Avatec

What Avatec does

Avatec GmbH is a Sindelfingen, Germany-based manufacturer of vibratory finishing (Gleitschleifen) equipment used to deburr, round, grind, smooth, and polish metal and plastic workpieces. Founded in 2009 as a small family business, the company sells three core machine families — Tellerfliehkraftanlagen (TE centrifugal disc machines), Trogvibratoren (TV/RV bowl vibrators), and Trommeln (tumbling drums) — alongside an accessory portfolio covering mobile units, separation and screening (TEsepa), drying centrifuges, and wastewater treatment, plus a consumables line of ceramic and plastic abrasive bodies, granulates, compounds, and additives. A Keyence VR6000 3D profilometer is deployed in-house for sample measurement and process development. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B direct sales of hardware and consumables, supplemented by maintenance, commissioning, training, sample processing, contract work (Lohnbearbeitung) in its own Technikum, and custom development services, with large-volume contract overflow referred to partner Strahlcenter Venetis GmbH.

The company has historically operated as a sales-led, direct-relationship Mittelstand supplier, emphasizing short communication channels, robust low-tooling-cost machines, and an educational content presence (website, blog, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) targeting German industrial manufacturers. As of 26 November 2025, Avatec was acquired as a 100% subsidiary by SOTEC GmbH & Co KG of Ostelsheim, which intends to develop the company into a center of excellence for its "Digital Industries" business area, bringing in Thorsten Saggau (formerly Head of Products at SOTEC) as Managing Director while founder Andreas Haller remains in an advisory role. The customer base is undisclosed, operations remain Germany-only, and there is no publicly available revenue, funding, or patent data.

Name

Avatec

Legal name

Avatec GmbH

Website

https://avatec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avatec GmbH, based in Sindelfingen, Germany, manufactures vibratory finishing (Gleitschleifen) equipment — centrifugal disc machines, bowl vibrators, and tumbling drums — plus accessories, consumables, and process development services for German industrial manufacturers deburring and finishing metal and plastic parts. Since November 2025 it is a 100% subsidiary of SOTEC GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Finishing Equipment

