Lantek (Sheet Metal)

What Lantek (Sheet Metal) does

Lantek is a privately-held software company that develops CAD/CAM nesting, MES, ERP, and analytics solutions purpose-built for the sheet metal and steel structure manufacturing industry. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, with North American operations based in Mason, Ohio, the company sells a modular platform spanning 2D nesting (Lantek Expert, including the V45 generation), 3D tube and structural steel nesting (Lantek Flex3D, Flex3D Tubes, Flex3D Steelwork), MES modules (MES Manager, WOS, Workshop Capture), quoting and ERP (Lantek Integra iQuoting, Quotes, Sales, Purchases), and analytics (Manufacturing Analytics, Customer Analytics). The platform supports more than 4,500 machine models across laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, punching, shearing, bending, and combination cutting technologies, and integrates with automated storage systems and CAD modelling tools.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise software licensing on annual subscription or perpetual terms, supplemented by implementation, customization, and factory optimization consulting. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for large manufacturers, OEM embedding of Lantek software on cutting equipment from machine tool builders (Machitech, Tecoi, and others), and a global reseller network spanning 15+ countries. The company reports 36,000+ customers and 1,200+ advanced factory implementations, with named users spanning steel fabrication (KIMAK, Askon Demir Çelik, Seeco, Jorgensen Steel), automotive components (JCB Cab Systems, CabAuto), food service equipment (Fracino), and machinery manufacturing (Baykal).

The company is led by CEO Alberto López de Biñaspre Maurolagoitia and operates as an independent, bootstrapped private firm with no disclosed venture capital, private equity backing, or public listing. Recent strategic activity is centered on OEM partnerships with next-generation high-power laser builders, the rollout of the V45 software generation, and the construction of a new Advanced Manufacturing Technology Campus in Bilbao.

Name

Lantek (Sheet Metal)

Legal name

Lantek

Website

https://lanteksms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lantek is a privately-held software company developing CAD/CAM nesting, MES, ERP, and analytics software for sheet metal and steel structure manufacturers, serving 36,000+ customers across more than 15 countries via direct sales, OEM embedding, and resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Lantek generates revenue primarily through software licensing of its CAD/CAM nesting, MES, and ERP product suites. Software is sold with integration into machine tool builders' equipment and through direct enterprise sales.
2. Implementation & Consulting Services: Professional services for software implementation, customization, and factory optimization consulting accompany software licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lantek develops and sells modular CAD/CAM nesting, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), quoting & ERP, and analytics software for sheet metal and steel structure manufacturers. Its platform automates 2D and 3D part nesting and toolpath generation for laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, punching, shearing, bending, and combination machines, and integrates with 4,500+ machine models. Software is delivered via enterprise licensing/subscriptions, OEM partnerships with machine tool builders, and a global reseller channel.

