Digital Dynamics

What Digital Dynamics does

Digital Dynamics, Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) industrial controls company headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, founded around 1999 with over 25 years of operating history. The company designs and manufactures the Fusion.IO platform — a real-time EtherCAT I/O control system certified by TÜV Rheinland to IEC 61508 SIL 3 and ISO 13849-1:2015 Level e for functional safety. The platform combines modular controllers (Fusion8, Fusion12, Fusion24, Fusion24XL, FusionXT) with Remote I/O Modules (RIM6, RIM12, RIM24, RIM24XL, Mini-RIM) and 23+ hot-swappable I/O slot card types, supporting up to 1,920 mixed I/O points under a single EtherCAT node. Complementary products include the Fusion.TC temperature control module, the Intellimatch RF plasma power measurement system, and the Interlock Builder and DDI Studio software tools. The company also offers custom embedded FPGA/MCU design and ODM electronics manufacturing services.

DDI sells primarily through direct enterprise OEM relationships into wafer fabrication equipment (WFE), display fabrication equipment (DFE), EV battery fabrication, electronics assembly, robotic workcell automation, and batch process equipment manufacturers. Revenue is generated via three streams: hardware product sales of controllers, slot cards, and RIMs (quote-based, FOB Scotts Valley, typically COD or Net 30); software licensing for Interlock Builder and DDI Studio; and custom engineering and ODM services. Standard configurations ship in approximately two weeks and customized designs in approximately six weeks, with large projects over $100,000 using a 30/30/30/10 milestone payment structure. Manufacturing is conducted in Scotts Valley and through a partner facility operated by Spartronics Vietnam.

The company has 101–250 employees, is privately held with no external investors, and is led by Chairman/CEO Nir Merry (formerly of Applied Materials), COO Jerry Weingord (formerly of Tesla and Seagate), CFO Michael Hutchinson (appointed February 2026), VP Engineering Avi Kopelman, VP Sales Tony DiLeonardo, and CHRO Jessyca Hallett. As of 2025–2026, DDI has shipped over 3,000 Safety I/O Controllers from its Vietnam manufacturing partner, achieved ISO 9001:2015 recertification, and signed an MOU with SuperX Industries, eole Inc., and Woodman Inc. to co-develop large-scale AI Data Centers across Japan, signaling an expansion beyond its core semiconductor capital equipment customer base.

Name

Digital Dynamics

Legal name

Digital Dynamics, Inc.

Website

https://digitaldynamics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Digital Dynamics designs and manufactures SIL3-certified, real-time EtherCAT I/O control platforms and modular I/O hardware for enterprise OEMs in semiconductor, display, and EV battery fabrication equipment, plus custom embedded and ODM engineering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety I/O and Process Control Hardware

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Industrial safety I/O
• EtherCAT controllers
• Process control systems
• Sil3 functional safety
• OEM embedded controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Scotts Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of Fusion.IO controllers, I/O slot cards, and Remote I/O Modules as configured or customized OEM solutions. Standard configurations available in two weeks, customized designs in six weeks. Products sold FOB Scotts Valley, CA with payment terms including COD and Net 30.
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of Interlock Builder and DDI Studio software. Interlock Builder requires a software license with pricing available upon contacting DDI Applications Engineer.
3. Custom Engineering & OEM Solutions: Custom embedded FPGA/MCU design, ODM electronics design and manufacturing, and application-specific I/O development services. Leverages core competencies in electronics engineering, embedded FPGA design, and electromechanical packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Digital Dynamics designs, manufactures, and sells real-time safety-rated I/O and process control hardware, software, and custom embedded solutions for industrial OEMs. Its flagship Fusion.IO platform provides TÜV Rheinland-certified SIL3 EtherCAT I/O controllers, modular Remote I/O Modules, and 23+ I/O slot cards, complemented by Interlock Builder and DDI Studio configuration software, Fusion.TC temperature control, Intellimatch RF power measurement, and ODM/embedded engineering services. Standard configurations ship in two weeks and customized designs in six weeks to leading OEMs in semiconductor wafer fabrication, display fabrication, EV battery, electronics assembly, robotic workcells, and batch process equipment.

