What Golytec Automation does

Golytec Automation (果栗智造（上海）技术股份有限公司) is a Shanghai-based industrial automation company founded in 2015 that develops and manufactures intelligent magnetic levitation (maglev) drive transport systems for high-end manufacturing lines. Its core technology uses electromagnetic coils arranged on linear tracks or planes to generate a spatial traveling wave magnetic field, driving permanent-magnet carriers (movers) without mechanical contact, eliminating cables, drag chains, and friction. The portfolio centers on four product lines — the iTS-L Linear Loop (circular/loop transport with ±0.01mm repeatability, up to 5 m/s, payloads to 5,000 kg), iTS-LT Linear Transfer (horizontal and vertical section connectors), iTS-LTH Heavy-duty Linear Transfer (100–5,000 kg), and iWS Logistic Loop (inter-equipment material logistics) — supported by power modules, controllers, fiber optic and power cables, and the iTS Planner configuration and motion-control software.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales with 7 domestic sales-and-service centers in China and 11 international service outlets. Revenue derives from hardware sales of transport systems and components, one-time licenses for iTS Planner, professional services across the equipment lifecycle, and recurring extended-warranty subscriptions. Pricing is custom-quoted per system configuration and payload specification under multi-year contracts, and customers include Apple, Foxconn, BOE, Molex, and MicroPort Medical across 50+ market segments spanning EV battery, semiconductor, 3C electronics, new energy vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, high-end consumer goods, and food and beverage packaging. Operations run from a 35,000 sqm R&D and manufacturing center in Minhang District, Shanghai, with representative offices in Shenzhen and Chengdu.

Golytec raised a 70M RMB Series A led by Jishi Capital in October 2021, a follow-on Series B in 2021, and a National SME Development Fund investment in January 2024. It has been recognized as a National-level 'Little Giant' Enterprise by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a Shanghai High-tech Enterprise, and a Shanghai Key Service Unicorn Potential Enterprise, and holds CE, RoHS, and ISO9001 certifications. The company completed stock reform in 2023, consistent with preparation for a future capital-markets event.

Name

Golytec Automation

Legal name

果栗智造（上海）技术股份有限公司

Website

https://golytec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Golytec Automation is a Shanghai-based industrial automation company founded in 2015 that builds magnetic levitation (maglev) drive transport systems for high-end manufacturers. Its iTS and iWS product lines serve Apple, Foxconn, BOE, and similar enterprises across EV battery, semiconductor, 3C, medical, and packaging production environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Magnetic levitation transport
• Linear motion systems
• Industrial automation
• Factory material handling
• Flexible manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Minhang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Intelligent Maglev Transport Systems (iTS Series): Sale of complete maglev drive transport system products including iTS-L Linear Loop, iTS-LT Linear Transfer, iTS-LTH Heavy-duty Linear Transfer, and iWS Logistic Loop for manufacturing automation
2. Control Software (iTS Planner): Proprietary control software for configuring and operating the maglev transport systems, supporting line planning, station configuration, and motion control
3. Components and Spare Parts: Sale of supporting components including power modules (iTS-PS), controllers (iTS-CT), fiber optic cables (iTS-FOC), and power cables (iTS-PSC)
4. Technical Services and Support: Full lifecycle services including preliminary design, usage training, installation and commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance, and 7X24 on-site technical support during warranty period
5. Extended Warranty Services: Extended warranty service packages providing additional on-site service hours beyond standard warranty period

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Golytec Automation develops and manufactures magnetic levitation (maglev) drive transport systems for industrial automation, including the iTS series of linear loops, linear transfer units, heavy-duty linear transfer units, and logistic loops, along with the iTS Planner control software and supporting power modules, controllers, and cables. These systems enable contact-free, flexible, and precision material handling for high-end manufacturing environments such as lithium battery, semiconductor, 3C electronics, NEV, medical/pharmaceutical, and food packaging production lines.

