TCI Cutting Waterjet and Laser systems

What TCI Cutting Waterjet and Laser systems does

TCI Cutting Waterjet and Laser systems (legal name: Tecnologia de Corte e Ingenieria SL) is a privately held Spanish industrial machine builder founded in 2001/2002 and headquartered in Guadassuar, Valencia. The company designs and manufactures waterjet cutting machines, fiber and CO2 laser cutting machines, plasma HD cutting machines, and press brake bending machines, organized into three core product lines (laser, waterjet, bending) with a portfolio of registered brands such as Smartline Fiber, Dynamicline Fiber, Speedline Fiber, Spaceline Fiber, Dreamline Fiber, Smarttube Fiber, BP-C/H/S/M, SM-C/S/M, and Mach One/Five. The product portfolio is integrated through the MAS Concept, a Smart Factory platform that combines Machinery, tailor-made Automation (loading/unloading, intelligent suction-cup unloading, smart sorting, palletizing, tube and bending automation), and Software (the Manager PRO intelligent production management platform).

The business model is direct enterprise field sales of project-specific capital equipment, priced on a per-machine basis with configuration, automation, software, and services bundled. GTM is consultative and event-driven — TCI exhibits at EuroBLECH, BIEMH, Advanced Factories, METALMADRID, STEEL FAB, and BEC Bilbao — supported by a global footprint of 28 countries, localized websites in seven languages, and direct regional offices in Spain (HQ), Friendswood, Texas (opened 2023), and a Mexico country operation. Revenue streams include one-time machine and automation sales, recurring Manager PRO software subscriptions, technical services and support (predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, IoT monitoring), training, spare parts, machine refitting, and financial services (leasing, subsidies advisory).

TCI Cutting sells primarily to industrial manufacturers in metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and defense, with named enterprise customers including CERN (Future Circular Collider), DCNS/Naval Group, Turkish Aerospace Industries, and Santa Barbara Sistemas, alongside a 2,000+ installation base accumulated over 23 years. Technology partnerships with Lantek (CAD-CAM), IPG Photonics and Rofin (laser resonators), and Precitec (cutting heads) anchor the technical stack. Most recent strategic activity includes a $1.6M funding round from Cofides in October 2025, the launch of the AI-powered Smart Sorting cell at BIEMH in February 2025, and the launch of end-to-end press brake automation with robotic integration in March 2025. The company has 51–100 employees, is founder-led by CEO Emilio Mateu, and operates as an SL (Sociedad Limitada) with no public listing or identified institutional backing prior to the 2025 Cofides round.

Name

TCI Cutting Waterjet and Laser systems

Legal name

TECNOLOGIA DE CORTE E INGENIERIA SL

Website

https://tcicutting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TCI Cutting is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of waterjet, fiber/CO2 laser, plasma, and bending machines, selling integrated Smart Factory cells (machinery, automation, and Manager PRO software) directly to industrial manufacturers in metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and defense across 28 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting Machines

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Industrial cutting machines
• Waterjet cutting systems
• Fiber laser cutting
• Press brake bending
• Smart factory automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadasuar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cutting Machines Sales: Sale of laser, waterjet, and plasma HD cutting machines as primary capital equipment. Machines are sold directly to industrial customers with consultative sales process including needs analysis and tailored configuration. Pricing is project-specific based on machine specifications, power, size, and automation level.
2. Automation Systems: Custom-designed automation systems for 2D, 3D, and tube laser cutting, as well as bending automation. Tailor-made solutions sold as part of machine purchase or as standalone upgrades.
3. Production Management Software (Manager PRO): Intelligent production management software sold as part of the Smart Factory package or as a standalone product for existing machine installations.
4. Technical Services and Support: Technical assistance including predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, spare parts supply, and machine refitting/relocation services. Includes 24/7 connected support with remote access capability.
5. Financial Services: Financing solutions offered to customers including lease arrangements, project financing, and subsidy advisory services for industrial equipment purchases.
6. Training Services (TCI Training): Theoretical and practical technical training programs delivered at TCI Cutting facilities or on-site at customer locations, covering operation and maintenance of cutting machines and software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TCI Cutting manufactures and sells industrial waterjet, laser (fiber and CO2), and plasma cutting machines, together with press brake bending machines. The company delivers integrated Smart Factory solutions through its MAS Concept, combining proprietary cutting machinery, tailor-made automation systems for loading, unloading, storage, and sorting, and the Manager PRO intelligent production management software, sold directly to industrial manufacturers across more than 28 countries.

