IKOffice
Develops industry-specific ERP and MES software solutions for tool, mold, and fixture manufacturing, including additive manufacturing workflows, optimizing production planning and resource management.
- CEO / Founder
- Ingo Kuhlmann
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
IKOffice MoldManager; IKOffice LivingERP; IKOffice LivingMES
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration between project-based MoldManager and article-based LivingERP creates seamless process chains from design to series production, protected by trade secrets and long-term customer collaborations.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces administrative overhead by 30% through automated quotation tracking and order processing, cuts production planning time by 40% with integrated capacity management, and improves workshop efficiency by 25% via real-time MES monitoring, enabling faster project delivery and cost control.
How They Differentiate
Unlike generic MES/ERP platforms, IKOffice offers 3x faster implementation (6-8 weeks vs industry average 6+ months) for tooling shops due to pre-configured industry templates, and provides 24/7 German-language support versus global competitors' slower response times.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small to medium-sized tool, mold, model, fixture, machine, and plant manufacturers, including tool and die departments of large corporations in automotive, medical technology, food, safety, and cosmetics industries.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical Technology; Food; Safety; Cosmetics; Tool and Mold Making
Competitors
Siemens Opcenter; Dassault Systèmes DELMIA; PTC Windchill
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Increased market penetration in Portugal during the Corona crisis with its IKOffice MoldManager planning software for tool and mold making.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1994; Developed IKOffice MoldManager over 20+ years of customer collaboration; Partnership with Tebis and ISTMA in 2023
Notable Customers
Johannes Becker Werkzeugbau GmbH