What Sidac does

SIDAC CNC Srl is an Italian privately-held designer and manufacturer of computerized automation systems, founded in 1984 by Paolo Squizzato and headquartered in Gallarate, Varese province. The company produces a modular product portfolio spanning four lines: Axes/PLC modules for multi-axis positioning, programmable positioners (1 to 3 axes), CNC operator interfaces including the Sidac System Touch, and DC motor drivers using MOSFET and IGBT technology. Its systems can control between 1 and 12 axes with integrated PLC functionality and up to 192 digital I/O points, serving machine tool builders, manufacturing companies, and industrial automation firms across Europe.

The underlying technology is proprietary and developed in-house, refined over more than 40 years of continuous operation in the high-tech automation sector. Core products include the Master (18-40A PWM), Jolly (8-15A MOSFET/IGBT), and Kernel (8A MOSFET in Eurocard format) motor drivers, positioners such as the Microcompax MA100, Minicompax, and Syncro AX, and a range of industrial panel PCs (PC Modello ST, SPO, Modello S Touch) with capacitive and resistive touchscreens. The Sidac System Touch represents the company's Industry 4.0-oriented next-generation CNC offering, with a modular 10-inch operator interface and dedicated keyboard.

The business model is a direct sales approach with consultative engagement, quote-based pricing, and multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated across three streams: hardware sales of CNC controllers and motor drivers, one-time software licensing for dedicated programming tools, and professional services including retrofit, technical support, training, and ongoing technical assistance. The company does not use intermediaries, distributors, or e-commerce channels, instead managing the full customer lifecycle from feasibility study and design through installation and after-sales support.

Name

Sidac

Legal name

SIDAC CNC Srl

Website

https://sidaccnc.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIDAC CNC Srl is an Italian private company founded in 1984 that designs and manufactures proprietary CNC controllers, axes/PLC modules, positioners, operator interfaces, and DC motor drivers, serving machine tool builders and manufacturers in Europe through direct consultative sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation / CNC Control Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC automation systems
• Industrial motor drives
• Machine tool controls
• Axes PLC modules
• Positioner controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Samarate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Systems and Hardware: Sale of computerized automation systems including CNC controllers, axes/PLC modules, positioners, operator interfaces, and motor drivers for industrial applications
2. Software and Programming: Dedicated software packages and programming tools for CNC systems, with customization and dedicated development options available
3. Services (Retrofit, Support, Training, Technical Assistance): Comprehensive service offerings including retrofit of machine tools, technical support from feasibility study to installation, training courses for customer technical staff, and ongoing technical assistance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIDAC CNC Srl designs, manufactures, and integrates proprietary computerized automation systems for industrial applications. Its product portfolio spans four lines: Axes/PLC modules for multi-axis positioning with integrated PLC, programmable positioners (1-3 axes), CNC operator interfaces including touch-screen systems and industrial panel PCs, and DC motor drivers (MOSFET/IGBT) from 8A to 50A. The company also delivers dedicated CNC software, machine tool retrofit services, technical support, and training as turnkey offerings for machine tool builders and manufacturers.

