Dynamic Controls

What Dynamic Controls does

Dynamic Controls designs and manufactures electronic control systems for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters, headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, and operating as a subsidiary of Allient across 17+ global locations. The company has approximately fifty years of experience in assistive mobility electronics and holds ISO 13485 medical-device certification alongside EU MDR, CE, REACH, and RoHS compliance. Its portfolio centres on the LiNX modular wheelchair control platform — a CAN-bus-based architecture spanning power modules, input devices across four series (100/200/400/500), actuator modules, accessory modules, and Bluetooth-enabled programming tools — together with the LE Series for lightweight drive-only chairs and three scooter controller families: MANTA (next-generation brushless DC), r-series (cost-effective brushed DC in 50A/90A), and Rhino2 (rugged IP54 outdoor controllers). Legacy DX/DX2 and Shark products remain supported but are discontinued.

The business operates as an OEM-embedded component supplier, selling controllers, power modules, remotes, actuators, and accessories directly to powered wheelchair and mobility scooter manufacturers for integration at the point of manufacture. Revenue is generated through hardware product sales, complemented by a global post-sale service network covering the UK, Europe, the USA, Asia, and New Zealand. Secondary channels serve healthcare professionals, wheelchair service agents, and mobility dealers, and the company is extending its controllers into light industrial vehicles (floor sweepers, warehouse tuggers, access lifts) and adjacent medical equipment (hospital beds, stair lifts, patient transfer systems). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B OEM model.

Name

Dynamic Controls

Legal name

Dynamic Controls

Website

https://dynamiccontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dynamic Controls designs and manufactures ISO 13485-certified electronic control systems for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters, selling modular CAN-bus platforms (LiNX, LE Series, MANTA, r-series, Rhino2) directly to global OEM manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Mobility Electronic Control Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL)

Keywords

• Wheelchair control systems
• Mobility scooter controllers
• Electronic mobility controls
• Brushless DC controllers
• Medical mobility electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Control Hardware Sales: Dynamic Controls designs and manufactures electronic control systems (controllers, power modules, remotes, actuators, accessories) that are sold to OEM wheelchair and scooter manufacturers. Revenue is generated through hardware product sales at the component/module level, with pricing varying by configuration (current rating, module type, accessories).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dynamic Controls designs, manufactures, and supports electronic control systems for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Its LiNX modular CAN-bus platform spans entry-level drive-only controllers through advanced rehabilitation systems, complemented by MANTA next-generation brushless DC scooter controllers, r-series and Rhino2 scooter controllers, and the streamlined LE Series. Products are sold to OEM manufacturers for embedding into power wheelchairs and scooters, with secondary distribution through healthcare professionals and mobility dealers, plus global service and support.

Product overview

Dynamic Controls designs and manufactures electronic control systems for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The product portfolio operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture, centered on the LiNX modular wheelchair control system and three scooter controller families (MANTA, r-series, Rhino2). LiNX is a highly configurable, CAN-bus-based platform comprising power modules (PMDO/PMAL), input devices across four series (100/200/400/500), actuator modules, accessory modules (gyroscope, switch inputs, USB charger), and programming tools. SitSmarter (LiNX Memory Positions) adds memory seating capabilities. The LE Series is a streamlined LiNX variant for lightweight indoor powerchairs. For scooters, MANTA is the next-generation brushless controller, r-series offers cost-effective brushed DC options in 50A/90A versions, and Rhino2 provides robust high-performance control for demanding outdoor environments. Legacy products (DX/DX2 and Shark) are discontinued but supported.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiNX: A powerful and flexible modular control system architecture for power wheelchairs, spanning from simple drive-only configurations to complex rehab systems.
• LE Series
• MANTA
• r-series
• Rhino2

