What Comelz does

Comelz S.p.A. is an Italian private industrial-machinery company founded in 1943 in Vigevano, designing and manufacturing CNC cutting systems, AI-powered scanning equipment, and proprietary CAD/CAM software for leather, synthetic, and fabric processing. Its hardware portfolio spans the CZ Plus and CJ cutting-machine families (fixed table, compact, and XXL variants), the CM44 insole/sole cutter, SR1 compact vision system, splitting machines (Comelz C-series and Camoga sub-brand), and complementary upper-manufacturing equipment (SS20 skiver, COM52 thermo-folder). Software is developed in-house — notably via the 2018 acquisition of Develer and its 60+ engineers — and includes Caligola 4 footwear CAD, Cleopatra leather-goods CAD, the AURELIA cutting-center optimization platform, and AI features such as NEK+|BRAIN (16-camera defect recognition) and Vision RC+ (automatic die-less re-cutting).

The company operates an integrated platform-plus-modules architecture: NEK scanners digitize hides with AI defect detection, CAD tools design patterns, AURELIA orchestrates production, and cutting machines execute with vision-guided precision. It serves five primary verticals — footwear (lead), leather goods, automotive, apparel, and furniture — through 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries and a partner network in 25+ countries, backed by 40+ service centers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with quote-based, multi-year contracts, complemented by flagship trade-show presence at SIMAC Tanning Tech, Texprocess, and Orthopädie Schuh Technik. Named customers include LVMH (Louis Vuitton) and U-Power, with disclosed outcomes such as 8-month ROI, 15% synthetic-material savings, and 155% capacity uplift at customer sites. Revenue is not disclosed; the firm is privately held with no identified institutional investors or parent company.

Name

Comelz

Legal name

COMELZ s.p.a.

Website

https://comelz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Comelz is a privately held Italian industrial-machinery company (founded 1943, Vigevano) that designs CNC cutting machines, AI-powered leather scanners, and proprietary CAD/CAM software for footwear, leather goods, automotive, apparel, and furniture manufacturers across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vigevano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cutting Machines: Manufacture and sale of CNC cutting machines for leather, synthetics, and fabrics. Includes models like CZ Plus series, CJ series, NEK series, and SR1 compact cutting systems.
2. Proprietary Software: Sale of CAD/CAM design solutions, nesting software, and vision systems including Caligola 4, Cleopatra, Aurelia, and Vision RC+. Software includes maintenance subscriptions for updates and technical support.
3. Service and Support: Global service network with over 40 service centers worldwide providing installation, maintenance, and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Comelz designs, manufactures and sells industrial CNC cutting machines, leather and fabric scanning systems, and proprietary CAD/CAM software for the footwear, leather goods, automotive, apparel and furniture industries. Its integrated platform combines AI-powered leather digitization (NEK series), CAD design tools (Caligola, Cleopatra), production optimization software (Aurelia, Vision RC+) and a full line of cutting, splitting, skiving and thermo-folding hardware. The company sells direct to manufacturers globally through subsidiaries and a network of local partners across more than 30 countries.

Product overview

Comelz is a technology company specializing in industrial cutting systems and software for leather, synthetic materials, and fabrics. The product portfolio operates as an integrated platform-plus-modules architecture comprising: hardware cutting machines (CZ Plus series, CJ, CM44, SR1, splitting machines), AI-powered scanning systems (NEK+|BRAIN, NEK Plus), software solutions (CALIGOLA 4, CLEOPATRA CAD, AURELIA optimization platform, Vision RC+), and upper manufacturing equipment (SS20 skiving, COM52 thermo-folding). The systems are designed to work together: NEK scanners digitize hides with AI defect detection, CAD software designs patterns, AURELIA manages production workflow, and cutting machines execute with vision-guided precision. Comelz serves footwear, leather goods, automotive, apparel, and furniture sectors with operations in 25+ countries and over 40 service centers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camoga: Leading manufacturer of leather splitting machines, known for quality, reliability and innovation. Founded in 1948, Camoga builds machines for the production of footwear and leather goods with principles of quality materials and component construction for high performance.

