MDT technologies

What MDT technologies does

MDT technologies GmbH is a German manufacturer of KNX building automation components, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company designs and produces a portfolio of more than 500 KNX products across actuators (switching, shading, universal, dimming, heating, energy metering), system components (bus power supplies, line couplers, IP interfaces, logic and security modules), sensors (push-button series, presence detectors, weather stations), visualization hardware (touch panels, object servers, mobile apps), and KNX RF+ wireless components for retrofit deployments. All products are developed and manufactured at the Engelskirchen site under ISO 9001 quality certification, with a flexible production operation designed to keep most SKUs available from stock. Proprietary engineering features differentiate the offering, including automatic shutter travel-time measurement, time-dependent dimming, plaintext per-channel diagnostic output, Virtual Interface for ETS-based test switching, and pre-emptive KNX Secure/KNX Data Secure encryption ahead of the December 2027 European enforcement deadline. The homeXpert sub-brand, launched in 2026, extends the company into the wireless retrofit market with a commissioning model that does not require ETS programming expertise.

The company serves trained professional electrical installers, KNX system integrators, architects and specifiers, and indirectly commercial and residential building owners seeking automation for lighting, shading/blinds, HVAC, energy monitoring, door communication, and IP-camera integration. Distribution is conducted exclusively through professional electrical wholesale partners: more than 20 named German distributors (Rexel, Sonepar, EFG, Eibabo, Fega-Schmitt, and others), regional partners in Austria (Limmert, Siblik) and Switzerland (Otto Fischer, Elektro-Material), and an expanding presence across France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, and India. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated from hardware sales to the installer channel through these wholesale relationships.

Following the 2024 acquisitions of the Tense premium switch brand, Tapko, and Apricum, the MDT group has grown to over 250 employees internationally, with more than 100 of those based at the Engelskirchen production site. The company runs wholly-owned international subsidiaries and markets through a multi-channel approach combining an extensive technical resource library, presence at major industry trade shows (Light+Building, Smart Home Expo 2026 Mumbai), a corporate newsletter, and active social-media profiles. Recognition includes the Capital "Most Innovative Companies Germany 2025" ranking and the Top100 Innovator 2025 award from compamedia. MDT technologies GmbH is privately held by its management, led by Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) Roger Karner; no venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership has been disclosed.

Name

MDT technologies

Legal name

MDT technologies GmbH

Website

https://mdt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MDT technologies is a German manufacturer of KNX building automation components — actuators, sensors, system devices, and wireless RF+ products — developed and produced in Engelskirchen. It sells exclusively through wholesale distributors to professional electrical installers across Europe and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Engelskirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. KNX Hardware Products: MDT generates revenue primarily from the sale of KNX hardware components including actuators, sensors, system devices, and KNX RF+ wireless products. Products are sold through distributor and wholesale partner networks across Europe.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MDT technologies develops and manufactures a portfolio of more than 500 KNX-standard products for residential and commercial building automation, including switching, shading, dimming, heating, and universal actuators; system components (bus power supplies, line couplers, IP interfaces, routers, logic and security modules); KNX RF+ wireless components for retrofit installations; push-button and presence/weather sensors; and VisuControl visualization panels and object servers. All products are developed and produced in Engelskirchen, Germany, and sold through professional electrical wholesale distributors and KNX specialist trade partners.

Product overview

MDT technologies is a German manufacturer of KNX building automation technology with a portfolio of over 500 KNX products across wired and wireless (RF+) categories. The product portfolio is organized into: Acturio actuators (switching, shading, universal, dimming, heating, energy meters) for electrical control; Coresio system components (bus power supplies, line couplers, IP interfaces, routers, logic modules, security modules); KNX RF+ wireless components for retrofit applications; Elevio/Glas sensor lines (push buttons, presence detectors, temperature/humidity sensors, weather stations) for user input and environmental monitoring; VisuControl visualization products (touch panels, objectservers, apps) for building control; and the homeXpert sub-brand for wireless smart home solutions. MDT acquired the premium Tense switch brand in 2024, expanding into high-end design surfaces. Products are developed and manufactured in Engelskirchen, Germany, with ISO 9001 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• homeXpert: Wireless KNX RF+ solution for easy smart home retrofitting without ETS programming requirements
• Elevio
• Aurelio
• Motivio
• Sensario
• Lucilio
• Varisio
• Coresio
• Acturio
• Tense

