Metalix

What Metalix does

Metalix CAD/CAM Ltd. is an Israeli-headquartered, privately-held software company founded in 1989 and based in Misgav, Israel, that develops CAD/CAM software exclusively for the sheet metal fabrication industry. Its integrated product suite covers the full CNC workflow: cncKad for cutting, punching, milling, drilling, busbar processing, and tube cutting; AutoNest for automatic true-shape nesting and material-yield optimization; MBend for CNC press brake programming and simulation; MRobot for robotic bending-cell programming (with patented fast-and-easy cell calibration); and MTube for 3D tube design and processing. Add-on modules include CAD-Link (PTC Creo plugin), AutoNest Pro, Smart Cut, FlyCut/FAST CUT, MADAF (for door and frame manufacturing), JobTrack, and a fully functional API enabling parametric programming and ERP integration. Metalix differentiates through deep, certified interoperability with dominant sheet-metal machine OEMs (Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Durma, PrimaPower, Han's Laser), major 3D CAD systems (PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks), and enterprise platforms (SAP, EPLAN), positioning it as a single-vendor bridge between design, ERP, and the shop floor.

Metalix monetizes through one-time software licenses (cncKad, AutoNest, MBend, MRobot, MTube, plus add-on modules), recurring software maintenance and support subscriptions, and professional services for training, custom development, and on-site integration. The company serves more than 300 customers across 40+ countries spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, with a customer mix that combines large industrial enterprises (Schneider-Electric, Alstom, Gree Electric, Carrier suppliers, SILL Leuchten, Dongbang Novoferm) with a long tail of SMB sheet metal fabricators. It distributes via a self-serve website with downloadable trials, three wholly-owned regional offices (Germany, Italy, Turkey — all opened in 2016), and a heavy trade-show presence at EuroBlech, FABTECH, BlechExpo, Maktek, and MWCS. The company operates with 11-50 employees, has no disclosed external funding, and has been led by founder Rami Baruch as Founder and General Manager, indicating a bootstrapped, founder-controlled operating model sustained over more than three decades in a specialized industrial vertical.

Metalix's growth strategy centers on deepening the integrated platform (annual-to-biennial major version releases across all products), broadening OEM embedding (Han's Laser uses Metalix as a standard CAD/CAM package), expanding into adjacent verticals (MADAF for door/frame manufacturing), and extending the geographic footprint through localized websites in more than ten languages and continued trade-show activity. Headcount has remained within the 11-50 range with no acquisitions or divestitures disclosed, and there are no announced funding rounds, M&A, IPO, or leadership transitions beyond the founder-led structure, indicating a deliberately steady, capital-light operating posture.

Name

Metalix

Legal name

Metalix CAD/CAM Ltd.

Website

https://metalix.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metalix is an Israeli-founded CAD/CAM software company, established in 1989, that builds integrated nesting, cutting, punching, bending, robotic-bending, and tube-processing software for the global sheet metal fabrication industry, serving 300+ customers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• CAD/CAM software
• Sheet metal fabrication
• CNC programming
• Press brake software
• Tube processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Misgav

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Metalix generates revenue from selling software licenses for its CAD/CAM product suite including cncKad, AutoNest, MBend, MRobot, and MTube. The company releases periodic version updates (e.g., cncKad V23, MBend V17 released June 2025; cncKad V22, MBend V16 released April 2024).
2. Software Maintenance and Support: The company provides ongoing technical support, training, and software updates. Testimonials reference excellent support and training services as key value components.
3. Professional Services: Metalix provides training services both at customer sites and at Metalix offices, as well as custom development and integration services to meet specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Metalix develops CAD/CAM software solutions for the sheet metal industry, including CNC cutting and punching programming, automatic nesting, press brake programming, robotic bending cells, and tube processing software. The company has been operating since 1989, headquartered in Misgav, Israel, and serves sheet metal fabrication manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Metalix offers a platform-plus-modules CAD/CAM software portfolio for the sheet metal industry. The core products include cncKad (integrated solution for cutting and punching), AutoNest (automatic nesting), MBend (press brake programming), MRobot (robotic bending cell programming), and MTube (tube processing). These products work together as an integrated suite, allowing users to import 3D or 2D files, nest parts with optimized yields, prepare parts for cutting/punching/bending, generate and simulate NC code graphically, and calculate costs. Additional modules include CAD-Link for PTC Creo integration, AutoNest Pro for advanced nesting, Smart Cut for optimized cutting, FlyCut/FAST CUT for laser speed optimization, MADAF for door/frame manufacturing, and JobTrack for production tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cncKad: Fully integrated solution for cutting and punching - CAD/CAM software for sheet metal CNC machines
• AutoNest
• MBend
• MRobot
• MTube
• MADAF

