Algotex
Algotex (Advanced Techne Srl), founded 1983 in Bologna, Italy, manufactures digital inkjet printing plotters — under HP and XAAR product lines — for the apparel, automotive seating, and furniture upholstery industries, selling through exclusive global dealers and a North American office.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersBologna, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Algotex does
Algotex (legally Advanced Techne Srl) is an Italian manufacturer of digital printing plotters serving the apparel, automotive seating, and furniture upholstery industries. Founded in 1983 by Raimondo Cattabriga and his son Matteo, the company pioneered the introduction of raster technology (replacing vector technology) into textile printing in 1988 and was the first globally to combine raster writing with inkjet printing, displacing legacy pen-plotters. The product portfolio is organized into two lines: HP-compatible plotters (CHX at speeds up to 195 m²/h, and the print-and-cut ProjetCut) and XAAR industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET at speeds up to 210 m²/h, and XSTREAM JET), supplemented by the MARKER SYSTEM (Jumbo Roll, Roll-Up, Roll-Collector), proprietary ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK and ALGOINK 20/85 inks, and the ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF. Patented Free Paper Advancement and Motorized Paper Tension Systems underpin the engineering platform.
Algotex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Algotex
- Legal name
- Advanced Techne Srl
- Website
- https://algotex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Algotex (Advanced Techne Srl), founded 1983 in Bologna, Italy, manufactures digital inkjet printing plotters — under HP and XAAR product lines — for the apparel, automotive seating, and furniture upholstery industries, selling through exclusive global dealers and a North American office.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Algotex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Large Format & Wide Format Printers (Plotters) (HDACAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)
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Where Algotex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bologna
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Algotex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Plotters (HP and XAAR product lines): Sale of digital printing plotters manufactured in Italy, including HP-compatible plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT) and XAAR-based industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET). Products are designed and manufactured in Italy and guaranteed for life.
- Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including MARKER SYSTEM (Jumbo Roll, Roll-Up, Roll-Collector), inks (ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK 20–ALGOINK 85), and paper cones (ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF). These provide recurring revenue through consumables and replacement parts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Algotex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Algotex designs, manufactures, and supports digital printing plotters that use raster inkjet technology to print patterns and markers for the apparel, automotive seating and furniture upholstery industries. Its product range includes HP-compatible plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT), XAAR-based industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET), and a line of accessories and consumables (MARKER SYSTEM, ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK 20/85, ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF). All products are manufactured in Italy, carry a lifetime guarantee, and are supported 24/7 through a global exclusive dealer network.
Product overview
Algotex is a manufacturer of digital printing plotters serving the apparel, automotive, and furniture industries. The product portfolio is organized into two main plotter lines: HP Plotters (featuring CHX and PROJETCUT models using HP-compatible technology) and XAAR Plotters (featuring WIND & WAVE JET and XSTREAM JET with XAAR industrial printing heads). A complementary Accessories & Consumables line includes the MARKER SYSTEM (Jumbo Roll, Roll-Up, Roll-Collector), ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK ink formulations, and ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy with lifetime guarantees and 24/7 global support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CHX Plotter HP-compatible digital printing plotter positioned as the fastest HP plotter on the market, featuring integrated display for management and real-time diagnostics, free paper feed system, maximum fluidity and quietness, unprecedented printing speed (up to 195 m²/h), and less than 100W power consumption. Available in CHX 18 (183 cm printing width) and CHX 22 (222 cm printing width) models. Targeted at industrial customers in apparel, automotive and furniture.
- PROJETCUT Cutter Plotter Multifunction plotter combining ink jet printing and tangential blade cutting in a single compact 2-in-1 design, capable of cutting cardstock up to 250 g/m². Available in ProJetCut 160 (165 cm height) and ProJetCut 180 (185 cm height) models with futuristic styling. Targeted at apparel pattern and furniture/Upholstery applications needing both printed and cut outputs.
- WIND & WAVE JET Industrial Plotters Top-of-the-line industrial plotters featuring XAAR printing heads with 2 or 4 head options, designed for sophisticated customers with high production levels. WIND JET reaches speeds of 95–110 m²/h while WAVE JET delivers higher speeds of 175–210 m²/h. Both support paper weights up to 40 kg and widths of 180/205/238 cm, with a double rear tube for improved productivity. Targeted at high-volume apparel, automotive and furniture manufacturers.
- XSTREAM JET Industrial Plotter XAAR-based industrial plotter designed for sophisticated high-production customers, part of the Industrial Line alongside WIND & WAVE JET. Targeted at high-volume apparel, automotive and furniture manufacturers needing industrial-grade throughput.
- MARKER SYSTEM Accessory system consisting of Jumbo Roll (mechanical support for paper rolls up to 200kg), Roll-Up (system for organizing print files and on-demand cutting of printed paper rolls), and Roll-Collector (smart storage for newly cut rolls). First made printing process fully industrialized. Targeted at apparel manufacturers and CAD solution users.
- ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK Special ink formulation designed for HP-compatible Algotex plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT). Targeted at customers operating Algotex HP plotter lines requiring matched consumables.
