ELCEDE Electronic Laser Consulting Engineering GmbH

What ELCEDE Electronic Laser Consulting Engineering GmbH does

ELCEDE Electronic Laser Consulting Engineering GmbH is a German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Kirchheim unter Teck, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs and builds CNC-controlled capital equipment for the die-making industry, serving manufacturers of stamping tools used in packaging, labels, and industrial die-cut products. Its product portfolio spans four categories: tooling (rule processing centers COILMATE pro and COILMATE evo, creasing rule system CUTMATE evo, automatic nick milling machine NICKMATE, plus in-house manufactured DieMond Tools tungsten carbide consumables, and STL proprietary rule preparation software); laser cutting systems for flatbed dieboards (LASERMATE pro, LCS evo) and rotary dieboards (ROTAMATE pro), plus the LCS evo combo single-machine combined flatbed/rotary solution; HSC milling centers (COUNTERMATE evo) for counter plates and stripping boards; and waterjet cutting systems (RUBBERMATE) for rubber and soft materials at up to 3800 bar. The technology stack emphasizes proprietary automation features branded under the QUICK series (QUICKSCAN engraving heads, QUICKMILL tool changers, QUICKNICK modules, QUICKCLAMP pneumatic clamping, QUICKTOP topology measurement), with STL software functioning as the integrated workflow backbone across the machine family.

The company operates as a private GmbH (limited liability company) with a small headcount of eight employees and a single managing director, Marc Butenuth. Its revenue model is direct B2B capital equipment sales with no e-commerce or self-serve channels, supported by 50% deposit / 50% on readiness-for-dispatch payment terms. Revenue streams include hardware sales (machines and spare parts), STL software licenses (bundled or potentially standalone), professional services (on-site service, hotline support billed per 15-minute units, 24/7 email support, and training), and a pre-owned equipment marketplace for refurbished machines. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting industrial die-making manufacturers, with direct email routing for machines, spare parts, and service inquiries. Geographic reach is described as global with international on-site service capability, though documented operating geography is concentrated in EMEA with Germany as the primary market. The company maintains a registered trademark portfolio covering nine brand families and operates organic social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) alongside product flyer and video downloads as its primary marketing surface.

Name

ELCEDE Electronic Laser Consulting Engineering GmbH

Legal name

ELCEDE Electronic-Laser-Consulting-Engineering GmbH

Website

https://elcede.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ELCEDE is a German industrial equipment manufacturer (est. 1981) that designs and builds CNC laser cutting, rule processing, HSC milling, and waterjet systems for the die-making industry, serving packaging and label manufacturers through direct B2B sales, supported by proprietary STL software and tungsten carbide consumables.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Die-making equipment manufacturing

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

Keywords

• Laser cutting systems
• Die-making equipment
• Rule processing systems
• Milling centers
• Waterjet cutting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim unter Teck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of die-making machinery including laser cutting systems, rule processing centers, milling systems, and waterjet cutting systems. Capital equipment sales with standard payment terms (50% deposit, 50% on readiness for dispatch).
2. Software Licenses: STL rule preparation software sold as integrated solution with ELCEDE machines and potentially as standalone license.
3. Service and Maintenance: On-site service, maintenance contracts, hotline support agreements, training, online diagnostics. Service staff available 24/7 via email, hotline 5 days/week.
4. Spare Parts: Replacement parts and consumables including DieMond Tools tungsten carbide components.
5. Pre-owned Equipment: Sale of refurbished/used machines including laser systems and tooling equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ELCEDE designs, manufactures and services industrial machines used to produce flat-bed cutting and creasing dies for the packaging industry, including laser cutting systems, rule processing/bending systems, milling centers and waterjet cutting systems. The company complements its hardware with proprietary STL software and supports customers globally with on-site service, spare parts, and pre-owned equipment.

