TECOS

What TECOS does

TECOS (legal name: TECOS Razvojni center orodjarstva Slovenije) is a non-profit industrial technology centre founded in 1994 in Celje, Slovenia, by the Slovenian government, the municipality of Celje, and the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce. The organization operates as a development partner for industrial companies, providing engineering services in polymer processing, injection moulding (including micro moulding and metal injection moulding), metal forming, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning and metrology, numerical simulation (FEM), and reverse engineering. Its technical infrastructure is built around proprietary equipment from leading suppliers - including GOM/Zeiss ATOS Q structured light scanners, FANUC Roboshot injection moulding machines, WITTMANN servo manipulators, Kistler cavity pressure sensors, and software stacks in Autodesk Moldflow Insight, Abaqus, and Siemens NX - enabling conformal cooling solutions, 2K/3K multi-component moulding for batches of 100-10,000 units, and high-precision GD&T measurements at 2-micron accuracy.

The company generates revenue through project-based engineering services (turnkey product development, technology transfer, simulation, prototyping), EU and national R&D grants (FP7, H2020, Interreg, LIFE, ERA-Net, EUREKA), training and membership programs for the Slovenian toolmaking industry, and a small direct-to-consumer e-commerce shop selling products such as the Ulla smart hydration reminder (€30), webcam privacy covers (€9.90), and biodegradable planting pots and cosmetic packaging. Its customer base is anchored by named Slovenian and European industrial enterprises (HELLA, MAHLE, Geberit, ETI, Kolektor, Niko, IMAS, SIBO), but the primary segments are Slovenian manufacturing SMEs, the domestic toolmaking industry, and European SMEs seeking Industry 4.0 and circular economy support. TECOS distributes through direct enterprise sales, the DIH INDUSTRY Digital Innovation Hub network (of which it is a founding member), partnerships with Fraunhofer, TECNALIA, RWTH Aachen, TNO, and Slovenian universities, and its multilingual website (tecos.si).

Name

TECOS

Legal name

TECOS Razvojni center orodjarstva Slovenije

Website

https://tecos.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TECOS is a Slovenian non-profit technology centre founded in 1994 that provides injection moulding simulation, FEM analysis, 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and rapid tooling services to Slovenian and European industrial SMEs, plus a small e-commerce shop selling consumer products such as the Ulla hydration reminder.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services (Toolmaking and Polymer Processing)

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial engineering services
• Injection moulding simulation
• Product development
• 3D scanning metrology
• Toolmaking research

Headquarters

HQ city

Celje

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and R&D Services: TECOS provides comprehensive engineering services including product development, injection moulding simulation, FEM analyses, 3D scanning, and technology transfer. These are project-based consulting engagements with industrial clients.
2. Product Sales (E-commerce): TECOS operates an online shop selling consumer products including the Ulla smart hydration reminder (€30), webcam covers (€9.90), biodegradable planting pots (€1.80), and cosmetic packaging.
3. Training and Membership Services: TECOS offers training programs, lecture hall rental, and membership programs for the toolmaking industry. Custom training and professional development courses are provided.
4. EU Research Projects: As a non-profit technology centre, TECOS participates in national and international R&D projects funded through EU programs (FP7, H2020, Interreg, LIFE, ERA-Net, EUREKA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TECOS is a non-profit technology centre that delivers industrial engineering services to manufacturers, including turnkey product development, injection moulding and rapid tooling, structural FEM analyses, injection moulding simulation (Moldflow), 3D optical scanning and reverse engineering, and conformal cooling / 3D metal printing. It also conducts applied R&D and technology transfer through EU-funded and national projects, and operates a small online shop selling consumer items such as the Ulla hydration reminder.

Product overview

TECOS operates as a multi-service technology center offering a combination of physical products (smart hydration reminder, webcam covers, biodegradable packaging) and comprehensive engineering services. The core business centers on industrial development including turnkey product development, injection moulding and rapid tooling services, and technology transfer consulting. Simulation and analysis services include structural FEM analyses, injection moulding optimization (Moldflow), and casting/forming simulations. Digital services encompass 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and optical 3D measurement using ATOS Q technology. The company also provides additive manufacturing through conforming cooling and 3D metal printing. Services are delivered through specialized departments including mechatronics, materials laboratory, and CAE (computer-aided engineering) with over 25 internal experts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Product Development
• Injection Moulding and Rapid Tooling Services
• Technology Transfer
• Structural FEM Analyses
• 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering
• Optical 3D Measurement and Inspection
• Injection Moulding Optimisation
• Casting and Forming Simulations
• Conformal Cooling and 3D Metal Printing
• Ulla Smart Hydration Reminder
• Webcam Privacy Cover
• Biodegradable Planting Pot
• Biodegradable Cosmetic Packaging 50 ml

