CINOART

What CINOART does

CINOART, operating through its legal entity Meshining Tec Co., Ltd., is a Shenzhen-headquartered manufacturer of commercial coffee workflow equipment founded in 2016. The company sells three product families: the CINOART PRO-CT2 food-safe inkjet coffee printer that prints logos and custom designs onto beverage foam at 600 DPI in under 15 seconds; automatic coffee tampers (PT1 and PT2 standalone units plus PTB-FI and PTB-MY below-grinder models purpose-built for Fiorenzato, Mythos/Anfim, and compatible Mazzer, Mahlkonig, Compak, and Markibar grinders) featuring its patented Guide Leveling System (GLS) to prevent channeling; and the CINOART PC automatic portafilter cleaner that finishes a basket in about 5 seconds. Manufacturing is conducted via a Shenzhen factory with over 20 years of assembly experience that has produced millions of units for Japanese brands including JVC, enabling 7-day global shipment and CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, EMC, and ETL-certified products.

CINOART targets commercial coffee operators across three primary segments: coffee chains and high-volume cafes needing consistent tamping and throughput; hotels and hospitality groups using the coffee printer for branded breakfast-bar and lobby-cafe presentations; and equipment importers/distributors in markets such as Australia, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, UK, and Spain who resell the equipment alongside espresso machines and grinders. Notable end-customer logos span global luxury brands (GUCCI, Louis Vuitton), automotive (Cadillac, Porsche, BYD), hotels (Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Shangri-La), and coffee chains (Luckin Coffee, Lavazza, Nespresso, Manner, Peet's), many of which are used for brand-activation event deployments rather than high-volume installed bases.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of tamper, printer, and cleaner units, supplemented by recurring consumable revenue from replacement ink cartridges (available from a single piece) and OEM/ODM manufacturing services that let distributors and brand owners white-label CINOART-engineered products. The company sells through direct B2B sales supported by quote-based pricing with a 6-hour response window, an international channel partner network, OEM/ODM contracts, and an own-storefront e-commerce site, while demand is generated via global coffee and hospitality trade shows in Germany, Italy, Dubai, and China, plus LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram content.

Name

CINOART

Legal name

Meshining Tec Co.,Ltd

Website

https://cinoart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CINOART is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of commercial coffee workflow equipment, including automatic tampers, food-safe inkjet coffee printers, and portafilter cleaners sold to cafes, coffee chains, hotels, and event marketing teams worldwide through direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Coffee Equipment

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coffee & Tea Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAH)

Keywords

• Automatic coffee tampers
• Coffee printers
• Portafilter cleaners
• Commercial coffee equipment
• Edible ink printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Coffee Printers: Sale of commercial coffee printer units (CINOART PRO-CT2) to cafes, hotels, event companies, and brand activations. Replacement cartridge sales (food-safe edible ink cartridges) are an ongoing revenue stream. PRO model discontinued in 2021, replaced by PRO-CT2.
2. Hardware Sales - Automatic Tampers: Sale of commercial automatic coffee tampers (PT1, PT2, PTB-FI, PTB-MY models) to espresso bars, coffee chains, and equipment distributors. Pricing based on model complexity; grinders-integrated models (PTB series) command premium pricing.
3. Hardware Sales - Portafilter Cleaners: Sale of CINOART PC automatic portafilter cleaners to commercial espresso bars. The PC model is positioned as complementary workflow equipment alongside tampers and coffee printers.
4. OEM/ODM Production: Custom manufacturing services for partners who want to expand existing product lines, promote existing brands, or outsource packaging and labeling. Allows fast expansion of product portfolio for importers and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CINOART manufactures and sells commercial coffee workflow hardware: automatic coffee tampers (PT1, PT2, PTB-FI, PTB-MY) that standardize tamping pressure, food-safe inkjet coffee printers (PRO-CT2) that print logos and designs on foam beverages at 600 DPI, and an automatic portafilter cleaner (PC). It also offers OEM/ODM manufacturing for brand partners and ships globally within 7 days from Shenzhen, China.

