What Star Technology does

Star Technology S.r.l. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines, founded in 1975 by Claudio Bragato and headquartered in Provaglio d'Iseo (Brescia). The company sells four machine series — EVO BEND (entry-level, up to Ø 80mm), FULL BEND (high-customization electric/hybrid, up to Ø 150mm), HEAVY BEND (heavy-duty, up to Ø 150mm), and FLEXI BEND (left/right automatic, up to Ø 35mm) — supplemented by the STAR AUTOMATICA fitting machine (400-1000 pieces/hour). Machines are configurable from 1 to 14 electric axes and process ferrous and non-ferrous tubes from 5mm to 220mm diameter. The technical backbone includes proprietary STI (Star Technology Interface) software with multi-touch 3D simulation and collision detection, Tube Works SE CAD/CAM data extraction from STEP/IGES files, and a DC Bus active current regeneration system delivering up to 42% energy savings.

The company operates a horizontal go-to-market across automotive/motorsport, furniture/interior design, HVAC, plumbing, medical, aerospace, and general manufacturing, with named enterprise deployments such as a customized HeavyBend 900 delivered to VRV for industrial plant and piping applications. Revenue is generated from hardware sales (the four bending series plus STAR AUTOMATICA, METERRING, Laser 3D measurement arms, MTS-collaborated hydraulic processing units) and professional services (tele-assistance, training, retrofit, Industry 4.0 preparation, StarCloud file archiving). Distribution runs through regional channel partners — ITEC (USA, three offices), DIG Świtała (Poland), M.T.S. (Italy), Star Group Tech (France), and FAT (Spain) — augmented by B&R Automation's global service footprint across 60 countries and 155 offices.

The company is privately held, family-led (Simone Bragato continues the founder's legacy following Claudio's passing in February 2023), 100% Made in Italy, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and one of the co-founders of the Stargroup.Tech consortium. It markets heavily through international trade shows (ITM, Tube, FABTECH, BIEMH, Global Industrie, STOM, Lamiera), its corporate website, YouTube, and a newsletter. The Italian Piano Transizione 4.0 is leveraged to offer customers up to 50% tax credit on new machines and 20% on software upgrades, lowering acquisition friction. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Star Technology

Legal name

Star Technology S.r.l.

Website

https://startechnologysrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Star Technology S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines (EVO BEND, FULL BEND, HEAVY BEND, FLEXI BEND) with proprietary STI software, serving automotive, furniture, HVAC, plumbing, and industrial clients globally through regional distributors and a B&R-backed service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tube Bending Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC tube bending machines
• Tube forming equipment
• Metal fabrication machinery
• Industrial bending systems
• Mandrel bending machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Zona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Tube Bending Machines: Star Technology designs and produces 4 series of CNC tube bending machines: EVO BEND (entry-level, up to Ø 80mm), FULL BEND (high customization, up to Ø 150mm), HEAVY BEND (maximum structural rigidity for heavy work, up to Ø 150mm), and FLEXI BEND (left/right bending for complex geometries, up to Ø 35mm). Machines are customizable from 1 to 14 electric axes. Also includes STAR AUTOMATICA for automatic fitting and shape production (400-1000 pieces/hour).
2. Measurement Instruments and Equipment: Meterring (archimeter for rapid radius determination) and Laser 3D 6/7 axis measurement arms from RPS-Metrology collaboration for 3D measurement directly where needed.
3. MTS Tube Processing Equipment: Collaboration with MTS for hydraulic units for tube processing operations including punching, slotting, necking, crushing, tapering, bulging, cutting and simultaneous drilling. Also includes equipment spare parts.
4. Service and Support: Tele-assistance services via Ethernet and WiFi connections, training courses for installation, commissioning, use and maintenance. Hardware and software assistance with spare parts and technical support. B&R component network ensures service in 60 countries with 155 offices.
5. Retrofit Services: Renewal of old Star Technology machines including general cleaning and total repainting, electrical system replacement, mechanical component repair/replacement, Industry 4.0 hardware preparation, and STI software implementation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Star Technology designs and manufactures CNC tube bending machines for industrial metal forming applications. The company's product range includes the EVO BEND, FULL BEND, HEAVY BEND, FLEXI BEND, and STAR AUTOMATICA machine models, complemented by proprietary STI machine control software, Tube Works SE CAD/CAM software, measurement tools, and safety systems. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Provaglio d'Iseo (BS), Italy, the company sells its equipment to manufacturers serving the automotive, aerospace, HVAC, and furniture industries through direct sales and an international distributor network.

