Dynics

What Dynics does

Dynics is a privately-held US industrial technology company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 1997 with roots traceable to 1988 through predecessor Ann Arbor Technologies. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles rugged industrial computing hardware, an integrated OT cybersecurity platform branded ICS360, and industrial software for plant floor environments. Its hardware line spans industrial flat panel monitors, computer nodes, integrated workstations, rackmount chassis, large-format displays, power management products, hazardous-location certified systems, ThinManager-enabled devices, and edge AI workstations built on NVIDIA Jetson. The ICS360 software stack pairs ICS360.Defender — a deep packet inspection security appliance available in five form factors — with a centralized console (DCC), identity and access management (IAM), SDN-capable FlexConnect switches, and the Veracity-powered OT SDN Controller for zero-trust network segmentation, complemented by ICS360.Fusion as an OT data engine and ProViewDS for industrial digital signage.

The company serves defense and government, automotive manufacturing, energy and utilities, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and general industrial automation customers. Notable named customers include Ford, GM, Stellantis, BMW, Toyota, Tesla, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Caterpillar, Goodyear, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Kellogg's, Nestle, and UPS. Dynics employs 101–250 people, operates a 37,500+ sq ft manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, and holds TAA compliance along with MIL-STD and Hazardous Location certifications.

Go-to-market combines a direct enterprise sales team with an authorized distributor network covering all 50 US states and international markets including Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Europe, Africa, China, India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines, supplemented by a dedicated defense channel. Revenue derives from hardware sales (the historical core), supplemented by subscription and licensing components for the ICS360 cybersecurity and SDN offerings, with defense and tactical products as a distinct vertical. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, no venture backing, and no public funding rounds on record.

Name

Dynics

Legal name

Dynics

Website

https://dynics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dynics is a US-based industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and assembles rugged computing hardware, the ICS360 OT cybersecurity platform, and industrial software for plant floor customers in automotive, defense, energy, water, food and beverage, and general industrial automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF), Industrial Incident Response & Forensics (OT DFIR) (HDADAJAJ), Industrial Network Management & Diagnostics (OT NMS/Topology/Monitoring) (HDAFAJAI), Control Room HMI/Visualization, Alarm & Event Management (EUADAEAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial computing hardware
• OT cybersecurity solutions
• Factory automation systems
• Rugged industrial computers
• Industrial data integration software

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hardware Sales: Sale of rugged industrial computers, flat panel monitors, integrated workstations, rackmount chassis, power management products, and hazardous location equipment. Hardware is designed, fabricated, and assembled in Michigan.
2. OT Cybersecurity Solutions: Sales of ICS360 cybersecurity platform including Defender, DCC, IAM, and OT SDN Controller. Includes software licensing and potentially subscription-based SaaS components for SDN Controller.
3. Industrial Software: Sales of ProViewDS digital signage software and ICS360.Fusion data integration platform. May include licensing, subscription, and professional services for implementation.
4. Defense/Tactical Solutions: Specialized rugged computing and cybersecurity solutions for defense market including COTS and MOTS products meeting MIL-STD requirements, flyaway kits, and tactical communications systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dynics designs, manufactures, and assembles rugged industrial hardware—including industrial flat panel monitors, computer nodes, integrated workstations, rackmount chassis, large-format displays, power management, and hazardous-location systems—and develops the proprietary ICS360 OT cybersecurity and industrial software platform (Defender, DCC, IAM, OT SDN Controller, FlexConnect switches, and ICS360.Fusion data engine), along with the ProViewDS digital signage hub, for plant floor automation, defense, and OT cybersecurity customers.