Products and services

• MDT homeXpert Wireless Smart Home System Wireless smart home solution based on KNX RF+ radio standard for renters, renovators, and modernizers. Includes homeXpert Server for central configuration and control of lighting, shading, room temperature, status, and scenes without ETS programming.
• Acturio KNX Switching Actuators KNX switching actuators for professional electrical installers, including AKI industrial, AMI with current measurement, AZI with power measurement, AKS standard 10A/16A, AMS with current measurement, and AKK compact series. AKS series provides up to 30% space savings in control cabinets.
• Acturio KNX Shading/Jalousie Actuators KNX shading/jalousie actuators (JAL series) with automatic travel time measurement that records and continuously corrects shutter motor running times during commissioning.
• Acturio KNX Universal Actuators KNX universal actuators (AKU series) for flexible control applications, including electric underfloor heating with overheating protection.
• Acturio KNX Dimming Actuators KNX dimming actuators (AKD series) with time-dependent dimming, RGB/RGBW LED control, and DALI gateway functionality for professional lighting control.
• DALI Control Gateways DALI control gateways including 4-channel Broadcast Gateway, DALI Control 64 Gateway, and DALI Control PRO64 Gateway for digital addressable lighting interface integration.
• Acturio KNX Heating Actuators KNX heating actuators (AKH series) with 14-byte plain-text diagnostic objects per channel for fast error localization during commissioning and operation.
• Acturio KNX Energy Meters KNX energy meters (EZ series) available with transformer measurement and direct measurement variants for energy consumption monitoring in KNX installations.
• Coresio KNX Bus Power Supplies KNX bus power supplies (STV, STC, STR series) ranging from 160mA to 1280mA, with optional diagnostics functions, plus a 24V DC power supply for system redundancy.
• Coresio KNX System Devices KNX system devices including line couplers (with proxy function), IP interfaces, IP routers, USB interfaces, logic modules, security modules, KNX Modbus Gateway RTU485, and time switches.
• Varisio KNX RF+ Wireless Components KNX RF+ wireless product line including RF+ line couplers, window handles, glass push buttons, push button Plus, radiator thermostats, LED controllers, switching and shading actuators, and power socket outlets for wireless retrofit applications.
• Elevio KNX Push Button Series (55/60 CH/63) KNX push button series in 55mm, 60mm (Swiss), and 63mm form factors fitting leading switch programs, including Light, Plus, and Smart variants with integrated displays, temperature/humidity sensors, and RGB status LEDs.
• Lucilio Glass Push Button Series Premium glass push button series including Glastaster II Light, Glastaster II Smart, Glass Operating Center Smart, Glass Room Temperature Controller Smart, Glass LED Display, and Glastaster Plus with up to 6 sensor surfaces.
• Aurelio Glass Touch Smart/Plus Panels
• VisuControl Plus 8-inch Touch Panel
• VisuControl Easy II Object Server KNX object server for visualization of building states and interactive control via Android and iOS apps, supporting up to 200 functions, 4 IP cameras, IP-Secure, integrated VPN, email notifications, and time server functionality.
• Motivio Presence and Motion Detectors
• Sensario Weather Sensors
• Tense Premium Designer Switch Brand Premium designer switch brand acquired in 2024 featuring Intensity, Velocity, Serenity, Motivity, and the Eternity 8 touch display family with real wood, stone, and other high-end surface finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% less cabinet space with AKS series 20-/24-channel switching actuators compared to competing manufacturers
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KNX AssociationcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2026KNX Association is the standards body behind the KNX protocol — the vendor-independent building automation standard that MDT's entire product portfolio is built upon. MDT is a certified KNX manufacturer and has been a long-standing participant in the KNX ecosystem, with products carrying the official KNX and KNX RF+ logos.
• Havells CrabtreeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2026Havells Crabtree served as the Title Partner for the Smart Home Expo 2026 in Mumbai, India. MDT participated as a Technology Partner at this event, which targets trade visitors in the smart home and building automation sector across India.
• Electronics Mart India LimitedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2026Electronics Mart India Limited was the Powered By Partner for Smart Home Expo 2026 where MDT participated as Technology Partner. MDT maintains an India-specific website (mdt.in) and serves the Indian market through regional distributors.
• TensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MDT acquired the Tense brand in 2024, expanding into the premium switch and sensor range market. The Tense product portfolio (Intensity, Velocity, Serenity, Motivity, and new Eternity) was showcased at Light+Building 2026, featuring high-end surfaces including new wood and stone finishes. Tense products are developed and produced alongside MDT's own products in Engelskirchen.
• TapkominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MDT acquired the firm Tapko in 2024 as part of its growth strategy, expanding its capabilities and product offerings within the KNX ecosystem.
• ApricumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MDT acquired the firm Apricum in 2024 as part of its growth and consolidation strategy within the KNX industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Jung: German manufacturer of KNX building automation components (actuators, sensors, push-buttons, touch panels) with strong design and architect-channel presence. Closest direct peer to MDT in product breadth, DACH focus, and professional installer channel.
• Gira: German KNX specialist offering system devices, actuators, push-button sensors, and design-led switches/sockets. Competes head-to-head with MDT in the German professional installer and architect/specifier market.
• Hager: European manufacturer of KNX system devices, actuators, and energy meters distributed through the same electrical wholesale channel as MDT. Direct overlap on actuator and energy-meter product lines.
• ABB (ABB i-bus KNX): Global industrial group with a full KNX portfolio (actuators, system devices, visualization). Direct competitor to MDT in commercial-scale KNX projects, though ABB operates across many other building and industrial automation segments.
• Schneider Electric (SpaceLogic KNX / Wiser): Global energy management and automation group with a KNX product family (SpaceLogic KNX) and Wiser for KNX. Direct peer in KNX actuators and system devices, competing on multi-protocol commercial projects.
• Siemens (GAMMA instabus / Synco): Major KNX actuator and system device manufacturer (GAMMA instabus) and broader building automation player. Direct competitor in commercial and large residential KNX installations across Europe.
• Theben: German KNX manufacturer specializing in presence/motion detectors, HVAC actuators, and timer/scheduler devices. Direct overlap with MDT's Motivio presence-detector and Coresio system device lines, sharing the same professional installer channel.

Peers

• Elsner Elektronik:

Emerging players

• Weinzierl Engineering: Specialist KNX manufacturer focused on system devices, IP interfaces, routers, and KNX-modbus gateways. Comparable to MDT's Coresio system components line, with a narrower but technically deep product set.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Smart Home: Large smart-home platform with wireless devices and a growing presence in building automation. Adjacent rather than directly competing with MDT's wired KNX core, but competes for the residential retrofit mindshare that MDT's homeXpert line targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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