Products and services

• LiNX Modular Wheelchair Control System Modular, CAN-bus based wheelchair control platform spanning simple drive-only to complex rehab configurations. All modules share a common platform enabling plug-and-play expandability for power wheelchair OEMs.
• LE Series Streamlined LiNX solution for lightweight, drive-only powerchairs. Combines simplicity, reliability, and compact design with LE remotes and power modules in 40A and 50A configurations. Sold to power wheelchair OEMs.
• MANTA Next-generation brushless DC (BLDC) scooter controller built from the ground up. Features compact, efficient design with simplified electronics for manufacturers and whisper-quiet, maintenance-free operation for riders, running cooler and quieter with extended battery life.
• r-series Scooter Controllers Family of cost-effective brushed DC scooter controllers in 50A (DR50-B01) and 90A (DR90-A01) versions. Features flexible multi-function pins, programmable acceleration curves, and enhanced safety features for small mobility scooter applications.
• Rhino2 High-performance scooter controller for mid to high-end powered mobility scooters. Features IP54 weatherproofing, robust data transfer for remote diagnostics, and support for larger motors in demanding outdoor environments.
• DX / DX2 (Legacy Support) Legacy electronic control systems for power wheelchairs, no longer in production but still supported with technical manuals, configuration tools, and troubleshooting resources for existing installed bases.
• Shark (Legacy Support) Compact all-in-one power wheelchair control system, now obsolete and not available for new designs; supported through Dynamic Controls' service network for maintenance of existing installations.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LINAK: LINAK is a global leader in electric linear actuator systems for medical beds, patient lifts, and wheelchair seating—directly adjacent to Dynamic's actuator module business. Comparable customer base in medical mobility equipment manufacturers with overlapping ISO 13485-certified electronics.
• Invacare: Invacare is a major global manufacturer of power wheelchairs and mobility scooters, making it both a potential Dynamic OEM customer and a vertical integrator threat. Comparable in serving the same end markets (medical mobility) and competing on powered mobility product lines.
• Permobil: Permobil is a leading premium power wheelchair manufacturer (M-series, F-series) and major buyer of advanced electronic control systems, including potentially Dynamic's LiNX. Directly comparable end-market positioning in complex rehab power mobility.
• Pride Mobility: Pride Mobility is one of the largest mobility scooter OEMs (Victory, Go-Go, Raptor series) and a likely customer for Dynamic's scooter controller families (r-series, Rhino2, MANTA). Directly comparable in mobility scooter end products.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss manufactures mobility scooters (Phoenix, Scout), power wheelchairs, and other DME, overlapping with Dynamic's OEM customer base. Comparable in product portfolio breadth and global DME distribution.
• Sunrise Medical: Sunrise Medical manufactures power wheelchairs (Quickie, Zippie) and mobility scooters (Sterling) globally, making it both a significant OEM customer for Dynamic and a competitor with its own electronics integration. Comparable global footprint in the powered mobility market.
• Quantum Rehab: Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility, specializes in complex rehab power wheelchairs (Q6 Edge, Edge 3) requiring advanced electronic controls—a direct buyer of sophisticated control systems comparable to Dynamic's LiNX platform.

Direct peers

• PG Drives Technology (Curtiss-Wright): PG Drives Technology, part of Curtiss-Wright, is the most direct competitor to Dynamic Controls in electronic wheelchair and scooter controllers, offering R-Net and VR2 systems to power mobility OEMs globally. Directly comparable in product category, customer base (wheelchair/scooter OEMs), and CAN-bus control architecture.

Emerging players

• Maxon Group: Maxon Group manufactures precision drive systems including brushless DC motors and controllers used in medical, robotics, and mobility applications—an emerging competitive threat in BLDC controller technology for power mobility, overlapping with Dynamic's MANTA platform.

Regional players

• MERITS Health Products: MERITS Health Products is a Taiwan-based mobility scooter and power wheelchair manufacturer with strong Asia-Pacific presence, representing a comparable OEM customer profile and competitive threat in the scooter controller segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dynamiccontrols

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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