Starmatik

What Starmatik does

Starmatik S.r.l., headquartered in Spresiano (Treviso), Italy, is a designer and manufacturer of industrial robotic automation systems specialized for the sheet metal working industry. Founded in 1996, the company produces a portfolio that includes bending cells (MBS, HBS I, HBS II, HBS II Pro, HBS II Pro_Cube, HBS III, EasyCell, CobotCell, Twin Robot Cell), laser loading/unloading systems, welding cells supporting MIG/MAG, TIG, PLASMA and LASER technologies, finishing systems for deburring/polishing/satin-finishing, sorting systems, and tube handling. The company also develops proprietary software: Easy Bend (parametric robot programming), Simul Easy (3D simulation), LaserRobot/PositionEditor (pick-and-place and unloading management), Workcell Supervisor (production list scheduling), plus tube palletizing optimization logic. All standard cells are built around Fanuc anthropomorphic robots, and Starmatik has accumulated 1,000+ installations across 40 countries.

The technology stack blends third-party Fanuc robotic hardware with in-house differentiated software for programming, simulation, production scheduling, and computer-vision-assisted sorting. Notable technical features include the Flexible Bending System (FBS) with automatic tool and gripper changeover for small-batch flexibility, twin-robot configurations for high-throughput cells, a collaborative robot with hand-guidance in the CobotCell, and vision-based piece verification in sorting systems. Domain specialization in sheet metal bending, laser tending, welding, and finishing is the central technical pillar, supported by 28+ years of accumulated application know-how.

Starmatik generates revenue through direct sale of custom and standard robotic cells (hardware sales), supplemented by service contracts, spare parts supply, remote assistance, and programming training courses. The go-to-market is sales-led from the Italian headquarters, with a multilingual website in five languages (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish), participation in major European trade shows (EuroBLECH, Blechexpo), and active recruitment of regional agents for specific markets such as Germany. Customers are sheet metal fabricators and press-brake operators worldwide; named reference accounts include Kuiper's and Metal-Interface. Pricing is quote-based given the project-engineered nature of the systems, and no revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Starmatik

Legal name

STARMATIK S.r.l.

Website

https://starmatik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Starmatik S.r.l., founded 1996 and headquartered in Spresiano, Italy, designs and manufactures robotic automation systems for the sheet metal working industry. Its portfolio spans bending cells, laser loading/unloading, welding, finishing, and sorting systems, complemented by proprietary software and 1,000+ installations across 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAHAA

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Automation & Robotics Equipment

SECONDARYHDAAAIAK

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning/Robotics & Autonomous Systems

SECONDARYHDAAAIAA

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning/Robotics & Autonomous Systems

SECONDARYIMAHAHAH

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Automation & Robotics Equipment

Keywords

• Robotic bending systems
• Sheet metal automation
• Laser loading unloading
• Robotic welding cells
• Industrial automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Spresiano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Systems: Sale of robotic bending cells, laser loading/unloading systems, welding systems, finishing systems, sorting systems, and handling systems. Both custom and standard solutions available.
2. Service Contracts: Priority response service with preferential treatment and advantageous conditions for spare parts supply and interventions.
3. Spare Parts Supply: Long-term supply of spare parts for mechanical and electrical components, plus hardware/software for control systems.
4. Remote Assistance Services: Advanced remote assistance allowing system access as if on-site, managing interventions securely without interference.
5. Programming Training Courses: Theoretical and practical training for programming of different software systems used in plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Starmatik designs and manufactures robotic automation systems for the sheet metal working industry. Its portfolio centers on automated bending cells (MBS, HBS I/II/III and variants, EasyCell, CobotCell, Twin Robot Cell, and custom bending systems) built around Fanuc anthropomorphic robots, complemented by laser loading/unloading systems, welding cells, finishing systems, sorting systems, tube laser unloading and palletizing, and general handling systems. The company also develops proprietary software (Easy Bend, Simul Easy, LaserRobot/PositionEditor, Workcell Supervisor) used to program, simulate, and orchestrate its robotic cells for non-stop, unmanned operation.

