OTEC
Manufactures innovative vibratory finishing and mass finishing machines for precision surface finishing, burr removal, and part polishing across industrial sectors including additive manufacturing post-processing.
- CEO / Founder
- Soran Jota
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vibratory finishing systems; Centrifugal disc finishing machines; Wet finishing systems; Dry finishing systems; Polishing machines
Technological Advantage
Integrated machine-media system approach with proprietary finishing processes (drag finishing, stream finishing, electro finishing) that outperform manual polishing in repeatability and throughput for post-processing AM parts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Automated precision surface finishing systems that replace manual polishing with higher consistency and throughput, enabling AM part post-processing at scale across aerospace, medical, automotive, and tooling sectors.
How They Differentiate
OTEC pioneered mechanized drag finishing and stream finishing processes that achieve surface quality previously only possible by hand polishing, with greater precision and consistency. Their proprietary process media and machine combinations are co-developed with customers for specific applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring precision part finishing and post-processing
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Medical Devices; Aerospace; Jewelry & Watchmaking; Tooling; Dental
Competitors
Rösler Oberflächentechnik (Germany); Walther Trowal (Germany)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue ~€36M (2022); ~150 employees; 80+ global agencies
Major Milestones
Founded 1996 in Straubenhardt, Baden-Württemberg. Grew from local jewelry/watchmaking polisher to global player. Expanded to 8,000m² facility. Reached ~€36M revenue by 2022. Launched dedicated additive manufacturing post-processing solutions. Operates Europe 24/7 emergency service.
Notable Customers
Arthur Farr GmbH; GYSIN AG