Teknix
Teknix S.R.L. is an Argentine industrial machinery firm founded in 1992 in Córdoba, designing custom special machines, CNC systems, and automation solutions for automotive and industrial manufacturers including Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, and Scania via a turnkey model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersCórdoba, Argentina
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Teknix does
Teknix S.R.L. is an Argentine industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1992 in Córdoba by former workers of COR-ACERO. The company designs and builds custom special machines (Máquinas Especiales), CNC machine tools, custom devices for clamping and manipulation, and automation systems, serving primarily automotive OEMs and tier suppliers through a turnkey ("llave en mano") model that covers design, manufacturing, installation, and training. Its flagship technology is the proprietary Control Numérico Teknix (CNC Teknix) control system, which is embedded across Teknix-branded lathes (Torno T160, Torno TVI 25, Torno TH 300) and custom machines, alongside supporting services such as industrial retrofitting and CNC laser cutting for carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized sheet, and aluminum.
The company's customer base is anchored in the Córdoba automotive industrial zone and includes international OEMs and tier-one suppliers such as Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, Scania, and Dana, plus industrial manufacturers including Techint, CONFAB, OKUMA, and Nuovamec. Revenue is generated principally through one-time custom machine sales, with supplementary streams from retrofitting (professional services) and laser cutting (transaction-fee). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with no disclosed channel partners. The firm is privately held and family-managed by the Sabbatini family, with no external investors, and holds ISO 9001 quality management certification. Geographic reach today is regional (Argentina and indicated expansion into South American markets, including Portuguese-speaking markets), supported by a trilingual website.
Teknix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Teknix
- Legal name
- Teknix
- Website
- https://teknix.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Teknix S.R.L. is an Argentine industrial machinery firm founded in 1992 in Córdoba, designing custom special machines, CNC systems, and automation solutions for automotive and industrial manufacturers including Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, and Scania via a turnkey model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Teknix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)
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Where Teknix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Córdoba
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Teknix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Machine Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom special machines, devices, and handling systems for loading and unloading parts. Provides complete turnkey solutions tailored to specific client needs.
- Retrofitting Services: Modernization of existing industrial machinery to extend operational life and improve performance with latest technology.
- Laser Cutting Services: Precision laser cutting services for various materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized sheet, and aluminum.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Teknix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Teknix (Teknix S.R.L.) designs, fabricates, and commissions custom industrial special machines, devices, and CNC-based automation systems for automotive and general industrial manufacturers under a turnkey ("llave en mano") model. The offering combines the proprietary Control Numérico Teknix CNC control platform with engineering, precision machining, laser cutting, devices for clamping and parts handling, and retrofitting services delivered through a direct enterprise sales motion.
Product overview
Teknix is an industrial machinery company founded in 1992 in Córdoba, Argentina, offering a portfolio of custom-engineered machines and automation solutions. The core product line includes Máquinas Especiales (Special Machines) for custom turnkey solutions, Máquinas Teknix branded equipment (including lathes such as Torno TVI 25 Teknix, Torno T160, and Torno TH 300), and Control Numérico Teknix (CNC systems). Supporting services include Dispositivos (custom devices for clamping and manipulation), Retrofitting (machinery modernization), and Corte Láser (laser cutting services). The company operates on a 'turnkey' approach, providing complete solutions from design through installation and training, serving primarily the automotive industry with clients including Fiat, Volkswagen, Renault, Scania, and Dana.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Máquinas Especiales (Special Machines) Custom-designed and built machines with high automation levels, adapted to the specific needs of each industry, delivered as turnkey ("llave en mano") solutions including handling systems and loading/unloading of parts. Targeted at industrial and automotive customers requiring automation that off-the-shelf equipment cannot deliver.
- Control Numérico Teknix (CNC Teknix) In-house CNC control system that enables operation of Teknix CNC machinery with high precision and repeatability, featuring advanced programming, an intuitive interface, and exact movement control for quality and efficiency in production. Used across Teknix's special machines and branded lathe lineup.
- Máquinas Teknix (Teknix Branded Lathes — Torno T160, Torno TVI 25, Torno TH 300) Standardized Teknix-branded lathes (T160 for serial machining, TVI 25, and TH 300) equipped with the Teknix numerical control for automated, safe, and efficient cylindrical-part turning in demanding industrial environments. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing reliable, repeatable lathe operations.
- Dispositivos (Custom Devices) Custom-engineered devices for clamping, positioning, control, and manipulation of parts, designed to optimize production processes with precision and safety. Targeted at industrial customers needing tailored tooling within automated production lines.