Product overview

Starmatik is an Italian industrial automation company specializing in robotic systems for sheet metal processing. The product portfolio centers on bending solutions (MBS, HBS I, HBS II, HBS II Pro, HBS II Pro_Cube, HBS III, EasyCell, CobotCell, Twin Robot Cell, and Custom Systems), complemented by laser loading/unloading systems, welding systems, finishing systems, sorting systems, tube laser unloading/palletizing, and general handling systems. The company also develops proprietary software including Easy Bend (parametric robot programming), Simul Easy (3D simulator), LaserRobot/PositionEditor (piece management), and Workcell Supervisor (production list management). All systems feature Fanuc robots and are designed for automated, unmanned operation in sheet metal manufacturing environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MBS - Micro Bending System: Compact robotic bending cell for small parts with optimized dimensions and high productivity
• HBS - Hyper Bending System
• EasyCell
• CobotCell
• Twin Robot Cell
• Easy Bend
• Simul Easy
• LaserRobot/PositionEditor
• Workcell Supervisor

Products and services

• MBS (Micro Bending System) Compact robotic bending cell designed for high-productivity production of small-size sheet metal parts. Uses a standard gripping system with suction cups and mechanical clamps capable of handling 90% of small parts. Targeted at sheet metal fabricators needing efficient small-batch bending.
• HBS I (Hyper Bending System I) High-productivity robotic bending cell for small parts built on a steel frame. Features a Fanuc 25 kg robot and 2 standard grippers, aimed at sheet metal manufacturers needing reliable small-part bending automation.
• HBS II (Hyper Bending System II) Robotic bending cell for non-stop production of large batches including delicate parts. Equipped with a Fanuc M-20iD/25 robot with hollow wrist, 2 unloading pallets, and an optional AGV interface for sheet metal manufacturers running continuous high-volume production.
• HBS II Pro Advanced robotic bending cell with continuous non-stop production capability for large batches. Includes automatic gripper change on the loader, an adaptive centering table, and a pre-loading system, targeted at high-volume sheet metal bending operations.
• HBS II Pro_Cube High-speed robotic bending cell with two 25 kg Fanuc robots for combined bending and palletizing. Single-frame design with automatic tool and gripper change supports non-stop large batch manufacturing for sheet metal fabricators.
• HBS III (Hyper Bending System III) Compact, extendible robotic bending cell enabling production of large batches without human intervention. Features a Fanuc 45 kg robot, 3 unloading pallets, and automatic gripper and tool change, targeted at sheet metal operations requiring scalable, unmanned bending.
• EasyCell Compact standard robotic bending solution optimized for limited workspaces. Designed to be easy to move and reconfigure, ideal for sheet metal manufacturers requiring flexibility and speed in production.
• CobotCell Robotic bending cell with a collaborative Fanuc robot featuring a Hand Guidance function that allows operators to manually guide the robot safely without complex programming. Designed to work alongside operators.
• Twin Robot Cell Highly customizable robotic bending solution with a dual-robot configuration and automatic gripper and tool changeover. Adaptable to a wide range of applications and production volumes for sheet metal manufacturers.
• Custom Bending Systems Custom robotic bending solutions built around the Flexible Bending System (FBS), which manages work queues by automatically changing tools, robot grippers, and NC programs. Supports simultaneous continuous-cycle processes, pre-loading, thickness control, and quality checks for specialized sheet metal applications.
• Laser Loading and Unloading Systems Automated loading and unloading systems for laser cutting machines, available in single or dual manipulator configurations. Integrate with automatic warehouses and feature integrated storage magazines for sheet metal laser cutting operations.
• Welding Systems Automated welding cells integrating MIG/MAG, TIG, PLASMA, and LASER welding technologies with automatic torch changing capability. Equipped with latest-generation anthropomorphic robots and interfaceable with international welding generators, targeted at metal fabrication shops needing flexible robotic welding.
• Finishing Systems Modular robotic solutions for deburring, polishing, and satin-finishing of stainless steel products. Combine anthropomorphic robots with oscillating brushing machines for sheet metal and stainless steel finishing operations.
• Sorting Systems Automated sorting and palletizing systems for laser-cut sheet metal pieces. Use anthropomorphic robots with automatic gripper change and camera-based vision systems to verify quality and identify pieces in nesting for sorting onto pallets.
• Tube Laser Unloading and Palletizing Robotized systems for unloading and palletizing tubes from belt conveyors. Use shaped grippers, suction cups, or magnets mounted on anthropomorphic robots to handle tube products after laser cutting.
• Handling Systems Customized handling and tending systems for moving, transporting, and packaging operations. Capable of pick-up and palletizing from random-position bins without pre-sorting, for sheet metal manufacturers needing flexible automation of material flow.
• Service Contracts and After-Sales Support Priority response service contracts offering preferential treatment and advantageous conditions for spare parts supply and on-site interventions. Includes advanced remote assistance (managed securely as if on-site) and theoretical and practical training courses for programming of Starmatik software systems. Targeted at installed-base sheet metal manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of small parts handled by MBS standard gripper system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FanuccoreTechnology or Integration · 6 December 2023Fanuc is the primary robot technology partner for Starmatik's automation systems. All standard bending cells (MBS, HBS series, EasyCell, CobotCell, Twin Robot Cell) use Fanuc anthropomorphic robots. Starmatik received Fanuc Application Award in December 2023 recognizing excellence in robotic application development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Trumpf is a global leader in machine tools and laser technology for sheet metal processing, also offering automation solutions including bending cells. It is a broader incumbent with significantly larger scale than Starmatik but overlapping in laser loading/unloading and bending automation.
• KUKA Robotics: KUKA is a major industrial robot manufacturer offering robotic bending cells, welding cells, and material handling automation. As a robot OEM competing with Fanuc, KUKA enables alternative bending automation solutions that overlap with Starmatik's product scope.
• Amada: Amada is a major Japanese manufacturer of metalworking machinery (laser, bending, welding, cutting) with a global footprint. It serves the same sheet metal fabricator end-customers as Starmatik and offers automated bending cells as part of a much wider portfolio.

