What Technosoft does

Technosoft SA is a Swiss motion-control technology company headquartered in Neuchâtel, founded in 1993 and operating since 2019 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Shanghai MOONS' Electric. It specializes in the design and manufacture of intelligent servo drives and intelligent motors that integrate a motion controller and a power stage into a single, compact unit, built around its proprietary MotionChip™ DSP-based controller and TML (Technosoft Motion Language) programming stack, configured via the EasyMotion Studio graphical environment. The product portfolio spans the iPOS family of intelligent drives (from the iPOS2401 micro drives and iPOS360x multi-axis systems, through the iPOS4808 and iPOS-Z high-performance families, up to the iGVD71 high-power units) as well as the iMOT integrated intelligent motors (including the iMOT17 NEMA-17 brushless motor line with built-in drives and absolute encoders), supporting brushed DC, brushless DC, stepper, linear, and voice-coil motors over EtherCAT, CANopen, RS-232, and USB with Safe Torque Off certified to SIL3/PLe.

The company serves industrial OEMs across industrial automation and robotics, medical technology (pipetting, laser glass cutting, diagnostics), semiconductor equipment, precision positioning, and the AGV/autonomous-mobile-robot market. Technosoft operates a sales-led, direct distribution model through a small headquarters team and a German sales presence, supplemented by regional channel partners (e.g., Pamoco in Italy) and active participation in major European and US trade shows such as SPS, LogiMAT, Automate, and SLAS. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of intelligent drives, intelligent motors, starter kits, micro motors, and custom motion-control solutions, with pricing quoted on a contact basis rather than via published price lists. Over 1,000 verified customer references have been recorded and the firm continues to release new product lines, with the Micro4804 launched in late 2024 and the iPOS-Z family introduced in 2023.

Name

Technosoft

Legal name

Technosoft SA

Website

https://technosoftmotion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Technosoft SA is a Swiss motion-control technology company, wholly owned subsidiary of Shanghai MOONS' Electric, that designs and manufactures intelligent servo drives, intelligent motors, and custom motion systems for OEMs in industrial automation, robotics, medical technology, semiconductor, and AGV/logistics applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Control Equipment

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Servo Motors & Servo Drives (IMAGACAC)

Keywords

• Intelligent servo drives
• Motion control systems
• EtherCAT drives
• Integrated stepper motors
• Precision motor controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuchâtel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motion Control Hardware Sales: Technosoft generates revenue through the sale of intelligent drives, intelligent motors, micro motors, and custom motion control solutions. Products include iPOS drive families, iMOT motors, and accessory components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Technosoft designs and manufactures intelligent motion control products, integrating a motion controller and drive into a single compact unit that supports brushless DC, brushed DC, stepper, linear, and voice coil motors. The company sells the iPOS family of intelligent servo drives, iMOT intelligent motors with integrated electronics, plug-in drive modules, multi-axis systems, and custom motion control solutions, all programmable via its proprietary TML language and EasyMotion Studio configuration software.

