APLICACIONES TECNOLOGICAS AVANZADAS SA

What APLICACIONES TECNOLOGICAS AVANZADAS SA does

APTECA (Aplicaciones Tecnológicas Avanzadas, S.A.) is a privately-held Spanish engineering and manufacturing firm founded in 1994, headquartered at Calle Verano 14, Polígono Industrial Las Monjas, Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid. The company designs and fabricates bespoke industrial automation systems, special-purpose machines, robotic cells, and hydraulic presses, executing the full lifecycle from initial mechanical and electrical CAD design through in-house machining, assembly, PLC/HMI programming, and on-site commissioning. Its 1,400 m² facility houses CNC machining centers, conventional lathes, assembly workshops, and an in-house quality verification team equipped with ETALON 3D coordinate measuring equipment and a Kestrel Dynascope profile projector. The firm holds UNE-EN ISO 9001 certification and operates with a multidisciplinary in-house team covering mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, and IT — eliminating dependency on third-party integrators and supporting turnkey delivery.

The company addresses productivity, quality, and throughput constraints at industrial enterprises by engineering custom automation per client specification. Technical capabilities span 2D/3D mechanical CAD, EPLAN P8 electrical design, hydraulic and pneumatic system design, PLC/HMI programming across Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Omron, and Bosch platforms, Fanuc and Mitsubishi robotic integration, machine-vision systems, servo drives, and field buses. Product offerings include Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) for serial production, custom hydraulic presses using oil-hydraulic systems, hydraulic test benches with servo actuators, and robotic assembly/manipulation cells with cycle-time optimization. APTECA serves nine industrial verticals — automotive auxiliary suppliers (primary), metallurgical, home appliances, pharmaceutical/hospital/cosmetics, electronics, food and beverage, railway, and public/civil works — with most significant exposure to Spain's largest manufacturing companies.

Revenue is generated through one-time project fees and professional services for engineering project development, special machine fabrication, robotic systems integration, PLC/HMI programming, and quality control testing. The go-to-market is purely direct enterprise field sales: buyers initiate contact via phone (91 677 84 86) or email ([email protected]), engineers scope requirements on a project basis, and quotes are issued per engagement. No public pricing, resellers, distributors, marketplace listings, or self-serve purchasing channels exist. The company is a Sociedad Anónima with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or named executive leadership, and operates exclusively within Spain.

Name

APLICACIONES TECNOLOGICAS AVANZADAS SA

Legal name

APLICACIONES TECNOLÓGICAS AVANZADAS, S.A

Website

https://apteca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APTECA is a privately-held Spanish engineering firm founded in 1994 that designs, fabricates, and commissions custom industrial automation systems, special-purpose machines, robotic cells, and hydraulic presses for Spanish industrial enterprises, with automotive auxiliary suppliers as its primary vertical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering and Special Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Industrial automation engineering
• Special machinery manufacturing
• Industrial robotics integration
• Flexible manufacturing systems
• Hydraulic press design

Headquarters

HQ city

TORREJÓN DE ARDOZ, Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering project development: Full-cycle engineering projects from initial design through to commissioning, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and software design tailored to each client's production requirements.
2. Special machine fabrication and manufacturing: Custom fabrication of special-purpose industrial machines, hydraulic presses, and automated equipment built to client specifications in the company's own workshop facilities.
3. Assembly, manipulation, and robotics services: Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly services, including robotic system installation and machine commissioning at client facilities.
4. Industrial robotics programming: Programming of industrial robots and PLC/HMI systems using advanced control and acquisition/supervision software, with testing and validation until correct operation is confirmed.
5. Quality control and testing services: Verification and quality control of pieces, assemblies, and processes using precision equipment including 3D coordinate measuring machines and profile projectors, ensuring quality standards are met before client delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

APTECA designs, fabricates, and commissions custom industrial automation and special-purpose machinery for Spanish industrial clients. Deliverables include mechanical and electrical engineering design, PLC/HMI and robot programming, special machine fabrication, hydraulic presses and hydraulic test benches, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), and on-site assembly, manipulation, and commissioning. The company operates turnkey, project-based engagements from its 1,400 m² facility in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid.

