AIDA is the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical and servo presses for sheet metal forming, automation equipment and complete metal forming systems. Founded in 1917, AIDA was the first company in the world to develop and market direct-drive servo presses (DSF® - Direct Servo Former, the AIDA’s proprietary servo technology), installing, to date, thousands of units worldwide. AIDA presses are used to produce a wide range of items including: automotive chassis and components, electric motor laminations, application parts and structural elements, electrical and electronic components, bi-polar plates and battery cases. The company, which continues to evolve and grow, now boasts production facilities in Asia, Europe and North America, with a global presence in more than 60 countries around the world.