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What began as a small workshop has become the benchmark in manufacturing automation.
Since 1970, EROWA has stood for Swiss precision, technical innovation, and a clear goal:
to make manufacturing processes more efficient, flexible, and reproducible.
To this day, EROWA remains an independent, owner-managed Swiss company—without shareholders, without stock market dependence, but with a clear philosophy:
to develop standardized solutions that can be individually adapted to customer processes.
Our zero-point clamping systems form the basis for reproducible accuracy – regardless of machine, manufacturer, or process. The standardized EROWA interface concept allows milling, turning, grinding, measuring, and eroding machines to be flexibly linked. This creates compatibility for decades to come – and enables the modular expansion of every system up to full automation.
The Idea of Flexible Manufacturing
The history of EROWA began in 1970 in a small garage in Reinach (AG), Switzerland.
Company founder Hans Hediger recognized early on the potential of making manufacturing processes more efficient through standardization.
Even then, the core idea of the Flexible Manufacturing Concept (FMC) was born – the principle on which all EROWA solutions are still based today. The name EROWA stands for the German words EDM, toolmaking and automation – three disciplines that have been inseparably linked ever since.
The Idea of Flexible Manufacturing
The history of EROWA began in 1970 in a small garage in Reinach (AG), Switzerland.
Company founder Hans Hediger recognized early on the potential of making manufacturing processes more efficient through standardization.
Even then, the core idea of the Flexible Manufacturing Concept (FMC) was born – the principle on which all EROWA solutions are still based today. The name EROWA stands for the German words EDM, toolmaking and automation – three disciplines that have been inseparably linked ever since.
Translator (ISOCUT) Planetary EDM device
The translator developed by EROWA made it possible to move the electrode in three dimensions for the first time. This allowed the eroding process to be carried out over several hours of operation.
Translator (ISOCUT) Planetary EDM device
The translator developed by EROWA made it possible to move the electrode in three dimensions for the first time. This allowed the eroding process to be carried out over several hours of operation.
JetSet Water Jet Wire Threader
The wire could be threaded automatically using the JetSet water jet wire threader.
JetSet Water Jet Wire Threader
The wire could be threaded automatically using the JetSet water jet wire threader.
Precision Becomes Standardized
With the growing demand for reproducible accuracy, EROWA developed the first ITS zero-point clamping system, laying the foundation for modern standardization in precision manufacturing. This marked the beginning of a new era of standardization in the tool and mold making industry. The systems enabled fast, precise positioning of workpieces – independent of machine or manufacturer. This technological step established EROWA as an innovation leader in clamping technology.
Precision Becomes Standardized
With the growing demand for reproducible accuracy, EROWA developed the first ITS zero-point clamping system, laying the foundation for modern standardization in precision manufacturing. This marked the beginning of a new era of standardization in the tool and mold making industry. The systems enabled fast, precise positioning of workpieces – independent of machine or manufacturer. This technological step established EROWA as an innovation leader in clamping technology.
New Production Facility in Büron
Opening of the new production site in Büron, Canton of Lucerne, for the manufacturing and assembly of all EROWA products.
Two years later, the site was expanded with the administrative building in Büron.
New Production Facility in Büron
Opening of the new production site in Büron, Canton of Lucerne, for the manufacturing and assembly of all EROWA products.
Two years later, the site was expanded with the administrative building in Büron.
Automation Enters Manufacturing
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, EROWA expanded its portfolio to include automated workpiece and electrode handling.
The first EROWA robots – compact, robust and modular – became the core of many flexible manufacturing cells. The combination of clamping systems and automation laid the foundation for what defines EROWA today: seamless processes from workpiece to control.
Automation Enters Manufacturing
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, EROWA expanded its portfolio to include automated workpiece and electrode handling.
The first EROWA robots – compact, robust and modular – became the core of many flexible manufacturing cells. The combination of clamping systems and automation laid the foundation for what defines EROWA today: seamless processes from workpiece to control.
EROWA France
Founded to support customers locally with sales, application know-how and service – ensuring close collaboration and fast response times.
EROWA France
Founded to support customers locally with sales, application know-how and service – ensuring close collaboration and fast response times.
EROWA USA
With growing demand in North America, EROWA established a local presence to ensure direct customer support, technical expertise and fast service.
EROWA USA
With growing demand in North America, EROWA established a local presence to ensure direct customer support, technical expertise and fast service.
EROWA Japan
Following its expansion in the USA, Asia quickly emerged as a key market. EROWA Japan was established to meet the high demands of Japanese manufacturing with local expertise and service.
EROWA Japan
Following its expansion in the USA, Asia quickly emerged as a key market. EROWA Japan was established to meet the high demands of Japanese manufacturing with local expertise and service.
EROWA Germany
As Europe’s largest manufacturing market, Germany became a key focus for EROWA, ensuring close customer support and technical consulting.
EROWA Germany
As Europe’s largest manufacturing market, Germany became a key focus for EROWA, ensuring close customer support and technical consulting.
EROWA Nordic
Starting in Sweden and later expanding to Denmark, EROWA Nordic supports customers across the Nordic region with local expertise.
EROWA Nordic
Starting in Sweden and later expanding to Denmark, EROWA Nordic supports customers across the Nordic region with local expertise.
EROWA Singapore
Serving as a regional hub, EROWA Singapore supports customers throughout Southeast Asia with service and application expertise.
EROWA Singapore
Serving as a regional hub, EROWA Singapore supports customers throughout Southeast Asia with service and application expertise.
EROWA China
With China becoming an important manufacturing market, EROWA ensured local customer support and technical service.