Products and services

• cncKad CAD/CAM software for sheet metal cutting and punching machines, enabling programming of CNC cutting/punching equipment for fabricators.
• AutoNest Automatic nesting software for optimizing sheet metal layout to reduce material waste and maximize cutting efficiency.
• MBend Press brake programming software for sheet metal bending operations, automating the creation of bend sequences and tooling setups.
• MRobot Software for programming robotic bending cells used in automated sheet metal fabrication.
• MTube CAD/CAM software for tube processing operations including cutting, drilling, and machining of tubular materials.
• CAD-Link Plugin integrating Metalix CAD/CAM functionality with PTC Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) CAD environment for sheet metal part design and manufacturing.
• JobTrack Job tracking and shop-floor management software for sheet metal fabrication operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality and speed of punching work increased by at least a factor of 3
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Schneider-ElectricmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2012Schneider-Electric selected cncKad as the interface to their SAP ERP system, demonstrating deep integration between Metalix software and major enterprise ERP platforms.
• PTCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPTC is a technology partner providing CAD-Link plugin integration with Metalix software. Using the Creo plug-in of CAD-Link, users can transfer parts from PTC Creo into Metalix with correct material, thickness, and bend parameters with few mouse clicks.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is listed as a technology partner with integration capabilities to Metalix software products.
• SolidWorks (Dassault Systèmes)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolidWorks is a technology partner providing CAD integration. Customers like Tempa Pano have praised the integration with SOLIDWORKS, with engineers immediately wanting to use Metalix for all machines after seeing the power, ease of use, and SOLIDWORKS integration.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk is a technology partner. cncKad was certified for Autodesk Inventor 2013 and supports integration with Autodesk products. The certification confirms compatibility and interoperability.
• AmadacoreTechnology or IntegrationAmada is a machine manufacturer partner whose equipment is supported by Metalix software. Metalix supports various Amada machines including EML, LC, ENSIS, FO, and others with full CAD/CAM integration.
• TrumpfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrumpf is a machine manufacturer partner supported by Metalix software. Trumpf punching machines and fiber lasers are supported with full integration capabilities.
• BystroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationBystronic is a machine manufacturer partner. Customer Zaminox uses Metalix for their Bystronic Laser and Trumpf Punching machines, calling Metalix the key strategic partner for CAD/CAM programming.
• MitsubishicoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi is a machine manufacturer partner. Metalix supports Mitsubishi laser machines and tube cutting options including angle cutting (L-shape) and channels (U-shape).
• DurmacoreTechnology or IntegrationDurma is a machine manufacturer partner. Metalix MRobot was used in a Durma cell presented at EuroBlech 2021. The Yaskawa robotic cell was designed by Metalix and activated by MRobot.
• Han's LasercoreTechnology or IntegrationHan's Laser is a machine manufacturer partner. Metalix has been the standard CAD/CAM package supplied by Han's Laser for the past five years, supporting their automatic tube machines and plate bevel machines.
• PrimaPowercoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimaPower (formerly FinnPower) is a machine manufacturer partner. Metalix runs PrimaPower LPE5 with advanced chute system for combined punch and laser machines.
• MazakcoreTechnology or IntegrationMazak is a machine manufacturer partner. SETRO switched to Metalix for their Mazak lasers and Alphatome plasma machines for best nesting and production control.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SigmaNEST (Altair): Nesting and CAM software for sheet metal, tube, and plate fabrication, now part of Altair. Competes directly with Metalix's AutoNest and cncKad for the same fabricator customer base, with overlapping nesting and NC-generation capabilities.
• Lantek: Spanish-headquartered CAD/CAM software vendor specializing in sheet metal cutting, punching, and bending with a similar multi-product suite (Lantek Expert, Lantek Nest, Lantek Flex3D) and comparable global presence. Direct head-to-head competitor to Metalix's cncKad, AutoNest, and MBend.
• Alma (AlmaCAM): European CAD/CAM vendor with a long history in sheet metal cutting, punching, and bending software. Overlaps with cncKad, AutoNest, and MBend in European fabrication customers.
• JETCAM: Niche CAD/CAM and nesting vendor focused on sheet metal and composite cutting/punching with strong CNC machine controller support. Competes most directly with cncKad and AutoNest in mid-market fabrication shops.

Broad incumbents

• Mastercam (CNC Software): A leading general-purpose CAM vendor that also serves 2D/3D milling and cutting applications. Competes with cncKad in mixed CNC environments where customers consolidate CAM vendors across milling, turning, and cutting.
• Bystronic BySoft: Bystronic's CAD/CAM software for its laser cutting and press brake systems. Like TruTops, it is both a Metalix integration partner and a direct competitor in the Bystronic-machine segment of the market.
• Zünd Cut Center: Digital cutting system vendor (flatbed cutters) with its own CAM/nesting software. Competes with cncKad and AutoNest in flatbed cutting workflows common to signage, packaging, and metal fabrication.
• Trumpf TruTops: Trumpf's proprietary CAD/CAM suite for its punching, laser, and bending machines. While also a Metalix distribution partner, TruTops is the OEM's own software play and competes for the same Trumpf-machine customer mindshare.
• Amada AMNC / AP100US: Amada's proprietary machine control and CAM software. Like other OEM suites, it is a Metalix partner and a competitor for Amada-equipment customers specifically.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (RADAN / VERO): Hexagon's RADAN and VERO software families provide CAD/CAM and nesting for sheet metal, tube, and plate fabrication. Backed by a large industrial software group, it competes with Metalix across the full sheet metal workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/metalixcadcam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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