CATTIN usinage numérique de précision

What CATTIN usinage numérique de précision does

CATTIN usinage numérique de précision is a family-owned French precision CNC machining company headquartered in Gières, near Grenoble, founded in 1956 by Jean Cattin and operated across three family generations. The firm runs a tightly held 12-person operation that delivers high-precision components through 5-axis simultaneous CNC machining, supported by automated palletized production cells (five deployed as of 2022) and an in-house final inspection lab performing contact and contactless 3D measurement, surface roughness testing, and contour analysis.

Its core offering is project-based precision machining of complex parts in difficult materials — titanium, Inconel, engineered plastics, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper alloys — wrapped with engineering support (cost-performance-machinability optimization, custom design and reengineering, drawings and 3D model deliverables), methods support through industrialization, and a quality management function. Customers are reached via direct enterprise sales with no channel intermediaries, complemented by event-driven engagement (Paris Air Show since 2019) and a light social/web presence.

CATTIN monetizes exclusively through per-project quotations based on technical specifications, with no disclosed pricing tiers, subscriptions, or recurring contracts. It serves nine verticals — aerospace, aeronautics, medical devices (ISO 13485 certified since 2017), defense/tactical, semiconductors, cryogenics, energy, machine tools, and radioastronomy — operating exclusively within France and generating revenue without any disclosed external funding or institutional investor involvement.

Name

CATTIN usinage numérique de précision

Legal name

CATTIN usinage numérique de précision

Website

https://cattin-usinage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CATTIN is a family-owned French precision CNC machining company founded in 1956, specializing in 5-axis simultaneous machining of complex parts in titanium, Inconel, and other advanced materials for aerospace, medical device, defense, semiconductor, and energy customers in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• 5-axis machining services
• Aerospace component machining
• Medical device machining
• Contract manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision CNC Machining Services: Core revenue stream from precision CNC machining of complex parts across multiple materials (titanium, Inconel, engineered plastics, aluminum, copper alloys, stainless steel) for demanding industries including aerospace, medical, defense, semiconductors, and energy.
2. Engineering and Methods Services: Technical engineering support including cost optimization, performance tradeoffs, machinability analysis, and custom design/reengineering of parts for optimal CNC machining results. Drawing and 3D model deliverables included.
3. Quality Inspection and Testing Services: Final inspection and testing services using advanced equipment including contact and contactless 3D measurement, surface roughness testing, and contour analysis for complex precision parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CATTIN provides precision CNC machining services specializing in 5-axis simultaneous machining of complex parts from advanced materials such as titanium, Inconel, engineered plastics, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper alloys. Services span engineering, methods, programming, machining, final inspection, and quality management, delivered to demanding industries including aerospace, medical, defense, and semiconductors. The offering is supplemented by project-based costing and custom design support.

Product overview

CATTIN usinage numérique de précision is a family-owned precision CNC machining company offering a unified suite of services organized as a platform of interconnected professional services. The core offering is Precision CNC Machining Services, complemented by specialized service modules including Engineering Services (cost/performance optimization from design to manufacturing), Custom Design Services (part reengineering with complete design packages), Costing Services (technical specification-based quotations), Final Inspection and Testing (3D measurement and surface analysis), Quality Management Services, Methods Services, and Industrialization Support. The company operates across 5-axis simultaneous CNC machining capabilities and serves demanding industries including aerospace, aeronautics, medical, defense, cryogenics, energy, semiconductors, and radioastronomy. The Cattin School, launched in 2023, serves as an internal training initiative to preserve and transmit the company's accumulated expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision CNC Machining Services Core precision CNC machining services including process development, programming, machining, testing, and final inspection, specializing in 5-axis simultaneous CNC machining for aerospace, medical, defense, and semiconductor industries.
• Engineering and Custom Design Services Engineering support to optimize cost, performance, and machinability tradeoffs, guiding parts from initial design through manufacturing, including part reengineering and geometry optimization with complete design packages using drawings and 3D models.
• Final Inspection and Testing Services Contact and contactless 3D measurement, surface roughness testing, contour testing, and final inspection services for complex precision parts using advanced inspection equipment.
• Industrialization Support Services Specific services supporting industrialization of manufacturing projects, including methods department expertise and dedicated project support throughout the manufacturing process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 years of continuous operation and expertise development
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Matt DesignminorOthersArtistic direction and creative design services for website and brand communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LISI Group: French-listed global Tier-1 supplier of fasteners and precision aerospace components; overlapping end-markets and comparable precision manufacturing, but at vastly larger scale.
• Aubert & Duval: French producer of high-performance alloys and forged/machined aerospace components; broader scope but comparable in aerospace-grade metallurgy and precision component manufacturing for engines and airframes.
• Stäubli Group: Swiss precision mechatronics and robotics group with significant machining capabilities; relevant for advanced automated manufacturing approaches though broader in industrial automation than CATTIN.

Direct peers

• Mecachrome: French precision machining specialist serving aerospace, defense, and motorsport with high-tolerance components — the closest analog to CATTIN in terms of market, geography, and manufacturing approach.
• Precicast: Swiss precision casting and machining supplier serving aerospace, medical, and industrial markets; comparable as a multi-material European contract manufacturer in demanding regulated sectors.
• Tesla Engineering: UK-based precision machined components manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and science end-markets with high-tolerance components — a comparable European precision job shop in customer mix and capabilities.
• Sabca: Belgian aerospace Tier-1 supplier of precision-machined aerostructures, thrust reversal systems, and maintenance services; comparable in high-tolerance aerospace machining for major OEMs.
• Figeac Aéro: French aerospace subcontractor specializing in precision-machined structural parts and sub-assemblies for major OEMs (Airbus, Safran, Boeing); directly comparable in customer base and precision machining capability.
• Marle: French precision machining group producing implants and orthopedic components as well as industrial parts; comparable in multi-sector precision contract manufacturing and medical-grade regulatory positioning.

Others

• DMG MORI: Japanese-German manufacturer of CNC machine tools used by precision job shops like CATTIN; included as a key ecosystem participant (equipment supplier) rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4vSsfIqKhqzoxlYoYAZNrw
• Instagraminstagram.com/cattin.by.dker/?hl=fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cattin-usinage-numerique

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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