ATIM
ATIM is a French designer and manufacturer of wireless IoT sensors, radio modems, LPWAN modules, and gateways supporting LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M protocols, serving industrial, building, utility, agricultural, and smart-city enterprise customers across Europe and beyond.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersVillard-de-lans, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ATIM does
ATIM SARL is a privately held French designer and manufacturer of wireless IoT and M2M communication products, headquartered in Villard-de-Lans near Grenoble and founded in 1996 by CEO Francis Raimbert. The company builds the full hardware-software stack in-house: ultra-low-power ARM-nano radio modules, ACW-series LPWAN sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2/VOC, leak detection, presence, metering, ATEX-rated devices), ARM-series industrial radio modems (RS232/RS485/Ethernet Modbus bridging), LoRaWAN gateways, plus an IoT Cloud web platform, mobile app, and Windows configurator tools. ATIM supports multiple LPWAN protocols (LoRaWAN, Sigfox with Monarch, NB-IoT, LTE-M, and proprietary point-to-point radio), allowing customers to choose the most suitable network or migrate between operators.
ATIM's products serve industrial, building, agricultural, utility, and smart-city applications, with documented enterprise customers including Accor/Essendi (450 hotels equipped), Bouygues, Engie, ADP (Aéroports de Paris), JC Decaux (20+ year billboard synchronization partnership), Schneider Electric, Siemens, SNCF, SPIE, and Orange (LoRa network hardware). The business model combines hardware sales of sensors, modems, gateways, and modules with a complementary recurring software layer (web platform, mobile app, configurators). Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise sales supplemented by a worldwide network of distributors and IoT platform partners (Actility, TTN, Chirpstack, Loriot, Heliot Europe, UnaBiz) across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
The company is founder-controlled, profitable in appearance, and operates without disclosed external funding. Recent strategic emphasis has been on embedding TinyML/edge AI for predictive maintenance and anomaly detection (e.g., the CCIAG/Imagina water-leak project covering 100,000 equivalent homes in 2024) and expanding its structural-monitoring footprint through the Advarna Obsessio_X6 partnership (1,000+ deployments since 2021). ATIM competes in the European industrial-IoT hardware market against larger players (Siemens, Schneider) and other LPWAN specialists (Decentlab, Adeunis) by combining multi-protocol flexibility, French manufacturing, and a 30-year radio heritage.
ATIM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ATIM
- Legal name
- ATIM SARL
- Website
- https://atim.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ATIM is a French designer and manufacturer of wireless IoT sensors, radio modems, LPWAN modules, and gateways supporting LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M protocols, serving industrial, building, utility, agricultural, and smart-city enterprise customers across Europe and beyond.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ATIM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial IoT Wireless Communication Hardware
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF), RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)
Keywords
Where ATIM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Villard-de-lans
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ATIM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- IoT Hardware Sales: ATIM generates revenue primarily from the sale of IoT sensors, radio modems, gateways, and modules. Products are sold through direct sales, distributors, and channel partners. Hardware includes the ACW sensor range, ARM modem range, and various interface/shield products. The company manufactures in France with quality control over the entire production chain.
- Device Management Software: ATIM provides software tools including the IoT web platform, mobile application, and product configurators (ACW-CFG, ARM-CFG, MOD-CFG) that complement and enhance their hardware products. These software solutions support configuration, visualization, and data management for ATIM devices.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Standard product pricing - quote-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
ATIM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ATIM designs, manufactures, and sells wireless IoT/M2M communication hardware, including its proprietary ARM-nano radio modules, ACW-series LPWAN sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2/VOC, leak detection, metering, presence), ARM-series industrial radio modems, and LoRaWAN gateways. The portfolio supports LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, LTE-M, and point-to-point radio protocols, and is complemented by the ATIM IoT Cloud web platform, mobile app, and Windows configurator tools for sensor data visualization, remote parameterization, and alerting.
