About Penta
THE PENTA MACHINE COMPANY STORY
Cofounded by husband and wife engineer team Matt and Michelle Hertel, Penta began in 2011 with the creation of the Pocket NC.
Thanks to thousands of dedicated fans and customers — and a Kickstarter campaign that broke the state of Montana’s previously held record for funding dollars raised — we’ve evolved from a one-bedroom apartment and backyard shed to our Belgrade, Montana, warehouse and offices, where we serve customers globally.
Today, our small but growing team continues to design and build new products in-house, while enhancing the quality and usability of our current machines and accessories.
Penta Machine Company is proud to lead the industry in developing powerful CNC machines in accessible packages — bringing the latest milling advancements to more people and businesses around the world.
We treat our customers — our fellow engineers, machinists, tinkerers, and designers — with a mindset of mutual respect, and we work hard to provide the best possible ongoing service after the sale. We don’t just build machines — we build relationships.
EXPAND YOUR CAREER WITH PENTA
Create, design, machine, code, and reimagine what 5-axis CNC milling can do. Check out our Careers page to learn more.
The Penta PHILOSOPHY
DESIGNING WITH PASSION | GUIDED BY PURPOSE
Vision
Shortening the distance from concept to creation.
Mission
Penta Machine Company is advancing 5-axis manufacturing by removing the barriers between design and production. We create innovative, approachable, and powerful CNC milling solutions that help startups, thinkers, and makers everywhere — from the lab and classroom to the home shop — bring their big ideas to life.
Penta Machine Company Core Values
Accessibility
We simplify the process, lower the learning curve, and elevate the experience and results. Our products are easy to use, portable, and powerful — giving students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from around the world a more approachable, affordable way to start creating.
Integrity
We do things the right way — and then we look for ways to improve. From design to production, assembly, and testing, we have our hands and minds on every detail, ensuring the quality of our work. After the sale, we support our customers for the long haul.
Imagination
A better product, a better company, and a better world all begin with imagination. With questions. With curiosity. We believe asking the right questions is more valuable than having all the answers. We let creativity and innovation light the way.
Teamwork
We are a collective of individuals working together towards shared goals. In our collaborative environment, new and contrary ideas are welcomed and encouraged. We all achieve more when we work together.