Products and services

• CZ Plus L Extended Single-Ply Fabric Cutting Machine Single-ply cutting system with artificial vision for patterned fabrics. Automatically recognizes and aligns placed prints, all-over prints, checks, stripes and logoed materials. Integrates Vision RC+ for automatic re-cutting and supports CFSS, CFRS, CFDS material control technologies.
• CJ1 and CJ3 Fixed Table CNC Cutting Machines Innovative fixed table CNC cutting machines with suspended bridge design, triple protection safety features, optional vision system and LED lighting. Feature 7-tool cutting head, high-end endless screws, and micro-partialization vacuum system.
• CZ Plus XXL Automatic Cutting Machine High-performance automatic cutting machine with symmetrical compact structure for processing large hides. Features Foldable Feeding Device (FFD), FAS/RAS active screens and advanced vision systems for industrial applications including textile/synthetic materials with logos and pre-printed images.
• CZ L Automatic Cutting Machine Versatile automatic cutting machine with Foldable Feeding Device, Front Active Screen (FAS) and Rear Active Screen (RAS) for material stability. Configurable for multi-ply synthetic cutting, multi-roll feeding and leather cutting with vision-assisted operations.
• CZ XL Automatic Cutting Machine Most complete automatic cutting solution with large work area for processing entire hides or half hides. Features compact multi-tool heads, patented STOP&GO system for cutting corners, Vision CC and Vision SN for placement alignment on patterned materials.
• CZ P Compact Automatic Cutting Machine Compact automatic cutting machine with swing arm structure for optimal work area accessibility. Features 1300x650mm work area, conveyor belt option, integrated laser projector, and multiuse cutting unit with micro-sectors vacuum partialization.
• CM44 Insoles and Soles Cutting Machine High productivity system for cutting insoles, soles, tips and buttresses without punches. Features conveyor belt, two oscillating blade cutting heads with independent paths, and universal automatic loader with 18 gripping elements.
• SR1 Compact Cutting System with Computer Vision Compact cutting machine with artificial vision designed for automatic re-cutting, prototyping and small production runs. Features Vision RC+ AI technology, four high-resolution cameras, new-generation cutting head with two different tools, and SRE automatic pallet exchanger option.
• NEK+|BRAIN AI-Powered Leather Scanner and Nesting AI-powered automatic leather scanner with intelligent defect recognition system. Uses 16 high-resolution cameras, dual-lighting imaging system (overhead and raking light), and on-device AI processing. Achieves 155% capacity improvement and 5x faster scan time (27 sec/hide vs 139 sec/hide).
• NEK Plus Automatic Leather Scanner and Nesting Advanced hide digitization tool with adjustable work area (3000x1400mm) and multi-directional lighting system. Features 600 individual power LEDs, adjustable color temperature (2700K-6500K), grazing lights patent pending system, and integrated Comelz nesting engine.
• NEK Leather Scanner and Nesting Leather digitization system with double LED spot matrix (20 modular bichromatic spots with 2700K and 6500K LEDs), adjustable light screen with 3 independent sliding bulkheads, and integrated nesting for piece placement.
• C620+ C820+ C1020+ Splitting Machines Precision splitting machines with widths of 620mm, 820mm and 1020mm. Built with quality materials and simple component construction. Features scrap suction with pneumatic self-cleaning filters and Industry 4.0 touch screen control panel.
• C420+ C520+ Splitting Machines Compact splitting machines with widths of 420mm and 520mm. Designed for footwear, leather goods and automotive sectors with HEPA13 filter at outlet, waste dust separation and touch screen control panel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15% savings on synthetic materials and up to 8% savings on leather (U-Power customer case)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DevelercoreOthers · 1 November 2018Acquisition of Develer, a software company with over 60 developers, in November 2018. Strengthened Comelz's internal software development capabilities.
• LVMH (Louis Vuitton)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouis Vuitton's partnership with Comelz for leather optimization using Comelz's cutting and scanning technology. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault mentioned at VivaTech 2026 that he personally uses AI weekly for product design, highlighting the partnership with Comelz.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eastman Machine Company: US-based manufacturer of cutting machines (straight knife, round knife, CNC) for textiles, leather, and composites — directly comparable to Comelz in industrial fabric/leather cutting with global distribution.
• Teseo S.r.l. Italian producer of CNC cutting machines for leather, synthetic materials, and textiles — operates in the same footwear district ecosystem as Comelz and competes directly in mid-range cutting equipment.
• Lectra: French-headquartered CAD/CAM and cutting solutions provider for fashion, leather goods, automotive, and furniture — directly comparable to Comelz in software-driven cutting for footwear and leather goods, with broader exposure to apparel.
• Zünd Systemtechnik: Swiss manufacturer of modular digital cutting systems for textiles, leather, composites, and packaging — competes with Comelz in vision-guided CNC cutting for leather goods and apparel sectors.
• Atom S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of die-cutting and laser cutting machines for leather, footwear, and technical materials — the most direct head-to-head competitor to Comelz in the European footwear machinery cluster.
• Bullmer: German maker of CNC cutting machines and automated spreading systems for technical textiles, leather, and apparel — directly comparable to Comelz's CZ Plus and CJ series cutting machines.
• Morgan Tecnica: Italian maker of automated cutting, spreading, and piece-tracking systems for apparel, technical textiles, and leather goods — competing with Comelz on vision-guided cutting machines and CAD/CAM nesting software.

Broad incumbents

• Gerber Technology: US-based broad incumbent providing CAD, cutting, and production software/hardware across apparel, aerospace, automotive, and industrial fabrics — overlaps with Comelz in vision-controlled cutting but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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