ECM Manufacture is a family-run German company renowned for producing high-end espresso machines that combine traditional Italian craftsmanship with precision German engineering. Founded over 25 years ago by Wolfgang Hauck, who brought decades of experience as an importer of respected Italian brands, ECM set out to create dual-circuit machines tailored for discerning home users.
What began with the iconic ECM Technika has since grown into a wide-ranging portfolio, with machines like the Synchronika now built entirely in Germany, while others are assembled in Italy. Today, the company is led by Michael Hauck, continuing a legacy of quality, innovation, and a deep-rooted passion for espresso.ECM Exacto 64 Espresso Grinder - Grind by Weight + 64mm Stainless Steel Burrs
ECM Exacto 64 Espresso Grinder - Grind by Weight + 64mm Stainless Steel Burrs
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The ECM Exacto 64 represents a significant technological leap for the high-end home barista and light commercial market, introducing ECM's premium Grind-by-Weight (GbW) technology into their grinder ecosystem. Engineered with meticulous German attention to detail, this solid 9.9 kg asset features a robust 400-to-450-watt motor paired with commercial-grade 64 mm stainless steel flat burrs, capable of tearing through an 18-gram espresso dose in roughly six seconds. The precision-focused design is entirely anchored around a responsive digital touchscreen that offers three distinct operating modes—Grind-by-Weight, Grind-by-Time, and Manual—while an advanced portafilter detection system can automatically recognize whether a single or double basket has been engaged.
Beyond raw speed, the Exacto 64 values unparalleled consistency, relying on integrated real-time weighing scales to eliminate the daily chore of dosing variables and coffee waste. Grind adjustments are executed via a hyper-sensitive stepless mechanism that allows for micrometric dialing-in, further complemented by an intuitive digital grind size indicator displayed right on the screen. The distinctive aluminum housing is finished with an integrated lamella fin design for optimized motor heat dissipation during back-to-back sessions. Completed with a 500-gram bean hopper, a height-adjustable portafilter cradle, and an easily removable chute for painless cleaning, it serves as the ultimate high-performance companion to premium dual-boiler espresso machines.
ECM Exacto 64 Expresso Grinder Demonstration
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Free! Delivery (Worth £95) 2-4 Days direct from warehouse in Milan. (Fees and Taxes all included in price).
- Free! 2-Year UK Warranty (Worth £60) Covers manufacturing faults and includes repairs or replacement. Excludes wear and tear.
Features
Grind-by-Weight (GbW): Features integrated real-time weighing scales, entirely eliminating dosing variables, manual weighing, and coffee waste.
Portafilter Detection: Automatically recognizes single or double portafilter baskets upon insertion to dispense the correct programmed dose instantly.
64 mm Stainless Steel Flat Burrs: Commercial-grade burrs capable of processing an 18-gram espresso dose in approximately six seconds.
Dual-Adjustment System: Features a hyper-sensitive stepless micrometric adjustment mechanism alongside a digital grind size indicator displayed on the screen.
Three Operational Modes: Offers complete flexibility with specialized Grind-by-Weight, Grind-by-Time, and Manual dosing configurations.
Specification for ECM Exacto 64 Espresso Grinder
| Attribute | Specification |
| Model | ECM Exacto 64 (Grind-by-Weight) |
| Engine Power | 450 Watts high-torque motor |
| Burr Diameter / Type | Ø 64 mm / Hardened stainless steel flat burrs |
| Grind Output Speed | Approx. 18 grams in 6 seconds |
| Dosing Technology | Real-time Grind-by-Weight (GbW) load-cell system |
| Operating Modes | Weight Mode, Time Mode, and Manual Mode (Stores up to 3 presets) |
| Smart Interface | Digital touchscreen display with integrated digital grind size indicator |
| Automation | Portafilter Detection (auto-recognizes single or double baskets by weight) |
| Adjustment Mechanism | Motorized continuous Stepless Micrometric calibration |
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 500 grams (with sliding shut-off lock gate) |
| Housing & Thermal Design | Premium cast aluminum body with lamella heat-dissipation fins |
| Acoustics | Sound-absorbing bumper-mounted motor for ultra-low noise operation |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 150 mm × 200 mm × 410 mm (15 cm x 20 cm x 41 cm) |
| Net Weight | 7.00 kg |
| Voltage Profiles | 230V / 50Hz (Standard UK/EU configuration) |
Why You Should Add the ECM Exacto 64 Grinder to Your Home Coffee Set up
Integrating the ECM Exacto 64 into your Home—the ECM Exacto—brings an immediate upgrade to your daily operation. The primary business incentives for adding this high-performance asset to your counter space focus on cost savings and speed:
1. Drastic Reduction in Waste and Coffee Costs
In a standard commercial setting, staff frequently waste thousands of grams of premium coffee over a year by overfilling baskets, wiping excess grounds into the bin, or executing inconsistent time-based purges. Because the Exacto 64 utilizes integrated real-time Grind-by-Weight (GbW) technology, the machine scales precisely weigh the target dose down to the fraction of a gram. You only grind exactly what you need, dropping your cost-per-cup expenditures instantly.
