Job Shop solutions: Maximum flexibility, quality and efficiency in production
Job shop refers to a production environment that is characterized by a particularly flexible organization of production resources and workstations. In contrast to mass production and assembly line production, individual orders are planned separately in Job stores and pass through different stations in different sequences.
Initial Situation
Job Shops usually focus on the production of individual or customer-specific small batches and individual parts. Their production is then often carried out on an order basis, for example for product prototypes, special individual pieces for machines or small series production of special components. Job shop is therefore all about maximum flexibility in order processing and production.
In this dynamic environment DMG MORI supports its job shop customers as an experienced partner with a wide range of product and service solutions. DMG MORI offers the necessary flexibility, precision and efficiency that are decisive for success in manufacturing.
Small-batch production presents manufacturing companies with challenges. They are required to provide maximum flexibility and short delivery times while maintaining the highest production quality. However, cost pressure is particularly high for small quantities. It must be compensated for by efficiency and fast set-up times. In addition, the complexity and variety of orders require highly qualified personnel who can flexibly program production and set up the machines. The management of materials and components is also complex, as small batches and frequent product changes require precise planning and flexible warehousing. Efficient order management and planning is therefore essential for manufacturing companies in order to manage the large number of small orders, optimize machine utilization and avoid bottlenecks.
These companies, which have a wide variety of orders and have to adapt to rapidly changing customer requirements and component geometries, often commission job shops. This is because production processes may have to be adapted or set up from scratch for each new order. Job shops manufacture for companies that develop prototypes, produce special spare parts or manufacture highly complex components in small batches, for example for industries such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, aerospace or making.
DMG MORI has been offering job shop solutions for many years and has a large and loyal customer base in this area. This is mainly due to the fact that DMG MORI offers a broad and diverse portfolio that is precisely tailored to the needs of job shoppers.
Flexible manufacturing...
Flexibility in production is essential for job shoppers. Manufacturing companies must be able to process all materials, from standard steels and aluminum to sophisticated alloys such as titanium or superalloys. And they must be able to retool quickly between different jobs in order to maintain high productivity even with small quantities. The complexity of the components is constantly increasing, which is why powerful and versatile machines are required that can machine various complex geometries in a single clamping operation. Finally, process reliability is of crucial importance in order to minimize rejects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
... with the highest product quality
This is because the demands on product quality are very high: job shops often produce prototypes or functional individual parts that are used directly in complex systems. They must therefore avoid even the smallest deviations in shape or surface quality. This requires the use of state-of-the-art machining technologies and precise measurement technology in order to comply with the often tight tolerances in the micrometer range. Precision is a fundamental prerequisite for the functionality and accuracy of fit of the components.
Value Added
DMG MORI: Technology and know-how for manufacturing in a dynamic environment
In order to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our job shop customers, we offer them decisive added value that goes beyond the mere provision of machines. The main benefit for our customers is the maximized flexibility and efficiency that our solutions enable, as well as our broad portfolio of solutions. We know that every job can be unique, which is why we offer machines and software that allow fast set-up times, easy programmability and the processing of a wide range of materials and component complexities. This leads to a significant increase in efficiency for small series and individual parts, as idle times are minimized and productivity is maximized.
We enable our job shop customers to deliver maximum precision and surface quality, even for the most demanding workpieces. This strengthens competitiveness and customer confidence. Our solutions, which are often combined with intelligent automation and digitization strategies, reduce the need for manual intervention and increase process reliability. In view of the shortage of skilled workers, this is a decisive advantage.
DMG MORI customers also receive a wide range of services: Our comprehensive service and support as well as our presence in over 40 countries worldwide ensures that companies can always make optimum use of their machines.
Your advantages as a DMG MORI customer
DMG MORI offers a comprehensive portfolio of machines and integrated solutions that are precisely tailored to the diverse requirements of single part and small series manufacturers. At the heart of many job shop solutions are the 5-axis universal machining centers. Series such as the DMU series are ideal due to their versatility and high precision and enable the machining of complex geometries and different materials in a single set-up, which minimizes set-up times and maximizes productivity for variable orders.
The universal machines of the CLX TC or the CTX TC series from DMG MORI are ideally suited for the flexible 6-sided complete machining of workpieces that require the highest precision and surface quality. They combine turning and milling functions and enable a quick tool change - the components do not have to be clamped or reclamped on other machines. The NTX-series, which is characterized by its process integration, accuracy and high machining performance in a compact design, is also of great importance to our job shop customers. These solutions are ideally tailored to the specific needs of job shoppers and significantly increase our customers' efficiency.
In addition to the machines themselves, automation solution play a key role. Robot or pallet changing systems that are easy to program and flexible to convert help job shoppers to increase their productivity even with changing orders and enable unmanned operation.
Software solutions and digital tools are also indispensable for job shops. The CELOS CX-System from DMG MORI offers an intuitive user interface and enables the networking of machines, the management of order data and the monitoring of production processes. Specific technology cycles also simplify the programming of complex machining operations.
Additive manufacturing (LASERTEC SLM/DED hybrid) is also increasingly being used in the job shop area. The production of prototypes, complex geometries or the repair of components in particular benefit from additive processes.
The interaction of these technologies and solutions from DMG MORI together with our consulting and service offering enables job shop customers to react flexibly to constantly changing market requirements, strengthen their competitiveness and always deliver the highest quality.
Product
The new benchmark in universal turning – with direct measuring system (X or X/Y) and IoTconnector in standard
Universal turning new defined
The new benchmark in universal turning – with direct measuring system (X or X/Y) and IoTconnector in standard
Ultimate Performance for Parts Machining
6-sided machining with Turn & Mill Spindle compactMASTER
Long lasting production with DMG MORI quality
The solution-based CMX V - from now on with IoTconnector and direct measuring system in standard
The solution-based CMX V - from now on with IoTconnector and direct measuring system in standard
Horizontal machining center with highest stability, precision and dynamics
The solution for 5-sided machining - from now on with direct measuring system and IoTconnector in standard
CNC Universal Milling Machine with swivel rotary table
The monoBLOCK series, a machine concept for every sector
Workpiece examples
EMO Hannover 2025
DMG MORI World: Manufacturing the Future
We look forward to welcoming you to EMO Hannover from 22nd - 26th September. The Future of Manufacturing begins at DMG MORI World in Hall 2. We connect people and cultures through innovations that improve life and production.
Experience how technology is becoming the driving force behind change. Our Machining Transformation (MX) mission statement focuses on Process Integration, Automation, Digital Transformation (DX) and Green Transformation (GX). Together, we develop solutions that meet today's and tomorrow's requirements for greater efficiency, quality and environmental responsibility.
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Future Orientation
Corporate strategy
Machining Transformation (MX) is DMG MORI's response to the changing needs of society every ten years. With the MX strategy, DMG MORI is pursuing the goal of promoting sustainability and counteracting the shortage of skilled workers with the help of automation. In addition, top talent is to be promoted through extensive training programs in digitization.
Job shop
Manufacturing companies that produce individual single parts or in small batches are faced with the challenge of ensuring maximum precision, short delivery times and cost-effectiveness with small quantities despite a high order diversity and increasing component complexity. DMG MORI supports manufacturing companies in this challenge with a versatile and broad portfolio of solutions: From 5-axis machining centers and turn-mill solutions that enable fast changeovers and the machining of a wide variety of materials, to automation solutions and digital tools such as CELOS, to an excellent range of consulting and services. In this way, we increase the productivity and process reliability of our jobs hop customers, enabling them to operate agilely, precisely and profitably in a dynamic market environment.