Name

IDFA

Legal name

IDFA, SLU

Website

https://moldesymatricesidfa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Mold and Die Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

Keywords

• Custom mold manufacturing
• Die manufacturing
• Injection molds
• CNC machining
• Tool and die making

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibi

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Mold Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom injection molds for thermoplastics. Projects include high production molds (short cycle, millions of pieces), production molds (market cycle), and prototype molds (manual/automated with modifications). Revenue from one-time custom manufacturing projects.
2. Custom Die Manufacturing: Manufacturing of dies for cold stamping of sheets and plates (steel, iron, aluminum). Includes cutting, bending/forming dies, and gauges for piece verification. Revenue from one-time custom manufacturing projects.
3. Mold/Die Repair and Maintenance: Repair and maintenance services for existing molds and matrices, extending operational life of customer tooling assets.
4. CNC Machining Services: CNC machining, EDM (electro-erosion), wire cutting, and serial piece production services.
5. Pre-series Production: Injection of pre-series parts and stamping of pre-series components for testing and validation before full production.
6. Verification Gauges: Manufacturing of gauges for piece verification during production, ensuring all pieces meet tolerance specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

IDFA designs and manufactures custom molds for thermoplastic injection (high-production, production, and prototype categories) and custom dies for cold stamping of metal sheets (cutting, bending/forming, and verification gauges). The company provides full in-house service from initial concept/sketch through to finished piece, using Siemens NX CAD/CAM design integrated with CNC machining, EDM, and wire cutting on advanced multi-axis equipment. Complementary offerings include mold/die repair and maintenance, pre-series injection and stamping, and serial piece production for industrial clients across hygiene, automotive, food, and toy sectors.

Product overview

IDFA (Innovación Diseño y Fabricación) is a second-generation molds and matrices manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical products and manufacturing services. The product portfolio centers on three main mold categories: Alta Producción (High Production) molds for millions of pieces with ultra-short cycles, Producción (Production) molds for standard market cycles, and Prototipo (Prototype) molds for small-batch validation. Complementing the molds are three matrix categories: Corte (Cutting) dies, Doblado/Conformado (Bending/Forming) dies, and Galgas (Verification Gauges). The company also provides full-service capabilities including repair and maintenance, CNC machining, EDM services, injection and stamping pre-series, and serial production. All design work is performed in-house using SIEMENS NX CAD/CAM software, enabling seamless integration from initial concept (BOCETO) through 3D Design, Prototype, Tooling Manufacturing, to Production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Production Molds (Alta Producción) Custom injection molds for thermoplastics designed for very short cycle times and millions of injected pieces, with viability studies and material analysis to ensure high-volume production capability. Higher initial cost amortized over large production runs.
• Production Molds (Producción) Custom injection molds for thermoplastics at market-standard cycle times with high volumes of injected pieces, using appropriate materials and viability studies for production quality. More competitive pricing versus high-production molds.
• Prototype Molds (Prototipo) Automatic or manual injection molds for thermoplastics that allow modifications during the process until the objective piece is achieved, intended for small quantities. Lower mold cost with higher per-piece injection cost.
• Cutting Dies (Corte Matrices) Custom dies for cold stamping that cut shapes in sheets of steel, iron, aluminum, and other materials, classified by production and tolerance requirements for varying tooling complexity.
• Bending/Forming Dies (Doblado/Conformado Matrices) Custom dies for cold stamping that bend or shape sheets of steel, iron, aluminum, and other materials, classified by production and tolerance requirements.
• Verification Gauges (Galgas de Verificación) Custom gauges manufactured for verifying pieces during production to ensure all pieces delivered meet specified tolerances.
• Mold and Die Repair and Maintenance Services Repair and maintenance services for existing molds and matrices (cutting and bending dies) to extend operational life and maintain quality and precision standards.
• CNC Machining Services Computer numerical control machining services for precision manufacturing of mold and matrix components using DMG-MORI and Chevalier machining centers.
• EDM (Electro-Erosion) Services Electrical discharge machining services for creating complex geometries and intricate details in molds and matrices using SODICK EDM equipment.
• Pre-Series Production Services Small-batch injection molding and stamping services for pre-production validation and testing before full-scale manufacturing, including injection of pre-series plastic parts and stamping of pre-series metal components.
• Serial Piece Production Mass production services for creating pieces in series using established molds and matrices for customers needing ongoing production runs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 project average annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tooling and machining subcontractorsminorOthersIDFA collaborates with external workshops for specialized processes: marking brands in standards, stamping/bending/punching/cutting (water/laser), other tool shops, CNC turning, injectors, polishing/sandblasting/texturing, assembly and quality control, technical office, wire cutting, welding.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG: German-founded global supplier of standard mold components, hot runner systems, and dating-stamp technology serving the injection mold making industry. Comparable because IDFA builds custom molds using similar component ecosystems, and Hasco sets the performance benchmark for upstream tooling part quality and availability.
• DME Company: Major North American and European supplier of mold components, hot runners, and cold-runner systems serving plastic injection mold builders. Comparable because IDFA sources similar component categories from DME competitors and competes for the same end-customers (injection molded part producers) from the upstream tool supply side of the value chain.
• Schuler Group: Global market leader in press manufacturing and metal forming technology, supplying presses and automated production lines to automotive, appliance, and industrial customers. Comparable because IDFA's matrix/die business feeds into stamping press lines such as Schuler's, and both serve the same automotive and industrial end-customers.
• Mate Precision Tooling: US-based manufacturer of precision press tool and die components (slotted blocks, die springs, guide pins) for metal stamping tool builders. Directly comparable on the metal die/matrix side of IDFA's business, supplying the standard component infrastructure that custom cutting and bending die shops such as IDFA build into customer tooling.
• Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG: Austrian manufacturer of standardized mold plates, guide elements, and date stamps used as build-in components by custom mold makers worldwide. Comparable because IDFA relies on the same Meusburger/Hasco-grade standard parts inside its custom injection molds, and Meusburger represents the scale-incumbent benchmark for mold base supply.

Others

• DMG MORI Co., Ltd. Global machine tool manufacturer that supplied IDFA's DMG-MORI 3+2 axis universal machining center. Listed as an adjacent ecosystem participant because DMG MORI equipment defines the production capacity and accuracy envelope of IDFA's mold and die shop, and is a direct technology supplier rather than a competitor.
• Strack Norma GmbH & Co KG: German supplier of standardized stamping and molding tool components (punches, retainers, springs, guide elements) used by metal stamping and plastic mold shops. Listed as an adjacent supplier because both IDFA's matrix/die builds and its injection mold builds rely on Strack-grade standard tool components, making it a comparable ecosystem participant if not a direct competitor.
• Sodick Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of precision EDM (electro-discharge) machines and high-speed milling centers, including the AD55L EDM acquired by IDFA in 2019. Comparable as a technology supplier whose equipment underpins IDFA's complex geometry and precision mold capability rather than as a competitor in custom mold-making.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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