What teltec systems does

TELTEC SYSTEMS AG is a privately held Swiss industrial technology distributor and integrator headquartered in Bremgarten, Canton Aargau. Founded in 1993 and owned by Markus Tellenbach and Thomas Anner, the company operates with 1-10 employees and serves customers across German-speaking Switzerland through direct sales, trade-show presence, and a job-shop laser marking service. Its core function is acting as the exclusive or primary Swiss channel partner for a curated set of European manufacturers — ISEL (CNC machines, since 2013), OWIS (precision positioning systems, since 1993), Ketterer (drive technology, since 2016), FOBA (laser marking systems), Photon Energy (picosecond lasers), and OPTA (optical tables) — while also providing in-house engineering for custom solutions.

The company's product portfolio spans three technology pillars: laser marking and micromachining (FOBA M-series workstations M1000/M2000/M3000, FOBA Titus ultra-compact marking heads, FOBA ultra-short pulse lasers, Photon Energy CEPHEUS picosecond lasers with cold-ablation capability); CNC and industrial automation (isel Gantry Overhead milling machines M20/M40, Ketterer drive components, WeStore automated cells co-developed with Wenger Automation); and high-precision positioning (OWIS manual and motorized linear/cross/lift/rotary stages, including UHV/XUHV vacuum-rated versions down to 1E-11 mbar). Differentiated offerings include the Intelligent Marker Positioning (IMP) vision system for automated workpiece recognition and FDA-validated ultra-short-pulse marking for medical device UDI compliance.

TELTEC generates revenue through one-time hardware sales (laser systems, CNC machines, positioning components), professional services (custom engineering, commissioning, training), and contract laser marking services from its Bremgarten job-shop facility. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Customer segments are concentrated in medical technology (maxon medical, Varian, Diener AG), industrial manufacturing (APM Technica, Egro, Flexor), watchmaking/microtechnology, and R&D institutions (METAS). Strategic direction is signalled by the April 2026 automated laser marking launch and growing co-development partnerships, though revenue scale remains modest given the small headcount and Switzerland-dominant geographic footprint.

Name

teltec systems

Legal name

teltec systems ag

Website

https://teltec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TELTEC SYSTEMS AG is a Swiss industrial technology distributor and integrator (est. 1993, 1-10 employees) representing European manufacturers of laser marking systems, CNC machines, and precision positioning equipment for medical, manufacturing, and microtechnology customers across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & Laser Marking Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Laser marking systems
• Industrial automation equipment
• CNC milling machines
• Precision positioning systems
• Drive technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Eggenwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Laser Systems: Sale of laser marking systems, laser marking machines, and laser beam sources including FOBA M-series (M1000, M2000, M3000), fiber lasers, and picosecond lasers. Sales of complete stand-alone marking stations as well as integrated automation cells.
2. Product Sales - CNC and Automation: Sale of CNC machines, CNC milling machines, industrial automation components, drive technology (Ketterer), positioning systems (OWIS), and optical tables/breadboards (OPTA). Products range from individual motors and linear units to complete CNC machines and special machines.
3. Job-Shop Laser Marking Services: Contract laser marking services (Lohnbeschriftung) for customer parts. Services include marking of various materials (stainless steel, steel, titanium, aluminium, plastics, films, tungsten carbide), 2D matrix codes, barcodes, serial numbers, logos, and security labels. Delivery via courier, parcel service, or own vehicles.
4. Engineering and Custom Solutions: Custom engineering and design of specialized measurement systems, automation solutions, and integrated laser marking cells. Includes commissioning, training, and specific programming solutions for delivered equipment.
5. Service and Support: Ongoing service support, maintenance, spare parts, and technical assistance for sold equipment. Personal consultation and prompt service throughout Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

teltec systems ag distributes and integrates industrial manufacturing technology in Switzerland, acting as exclusive Swiss representative for European manufacturers of laser marking systems (FOBA, Photon Energy), CNC machines (isel), precision positioning systems (OWIS), drive technology (Ketterer), and optical tables (OPTA). The company combines this partner portfolio with in-house engineering and custom system integration, an in-house job-shop laser marking service, and full lifecycle support including commissioning, training, and maintenance across Switzerland.

