From academia to industry Precision and automation in micro waterjet cutting

Watajet, an Italian expert in micro waterjet cutting, has transformed an academia-developed technology into a unique production process. Thanks to Mitutoyo’s Quick Vision Apex, the company has revolutionised its quality control, taking precision, automation and reliability to the next level.

Specialising in micro waterjet cutting, Watajet is one of the finest examples of Italian manufacturing excellence; it stands out for its ability to combine cutting-edge technology and extreme precision, while processing materials that would otherwise be impossible to handle without compromising quality. Founded as a spin-off of the Politecnico di Milano, the company has been able to transform an academia-developed technology into a distinctive industrial competence: Watajet is presently the only company in Italy and one of the very few in Europe to use this revolutionary cutting technology on a production scale.

“Given the very tight tolerances we are used to working with, compromises are not acceptable,” says Francesco Arleo, Head of R&D at Watajet. “We needed a tool that was precise, flexible and reliable over time. Mitutoyo’s Quick Vision Apex was a real game changer.”