Where Tradition Meets Transformation: Modern Machine Shop Features D’Andrea [ARTICLE]
In precision manufacturing, competitive advantage often comes down to speed, accuracy, and the ability to adapt. For Italian tooling manufacturer D’Andrea, meeting these demands meant rethinking how products are designed, programmed, and manufactured. Modern Machine Shop, premier publication dedicated to CNC machining and metalworking technology, recently featured the success of D’Andrea’s transition to a fully integrated digital approach powered by Siemens’ NX CAD, NX CAM, and Teamcenter. This shift has enabled the company to reduce programming time by 50%, shorten delivery cycles, and strengthen its global position in the high‑precision tooling market.
Founded in 1951, D’Andrea built its reputation on innovation — most notably introducing the first facing head for milling centers. But in today’s market, innovation extends beyond mechanical design to encompass the processes that bring products to life. By adopting Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio, D’Andrea created a connected digital thread linking design, engineering, and manufacturing into a single, consistent workflow.
Modern Machine Shop’s feature of this success story demonstrates how digitalization can deliver measurable benefits for manufacturers of all sizes. For D’Andrea, the investment in Siemens technology has helped ensure their continued ability to compete—and succeed—on a global scale.
Programming time with NX CAM has been reduced by 50% and the scrap is almost zero. As we are able to program and simulate using the digital twin, we can see how the part will be made while preventing collisions and measuring the workpiece.”
– Michele Martinelli, Shopfloor Manager, D’Andrea
Bridging Heritage and Innovation Through Digitalization
By integrating Siemens Xcelerator software into its operations, D’Andrea has achieved the speed, precision, and scalability typically associated with much larger manufacturers—while retaining the agility and expertise of a family‑owned business. Their approach serves as a model for small and midsize manufacturers aiming to modernize, remain competitive, and improve operational efficiency. D’Andrea’s experience demonstrates the tangible results possible when longstanding manufacturing expertise is combined with advanced digital technologies.
