What M2nxt does

M2nxt Solutions Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW) and was founded in 2019 in Bengaluru, India, to commercialize Industry 4.0 solutions for discrete and heavy manufacturing. It operates across four integrated verticals — Virtual Automation, Physical Automation, Process Engineering, and Metal Additive Manufacturing — serving aerospace & defense, automotive and auto components, heavy engineering, tooling and die, electric vehicle, and academic/research customers. The product portfolio spans proprietary IoT/MES software platforms (IRIS, iMES, iTool Captain), computer-vision-based shop-floor systems (iVi collision detection), robotic and gantry automation, custom fixtures and brand-agnostic tooling for VMC/HMC workholding, and a comprehensive range of metal additive manufacturing systems covering Laser DED (Photon H/R/G family), Electric Arc DED (Arc X series), Liquid Metal Jetting, and Electron Beam DED under exclusive license from xBeam.

The company leverages BFW's 60+ years of machine tool engineering heritage and an installed base of 60,000+ CNC machines to underwrite its market position. Core technical differentiators include the Phomex-H hybrid system integrating LMJ, LDED, and CNC machining in a single setup with claimed 100% material utilization, indigenous titanium blisk blade LDED capability for aerospace engines, and a patented coaxial wire-feed Electron Beam gun technology licensed from xBeam. Reported hardware pricing — Photon 4000G from €1,990,000 and Electron Grand-2 from $2.5M — is positioned at approximately €190,000 per cubic meter of build volume, claimed to be 2.5x to 20x lower than competing LDED argon chamber manufacturers.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise project sales of high-value AM hardware, turnkey automation systems, custom fixtures and tooling, software licensing for the IRIS/iMES platforms, and bundled professional services (implementation, commissioning, training, and after-sales support). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales, organized by solution vertical, with no channel partners or resellers evident; lead generation is driven by a heavy trade-show cadence (IMTEX, Automation Expo, ACMEE, DMTX, ENGIMACH), CII/BCIC industry-association engagement, and a direct quote-request model on the company website. The 101–250 employee organization sells almost exclusively to enterprise buyers under multi-year, quote-driven contracts, with the headquarter sales and engineering operations consolidated in the Peenya industrial area of Bengaluru.

Name

M2nxt

Legal name

M2nxt Solutions Private Limited

Website

https://m2nxt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

M2nxt Solutions is a Bengaluru-based wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Fritz Werner that delivers Industry 4.0 solutions — IoT/MES software, robotic and gantry automation, custom tooling, and metal 3D printing systems (LDED, Arc DED, LMJ, Electron Beam DED) — to enterprise customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, heavy engineering, and EV manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA), Hybrid Additive-Subtractive Machine Tools (AM + CNC Systems) (IMAAAAAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Metal additive manufacturing
• Smart manufacturing solutions
• CNC tooling and fixtures
• Industry 4.0 software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Additive Manufacturing Hardware: Sale of industrial metal 3D printing machines including Photon series (LDED), Phomex (hybrid LMJ/LDED/CNC), Arc X (electric arc DED), and Electron Beam DED systems. Machines are sold with varying configurations (gantry, robotic, hybrid) and build sizes. Pricing for Photon 4000G starts at Euro 1,990,000. Both B2B direct sales model targeting aerospace, defense, automotive, and heavy engineering sectors.
2. Automation Systems and Solutions: Sale and deployment of physical automation systems including robotic solutions, gantry automation, assembly line solutions, and smart material handling (AMR). Includes design, supply, installation, commissioning, and training services bundled with hardware.
3. Virtual Automation Software (IRIS, iMES, iTool Captain, iVi): Software platforms for IoT-enabled smart manufacturing, manufacturing execution, tool management, and visual inspection. Revenue likely generated through software licensing (one-time or subscription) bundled with implementation services.
4. Process Engineering (Fixtures & Tooling): Custom fixture and tooling solutions for VMC and HMC workholding, brand-agnostic tooling, and re-tooling services. Typically project-based with custom engineering, manufacturing, and on-site installation.
5. Professional Services and Training: Implementation, commissioning, training, and after-sales support services across all product verticals. Includes the IARC (Industry Academia Research Collaboration) program for skill development and the Dr. Abdul Kalam Centre of Excellence for contract manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

M2nxt is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW) that designs, manufactures, and deploys turnkey Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing solutions for industrial enterprises. Its core offering spans four verticals: (1) Virtual Automation software platforms (IRIS IoT, iMES, iTool Captain, iVi); (2) Physical Automation systems (robotic, gantry, assembly line, measurement, AMR); (3) Process Engineering solutions (custom fixtures and brand-agnostic tooling for VMC/HMC machines); and (4) Metal Additive Manufacturing machines (Photon series LDED, Phomex-H hybrid LMJ/LDED/CNC, Arc X Electric Arc DED, and Electron Beam DED systems).

