OMAX History | Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Machine

OMAX is committed to producing precision abrasive waterjet systems. We continually update our software and hardware, so our JetMachining Centers are never obsolete. These frequent upgrades ensure that-as the technology evolves- your system can evolve along with it, helping you realize the best return on your business investment.

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
• 1994
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 2652 introduced
• 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
• 1997-1998
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 55100 introduced
  • P2040 Pump begins development
  • OMAX Layout Software for Windows released
• 1999-2000
  • Patent granted for Motional Control for Quality in Jet Cutting: 5,892,345
  • P2040V Direct Drive Pumps introduced
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 2626 introduced
  • P3050V Direct Drive Pumps introduced
  • MAXJET4® Nozzle introduced
• 2001-2002
  • P4055V Direct Drive Pumps introduced
  • Introduced accessory Precision Optical Locator
  • OMAX Released Make Software for Windows
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 80160 introduced
  • Intelli-MAX Software Suite released
• 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
• 2004 - 2005
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 2626 | xp introduced, the "extreme precision" machining center
  • OMAX introduces the 3055V Direct Drive Pumps for the 2626 | xp
  • Patent granted for Automated Fluid-Jet Tilt Compensation for Lag and Taper #6,922,605 B1
  • OMAX installed its 1000th machine
  • OMAX awarded the Frost and Sullivan Product Value Differentiation Award
  • OMAX awarded an NSF SBIR Phase I grant for developing a flash abrasive-waterjet for mitigating piercing damage to delicate materials
• 2006
  • Collision Sensing Terrain Follower introduced
  • OMAX FABRICATOR JetCutting Center introduced
  • OMAX received two SBIR/STTR Phase I awards from the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense for developing low-cost waterjet precision machining of hydrogen production components and advanced ceramic matrix composites
  • OMAX awarded an NSF SBIR Phase II grant for developing a prototype of the flash abrasive-waterjet (FAWJ - Patent Pending) for mitigating piercing damage
• 2007
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 60120 introduced
  • OMAX JetMachining Center Model 5555 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. 5000 as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
• 2009
  • MAXIEM® Waterjet line introduced with JetCutting Center Models 1515, 1530, 2030, and 2040
  • MAXJET^®5i Nozzle and OMAX 7/15 Mini MAXJET^®5 Nozzle introduced
  • Patent applied for System and Method Including Feed-Forward for Driving Travel with a Synchronous Motor
  • OMAX sold its 2000th machine
  • OMAX A-Jet introduced
  • OMAX 120X Series introduced
• 2010
  • OMAX and MAXIEM DualBRIDGE System introduced
  • EnduroMAX™ Direct Drive Pumps introduced
  • MAXIEM 0707 JetCutting Center introduced
  • MAXIEM Direct Drive Pump introduced
  • 80X Series introduced with Model 80X-2
  • Mobile OMAX JetMachining Center introduced
  • OMAX and MAXIEM Terrain Follower/A-Jet introduced
• 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. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2^nd time
  • OMAX featured on NBC Nightly News
  • MAXIEM 2000 Series introduced
  • Intelli-VISOR System Monitoring introduced
  • OMAX increased its worldwide reach with over 70 nations covered by its distributor network
• 2013
  • OMAX Corporation makes the Inc. 5000 list
  • PNNA Inspire Award
  • OMAX celebrates its 20th Anniversary
  • Intelli-MAX version 20 released
  • MicroMAX JetMachining Center introduced
• 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
• 2015
  • OMAX Corporation receives Seattle Business Magazine’s Manufacture of the Year Award
  • A second Technology-Training Classroom is added
  • Intelli-MAX Version 23 released
  • OMAX presents at the National Innovation Summit & Showcase
• 2016
  • MicroMAX Generation 2 released
  • Digital Customer Portal introduced
  • MicroMAX named R&D 100 Finalist
  • Intell-MAX version 24 released
  • Large Solids Removal System (LSRS) launched
• 2017
  • 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