Bystronic

What Bystronic does

Bystronic Group is a Swiss-founded (1964) industrial machinery company, publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker BYS), that designs and manufactures sheet metal processing systems — laser cutting machines (ByCut, ByCut Smart, ByCut Eco, ByStar Fiber), tube laser cutting systems (ByTube Star 130/330), press brakes (Xpert Pro, ByBend Star series, Xpert 250-1000), and bending automation cells — for automotive, agricultural machinery, elevator, building technology, mechanical engineering, and general sheet metal fabrication customers. The portfolio is unified by the BySoft Suite software platform and a "Smart Factory" concept that connects machines, automation, and software into networked production, supported by a sub-brand for industrial laser technology (Bystronic Rofin) acquired in prior years.\n\nThe company monetizes through a hybrid model: capital-equipment sales of laser cutting and bending machinery constitute the core, supplemented by recurring revenue from software licenses/subscriptions (BySoft Suite), service and maintenance contracts (ByCare Service Packages, 360° Customer Advisor, Parts & Consumables), and machine upgrade programs (Power Upgrades). It sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales backed by a global agent and distribution network covering over 30 countries, with development and production locations in Germany, Italy, China, and the United States, and 3,500+ employees across 40+ global locations.\n\nIn January 2026, Bystronic completed the acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit, adding approximately 400 employees and ~$100M in annual sales and extending the company into medical devices, semiconductors, and general manufacturing via new laser applications such as micro material processing, marking, labeling, and drilling. Recent leadership moves (Kevin McAllister as President, Region Americas from January 1, 2026; Wilfried de Backer as Chief Service Officer from October 1, 2025) underscore a strategic emphasis on Americas commercial expansion and recurring service monetization.

Name

Bystronic

Legal name

Bystronic Group

Website

https://bystronicusa.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bystronic Group (SIX: BYS) is a Swiss industrial machinery OEM that designs and manufactures laser cutting systems, tube lasers, press brakes, bending automation, and the BySoft Suite software platform for sheet metal processors across automotive, agricultural, elevator, building technology, and mechanical engineering end markets, operating from 40+ global locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sheet Metal Processing Machinery

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Sheet metal processing
• Laser cutting machines
• Press brake systems
• Manufacturing automation software
• Tube laser cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Bystronic generates revenue primarily through the sale of laser cutting machines, tube laser cutting systems, press brakes, and bending automation equipment. The company sells complete machines and systems to sheet metal processing companies, automotive suppliers, elevator manufacturers, agricultural machinery producers, and other industrial customers.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue generated from BySoft Suite software platform which digitalizes and connects sheet metal production operations. The software enables digitalization, transparency, and efficiency for sheet metal companies.
3. Service and Maintenance: Bystronic Service offerings including ByCare Service Packages, 360° Customer Advisor, Customer Training, and Parts & Consumables. The company provides comprehensive service support for installed base.
4. Power Upgrades: Power Upgrade programs for existing machines to enhance performance and extend equipment lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bystronic designs, manufactures, and services industrial machines, automation, and software for sheet metal processing. Its core offering includes fiber laser cutting systems, tube laser cutting machines, press brakes, automated material handling and bending cells, and the BySoft Suite software platform, sold individually or bundled into Smart Factory solutions for manufacturers in industries such as automotive, elevators, agricultural machinery, building technology, and mechanical engineering.

