KOMP-ACT

What KOMP-ACT does

KOMP-ACT SA is a Swiss private company headquartered in Renens that designs and manufactures electric linear motion automation components — primarily tubular direct-drive linear motors (LMB-32A, LMB-32C), positioning and vibrating pushers (PLA-80, VLA-105), an electronic controller (DRB) supporting EtherCat/Profinet IRT/EtherNet/IP fieldbus protocols, and guide accessories. The core technology is a patented iron-core three-phase tubular stator that delivers direct-drive linear motion without mechanical transmission elements (no ball screws, belts, or gearboxes), enabling up to 95% energy reduction versus pneumatic actuators, at least 50% improvement versus comparable electric actuators, and over 50 million cycles of zero-maintenance operation at +/- 0.5mm positioning accuracy on 24/48V DC power.

The company sells its products through a direct sales organization supplemented by a distributor network and B2B industrial marketplaces (Direct Industry, Easy-Engineering), targeting machine builders and end-user manufacturers in packaging, medical/pharmaceutical, food, and printing/labelling. GTM is sales-led and consultative: prospects complete an application questionnaire to determine fit before a quote is issued. Sales coverage has been expanded into Italy and Germany. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware unit sales of actuators, pushers, controllers, and accessories; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer and end-market identities are not named in public sources.

The company traces its origin to founders with aerospace and EPFL actuator backgrounds; initial development focused on rotary motors for the electric aircraft market, then pivoted in mid-2021 to industrial linear actuators after a Swiss manufacturer engagement highlighted energy and maintenance pain points. Cumulative disclosed grant and equity funding since inception totals roughly USD 5 million across multiple Swiss and European programs (Innosuisse, FIT, Venture Kick, ESA BIC, Climate-KIC, Horizon 2020, SICTIC), with a USD 2.0 million equity round from Business Angels Switzerland closing in May 2025.

Name

KOMP-ACT

Legal name

KOMP-ACT SA

Website

https://komp-act.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KOMP-ACT SA is a Swiss manufacturer of patented direct-drive electric linear motors, pushers, and fieldbus controllers sold to industrial machine builders and end-users in packaging, medical/pharmaceutical, food, and printing/labelling automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Linear Actuators

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Electric linear actuators
• Industrial motion automation
• Direct drive technology
• Tubular linear motors
• Electric motion control

Headquarters

HQ city

Renens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Actuator Sales: Sale of electric linear actuators (LMB-32A, LMB-32C) designed for motion automation. These are the core products generating primary revenue through direct sales and distributor channels.
2. Pusher & Vibrator Sales: Sale of vibrating pushers (VLA-105) and positioning pushers (PLA-80) for high-activity applications like valve regulation and spring system resonance.
3. Electronic Controller Sales: Sale of DRB electronic controllers that manage actuator operations, supporting multiple industrial fieldbus protocols.
4. Accessories Sales: Sale of accessory products including single and double guides for linear motors, enabling customization for specific applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KOMP-ACT manufactures Swiss-made electric linear actuators, linear pushers, and electronic controllers for industrial motion automation. The products use patented direct-drive tubular linear motor technology with iron core 3-phase stators, providing energy-efficient, maintenance-free alternatives to pneumatic actuators for use in packaging machinery, medical/pharmaceutical equipment, food processing, and printing applications.

Product overview

KOMP-ACT manufactures Swiss-made electric motion automation solutions comprising linear motors (LMB-32A and LMB-32C), electronic pushers (PLA-80 positioning pusher and VLA-105 vibrating pusher), the DRB fieldbus controller, and guide accessories. The product line uses patented direct-drive tubular linear motor technology with iron core 3-phase stators, offering up to 95% energy efficiency compared to pneumatic actuators. The DRB controller serves as the central unit, managing up to two actuators with optional industrial fieldbus interfaces (EtherCat, Profinet IRT, EtherNet/IP). The linear motors and pushers form the core actuation units, while the guide accessories provide mounting and guidance options for the linear motor series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LMB-32A Linear Motor Tubular linear motor designed for industrial motion automation, providing direct-drive electric actuation with precise positioning for machine builders and OEM integrators.
• LMB-32C Linear Motor Higher-force tubular linear motor for industrial applications requiring greater thrust output, intended for machine builders and OEM integrators.
• PLA-80 Positioning Pusher Electric positioning pusher used to position and sort products on conveyor lines, designed for industrial packaging, food, and pharmaceutical production lines.
• VLA-105 Vibrating Pusher Electric vibrating linear pusher designed to move granular, fragile, or bulk items along production lines, suited to food, pharma, and packaging applications.
• DRB Electronic Controller Plug-and-play electronic controller designed to drive KOMP-ACT linear motors, enabling simple integration of electric actuators into existing industrial machines.
• Single and Double Guides Mechanical mounting accessories for KOMP-ACT linear motors, providing alignment and stability for actuator installations in industrial machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% energy reduction compared to pneumatic actuators; 50% more efficient than other electric actuators
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, listed in the Backed By section. University professor with actuator background is a company founder.
• ESA (European Space Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Space Agency listed in Backed By section, indicating potential space-related technology applications.
• SwissmemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss association for machinery, electrical and metal industries listed in Backed By section.
• IMDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Institute for Management Development (Swiss business school) listed in Backed By section.
• InnovaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation agency for the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland listed in Backed By section.
• EPFL Innovation ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology park associated with EPFL listed in Backed By section for startup support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SKF: Global bearings and linear motion specialist with growing actuator and electromechanical cylinder offerings via SKF Lincoln. Indirect competitor as customers evaluate linear motion solutions.
• Thomson Industries: Established manufacturer of linear motion and motion control products including electromechanical actuators. Competes in industrial automation but with a much broader mechanical portfolio (ball screws, bearings, guides).

Direct peers

• Bosch Rexroth: Major supplier of linear motion technology, electric linear actuators, and assembly automation. Targets the same industrial OEMs and machine builders that KOMP-ACT sells into.
• LinMot: Swiss manufacturer of tubular linear motors and linear direct-drive actuators with overlapping product positioning (stator/rotor tubular designs, industrial automation focus). Most direct competitor on technology and geography.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies provider with a strong electric actuator and electromechanical cylinder portfolio. Competes across the same verticals, especially in packaging and medical equipment.
• ETEL (Heidenhain Group): Swiss-based direct-drive linear motor manufacturer specializing in high-performance motion for semiconductor and industrial automation. Direct competitor in iron-core linear motor technology with premium positioning.
• Linak: Specialist in linear actuator technology for industrial automation, with deep OEM relationships and broad product range. Comparable in core linear motion technology but with much greater scale.
• Festo: Global leader in pneumatic and electric automation, including linear axes, electric cylinders, and servo-pneumatic systems. Competes head-to-head with KOMP-ACT in packaging, food, and pharma machinery where pneumatics dominate.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics manufacturer, now expanding into electric actuators and IO-Link-connected motion control. Competes directly in the pneumatic-to-electric transition that KOMP-ACT targets.

Emerging players

• Tolomatic: Mid-market US manufacturer of electric linear actuators, including rodless and servo-driven cylinders for packaging and factory automation. Comparable product offering to KOMP-ACT's tubular actuators with broader force ranges.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds16 records

Investors11 records

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M&A

Investments

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