A machine such as the Omniturn is built to produce a variety of parts within a specified niche. I am not interested in manufacturing parts larger than a 1" dia., hence the need for a smaller machine.
Sure, you can produce small parts in a larger machine. However, is it the most economical and efficient way to produce parts under 1" round?
I own five CNC turning centers {Mazaks} 8" to 12" chucks. I will not take on jobs that constantly require the machine to max out on RPM's. It will just kill the machine.
A small CNC gang type lathe with a barfeed magazine would increase my exposure to a new market and also come with the benefit of not having to hire more labor which is important in these economic conditions. The machine can run unattended and even "lights out" in some cases. A full time employee at, say, $25,000/$30,000 per year would not be needed. I may, however need to employ temp help for deburring, second ops., etc. on a minimal pay scale. Automating is a key factor in surviving in this global economy.