What Sigmatek does

SIGMATEK GmbH & Co KG is an Austrian, privately-held industrial automation supplier founded in 1988 and headquartered in Lamprechtshausen, Salzburg. The company sells a fully integrated automation system — control, HMI, motion and safety — to OEM machine manufacturers across nine verticals: printing/paper, energy, plastics, logistics/material flow, metal processing, analysis/testing, robotics/handling, textiles and packaging/food. All key components are developed and produced in-house, including the LASAL object-oriented engineering suite (IEC 61131-3), the proprietary VARAN real-time Ethernet bus, EDGE2 processors, S-DIAS / P-DIAS / X-DIAS modular I/O systems, DIAS Drive MDD 100 and MDD 2000 multi-axis servo systems, FDD 3000 AC drives, servo motors (DSM5, AKM), HMI panels from 3.5" to 23.8", and S-DIAS Safety modules certified to SIL 3 / PL e / Cat. 4.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of controllers, I/O, drives, motors, HMI and safety components to OEM machine builders, plus one-time licenses for the LASAL engineering tool suite. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are routed to sales representatives or an online application. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Switzerland, UK, Italy, USA and China, complemented by a certified Swiss Solution Partner network for engineering, panel-building and service. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification across its Austrian locations and employs 251-500 people globally.

Name

Sigmatek

Legal name

SIGMATEK GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://sigmatek-automation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SIGMATEK is a privately-held Austrian industrial automation supplier (founded 1988) that sells fully integrated control, HMI, motion and safety systems — built on proprietary LASAL software, VARAN Ethernet and in-house I/O and drives — to OEM machine manufacturers across nine verticals, distributed through direct field sales and international subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Computers (3571), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Embedded Computers (Box PCs) (HDACALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD), Industrial Network Redundancy & Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN/PRP/HSR/ERPS) (HDAFAJAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Machine control systems
• Servo drives
• HMI panels
• PLC engineering software

Headquarters

HQ city

Lamprechtshausen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Hardware: Sale of industrial automation components including control systems, I/O modules, HMI panels, drives, motors, and safety systems. Components are sold to OEM machine manufacturers for integration into industrial machinery.
2. Engineering Software & Tools: LASAL engineering tool suite for programming and configuring automation systems, including LASAL CLASS, LASAL SCREEN, LASAL VISUDesigner, LASAL MOTION, LASAL SAFETYDesigner, LASAL SERVICE, LASAL MachineManager and LASAL Library.
3. Special Applications & Solutions: Specialized automation solutions including AGV/AMR automation, remote access platforms, energy automation, and custom circuit board I/O systems (X-DIAS).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIGMATEK supplies a fully integrated industrial automation system to OEM machine manufacturers, combining in-house-developed control systems (CPU units and Industrial PCs), modular I/O systems (S-DIAS, P-DIAS, X-DIAS), HMI panels from 3.5" to 23.8", wireless handheld HMIs, servo and AC drives, servo motors, and a SIL 3 / PL e / Cat. 4 Safety system. All hardware runs on the proprietary LASAL engineering suite using the VARAN real-time Ethernet protocol, and is supplemented by special applications for AGV/AMR, energy automation, remote access, and RFID identification.

