History
Our history

How it all began...

“Every part has its matching machine, and we know where it is.”
Frank SattlerCEO / Founder – Techpilot
In 1999, Frank Sattler decided to create a digital platform for drawing parts. He conceived the idea as he was working in sales for international machine tool manufacturer Trumpf. Here, he regularly received inquiries from buyers regarding which machines are available from which suppliers. On the other hand, manufacturing companies expressed a great interest in finding buyers who required their capacities, and thus the idea was born. Under the “Techpilot” brand, Frank Sattler created a digital website that brings together buyers with the matching suppliers.
20 years later and with 40,000 registered users, Techpilot is Europe’s largest platform for the manufacturing industry.
Motivated by a mission to give suppliers visibility, bring transparency to the drawing parts market, and consistently simplify sourcing, forming ideal partnerships continues to be the driving force for Techpilot.
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