Product overview

M2nxt is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW), founded in 2019 to provide Industry 4.0 solutions. The company offers an integrated portfolio across four verticals: Virtual Automation (IRIS, iMES, iTool Captain, iVi), Physical Automation (Robotic Solutions, Gantry Solutions, Assembly Line Solutions, Measurement Solutions, Smart Material Handling AMR), Process Engineering (Fixtures and Tooling, VMC & HMC Workholding, Brand-Agnostic Tooling), and Metal Additive Manufacturing (Photon Series, Phomex-H, Arc X Series using LDED, LMJ, Electric Arc DED, and Electron Beam technologies). The Virtual Automation products enable shopfloor-to-topfloor transparency through data collection and monitoring, while Physical Automation provides smart automation with robotics and servo gantry. Process Engineering delivers custom fixtures and tooling for any brand VMC/HMC machines. Metal Additive Manufacturing offers a complete range of 3D metal printing solutions from small to very large format parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IRIS: Virtual automation software platform for shopfloor to topfloor visibility
• iMES
• iTool Captain
• iVi
• Photon Series
• Phomex Series
• Arc X Series

Products and services

• IRIS IoT-based smart manufacturing platform that aggregates machine and process data for real-time monitoring and decision-making, providing transparent shopfloor-to-topfloor visibility for industrial manufacturers.
• iMES Manufacturing Execution System providing end-to-end manufacturing intelligence, workflow optimization, traceability, and digital transformation for shop floors across discrete manufacturing industries.
• iTool Captain Tool management solution for CNC machines enabling efficient tool tracking, inventory management, and tool life optimization across multi-brand machine environments.
• iVi Collision Detection System Computer vision-based collision detection and visual inspection system for CNC machines and shop-floor safety, preventing spindle crashes and protecting equipment in industrial environments.
• Robotic Solutions Industrial robotic automation solutions integrating FANUC robots and cobots for manufacturing applications including material handling, machine tending, and process automation.
• Gantry Solutions Servo gantry automation systems for precision material handling, machining, and linear motion applications across discrete manufacturing facilities.
• Assembly Line Solutions Turnkey assembly line automation solutions with remote cell monitoring capabilities for high-volume discrete manufacturing environments.
• Measurement Solutions Quality measurement and inspection automation systems for precision verification in manufacturing environments, supporting in-line and end-of-line quality control.
• Smart Material Handling (AMR) Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions for intelligent material movement, logistics, and intraplant transportation within manufacturing facilities.
• Fixtures and Tooling Custom workholding fixtures and tooling solutions for vertical and horizontal machining centers (VMC/HMC), including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical fixtures.
• VMC and HMC Workholding Solutions Custom-engineered workholding systems tailored to specific parts, cycle times, and shop-floor realities for vertical and horizontal machining centers.
• Brand-Agnostic Tooling Solutions Custom-engineered tooling solutions compatible with all major CNC machine brands (European, Japanese, Asian, Indian), avoiding OEM lock-in for end users.
• Photon Series LDED Machines Family of Laser Directed Energy Deposition (LDED) metal 3D printing machines available in hybrid (Photon-H), robotic (Photon-R), and gantry (Photon-G) configurations for printing, repairing, and coating large metal components across aerospace, defense, automotive, and heavy engineering sectors.
• Phomex-H Hybrid Manufacturing System Hybrid manufacturing system integrating Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ, 0.24mm layer thickness, 0.5mm resolution), Laser Directed Energy Deposition (LDED, 4 kg/hr, 6kW laser), and CNC machining (1100x500x500 mm volume, 12,000 rpm spindle) in a single machine, achieving 100% material utilization through COTS welding wire feedstock.
• Arc X Series Electric Arc DED Systems Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems using electric arc to melt standard welding wire for large-scale metal part production and repair at 2-10 kg/hr deposition rates with near-100% material utilization, suited for shipbuilding, heavy engineering, oil and gas, and tooling.