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% cost savings through conformal cooling and 3D metal printing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ulla LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022TECOS partnered with Ulla Labs to add value to smart drinking water reminders. The Ulla hydration reminder is sold through TECOS's online shop. TECOS contributed engineering expertise and Life CEPLAFIB project outcomes to the product's development.
• FraunhofercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research organization collaborating with TECOS on various R&D initiatives. Fraunhofer is one of the leading applied research organizations globally.
• TECNALIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish research and development organization partnering with TECOS on research projects and technology transfer.
• RWTH Aachen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's most prominent and largest universities of technology, collaborating with TECOS on R&D projects.
• Montanuniversität LeobencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian university specializing in mining, metallurgy, and materials science, partnering with TECOS on research.
• TNOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch independent research organization collaborating on innovation projects with TECOS.
• AitiipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish technology centre specializing in plastics and composites, working with TECOS on various EU projects.
• Jožef Stefan InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Slovenian research institute, collaborating with TECOS on national and international projects.
• FTPO (Faculty of Technical Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty partner collaborating on research and education initiatives.
• EFFRA (European Factories of the Future)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean innovation platform for manufacturing, part of DIH Industry network.
• VanguardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of Digital Innovation Hubs and research organizations.
• JRC S3 PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Commission's Joint Research Centre Smart Specialisation Platform.
• ICEI AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and circular economy alliance network.
• DIH SloveniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenian national Digital Innovation Hub network, with TECOS as founding member.
• DIH2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Digital Innovation Hubs network for manufacturing.
• University of LjubljanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenia's largest university, collaborating on research and education.
• University of MariborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenia's second largest university, partnering on research projects.
• WITTMANNcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of injection moulding equipment. TECOS uses WITTMANN servo manipulators for automation of plastics injection moulding.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese manufacturer of robotics and CNC systems. TECOS uses FANUC Roboshot ALPHA S50IA/330/IT fully electric injection moulding machine.
• GOM (Zeiss)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading 3D scanning and metrology equipment supplier. TECOS uses ATOS Q structured light 3D scanner from GOM (Zeiss).
• KistlercoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss sensor and measurement technology company. TECOS uses Kistler cavity pressure sensors for injection moulding tools.
• SRIP Factories of the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Research and Innovation Partnership for Factories of the Future in Slovenia. TECOS is one of the leading partners since 2017.
• Slovenian GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished as non-profit by Slovenian government, municipality of Celje, and Slovenian Chamber of Commerce in 1994.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of SloveniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding partner of TECOS, facilitating industry connections and network access.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finnish applied-research centre with manufacturing and bioeconomy focus. Comparable in non-profit, government-owned model and in serving European industrial clients with simulation, 3D scanning, and bioplastic capabilities.
• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Germany's largest applied-research organization operating dozens of institutes covering manufacturing, materials, and process engineering. Directly comparable as a publicly-funded technology centre serving industrial clients, and an explicit partner of TECOS in EU R&D projects.
• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state-owned research institute with industrial digitalisation, materials, and production divisions. Similar scope to TECOS on advanced manufacturing, sustainability and SME digitalization, particularly within EU funding programmes.
• Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO): Dutch applied-research organization with strong industrial and manufacturing programmes. Comparable public/private applied-research model, and listed as a strategic R&D partner of TECOS, addressing overlapping client segments and EU projects.
• AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: Austria's largest non-university research organization with manufacturing and sustainable-production programmes. Mirrors TECOS' applied-research, public-co-funded model and competes for similar EU project consortia.

Direct peers

• Aitiip Centro Tecnológico: Spanish technology centre specializing in plastics, composites, and advanced manufacturing. Named as a strategic partner of TECOS and competes with it on EU-funded plastics and injection-moulding projects.
• Sirris: Belgian collective research centre for the manufacturing industry offering simulation, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 services to SMEs. Directly overlaps with TECOS' service portfolio and SME-focused delivery model.
• Joanneum Research: Austrian non-profit applied-research institute covering materials, production, and digitalization. Highly comparable to TECOS in ownership structure (provincial/government funding) and SME-focused technology-transfer mandate.
• AIMPLAS (Plastics Technology Centre): Spanish technology centre dedicated to plastics processing, bioplastics, and circular economy. Overlaps directly with TECOS on injection-moulding simulation, biocomposites, and bioplastic R&D for industrial clients.
• TECNALIA Research & Innovation: Spanish applied-research centre with active manufacturing, plastics, and circular-economy programmes. Closely comparable in scale, scope, and funding model to TECOS, and named as a core co-development partner across EU projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TecosSlovenia
• Facebookfacebook.com/tecos.si

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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