Product overview

teltec systems ag is a Swiss distributor and service provider of industrial manufacturing technology, operating primarily as a value-added reseller of German-quality manufacturing equipment. The product portfolio centers on three core pillars: (1) Laser technology — including FOBA M-Series marking systems (M1000, M2000, M3000), FOBA Titus ultra-compact marking heads, FOBA ultra-short pulse lasers, and Photon Energy CEPHEUS picosecond lasers; (2) CNC and automation — including isel CNC milling machines (Gantry Overhead series), Ketterer drive technology, and custom automation cells such as the FOBA/Wenger WeStore; and (3) Precision positioning — including OWIS manual and motorized positioning/beam guidance systems, including UHV/XUHV vacuum-rated versions, and OPTA optical tables and cleanroom products. Beyond product distribution, teltec offers contract laser marking services (Job-Shop), custom system engineering (e.g., TelspecX2Y1Z05, CNC measuring systems), and full service including commissioning, training, and maintenance across Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FOBA M-Series Laser Marking Systems FOBA laser marking systems (M1000 compact desktop, M2000 and M3000 high-rigidity standalone stations) with integrated air-cooled fiber lasers (10–50W), polymer concrete reinforced construction for maximum repeatability, software-controlled Z-axis, and integrated vision systems. Options include the Point & Shoot camera for setup assistance and Intelligent Marker Positioning (IMP) for automatic workpiece recognition and positioning. Sold across Switzerland for industrial marking applications.
• FOBA Titus Laser Marking Head Compact vector-scanning fiber laser marking head (20W Y.0200-xs or 30W Y.0300-xs), positioned as the world's smallest and lightest marking head. Designed for full integration flexibility and high throughput into industrial production lines and automation cells. Distributed in Switzerland by TELTEC.
• FOBA Ultra-Short Pulse (USP) Laser / F0100-IR Ultra-short pulse laser with steplessly adjustable pulse width between femtosecond and picosecond range, enabling high-quality marking with minimal thermal influence on sensitive substrates. Distributed by TELTEC in Switzerland for demanding micro-machining applications.
• Photon Energy CEPHEUS Picosecond Laser Diode-pumped, mode-locked solid-state picosecond laser for extremely high marking contrasts. Ultra-short pulse durations enable non-linear multiphoton absorption processes, making material processing largely independent of laser wavelength and producing 'cold ablation' with highest available peak pulse energy on the market. Distributed in Switzerland by TELTEC.
• isel CNC Machines and CNC Milling Machines isel CNC machines used as base machines for manufacturing, combining state-of-the-art CNC control with extreme precision and flexible technology. Configured as CNC milling machines, drilling machines, engraving machines, dispensing machines, special machines, and machining centers for metal, wood, and plastics. Distributed in Switzerland by TELTEC since 2013.
• isel Gantry Overhead CNC Machines (M20, M40) Gantry overhead CNC machines with drives positioned at the top, eliminating problems with chips blocking the manufacturing process. The M40 offers clearance up to 340mm and travel distances up to 1200 x 1000mm, designed for efficient processing of plastics with high rotational and travel speed.
• OWIS Positioning Systems (Linear, Cross, Lift, Rotary Tables) High-precision manual and motorized positioning systems and optical beam guidance systems from OWIS, represented in Switzerland by TELTEC since 1993. Products include optical beam guidance, manual and motorized positioning systems, linear, cross, lift, and rotary tables with control systems for research, laboratories, semiconductor, biotechnology, medical, machine vision, and mechanical engineering applications.
• OWIS UHV and XUHV Vacuum Systems Ultra-high vacuum (1E-9 mbar) and extreme ultra-high vacuum (1E-11 mbar) manual and motorized positioning systems. Includes manual and motorized linear tables, optical components, rails, and riders, all cleaned, assembled, measured, tested, and packaged in OWIS clean rooms. Developed with ZIM funding and distributed in Switzerland by TELTEC.
• Ketterer Drive Technology Mechanical and electromechanical drive solutions from Ketterer, a specialist and partner in the global market for drive technologies realizing new flexible products from idea to series readiness, customer-specific and independent of quantity. Represented in Switzerland by TELTEC since 2016.
• OPTA Optical Tables, Breadboards, and Cleanroom Products Optical tables, breadboards, and cleanroom technology products made in Germany. OPTA manufactures custom breadboards, tables, and table systems beyond standard sizes and shapes, with options such as laser ports in various shapes and sizes or additional threaded holes. Distributed in Switzerland by TELTEC.
• WeStore Automation Cell (FOBA / Wenger) Standardized, cost-effective automation cell for FOBA M2000 or M3000 laser machines featuring automatic loading with the WeStore, compact footprint, simple operation, job management, and large storage capacity of 20 pallets at 300x400mm each. Developed jointly with Wenger Automation & Engineering AG and offered by TELTEC for medical technology and industrial marking applications.
• Automated Laser Marking Solution for Medical Technology Engineered automation and expansion of an existing FOBA laser marking system for demanding medical technology requirements, increasing efficiency, process reliability, and autonomy while maintaining the highest quality and compliance standards. Jointly delivered by TELTEC with Diener AG and Wenger Automation & Engineering AG.
• Custom CNC Measuring Systems Custom-developed and built CNC measuring systems, such as the 3-axis Gantry measuring system with 3 x 1m travel distance for medical technology applications. Equipped with linear measurement systems and laser tracker verification achieving 100% reliable comparison of actual versus target values, as demonstrated for Varian Medical Systems cancer treatment equipment manufacturing.
• Job-Shop Laser Marking Services Contract laser marking service (Lohnbeschriftung) for customers needing samples or small series. TELTEC marks stainless steel, steel, titanium, aluminum, plastics, films, and tungsten carbide with dates, lot/serial numbers, graphics, images, logos, 2D matrix codes, and barcodes. Includes integrated Intelligent Marker Positioning system for consistent high processing quality, with delivery via courier, parcel service, or own vehicles from the Bremgarten facility.