2. Rapid Workflow with Smart Portafilter Detection
During peak morning rushes, every second saved translates directly to shorter queues and happier clients. The Exacto 64 features an intelligent portafilter detection system that automatically senses whether a single or double basket has been engaged upon insertion, immediately firing up the powerful 400-to-450-watt motor. Your baristas don't need to fiddle with touchscreens or push buttons during a rush—they simply insert the portafilter, receive an 18g dose in roughly six seconds, and move straight to tamping.
3. Absolute Consistency Across Multiple Staff Members
One of the hardest parts of running a coffee business is maintaining consistent drink quality when multiple employees have varying skill levels. The Exacto 64 removes human error from the equation. The combination of its digital grind size indicator, stepless micrometric adjustments, and weight-based dosing ensures that every single double-shot extracted tastes identical, regardless of who is working behind the counter.
4. Thermal Stability and Commercial Durability
Many domestic or lower-tier commercial grinders overheat when tasked with grinding back-to-back shots, which scorches the coffee oils and ruins the flavor profile of your beans. Built as a solid 9.9 kg asset, the Exacto 64 features a specialized cast aluminum body with an integrated lamella fin design specifically engineered to dissipate heat away from the 64 mm stainless steel flat burrs. This heavy-duty thermal management ensures your grind profile remains perfectly stable even during sustained, heavy operational runs.
The Silent Revolution: How ECM’s Exacto Grinder Stole the Show at HostMilano
If you want to know where the coffee world is heading, you look at the floor of HostMilano. Amidst the sea of flashing digital screens and clanging steel at the latest exhibition, one of the most compelling updates came from a name synonymous with old-school, tank-like German engineering: ECM.
Known for years as the keepers of classic, heavy-duty espresso tradition, ECM quietly signaled a massive evolution. The undeniable highlight of their new lineup wasn't a massive commercial espresso machine, but something much more elusive in a busy kitchen—a smarter, incredibly precise, and shockingly quiet grinder called the ECM Exacto.
Chasing the New Gold Standard: Grind-by-Weight
For decades, dialing in your morning espresso meant playing a guessing game with timers or keeping a separate jewelry scale on your countertop. At HostMilano, the industry made it clear that Grind-by-Weight (GbW) technology is the new gold standard.
The Exacto is ECM's brilliant entry into this space. Built with highly sensitive, integrated scale telemetry, the grinder effortlessly identifies your portafilter by weight the moment you lock it in. It automatically dispenses your exact preset dose down to a fraction of a gram, eliminating the standard morning routine of grinding, weighing, and manually spooning out excess coffee.
Silence is Luxury
What truly sets the Exacto apart from its competitors isn't just its accuracy, but how it sounds—or rather, how it doesn't sound. Espresso grinders are notoriously loud, usually waking up the entire house before the coffee even touches the water.
ECM tackled this head-on by mounting the Exacto's heavy-duty 400-watt motor on specialized acoustic isolation bumpers designed to absorb vibration. Combined with its robust aluminum housing, the machine operates with a low, confident hum rather than a chaotic racket. On a crowded convention floor filled with roaring machinery, show attendees consistently noted it as one of the quietest grinders they had ever encountered.
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