Factor

What Factor does

Factor (Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje S.L.) is a privately held Spanish precision manufacturing company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Puçol, Valencia. It provides development, integral management, and production of metallic parts and assemblies through CNC machining and automated turning (decoletaje), supported by in-house metrology (CMM, VERTEX 3D vision systems, Hexagon Scan+) and ultrasonic cleaning (Firbimatic system). Its operations are organised around three core solution pillars — Machining & Turning, Smart Manufacturing (including 3D printing / additive manufacturing and MES-based real-time production control), and Metrology — plus a dedicated Factor Defence sub-brand serving security and defence applications.

The company's technology stack centres on Industry 4.0/5.0 practices: an MES implementation (deployed with IVACE support in 2017) provides OEE and real-time production visibility; equipment includes Nakamura WT-150II and JX-250 lathes; and three R&D+i pillars — Smart Machining, Empathic AI, and Circular Manufacturing (upcycling of CNC swarf into additive-manufacturing feedstock aligned with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act) — frame its innovation agenda. Factor is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, holds the Sello Pyme Innovadora through 2028, and is recognised as a CEPYME500 company.

Factor monetises primarily through project-based and long-term supply contracts for precision-machined components across six verticals: automotive, hydraulics, electronics, defence and security, medical, and aeronautics, with automotive and defence flagged as primary. Pricing is negotiated per project; no published pricing exists. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales augmented by European trade fair participation (Eurosatory, MTO Days Stuttgart, MetalMadrid, +INDUSTRY, FEINDEF), industry association leadership (AFMEC presidency, FEMEVAL vice presidency, VALMETAL presidency, TEDAE membership), and a German commercial agent (Technica Partner). Customers are not publicly named in available sources, and no revenue, headcount, or external equity funding are disclosed.

Name

Factor

Legal name

Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje S.L.

Website

https://factorsl.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Factor is a Spanish precision manufacturer, founded 1982 in Valencia, providing CNC machining, automated turning, metrology, and additive manufacturing for automotive, defence, hydraulics, electronics, medical, and aerospace clients under project-based B2B contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Metal turning services
• Industrial metrology
• Defence manufacturing
• Smart manufacturing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Puzol

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining and Precision Turning (Decoletaje): Core manufacturing services involving the development and production of precision-turned and CNC-machined metal parts and assemblies for industrial clients, typically through project-based or long-term supply contracts.
2. Smart Manufacturing Solutions: Design, development, and integration of intelligent industrial products and systems, including digital transformation, MES implementation, and Industry 4.0/5.0 consulting for manufacturing clients.
3. Metrology and Quality Control Services: Dimensional measurement and quality assurance services for parts and assemblies, including in-line and off-line metrology, CMM inspection, and vision-based measurement.
4. Factor Defence: Specialized precision manufacturing services for defence and security sector clients, involving high-reliability machined components and assemblies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Factor is a B2B precision manufacturing company that develops and produces CNC-machined and turned metal parts and assemblies, supported by in-house metrology, smart manufacturing integration (MES, additive manufacturing), and a dedicated Factor Defence division for high-reliability defence components. The company offers an integrated value chain from R&D and design through manufacturing, dimensional inspection, and post-sale support for automotive, hydraulics, electronics, defence, medical, and aeronautics clients.

Product overview

Factor is a Spanish precision manufacturing company founded in 1982, operating as a unified industrial solutions provider with three main solution pillars: (1) Core Manufacturing Services including Machining and Turning (mecanizado y decoletaje), Smart Manufacturing (with 3D printing capabilities), and Metrology; (2) Specialization Divisions including Factor Defence for defense sector applications; and (3) R&D+i Innovation Programs covering Circular Manufacturing (upcycling industrial waste for additive manufacturing), Empathic AI, and Smart Machining. The company offers an integrated value chain from design through supply chain, manufacturing, quality control, and customer support, serving sectors including automotive, hydraulics, electronics, and defense. Key equipment includes Nakamura CNC lathes, VERTEX measurement systems, Hexagon Scan+ metrology solutions, and Firbimatic ultrasonic cleaning systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Factor Defence: Defence and security solutions division of Factor, specializing in precision manufacturing for defence applications.