Product overview

Sidac CNC specializes in computerized automation systems (Sistemi di automazione computerizzati) for industrial applications. Founded in 1984, the company offers a modular product portfolio comprising four main product lines: Axes/PLC Modules for multi-axis positioning control with integrated PLC functionality; Positioners (Microcompax MA100, Minicompax, Syncro AX) for 1 to 3-axis control with menu-guided programming; CNC/Operator Interface systems including Sidac System Touch, PC Modello ST, PC Modello SPO, and Modello S Touch for controlling up to 12 axes; and Drivers (Master, Jolly, Kernel) for DC motors ranging from 8A to 50A using MOSFET and IGBT technology. These products serve machine tools and automation applications across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and precision manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Axes/PLC Module Modular axes/PLC module providing integrated axis positioning control and PLC functionality for high-performance multi-axis applications. It is designed for machine tool builders and manufacturers requiring scalable positioning and PLC control on a single platform.
• Microcompax MA100 Positioner Programmable positioner for automated 1-axis control with integrated PLC capability. Targeted at machine tool builders and manufacturers needing precise single-axis positioning in industrial automation environments.
• Minicompax Positioner Programmable positioner with menu-guided setup and integrated PLC functionality for axis positioning applications. Designed for machine tool builders and manufacturers seeking simplified programming of positioning operations.
• Syncro AX Positioner Advanced programmable positioner designed for multi-axis synchronization in industrial machine applications. Built for machine tool builders and manufacturers that require coordinated multi-axis positioning.
• PC W6000 Touch CNC Operator Interface Touch-screen CNC operator interface panel for industrial machine control and monitoring. Used by machine tool builders and manufacturers deploying Sidac CNC systems that need a graphical touch-based operator HMI.
• Compax/Grafico CNC Operator Interface Graphic CNC operator interface featuring visual programming capabilities for industrial automation machines. Targeted at machine tool builders and manufacturers that prefer graphical programming tools on the operator side.
• Sidac System CNC Comprehensive CNC system with an integrated operator interface designed for machine tools and automation machines. Brings together Sidac's control platform and HMI in a single offering for machine tool builders and manufacturers.
• Sidac System Touch CNC Next-generation CNC with a 10-inch modular touch operator interface, an AXES/PLC module, and a dedicated keyboard, designed for Industry 4.0 automatic factory environments. Manages up to 12 axes and up to 192 digital I/O points. Aimed at machine tool builders and manufacturers modernizing production with Industry 4.0-ready controls.
• PC Modello ST Industrial Panel PC Industrial panel PC available in 10.4, 12.1, 15.0, and 21.5-inch display sizes with multi-point capacitive touch screens, designed for CNC operator interface deployments in harsh industrial environments.
• PC Modello SPO Industrial Touch Panel Compact industrial touch panel offered in 4.7, 7, and 10-inch display sizes with resistive touch technology, intended for machine control and CNC operator interface use cases where space is constrained.
• Modello S Touch Industrial Panel PC Industrial panel PC with a 12.1 or 15.0-inch TFT display, capacitive touch screen, and Intel Celeron processor, engineered for harsh industrial environments and CNC operator interface applications.
• Master Driver DC Motor Drive Transistor-type PWM driver for DC motors delivering excellent uniformity and high dynamic response, available in models from 18A to 40A nominal current. Sold to machine tool builders and manufacturers integrating DC motors into automated systems.
• Jolly Driver DC Motor Drive MOSFET and IGBT drive for DC motors in a compact form factor with 20 kHz switching frequency, available in models from 8A to 15A nominal current for industrial applications requiring precise motion control.
• Kernel Driver DC Motor Drive Eurocard-format MOSFET drive for DC motors aimed at cost-effective applications while preserving reliability, rated for 8A nominal current at 60V. Targeted at machine tool builders and manufacturers seeking compact and economical motor control.
• CNC Automation Services (Retrofit, Support, Training, Technical Assistance) Comprehensive service offering covering feasibility study, design, hardware and software realization, retrofit of existing machine tools, installation, training courses for customer technical staff, and ongoing technical assistance without time limits. Sold to manufacturing companies and machine tool builders as a standalone turnkey engagement.
• Customized CNC Software and Programming Packages Dedicated CNC software packages and programming tools for Sidac CNC systems, with customization and dedicated development options available to meet specific machine and automation requirements. Sold alongside CNC hardware to machine tool builders and manufacturers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heidenhain: German specialist in CNC controls, positioners and motor/drive systems for machine tools. Closely comparable product set (controllers, PLC integration, positioners) to SIDAC, and a primary direct rival in the European mid-market.
• Fagor Automation: Spanish manufacturer of CNC controls, positioners, drives and operator panels for machine tools. Nearly identical product scope and target customer (machine tool builders) as SIDAC.
• Esa Automation: Italian CNC and automation specialist producing controllers, HMI/operator panels and drives. Mirrors SIDAC's product architecture and is the closest Italian domestic peer.

Broad incumbents

• Fanuc: Global leader in CNC controls, servomotors and robotics. Direct competitor to SIDAC in machine-tool CNC controllers and motor drivers, but with vastly larger scale and broader product lines.
• Siemens (SINUMERIK): SINUMERIK is one of the dominant CNC control platforms globally. Competes with SIDAC for machine-tool OEMs and retrofit business, but offers a much broader automation portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major supplier of motion control, drives and CNC-ready automation solutions. Overlaps with SIDAC's axes/PLC modules and motor drivers for machine tools and special machinery.
• Delta Electronics (Industrial Automation): Broad automation provider offering servo drives, motion controllers and HMIs. Competes with SIDAC in motor drivers and operator interfaces for industrial applications.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based automation platform combining PLC, motion and CNC on TwinCAT. Competes with SIDAC in axes/PLC modules and motion control for special machines, but at larger scale.
• Mitsubishi Electric (MELSERVO / M80): Global automation incumbent offering CNC controllers, servomotors and motion systems. Direct competitive overlap with SIDAC controllers and drives in machine tool applications.

Regional players

• Duplomatic (Oleodinamica / Motion Solutions): Italian motion control and hydraulic/motion components supplier serving machine tool OEMs in similar European markets to SIDAC, with overlapping motor driver and positioner applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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