Lino GmbH

The Engineering Automation Specialist for Mechanical and Plant Engineering

Leading Innovation. Simply Integrated. Intelligently Automated.

We automate engineering processes—from sales and design to manufacturing. As a software developer and integration specialist, we combine product configuration, CAD automation, system integration, and AI-powered process automation into a comprehensive engineering automation platform.

The result: Manufacturing companies with a wide range of product variants are shortening lead times, eliminating sources of manual error, and scaling their engineering capacity—without hiring additional staff.

Engineering Automation by Lino: Less Complexity. Fewer Errors. Higher Throughput.

What We Mean by Engineering Automation

Engineering automation means end-to-end digitization and automation of the entire technical order process—not just individual tools, but the entire process chain.

Standard software for CAD, PDM, or ERP each covers their respective functional areas. However, gaps arise between these systems: manual data transfers, redundant data entry, and error-prone coordination. This is exactly where Lino comes in.

With the Lino® Hub platform as a central integration hub, we connect heterogeneous system landscapes—CAD, CAM, CPQ, PDM, PLM, ERP, and CRM—into a single automated end-to-end process.

The scope of automation addressed by Lino spans the four levels listed in the right-hand column:

Configuration Automation – Complex product variants are configured based on rules, technically validated, and made available as quotes. Sales and engineering teams work from the same data source.

Design Automation – 3D models, drawings, and bill of materials are automatically generated from configuration results. Rule-based design automation replaces repetitive manual design work.

Integration Automation – Data flows bidirectionally and seamlessly between all involved systems. Connectors, standardized data models, and the hub architecture ensure that no information needs to be entered twice or transferred manually.

Intelligent Automation – AI-powered agents assist with requirements gathering, design optimization, and process control. Always traceable, auditable, and with human-in-the-loop

We are a young company growing quite rapidly. Scalable digital support becomes increasingly important in that context. With the Lino team, we made a great leap forward and the knowledge of our employees is now available to the whole company.
Wolfgang Baumgartner, Head of Engineering, motion06 GmbH

Why Companies Work with Lino

  • Fast, visible results instead of long-term projects – tangible benefits in under 30 days.
  • Predictable quality and reduced risk through standardized, tested software modules.
  • Scalable engineering automation architecture – from the first use case to an enterprise-wide platform.
  • A combination of software, consulting, and implementation – all from a single source.
  • Long-term partnership with a clear roadmap – we grow with your requirements.

Lino enables engineering automation to be productive – and results to be measurable.

Approach & Quality Commitment

Lino Engineering Automation Solutions…

  • are standardized, tested, and documented.
  • are developed in compliance with the GDPR.
  • adhere to the principle of Privacy by Design.
  • are transparency-driven with clear KPIs.
  • are continuously improved through feedback and telemetry.
  • create long-term, sustainable value.

We work in partnership, with a commitment to reliability and a focus on results.

Measurable Customer Value

Our references demonstrate how industrial companies use Lino to automate their engineering processes end-to-end—from inquiry to production. Through 3D product configuration, automated design, and seamless system integration, our customers drastically reduce sales and design cycles while simultaneously improving quality and process reliability.

Why Engineering Automation—and why choose Lino?

The Missing 20 Percent

Off-the-shelf software often covers 80% of requirements. The crucial remaining 20%—the integration between systems, process-specific logic, and industry-specific automation rules—remain unaddressed. Lino delivers this 20% as a product, not as a project: stable, tested, scalable, and ready for immediate use.

Productive Benefits in < 30 Days

Instead of months-long implementation projects, we rely on modular, reusable components and proven templates. A clearly defined use case, a proof of concept with guaranteed results, and measurable business benefits in less than 30 days—that is our commitment.

Integration as a Principle

We don’t think in terms of individual tools, but rather in terms of end-to-end process chains. The Lino® Hub platform orchestrates engineering processes across CAD, CPQ, PDM, ERP, and CRM—in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Open interfaces and standardized connectors make integration fast, secure, and scalable.

Quality by Design

Our software is standardized, stable, and thoroughly tested. Integrated quality assurance, automated testing, and an “AI-by-default” approach ensure that automation does not come at the expense of reliability.

Measurable Results

At least 30% fewer errors, 25–50% shorter turnaround times, and 99.9% system availability—these aren’t just promises, but the benchmarks against which we measure our performance.

Secure & Auditable

GDPR-compliant architectures, clear role models, and human-in-the-loop approaches ensure maximum security and traceability. Every automated step is documented and auditable.

Integration as a Principle

We are committed to reliability, transparency, and long-term partnerships. Quick response times, a clear focus on your needs, and regular progress reviews are second nature to us.

Leading Innovation for Almost 20 Years

Since our founding in 2007, we have combined practical implementation experience with in-house product development. Our own roadmaps, continuous improvement, and the consistent integration of new technologies such as AI ensure that innovation at Lino is practical—not just theoretical.
The introduction of a configuration system is often met with skepticism. Those who adopt CPQ or Design Automation despite all reservations are subsequently reluctant to talk about the benefits gained: ‘Better if the competition doesn’t find out.’
Karl Obermann, Technical Journalist

Milestones in the Company’s History

Philosophy

Quality

We provide our clients with the highest level of service and ensure a high degree of professionalism throughout our partnership.

Every aspect of our consulting services is focused on delivering excellence. The cornerstones of our approach are a transparent corporate vision, a customer-centric mindset, fair partnerships, the active involvement of all employees, and the optimization of internal processes.

Mission Statement

In a rapidly changing world, adaptability and mobility are just as important as reliability and sustainability.

Our goal is our customers’ success. We are confident in the quality of our software products and our employees. We hold ourselves to high standards and rely on strong partnerships to meet even additional requirements to the best of our ability.

Key Values

Lino creates sustainable value for customers, investors, and employees. In doing so, the company acts in a socially and ethically responsible manner.

Business success requires a solid, broad foundation. Lino’s core values can be summed up quite well by the following terms: customer focus; employee focus; partnership; enthusiasm; innovation; professionalism; and cost-effectiveness.

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