LYNQ

Name

LYNQ

Legal name

Lynq Limited

Website

https://lynqmes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LYNQ is a UK-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software vendor providing configurable MOM software with certified integrations to seven major ERPs and 140+ PLC/IO device drivers, targeting small to midsize manufacturers across 15 verticals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Workflow, MES & Production Orchestration for AM (IMAAACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution system
• MES software
• Factory automation software
• Shop floor data collection
• Production planning scheduling

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MES Software Licensing: LYNQ generates revenue through licensing of its Manufacturing Execution System software. The solution is offered as a configurable, plug-and-play manufacturing operations management solution for small to midsize manufacturers. Implementation is fixed-price with rapid deployment in under 12 weeks.
2. Professional Services: Implementation and deployment services included in fixed-price packages. Rapid deployment model with typical ROI in less than 6 months from increased resource effectiveness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LYNQ provides a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software that enables manufacturers to digitalise and drive factory performance. The unified platform delivers five integrated modules — Plan, Track, Automate, Analyse, and Optimise — for end-to-end manufacturing operations management, with certified integrations to seven major ERP systems and native drivers for over 140 industrial PLC/IO devices.

Product overview

LYNQ is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software company offering a single unified product with integrated modules. The core LYNQ MES platform is organized around five functional modules: Plan (Advanced Planning and Scheduling, Visual Planning Board), Track (Shop Floor Data Collection, Employee and Equipment Monitoring), Automate (Machine Integration with 140+ PLC/IO drivers), Analyse (Performance Analytics with OEE/OLE/TEEP metrics), and Optimise (Digital Workplace with alerts and messaging). The system integrates with major ERP platforms (SYSPRO, SAP, Sage, Acumatica, IFS, Macola, MYOB, Microsoft Dynamics) and provides cloud or on-premise deployment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LYNQ MES A unified Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform providing five integrated functional modules — Plan, Track, Automate, Analyse, and Optimise — for end-to-end manufacturing operations management. Targeted at small to midsize discrete and process-driven manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increased output for manufacturers
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SYSPROcoreTechnology or IntegrationLYNQ is a global strategic partner and value-added application provider of SYSPRO's Manufacturing Operations Management solution. LYNQ offers extensive integration with SYSPRO SQL versions 6.1 and higher using approved connectors (e.net) which have been tested and certified for use to ensure the highest standards of data integrity and security. The partnership positions LYNQ as SYSPRO's preferred MES solution globally.
• AcumaticacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified integration partnership with Acumatica. LYNQ extends and enriches Acumatica with a configurable, plug-and-play manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution. Small to midsize manufacturers can quickly create an MES for a fraction of typical cost through plug and play, certified integration.
• Sage X3coreTechnology or IntegrationApproved business partner for Sage X3 software. LYNQ works closely with Sage and their international business partners to provide service. Integration uses web services (API) to ensure highest standards of performance, data integrity and security.
• SAP Business OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved business partner for SAP Business One software. LYNQ works closely with SAP and their international business partners. Integration with SAP Business One HANA uses service layer integration for optimised performance. Certified integration with version 10 and higher.
• IFScoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration with IFS versions 9 and above. LYNQ works with IFS international business partners to provide service. Integration uses generic operator to link with IFS without increasing the number of licenses needed.
• MYOB AdvancedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlug and play, certified integration with MYOB Advanced 2020.6 and above. LYNQ extends and enriches MYOB with a configurable, plug-and-play manufacturing operations management solution for small to midsize manufacturers.
• Macola Software (ECi)coreTechnology or IntegrationApproved business partner for Macola Software. LYNQ works closely with ECi and their international business partners. Integrates with all versions of Macola including Progression, Enterprise Suite (ES) and M10 using approved connectors (API) tested and certified for highest standards of data integrity and security.
• Allen BradleycoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial automation partner providing PLC connectivity. LYNQ provides over 140 native drivers to the most common PLC/IO devices including Allen Bradley, enabling automatic data capture for Industry 4.0 digitalization.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial automation partner providing PLC connectivity. LYNQ's extensive driver library includes Siemens PLC/IO devices for machine data collection and automation.
• MitsubishicoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial automation partner providing PLC connectivity. LYNQ integrates with Mitsubishi PLC/IO devices for automatic data capture from manufacturing equipment.
• IFMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial automation partner providing PLC/IO device connectivity. Part of LYNQ's 140+ industrial driver ecosystem for factory digitalization.
• MazakcoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine tool partner providing CNC/PLC connectivity. LYNQ connects to Mazak machines for real-time data collection and equipment monitoring.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aegis Industrial Software: Aegis provides FactoryLogix, a leading MES platform targeting electronics, medical devices, and discrete manufacturers with similar mid-market focus to LYNQ. Both compete on shop-floor execution, machine connectivity, and ERP integration in the same customer profile.
• Critical Manufacturing: Critical Manufacturing offers a MES/MOM platform serving high-tech and discrete manufacturers with deep equipment integration. It competes directly with LYNQ in mid-market MES deals requiring IEC 62264 / ISA-95 compliance and machine connectivity.
• Sepasoft: Sepasoft provides MES modules built on the Ignition platform from Inductive Automation, targeting mid-market manufacturers with similar modular, configurable MES delivery. Both compete on rapid MES deployment with strong ERP integration capabilities.
• DELMIAWorks (IQMS): DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) combines ERP and MES functionality for SMB/mid-market manufacturers. It overlaps with LYNQ in offering an integrated operations platform for small/midsize manufacturers seeking a unified ERP+MES footprint.
• Tulip Interfaces: Tulip provides a frontline operations/MES platform for regulated manufacturers with composable app-driven deployments. It competes with LYNQ in mid-market digital transformation projects where rapid, configurable deployment and ERP connectivity are key buying criteria.
• iBASEt: iBASEt delivers MES solutions for aerospace, defense, and complex discrete manufacturers with similar vertical specialization. Both LYNQ and iBASEt target regulated, quality-intensive industries requiring shop-floor traceability and ERP integration.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation (Plex / FactoryTalk): Rockwell Automation offers FactoryTalk and acquired Plex Systems, both serving MES needs for manufacturers. It competes with LYNQ in discrete and process manufacturing, particularly where Rockwell control systems are deployed.
• Siemens Opcenter (formerly SIMATIC IT): Siemens Opcenter is a flagship MES offering from a global industrial automation leader. It competes with LYNQ in shop-floor execution but targets larger enterprises and benefits from Siemens' deep automation portfolio and global service footprint.
• SAP Digital Manufacturing: SAP Digital Manufacturing is a cloud MES tightly integrated with SAP's ERP stack. It competes with LYNQ particularly where customers run SAP, including SAP Business One deployments where LYNQ is an approved partner.

Emerging players

• Mongoose (for Infor SyteLine / CloudSuite Industrial): Mongoose is the embedded MES application within Infor SyteLine / CloudSuite Industrial ERP, serving mid-market manufacturers. It overlaps with LYNQ's ERP-integrated MES approach for Infor's installed base, competing for the same small/midsize discrete manufacturing segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lynqmes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LynqLimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lynqmes
• Instagraminstagram.com/lynq_mes

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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