Product overview

Digital Dynamics offers the Fusion.IO platform, a modular real-time I/O control system for safety-rated machine and interlock control. The platform architecture consists of Fusion controllers (Fusion24, Fusion12, Fusion8, Fusion24XL, FusionXT) as the core processing units, paired with Remote I/O Modules (RIM24, RIM12, RIM6, RIM24 XL, Mini-RIM) for distributed I/O expansion. The system supports up to 23 different hot-swappable I/O slot card types including digital I/O, analog I/O, temperature sensing, serial communication gateways, and relay outputs. Software offerings include Interlock Builder™ for graphical safety interlock configuration and DDI Studio™ for EtherCAT network management. Process control solutions include Fusion.TC for temperature control and Intellimatch for RF plasma power measurement. The company also provides custom embedded solutions and ODM electronics manufacturing services for OEM applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fusion.IO Platform Modular real-time I/O control platform certified as a SIL3 functional safety device, supporting up to 23 different I/O card types via EtherCAT for high-speed machine and safety-interlock control in mission-critical industrial applications for OEMs.
• Fusion24 Controller 24-slot I/O controller supporting up to 384 mixed I/Os with real-time EtherCAT sub-device functionality and SIL3 functional safety rating; supports up to four Remote I/O Modules for distributed expansion.
• Fusion12 Controller 12-slot I/O controller supporting up to 192 mixed I/Os with modular configuration for machine and safety-interlock control.
• Fusion8 Controller 8-slot I/O controller supporting up to 128 mixed I/Os, providing a compact solution for machine and safety-interlock control applications.
• Fusion24XL Controller Extended version of Fusion24 with the same features plus an extended field connector floorplan supporting over 50 connectors.
• FusionXT Controller 6-slot I/O controller supporting up to 96 mixed I/Os and up to 8 Remote I/O Modules for distributed expansion.
• RIM24 Remote I/O Module Remote I/O Module supporting up to 384 mixed I/Os for expanded control capabilities via a single EtherCAT node address.
• RIM12 Remote I/O Module Remote I/O Module supporting up to 192 mixed I/Os for distributed I/O expansion.
• RIM6 Remote I/O Module Compact Remote I/O Module supporting up to 96 mixed I/Os for localized I/O expansion.
• Fusion.TC Temperature Control Module SIL-rated temperature control module supporting thermocouple and RTD sensors with SIL3 over/under-temperature trip monitoring and up to 64 PID loops (48 SIL3).
• Intellimatch RF Power Measurement System RF plasma power measurement system with VI sensing and control, voltage/current probing, phase angle reporting, harmonic analysis, and multi-channel algorithmic matching for plasma process equipment.
• SIL 3 TC/RTD I/O Slot-Card Functional-safety-certified temperature I/O slot card for the Fusion.IO platform featuring 8 configurable RTD/thermocouple channels, 24-bit A/D converters at up to 250 Hz, and support for up to 64 temperature loops for semiconductor and industrial process OEMs.
• RS232/485 and RS422 Serial I/O Cards Serial communication I/O cards for the Fusion.IO platform providing RS232/485 dual-protocol support and RS422 high-speed long-distance communication for industrial automation and semiconductor equipment OEMs.
• Fusion 24 XL-8, Fusion 24 XL-4, RIM 24 XL-8, and RIM 24 XL-4 Modules Four new high-density Fusion.IO and RIM modules extending connection area by up to 110% with over 50 field connectors and supporting up to 384 I/Os per module, building on proven Fusion 24 and RIM 24 platforms for OEM customers.
• Interlock Builder Software Graphical drag-and-drop safety control design software enabling configuration of safety interlocks using Boolean logic (AND, OR, XOR), timers, and I/O signals with simulation, monitoring modes, password protection, and file encryption, supporting up to 255 interlock terms for OEM engineering teams.
• DDI Studio Software Graphical interface for Fusion.IO controls via real-time EtherCAT, featuring EtherCAT master network configuration, interoperability validation, and user-created test scripts for OEM engineers.
• Embedded FPGA and MCU Design Services Custom embedded design services for OEM products featuring high-performance PSoC, dual-ARM, and FPGA designs with real-time EtherCAT sub-device support.
• ODM Electronics Design and Manufacturing Services ODM services covering embedded DC-DC power conversion, application-specific slot card I/O, and board-level designs tailored to OEM equipment requirements.