- Retrofitting (Industrial Machinery Modernization) Service to modernize and update existing industrial machinery to improve performance, safety, and efficiency, and to extend equipment lifespan with state-of-the-art technology. Targeted at industrial customers seeking to upgrade legacy CNC and conventional machine tools without full replacement.
- Corte Láser (CNC Laser Cutting Services) Precision CNC laser cutting service that transforms plans into production-ready parts. Capabilities span carbon steel (0.5–16mm), stainless steel (up to 6mm), galvanized sheet (up to 3mm), and aluminum (up to 3mm). Targeted at industrial customers needing high-precision, short-cycle parts fabrication.
Quantifiable outcome
- Equipment lifespan extended through retrofitting with latest technology
Companies that use Teknix
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Teknix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Teknix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Teknix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bystronic: Swiss-based global manufacturer of laser cutting and bending machinery, with extensive presence in automotive and metal fabrication. Comparable to Teknix's laser cutting offerings and CNC-driven custom metalworking solutions.
- Yamazaki Mazak: Japanese manufacturer of CNC lathes, machining centers and multi-tasking machines serving automotive and industrial customers worldwide. Directly comparable product family to Teknix lathes (T160, TVI 25, TH 300) and CNC control systems.
- DMG Mori: Global leader in CNC machine tools (turning, milling, machining centers) widely used by automotive manufacturers including VW, Renault and Scania. Comparable to Teknix on core product (CNC machine tools) but operates at global scale and competes for the same automaker capex budgets.
- KUKA: German manufacturer of industrial robots and automated production systems serving automotive OEMs and suppliers. Directly comparable to Teknix's robotized island work (e.g. Scania Isla Robotizada) and broader custom-automation offerings.
- Schuler Group: Global press and automation systems provider deeply embedded with automotive OEMs (VW, Fiat, Renault families). Comparable business model of building custom turnkey manufacturing systems for Tier-1 automotive stamping and powertrain plants - the same segment Teknix targets in Argentina.
- Trumpf: German manufacturer of laser cutting machines, CNC machine tools and automation solutions serving industrial and automotive manufacturers globally. Directly comparable to Teknix's 'Corte Láser' service line and special-machine portfolio, including the metalworking customers Teknix serves.
Direct peers
- Haas Automation: US-based manufacturer of affordable CNC machines and lathes competing on the same price-sensitive tier of automotive and industrial customers that Teknix targets in South America. Comparable on product (CNC lathes/machining centers), proprietary control, and metalworking SMB / OEM customer base.
- EMAG Group: German builder of CNC turning, grinding and machining systems, with strong automotive tier-1 supplier penetration. Comparable to Teknix's special-machine and lathe portfolio and its piston-ring / cylinder-sleeve turning work for automotive suppliers like Fadecya.
- Industrias Romi: Brazilian manufacturer of machine tools, including CNC lathes and machining centers, serving automotive and general industrial customers across South America. Closest comparable to Teknix by geography (Mercosur), product family (CNC lathes/machining centers) and target market (automotive OEMs and suppliers).
Others
- Festo: Global supplier of pneumatics, electric automation and motion control components widely used in machine tools, special machines and factory automation. Both a likely component supplier to and a peer of Teknix in delivering automation/retrofitting solutions to industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Teknix social profiles
Digital presenceTeknix compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Teknix financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Teknix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Teknix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Teknix M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Teknix
What does Teknix do?
Teknix (Teknix S.R.L.) designs, fabricates, and commissions custom industrial special machines, devices, and CNC-based automation systems for automotive and general industrial manufacturers under a turnkey ("llave en mano") model. The offering combines the proprietary Control Numérico Teknix CNC control platform with engineering, precision machining, laser cutting, devices for clamping and parts handling, and retrofitting services delivered through a direct enterprise sales motion.
Is Teknix a public or private company?
Teknix is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Teknix founded?
Teknix was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Teknix based?
Teknix is headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does Teknix make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Machine Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are retrofitting Services and laser Cutting Services.
Who are Teknix's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bystronic, Yamazaki Mazak, DMG Mori, KUKA, Schuler Group and Trumpf. Direct peers are Haas Automation, EMAG Group and Industrias Romi. Festo is listed as an others.
Does Teknix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Teknix.
What industry is Teknix in?
Teknix's product category is Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAGABAG, Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers). Its NAICS code is 3345 and its SIC code is 3541.