Product overview

Lantek is a comprehensive sheet metal software platform offering a modular portfolio of CAD/CAM nesting, MES, quoting/ERP, analytics, and integration solutions. The core product lines include Lantek Expert (2D CAD/CAM nesting) and Lantek Flex3D (3D CAD/CAM nesting for tubes and profiles), which provide automated nesting and toolpath generation for cutting, bending, punching, and shearing machines. The MES suite includes MES Manager and WOS (Workshop Execution System) for production management, along with Workshop Capture for machine data collection and Integra Inventory for stock management. The quoting and ERP layer offers Lantek iQuoting (cloud-based quoting), Lantek Integra Quotes/CRM, Sales, and Purchases modules. Analytics capabilities are provided through Manufacturing Analytics and Customer Analytics modules. Integration needs are addressed through Advanced Integrations (order consolidation) and Advanced Connectivity solutions. Lantek V45 represents the latest software generation, and the company has partnered with equipment manufacturers like Machitech and Tecoi to embed its software on CNC machines. The platform supports over 4,500 machine models and serves 36,000+ customers across 1,200+ factory implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lantek Expert (2D CAD/CAM Nesting) 2D CAD/CAM nesting software for sheet metal fabrication, supporting laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, punching, shearing, and combination cutting machines, plus bending, punching, shear, and HVAC/duct machines. It is for sheet metal fabricators and contract manufacturers needing automated nesting and toolpath generation.
• Lantek Flex3D (3D CAD/CAM Nesting) 3D CAD/CAM nesting software for tubes and pipes, profile cutting and machining, and structural steelwork. It targets tube/pipe fabricators and steel structure manufacturers needing 3D tube design and automated tube/beam nesting.
• Lantek MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) Manufacturing Execution Systems software covering MES Manager, Workshop Execution System (WOS), machine data capturing, and inventories management. It is for sheet metal workshops that need real-time production monitoring, shop-floor visibility, and stock control.
• Lantek Integra (Quoting & ERP Software) Quoting and ERP software suite including cloud-based quoting (iQuoting), quoting & CRM, sales management, and purchases management. It is for sheet metal manufacturers needing rapid cost estimation, customer relationship management, and procurement workflows integrated with the shop floor.
• Lantek Analytical Intelligence (Manufacturing Analytics) Analytical intelligence software with Manufacturing Analytics and Customer Analytics modules for monitoring production performance, operational KPIs, and customer behavior. It targets sheet metal manufacturers and ERP/operations leaders who need business intelligence on factory and customer activity.
• Lantek Bend (Sheet Metal Bending Simulation) 3D bending simulation software for press brake and bend center operations, providing seamless data flow from 3D design to manufacturing. It is for fabricators using press brakes and bend centers who want offline programming and bend validation.
• Lantek Data & Platforms Integration (Advanced Integrations / Connectivity) Advanced integration and connectivity software providing order consolidation across multiple sources and integration of machines, devices, and enterprise systems. It targets sheet metal manufacturers with advanced factory setups that need to bridge disparate machines and enterprise platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000+ customers globally trust Lantek solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TecoicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 22 June 2026Lantek partnered with Tecoi to enhance automation in sheet metal technology. Tecoi is a machine tool builder whose equipment integrates Lantek software for automated cutting and nesting capabilities.
• MachitechcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 27 January 2026Quebec-based Machitech partnered with Lantek to provide nesting software on their laser cutting systems. Lantek Expert Cut software is integrated into Machitech's Fiber PRIME S series high-power laser cutting machines (12 to 60 kW), while Lantek Flex 3D Tubes nesting software is offered with the Fiber TUBE XL laser tube cutting machines. The partnership enables automated 2D CAD/CAM nesting and 3D tube design capabilities on Machitech equipment.
• Machine Tool Builders (MTBs)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLantek maintains partnerships with machine tool builders globally, integrating its CAD/CAM nesting software directly into cutting equipment. This OEM model is a core distribution channel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM offers CAD/CAM software including sheet metal nesting modules for laser, plasma, and punch machines. It targets the same SMB and mid-market fabrication segment as Lantek with a focus on affordability and ease of use.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Radan / ESPRIT): Hexagon's Radan and ESPRIT CAD/CAM suites serve sheet metal and structural steel fabrication with nesting, profiling, and bending capabilities. Hexagon is a direct peer in sheet metal CAM and competes on multi-axis profiling and full-stack factory software.
• ProNest (ESAB / Hypertherm): ProNest is a CAD/CAM nesting solution originally developed by Hypertherm and now under ESAB, targeting the same sheet metal cutting customer base as Lantek. It is commonly embedded on cutting machines and competes head-to-head in 2D nesting for laser, plasma, and oxy-fuel cutting.
• Mastercam (CNC Software): Mastercam is a widely used CAD/CAM platform supporting milling, turning, and increasingly sheet metal routing and cutting. It competes with Lantek on the CAM side for fab shops running mixed cutting and machining operations.
• Alma (AlmaCAM): AlmaCAM is a European CAD/CAM nesting specialist for sheet metal, tubes, and structural steel - competing directly with Lantek's Expert and Flex3D suites across fab shops and structural steel manufacturers.
• JETCAM International: JETCAM provides CAD/CAM nesting and material optimization software for sheet metal fabrication, including CNC punching, laser, plasma, and routing. It serves the same mid-market fabricator segment as Lantek.
• SigmaNEST (Trimble): SigmaNEST is a leading CAD/CAM nesting software for sheet metal fabrication, now part of Trimble. It is the most direct competitor to Lantek Expert, serving the same laser/plasma/punch/shear fab shops with comparable nesting and machine-control functionality.
• GO2cam (Metalix): Metalix's GO2cam is a CAD/CAM solution for sheet metal cutting and bending, with nesting, profiling, and bending simulation features that overlap directly with Lantek Expert and Lantek Bend.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Fusion 360: Autodesk is a broad incumbent in mechanical CAD/CAM with Fusion 360 and Inventor offering sheet metal design and fabrication features. While it does not specialize in sheet metal nesting, it is a credible competitor for fab shops standardizing on a unified mechanical design + CAM platform.

Emerging players

• Cimatron (Sandvik): Cimatron (part of Sandvik) provides CAD/CAM software for metal fabrication, tooling, and discrete manufacturing, with sheet metal capabilities that partially overlap with Lantek's offerings. It is a relevant peer for fab shops seeking integrated CAD/CAM/MES workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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