Bystronic

What Bystronic does

Bystronic is a Swiss manufacturer of capital equipment for sheet metal and tube fabrication, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Niederönz, Switzerland. The company designs and builds fiber-laser cutting machines (ByCut, ByStar Fiber, up to 15-20 kW), CNC press brakes (Xpert Pro, ByBend Star/Smart), and tube laser systems (ByTube Star 130 and 330), complemented by an automation portfolio (BySort, ByTrans, ByTower, Mobile Bending Cells) and the BySoft Suite software platform for offline programming and real-time OEE monitoring. Together these offerings are sold as integrated Smart Factory solutions targeting sheet metal job shops, contract manufacturers, automotive, aerospace, construction, and elevator/building-technology customers.

The company monetizes through capital-equipment sales, recurring ByCare service subscriptions, and parts/consumables, distributed via direct enterprise field-sales teams complemented by agent networks in over 30 countries, with development and production sites in Germany, Italy, China, and the United States. Bystronic operates over 40 locations and 3,500+ employees, is publicly traded through Bystronic Laser AG on a Swiss exchange, and in February 2026 completed the acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit (the Rofin brand, ~400 employees, ~USD 100 million in sales), expanding into high-precision laser applications for medical technology and semiconductors. Following a 2025 restructuring program that delivered CHF 60 million in annualized cost savings and reduced headcount by 600+ FTEs, EBIT improved 76.4% to CHF -19.8 million on CHF 634.5 million of order intake.

Name

Bystronic

Legal name

Bystronic Laser AG

Website

https://bystronic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bystronic is a Swiss manufacturer of fiber-laser cutting machines, CNC press brakes, tube laser systems, and integrated automation and software solutions for the global sheet metal fabrication industry, serving automotive, aerospace, construction, and increasingly medical and semiconductor customers via direct sales in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Fabrication Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• Laser cutting machines
• Press brake systems
• Tube laser cutting
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Niederlenz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of laser cutting machines, press brakes, tube laser cutters, and automation systems as capital equipment to manufacturing customers
2. Service & Maintenance: ByCare Service Packages providing maintenance, support, and customer training services
3. Parts & Consumables: Replacement parts, nozzles, and consumables for laser cutting and bending equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bystronic designs, manufactures, and services capital equipment for sheet metal processing, including high-power fiber laser cutting machines (ByCut, ByStar Fiber), CNC press brakes (Xpert Pro, ByBend), and tube laser cutting systems (ByTube Star), complemented by automated material handling systems (BySort, ByTrans, ByTower, Mobile Bending Cell) and the BySoft Suite software platform. It sells these integrated Smart Factory solutions to industrial manufacturing customers worldwide, supported by ByCare service packages, training, parts, and consumables.

Product overview

Bystronic is a Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of laser cutting machines, press brakes, tube laser systems, automation solutions, and proprietary software for sheet metal fabrication. The core product lines include ByCut and ByStar Fiber laser cutting machines for sheet metal, ByTube Star tube laser systems for round and square tubing, and Xpert/ByBend press brakes for bending operations. These machines are complemented by automation systems (BySort sorting, ByTrans material handling, ByTower storage, Mobile Bending Cell) and the BySoft Suite software platform for offline programming, real-time monitoring, and MES capabilities. The February 2026 acquisition of Bystronic Rofin expanded the portfolio into high-precision micro-laser applications for medical and semiconductor markets. Bystronic's Smart Factory solution ties together machines, automation, and software into a networked production environment, targeting automotive, aerospace, agricultural machinery, and general metalworking industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ByCut: Laser cutting machine product line including ByCut, ByCut Smart, and ByCut Eco models for sheet metal processing.
• ByStar Fiber
• ByTube Star
• BySoft Suite
• Xpert Pro
• ByBend Star
• ByBend Smart
• Bystronic Rofin
• BySort
• ByTrans
• ByTower

