Innoclamp GmbH

What Innoclamp GmbH does

Innoclamp GmbH is a German industrial engineering company founded in 2015 as an academic spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (Fraunhofer IPT) in Aachen. The company develops modular hydraulic and mechatronic clamping systems for CNC machining operations, with a specific focus on geometrically complex, thin-walled, and vibration-prone workpieces. It operates from a single headquarters at An der Glashütte 11 in Aachen and serves manufacturing customers in aerospace, turbine/blisk production, automotive, and general precision CNC machining through a direct, sales-led go-to-market motion that includes technical consultation, custom concept development, and on-site demonstration.

The company's commercial portfolio comprises four core modular systems: INNOCLICKER (a reusable modular hydraulic clamping system with pneumatic pressure generation and standardized click-lock connectors for rapid changeover), INNOFLOAT (a floating clamping system whose elements adapt to workpiece geometry and lock frictionally for distortion-free machining of large thin-walled components), BLISKER (a patented automated stabilizing and vibration-damping system for thin-walled parts, retrieved from and returned to the tool magazine like a regular tool), and INNOCARRIER (a carrier system that maintains machining references across multiple machines and process steps for automated series production of complex workpieces without reclamping). Patents are granted on BLISKER and INNOFLOAT. In parallel, Innoclamp runs four active research projects — FixTronic (mechatronic active vibration damping using sensors and piezo actuators), HgroKa (compliant tool clamping for surface post-processing with large-radius carbide tools), Pinocchio (variable-length toolholder clamping for reduced overhang and vibration), and VoKoES (hydraulic compensation of residual-stress distortion in large aerospace thin-walled components) — in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPT, Fraunhofer IEM, RWTH Aachen institutes (SLA, ACCESS, ACAM), ModuleWorks, and multiple industry partners.

Name

Innoclamp GmbH

Legal name

Innoclamp GmbH

Website

https://innoclamp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innoclamp GmbH is a German industrial engineering firm founded in 2015 as a Fraunhofer IPT spin-off, developing modular hydraulic and mechatronic clamping systems for CNC machining of complex thin-walled workpieces, serving aerospace, turbine, and precision manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

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Product category

CNC Workholding and Clamping Systems

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• CNC clamping systems
• Modular workholding solutions
• Vibration damping clamping
• Thin-walled workpiece clamping
• Hydraulic clamping fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Clamping Systems: Sale of custom-developed clamping systems tailored to customer production requirements, including design, production, and commissioning services.
2. Modular Clamping Products: Sale of standardized modular clamping systems (INNOCLICKER, INNOFLOAT, BLISKER, INNOCARRIER) with reusable components for multiple workpiece applications.
3. Professional Services: Engineering and consulting services including concept development, FEM simulations, commissioning, maintenance, and technology consulting for clamping optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Innoclamp GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells modular hydraulic and mechatronic clamping systems for CNC machining operations. Its product lines (INNOCLICKER, INNOFLOAT, BLISKER, INNOCARRIER) provide reusable, reconfigurable workholding for complex, thin-walled, and unstable workpieces, complemented by custom clamping system development, production, commissioning, maintenance, and engineering consulting services.