- ALGOINK 20 – ALGOINK 85 Ink product line for XAAR-based plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET), available in ALGOINK 20 and ALGOINK 85 formulations. Targeted at industrial customers operating Algotex XAAR plotter lines.
- ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF Lightweight, easy-to-use paper cone accessory requiring no force or tools to operate; fits all Algotex plotters as a replacement for standard metal cones. Targeted at apparel, automotive and furniture customers using Algotex plotters.
Quantifiable outcome
- Major advantages in terms of time reduction and error reduction compared to pen printing standards used by competitors
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Companies that use Algotex
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Algotex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Algotex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Cocchi TechnologiescoreIn 2011, ALGOTEX became part of Cocchi Technologies (formerly Aretè Cocchi Technology Group), an industrial technology group focused on technological innovation and growth serving key sectors for sustainable development. Cocchi Technologies consists of 14 brands, 15 operating companies, 10 plants in 6 countries (Italy, Germany, France, U.S., China, Switzerland), business activities in more than 100 markets and more than 900 people from over 30 nationalities. Cocchi Technologies operates manufacturing in Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Mexico, USA and China, with commercial and technical centers in more than 12 countries and sales in over 100 countries. The group aims to grow U.S. revenue to $50 million from its new Franklin Park, Illinois headquarters, with current global turnover exceeding $270 million.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Algotex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Roland DG: Roland DG manufactures wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters used across textile, signage, and industrial applications. It is the closest direct peer to Algotex in terms of product format (inkjet plotters/cutters), target customers (apparel and industrial), and distribution through dealer networks.
- Mimaki Engineering: Mimaki produces industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters widely used in textile, apparel, and graphics production. It competes directly with Algotex in digital printing plotters for fashion and industrial prototyping.
- Mutoh: Mutoh manufactures large-format inkjet printers including industrial plotters for textile and CAD applications. Its product portfolio and target verticals (apparel/industrial printing) overlap closely with Algotex's.
- Lectra: Lectra provides CAD/CAM and digital cutting solutions for fashion, automotive, and furniture industries—the same three verticals Algotex serves. Although focused more on cutting than printing, both companies compete for the same industrial customers' prototyping and production budgets.
- Gerber Technology: Gerber Technology offers CAD/CAM and digital printing/cutting systems for apparel, automotive, and industrial fabrics. It targets the same customer workflows and verticals as Algotex, with overlapping capabilities in pattern printing.
- Graphtec: Graphtec manufactures cutting plotters and large-format printers for apparel, automotive, and industrial use cases. Its cutting plotter range competes with Algotex's PROJETCUT and similar print-and-cut solutions.
- Summa: Summa produces cutting plotters and print-and-cut systems used in apparel, signage, and industrial production. Its product positioning in flatbed cutting and finishing overlaps with Algotex's plotter-plus-cutter offerings.
- Zünd: Zünd manufactures digital cutting systems for industrial applications including textiles, composites, and upholstery. While more focused on cutting than printing, Zünd competes for the same furniture, automotive, and apparel industrial customers as Algotex.
Broad incumbents
- HP (Hewlett-Packard): HP is both a technology partner to Algotex (HP-compatible plotter platform) and a broad incumbent with the DesignJet large-format plotter line. HP competes at the high end with its own plotters while also enabling Algotex's CHX and PROJETCUT products.
Others
- Xaar: Xaar is a printhead manufacturer whose industrial inkjet heads power Algotex's WIND JET, WAVE JET, and XSTREAM JET product lines. As a key enabling supplier, Xaar's technology choices directly shape Algotex's industrial plotter roadmap.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Algotex social profiles
Digital presenceAlgotex compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Algotex financial estimates
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Algotex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Algotex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Algotex M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Algotex
What does Algotex do?
Algotex designs, manufactures, and supports digital printing plotters that use raster inkjet technology to print patterns and markers for the apparel, automotive seating and furniture upholstery industries. Its product range includes HP-compatible plotters (CHX, PROJETCUT), XAAR-based industrial plotters (WIND JET, WAVE JET, XSTREAM JET), and a line of accessories and consumables (MARKER SYSTEM, ALGO-HP SPECIAL INK, ALGOINK 20/85, ALGOTEX PAPER CONE TF). All products are manufactured in Italy, carry a lifetime guarantee, and are supported 24/7 through a global exclusive dealer network.
Is Algotex a public or private company?
Algotex is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Algotex founded?
Algotex was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Algotex based?
Algotex is headquartered in Bologna, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Algotex make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Plotters (HP and XAAR product lines) is the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables.
Who are Algotex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Roland DG, Mimaki Engineering, Mutoh, Lectra, Gerber Technology, Graphtec, Summa and Zünd. HP (Hewlett-Packard) is listed as a broad incumbent. Xaar is listed as an others.
Does Algotex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Algotex.
What industry is Algotex in?
Algotex's product category is Industrial Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAEAF, Large Format & Wide Format Printers (Plotters), with a secondary code of HDACAEAA, Inkjet Printers. Its NAICS code is 325910.