Product overview

Bystronic offers an integrated platform-plus-modules portfolio for sheet metal processing. The core offering spans laser cutting machines (ByCut, ByCut Smart, ByCut Eco, ByStar Fiber), tube laser cutting (ByTube Star series), press brakes (Xpert Pro, ByBend Star series, Xpert 250-1000), and automation systems (Laser Automation, Bending Automation, BySort sorting system). These hardware platforms are unified by the BySoft Suite software, which digitalizes and connects operations, while the Smart Factory solution enables networked intelligent production. Bystronic Rofin provides industrial laser technology. The portfolio was expanded in 2026 through the acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing division, adding micro material processing, marking, labeling, and drilling capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ByCut: Laser cutting machines for sheet metal processing
• ByStar Fiber
• ByTube Star
• Xpert Pro
• ByBend Star
• BySoft Suite
• Bystronic Rofin
• BySort
• myBystronic

Products and services

• ByCut Laser Cutting Machine Industrial laser cutting machine for sheet metal processing that delivers fast, flexible, and precise cutting for fabricators and OEMs.
• ByCut Smart Fiber Laser Machine Smart fiber laser cutting machine for sheet metal processing with advanced automation features aimed at high-productivity job shops.
• ByCut Eco Laser Cutting Machine Economical laser cutting machine for sheet metal processing, positioned as a cost-effective entry in Bystronic's ByCut line.
• ByStar Fiber Laser Cutting Machine High-performance fiber laser cutting machine for industrial sheet metal fabrication, serving high-throughput and precision-demanding customers.
• ByTube Star 130 Tube Laser Cutting Machine Tube laser cutting machine for flexible, powerful, and fast cutting of tubes and profiles for industrial fabricators.
• ByTube Star 330 Tube Laser Cutting Machine Tube laser cutting machine designed for efficient tube and profile cutting for greater profit in tube processing.
• Xpert Pro Press Brake Smart, intuitively operable press brake for sheet metal bending, targeted at manufacturers needing strong performance with ease of use.
• ByBend Star 120 Press Brake Press brake for precision metal bending in industrial sheet metal fabrication operations.
• ByBend Star 40 & 80 Press Brakes Press brake machines offering smart, intuitively operable metal bending capabilities for sheet metal processors.
• ByBend Smart Press Brake Smart press brake machine with intuitive operation, designed for sheet metal bending applications.
• Xpert 250-1000 Press Brake Large-scale press brake for heavy-duty sheet metal bending applications in industrial fabrication environments.
• Bending Automation Automation solutions for press brakes that optimize bending productivity and efficiency, including automated bending cells for industrial manufacturers.
• Laser Automation Automation systems for laser cutting operations, including the BySort automated sorting system, optimizing productivity and efficiency of laser cutting cells.
• BySoft Suite Software Platform Software suite that digitalizes and connects sheet metal fabrication operations, enabling networked, intelligent production and optimal control of manufacturing processes.
• Smart Factory Solution Networked production solution that combines Bystronic machines, automation, and software into an integrated smart manufacturing environment for sheet metal processors.
• Bystronic Rofin Industrial Laser Systems Industrial laser systems product line under the Bystronic Rofin sub-brand, offering laser sources and materials processing tools for industrial customers.
• Bystronic Service (ByCare Service Packages, 360° Customer Advisor, Customer Training, Parts & Consumables) Comprehensive service and support offering for Bystronic's installed base, including ByCare Service Packages, 360° Customer Advisor, Customer Training at ByAcademy, and Parts & Consumables.
• Power Upgrade Retrofit Program Power Upgrade programs that retrofit existing Bystronic machines to enhance performance and extend equipment lifecycle for current customers.
• Coherent Tools for Materials Processing (acquired) Materials processing tools business acquired from Coherent Corp., adding laser-based micro material processing, marking, labeling, and drilling applications for medical devices, semiconductors, and general manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bystronic completed acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit in early 2026, expanding into medical devices, semiconductors, and general manufacturing with new laser applications including micro material processing, marking, labeling, and drilling

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coherent Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bystronic completed the acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit in January 2026. This strategic acquisition helps Bystronic expand into attractive growth markets including medical devices, semiconductors, and general manufacturing. New laser applications such as micro material processing, marking, labeling, and drilling will be added to the Bystronic portfolio. The transaction involved approximately 400 employees and $100 million in annual sales, expected to close in early 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BystronicUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bystronic
• Facebookfacebook.com/BystronicInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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

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