tebis

What tebis does

Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG is a privately-held German software company founded in 1984, headquartered in Planegg bei München (Martinsried), that develops CAD/CAM and MES software for the manufacturing industry. The company operates through 13 sales and service locations worldwide, supported by 400 employees and a network of 20 distributors, serving customers in 33 countries. Its core platform, Tebis 4.1, is a modular suite combining CAM software (milling, turning, EDM, laser), CAD software, CAQ quality software, and the ProLeiS MES for end-to-end digital planning and control of manufacturing processes. Notable proprietary components include SmartOps Technology for automated CAD/CAM optimization, Tebis Automill for automated milling, and a CNC Simulator with millimeter-accurate virtual machine and tool simulation used for collision-checked NC programming.

Tebis specializes in single-part and small-series manufacturing for die, mold, and model making, with named enterprise customers spanning global automotive OEMs (BMW Group, Volkswagen, Daimler, Porsche, Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, BYD, Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover), aerospace (Airbus Helicopters, Liebherr-Aerospace), industrial robotics (KUKA), and tool/mold specialists (Schneider Form, Siebenwurst, ThyssenKrupp System Engineering). Documented customer outcomes include a 50% reduction in CAD design time at BMW Group Design, zero collision rates at GEDIA through virtual simulation, and a 30% improvement in machine run time via digital die manufacturing transformation.

The company monetizes through software licenses (perpetual or subscription, modular and tailored to customer machines and IT environments), recurring software maintenance contracts including updates and help-desk support, and professional services delivered through Tebis Consulting, a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Göppingen, Germany that provides process optimization and digital transformation consulting to mid-market manufacturers. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, the 20-distributor channel, and a multi-channel marketing approach encompassing the Tebis Academy, webinars, trade shows, LinkedIn/X/YouTube presence, and industry research publications.

Name

tebis

Legal name

Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG

Website

https://tebisuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG is a privately-held German software company founded in 1984 that develops CAD/CAM and MES software for manufacturing companies, specializing in die, mold, model making, and production machining for automotive, aerospace, and tool/mold customers across 33 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software

NAICS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Workflow, MES & Production Orchestration for AM (IMAAACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• CAD/CAM software
• Manufacturing software
• Mold and die machining
• MES software
• CNC programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Planegg bei München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Modular CAD/CAM and MES software sold as perpetual or subscription licenses with coordinated structures tailored to machines, IT environment, and customer requirements
2. Software Maintenance: Ongoing software maintenance contracts including updates, help desk support, and access to Tebis Community
3. Consulting Services: Industry-specific management consulting for process optimization, efficiency improvement, machine productivity, strategic orientation, and digital transformation for medium-sized manufacturing companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG develops CAD/CAM and MES software for industrial manufacturers, with a specialized focus on die, mold, model making, and production machining. Its solutions target the automotive and aerospace industries and support automated CNC programming and manufacturing process management.

Product overview

Tebis provides an integrated CAD/CAM/MES software suite for manufacturing companies. The core product is Tebis 4.1, a parametric CAD/CAM platform offering end-to-end manufacturing processes. The software is modular, combining CAM software (CNC programming, automation, simulation), CAD software (manufacturing-optimized design), CAQ software (quality control), and MES software (ProLeiS for manufacturing planning and control). Key add-on modules include SmartOps Technology for automated CAD/CAM optimization, Tebis Automill for automated milling, Tebis Browser for CAD file viewing without full workstation installation, and Tebis Smart Test for validation. The solution specializes in single-part and small-series manufacturing for die, mold, and model making industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tebis Consulting: Industry-specific management consulting division providing practical consulting for medium-sized manufacturing companies, focusing on process optimization, efficiency improvement, machine productivity, and strategic orientation.
• ProLeiS

