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Automated Optimization

Kick-off test phase

As of now, our customers are testing our product innovation 'Automated Optimization'. The optimization algorithm enables a fully automated redesign of highly optimizable single sheet metal parts. In real time, it generates several solution proposals for a more cost-effective production.

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Support of additional file formats

Our platform enables the support of additional 3D CAD formats right away! Besides stp. files, our service now also supports the SolidWorks file formats SLDPRT and SLDASM.

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New feedback tool

In order to continuously develop our service, your feedback is important! On our App, you can now share your experiences with us.

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TRUMPF invests a further 3.2 million euros in Optimate

With the further investment of our mother company TRUMPF, we continue to pursue our vision: shaping the future of design by making expertise knowledge accessible for the global sheet metal fabrication market.

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TRUMPF invests a further 3.2 million euros in Optimate

Get to know how we will use the further investment. Read now >

Marketing Highlights 2021

Annual review: Looking back on our Marketing highlights in 2021.

Expert Interview

Part design expert Thomas talks about digitization in the sheet metal industry and gives insights into current trends.

Man vs. Machine

Three exciting duels, three steps how to optimize your parts.

Behind the scenes: Meet our former intern Laura

Let's take a glimpse behind the curtain and focus on the passionate minds of Optimate who make everything happen.

Optimate celebrates its first anniversary

'Founding a start-up is somehow a roller coaster. If you accept that it will get rough, you will have fun on the ride.'

Optimization with machine learning

'Digital solutions for manufacturing are currently transforming the industry. Particularly, Stuttgart is an interesting hub for start-ups - Optimate is a prime example.'

How to bring sheet metal design into the digital age

‘The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.‘ (Steve Jobs)

Press releases & publications

Sheet metal knowledge at the push of a button

08/22/2022 I METAL WORKING

TRUMPF invests a further 3.2 million euros in Optimate

04/07/2022 I TRUMPF

Fully automatic part optimization

12/03/2021 | MaschinenMarkt

Exclusive Interview I 'Digitalization is on the rise'

10/26/2021 | stahl + eisen

TRUMPF start-up optimizes sheet metal parts digitally

09/08/2021 | BLECH

TRUMPF spins off the start-ups Optimate and ScaleNC

09/22/2020 I TRUMPF