VPM AUTOMATION

What VPM AUTOMATION does

VPM AUTOMATION is a French industrial-automation engineering firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Figeac (Occitanie). The company specializes in integrating automation and electrification solutions into CNC machine tools and special machines, operating as a B2B service provider across the full project lifecycle: pre-study, design, documentation, programming, electrical cabinet manufacturing, wiring, mechanical integration, commissioning, optimization, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training. Its core customer base consists of industrial manufacturers operating CNC machine tools in aerospace, precision machining, and general manufacturing, with named clients including Airbus, Figeac Aero, Fives, ACTEMIUM, KOLLER, PRECISE, and DMO.

The company's technology stack is built around certified partnerships with the two dominant CNC control vendors: SIEMENS (CS Partner covering 840D, 828D, 808D, SINUMERIK) and FANUC (CS Partner and Integrator, including DCS safety integration), supplemented by BECKHOFF and POWER AUTOMATION capabilities. Two staff hold CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) credentials, and the firm maintains ISO 9001 (Bureau Veritas) certification. In parallel, VPM has developed a proprietary line of didactic CNC simulators — TeachCNC (industrial CE-compliant), NanoTEACH (portable), and TeachCASE (desktop) — used both internally for training delivery and sold to training organizations.

VPM AUTOMATION generates revenue through four streams: (1) engineering and subcontracting services, (2) turnkey project delivery, (3) technical training delivered under Qualiopi certification, and (4) hardware sales of the TeachCNC/NanoTEACH/TeachCASE simulator family. The firm operates as a SASU (single-member simplified joint-stock company) within the PRACARTIS Groupe, with a share capital of EUR 50,000, 11-50 employees, and primary service coverage in the South-West France region, with cross-border reach demonstrated by work for Figeac Aero Tunisie. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by technical certifications, vendor partnerships, and a regional cluster presence (Mecanic Vallee).

Name

VPM AUTOMATION

Legal name

SASU VPM AUTOMATION

Website

https://vpm-automation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VPM AUTOMATION is a French engineering firm that integrates automation and electrification solutions into CNC machine tools, serving industrial manufacturers with retrofit, maintenance, CE compliance, and CNC-control training services across South-West France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

Keywords

• CNC machine automation
• Industrial automation services
• CNC retrofit services
• Didactic CNC simulators
• Machinery safety consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Figeac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Subcontracting Services: Core business providing engineering services, subcontracting, and technical studies for CNC machine tools and automated systems - from initial study through realization, R&D, and custom developments
2. Turnkey Project Delivery: Complete project management including pre-studies, documentation, programming, electrical cabinet manufacturing, wiring, mechanical integration, commissioning, optimization, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and training
3. Technical Training Services: Approved training organization providing technical training on CNC controls for client collaborators. Includes standard and custom programs, and didactic solutions (TeachCNC, NanoTEACH, TeachCASE)
4. Didactic Solutions Products: Sale of proprietary training simulators (TeachCNC, NanoTEACH, TeachCASE) for CNC machine tool training and education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VPM AUTOMATION is a French engineering company specializing in the integration of automation and electrical solutions on CNC machine tools and special machines. Its core offering covers turnkey engineering services — from pre-study and programming through electrical cabinet assembly, wiring, mechanical integration, commissioning, optimization, and maintenance — alongside a proprietary line of didactic CNC simulators (TeachCNC, NanoTEACH, TeachCASE) used for technical training. The company also operates as a Qualiopi-approved training organization delivering courses on SIEMENS and FANUC numerical controls.

Product overview

VPM AUTOMATION is an industrial automation and electromechanical engineering company specializing in CNC machine tool integration, retrofit, and technical services. The product portfolio includes three didactic CNC simulator products (TeachCNC, NanoTEACH, and TeachCASE) designed for technical training on CNC machine tools, along with a comprehensive range of engineering services including machine retrofit, new functionality development, CE compliance, axis optimization, design, and technical expertise. The company also operates as an approved training organization (OF) delivering technical training programs on CNC controls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TeachCNC: Complete industrial-grade didactic CNC simulator for workshop use, supporting user/programmer training, maintenance practical work, and CE compliance training. Available in TeachCNC 1500 (1 linear axis) and TeachCNC 2500 (2 linear axes) configurations.
• NanoTEACH
• TeachCASE