Product overview

DYNICS is an industrial technology company offering a unified portfolio of industrial hardware, OT cybersecurity solutions, and industrial software designed for the plant floor. The product architecture centers on the ICS360 platform (Defender, DCC, IAM, Fusion) for cybersecurity and data management, complemented by a comprehensive line of rugged industrial computers, displays, workstations, and network switches. Hardware is organized into Small Format (compact monitors, computer nodes, workstations, rackmount modules), Large Format (industrial displays), Power Management, Hazardous Locations, ThinManager Enabled Devices, and 3D Vision/AI products. The ICS360.Defender provides the core OT security perimeter, ICS360.DCC and IAM manage devices and access, ICS360.FlexConnect switches enable network infrastructure, and ICS360.Fusion serves as the OT Data Engine for integrating factory systems. ProViewDS provides digital signage and visualization. All products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the company's Ann Arbor, Michigan facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICS360.Defender Industrial Control System security platform that delivers advanced OT cybersecurity at the network edge, combining real-time visibility, deep packet inspection (DPI) firewalling, and secure remote access. Available in PICO, MINI, NANO, 1U, and IP65 form factors for plant floor and industrial deployments.
• ICS360.DCC (Cybersecurity Console) Unified cybersecurity console providing a single pane of glass for monitoring and managing ICS360.Defenders and ICS360.IAM instances, with fleet management of rules, rulesets, users, user groups, devices, and device groups along with backup and reporting.
• ICS360.IAM (Identity Access Management) Identity and Access Management solution for OT environments that works with ICS360.DCC to control workstation and HMI access, managing user login requirements for standalone PCs and shop floor devices that are difficult to centrally manage.
• OT SDN Controller Software-defined networking controller powered by Veracity Industrial Networks that delivers zero-trust OT network management with intelligent network segmentation, policy enforcement, deny-by-default security, automated network recovery, and micro-segmentation that avoids complex VLANs. Sold as a SaaS subscription.
• ICS360.FlexConnect Industrial Switches Managed industrial network switches delivering secure and scalable networking with Layer 2/3 and SDN modes engineered for industrial Ethernet, OT/IT convergence, and Industry 4.0 environments. Available in DIN, 1U, and IP65 form factors and configurable via local Web-UI or centralized orchestration.
• ProViewDS Industrial Digital Signage Hub for managing and controlling digital signage in industrial environments with multi-user functionality. Includes real-time tags, alarms, historian, SQL integration, OPC server/client, graphical designer, and web-based access for plant floor displays and dashboards.
• ICS360.Fusion OT Data Engine that connects factory systems by moving, transforming, and visualizing data across all devices and systems. Uses visual data flows to collect information from PLCs, files, and databases and deliver to PLCs, logs, databases, email, SMS, or customizable dashboards, with integration to AWS, Azure, and REST APIs.
• Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Rugged industrial-grade flat panel monitors from 7 to 24 inches designed for harsh environments, including FHX, SW, SHW, FX, HX, HW, and BBK series with competitive drop-in replacements for other industrial monitor brands.
• Industrial Computer Nodes Rugged industrial-grade computing platforms for plant floor automation, machine control, edge computing, and data acquisition, including GPC, DIN Rail PC, XiS, BTX, BIX, PIX, and Xi series.
• Industrial Integrated Workstations Versatile enclosed workstations and panel PCs for industrial applications, including FX-Xi, SW-Xi, PV-Xi, FX-BIX, FX-PIX, SW-PIX, EX, EXV, HX, HW, HSW, EW, EWV, and BBK series, plus VertiStand mounting solutions.
• Industrial Rackmount Chassis Modules Space-saving 2U to 4U rackmount solutions including DXD, 192 Rackmount, and 194 Rackmount series for industrial server applications.
• Large Format Industrial Displays High-quality industrial LCD displays and signage products including PWSC, AWC, CW Displays, and CWC Displays series for control rooms, machine interfaces, and outdoor applications with high-brightness visibility.
• Power Management Products Industrial-grade power supplies, UPS systems, and power distribution units including External Power Supply, Uninterruptible Power Supply (SC-UPS6000), External Mount PoE (1-port and 4-port), Pass Through PoE, and Power Supply Brick.
• Hazardous Location (HAZ-LOC) Products Industrial products certified for hazardous locations where fire or explosion risk exists due to flammable gases, vapors, liquids, dust, or fibers, including FX-SW-PIX-HAZ workstation, FX-SW-HAZ monitor series, and Standalone HazLoc Computer with Class I Division 2, Class II Division 2, Class III, and T4A T-Code certifications.
• ThinManager Enabled Devices Industrial PCs and displays enabled for ThinManager centralized factory management, including XiAD-TM, XiAN-TM, XiA2-TM, XiR2-TM, XiS-TM series and ThinManager BBK, FX, HW, HX, SW series from 8 to 80 inches.
• XiJ (AI Industrial Computer) AI Inferencing Server powered by NVIDIA Jetson ORIN for 3D Vision and AI applications at the industrial edge, supporting autonomous machines and computer vision workloads.
• EWAI Series AI-enabled industrial workstation series for 3D Vision Applications combining industrial computing with NVIDIA-powered AI inferencing capabilities.
• Tactical Flyaway Kit Rugged portable computer system in hard-shell protective case with keyboard and display for tactical communications and defense deployments, enabling critical communications and cybersecurity in extreme conditions. TAA-compliant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years serving top automotive companies with plant floor industrial computers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers42 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and channel.

• AnyLogstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Joint presence at ProveIt Conference 2026. Partnership combining Dynics' industrial cybersecurity and technology expertise with AnyLog's edge AI capabilities. Modern industrial environments demand secure operations and real-time access to data at the edge.
• ThinManagercoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership bringing cutting-edge industrial and interactive products to customers. ThinManager-enabled Dynics industrial PCs provide powerful thin client solutions with centralized factory management. Wide range of DYNICS PC options from 8 to 80 inches enable ease of deployment of visual assets throughout the plant floor with reduced implementation costs.
• Veracity Industrial NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPowered by Veracity Industrial Networks, the OT SDN Controller delivers zero-trust, software-defined networking for OT environments. Provides intelligent network segmentation and policy enforcement avoiding complex VLANs. Centralizes communication control and enforces visibility via secure micro-segmentation.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNVIDIA Preferred Partner status. Dynics XiJ series features NVIDIA Jetson technology for AI inferencing and 3D vision applications in industrial environments. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing at the intersection of computer graphics, high-performance computing, and AI.
• EliteOpschannelImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership streamlines OT security processes for customers. EliteOps co-founder and CTO featured on Dynics podcast discussing OT security challenges and solutions. Combined expertise provides differentiated networking solutions.
• Cornerstone Technical GroupchannelChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-time channel partner bringing innovative cyber protection, control, and visibility to the industrial market. Partnership featured in case study and podcast episodes demonstrating collaborative customer solutions.
• Interstates Control SystemschannelImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCombines SDN-enabled switch from DynICS with Veracity's OT Network Controller to tackle cybersecurity challenges. Allows team to offer differentiated networking solution to customers that simplifies OT network while providing highly secure environment.
• Applied Control Engineering (ACE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity Manager Tim Mullen featured on Dynics podcast discussing OT cybersecurity journey best practices. Partnership focused on helping organizations understand their OT environment and take action.
• University of MemphisstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership empowering students with modern tools for real-world engineering technology. Dynics CTO Jeff Smith interviewed Associate Professor Kevin Berisso on podcast about hands-on engineering technology program. Joint case study on building real-world skills.
• RisoulchannelChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey distributor of Dynics products across Mexico and Spain. Case study demonstrates how Risoul leverages ICS360.Defender to simplify data access, streamline communication, and fortify cybersecurity efforts for their customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Advantech: Advantech is a leading global manufacturer of industrial PCs, panel PCs, HMIs, and IoT gateways. It directly competes with Dynics in rugged industrial computing across automotive, food and beverage, and energy verticals.
• Kontron: Kontron manufactures embedded computing platforms, industrial motherboards, and rugged computers for harsh environments. It overlaps directly with Dynics' industrial computer nodes, panel PCs, and HMI workstation lines.
• Nozomi Networks: Nozomi Networks is a specialist in OT/ICS cybersecurity, providing network monitoring, asset visibility, and threat detection. It competes directly with Dynics' ICS360 platform for OT security spend.
• Claroty: Claroty provides OT/ICS cybersecurity including network segmentation, asset discovery, and secure remote access. Its capabilities overlap directly with Dynics' ICS360.Defender and OT SDN Controller offerings.
• Dragos: Dragos specializes in industrial cybersecurity with focus on threat detection and incident response for OT environments. It is an alternative cybersecurity vendor competing for the same customers as Dynics' ICS360 platform.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact manufactures industrial networking equipment, switches, and OT infrastructure. Its industrial Ethernet and security products compete directly with Dynics' ICS360.FlexConnect and FlexConnect switches in industrial networking.
• Red Lion Controls: Red Lion Controls provides industrial networking, HMI, and edge computing solutions for plant floor environments. Its industrial Ethernet switches and HMIs overlap directly with Dynics' FlexConnect and integrated workstation lines.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (SIMATIC Industrial PCs): Siemens offers SIMATIC industrial PCs, HMIs, and OT network components as part of its broader automation and digital industries portfolio. Its S7 protocol coverage and bundled automation stack compete with Dynics in plant floor environments.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation provides industrial PCs, HMIs, control platforms, and cybersecurity for manufacturing. As a dominant industrial automation incumbent, it competes with Dynics for plant floor hardware budgets and is an alternative to the ThinManager-enabled Dynics thin client offering.
• Honeywell Forge OT: Honeywell offers rugged industrial computing, process control, and OT cybersecurity through its broader automation portfolio. It competes with Dynics across multiple verticals including energy, water/wastewater, and defense.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Dynics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm0B0qRxcffN8htEaIDiiiA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dynics
• Facebookfacebook.com/dynics

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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