Products and services

• ByCut laser cutting machines Sheet metal laser cutting machines (including ByCut, ByCut Smart and ByCut Eco variants) using fiber laser technology for fast, flexible and precise metal cutting, aimed at sheet metal job shops and contract manufacturers.
• ByStar Fiber laser cutting machines High-power fiber laser cutting machines for sheet metal processing, available in power ratings up to 20kW, with advanced cutting head technology featuring automatic focal adjustment and nozzle changing for high-throughput production.
• ByTube Star tube laser cutting systems Tube laser cutting systems (ByTube Star 130 and ByTube Star 330) with fully automatic tube feeding and cutting for round and square tubes up to 305mm diameter, including weld seam detection and laser scan for real-time tube profile compensation, targeted at tube and profile processing fabricators.
• Xpert Pro press brake CNC press brake for sheet metal bending with smart technologies including automatic dynamic crowning, thickness detection, and laser angle measuring system (LAMS) for precision bend accuracy.
• ByBend Star press brakes Press brake series (ByBend Star 120, ByBend Star 40, ByBend Star 80) providing smart, intuitively operable metal bending for a range of bending requirements in sheet metal fabrication.
• ByBend Smart press brake Smart press brake machine with automated bending capabilities and smart control features that enhance productivity and reduce operator skill requirements.
• Xpert 250-1000 heavy-duty press brake Large-tonnage sheet metal bending machine for heavy-duty industrial bending applications requiring high force and long bending lengths.
• Bystronic Rofin high-precision laser applications High-precision laser applications brand for medical technology and semiconductor markets, including micro material processing, marking, engraving and drilling, acquired from Coherent Corp. and operating as the Bystronic Rofin business unit.
• BySort automated parts sorting Automated parts sorting system for laser cutting applications that automatically sorts cut parts from sheets based on order, reducing manual sorting time and stacking errors.
• ByTrans automated material handling Material handling automation system for automated loading and unloading of sheet metal into laser cutting machines, including shuttle tables and material transport capabilities.
• ByTower automated material storage Automated material storage tower system enabling bulk material purchasing and precision timing of material delivery to machines, reducing production floor space requirements.
• Mobile Bending Cell Automated bending cell with a mobile robot that can be connected to press brakes within 10 minutes, enabling manual operation during day shifts and fully automated off-shift and weekend production.
• BySoft Suite software platform Software platform that digitalises and connects sheet metal fabrication operations from order entry through finished parts, including BySoft CAM (offline programming and bend simulation), BySoft Insight (real-time monitoring and OEE analytics), and ByVision (CNC control with graphical 3D simulation and tooling identification).
• Smart Factory solution Integrated manufacturing solution combining Bystronic machines, automation systems and software for networked sheet metal production, enabling end-to-end digitalization and intelligent production control.
• ByCare Service Packages Comprehensive service packages covering preventive maintenance, 360° Customer Advisor, customer training (ByAcademy), parts and consumables, and power upgrades for Bystronic equipment, sold on annual subscription terms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiber lasers consume up to 3x less energy than CO2 lasers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coherent Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Bystronic completed acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit (Rofin), expanding into medical technology, semiconductors, and general manufacturing. The acquisition includes laser applications for micro material processing, marking, engraving, and drilling. Approximately 400 employees transferred to Bystronic with annual sales of around USD 100 million.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BLM Group: Italian specialist in tube processing and laser cutting systems. Direct comparable to Bystronic's ByTube Star tube laser product line and serves similar fabrication customers.
• LVD Group: Belgian manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting machines, and sheet metal automation. Directly comparable product portfolio to Bystronic with similar customer base in industrial fabrication shops.
• Trumpf: German-based global leader in industrial laser cutting and bending machinery for sheet metal. Closest direct competitor to Bystronic across laser cutting systems, press brakes, and tube processing with comparable technology depth and global scale.
• Salvagnini: Italian manufacturer specializing in flexible sheet metal fabrication systems including panel benders, laser cutters, and automated FMS lines. Closely comparable to Bystronic in Smart Factory and automation positioning.
• Prima Power: Italian-based manufacturer of laser cutting machines, punch-laser combos, press brakes, and automation. Direct competitor across the full sheet metal fabrication value chain.
• Amada: Japanese manufacturer of sheet metal machinery including laser cutters, press brakes, and punching machines. Directly competes with Bystronic in the same product categories serving global metal fabrication customers.
• Mazak: Japanese machine tool manufacturer with a significant fiber laser cutting product line (Optipes) competing head-to-head with Bystronic's ByStar Fiber and ByCut series in sheet metal fabrication.

Emerging players

• HSG (HG Laser): Chinese fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer growing rapidly in domestic and international markets. Competes with Bystronic particularly in mid-range and price-sensitive segments.
• Han's Laser: Chinese laser equipment manufacturer with broad product portfolio including sheet metal fiber laser cutters. Increasingly competitive globally on price-performance and a key disruptive force in the laser cutting market.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Electric: Large Japanese conglomerate offering fiber laser cutting machines (eGX, GX-F) as part of a much broader industrial automation portfolio. Competes in Bystronic's core laser cutting segment while serving diverse other industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bystronicusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/bystronicgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bystronicgroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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