• Aftermarket Support Services Aftermarket support services covering upgrades, refurbishment, repair, and recertification of existing DDI products for installed OEM equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1920 mixed I/O points under control through single EtherCAT node address
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• SuperX Industries Co., Ltd.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Digital Dynamic Inc. (DDI) signed MOU with SuperX Industries, eole Inc., and Woodman Inc. to co-develop large-scale AI Data Centers across Japan. Joint task force will pilot an AIDC project in Mie Prefecture with initial capacity of up to 4MW and potential expansion up to 300MW. DDI contributes modular system architecture and power system integration expertise for advanced power systems, liquid cooling solutions, and renewable energy components.
• eole Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Partner in joint MOU for AI Data Center development across Japan. eole Inc. participates in the joint task force with SuperX Industries, Digital Dynamic Inc., and Woodman Inc.
• Woodman Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Partner in joint MOU for AI Data Center development across Japan. Woodman Inc. participates in the joint task force with SuperX Industries, Digital Dynamic Inc., and eole Inc.
• SensibaminorOthers · 9 July 2025Sustainability consulting firm assisting DDI with comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for Science Based Targets initiative commitment.
• GreenlyminorOthers · 9 July 2025Sustainability consulting firm assisting DDI with emissions assessment and climate strategy aligned with science-based targets.
• Spartronics VietnamcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 May 2025Spartronics Vietnam operates as DDI's manufacturing partner at a LEED Gold certified, 270,000 square-foot facility equipped with a solar rooftop array. The partnership provides scalable, in-region manufacturing capacity for high-volume production, supporting DDI's position as the semiconductor industry's fastest source of SIL3 safety-rated I/O controllers. Over 3,000 Safety I/O Controllers have been shipped from this facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Siemens offers SIMATIC I/O, ET 200 safety modules, and SINUMERIK controls as part of a much broader automation portfolio. Overlaps with DDI's industrial I/O and safety I/O offerings, but competes as a full-stack incumbent rather than a focused niche player.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact produces Axioline and Inline modular I/O systems including safety variants, serving industrial automation OEMs globally. Comparable to DDI's modular I/O platform with broader component and connection-portfolio scope.
• SICK: SICK provides safety controllers, safety I/O, and sensor-integrated safety solutions for factory automation. Overlaps with DDI's SIL3 safety interlock portfolio, especially in robotic workcell and automated equipment applications.
• Wago: Wago manufactures 750-series modular I/O systems with safety I/O options for industrial automation. Comparable to DDI's modular I/O platform though typically positioned as a component supplier across a broader installed base.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell's Allen-Bradley GuardLogix and POINT I/O safety modules compete in safety-rated I/O and integrated control. Broad incumbent serving discrete and process industries with full automation stack, comparable to DDI's industrial I/O offering at a portfolio level.

Direct peers

• Schmersal: Schmersal is a specialist in machine safety with safety relay modules, safety controllers, and interlock systems. Comparable to DDI's safety interlock and machine safeguarding offerings for OEM machinery builders.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff is a direct competitor in PC-based control and EtherCAT-based modular I/O controllers, including safety-rated I/O terminals. It is highly comparable to DDI's Fusion.IO platform in real-time communication architecture and modularity.
• B&R Industrial Automation (ABB): B&R (now part of ABB) provides modular safety I/O controllers and machine automation platforms used in semiconductor, packaging, and process equipment. Closely comparable to DDI in safety-rated modular I/O and machine integration use cases.
• IDEC: IDEC offers safety controllers and I/O modules for machine builders, with comparable SIL-rated safety products. Comparable to DDI's safety interlock and SIL3 I/O offerings in industrial machinery applications.
• Pilz: Pilz specializes in safety controllers (PNOZ, PSS 4000) and safety I/O for machinery and process industries. Comparable to DDI's safety interlock and SIL3 control positioning, particularly for OEM safety-critical machine builders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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