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Vibratory finishing equipment
• Surface treatment machinery
• Centrifugal disc machines
• Industrial metal deburring
• Contract finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sindelfingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gleitschleifanlagen (Grinding Machines): Sale of vibratory finishing equipment including Tellerfliehkraftanlagen (centrifugal disc), Trogvibratoren (bowl vibrators), and Trommeln (tumbling barrels). Machines are designed for cost-effective, robust operation with few tools needed.
2. Lohnbearbeitung (Contract Work): Contract processing services in their Technikum for small-scale work. Larger quantities referred to partner company Strahlcenter Venetis GmbH.
3. Verfahrensmittel (Process Media): Sale of grinding and polishing bodies (ceramic, plastic), compounds, additives, and granulates for process management.
4. Zubehör (Accessories): Sale of accessories including wastewater treatment equipment, drying centrifuges, separation units, mobile units, modifications, and spare parts.
5. Services: Maintenance services, commissioning, process development, custom training and workshops, and sample processing for process finding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avatec GmbH manufactures and sells vibratory finishing (Gleitschleifen) equipment for industrial surface treatment of metal and plastic workpieces. Its portfolio spans three core machine categories — Tellerfliehkraftanlagen (centrifugal disc machines), Trogvibratoren (trough vibrators), and Trommeln (tumbling drums) — complemented by accessories, process media consumables, and contract processing services tailored to small German industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Avatec GmbH is a manufacturer and service provider specializing in vibratory finishing (Gleitschleifen) technology for surface treatment of metal and plastic parts. The product portfolio consists of three core machine categories: Tellerfliehkraftanlagen TE (centrifugal disk machines) for high-speed deburring and grinding, Trogvibratoren TV/RV (trough vibrators) for universal applications, and Trommeln (tumbling drums) for batch processing. These are complemented by accessories including mobile units, separation systems, drying equipment (centrifugal dryers and granulate dryers), and wastewater technology (centrifuges, cascades, lifting stations), as well as process media consumables such as ceramic and plastic abrasive bodies, granulates, compounds, and additives. Avatec also provides services including maintenance, commissioning, training/workshops, sample processing, contract work (Lohnbearbeitung), and custom development. The company operates in Sindelfingen, Germany and was acquired by SOTEC GmbH in November 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tellerfliehkraftanlagen TE Centrifugal disc machines in which workpieces and abrasive media are placed in an open-top work container and accelerated by a disc-shaped bottom into a toroidal flow, enabling high, targeted material removal with very short processing times compared with vibrators or tumblers. Designed for industrial deburring, grinding, smoothing, and polishing of metal and plastic workpieces.
• Trogvibratoren TV und RV Universally applicable trough vibrators for larger single workpieces, featuring robust steel welded construction with wear-resistant polyurethane lining, a digital timer with up to 10 freely savable programs, frequency-converter speed control, and an adjustable dosing pump with compound level monitoring.
• Trommeln Drum-based tumbling machines for batch vibratory finishing of workpieces with abrasive media, providing a cost-efficient finishing option alongside centrifugal disc machines and trough vibrators.
• TEsepa (Siebmaschine) Screening machine for automated separation of workpieces and abrasive media after vibratory finishing processing.
• Mobile Einheiten Mobile trolley-based solutions combining trough vibrators or table-top machines with sieving stations and wastewater management for flexible use across multiple production areas.
• Separierung Separation systems for separating workpieces and abrasive media after processing, ranging from manual units to fully integrated automated sieving lines.
• Trocknung Drying solutions including centrifugal dryers with hot supply air and dry centrifugal disc machines using granulates for drying bulk metal parts after wet processing.
• Abwassertechnologie Water treatment solutions including cleaning centrifuges in various designs, cascades for smaller quantities, and lifting stations for sustainable wastewater processing in vibratory finishing operations.
• Modifikationen Custom modifications for converting machines between wet and dry operation, automating tilt functions, retrofitting process water treatment, and other custom adaptations to customer equipment.
• Keramik (Schleif- und Polierkörper) Ceramic-bonded abrasive and polishing bodies with hardness of 7.3-8.5 Mohs and densities of 2.37-3.51 g/cm³, offering high grinding performance, bright and glossy surfaces, and long service life for vibratory finishing processes.
• Kunststoff (Schleif- und Polierkörper) Plastic-bonded abrasive and polishing bodies with low densities of 1.61-1.89 g/cm³ and adjustable grinding effect, ideal for gentle and splinter-free processing of non-ferrous metals and soft surfaces with high surface quality requirements.
• Granulate Nut shell granulates used as carrier media for polishing and grinding pastes in dry polishing and grinding, available in unimpregnated and paste-impregnated qualities. Also includes ceramic granulates and corundum for grinding additives.
• Compound Liquid additives used with water in vibratory finishing processes that bind abrasion from grinding, activate surfaces (brightening, gloss, homogeneity), neutralize after acidic pre-processes, and prepare dirty or rusted materials.
• Additive Additives such as pastes and binding oils used in dry polishing and grinding processes to dose polishing and grinding particle content (re-sharpening) and bind grinding dust and dirt particles (re-greasing).
• Wartung Annual maintenance, maintenance contracts, or as-needed maintenance services for Avatec vibratory finishing machines, with quick repairs and technical support via email, phone, or on-site.
• Inbetriebnahme Commissioning services for Avatec standard machines, with optional assembly and installation support.
• Schulung / Workshops Customer-specific training in machine and process technology, offered both on-site and at Avatec facilities, covering theory and practice including processes specific to machines and workpieces.
• Musterbearbeitung Free sample processing in Avatec's laboratory, followed by a protocol detailing process parameters and associated grinding and polishing media tailored to the specific application.
• Lohnbearbeitung Contract vibratory finishing services for smaller quantities in the Avatec technical center (Technikum), with larger volumes referred to partner company Strahlcenter Venetis GmbH.
• Entwicklung Custom concept development for individual vibratory finishing systems or complete production lines and individual solutions, responding quickly and flexibly to customer needs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strahlcenter Venetis GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company for larger-scale contract work (Lohnbearbeitung). When customer requirements exceed Avatec's in-house Technikum capacity for small-scale processing, customers are referred to Strahlcenter Venetis GmbH for larger quantities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzWrXmHR8Ua9vBVgui4Lr7Q/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/avatec.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avatec-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/avatec.gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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