Product overview

APTECA (Aplicaciones Tecnológicas Avanzadas, S.A.) is a specialized engineering and manufacturing company with over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive industrial automation and robotics solutions. The company operates as an integrated service provider offering mechanical design (Diseño Mecánico), electrical design and programming (Diseño Eléctrico y Programación), hydraulic group design (Diseño de Grupos Hidráulicos), special machine manufacturing (Fabricación de Máquinas Especiales), assembly and industrial robotics (Montaje, Manipulación y Robótica Industrial), and custom hydraulic presses (Prensas Hidráulicas). Their product portfolio includes Flexible Manufacturing Systems (Sistemas Flexibles de Fabricación), custom machinery (Maquinaria a Medida), and automation services covering hydraulic/pneumatic systems and industrial machine automation. All services are delivered through their own facilities totaling over 1,400 m² equipped with CNC machining centers, conventional lathes, milling machines, and quality control equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Project Development (Desarrollo de Proyectos de Ingeniería) Full-cycle engineering project service covering initial client requirements analysis, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and software design, fabrication, on-site assembly, and commissioning of custom industrial automation systems. Targeted at Spanish industrial enterprises needing bespoke turnkey automation projects.
• Mechanical Design (Diseño Mecánico) 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) of industrial projects, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), handling systems, special automated machines, and manual workstations. Targeted at industrial clients needing engineered mechanical layouts and equipment designs.
• Electrical Design and PLC/HMI Programming (Diseño Eléctrico y Programación) Electrotechnical design using EPLAN P8, control and supervision software (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Bosch), control panel assembly, and machine commissioning including servo drives, field buses, and artificial vision integration. For industrial clients needing automation control system design.
• Special Machine Manufacturing (Fabricación de Máquinas Especiales) Custom machining and construction of devices and special-purpose machines for diverse industrial sectors, including automotive suppliers, metallurgy, appliances, pharmaceutical, and railway. Built to client specifications in the company's 1,400 m² manufacturing facility with CNC machining centers, lathes, and assembly workshops.
• Industrial Robotics Assembly and Manipulation (Montaje, Manipulación y Robótica Industrial) Design and implementation of advanced robotic systems for assembly and material handling tasks, including industrial robot installation (Fanuc, Mitsubishi), cycle time optimization, and high-repeatability operation in critical production processes. For industrial manufacturers automating assembly and manipulation.
• Custom Hydraulic Press Construction (Prensas Hidráulicas) Custom design and construction of oil-hydraulic presses for press work and lifting heavy objects, offering force multiplication, homogeneous operation, reduced noise, and greater versatility than mechanical presses. For industrial clients needing specialized pressing and lifting equipment.
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems (Sistemas Flexibles de Fabricación - F.M.S.) Automated serial production lines and flexible manufacturing equipment including industrial robots, manipulators, control equipment, and integrated quality control systems. For industrial manufacturers needing flexible, reconfigurable production systems.
• Subassembly and Manual Workstation Assembly (Montaje de Subconjuntos y Puestos Manuales) Design and assembly of subassemblies and manual workstations optimizing manual operations in industrial environments with focus on efficiency and ergonomics. For industrial clients needing efficient manual and semi-manual assembly stations.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation (Automatización Hidráulica y Neumática) Design and integration of hydraulic and pneumatic automation systems using liquid and compressed-air transmission, tailored to specific machine requirements and operational conditions. For industrial clients needing fluid-power automation integrated into production equipment.
• Industrial Machine Automation (Automatización de Máquinas Industriales) Integration of intelligent systems, robotics, and advanced interfaces into industrial machines for efficient equipment operation. For industrial clients seeking to retrofit or upgrade existing equipment with automation and intelligent controls.
• Software Design (Diseño de Software) Design and development of control software for industrial automation projects, including PLC, HMI, robot programming, servo drive configuration, and machine supervision software. For industrial clients needing embedded control and supervision software within custom automation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced production time through automated and semi-automated processes
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Major US-headquartered industrial automation incumbent whose Allen-Bradley PLCs are explicitly integrated by APTECA. Operates its own integrator partner network that competes with independent Spanish integrators.
• Siemens AG: Global industrial automation incumbent whose PLCs, drives, and software (explicitly used by APTECA) set the platform standards. Represents both a partner ecosystem and a competitive threat via its Digital Industries division.
• ABB: Global automation and robotics incumbent with a broad portfolio spanning industrial robots, drives, and control systems. Competes broadly with APTECA in industrial automation and robotic integration.
• Festo: Global automation and pneumatic components giant. Not a direct special-machinery integrator, but a key supplier and broader incumbent whose components (pneumatics, controllers) underpin APTECA's hydraulic/pneumatic automation work.

Emerging players

• Fanuc Corporation: Global industrial robotics leader whose robots are explicitly integrated by APTECA. Provides the underlying robotic hardware for many of APTECA's assembly and manipulation projects; competes in the integrator ecosystem indirectly.
• KUKA AG: Robotics OEM with deep automotive sector penetration — overlapping with APTECA's primary customer base. Both firms serve Spanish automotive suppliers with robotic manipulation and assembly solutions, though KUKA sells robots whereas APTECA integrates them.

Direct peers

• Sener Grupo de Ingeniería: Spanish engineering group active in industrial automation and special machinery, with comparable multidisciplinary engineering culture and turnkey project delivery model. Larger in scale but directly overlapping in activity.
• Biele Group: Spanish specialist in custom machinery and automated production lines for the automotive, white goods, and aerospace sectors. Directly comparable as a domestic integrator delivering turnkey special-purpose equipment.
• Ikor Sistemas Electrónicos: Spanish industrial automation and electronics engineering firm offering custom machinery, PLC programming, and control systems. Comparable as a domestic special-machinery and automation services provider.
• Egile Group: Spanish industrial automation integrator offering custom special-purpose machinery, robotic cells, and turnkey production lines for similar sectors (automotive, appliances, food). Comparable in size, geography, and project-based business model to APTECA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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