Product overview
ATIM provides a comprehensive IoT/M2M solution portfolio consisting of LPWAN sensors (ACW series), radio modems (ARM series), modules (ARM-Nano), and gateways for wireless industrial monitoring. The core product line includes comfort sensors (temperature, humidity, air quality), smart metering devices, presence detection, control/command modules, and multi-technology gateways supporting LoRaWAN, Sigfox, and LTE-M/NB-IoT. ATIM's IoT Cloud platform provides data visualization, remote configuration, and alerting, complemented by Windows-based configurator tools (ACW-CFG, ARM-CFG, MOD-CFG) for device setup. The product ecosystem serves smart building, industry, agriculture, utilities, and smart city applications, with LPWAN radio modules and interface cards (USB, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Xbee, Mini PCI Express) enabling flexible integration options.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ACW IoT Sensor Series
- ARM-SE Radio Modem (Serial/Ethernet)
- ARM-D Radio Modem (Digital/Analog I/O)
- ARM-Nano Radio Modules
- ACW Interface Cards and Shields
- LoRaWAN Gateways
- ATIM IoT Web Platform
- ATIM Product Configurators (ACW-CFG, ARM-CFG, MOD-CFG)
- ACW Industrial Modbus Gateways (ACW-DINHUB, ACW-DINRSM-V2)
- ACW-TST LPWAN Network Tester
- ACW-RPT LoRaWAN Repeater
Quantifiable outcome
- 6-7% energy consumption reduction achieved by Essendi hotels by 2024
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use ATIM
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
ATIM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
ATIM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Imagina InternationalcoreATIM and Imagina International partnered on an innovative project for water leak detection in Grenoble's underground district heating networks for CCIAG. The project uses ATIM's IoT sensors with Imagina's software to detect leaks, infiltrations, and predict issues using AI. Coverage equivalent to 100,000 homes. This partnership demonstrates ATIM's ability to integrate with complex urban infrastructure projects.
- IZHOcorePartnership since 2019 based on shared vision of placing reliable data at the heart of energy management in commercial buildings. ATIM provides IoT sensors for temperature and humidity monitoring while IZHO provides data collection and analysis via cloud platform. Results: 450 hotels equipped, 6-7% energy savings by 2024, ROI achieved in 1 year.
- Kuzzlecore100% French IoT collaboration between ATIM (sensor manufacturer) and Kuzzle (IoT platform provider). Combines ATIM's hardware expertise with Kuzzle's connectivity and data platform capabilities for French IoT solutions.
- AdvarnacoreAdvarna integrates ATIM's IoT communication modules into their Obsessio_X6 structural monitoring sensor for crack detection in buildings, bridges, and dams. ATIM modules enable Sigfox, LoRaWAN, or M2P connectivity for remote monitoring. Solution has been deployed 1000+ times since 2021 with measurement accuracy of ±0.01 μm.
- OrangecoreATIM was selected by Orange and Objenious to supply radio modules and sensors for LoRa network deployment. This partnership established ATIM as a key hardware supplier for one of Europe's largest telecom operators' IoT infrastructure.
- SigfoxcoreATIM became the first official Sigfox partner in 2011 following meeting with founder Ludovic Le Moan. ATIM built and supplied modules and sensors for Sigfox network deployment. Partnership continues with products supporting Sigfox Monarch for global roaming.
- ActilitymajorActility provides LoRaWAN network server infrastructure that integrates with ATIM's sensors and gateways. ATIM works closely with Actility for enterprise IoT deployments requiring scalable network server solutions.
- The Things IndustriesmajorEnterprise LoRaWAN solutions provider; ATIM sensors compatible with The Things Industries network server for scalable IoT deployments.
- CellnexmajorLeading European wireless telecommunications infrastructure operator providing network infrastructure for IoT connectivity that complements ATIM's sensor solutions.
- DataPrintcoreFrench distributor of professional IoT technologies offering cellular and LPWAN connectivity solutions with high-quality service tailored to various applications.
- Factory SystemescoreParis-based distributor of hardware, software, and industrial IoT solutions covering the French market.
- ETN GroupemajorDistributor of electrical engineering for industrial sector companies with 85+ agencies across France and Europe.
