{"id":8578,"date":"2025-06-25T17:15:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/?p=8578"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:29:10","slug":"the-dandrea-success-story-70-years-of-innovation-in-machine-tool-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/the-dandrea-success-story-70-years-of-innovation-in-machine-tool-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"The D&#8217;Andrea Success Story: 70 Years of Innovation in Machine Tool Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>D&#8217;Andrea, a global leader in high-precision CNC tooling based in Italy, began with a manual facing head in 1951 and has grown into an industry leader in CNC machine tool accessories. What started as a small family-run business is now an internationally recognized manufacturer, exporting 70 percent of its products worldwide. The key to D&#8217;Andrea&#8217;s longevity and competitive advantage has been its embrace of continuous innovation. Their latest example? Digitalizing their operations using Siemens comprehensive software to run their end-to-end manufacturing processes with <a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/nx\/manufacturing\/cam-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens advanced CAD\/CAM software<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a trusted Siemens partner, ATS Global supported D\u2019Andrea in modernizing its operations and helping D\u2019Andrea boost efficiency, ensure product consistency, and stay competitive on a global scale \u2014 all while maintaining its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Watch the full video to see how the family-owned company shares how they&#8217;ve reduced programming time by 50% and reduced production cycles from one week to just 48 hours using Siemens technology. Learn how D&#8217;Andrea transformed into a digital company, enabling them to innovate faster, boost efficiency in production, and successfully compete with much larger companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The D&#039;Andrea Success Story: 70 Years of Innovation in Machine Tool Manufacturing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F6PGr0fbOcA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy meets part manufacturing innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>D\u2019Andrea made its name early on by solving real manufacturing problems. Their first facing head allowed machinists to perform turning operations on a milling center \u2014 something no one had done before. This early innovation set the tone for a company culture centered on practical problem-solving and precision. But as customer expectations evolved, so did the complexity of manufacturing. D\u2019Andrea faced the same challenges many traditional manufacturers face: disconnected workflows, long programming cycles, limited data access between teams, and increasing demand for faster turnaround. That\u2019s where Siemens came in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8579\" style=\"width:784px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/Manufacturing_engineering_room-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By adopting <strong>NX CAD\/CAM software<\/strong>, D\u2019Andrea connected every step of its production process \u2014 from initial design to final machining \u2014 within a unified digital ecosystem. Engineers model parts and assemblies in NX CAD and embed manufacturing data directly into the 3D model. This PMI (Product and Manufacturing Information) is then carried through to NX CAM, where it\u2019s used to automate toolpath generation, simulate machining processes, and optimize operations before they hit the shop floor. This digital thread eliminates guesswork, minimizes rework, and ensures every team, from R&amp;D to production, is working from a single source of truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"15\" data-cb-speed=\"300\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-pagination=\"true\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/CNC_programmer_using_NXCAM-1-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide 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https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/DAndrea_facility_in_Lainate-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/DAndrea_facility_in_Lainate-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00006-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00016-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/vlcsnap-00014-1-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-prev swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-next swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results that Matter: Faster, Smarter, Precise Part Manufacturing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact has been measurable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CAM programming time cut by 50%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production cycle time reduced from one week to just 48 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Error rates minimized thanks to simulation and automation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved collaboration across departments using real-time data<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More flexibility to handle high-mix, low-volume production<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ihor Tymoschenko, CAM Programmer at D\u2019Andrea, explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201cNX CAM is a comprehensive system that doesn&#8217;t require extensive preparation. The ability to program both turning and milling in the same environment allows me to visualize all tools and operations seamlessly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transforming tradition with digitalization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Siemens Xcelerator software at the core of its operations, D\u2019Andrea is able to match the speed, quality, and scale of much larger manufacturers, all while maintaining its family-owned agility and deep engineering expertise. Their story is a blueprint for small and midsize manufacturers looking to modernize, stay competitive, and unlock new levels of efficiency. D\u2019Andrea\u2019s journey shows what\u2019s possible when tradition meets transformation. If you\u2019re in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial innovation, this is one story you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?si=zjLtl_wPoZ0BlIny&amp;v=F6PGr0fbOcA&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the full interview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From a single manual facing head in 1951 to a global leader in precision tooling, discover how D&#8217;Andrea transformed their manufacturing processes through digital innovation using Siemens comprehensive CAD\/CAM software. 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