Product overview

CINOART is a commercial coffee equipment manufacturer offering three product lines: Coffee Printers (PRO-CT2 current model, PRO discontinued), Automatic Coffee Tampers (PT1 and PT2 standalone models, PTB-FI and PTB-MY below-grinder models), and Portafilter Cleaners (PC). The portfolio is designed for commercial espresso bars, coffee chains, hotels, and equipment distributors requiring workflow automation for consistent tamping, drink personalization, and efficient cleaning. Products are manufactured in Shenzhen, China since 2016, with CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, EMC, and ETL certifications for global market compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CINOART PRO-CT2 Coffee Printer Commercial coffee printer that jets food-safe edible ink onto the foam of espresso drinks, cappuccinos, lattes, and beer at 600 DPI resolution, completing each print in 10-15 seconds. Built with stainless-steel full metal frame, supports WiFi connectivity, USB camera function, and voice control for Chinese-market clients. Targets cafes, hotels, coffee chains, event marketing teams, and brand activation deployments.
• CINOART PRO Coffee Printer First-generation CINOART coffee printer with 600 DPI resolution and 10-second prints. Discontinued in 2021, replaced by the PRO-CT2 with 3x faster printing speed.
• CINOART PT1 Automatic Coffee Tamper Standalone automatic coffee tamper with three programmable pressure buttons adjustable from 10-30kg, 58mm standard tamper diameter, guiding device for a flat coffee bed, built-in usage counter, and overcurrent protection. Designed for cafes standardizing tamping across universal counter setups.
• CINOART PT2 Automatic Coffee Tamper Compact standalone automatic tamper with patented Guide Leveling System (GLS) for consistent flat coffee beds, adjustable pressure from 2kg to 38kg, segmented multi-tamping (1-3 cycles), 12V low-voltage operation, sleep mode, nano non-stick coating, and stainless-steel body. Designed for busy espresso bars with a small footprint.
• CINOART PTB-FI Below-Grinder Automatic Tamper Below-grinder automatic tamper designed for Fiorenzato grinder workflows with cast alloy structure, three programmable pressure buttons (10kg, 20kg, 30kg), Guide Leveling System, usage counter, and AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz power supply. Also compatible with Mahlkonig and Mazzer grinders using an additional frame.
• CINOART PTB-MY Below-Grinder Automatic Tamper Below-grinder automatic tamper with 4.3-inch large touch screen designed for Mythos and Anfim grinder workflows. Features nano-technology food-grade non-stick coating, patented GLS, three pre-setting buttons, and a tamper records function. Also compatible with Compak and Markibar grinders using an additional stainless-steel frame.
• CINOART PC Portafilter Cleaner Automatic portafilter cleaner that cleans double-shot baskets of 53mm-58.5mm diameter in 5 seconds using a motor-driven silicone brush. Features three adjustable wings to match different knock-tube helmet sizes and can be installed inside a knock tube or embedded on a worktable. Rated 100-240V 50/60Hz and requires no detergent.
• CINOART OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services Custom manufacturing services that let brand partners expand product lines under existing brands, promote existing brands with a better customer experience, and outsource packaging and labeling. Supports importers, distributors, and brand companies seeking white-label or customized tampers, printers, and cleaners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% workflow improvement for espresso bars using automatic tampers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, notable, minor and core.

• Lavazza ChinaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Lavazza flagship store in Shanghai - the first Lavazza flagship outside Italy, opened in 2020. Italian palace coffee brand Lavazza partnered with Yum China joint venture. CINOART equipment used for immersive Italian coffee experience. Service case study published by CINOART.
• Cadillac (SAIC-GM)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Combined CINOART PRO-CT2 Coffee Printer with robot arm for Cadillac XT6 model reveal at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. CINOART provided Open API and development documents for the integration project. This was a high-profile brand activation demonstrating the technology's flexibility.
• Country Garden Holdings GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborated on samples combining PRO-CT2 Coffee Printer with coffee machines and robot arms. Provided development documents and technical support during integration development.
• Carlsberg Hong Kong (Guinness)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Guinness Pure Black Experience Hall hosted by Carlsberg Hong Kong at K11 Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, May 10 to July 5, 2019. CINOART beer printer used to print on Guinness beer foam for brand experience event.
• International Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Distribution partners in Australia, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, UK, and Spain. Dealers receive training, marketing assets, and after-sales guidance to reduce burden. Partners present local market pricing and support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ripples: Israel-based developer of beverage printing technology that prints images on foam-topped drinks. Direct competitor to CINOART's PRO-CT2 coffee printer in the latte-art-on-demand category for cafes, hotels, and brand activations.
• PuqPress: Finland-based manufacturer of automatic coffee tampers (M, Q, and Tactile models). The most direct head-to-head competitor to CINOART's PT1/PT2/PTB automatic tamper line, addressing the same workflow consistency pain point in commercial espresso bars.

Broad incumbents

• Marco Beverage Systems: UK-based manufacturer of coffee brewing equipment including under-counter and batch brewers. Comparable in supplying foodservice and specialty coffee channels, though focused on brewing rather than tamping/printing/cleaning workflow accessories.
• Breville: Australian-listed small kitchen appliance company with a significant coffee equipment line (Barista Express, Oracle, etc.). Comparable as a coffee appliance manufacturer with global distribution and brand recognition, though at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• La Marzocco: Italian premium espresso machine manufacturer serving specialty coffee shops globally. Operates in the broader commercial coffee equipment category with overlapping customer base (specialty cafes, hotel F&B), though it does not specialize in tampers or printers.
• Eversys: Swiss manufacturer of super-automatic espresso machines for high-volume coffee chains. Comparable as a commercial coffee equipment vendor targeting the same chain and high-volume customer base that CINOART serves with tampers and printers.
• Rocket Espresso: Italian premium home and commercial espresso machine manufacturer. Comparable in serving the high-end coffee equipment market and overlapping customer base of specialty cafes and distributors, but with a portfolio focused on espresso machines rather than workflow accessories.
• Sanremo Coffee Machines: Italian commercial espresso machine manufacturer serving cafes and coffee chains globally. Overlaps with CINOART in serving the commercial coffee business customer base, though specialized in espresso machines rather than workflow accessories.

Others

• Cafetto: Coffee equipment cleaning products manufacturer serving cafes and equipment distributors. Adjacent category to CINOART's portafilter cleaner (PC) line, sharing the same customer base of espresso bars and distributors.

Emerging players

• Weber Workshops: US-based premium specialty coffee tools and accessories maker (tampers, distribution tools, scales). Comparable as a specialty coffee workflow equipment brand with a design-forward positioning, though operating at a smaller, enthusiast-led scale than CINOART.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/automatictampercinoart
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cinoart
• Instagraminstagram.com/cinoart_since_2016

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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