Product overview

ELCEDE Electronic Laser Consulting Engineering GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial manufacturing equipment for die making, organized into four main product categories: Tooling (rule processing and bending systems), Laser (laser cutting systems for flatbed and rotary dieboards), Counter (milling centers), and Rubber (waterjet cutting systems). The Tooling lineup includes COILMATE pro and COILMATE evo for rule processing, CUTMATE evo for creasing rules, NICKMATE for nick milling, DieMondTools tungsten carbide accessories, and STL proprietary software. The Laser category features LASERMATE pro and LCS evo for flatbed dieboards, ROTAMATE pro for rotary dieboards, and LCS evo combo for combined flatbed/rotary capability. COUNTERMATE evo provides HSC milling for stripping boards, while RUBBERMATE offers waterjet cutting for rubber and soft materials. The products are designed as standalone industrial machines primarily for packaging and die-making applications, with the STL software serving as the central preparation tool for rule processing across the machine lineup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STL Software: Rule preparation software for steel rule processing machines
• DieMondTools
• QUICKMILL
• QUICKSCAN
• QUICKCLAMP
• QUICKNICK
• QUICKLOAD
• MEASUREMATE

Products and services

• COILMATE pro Rule processing system for die-makers; automates rule preparation for cutting and creasing dies.
• COILMATE evo Rule processing machine for die-making shops, used to prepare and cut steel rule for cutting dies.
• CUTMATE evo Rule processing/cutting system for producing cutting dies used in packaging manufacturing.
• NICKMATE Rule notching system for die-making, used to cut notches into steel rule for cutting dies.
• DieMondTools Tooling/accessory line offered by ELCEDE for die-making operations.
• STL Software Proprietary CAD/CAM software from ELCEDE for designing and processing cutting and creasing dies, integrated with ELCEDE's machine lineup.
• LASERMATE pro Laser cutting system for producing cutting dies used in the packaging industry.
• ROTAMATE pro Rotary rule processing system for die-making shops, used to produce rotary cutting dies.
• LCS evo Laser cutting system for cutting dies, including adaptive rule creasing capability for creasing-rule production.
• LCS evo combo Combined laser cutting system variant for die-making operations, integrating multiple cutting/creasing functions.
• COUNTERMATE evo Counter-making (counter / ejection rubber preparation) machine for die-making production.
• RUBBERMATE System for producing ejection rubber used in cutting and creasing dies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10x longer tool lifetime (up to 1 million punches) with DieMond Tools tungsten carbide vs HSS
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zünd Systemtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of digital cutting systems and modular cutting machines serving packaging, print, and signage markets, with comparable technology platforms and overlapping customer base in industrial converters.
• Spartanics: US-based manufacturer of die-cutting, laser cutting, and digital finishing equipment for labels, packaging, and printing, offering directly comparable flatbed die-cutting technology to ELCEDE's LASERMATE/LCS product lines.
• Preco, Inc. US provider of laser-based converting and die-cutting systems for industrial, packaging, and electronics applications, with overlapping laser processing technology for flatbed dieboards and similar converting use cases.
• ATOM S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of die-making equipment including rule benders, nicking machines, and laser cutting systems for the packaging and printing industries — the most direct head-to-head competitor to ELCEDE in European die-making machinery.
• KAMA GmbH: German manufacturer of die-cutting, finishing, and converting equipment for packaging and graphics applications, with overlapping product categories in flatbed die cutting and finishing machinery.
• Iberica AG: Germany-based manufacturer of die-making tools and equipment for the packaging industry, with comparable focus on flatbed die-making tooling and rule processing — a regional direct peer in the same niche.

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: German global leader in industrial laser technology and machine tools, supplying laser sources and cutting systems that compete at the technology layer with ELCEDE's laser-based dieboard cutting solutions.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: German global incumbent in printing presses and post-press equipment, serving commercial printers and packaging converters — a broader competitor whose finishing and converting portfolio overlaps with the upstream tooling used in die-making.
• BOBST SA: Swiss global leader in packaging machinery and services for folding cartons, corrugated, labels, and flexible packaging. A broad incumbent whose die-cutting and folder-gluer lines address the same converter customers ELCEDE serves.
• Bystronic Laser AG: Swiss manufacturer of laser cutting and bending machinery, primarily for sheet metal but with broader industrial laser technology that could encroach on die-board laser cutting applications as the technology commoditizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB4n3carOZ8CFu8EL3odM8A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElcedeGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcede-electronic-laser-consulting-engineering-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/elcede_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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