Copenhagen – September 18, 2026 -- Configit has been named a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Discrete Manufacturing Technologies, 2026, appearing in both the Product Configuration Platform and Product Rejuvenation categories.
Gartner links manufacturer profitability to the shift from engineer-to-order to configure-to-order models
According to the July 6, 2026 report by Gartner analysts Alexander Hoeppe, Sudip Pattanayak, Marc Halpern and Kentaro Shikanai, manufacturers are transforming engineer-to-order businesses into configure-to-order operations to capture greater profitability. The report states that manufacturers require efficient tools to manage increasingly complex product variants to meet B2B and consumer demand for customized, servitized products.
Sustainability pressure drives demand for modular product design and rejuvenation
Gartner's report ties the Product Rejuvenation category to a broader sustainability movement, noting that software-defined products built on standardized platforms unlock new revenue streams while requiring hardware upgrades to support evolving digital capabilities. The analysts describe a shift toward durable materials, superior craftsmanship, and leased-asset models where components are reused and upgraded rather than discarded.
Service-based revenue models reduce waste and raw material consumption
Gartner states that repair, refurbishment and upgrade offerings generate new revenue streams by monetizing product longevity and modularity. Extending product life cycles through modular design and remanufacturing lowers costs by cutting waste disposal and virgin raw material use, the report finds.
Configit Ace builds a central data backbone for configurable products across their lifecycle
Configit Ace is a composable SaaS product configuration and variant management solution built on the company's patented Virtual Tabulation (VT) technology, which manages complex configuration logic with deterministic accuracy at enterprise scale. The platform connects product configuration data end-to-end, from initial design through delivery, maintenance and rejuvenation, and supports manufacturers seeking to maintain a centralized, verified database of their installed base for maintenance and upgrade planning.
CEO ties Gartner recognition to AI-powered product Configit Ace Prompt
Johan Salenstedt, CEO of Configit, said the company was founded to help manufacturers manage product complexity with greater accuracy and confidence, and that its solutions have evolved to support sustainable business practices. He said the recent introduction of Configit Ace Prompt applies AI advancements to power the next generation of manufacturing, and that the dual Gartner sample vendor listing confirms the scalability and maturity of the company's approach.