Lantek

What Lantek does

Lantek is a privately-held Spanish software company founded in 1986 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, that develops and sells CAD/CAM, MES, and ERP software for the sheet metal, tube, and structural steel manufacturing industry. Its portfolio spans 2D and 3D nesting (Lantek Expert, Lantek Flex3D Tubes, Lantek Flex3D Steelwork), bending simulation (Lantek Bend), manufacturing execution (Lantek MES Manager, WOS, Workshop Capture), quoting and ERP (Lantek iQuoting, Lantek Integra), and analytics — unified under the Platform 360 concept and integrated via the REPLICA framework (Powersync, Masterlink, BIM Connector, Opentalk). All software is developed in-house at the Basque R&D center and supports 4,500+ machine models from all major cutting and forming OEMs, available in 18 languages, with ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.

Lantek monetizes the suite through a mix of software licenses, recurring Active Maintenance subscriptions, cloud subscriptions (iQuoting), OEM/embedded licensing into machine tool builders (TRUMPF, Machitech, Tecoi, TCI Cutting, Zinser, Euromac), and professional services delivered by degreed engineers. The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales across 22 offices in 16 countries, supplemented by a reseller/distributor network and participation in 10+ international trade fairs annually. The customer base of 36,000+ spans job shops, OEMs with in-house fabrication, project-oriented manufacturers (shipyards, construction, structures), and industry vertical specialists (aerospace, automotive, HVAC, elevators, energy, medical equipment).

Recent operating performance reflects a maturing core business: revenue grew +24.9% to €35.3M in FY2022/23 and then +2.3% to a record €36.1M in FY2023/24, with 400+ employees globally. Strategic investment is concentrated in geographic expansion (Japan Jan 2025, Canada Feb 2026), a new Advanced Manufacturing Campus in Bilbao (2026), the v45 software generation with AI-based capabilities, and OEM/AI partnerships (IKERLAN's GALAXIA multi-agent AI project, Machitech, TRUMPF, Tecoi). Lantek has no disclosed external funding, operates as an independent private company, and is held/managed independently with wholly-owned subsidiaries across 15+ jurisdictions.

Name

Lantek

Legal name

LANTEK SHEET METAL SOLUTIONS, S.L.U.

Website

https://lantek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lantek provides CAD/CAM, MES, and ERP software for sheet metal, tube, and structural steel manufacturers. The company serves 36,000+ customers globally via 22 offices in 16 countries, OEM partnerships with leading machine builders, and in-house-developed software supporting 4,500+ machine models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuneo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Lantek generates revenue primarily through the sale of software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance contracts for its CAD/CAM/MES/ERP suite. The company operates with a recurring revenue model through annual maintenance/support contracts (Active Maintenance) that provide access to software updates, latest versions, and technical support. Historical revenue data shows consistent growth.
2. Professional Services and Consulting: Lantek provides consulting, implementation, and training services through its network of degreed consultants and engineers. Services include software implementation, customization, and hands-on industry expertise for sheet metal manufacturers.
3. OEM/Embedded Software Licensing: Lantek embeds its software into machine tool manufacturers' equipment (e.g., Machitech's Fiber Prime S and Fiber Tube XL systems), generating licensing revenue from OEM partnerships with machine tool builders.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lantek develops and sells CAD, CAM, MES, ERP, and analytics software specifically for the sheet metal, tube, and structural steel manufacturing industry. Its suite covers 2D and 3D nesting, CNC programming, press brake bending simulation, workshop MES, quoting, sales, inventory, and analytics, all developed in-house at its R&D center. The software supports over 4,500 machine models across laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, water jet, punching, shearing, 5-axis, and combination technologies, and is sold primarily through direct enterprise sales, OEM-embedded partnerships, and channel partners.

