locations
Arrasate-Mondragón
ESHeadquarters / Plant A: CNC controls, digital readouts, servo drives
- Materials
- CNC, DRO, servo drives
- Precision laser test benches
- Microscope for thin-film measurement (down to 15 nm)
- digital oscilloscopes
- optical laboratory
Eskoriatza
ESPlant B: linear scales and rotary encoders
- Materials
- Measuring systems
Usurbil
ESPlant C & D: motors and motor repair
- Materials
- Electric motors
Göppingen
DEGermany branch (FAGOR Automation GmbH)
Rolling Meadows, IL
USNorth America headquarters, shared with Danobat
Leiria
PTPortugal branch
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC control systems (manufacturing and service, CNC 8065/8060/8058/8070 elite)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | Accuracy down to 0.3 µm/m (G2 series linear scale) | – | – | – | – |
| Digital position displays (DRO systems, digital readouts)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Servo drives (AXD/SPD, QC series)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser calibrationTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-brand motor predictive maintenanceEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service contracts and warranty extensions (including Datasafe, remote diagnostics, thermography)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| R&D in additive manufacturing (research via Mondragon/Mondragon University)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
15 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis vertical machining center (with rotary table and double swivel table) | RAIS M450 | 1 | – | – | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (equipped with Fagor CNC 8065) |
| CNC control CNC 8065 elite 2.0 M (milling machines) | Fagor Automation CNC 8065 elite 2.0 M | – | – | – | – |
| CNC control CNC 8060 elite 2.0 M (milling machines) | Fagor Automation CNC 8060 elite 2.0 M | – | – | – | – |
| CNC control CNC 8058 elite 2.0 M (milling machines) | Fagor Automation CNC 8058 elite 2.0 M | – | – | – | – |
| CNC control CNC 8065 elite 2.0 T (lathes) | Fagor Automation CNC 8065 elite 2.0 T | – | – | – | – |
| CNC control CNC 8060 elite 2.0 T (lathes) | Fagor Automation CNC 8060 elite 2.0 T | – | – | – | – |
| CNC control CNC 8058 elite 2.0 T (lathes) | Fagor Automation CNC 8058 elite 2.0 T | – | – | – | – |
| CNC control CNC 8065 elite 2.0 G (grinding machines) | Fagor Automation CNC 8065 elite 2.0 G | – | – | – | – |
| – | Fagor Automation CNC 8070 elite 2.0 OL | – | – | – | – |
| – | Fagor Automation AXD/SPD | – | – | – | – |
| Power Conversion Equipment QC-DR / QC-RPS (drivers and regenerative power supplies) | Fagor Automation QC-DR | – | – | – | – |
| Digital readout Innova 400i | Fagor Automation Innova 400i | – | – | – | – |
| Linear measuring systems G2 series (for boring mills, up to 3 m, 0.3 µm/m) | Fagor Automation G2 | – | – | – | – |
| Linear encoders S3 and G3 series (3STATECH technology) | Fagor Automation S3 / G3 | – | – | – | – |
| – | – | – | – | – | Arrasate-Mondragón |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
Quality assurance at the Arrasate-Mondragón site includes precision laser test benches, microscopes for thin-film measurements down to 15 nm, digital oscilloscopes and an optical laboratory. Products are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (AENOR/IQNET); drives and control units hold TÜV SÜD and Intertek certifications.
| Evidence | Arrasate-Mondragón | Eskoriatza | Usurbil | Göppingen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 (AENOR/IQNET, ES-0073/1994) | ||||
| ISO 14001:2015 (AENOR/IQNET, ES-2025/1012) | ||||
| IATF 16949 | ||||
| EN 9100 |
History
- 1994
Initial certification to ISO 9001 (25.05.1994, AENOR).
- 2019
Partnership with umati (VDW initiative) for OPC-UA connectivity of the CNCs, presentation at EMO Hannover; introduction of 3STATECH technology and the S3/G3 encoder series.
- 2023
Official opening of the new Fagor Automation & Danobat headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL (USA).
- 2024
Renewed ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certificates with validity until 2027/2028; Motorlan (Fagor Automation) certified as an ABB Value Provider for motor repair.