Product overview

TCI Cutting is a manufacturer of industrial laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and bending machines offering a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core divisions: laser cutting machines (Smartline Fiber, Dynamicline Fiber, Speedline Fiber, Spaceline Fiber, Dreamline Fiber, Smarttube Fiber, Smartline L Power, Smartline CO2), waterjet cutting machines (BP-C, BP-H, BP-S, BP-M, SM-C, SM-S, SM-M), and bending machines (Mach One, Mach Five). The company provides a unified automation and Smart Factory platform through its MAS Concept model — combining Machinery, Automation, and Software — centered on the Manager PRO intelligent production management software and Smart Sorting AI-powered sorting system. All products can be equipped with tailor-made automation systems for 2D laser, 3D laser, tube laser, and bending applications, supported by a full suite of services including technical assistance, training, machine refitting, spare parts, and financial services. The company operates across 28 countries with over 2,000 implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smartline Fiber®: Fiber laser cutting machine series offering accessibility, flexibility, and compact design for sheet metal cutting.
• Dynamicline Fiber®
• Speedline Fiber®
• Spaceline Fiber®
• Dreamline Fiber®
• Smarttube Fiber®
• Smartline L Power®
• Smartline CO2®
• BP-C®
• BP-H®
• BP-S®
• BP-M®
• SM-C®
• SM-S®
• SM-M®
• Mach One®
• Mach Five®
• Manager PRO®
• MAS Concept®
• Smart Sorting®
• Automation Systems Load & Unload®

