Increase efficiency, reduce complexity.
Spanflug Technologies GmbH is a Munich-based technology company that provides an intelligent platform for the efficient procurement of manufactured parts.
We intelligently connect supply and demand
The aim of our intelligent manufacturing platform for individual drawing parts is to digitally network supply and demand, automate time-consuming and costly workflows and thus make procurement and manufacturing processes as quick and easy as possible for purchasers and suppliers.
Technology as the key to fast, efficient processes
On the Spanflug platform, we offer the technological infrastructure to efficiently connect supply and demand across several stages of the supply chain. Thanks to our technologically leading algorithm for CAD analysis and manufacturing planning and supported by AI, we can automate the processes around manufacturing for almost any part: From price calculation to selecting the perfect machine with free capacity.
Both sides, the purchasers sourcing parts as well as the CNC machine shops benefit from these efficient, digital processes. They can increase their efficiency, calculate and plan with more precise data and position themselves more competitively.
Buyers get access to flexibly scalable manufacturing capacities and become more agile. Our manufacturing partners can improve the utilization of their machines, compensate for fluctuations and build up an additional, attractive source of revenue.
Intelligent algorithms, AI and manufacturing expertise
From quotation to order fulfillment, our platform is based on an optimal mix of innovative algorithms and artificial intelligence on the one hand, and machining professionals and deep manufacturing expertise on the other. This allows us to automate many processes for all parties involved in the manufacturing chain. This helps companies to significantly increase their efficiency, save costs and position themselves more competitively.
What we have achieved
Thousands of customers from a wide range of industries procure their manufactured parts via Spanflug, or use our quoting software. They trust in our manufacturing expertise and innovative technology and Spanflug as a reliable partner.
> 4000
Satisfied customers
6000
CNC machines in our network
1000000
Calculated parts
Our management team
Dr. Adrian Lewis
Managing Director Software Development
Adrian Lewis completed his PhD in experimental particle physics at the University of Oxford in 2014. The focus of his work was to evaluate the large amount of data recorded at the ATLAS detector (LHC, CERN) to make a precise measurement of the probability of production (effective cross section) of W/Z bosons in proton-proton collisions. After his PhD, he worked as a software engineer at Brainlab and Cognostics. Since founding Spanflug, he has been responsible for software architecture, web development, and dev-ops. What interests him about Spanflug is the interface between mechanical engineering and computer science. Above all, he is excited by the possibility of using intelligent algorithms to make processes in the manufacturing industry more efficient.
Dr. Markus Westermeier
Managing Director Production Technology & Sales
Markus Westermeier completed his doctorate at the Institute of Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2016, where he headed the department of Cutting Machine Tools. n addition, he has experience as managing director of a manufacturing company, comprehensive production know-how and a broad network in production engineering. Markus Westermeier played a key role in developing the idea for founding Spanflug when he was confronted with the inefficient procurement process, and he recognized the potential for both customers and suppliers. At Spanflug, he is responsible for manufacturing and sales.
Spanflug story and milestones
Spanflug is a technology company that was founded as a spin-off from the Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2018. After just nine months of development, the founding team – supported by the start-up network at UnternehmerTUM – brought our digital platform to the market. After just nine months of development, the founding team – supported by the start-up network at UnternehmerTUM – brought our digital platform to the market.
Our procurement solution for turning and milling parts was launched at the end of 2018. The quoting software for CNC machine shops followed a year later. Since then, the Spanflug platform has been on a growth trajectory with currently more than 4,000 customers and a network of over 6,000 machines. Our intelligent algorithms and leading technology for part analysis also make us a competence and development partner for renowned research projects, such as the remanufacturing and sustainability project EREP or CICAM, the joint project for self-learning optimization in the hybrid machining of workpieces.
The German Machine Tool Builders Association (VDW) became a shareholder in Spanflug in 2020, and CERATIZIT S.A. in 2024. The support of these strategic partners enables us to further develop our core technology, continuously offer our customers new value-added functionality and make our solutions available to an even broader international market.
Our partners and supporters
A strong team
In our growing team, more than 50 colleagues from currently 11 countries are working with full commitment to transform the Spanflug mission into customer efficiency. We highly value team spirit.
Careers at Spanflug
At Spanflug, we offer applicants the opportunity to develop and market innovative solutions that simplify day-to-day work in the manufacturing industry and make companies more efficient. You find more information about Spanflug as an employer and our vacancies on our careers page.
