Murata Machinery USA, Inc., In 1934 Theodore Wiedemann designed, manufactured and marketed the Wiedematic, the first turret punch press without a center post. Through the years many innovations to the original design have come about. With Murata’s purchase in 1989, a new era of machines was introduced to the world such as the first electric punch drive and pick and place automation. Today, Murata Machinery USA offers the latest in technology and reliability in the sheet metal forming industry with our Moturum line. Our experience is built into every machine - “Reliability By Design”.