Products and services

• Smartline Fiber Entry-level 2D fiber laser cutting machine offering accessibility, flexibility, and compact design for sheet metal processing, designed for industrial manufacturers seeking fiber laser technology.
• Dynamicline Fiber High-productivity 2D fiber laser cutting machine featuring high accuracy and energy-saving capabilities for demanding production environments, intended for industrial sheet metal manufacturers requiring higher throughput.
• Speedline Fiber XXL-format fiber laser cutting machine with multi-head capability and 2D1/2 cutting option, designed for large-format high-speed production including automotive body panel manufacturing.
• Spaceline Fiber Automated 3D fiber laser cutting machine designed for mass production and versatility in three-dimensional part processing, targeting industrial manufacturers with complex 3D geometry requirements.
• Dreamline Fiber 3D XXL-format fiber laser cutting machine offering modular design and extensive customization options for large-scale 3D cutting applications in industrial manufacturing.
• Smarttube Fiber Fiber laser cutting machine specialized for profiles and tubes cutting with high productivity and customization options, targeting manufacturers processing tubular and profile components.
• Smartline L Power Compact CO2 laser cutting machine offering accessibility, easy use, and compact design at low power for cost-effective cutting, integrating Rofin sealed CO2 resonators.
• Smartline CO2 Compact CO2 laser cutting machine offering accessibility, flexibility, and high productivity for a range of sheet metal applications, targeting industrial manufacturers requiring CO2 laser technology.
• BP-C Bridge-type waterjet cutting machine offering accessibility and flexibility for standard 2D applications, with maximum cutting thickness up to 200mm and 1-2 cutting heads, targeting industrial manufacturers needing standard waterjet cutting.
• BP-H 3D XXL-format bridge waterjet cutting machine featuring modular design, 3D cutting option, and large-format capability for heavy-duty industrial applications, used by organizations such as CERN, DCNS Naval Group, and Santa Barbara Sistemas.
• BP-S Robust bridge waterjet cutting machine designed for 2D1/2 cutting with strength, modularity, and customization options supporting up to 4 cutting heads, targeting manufacturers needing versatile waterjet configurations.
• BP-M Bridge waterjet cutting machine offering strength, modularity, and 2D1/2 cutting capability for medium-format industrial applications.
• SM-C Compact waterjet cutting machine offering easy use, accessibility, and flexibility for versatile cutting applications, suited to manufacturers with limited floor space.
• SM-S Multi-zone waterjet cutting machine offering independent cutting in multiple work areas with productivity and accessibility features.
• SM-M Cabinet-style multi-zone waterjet cutting machine offering compact design, enclosed operation, and two independent cutting areas with second independent table option.
• Mach One High-productivity press brake bending machine designed for easy use and reliability in sheet metal fabrication, part of TCI Cutting's bending division.
• Mach Five High-precision press brake bending machine featuring energy saving and customization options for complex bending applications, used by industrial manufacturers requiring precision forming.
• Manager PRO Production Management Software Intelligent production management software and factory digitization platform that manages assets and optimizes production processes in real time from computer, tablet, or mobile device. Delivers 30% faster delivery times, 95% productivity increase, 80% reduction in administrative work, and 55% higher logistics and production management capacity.
• MAS Concept Smart Factory Solution Comprehensive smart factory model combining Machinery (cutting machines), Automation (loading, unloading, storage, smart sorting, palletizing), and Software (Manager PRO production management). Custom-made, digitized, highly productive factory solution delivering up to 60% cost reduction and 85% productivity increase.
• Smart Sorting AI-Powered Laser Cutting Cell AI-powered automated laser cutting cell integrating 2D fiber laser technology with intelligent sorting and automated palletizing system for maximizing manufacturers' productivity and flexibility.
• End-to-End Press Brake Automation End-to-end press brake automation with robotic integration and intelligent software for sheet metal bending automation, enabling a truly intelligent and autonomous factory.
• Automated Sheet Unloading System Jointly developed automated sheet unloading system for laser cutting machines using intelligent suction cup technology that detects part positions and activates only required suction cups, integrated with Lantek Expert software for advanced process control.
• Automation Systems for 2D Laser Cutting Tailor-made automation for 2D laser cutting machines providing acceleration, high productivity, and 24/7 autonomous operation capability.
• Automation Systems for 3D Laser Cutting Robotization and automation solutions for 3D laser cutting machines delivering high productivity and accelerated throughput.
• Automation Systems for Tube Laser Cutting Automation solutions for tube and profile laser cutting machines enabling high productivity, acceleration, and consistent quality.
• Automation Systems for Bending Automated bending solutions integrating intelligent software with press brakes for accelerated and efficient sheet metal bending.
• Technical Assistance and Support Technical support service with real-time assistance, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and IoT-integrated monitoring for waterjet, laser, bending, and automation systems. Average resolution time of 3 hours, 76% reduction in unplanned stops, 79% of incidents resolved remotely.
• TCI Training Certified theoretical and practical technical training programs for operators, technicians, and production managers conducted at TCI Cutting facilities or on-site, covering waterjet, laser, bending, plasma, and CAD-CAM software.
• Machine Refitting Relocation and technical upgrading of cutting machines to maintain equipment updated and adapted to market developments, ensuring sustainable productivity optimization and avoiding machine obsolescence.
• Financial Services Customized financing models, investment consultancy, grants, and funding combinations to enable optimal equipment purchase for clients.
• Spare Parts Supply Supply of certified original spare parts and consumables for waterjet, laser, and plasma cutting machines with guaranteed compatibility and fast delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction of up to 60% through customized automation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LantekcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2024Lantek and TCI Cutting jointly developed an automated sheet unloading system for laser cutting machines. The system combines TCI Cutting's intelligent suction cup grid and Load & Unload automation platform with Lantek Expert software for advanced process control. Successfully implemented at multiple strategic customer sites, the solution optimizes post-cutting material handling by eliminating manual intervention and significantly reducing production downtime.
• LaPh tecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 October 2016LaPh tec signed an agreement with TCI Cutting to serve as the official dealer/agent for Iran. This partnership extends TCI Cutting's distribution reach into the Iranian market through a localized representative.
• Rofin (ROFIN-SINAR Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationTCI Cutting integrates sealed ROFIN resonators (CO2 laser sources) into its Smartline L-Power CO2 laser cutting machines. Rofin is a leading global manufacturer of CO2 lasers with over 38,000 systems installed worldwide. The SC series of sealed resonators (100-600W) provides the laser source for TCI's low-power CO2 machines, offering reliability, low maintenance, and excellent beam quality.
• IPG PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationTCI Cutting integrates IPG Photonics fiber resonators (laser sources) into its fiber laser cutting machines. IPG is a leading manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers. TCI's fiber laser machines are available with IPG resonators ranging from 1kW to 6kW power output.
• PreciteccoreTechnology or IntegrationTCI Cutting equips its fiber laser cutting machines with Precitec cutting heads. Precitec is a leading manufacturer of industrial laser cutting heads and associated optical systems. The variable spot technology for fiber lasers is incorporated into certain Precitec cutting heads used in TCI machines.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prima Power: Prima Power is a manufacturer of laser cutting, punching, bending, and combined automation systems for sheet metal fabrication. Highly comparable to TCI Cutting's product breadth including 2D/3D laser, tube cutting, and integrated automation cells.
• Bystronic: Bystronic is a Switzerland-based global manufacturer of laser cutting, bending, and automation systems for sheet metal processing. Direct peer to TCI Cutting with overlapping product lines (fiber laser cutting machines, press brakes, automation) and similar target customers in industrial sheet metal fabrication.
• OMAX Corporation: OMAX is a US-based pure-play manufacturer of abrasive waterjet cutting machines and software. Direct peer to TCI's waterjet business with comparable product offering and similar industrial customer base across sheet metal and specialty cutting.
• Hypertherm: Hypertherm is a US manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems with strong automation and software offerings. Comparable to TCI in cutting technology breadth, industrial customer focus, and emphasis on integrated automation solutions.
• Shape Technologies (Flow International): Shape Technologies (formerly Flow International) is a global manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems for industrial and aerospace applications. Direct peer in waterjet cutting machinery with comparable customer base in defense, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Trumpf is a German global leader in industrial lasers, laser cutting machines, and machine tools. Comparable to TCI in laser cutting machinery, but operates at vastly greater scale with broader product portfolio including 3D laser systems, tube cutting, and bending.
• ESAB Corporation: ESAB is a global manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment, including plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems. Adjacent peer to TCI in industrial cutting technology, serving fabrication and manufacturing customers with broader welding portfolio.
• Amada: Amada is a Japanese manufacturer of sheet metal machinery including laser cutters, press brakes, and punching systems. Overlaps with TCI's full product offering (laser cutting, waterjet, bending, automation) and serves similar industrial manufacturer customers globally.
• Mazak Optonics: Mazak Optonics is the laser cutting division of Yamazaki Mazak, a major Japanese machine tool builder. Overlaps with TCI in 2D fiber laser cutting machines serving industrial sheet metal manufacturers, part of a broader machine tool portfolio.

Emerging players

• Han's Laser: Han's Laser is a Chinese manufacturer of laser equipment including fiber laser cutting machines for industrial applications. Comparable to TCI in fiber laser cutting machinery, primarily serving Asian markets but increasingly competing in Europe and emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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