Data Modul

What Data Modul does

Data Modul AG is a Munich-headquartered, publicly listed German company (ticker DMAG.DE) founded in 1972 that develops, manufactures, and distributes flatbed displays, monitors, electronic subassemblies, and complete information systems for industrial, medical, automotive, and retail customers. Its core offering combines hardware (TFT, OLED, E-Paper, miniLED FALD displays; PCAP touch sensors; eMotion LCD controller boards; single board computers; computer-on-modules; monitors and panel PCs) with software (operating systems, application software, cyber security, cloud services, AI/ML) and services (design-in, R&D, qualification, manufacturing, logistics, and lifecycle management). Proprietary sub-brands include easyTOUCH (PCAP touch displays), eMotion (LCD controller boards), and CONRAC (Asia display products), with authorized distribution partnerships for Samsung Display, LG Display, DuPont, and BASF.

The company operates a hybrid business model spanning value-added distribution of third-party components, proprietary in-house product sales, and EMS (electronics manufacturing services) for complete unit assembly. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based, multi-year enterprise contracts with industrial OEMs requiring design-in support through series production, supplemented by subscription/recurring software revenue. Data Modul runs manufacturing in Weikersheim (Germany) and Lublin (Poland), with regional sales and engineering offices across Europe, the United States, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, serving customers requiring durable, long-lifecycle display solutions in factory automation, mobility, medical, smart building, retail, and gaming verticals.

In 2025, Data Modul generated EUR 212.9M in revenue (down from EUR 226.2M in 2024 and EUR 283.2M in 2023), employed 528 people, and reported an equity ratio of 75.3%. The company is led by CEO Dr. Florian Pesahl with Richard A. Seidlitz as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Recent strategic moves include the February 2026 expansion of EMS into full device assembly and supply chain services, multiple 2026 product launches (E-Paper with integrated front light, HDR10-capable eMotion UHD-III-G, MiniLED backlight TFTs), and lifecycle continuity offerings in response to Sharp's exit from industrial LCD production.

Name

Data Modul

Legal name

DATA MODUL AG

Website

https://data-modul.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Data Modul AG is a Munich-based public company that develops, manufactures, and distributes industrial displays, touch sensors, controller boards, and embedded computing systems, alongside electronics manufacturing services, for enterprise customers in industrial automation, mobility, medical, smart building, and retail verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Revenue from sale of display components including TFT, OLED, E-Paper, touch displays, controller boards, single board computers, computer-on-modules, peripherals, monitors, and panel PCs. Both proprietary in-house products and distributed third-party products.
2. Software Products: Revenue from operating systems, application software, cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, and AI/ML software offerings.
3. EMS Manufacturing Services: Electronics manufacturing services including component sourcing, PCB assembly, complete unit assembly, and supply chain management from design-in through series production.
4. Design-in and R&D Services: Engineering support services including design-in consultation, research and development, qualification testing, lifecycle management, and logistics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Data Modul develops, manufactures, and distributes flatbed displays, monitors, electronic subassemblies, and complete information systems for industrial, medical, automotive, and retail applications. The portfolio combines proprietary products (easyTOUCH touch displays, eMotion controller boards, CESS embedded solutions) with value-added distribution of third-party panels, supported by in-house electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and lifecycle management for long-term industrial availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• easyTOUCH: PCAP touch display product line
• eMotion
• CONRAC

