What Moxa does

Moxa Inc. is a privately held Taiwanese industrial communications and networking company founded in 1987, headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with regional headquarters in Brea, California (Americas) and operations in Taoyuan City. The company designs and manufactures industrial-grade hardware and software for operational technology (OT) environments, serving six primary verticals: manufacturing, rail, power, oil and gas, marine, and intelligent transportation. Moxa's portfolio spans three product platforms — Industrial Network Infrastructure (Ethernet switches, secure routers, wireless AP/bridge/client, cellular gateways, media converters, network management software, secure remote access, and OT security appliances), Industrial Edge Connectivity (serial device servers, protocol gateways, USB-to-serial converters, multiport serial boards, controllers & I/Os, OPC UA software, and IP cameras), and Industrial Computing (x86 and ARM industrial computers, panel PCs, IIoT gateways, and system software including Moxa Industrial Linux and Device Lifecycle Management). Differentiation rests on proprietary millisecond-level redundancy protocols (Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, V-ON), IEC 62443-based cybersecurity features, and an extensive set of industry certifications (EN 50155, IEC 61850-3, NEMA TS2, DNV GL, ATEX, IECEx, Class I Division 2).

Moxa's business model is primarily hardware sales distributed through a global network of industrial automation distributors across more than 70 countries, supplemented by direct enterprise sales support from regional representatives. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include industrial network infrastructure, edge connectivity, industrial computing hardware, and support/professional services for warranty, repair, and software licensing. The company targets enterprise and government customers, including metro rail operators, provincial power utilities, and industrial manufacturers, with selected case studies spanning YNY (edible oil), Econ (automotive), Chengdu Metro Line 3, PEA Thailand, GPM (floating PV), City of Lancaster, Goodnight Midstream, Thingnario, and unnamed energy storage providers.

The company has 501-1,000 employees and operates without external funding rounds or public listing. Recent strategic activity has concentrated on next-generation product launches in 2025 across rail (V3400 Series), power substations (DA-820E Series), motion control (EJS Series EtherCAT), and compact computing (BXP-A101, RKP-C220 Series), as well as a 2026 partnership with Yeoui System for Physical AI-enabled 'Dark Factory' operations. R&D focus extends to TSN, Single-pair Ethernet, Ethernet-APL, and Private 5G Networks. The company's scale signals (35+ years of operation, 500+ serial connectivity products, 70+ country reach, and multiple 2025 product awards) suggest a mature, mid-sized industrial hardware business rather than an early-stage venture.

Name

Moxa

Legal name

Moxa Inc.

Website

https://moxa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Moxa Inc. is a privately held Taiwanese industrial networking company founded in 1987 that designs and manufactures industrial-grade Ethernet switches, secure routers, serial connectivity, protocol gateways, and industrial computers for manufacturing, rail, power, oil and gas, marine, and intelligent transportation customers in 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Networking Equipment

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), Industrial Network Management & Diagnostics (OT NMS/Topology/Monitoring) (HDAFAJAI), Industrial Safety & Security Electronics Manufacturing (Safety relays, E-stops, light curtains, access control) (IMAGAGAG), Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Industrial networking
• Industrial Ethernet switches
• Serial device servers
• Protocol gateways
• IIoT gateways

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Network Infrastructure: Sale of industrial Ethernet switches, secure routers, wireless AP/bridge/client devices, cellular gateways/routers, Ethernet media converters, network management software, secure remote access solutions, and network security appliances
2. Industrial Edge Connectivity: Sale of serial device servers, serial converters, protocol gateways, USB-to-serial converters, multiport serial boards, controllers & I/Os, OPC UA software, and IP cameras/video servers for edge connectivity applications
3. Industrial Computing: Sale of x86 computers, ARM-based computers, panel PCs, IIoT gateways, and system software (Moxa Industrial Linux, DLM) for mission-critical industrial applications
4. Support and Services: Product support including software & documentation, product FAQs, security advisories, software license management, repair & warranty services, and technical support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Moxa designs, manufactures, and sells industrial-grade networking, edge connectivity, and computing hardware plus associated software for operational technology (OT) environments. Its portfolio covers industrial Ethernet switches, secure routers, wireless AP/bridge/client devices, cellular gateways/routers, media converters, network management software, secure remote access, and network security appliances, complemented by serial device servers, protocol gateways, controllers & I/Os, OPC UA software, IP cameras, x86 and ARM industrial computers, panel PCs, and IIoT gateways running Moxa Industrial Linux. Products are engineered for harsh industrial environments (wide temperature ranges, vibration, hazardous locations) and certified for verticals including manufacturing, rail, power, oil & gas, marine, and intelligent transportation.

