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OMAX history
OMAX company history timeline
1993 OMAX first introduced a JetMachining® Center Model 2448 specifically for the general machine shop environment OMAX led the industry by developing the first PC controller specifically for abrasivejet machining with built-in abrasivejet expert system
OMAX was established in 1993 by Doctor John Cheung and Doctor John Olsen.
1995 Patent granted for Machine Tool Apparatus and Linear Motion for the Machine Tool: 5,472,367
1996 Patent granted for Motion Control with Precomputation: 5,508,596 OMAX developed their technical support "Hot Line" technical support center MAXJET®3 Nozzle introduced OMAX JetMachining Center Model 2652A introduced
2000’s: The introduction of zero tapper waterjet improved the precision cutting of parts with square, taper-free edges, including interlocking pieces and dove tail fittings.
MAXIEM 2000 Series introduced
2003 OMAX celebrates 10-year anniversary in February OMAX has 600+ abrasivejet systems in job shops, universities, factories and government agencies worldwide Tilt-A-Jet Cutting Head introduced OMAX® Drill Head introduced MAXJET®5 Water Only Nozzle introduced Manual/Adjustable Tilt Nozzle introduced
2008 OMAX 80X Series JetMachining Centers introduced, Models 80X and 80X-1 Intelli-TRAX® OMAX Rotary Axis introduced Generation 3 software upgrade released OMAX recognized by Inc.
2010’s: The technology in 6 axis machines greatly improved the credibility of Waterjet cutting tools.
2011 Intelli-MAX version 17.0 released OMAX 120X Series models introduced, 120X-3 and 120X-4 MAXIEM Dual Nozzle Kit introduced VS-SRS introduced
2012 Intelli-MAX version 18 and version 19 released OMAX makes the Inc.
2014 100hp EnduroMAX Pump introduced MAXIEM Generation 2 JetMachining Centers released Large Format MAXIEM Generation 2 JetMachining Centers are introduced Intelli-CAM Software introduced Intelli-MAX version 21 released Generation 4 Cutting Model released
OMAX earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification GlobalMAX line introduced ProtoMAX introduced Intelli-MAX version 27 released OMAX adds 65,000 of square footage to its manufacturing facility OMAX receives Tibbitts Award
2018 OMAX celebrates 25 years in business OMAX introduces GlobalMAX 10 hp pump IntelliMAX version 31 released
2019 OMAX merges with Hypertherm OMAX wins Best Paper at the Water Jet 2019 conference "Particle Velocity in Abrasive Waterjets" IntellMAX version 32 released
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OMAX competitors
| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMT WATERJET SYSTEMS | 1971 | $6.7M | 20 | - |
| WARDJet | 2001 | $15.2M | 10 | - |
| EMX Industries | 1987 | $26.0M | 20 | - |
| Universal Instruments | 1919 | $190.0M | 425 | 31 |
| Giddings & Lewis | - | $14.0M | 200 | - |
| Yushin America | 1988 | $8.5M | 90 | - |
| Shermco Industries | 1974 | $820.0M | 3,000 | 204 |
| Inductoheat | 1962 | $20.0M | 93 | - |
| Dynapace Corp | - | $3.1M | 20 | - |
| Mazak | - | $366.8M | 130 | - |
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