Product overview

Star Technology is a 100% Made-in-Italy manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines and related automation solutions, founded in 1975. The product portfolio centers on four main machine series: EVO BEND (entry-level, 25-80mm), FULL BEND (fully customizable electric/hybrid, 25-150mm), HEAVY BEND (heavy-duty, 80-150mm), and FLEXI BEND (left/right automatic bending, 25-35mm). The STAR AUTOMATICA series provides automatic fitting production. These machines are complemented by proprietary software including STI (Star Technology Interface) for machine control with 3D simulation, and Tube Works SE for CAD file data extraction. Supporting products include METERRING and LASER 3D measurement tools, safety systems (laser scanners, barriers), and StarCloud cloud storage. Services include tele-assistance, machine retrofit, precision tube processing via MTS partnership, and Industry 4.0 compliance preparation. Machines are customizable from 1 to 14 electric axes and process tubes from 5 to 220mm diameter across ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STI - Star Technology Interface: Software interface between user and machine developed to satisfy the needs of an evolving market, providing an advanced user experience for CNC pipe bending machines.
• Tube Works SE
• EVO BEND
• FULL BEND
• HEAVY BEND
• FLEXI BEND
• STAR AUTOMATICA
• StarCloud

Products and services

• EVO BEND
• FULL BEND
• HEAVY BEND
• FLEXI BEND
• STAR AUTOMATICA
• STI
• Tube Works SE
• Measurement tools
• Safety systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 42% with DC Bus regeneration system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ITECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for United States market with three offices (Austin TX, Chicago IL, San Diego CA). ITEC represents Star Technology at FABTECH trade shows and provides sales, technical support, and service to American customers. They specialize in tube processing equipment and serve as the primary interface for US customers.
• DIG Świtała SP. Z.O.O.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for Poland, co-exhibiting with Star Technology at ITM Industry Europe (Poznań) and STOM (Kielce) trade shows. DIG Świtała provides local sales, technical support, and customer service for Polish manufacturers requiring CNC tube bending machines.
• MTS (Metallurgica Tecniche Speciali)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic collaboration since over 10 years with MTS, a company specializing in tube processing since 1980. MTS provides hydraulic units for tube processing (punching, slotting, necking, crushing, tapering, bulging, cutting, and drilling) and serves as Italian distributor for Star Technology. MTS is located at Via Alessandro Volta 5, same address as Star Technology headquarters.
• STAR GROUP TECHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar Technology is one of the founders of the Stargroup.Tech project, a consortium focused on performing tubing solutions. Stargroup.Tech brings together industry expertise and serves as the representative for the French market. The consortium represents Star Technology's strategic initiative to build an ecosystem of tubing expertise.
• FATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial agent for Spanish market, representing Star Technology at BIEMH trade show in Bilbao. FAT provides sales and technical support for Spanish customers requiring CNC tube bending machines.
• B&R AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationStar Technology uses B&R components for all hardware parts including control systems, touch screens (15" and 21.5"), and motion control systems. The B&R official network provides service and spare parts coverage in 60 countries with 155 offices globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BLM Group: BLM Group is a major Italian-Canadian manufacturer of tube bending and tube processing machinery, directly competing with Star Technology across all-electric and hybrid CNC bending systems for automotive, HVAC, and industrial applications.
• AddisonMckee: AddisonMckee manufactures tube bending, end-forming, and tube fabrication equipment for automotive, HVAC, and furniture industries, directly comparable to Star Technology's product range and customer applications.
• Crippa S.p.A. Crippa is an Italian specialist in CNC tube bending machines with multi-stack and right/left bending configurations, closely comparable to Star Technology's FLEXI BEND and FULL BEND product lines in both technology and target customers.
• Horn Metric (Herber Engineering): Horn Metric (formerly Herber) specializes in tube bending machinery and tooling, serving similar automotive and industrial applications with comparable CNC machine architectures to Star Technology's product lines.
• Unison Ltd: Unison is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of all-electric tube bending machines serving aerospace, automotive, and HVAC markets, with comparable multi-axis CNC architectures to Star Technology's electric bending systems.
• Rädlinger ZSK Maschinenbau: Rädlinger ZSK is a German manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines with strong focus on large-diameter and heavy-duty bending applications, overlapping with Star Technology's HEAVY BEND series for industrial piping and structural applications.
• Chiyoda Kogyo (CKD): Chiyoda is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in tube bending and forming machinery with strong Asian market presence, comparable to Star Technology in machine architecture and target end-markets like automotive and furniture.

Emerging players

• Numeri-Profile: Numeri-Profile is an Italian manufacturer of tube processing and bending equipment, a smaller specialty competitor with overlapping customer base but narrower product breadth than Star Technology.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: Trumpf is a large German industrial machinery incumbent offering tube laser cutting, bending, and processing solutions as part of a broader sheet metal and laser portfolio, overlapping with Star Technology in the tube processing space.
• Bystronic (formerly DAVI): Bystronic is a broad industrial machinery incumbent providing bending, cutting, and automation solutions including tube processing, representing larger-scale competition in adjacent metal-forming categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@startechnology-srl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/star-technology-srl
• Xx.com/startechnology
• Facebookfacebook.com/startechnologysrl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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