Product overview

Moxa is a platform-plus-modules architecture company offering three core product categories: Industrial Network Infrastructure (Ethernet switches, secure routers, wireless solutions, cellular gateways, media converters, network management software, and security appliances), Industrial Edge Connectivity (serial device servers, protocol gateways, USB converters, controllers & I/Os, OPC UA software, and IP surveillance), and Industrial Computing (x86 computers, ARM-based computers, panel PCs, IIoT gateways, and system software). The portfolio is unified through common protocols like IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards and supports industry-specific certifications including EN 50155 for rail, IEC 61850-3 for power automation, and ATEX/Class I Division 2 for hazardous locations. Moxa Industrial Linux and DLM provide the software foundation while MXstudio and MXview One deliver unified network management across the entire product ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EDS Series Ethernet Switches Industrial Ethernet switches including unmanaged, Layer 2/3 managed, PoE, EN 50155 rail-certified, and rackmount switches for reliable network connectivity in harsh environments.
• EDR Series Secure Routers Security-hardened industrial routers combining firewall, VPN, router, and L2 switching functions based on IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard for secure industrial networks.
• AWK Series Wireless AP/Bridge/Client Industrial-grade wireless 3-in-1 AP/bridge/client products with high electromagnetic immunity and wide temperature ranges for harsh industrial environments.
• OnCell Series Cellular Gateways/Routers Industrial cellular products spanning private 5G networks to public WWAN communications with enhanced security and stability for remote industrial sites.
• Ethernet Media Converters Industrial Ethernet-to-fiber media converters with remote management, industrial-grade reliability, and flexible modular design for extending industrial networks.
• MXstudio Series Network Management Software Automation-friendly network management suite providing a visual interface for network settings, conditions, and traceable records across installation, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Moxa Remote Connect Suite Secure remote access solution enabling remote configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of devices with scalable deployment for distributed industrial sites.
• EDF-G1002-BP/EDR Series Network Security Appliance OT-centric cybersecurity appliances featuring Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) for protecting industrial OT assets.
• NPort Series Serial Device Servers Serial connectivity products making serial devices network-ready, with over 500 products supporting various serial standards and industrial certifications including ATEX, IECEx, CID2, DNV GL, and EN 60601-1-2 Class B.
• Serial Converters (TCC/TCF/ICF Series) Serial-to-serial and serial-to-fiber converters enabling communication between devices with different serial interfaces including RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485.
• MGate Series Protocol Gateways Fieldbus-to-Ethernet gateways facilitating protocol conversions including Modbus TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, IEC 61850, CANopen, EtherCAT, BACnet/IP, and MQTT Broker.
• UPort Series USB-to-Serial Converters/USB Hubs USB-to-serial converters providing SuperSpeed USB 3.2 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces with 15 kV ESD protection and metal housing for harsh environments.
• Multiport Serial Boards (CP/CA/CB Series) Industrial-grade multiport serial cards for ISA, PCI Express (PCIe), and PC/104 slot types with decades of serial board technology experience.
• ioLogik Series Controllers & I/Os Remote I/O products with push technology for faster I/O responses, supporting Click&Go Plus control logic and multiple OT/IT protocols for IIoT applications.
• MX-AOPC UA Suite OPC UA software working with ioLogik series enabling cohesive, secure, and reliable connection between device, database, and SCADA systems.
• VPort Series IP Cameras & Video Servers Industrial-grade IP surveillance products including EN 50155-compliant IP cameras and industrial video servers for demanding environments.
• x86 Industrial Computers (DA/DRP/MC/V Series) Fanless x86 industrial-grade computers with Intel Atom, Celeron, i3-i9, and Xeon processors for mission-critical applications in harsh environments.
• UC-8600A Series Arm-Based Computers Arm Cortex-A72 dual-core 1.5 GHz 64-bit box-type computers with rich interface set, 5-year hardware warranty, and 10-year Moxa Industrial Linux support.