Product overview

Sigmatek provides a complete, integrated industrial automation system for OEM machine manufacturers. The portfolio centers on the LASAL engineering platform combined with modular hardware including Control Systems (CPU Units, Industrial PCs with OPC UA support), I/O Systems (S-DIAS, P-DIAS, X-DIAS), Motion products (DIAS Drive MDD 2000 and 100 series servo drives, FDD 3000 AC drives, servo motors), Safety solutions (S-DIAS Safety System), HMI (touch panels 3.5"-23.8", wireless handheld units), and Real-Time Ethernet VARAN networking. Special applications include AGV/AMR automation, Remote Access, Energy Automation, and RFID identification. All components are developed and produced in-house, ensuring long-term availability and flexible customer-specific hardware development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPU Units Diverse CPU units with high-performance, low-loss EDGE2 Technology processors for regulation and motion tasks in single or multiple CPU solutions. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers as the central controller of industrial automation systems.
• Industrial PCs (IPCs) IPCs combining new PC technology with industrial usability for high-performance machines, supporting OPC UA communication protocol. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers as control platforms.
• S-DIAS I/O System Super-compact I/O series achieving highest package density with dimensions of only 12.5 x 104 x 72 mm, housing up to 20 I/Os in one DIN-rail-mounted housing that combines electronics and bus. Safety variants are certified for SIL 3, PL e, Cat. 4. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• P-DIAS I/O System IP67-protected I/O system with M12 connector plugs that can be combined with the S-DIAS series for flexible industrial automation configurations. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• X-DIAS I/O System I/O system ideal for series machine manufacturing in medium-to-high volumes; functionally optimized modules integrate into individual wiring boards to minimize wiring time, cost, and mistakes. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• Operating Panels (HMI) Color touch displays from 3.5 to 23.8 inches, available in single or Multitouch (PCT) versions and in classic 4:3, vertical, and widescreen formats. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers for machine visualization.
• DIAS Drive MDD 2000 Series High-performance multi-axis servo system combining up to 3 axes with supply, power filter, brake resistor and DC-Link circuit in a compact design; tool-free smart connection technology and integrated safety functions. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• DIAS Drive 100 Series Modular drive system controlling 1 to 8 servo axes per power module with an exceptionally compact form, designed for highly dynamic machines supporting all conventional feedback systems. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• FDD 3000 Series AC Drives AC drives enabling economical asynchronous motor control for efficient motion applications with energy savings. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• Servo Motors DSM5 Servo motors compatible with DIAS Drive systems for dynamic motion control applications. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• Servo Motors AKM AKM-series servo motors for industrial automation and motion control applications. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• S-DIAS Safety System Safety components that flexibly combine with standard S-DIAS modules and are certified for SIL 3, PL e, Cat. 4 compliance, with Safety Hot-Swap for maximum flexibility. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• Real-Time Ethernet VARAN Proprietary real-time Ethernet bus system with implementation options, interfaces, splitters, and dedicated VARAN cables for deterministic industrial networking. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers and system integrators.
• LASAL Engineering Tool Object-oriented engineering suite following IEC 61131-3 standards that combines control, visualization, motion control, and Safety in one environment (LASAL CLASS, SCREEN, VISUDesigner, MOTION, SAFETYDesigner, SERVICE, MachineManager, Library) for reusability and modular application development. Licensed to OEM machine manufacturers and system integrators.
• AGV / AMR Automation Special application solutions for automated guided vehicles (AGV) and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) used in logistics and material-flow industries. Sold to AGV/AMR manufacturers and intralogistics operators.
• Remote Access Platform Web-based cloud platform for secure remote access that enables worldwide machine maintenance and software updates. Sold to OEMs and end operators of installed machines.
• Energy Automation Automation solutions for boiler and decentralized energy modules with control and visualization capabilities, targeted at energy-sector OEMs and operators.
• RFID 131 Reader Universal read/write RFID device based on the 13.56 MHz HF band with CAN interface, supporting ISO-15693, 14443-A and 14443-B standards (Mifare, ICOD SLI, TI TagIT tags), with an IP65-rated front panel for industrial identification use.
• HGW 1033 Wireless HMI Wireless handheld operating unit with a 10.1 inch multi-touch screen, EDGE2 Technology processor, and Safety functions via WLAN, enabling cable-free machine operation. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.
• AM 821 Analog Mixing Module Analog mixing module combining eight analog differential inputs with 16-bit resolution and two analog outputs in the 0-10 V range, used as a special application module in Sigmatek's industrial automation portfolio. Sold to OEM machine manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest power density in compact packaging for servo systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Althaus AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading Swiss automation specialist founded 1968 with approximately 160 employees. Provides full-service automation solutions including software/hardware engineering, schaltschrankbau, mechatronics, and digital twin for process optimization. Serves as key solution partner for SIGMATEK in Switzerland.
• AEP Systec AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and software company active since 1994 in plant and machine construction. Strong across diverse industries from wastewater treatment to cement production. Provides requirements specification, drive technology consulting, software engineering, commissioning, and service.
• AVM Engineering AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPart of AVM group, focused on industrial automation process optimization. Provides hardware/software engineering, drive and control technology, HMI, IoT solutions, and digital transformation consulting. Offers UX implementation, software development, industrial automation, and control cabinet construction.
• Schaltag AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner60+ years of experience in automation, mechatronics, and control cabinet construction. Operates locations in Switzerland and Czech Republic. Provides full lifecycle support from concept through prototype, series production, and service. Key partner for SIGMATEK implementations.
• SigmaControlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented by SigmaControl as regional representation partner.
• TeamViewercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides TeamViewer-based QuickSupport Tool for secure remote maintenance and support. Enables SIGMATEK support staff to remotely access customer systems for troubleshooting and maintenance during business hours with customer consent.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: US-based automation incumbent with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Kinetix drives, and FactoryTalk software - competing for OEM automation slots globally, though with stronger position in North America.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major German automation and motion-control supplier (ctrlX, IndraDrive, e-LION) directly competing with SIGMATEK in drives, motion, and integrated control platforms for OEM machinery.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global leader in industrial automation (SIMATIC controllers, SIMOTION, SINAMICS drives, HMI) with overwhelming scale and ecosystem depth. Competes with SIGMATEK across virtually every product category but typically at the higher end of OEM/complex machine applications.
• Schneider Electric (Industrial Automation): Global automation incumbent with Modicon PLCs, Lexium drives, Magelis HMI, and EcoStruxure platform; competes with SIGMATEK across full automation stack at larger OEMs and end-user accounts.

Direct peers

• Beckhoff Automation: German industrial automation vendor offering an essentially identical technology stack: PC-based controllers, EtherCAT-based I/O, servo drives, HMI panels, and TwinCAT engineering software. Closest functional competitor to SIGMATEK's integrated control + I/O + drive + software approach.
• B&R Industrial Automation: Austrian automation specialist (now part of ABB) historically focused on OEM machine builders with a fully integrated portfolio of controllers, I/O, drives, HMI, and motion - directly comparable to SIGMATEK's positioning and DACH-centric customer base.
• KEBA Industrial Automation: Austrian automation vendor (KePlast, KeMotion, KeTop HMI) targeting similar injection molding / plastics / handling OEM verticals as SIGMATEK; comparable mid-size, in-house-stack, vertically integrated business model.
• WAGO: German manufacturer of fieldbus-independent I/O systems, controllers (PFC200), and HMI products. Comparable in mid-market PLC/I/O scope and OEM machine-builder customer overlap with SIGMATEK.
• Pilz: German/Austrian automation safety specialist with PNOZ controllers, motion control, and integrated safe automation. Directly comparable to SIGMATEK's S-DIAS Safety System and SIL 3 / PL e certified offerings.
• Phoenix Contact: Manufacturer of PLCnext controllers, I/O systems (Axioline/Inline), industrial networking (PROFINET/EtherNet/IP), and HMI - overlapping strongly with SIGMATEK's product lines, particularly in I/O and industrial Ethernet segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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