Others

• ABB Robotics: ABB is a global leader in industrial robots and offers robotic bending cells and press brake tending solutions through its own integrator network. As a robot OEM and broad automation incumbent, it competes with Starmatik both as a supplier alternative to Fanuc and as a direct provider of bending automation.

Direct peers

• Bystronic: Bystronic is a Swiss-listed global leader in sheet metal processing equipment (laser cutting, bending, automation). It directly competes with Starmatik in automated bending cells and laser cutting automation, and offers a comparable end-to-end portfolio for sheet metal fabricators.
• Durma Machines: Durma is a Turkish manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutters, and automation for sheet metal working. As an emerging competitor with growing international reach, it overlaps with Starmatik in automated bending solutions targeting mid-market fabricators.
• RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau: RAS is a German specialist in bending machines and automated bending cells for the sheet metal industry. As a focused bending-automation competitor in the same European mid-market, RAS is closely comparable to Starmatik's core HBS and MBS product lines.
• Salvagnini: Salvagnini is an Italian manufacturer of sheet metal working machinery (panel benders, punching, laser, FMS). It is one of the closest geographic and product-line competitors to Starmatik, particularly in automated bending and flexible manufacturing systems for sheet metal.
• LVD Group: LVD is a Belgian sheet metal machinery manufacturer producing press brakes, shears, laser cutting systems, and robotic bending automation. It directly overlaps with Starmatik in robotic bending cell offerings for small and large batch production.
• Prima Power: Prima Power (part of Prima Industrie) manufactures laser machines, punch presses, bending automation, and FMS for sheet metal fabrication. It directly competes with Starmatik in laser cutting automation and robotic bending cells, with a strong European presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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