• Electron Series Electron Beam DED Systems Electron beam wire DED systems (Electron Grand-2 series) operating in vacuum for reactive metals (titanium, niobium, nickel and steel alloys) with zero contamination, using licensed xBeam coaxial wire feed gun technology requiring lower power and lower vacuum. Available in custom build sizes up to 3000x1800x1600 mm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Photon 4000G part build volume: 10.4 cubic meters (200% larger than any other inert chamber commercial AM system), priced at Euro 190,000/cubic meter vs 2.5x-20x higher for competitors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SRMIST (SRM Institute of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Strategic MoU signed November 12, 2025 to advance next-gen manufacturing through collaborative research in additive manufacturing, automation, and digital technologies. Combines m2nxt's advanced manufacturing solutions with SRMIST's academic talent base. Proposed initiatives include joint R&D projects, training and exposure for students and researchers, co-development projects, workshops, guest lectures, internships, hands-on learning opportunities, and career pathway creation for emerging talents. The partnership aims to bridge academia and industry while empowering the next generation of manufacturing professionals.
• xBeam (Ukraine & USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 November 2022Exclusive collaboration in technology, manufacturing, sales, and customer services/support for xBeam's patented Electron Beam Wire DED systems in India. BFW/m2nxt locally engineers, manufactures, and markets xBeam's ultra-fast printing Electron Beam DED systems of medium, large, and very large part build sizes. Initial target markets include India and neighboring regions, with intended expansion to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. BFW is the ONLY company globally producing both Electron Beam and Laser DED machines through this partnership.
• IMTMA (Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association)minorOthersActive participation in IMTMA-organized events and award programs. m2nxt's iVi Collision Detection System received the IMTMA Best Design Award 2023 — its fourth consecutive recognition for the same product.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)minorOthersActive participation in CII-organized summits and awards programs including CII DX Awards (Best Practice in Digital Transformation in 2023 and 2025), CII Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Summit 2025, and CII National Best Practices Award 2026.
• BCIC (Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce)minorOthersActive participation in BCIC Karnataka Summit on AI for Manufacturing Transformation. Received the 1st Edition of Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 at the BCIC summit, recognizing AI-powered solutions and digital transformation commitment.
• NCAM (National Centre for Additive Manufacturing, India)minorOthersIndia's National Centre for Additive Manufacturing participated in the launch event for PHOTON 1000H and PHOTON 1000R LDED machines (June 2022), with CEO Jaspreet Sidhu attending. NCAM represents India's official AM ecosystem development efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AddUp: Metal AM systems provider offering powder bed fusion and DED solutions. Comparable to m2nxt in target customer segments and product portfolio breadth across industrial metal AM.
• EOS GmbH: German-headquartered global leader in industrial metal additive manufacturing systems (laser powder bed fusion and DED). Closely comparable to m2nxt across laser-based metal AM product lines serving aerospace and automotive.
• Renishaw: UK-based engineering technology company with a metal AM systems division (RenAM series) covering powder bed fusion. Comparable to m2nxt in industrial metal AM systems selling and process engineering services.
• GE Additive: GE's additive manufacturing arm covering EBM (via Arcam acquisition), binder jetting, and DED systems for aerospace. Directly comparable to m2nxt's Electron Beam DED capability and aerospace customer focus.
• SLM Solutions: Germany-based metal AM systems provider specializing in multi-laser powder bed fusion machines. Comparable to m2nxt as a competing metal AM systems vendor targeting industrial and aerospace customers.
• TRUMPF: German manufacturer of machine tools and laser-based metal AM systems, including TruPrint and TruLaser DED product lines. Directly comparable to m2nxt on laser DED technology and enterprise industrial customer base.
• DMG Mori: Japanese-German machine tool leader that has aggressively expanded into metal AM (LASERTEC series for hybrid DED+CNC). Closely parallels m2nxt's positioning at the intersection of CNC machine tools and additive manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Meltio: US/Spanish metal AM company specializing in wire-laser DED systems. M2nxt is a technology partner integrating Meltio engines into Photon 1000 H/R machines, making Meltio both a partial partner and a competing DED systems vendor in the same niche.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global pure-play industrial automation, control, and software vendor. Comparable to m2nxt's physical automation and MES/IoT verticals, though Rockwell serves a broader portfolio of industries with much greater scale.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Industrial automation and digital industries software leader (PLM, MES, IoT, factory automation). Comparable to m2nxt on the virtual/physical automation stack (IRIS, iMES, factory automation cells), though operating at vastly larger scale across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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