Its made by Janome and looks like the HD1000 with more stitches. I didn't notice if it had adjustable foot pressure or not but it will be a very nice mechanical machine and with a nicer stitch selection than most. I'm guessing this is a former Janome model ...one that was brought back to market and re-branded for Necchi. The HD1000 is a nice mechanical machine also and of good quality so this one should be just as good only better due to the broader stitch selection.