Product overview

Technosoft is a motion control technology company specializing in the development, design and manufacture of intelligent drives, intelligent motors, and custom motion control systems. The product portfolio centers on the iPOS family of intelligent servo drives that integrate motion controller and drive functionality into single units. Key products include: the iPOS4804 micro drives family with enhanced power and EtherCAT; iPOS-Z drives for high-performance applications with up to 10kHz control bandwidth; iPOS2401 ultra-compact drives for space-critical applications; the iGVD71 high-power drives for AGV applications (100A continuous); and iPOS360x SX multi-axis systems supporting up to 4 motors. The iMOT intelligent motor line integrates brushless motor, encoder, servo drive and motion controller. All products are programmable using Technosoft's proprietary TML (Technosoft Motion Language) and configured via EasyMotion Studio software. Communication protocols include EtherCAT, CANopen, RS-232, USB, with support for various motor types (brushless DC, brushed DC, stepper, linear, voice coil).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iPOS Intelligent Drives (iPOS Family) Family of intelligent servo drives integrating a motion controller, drive, and MotionChip technology in a single unit. Supports brushed DC, brushless DC, stepper, linear, and voice coil motors up to multi-kW power. Communicates via EtherCAT, CANopen, RS-232, USB, with selected models offering SIL3/PLe-certified Safe Torque Off. Designed for industrial OEMs integrating motion control into robotics, automation, medical, semiconductor, and AGV systems.
• Micro4804 Drives Family Micro-sized intelligent drives with enhanced power, featuring a dedicated CPU for motion control with EtherCAT communication plus CAN, USB, and RS232. Nominal currents of 4-5 Arms at 48V, controlling brushless, step, and linear motors and voice coils. Designed for space-constrained industrial applications requiring high power density.
• iPOS-Z Drives Family Best-in-class motion controllers with EtherCAT communication. Nominal currents of 10A and 15A rms at 48V/80V. High control bandwidths up to 10 kHz EtherCAT and position loop. Controls motors up to 750W (plug-in) and 1.2 kW (closed frame). Targeted at robotic and semiconductor applications.
• iPOS2401 MX-CAT Intelligent Drive Ultra-compact EtherCAT intelligent drive marketed as the world's smallest at 19 x 50 x 10 mm and 12g. Controls motors up to 1A continuous at 24V for high-precision positioning in space-critical applications.
• iGVD71 BX-CAN High-Power Drive High-power intelligent drive for battery-powered AGV and autonomous mobile robot applications. Delivers 100A continuous (130A peak) at 11-80VDC. Features STO safety (SIL3/Cat3/PLe), dual-loop control, and supports brushless, DC brush, and torque motors. Designed for AGV, warehouse automation, and autonomous mobile robotics OEMs.
• iPOS360x SX Multi-Axis System Ready-to-run multi-axis motion system allowing control of up to 4 DC brushed, brushless, or step motors (4x144W, 4x36V). Features plug-in slots for iPOS3602 VX or iPOS3604 VX drives with CAN-bus interconnectivity. Targets compact multi-axis applications needing simplified system architecture.
• iPOS8010 / iPOS8020 Panel-Mount Intelligent Drives Modular panel-mounted intelligent servo drives with embedded motion controller. iPOS8010 handles up to 800W and iPOS8020 up to 1600W. Support EtherCAT or CAN communication with STO inputs (SIL3/Cat3/PLe). Suited for higher-power industrial installations.
• iMOTIONCUBE Plug-in Drive Module Compact plug-in drive module (60 x 40 x 26 mm) for control of rotary or linear brushless, DC brush, and step motors up to 1.6 kW. Embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC features with CAN/CANopen or EtherCAT communication. Modular design serving low- and high-volume applications.
• iMOT17 Intelligent Motors Size 42mm (NEMA17) brushless motors with integrated electronics including motor, encoder, servo drive, and motion controller. Torque range 0.1 to 0.3 Nm in 64-98mm package lengths with single-turn absolute encoder (4096 pulses/rotation). Designed for compact, integrated motion solutions.
• iMOT172S-XM-CAN Intelligent Stepless Motor Intelligent stepless motor with integrated motion controller and drive. Features absolute single-turn position sensor providing 4096 counts per revolution for accurate speed and position control down to 5 arc minutes. Targeted at precision automation requiring integrated drive-motor assemblies.
• iPOS4808 MY-CAT-STO Intelligent Drive Universal intelligent drive with EtherCAT and Safe Torque Off (STO) functionality. 1 kW peak power at 48V, 8A continuous / 20A peak ratings. Controls brushed DC, brushless DC, stepper, or linear motors with various feedback types including incremental TTL, sin/cos encoders, and absolute SSI or BiSS sensors. Certified SIL3/PLe.
• Custom Motion Control Solutions Tailored motion control system design and integration services for specialized industrial applications. Technosoft engineers deliver custom drive and motion solutions based on MotionChip technology to meet specific OEM requirements where standard products do not fit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% minimum voltage efficiency at 100 kHz PWM frequency
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PamocominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPamoco is a channel partner that exhibits together with Technosoft at trade shows such as SPS Italy. Pamoco represents Technosoft products in the Italian market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Major German manufacturer of servo drives, motion controllers, and automation systems. Overlaps with Technosoft's CNC, robotics, and factory automation customers but at a much larger scale and with a broader portfolio.
• Kollmorgen: Established US motion control specialist owned by Altra Industrial Motion, offering servo drives, motors, and integrated motion platforms. Larger and broader portfolio than Technosoft but directly overlapping in industrial automation, robotics, and medical motion applications.
• Yaskawa Electric: Japanese motion control and robotics specialist with the Sigma series of servo drives and motion controllers. Direct product overlap with Technosoft in servo drives for robotics and industrial automation, though at significantly larger scale.
• Siemens (SINAMICS / SIMOTION): Global automation giant offering SINAMICS drives and SIMOTION motion controllers as part of an integrated factory automation stack. Competes with Technosoft in industrial motion control, with much broader resources and bundling power.

Direct peers

• Elmo Motion Control: Israel-based specialist in ultra-compact, high-performance servo drives and motion controllers with EtherCAT and CANopen support. Closely comparable to Technosoft on integrated controller+drive architecture, advanced networking, and focus on demanding multi-axis applications.
• Ingenia Motion Control: Spanish motion control company specializing in compact digital servo drives and controllers for OEM applications. Comparable niche positioning to Technosoft with similar focus on miniaturized, intelligent EtherCAT drives for robotics and medical devices.
• Copley Controls: US-based supplier of servo drives and stepper drives for medical, semiconductor, and robotics applications. Similar to Technosoft in size, customer verticals (especially medical/semiconductor), and EtherCAT/CANopen-based intelligent drive offerings.
• Advanced Motion Controls: US manufacturer of servo amplifiers and motion control solutions serving robotics, medical, and industrial automation. Directly comparable as a niche, engineering-focused servo drive specialist competing in similar precision motion segments as Technosoft.

Emerging players

• Estun Automation: Chinese motion control and industrial robot manufacturer with growing international presence. Comparable as a motion control specialist targeting similar robotics and industrial automation use cases as Technosoft, with increasing global ambitions.

Others

• Trinamic (Maxim Integrated / Analog Devices): Motion control specialist (now part of Analog Devices) known for integrated stepper motor drivers and embedded motion control ICs. Adjacent to Technosoft through shared focus on miniaturized, embedded motion control for OEM applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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