The Author 213 is the smallest Author machine. It was launched in 1993, as a representitive machine of the Author construction series which was new at that time. Yet, it was the only machine that was not available with tool changer nor C-axis.

• The first name was U213, for having no tool changer; since 1993 named Author 213
• Control: ESA TRIA 10500
• Pod and rail table with working range 2600 x 700 mm
• Workpiece thickness max. 55 mm
• 9 vertical boring spindles
• Router head 3 kW
• Saw aggregate in X
• Options: up to 3 horizontal borers, driven simultaneously by groove saw
• Production: until 1997