Product overview

Innoclamp GmbH offers a portfolio of four modular and automated hydraulic clamping systems for CNC machining applications. The core products are INNOCLICKER (universal modular system), INNOFLOAT (floating clamping for thin-walled parts), BLISKER (stabilizing system for unstable workpieces), and INNOCARRIER (carrier system for complex parts across process chains). All products feature vibration damping properties and are designed for industrial automation. The company also maintains four active research projects (FixTronic, HgroKa, Pinocchio, VoKoES) focused on advanced clamping and toolholding technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INNOCLICKER Modular hydraulic clamping system with reusable components (supply station, clamping plates, hydraulic modules) that can be quickly reconfigured for different workpieces and operated fully automated via pneumatic pump for CNC machining operations.
• INNOFLOAT Hydraulic floating clamping system for thin-walled workpieces where clamping elements adapt to workpiece geometry without deformation, then lock into position for distortion-free machining of large thin-walled components.
• BLISKER Patented automated stabilizing clamping system for thin-walled workpieces that adapts to geometry, dampens vibrations during machining, and is retrieved from and returned to the tool magazine like a regular tool.
• INNOCARRIER Carrier clamping system for automated series production of complex shaped workpieces, maintaining machining references across multiple machines and process steps without reclamping.
• Custom Clamping System Development Bespoke engineering service to develop custom clamping systems for customer-specific production workpieces where standard modular systems do not fit, including concept development, FEM simulations, and design.
• Clamping System Production, Commissioning, Maintenance, and Consulting Services Lifecycle services covering production of clamping systems, on-site commissioning, ongoing maintenance, and engineering consulting for clamping optimization in customer machining operations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer IPT (Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal parent institution and research partner. Innoclamp originated as an academic spin-off from Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, continuing research collaboration on clamping technology. Fraunhofer IPT is involved in the VoKoES research project for internal stress compensation.
• SLA (Lehrstuhl für Lasertechnik)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRWTH Aachen research institute partner in the VoKoES project, contributing to simulation work for residual stress states in semi-finished products.
• ACCESS (RWTH Aachen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRWTH Aachen research partner in the VoKoES project, contributing to FEM-simulation algorithms for component distortion during 5-axis milling.
• BoTechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in the VoKoES research project, contributing industrial expertise to the development of distortion compensation clamping systems.
• LauscherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in the VoKoES research project for internal stress compensation clamping system development.
• Fraunhofer IEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the FixTronic project for mechatronic clamping system with active vibration damping.
• ACAM (RWTH Aachen Campus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in FixTronic project for mechatronic clamping system development.
• Genter CNCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in Pinocchio project for toolholder clamping system with variable tool length.
• ReckerthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in Pinocchio project for toolholder clamping system development.
• CP-TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in HgroKa project for compliant tool clamping system development.
• CemeconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated project partner in HgroKa project, providing coating expertise for carbide tools used in surface finishing clamping systems.
• ZechaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated project partner in HgroKa project, contributing to tool micro-geometry and tooling solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schunk GmbH & Co. KG: Schunk is the global market leader in workholding and clamping technology, offering hydraulic, mechanical and magnetic chucks plus fixture systems for CNC machining. It is the most direct competitor to Innoclamp across modular clamping and zero-point workholding.
• Lang Technik GmbH: Lang Technik is a German manufacturer of modular and automated clamping systems (Makro·Grip, Stellite) for 5-axis CNC machining. It competes head-on with Innoclamp's INNOCLICKER modular platform and addresses the same aerospace and precision CNC segments.
• Hainbuch GmbH: Hainbuch is a German manufacturer of clamping and workholding technology (TOPlus, SPANNTOP) for turning and milling. It is a direct competitor in hydraulic and modular clamping for production CNC machining.
• Gressel AG: Gressel is a Swiss manufacturer of precision clamping systems (grippex, centro-p) and zero-point workholding for CNC milling. It is a direct peer in modular workholding and competes for the same aerospace/precision machining customers.
• Forkardt (Hardinge Workholding): Forkardt is a specialist in chucks, workholding and clamping solutions for turning and milling, now part of Hardinge. It directly competes with Innoclamp in hydraulic and special-application clamping for CNC production.
• Allmatic-Jakob Spannsysteme GmbH: Allmatic is a German manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical clamping systems (Micro+, Zentri) for CNC machining centers. It competes directly with Innoclamp's modular hydraulic INNOCLICKER line.
• Erowa AG: Erowa is a Swiss manufacturer of precision workholding and palletizing systems (EROWA MTS, UPC) primarily for EDM and high-precision milling. It is a direct peer in automated clamping and process-chain reference maintenance for precision components.
• DIMAC S.r.l. DIMAC is an Italian manufacturer of zero-point and modular clamping systems for CNC machining, including automated palletizing. It directly overlaps with Innoclamp's modular and automated INNOCARRIER-style offerings.
• Röhm GmbH: Röhm is a German manufacturer of clamping tools, chucks and workholding equipment for drilling, milling and turning. It is a direct peer in industrial clamping and a long-established competitor in the same end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kitagawa Europe Ltd. Kitagawa is a Japanese broad-line workholding manufacturer (power chucks, hydraulic cylinders, steady rests). It is a broader incumbent in the same industrial workholding category as Innoclamp, serving many of the same CNC and aerospace customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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