Product overview

Golytec Automation offers a portfolio of intelligent maglev drive transport systems consisting of four core product lines: iTS-L Linear Loop (flexible circular/loop transport lines), iTS-LT Linear Transfer (linear transfer systems for connecting production sections), iTS-LTH Heavy-duty Linear Transfer (for payloads up to 5000kg), and iWS Logistic Loop (logistics transport system). The iTS-L series includes multiple variants including Loop, Rectangular Loop, Circular Loop, Diversion Loop, Type II Oval Loop, and Type II Rectangular Loop configurations. The iTS-LT series offers Horizontal Transfer System, Horizontal with Synchronous Belt, Vertical Transfer System, and Vertical with Synchronous Belt variants. The system is complemented by supporting components (power modules, controllers, fiber optic and power cables) and iTS Planner control software for line configuration, station setup, and motion control supporting up to 250 movers and 128 process stations. The products utilize magnetic levitation technology for non-contact material transmission with spatial traveling wave magnetic fields, enabling asynchronous/synchronous movement control for flexible manufacturing across industries including lithium batteries, 3C electronics, semiconductors, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iTS-L Linear Loop (iTS-LP, iTS-LE, iTS-LS variants) Magnetic levitation linear-loop transport systems that move carriers on a closed loop, offered in variants (iTS-LP, iTS-LE, iTS-LS) for different payload, speed, and precision needs. Used by industrial manufacturers to enable flexible, contact-free intralogistics on production lines.
• iTS-LT Linear Transfer (iTS-LTL, iTS-LTR variants) Magnetic levitation linear transfer systems in left- and right-hand configurations (iTS-LTL, iTS-LTR) for moving carriers between stations in a production line. Designed for high-precision, reconfigurable material flow in advanced manufacturing.
• iTS-LTH Heavy-duty Linear Transfer Heavy-duty variant of the magnetic levitation linear transfer system for higher-payload applications. Used by manufacturers needing to move heavier carriers or workpieces via contact-free maglev motion.
• iWS Logistic Loop Magnetic levitation logistic loop system (iWS) for warehouse and intra-factory material handling, providing flexible routing for carriers via contact-free motion.
• iTS Planner Control Software Software platform used to program, simulate, and operate Golytec's iTS series maglev transport systems, supporting line design, motion control, and operational monitoring for manufacturing users.
• iTS Components (power modules, controllers, cables) Hardware components sold alongside iTS maglev transport systems, including power modules, controllers, and cables needed to install and operate the maglev systems on a production line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Repetitive positioning accuracy of ±0.01mm across entire production line
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pudong New Area Government (浦东新区政府)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2023Signed key AI project partnership with Pudong New Area government at 2023 World AI Conference (WAIC). Strategic cooperation for AI-powered manufacturing solutions.
• Paris Region Development Agency (巴黎大区投资促进局)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Participated in 'Smart Transportation and Robotics' China-France technology matchmaking event organized by Paris Region Development Agency, expanding European market presence.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• B&R Industrial Automation (ABB): Maker of ACOPOStrak, a linear-motor-driven shuttle transport system for flexible manufacturing and mass customization. ACOPOStrak is the closest like-for-like competitor to Golytec's iTS family in both underlying technology (electromagnetic linear propulsion) and target use case (flexible part transfer on production lines).
• Rockwell Automation: Vendor of iTRAK, an independent cart technology platform using linear motors for high-speed, flexible part movement in packaging, assembly, and life sciences. Directly comparable to Golytec's heavy-duty and linear transfer offerings.
• Kollmorgen: Specialist in servo motors, drives, and linear motion including linear motor stages and vehicle-based transport platforms for life sciences, semiconductor, and industrial automation markets.
• Beckhoff Automation: Vendor of XTS (eXtended Transport System) and XPlanar, which use linear motor technology to move products on programmable tracks. Targets the same flexible manufacturing and product-tracking use cases as Golytec's iTS-L/iTS-LT.
• Aerotech: Specialist in precision linear and rotary motion control, including linear motor stages for semiconductor, life sciences, and industrial automation. Comparable positioning in linear motor technology for high-precision applications.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Major factory automation and linear motion components supplier with a wide portfolio including linear motion systems, assembly technology, and track-based material handling for factory automation customers.
• Yaskawa Electric: Major motion control and robotics vendor offering servo motors, drives, and factory automation solutions including linear motion products for assembly lines and material handling.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Broad industrial automation incumbent offering SIMATIC controllers, drives, and motion control solutions including linear motion options to high-end manufacturing customers globally.
• Festo: Global pneumatics and electric automation supplier serving factory automation with handling systems, linear motion components, and integrated transfer systems for high-end manufacturers.

Regional players

• HIWIN Technologies: Taiwanese linear motion components manufacturer (linear guides, ball screws, linear motors) serving the same factory automation and semiconductor manufacturing customer base, with particularly strong overlap in Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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