Products and services

• SmartOps
• Automill
• CNC Simulator
• ProLeiS

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in CAD design time for vehicle outer skin surfaces (from ~100 hours to ~50 hours for medium complexity models)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VDWF (Verband Deutscher Werkzeug- und Formenbau)minorOthersIndustry association membership for tool and mold manufacturing professionals
• Modell-Formenbau (European Mold and Model Association)minorOthersEuropean industry association for model and mold manufacturing
• ENX/TISAXminorOthersTISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) membership for automotive industry security assessment
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorOthersGerman Mechanical Engineering Industry Association membership
• Hermle (Machine Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative project for VW Bus model manufacturing using Hermle C 650 machine and Tebis CAD/CAM software - demonstrating seamless integration between Tebis software and Hermle machining centers

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (ESPRIT, EDGECAM): Hexagon's ESPRIT and EDGECAM CAM products directly target the same die, mold, and production-machining workflows as Tebis 4.1, serving overlapping automotive and aerospace customers. Hexagon adds metrology and quality capabilities that map to Tebis's CAQ offering, making it a strong comparable in mid-market CAM.
• Mastercam (CNC Software): Mastercam is one of the most widely installed CAM packages globally, competing directly with Tebis in milling, turning, and wire EDM programming across mold, die, and production machining shops. Mastercam's broad mid-market installed base and active reseller network make it a primary direct competitor for Tebis in North America and Europe.
• Open Mind Technologies (hyperMILL): Open Mind's hyperMILL is widely regarded as a premium 5-axis CAM solution competing with Tebis in mold, die, and aerospace part programming. Both vendors emphasize automated feature recognition and collision-checked toolpaths, with comparable pricing in the high-end manufacturing segment.
• Autodesk (Fusion 360, PowerMill): Autodesk Fusion 360 and PowerMill compete directly with Tebis in CAM for milling, turning, and 5-axis machining, with a cloud-native subscription model and aggressive pricing. Fusion 360 also targets Tebis's CAD/CAM integration thesis with integrated CAD-CAM-CAE in a single browser-accessible platform.
• Vero Software (WorkNC, Edgecam, VISI): Vero Software's WorkNC, Edgecam, and VISI portfolios directly overlap Tebis's mold, die, and production-machining focus. Hexagon acquired Vero, strengthening its competitive position against Tebis in the mold-and-die CAM niche.

Emerging players

• ZWSoft (ZW3D): ZWSoft offers an integrated CAD/CAM platform (ZW3D) at significantly lower price points than Tebis, targeting small and mid-sized manufacturers globally with a particular strength in Asia. ZWSoft represents both a price-based competitive threat and a potential partner or acquisition target in Tebis's mid-market expansion strategy.
• CGTech (VERICUT): CGTech's VERICUT is a leading CNC simulation and verification software that competes directly with Tebis's CNC Simulator module for collision-checked programming. VERICUT is often deployed alongside CAM systems (including Tebis) but increasingly positioned as a standalone safety/verification layer in aerospace and medical manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries Software (NX CAM): Siemens' PLM/CAD/CAM portfolio (NX, Solid Edge, Teamcenter) competes head-on with Tebis in CNC programming and digital manufacturing, particularly in automotive and aerospace. Unlike Tebis's mid-market focus, Siemens offers a much broader enterprise PLM stack but is increasingly cloud-enabled (Xcelerator).
• Dassault Systèmes (CATIA, DELMIA): Dassault's CATIA and DELMIA portfolios serve automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing with end-to-end design-to-production capabilities. DELMIA directly competes with Tebis's ProLeiS MES for digital manufacturing orchestration, while CATIA overlaps Tebis CAD in model and surface design.

Regional players

• BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM provides affordable CAD/CAM solutions for small to mid-sized machine shops in North America, particularly in production machining and mold making. While less feature-rich than Tebis 4.1, BobCAD competes on price and ease-of-use for shops Tebis might otherwise address with entry-level offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TebisUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/tebisag
• Facebookfacebook.com/TebisAG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/12205735/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/tebisag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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