- Master ChipsmajorDistributor of electronic components, IoT, M2M, and automation solutions covering Belgium and Netherlands markets.
- Acal BFImajorDistributor for ATIM radio modules in the French market, part of the Acal BFI electronics distribution network.
- LextronicmajorFrench distributor of electronic components and modules, distributing ATIM radio modules to the French market.
- SNOCmajorFrench distributor handling ATIM radio module distribution in France.
- ShopOfThingsminorSwiss IoT distributor supporting ATIM IoT projects from hardware selection to network registration and on-site installation in Germany.
- Sensational SystemsminorIoT distributor and LoRa expert based in Scotland, distributing ATIM products in the UK market.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ATIM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Decentlab: Swiss maker of robust LoRaWAN sensors for environmental and industrial monitoring. Comparable to ATIM's ACW sensor range in target use cases (utilities, infrastructure, environment) and ultra-low-power design philosophy.
- Kerlink: French LoRaWAN gateway and network-server specialist serving telecom operators and enterprises. Directly comparable to ATIM's LoRaWAN gateway product line and shared Sigfox/LoRa ecosystem heritage.
- Dragino: Hong Kong/China-based maker of LoRaWAN modules, sensors, and gateways. Comparable to ATIM's ARM-nano modules and ACW gateways in protocol support and developer-oriented product positioning.
- Tektelic: Canadian manufacturer of LoRaWAN gateways and sensors for smart building, smart city, and industrial IoT. Directly comparable on product portfolio (gateways + multi-sensor LPWAN devices) and target verticals.
- MultiTech: US-based manufacturer of IoT gateways, modems, and sensors supporting LoRaWAN, cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT), and Bluetooth. Comparable to ATIM on multi-protocol industrial IoT hardware and channel-driven GTM.
- Adeunis: French designer and manufacturer of wireless IoT/M2M sensors and modules supporting LoRaWAN, Sigfox, and NB-IoT. Closest direct competitor to ATIM, with a similar French SME profile and comparable enterprise/customer-base overlap.
- Elsys: Swedish manufacturer of LoRaWAN sensors for indoor climate, energy, and building applications. Directly comparable to ATIM's ACW-THAQ, ACW-THX, and smart-building comfort-sensor offerings.
Broad incumbents
- LORIOT: Swiss LoRaWAN network-server and IoT connectivity management platform provider. Comparable to ATIM's IoT web platform layer and a current integration partner in the LPWAN ecosystem.
- Sagemcom: Large French telecom and energy equipment manufacturer with M2M/IoT product lines. Comparable to ATIM as a French IoT hardware player, but operating at vastly greater scale and a broader product portfolio.
Emerging players
- Milesight: IoT hardware vendor offering LoRaWAN gateways and sensors targeting smart building and industrial monitoring. Partial overlap with ATIM's portfolio, with a broader camera and networking portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ATIM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
ATIM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ATIM M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ATIM
What does ATIM do?
ATIM designs, manufactures, and sells wireless IoT/M2M communication hardware, including its proprietary ARM-nano radio modules, ACW-series LPWAN sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2/VOC, leak detection, metering, presence), ARM-series industrial radio modems, and LoRaWAN gateways. The portfolio supports LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, LTE-M, and point-to-point radio protocols, and is complemented by the ATIM IoT Cloud web platform, mobile app, and Windows configurator tools for sensor data visualization, remote parameterization, and alerting.
Is ATIM a public or private company?
ATIM is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ATIM founded?
ATIM was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ATIM based?
ATIM is headquartered in Villard-de-lans, France, in the Europe region.
How does ATIM make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. IoT Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are device Management Software.
Who are ATIM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Decentlab, Kerlink, Dragino, Tektelic, MultiTech, Adeunis and Elsys. Broad incumbents are LORIOT and Sagemcom. Milesight is listed as an emerging player.
Does ATIM have an API?
No public API is recorded for ATIM.
What industry is ATIM in?
ATIM's product category is Industrial IoT Wireless Communication Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHABAA, Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS), with a secondary code of HDAFAIAF, Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3576.