Product overview

Lantek provides a comprehensive software suite for the sheet metal, tube, and structural steel manufacturing industry. The portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising: (1) Core CAD/CAM nesting products including Lantek Expert Cut for 2D sheet metal operations (laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, water jet, punching, shearing), Lantek Flex3D Tubes for tube/pipe cutting, Lantek Flex3D Steelwork for profile machining, and Lantek Bend for press brake/bending simulation; (2) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) including Lantek MES Manager, Lantek WOS for workshop stations, Lantek Workshop Capture for machine data collection, and Lantek Integra Inventory for warehouse management; (3) Quoting & ERP Software including Lantek iQuoting (cloud quoting), Lantek Integra Quotes (quoting/CRM), Lantek Integra Sales, and Lantek Integra Purchases; (4) Analytical Intelligence including Lantek Manufacturing Analytics and Lantek Customer Analytics; (5) Data & Platform Integration including Advanced Integrations, Advanced Connectivity, BIM Connector, Powersync, Masterlink, and Opentalk under the REPLICA framework; and (6) Platform 360 connecting all data, processes and people. The suite supports 4,500+ machine models across multiple cutting technologies and is available in 18 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lantek Expert: 2D CAD/CAM Nesting software for sheet metal cutting, bending, punching, and shearing machines
• Lantek Flex3D
• Lantek Bend
• Lantek MES Manager
• Lantek WOS
• Lantek Integra
• Lantek iQuoting
• Lantek Analytics
• Platform 360

Products and services

• Lantek Expert Cut 2D CAD/CAM nesting software for sheet metal cutting machines (laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, water jet, punching, shearing). Optimizes material utilization and machine performance with automatic nesting, toolpath optimization, and machine-specific post-processing. Targets sheet metal fabricators and manufacturers.
• Lantek Flex3D Tubes 3D CAD/CAM nesting software for tube and pipe cutting operations. Supports laser, plasma, and oxy-fuel tube cutting technologies with advanced nesting capabilities for heterogeneous tube designs. Targets tube and pipe fabricators and OEMs.
• Lantek Flex3D Steelwork

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000+ customers globally trust Lantek for daily production operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, minor and regional.

• TecoicoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2026Lantek partnered with Tecoi to enhance automation in sheet metal technology. The collaboration enables automated unloading and robotic palleting of parts without stopping the cutting process, increasing productivity and reducing manual intervention.
• IKERLANstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Lantek and IKERLAN are jointly developing proprietary agentic AI (GALAXIA project) to reinforce technological sovereignty for Basque industry. Supported by the HAZITEK program of the Basque Government, the project develops a multi-agent architecture applicable to sectors including retail, health, and industry.
• MachitechcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2026Lantek partnered with Canadian cutting machine manufacturer Machitech to integrate its software into Machitech's laser and tube cutting systems. Under the agreement, Machitech's Fiber Prime S machines include Lantek Expert Cut and Fiber Tube XL systems feature Lantek Flex3D Tubes. This partnership supports Lantek's international growth strategy in North America and Europe, marking its first direct presence in the Canadian market.
• TCI CuttingcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 May 2025Lantek and TCI Cutting jointly developed an automated sheet unloading system for laser cutting machines. The system uses intelligent suction cup technology that detects part positions and activates only required suction cups to safely unload parts while avoiding skeleton material. Integrated with Lantek Expert software, the platform eliminates manual intervention and reduces downtime in the production cycle.
• ZinsercoreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2025Lantek and Zinser (German cutting system manufacturer) partnered to develop an optimized bevel cutting system for precut parts. The system uses optical cameras, contact sensors, and multipoint detection to identify part geometry and orientation, with Lantek's software automatically adjusting cutting parameters based on sensory data. The collaboration aims to improve production flow and reduce downtime for complex geometries.
• EuromaccoreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2025Lantek and Euromac partnered to offer a comprehensive solution combining Euromac's punching, shearing, and bending machines with Lantek's advanced automation and synchronization software. The partnership provides customers with qualitative improvements in productivity, savings, and operational efficiency.
• Araski AESminorOthers · 13 February 2024Lantek renewed its sponsorship of the Araski AES women's basketball team for the third consecutive year, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives to promote female talent development, equality, and teamwork culture.
• TECHNOLOGY ItalianastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2024Lantek announced a strategic collaboration with TECHNOLOGY Italiana to innovate and lead the future of the sheet metal industry. The partnership aims to develop joint solutions for the sheet metal processing market.
• aiXia ProjectstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2023Lantek participates in the aiXia project, which focuses on establishing collaborative federated AI services. The objective is to develop a secure and reliable data exchange ecosystem that allows companies to leverage data according to their specific requirements.
• Basque Artificial Intelligence Center (BAIC)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2023Lantek became a member of the Basque Artificial Intelligence Center (BAIC), joining the Basque AI ecosystem to actively drive implementation of AI and data strategy in the industry of the Basque Country, with a focus on international positioning.
• TRUMPFcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 August 2021Lantek entered a collaboration with TRUMPF, the world's largest machine tool manufacturer group. The alliance benefits both customers and partners, and represents a significant strategic relationship for Lantek's market positioning. Lantek has developed the EdgeLine Bevel module specifically for TRUMPF machines.
• Lamitec KftregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2021Lantek signed a distribution agreement with Lamitec Kft to reinforce its presence in the Hungarian market. This partnership supports Lantek's channel strategy and leadership consolidation in Eastern Europe.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mastercam (CNC Software): Mastercam is one of the most widely used CAM software packages globally, with strong penetration in CNC milling, turning, and wire EDM. It competes directly with Lantek Expert and Flex3D in metalworking job shops and serves a similar customer base of contract manufacturers and OEM production shops.
• SigmaTEK Systems (SigmaNEST): SigmaNEST is a leading CAD/CAM nesting software for sheet metal, tube, and plate fabrication, with deep penetration in North American and European fabrication shops. It competes head-to-head with Lantek Expert on nesting optimization, material utilization, and machine compatibility across laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (ESPRIT, RADAN): Hexagon's ESPRIT and RADAN CAM software suites serve CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication respectively, with strong global distribution and integration with Hexagon's metrology hardware. RADAN directly competes with Lantek Expert in nesting and profiling for sheet metal, while Hexagon's scale provides broader ecosystem access.
• Hypertherm (ProNest): Hypertherm's ProNest is a leading nesting software for cutting applications, particularly strong in plasma cutting environments and North American markets. It competes directly with Lantek Expert in nesting optimization and works with the same machine tool OEMs for embedded software distribution.
• JETCAM International: JETCAM provides CAD/CAM nesting and automation software for sheet metal, tube, and composite cutting applications. It serves a similar mid-market customer base as Lantek with CNC programming and nesting capabilities, though with smaller market share and a more focused product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic (BySoft): Bystronic is a major sheet metal machinery manufacturer that bundles its own BySoft software suite (CAD/CAM, MES, ERP) with its laser cutting and bending equipment. As both a machine tool OEM and software provider, it competes with Lantek on bundled integrated offerings for sheet metal fabricators globally.
• Amada (Dr. ABE / AP100US): Amada is a leading global machine tool manufacturer offering its own CAM software (Dr. ABE, AP100US) bundled with laser, punch, and bending machines. It competes with Lantek's machine-agnostic approach by offering tightly integrated hardware-software solutions, particularly strong in Asian and North American markets.
• Autodesk (Fusion 360): Autodesk's Fusion 360 combines CAD, CAM, and CAE in a cloud-native platform with significant adoption among manufacturers. As a broad incumbent with massive R&D budget and ecosystem reach, it competes with Lantek for manufacturers evaluating integrated design-to-manufacturing platforms, particularly with digitally native customers.
• Siemens Digital Industries (NX CAM): Siemens NX is a comprehensive CAD/CAM/CAE suite used in high-end manufacturing and large industrial enterprises. While less focused on the job-shop sheet metal niche than Lantek, it competes for larger manufacturers seeking integration with Siemens' broader digital factory and MindSphere IoT ecosystem.

Others

• TRUMPF (Oseon): TRUMPF is the world's largest machine tool manufacturer and both a strategic partner and competitor. It bundles its own Oseon manufacturing software with high-end laser cutting machines, while also collaborating with Lantek (EdgeLine Bevel module) for specific TRUMPF machine applications. This dual relationship exemplifies Lantek's OEM partnership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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