• Custom Laser Marking Systems (TelSpecX2Y1Z05) Custom-built laser marking systems engineered and assembled at TELTEC facilities. Example configuration: TelspezX2Y1Z05 with Photon Energy CEPHEUS picosecond laser and a processing area of 2000 x 1000 x 800mm for fully automated large-part processing, as supplied to HAKAMA AG for high-contrast marking on medical devices and various other materials.
• Engineering, Commissioning, Training, and Service Support Custom engineering, design, commissioning, training, and ongoing service support for delivered laser marking, CNC, and positioning equipment. Includes specific programming solutions, maintenance, spare parts, and prompt Swiss-wide technical assistance for TELTEC customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer testimonials report ROI on CNC machine investments within one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• ISEL Germany AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELTEC has represented ISEL products in Switzerland since 2013, distributing industrial automation, CNC, and robotics products including CNC milling machines, drilling machines, engraving machines, dispensing machines, and special machines. The partnership provides modular, open-interface products at attractive prices with full service, training, and commissioning support throughout Switzerland.
• OWIS GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELTEC has represented OWIS in Switzerland since 1993, distributing high-precision positioning systems and optical beam guidance systems. Products include manual and motorized linear, cross, lift, and rotation stages with control systems. OWIS products serve research, semiconductor, biotechnology, medical, machine vision, and mechanical engineering industries. OWIS is headquartered in Staufen, Germany with 50 employees and develops products 'Made in Germany'.
• FOBA LasercoreTechnology or IntegrationFOBA is a leading manufacturer of laser marking systems and laser marking equipment with integrated vision systems. TELTEC distributes FOBA products throughout Switzerland and has developed custom automation solutions using FOBA technology. Products include M-series (M1000, M2000, M3000) laser marking stations and Titus smallest laser marking head worldwide.
• PHOTON ENERGY GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELTEC distributes PHOTON ENERGY compact ultra-short pulse lasers for industrial laser material processing and laser marking systems. The partnership provides the CEPHEUS picosecond laser enabling 'cold ablation' material processing with FDA-compliant validated marking for medical devices.
• Ketterer AntriebstechnikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELTEC has represented Ketterer in Switzerland since 2016, distributing mechanical and electromechanical drive solutions. Ketterer specializes in developing flexible products from concept to series production, serving global markets with custom and standard drive solutions.
• OPTA GmbHsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELTEC distributes Opta products including optical tables, breadboards, and cleanroom technology. Opta specializes in custom breadboards, tables and table systems with options for laser ports, threaded holes, and other custom features manufactured in Germany.
• Wenger Automation & Engineering AGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for automation solutions combining FOBA laser marking technology with robotic part handling. Together with FOBA and Wenger, TELTEC developed automated laser marking cells for medical technology applications, including the WeStore automated loading system for FOBA M2000/M3000 machines.
• Diener AGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project with Diener AG and Wenger Automation to automate and expand an existing FOBA laser marking system for demanding medical technology requirements. The project demonstrated modernization of existing equipment through intelligent automation concepts.
• Focus InternetminorOthersWebsite design and technical implementation partner. Focus Internet, based in Schlieren ZH, provides the conceptual design, visual design, and technical implementation of the TELTEC website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FOBA (Alltec GmbH): FOBA is the principal supplier of TELTEC's laser marking systems (M-series, Titus, USP lasers) and a leading global manufacturer of laser marking and engraving equipment. It is the closest comparable in laser marking technology and a de facto competitor if FOBA chooses to sell directly in Switzerland.
• Physik Instrumente (PI): Manufacturer of high-precision positioning systems and nanopositioning equipment that overlaps directly with TELTEC's OWIS-based positioning business, serving the same research, semiconductor and industrial customers.
• Aerotech: Manufacturer of high-performance motion control and positioning systems for industrial, semiconductor and research applications. Closely comparable to TELTEC's OWIS positioning/UHV positioning portfolio.
• Han's Laser: One of the world's largest manufacturers of laser marking, welding and cutting equipment. Competes with TELTEC's FOBA-based laser marking offering in industrial marking applications, although at much larger scale.
• Thorlabs: Manufacturer of photonics components, optical tables, breadboards and precision positioning systems. Overlaps with TELTEC's OPTA optical tables/breadboards and OWIS positioning portfolio in research and photonics applications.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Global leader in industrial laser technology and machine tools. Overlaps with TELTEC in laser-based material processing and marking, but operates at vastly greater scale across the full laser and machine tool portfolio.
• Keyence: Global manufacturer of industrial automation, marking, vision and measurement sensors. Competes broadly with TELTEC's laser marking and vision-based positioning offerings as part of a much larger automation portfolio.
• Stäubli: Swiss-headquartered industrial automation, robotics and connector company. Comparable as a fellow Swiss industrial automation specialist, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Bystronic: Swiss-headquartered provider of laser cutting, bending and automation systems for sheet metal processing. Comparable as a fellow Swiss industrial laser/automation company serving manufacturing customers, though focused on sheet metal rather than marking.
• Mikron Holding: Swiss-headquartered precision manufacturing and automation specialist serving automotive, MedTech and consumer goods. Comparable to TELTEC as a fellow Swiss precision/automation supplier, although with significantly broader manufacturing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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