EROWA China
With China becoming an important manufacturing market, EROWA ensured local customer support and technical service.
First EROWA JMS Job Management System
From the very beginning, EROWA was convinced that a holistic system guarantees sustainable process optimization—not isolated solutions. This led to the creation of EROWA's first process control system in 1995: the JobManagement System.
First EROWA JMS Job Management System
From the very beginning, EROWA was convinced that a holistic system guarantees sustainable process optimization—not isolated solutions. This led to the creation of EROWA's first process control system in 1995: the JobManagement System.
EROWA Iberica
To support customers in Spain and Portugal, EROWA established a local team focused on service, application support and consulting.
EROWA Iberica
To support customers in Spain and Portugal, EROWA established a local team focused on service, application support and consulting.
The Holistic System Approach
At the beginning of the 2000s, the Flexible Manufacturing Concept was further expanded.
EROWA integrated measuring and presetting technology, closing the process chain completely. From workpiece clamping and automatic loading to precise measuring, holistic manufacturing systems were created. This marked EROWA’s evolution from a product supplier to a system partner for industrial manufacturing.
The Holistic System Approach
At the beginning of the 2000s, the Flexible Manufacturing Concept was further expanded.
EROWA integrated measuring and presetting technology, closing the process chain completely. From workpiece clamping and automatic loading to precise measuring, holistic manufacturing systems were created. This marked EROWA’s evolution from a product supplier to a system partner for industrial manufacturing.
EROWA Italy
Italy’s strong tooling and machining industry led EROWA to establish local consulting and service for close customer collaboration.
EROWA Italy
Italy’s strong tooling and machining industry led EROWA to establish local consulting and service for close customer collaboration.
EROWA Poland & Eastern Europe
With increasing demand in Eastern Europe, EROWA expanded its service and consulting activities across the region.
EROWA Poland & Eastern Europe
With increasing demand in Eastern Europe, EROWA expanded its service and consulting activities across the region.
EROWA India
As India’s manufacturing sector expanded, EROWA established local expertise to support customers on site.
EROWA India
As India’s manufacturing sector expanded, EROWA established local expertise to support customers on site.
Schloss Rued
Out of regional responsibility, EROWA took over the historic Schloss Rued, carefully restored it and reopened it as a hotel and seminar center.
Schloss Rued
Out of regional responsibility, EROWA took over the historic Schloss Rued, carefully restored it and reopened it as a hotel and seminar center.
The Digitalization of Manufacturing
The new decade brought consistent networking of machines and processes.
With the JMS® process control system, EROWA created the software foundation to visualize, analyze and actively control manufacturing data.
This connected mechanics, electronics and software – a milestone in digital process automation.
The introduction of JMS® 4.0 paved the way for Industry 4.0 in precision manufacturing.
The Digitalization of Manufacturing
The new decade brought consistent networking of machines and processes.
With the JMS® process control system, EROWA created the software foundation to visualize, analyze and actively control manufacturing data.
This connected mechanics, electronics and software – a milestone in digital process automation.
The introduction of JMS® 4.0 paved the way for Industry 4.0 in precision manufacturing.
EROWA Software Services
With increasing digitalisation in manufacturing, EROWA strengthened its software expertise in 2012 (formerly CERTA).
EROWA Software Services
With increasing digitalisation in manufacturing, EROWA strengthened its software expertise in 2012 (formerly CERTA).
EROWA Benelux
To serve customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, EROWA provides local service and application support.
EROWA Benelux
To serve customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, EROWA provides local service and application support.
Being a Holistic Automation Partner
Today, EROWA is present in over 45 countries worldwide, supporting companies in medical technology, aerospace, automotive, energy, packaging and mechanical engineering.
The Flexible Manufacturing Concept remains the guiding principle – standardized, modular and future-proof. By closely integrating clamping technology, measuring and presetting, automatic loading and process control, EROWA has become a holistic partner for the entire automation process.
Being a Holistic Automation Partner
Today, EROWA is present in over 45 countries worldwide, supporting companies in medical technology, aerospace, automotive, energy, packaging and mechanical engineering.
The Flexible Manufacturing Concept remains the guiding principle – standardized, modular and future-proof. By closely integrating clamping technology, measuring and presetting, automatic loading and process control, EROWA has become a holistic partner for the entire automation process.
Expansion of the Büron Production Site
With the construction of the new EROWA 11 production hall, EROWA reaffirms its strong commitment to Switzerland as a production location.
Expansion of the Büron Production Site
With the construction of the new EROWA 11 production hall, EROWA reaffirms its strong commitment to Switzerland as a production location.
Today, EROWA stands as an integrated automation partner for the highest quality, precision and process intelligence - developed, manufactured and tested in Switzerland.
Our systems combine standardization and individuality to create manufacturing solutions that increase efficiency and profitability worldwide.
What began as a vision in 1970 is now a reality in thousands of production facilities:
EROWA stands for high-quality solutions in metal cutting manufacturing—developed to meet the highest standards of precision, productivity, and process reliability. Driven by our own applications, we continuously advance innovation and create flexible, integrated solutions for industry.
Our strength lies in combining quality awareness, entrepreneurial thinking, and strong partnerships. We act with responsibility, communicate openly, and collaborate closely with customers, partners, and suppliers worldwide.
For us, sustainability is not a trend but a responsibility: we develop durable, low-maintenance products and use resources carefully. This creates the foundation for long-term investments and stable partnerships.
Customer benefit is always at the center. With a global network and close market proximity, we enable efficient, transparent, and future-proof production processes.