• MPC-3000 Series Panel PCs Industrial-grade panel PCs built to withstand harsh conditions with ruggedized design for HMI applications in outdoor, hazardous, rail-onboard, and marine environments, with CID2 and ATEX Zone 2 certifications.
• AIG Series IIoT Gateways Sensor-to-cloud IIoT gateways providing secure, reliable, easy-to-use solutions for transforming industrial data into actionable insights with no-code data preprocessing, with Azure IoT Edge embedded in AIG-301 and AIG-302 models.
• Moxa Industrial Linux Debian-based optimized operating system designed to accelerate development, enhance security, and lower total cost of ownership for industrial applications, with 10-year support commitment.
• Moxa DLM (Device Lifecycle Management) Device lifecycle management available as on-premises or cloud SaaS solution for centralized device management with real-time monitoring, updates, and remote access.
• Next-Generation RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Moxa's remote terminal unit recognized for industrial design excellence and certified for demanding OT environments.
• EJS Series EtherCAT Junctions and Gateways Industrial automation EtherCAT junctions and gateways for motion control and EtherCAT-based industrial automation networks.
• V3400 Series Railway Fanless x86 Computers Railway-specific fanless x86 computers with 11th Gen Intel Core processor, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 support, and EN 50155 OT4 compliance for onboard rail applications.
• BXP-A101 Series Compact Box Computers Compact industrial box computers with Intel Atom x6211E/x6425E processors for space-constrained industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory idle time reduction by 70%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yeoui System Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Yeoui System, a Korean SME in automatic control with 35 years of experience, announced a partnership with Moxa for its Physical AI integrated solution at AW 2026 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition in Seoul. The partnership enables fully unmanned 'Dark Factory' operations with Moxa providing industrial networking connectivity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Advantech: Advantech produces industrial computers, IIoT gateways, and Ethernet switches that compete with Moxa's x86/ARM computing, AIG, and EDS lines across factory, energy, and transportation deployments.
• WAGO: WAGO's industrial Ethernet switches, controllers, and I/O systems serve the same factory automation and energy markets as Moxa, with comparable form factors and protocol breadth competing for OEM design-ins.
• HMS Networks: HMS Networks (Anybus, Ewon, Ixxat) is a direct peer in industrial protocol gateways, remote access, and connectivity products, competing with Moxa's MGate, NPort, and remote-connect offerings for machine builders and industrial end users.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact manufactures industrial Ethernet switches, protocol gateways, and I/O modules that overlap directly with Moxa's EDS, MGate, and ioLogik product families for factory and process automation.
• Red Lion Controls: Red Lion Controls specializes in industrial networking, protocol conversion, and rugged HMIs/panel PCs that overlap with Moxa's NPort, MGate, and MPC panel PC product lines for plant-floor and remote-site connectivity.
• Belden (Hirschmann): Belden owns Hirschmann, a flagship industrial Ethernet switch brand and the most direct head-to-head competitor to Moxa in ruggedized industrial networking for factory, rail, and transportation customers.
• Westermo (Beijer Group): Westermo is a dedicated industrial networking specialist owned by Beijer Group, with rugged switches and routers for rail, water, and energy applications — a close functional analog to Moxa's EDS and EDR lines.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco Systems: Cisco's Industrial Ethernet (IE) switch family and IoT Operations Dashboard compete directly with Moxa's EDS switches and MXstudio management suite, though Cisco is a broader enterprise networking incumbent rather than an industrial specialist.
• Siemens: Siemens offers RUGGEDCOM and SCALANCE industrial networking alongside its broader automation portfolio, overlapping with Moxa in rail, substation, and factory networking while competing from a much larger automation platform.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell's Stratix industrial Ethernet switches and FactoryTalk lineup bundle networking into its Logix-based automation stack, competing with Moxa in discrete manufacturing while leveraging Rockwell's far broader automation footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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