Products and services

• TeachCNC Industrial-grade, CE-compliant didactic CNC simulator for technical training of operators, programmers, maintenance technicians, developers, and integrators. Replicates real machine tool functionality and supports FANUC and SIEMENS control options; designed for workshop use.
• NanoTEACH Compact and easily transportable didactic CNC simulator that integrates all TeachCNC functionalities in a reduced footprint, aimed at training rooms and design offices. Available with FANUC 0i-TF/0i-MF or SIEMENS 840Dsl configurations.
• TeachCASE Desktop didactic CNC simulator replicating a realistic and ergonomic machine tool control panel. Pocket-sized and portable, serving users, programmers, developers, and integrators.
• CNC Retrofit and Improvement Services Turnkey retrofit and improvement services for CNC machine tools, including electrical refit, control system upgrades (SIEMENS 840Dsl and similar), measurement rule replacement, and geometric restoration for 5-axis gantries, high-traverse milling machines, and vertical turning centers.
• CNC Machine Compliance Services (Directive 2006/42/CE) Compliance service aligning CNC machine tools with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE, including FANUC DCS safety integration, electrical conformity updates, CE marking, and reconstruction of conventional milling machines.
• CNC Axis Optimization Services Servo control optimization for axes, spindles, electro-spindles, and motor coupling, including machining quality analysis, surface finish optimization, vibration analysis, and tool path optimization.
• Technical Training on Numerical Controls (SIEMENS / FANUC) Qualiopi-certified technical training programs on SIEMENS and FANUC numerical controls for machine tool operators and technicians, covering CN operation, ISO and conversational programming, maintenance, PLC programming, geometric adjustments, and CE compliance. Delivered as standard or customized courses on-site or at client facilities.
• CNC Machine Design and Engineering Services Design and engineering services covering 3D/2D system design, additional function integration, standard or customized assembly integration, machine guarding modification, and ergonomic improvements for CNC machines and special machines.
• CNC Technical Expertise and Diagnostics Services Technical expertise and diagnostic services for CNC machines, including axis behavior analysis, spindle expertise with vibration control and runout measurement, troubleshooting, and 3- and 5-axis geometric adjustment and calibration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80m/min speed and 10m/s² acceleration on TeachCNC actuators
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FM2I FigeaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFM2I Figeac has joined VPM AUTOMATION to complement its offerings for industrial clients in the Figeac and South-West region. FM2I brings expertise in tooling design, small welded structures, metalworking, painting, welding, hydraulics, moving/reorganization of small and medium structures, and machine tool maintenance and repair. Under VPM AUTOMATION direction, FM2I provides a versatile and local team for increased responsiveness and service quality.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified CS Partner and integrator partner with FANUC for numerical control solutions. Deep technical expertise and certifications in FANUC control systems including DCS (Dual Check Safety) integration capabilities.
• SIEMENScoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified CS Partner with SIEMENS for numerical control integration. Technical and commercial partnerships with SIEMENS covering 840D, 828D, 808D, and SINUMERIK solutions. Capabilities include Safety Integrated, HMI OPERATE, and full software option activation.
• Pracartis GroupecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPM AUTOMATION is part of the Pracartis Groupe, providing access to shared resources, group synergies, and collaborative development across companies within the group.
• Mecanic ValleeminorOthersVPM AUTOMATION is an emblematic member of the Mecanic Vallee industrial cluster, enriching collaborative skills within the regional manufacturing ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NUM AG: Swiss CNC control and automation specialist with its own CNC platform and integrator network. Directly comparable to VPM AUTOMATION in CNC control integration and retrofit services for machine tools.
• SIEB & MEYER AG: German drive and automation specialist serving CNC machine tool builders and retrofitters with servo drives, controls, and integration services. Comparable mid-sized engineering firm operating in CNC automation.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC Europe Corporation: Global CNC and robot OEM whose CS Partner / Integrator program VPM AUTOMATION participates in. Comparable through CNC training, retrofit, and integrator business; broader in scale and direct OEM.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control and automation vendor. VPM AUTOMATION is a certified Beckhoff integrator; Beckhoff represents a broader incumbent whose products and integrator ecosystem overlap with VPM's offerings.
• ACTEMIUM (VINCI Energies): Industrial maintenance and automation services network of VINCI Energies. Listed as a VPM AUTOMATION partner/customer; offers overlapping retrofit and maintenance services at a much larger national scale.
• Fives Group: Global industrial engineering group active in machine tools and production systems. VPM AUTOMATION is referenced as a partner on Fives projects; Fives competes broadly for CNC integration and retrofit scopes.
• Heidenhain France: French subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN, a leading CNC control and encoder manufacturer. Comparable through CNC service, training, and integrator activity in the French market.
• Schneider Electric Automation: Global industrial automation vendor whose machine solutions and EcoStruxure platform overlap with VPM AUTOMATION's automation integration services at the broader portfolio level.
• SIEMENS Digital Industries (Machine Tool Systems): OEM of SINUMERIK CNC platforms and broader automation portfolio. VPM AUTOMATION is a certified CS Partner of SIEMENS; the OEM competes indirectly through direct service offerings and product breadth.

Regional players

• GMP (Groupe My Predigny / French CNC integrator): French-based CNC retrofit and automation integrator offering services comparable to VPM AUTOMATION across a similar mid-sized footprint. Direct competition for French retrofit and CE-compliance work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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