Products and services

• Mecanizado y Decoletaje (CNC Machining and Turning) Development, integral management, and manufacturing of metallic parts and assemblies using CNC turning and machining operations, including fixed-headstock turning on Nakamura JX-250 and WT-150II lathes. Targeted at industrial OEMs in automotive, hydraulics, electronics, defence, medical, and aeronautics requiring high-precision components and assemblies.
• Smart Manufacturing Design, development, and integration of intelligent industrial products and systems, including MES implementation for real-time production control, OEE monitoring, Industry 4.0/5.0 digitalization, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) capabilities for prototyping and production of industrial components.
• Metrología (Metrology) Personalized dimensional control and metrology services for parts and assemblies, utilizing CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment, VERTEX 3D vision measurement stations, and Hexagon Scan+ technology for high-precision on-line and off-line metrology.
• Factor Defence Specialized manufacturing and reliability solutions for defence and security applications, including precision-machined components and assemblies meeting stringent quality, traceability, and compliance requirements for defence equipment manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ solvent savings compared to open-channel cleaning systems with Firbimatic ultrasonic cleaning
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial) - Misiones ProgrammeminorOthers · 17 October 2025Factor participates in CDTI's Misiones programme, contributing to the development of a 3D nanophotonic chip project. CDTI is a Spanish public entity that promotes innovation and technological development in companies.
• SUN ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025Factor is a partner in the European SUN (Sustainable Urban Networking) or physical-virtual manufacturing integration project. Factor became the first European site to launch the final validation phase of the SUN project in December 2025.
• MaaSAIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Factor leads the MaaSAI project pilot for smart and connected manufacturing, exploring new AI-driven manufacturing models. The project involves collaborative development of intelligent manufacturing approaches integrating AI and digital technologies.
• MANTRAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2025Factor and ITI (Instituto Tecnológico de Informática) jointly lead the MANTRA project, developing an innovative telepresence solution for industrial robotics with 5G connectivity. Factor hosted a key pilot test for the project in August 2025.
• VALMETALminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Fernando Gastaldo Lázaro, Factor's Director General, was elected president of VALMETAL (Valencian Metal Technology Association), further embedding Factor in the regional metalworking industry leadership network.
• AFMEC (Asociación Española del Mecanizado y la Transformación Metalmecánica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024Factor actively participates in AFMEC, with its Director General Fernando Gastaldo Lázaro serving as president (elected 2024 and re-elected 2026). AFMEC provides a collaborative ecosystem for machining and metal transformation companies, facilitating knowledge sharing, joint international promotion, and sector representation.
• FEMEVAL (Federación Empresarial Metalológica Valenciana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactor is represented by its Director General Fernando Gastaldo Lázaro as Vice President First of FEMEVAL, which serves as the primary industry federation for the Valencian metallurgical sector. FEMEVAL facilitates access to business networks, training, and institutional representation.
• TEDAE (Asociación Española de Empresas de Defensa, Seguridad, Aeronáutica y Espacio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactor joined TEDAE in October 2025, gaining access to the Spanish defence, security, aeronautics, and space industry association. Membership supports the company's Factor Defence division in networking with defence sector primes and institutional bodies.
• UPV (Universitat Politècnica de València)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with UPV through Skills UP programme, Employment Forums, Master in Mechanical Engineering workshops, VET centre partnerships, and university visits. These collaborations support talent attraction, R&D project development, and university-business knowledge transfer.
• IVACE+i (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial)coreOthersIVACE+i provides regional government grants and support for Factor's innovation projects including VIMAX (high-precision on-line metrology device), Smart Machine (Industry 5.0), solar panel installation, and various digitalization initiatives. Multiple grants received between 2017 and 2025.
• Technica PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnica Partner serves as Factor's commercial agent in Germany, facilitating market intelligence, customer relationships, and business development in one of the company's key export markets. The partnership was highlighted during MTO Days 2026.
• TecnaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactor visited Tecnalia Research & Innovation facilities alongside CEIT to explore advances in robotics, AI, and applied engineering. The visit identified potential collaboration areas in flexible automation, AI for industrial processes, and digital reconstruction technologies.
• CEIT Centro TecnológicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactor visited CEIT to explore industrial digital communications, precision sensor technologies, and chemical monitoring solutions for manufacturing processes, identifying collaboration opportunities in digital integration.
• REDIT (Red de Institutos Tecnológicos de la Comunitat Valenciana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactor participates in the REDIT network of technological institutes, strengthening ties with the broader regional innovation ecosystem and accessing shared R&D infrastructure and expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik AB: Sweden-listed global engineering group with a Machining Solutions division offering cutting tools, CNC machining solutions and digital manufacturing software — comparable on the digital manufacturing and machining vertical, though at vastly larger scale as an equipment/tooling supplier.
• Renishaw plc: UK-listed global leader in industrial metrology (CMMs, probing, additive manufacturing systems) — overlaps directly with Factor's metrology and additive manufacturing capabilities, though at vastly larger scale and as an equipment vendor rather than service provider.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Sweden-listed global metrology and smart manufacturing software/hardware group (parent of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence) — directly comparable to Factor's metrology stack (Factor uses Hexagon Scan+) and overlaps on Industry 4.0/5.0 software, but as an incumbent vendor not a job shop.
• Mitutoyo Corporation: Japanese-headquartered global leader in precision measurement instruments (CMMs, vision systems, hand tools) — broadly comparable on the metrology pillar of Factor's offering, though as an equipment manufacturer rather than service provider.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: German-headquartered global metrology incumbent (CMMs, optical systems, CT scanning) — directly comparable to Factor's CMM and VERTEX 3D vision measurement offering, though at enterprise scale across automotive, aerospace and medical customers.

Direct peers

• Stabilus SE: German-listed precision engineered components manufacturer (gas springs, hydraulic dampers, precision-machined parts) supplying automotive, industrial, and aerospace OEMs — directly comparable on precision component manufacturing model and vertical mix.
• SN Michel: French precision turning (décolletage) specialist serving automotive, hydraulics and industrial clients with multi-spindle and CNC screw machines — directly analogous to Factor's core decoletaje and CNC turning offering on similar scale and verticals.
• Mecanizados Ansabera: Spanish precision CNC machining job shop in Eibar serving aerospace, automotive and hydraulics customers with integrated metrology — comparable size, vertical mix and integrated service model to Factor.
• Mecanizados Escribano: Spanish precision machining company with strong defence sector focus, supplying high-reliability components to Spanish and European defence primes — a close peer given Factor's recently launched Factor Defence division and TEDAE membership.
• Norma Group SE: German-listed manufacturer of precision engineered components (clamping, connecting, fluid handling) serving automotive, industrial and white goods — comparable on business model (precision components, multi-sector B2B) though at meaningfully larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/factor-ingenieria-y-decoletaje
• Xx.com/FactorIndustry
• Facebookfacebook.com/factorsl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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