Products and services

• TFT Displays Industrial-grade TFT LCD panels in various sizes and resolutions, qualified and supplied for OEM integration into machinery, medical, automotive, and retail systems.
• OLED Displays OLED display modules supplied for industrial and embedded applications where high contrast, deep blacks, and wide viewing angles are required.
• E-Paper Displays Low-power reflective E-Paper panels, including 13.3" variants with integrated front light, used for signage, labelling, and battery-powered information terminals.
• Memory-in-Pixel (MiP) Displays Ultra-low-power reflective displays with embedded memory in each pixel, targeted at always-on industrial and IoT information displays.
• Mini-LED FALD Displays 15.6" mini-LED backlight TFT displays featuring full-array local dimming for high dynamic range, high-contrast imaging in professional and industrial use.
• LED Display Solutions LED-based display solutions for large-format and high-brightness professional applications.
• easyTOUCH PCAP Touch Displays Proprietary projected capacitive (PCAP) touch display modules with custom cover glass and optical bonding, designed for rugged industrial and outdoor HMI use.
• eMotion LCD Controller Boards Proprietary LCD controller and scaler board family, including the UHD-III-G scaler with HDR10 support, used to drive and condition display panels for OEM systems.
• Single Board Computers Embedded single board computers integrated with display subsystems for HMI, signage, and industrial terminals.
• Computer-on-Modules Standardised computer-on-module building blocks for OEMs building application-specific embedded display platforms.
• Digital Signage Monitors Commercial-grade digital signage monitors with continuous-duty design and remote management features for retail, QSR, and information-display networks.
• Monitors and Panel PCs Industrial monitors and panel PCs combining display, touch, and integrated computing for HMI, kiosk, and operator-interface deployments.
• Optical Bonding Services Service eliminating the air gap between display and cover glass/touch sensor to improve readability, contrast, and ruggedness for industrial and outdoor use.
• Structural Bonding Services Mechanical bonding of display, touch sensor, and housing components to deliver ruggedised display subassemblies.
• Cover Glass Fabrication Custom cover glass design, fabrication, and integration for touch and display modules, including anti-glare, anti-reflective, and vandal-resistant options.
• Customised Embedded Set Solutions (CESS) Proprietary integrated subassembly service that combines display panel, touch sensor, controller board, and firmware into a qualified, application-ready display module.
• Design-in and Engineering Services Engineering services supporting OEM customers in selecting, qualifying, and integrating display and touch subsystems into their end products.
• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Contract electronics manufacturing of display subassemblies and related electronic modules, including PCB assembly, bonding, and final integration for OEM customers.
• Lifecycle Management Programme Long-term-availability programme that secures multi-year supply of specified display and touch components for industrial customers with extended product lifecycles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term display availability through lifecycle management strategies

Named customers5 records

Segments6 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Heilmaier GmbH MessedesignminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Partnership with Heilmaier GmbH Messedesign for sustainable exhibition booth design. Collaboration resulted in modular aluminum frame booth system using Aluvision components for reusable exhibition stands at embedded world and other trade shows.
• congateccoreTechnology or Integration · 30 October 2025Strategic technology partnership recognized with Platinum Award at congatec Annual EMEA Partner Meeting. Partnership involves computer-on-module and carrier board system integration for embedded computing solutions.
• Fagus-GreConminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership for GreCon Protector product, which received iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in Gold. DATA MODUL contributed display technology expertise to the product development.
• Samsung ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationDisplay technology partner and authorized distributor for Samsung display products including OLED and other display technologies.
• LG DisplaycoreTechnology or IntegrationDisplay technology partner and authorized distributor for LG Display products including transparent OLED displays awarded Display Product of the Year.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for display materials and components in the printed electronics and display integration supply chain.
• BASFcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for display materials and components in the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FORTEC Elektronik AG: German-listed distributor and system integrator of industrial displays, embedded computing, and power supplies. Closest direct peer — comparable business model combining value-added distribution, proprietary products, and custom display solutions for industrial customers across the DACH region.
• Distec GmbH: German display distributor and integrator specialising in TFT, OLED, and touch displays for industrial and medical applications. Operates a similar manufacturer-independent distribution-plus-integration model targeting overlapping European industrial and medical customers.
• Elo Touch Solutions: US-based global manufacturer of touch displays, touchscreens, and interactive signage. Comparable touch-display product line (overlapping with easyTOUCH) targeting retail, POS, hospitality, and industrial customers with branded finished products.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Taiwanese global leader in industrial panel PCs, monitors, and embedded computing. Competes with DATA MODUL in industrial panel PCs and monitors but at a much larger scale and with broader IoT/system integration portfolio across many verticals.
• Kontron AG: European-headquartered embedded computing and IoT company offering computer-on-modules, SBCs, and industrial displays. Direct overlap with DATA MODUL's embedded computing, controller boards, and industrial display portfolio.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial automation specialist offering HMI panels, industrial displays, and explosion-proof visualisation. Overlaps with DATA MODUL's industrial automation segment with a focus on hazardous/harsh-environment use cases.

Emerging players

• AUO Display Plus: Industrial-focused subsidiary of AU Optronics producing commercial and industrial-grade displays, including stretched and high-brightness panels. Competes with DATA MODUL in industrial display supply and increasingly in integrated solutions.
• Winstar Display: Taiwanese manufacturer of TFT, OLED, and character LCD modules for industrial applications. Sells directly to OEMs and through distribution channels, partially overlapping with DATA MODUL's product portfolio and customer base.
• Litemax Electronics: Taiwanese manufacturer of high-brightness sunlight-readable LCD displays for transportation, industrial, and military applications. Comparable to DATA MODUL's rugged/high-performance display offerings in the mobility and industrial segments.
• Cincoze: Taiwanese manufacturer of rugged industrial panel PCs, displays, and embedded systems for harsh environments. Competes with DATA MODUL in industrial/military panel PC and ruggedised display applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-modul-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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