IED
IED is a Spanish industrial electronics designer and manufacturer founded in the 1990s, producing customized sensors, controllers, safety systems, and IoT devices for customers in wind energy, solar, agriculture, construction cranes, and industrial automation across Spain, India, China, and the USA.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersAizoáin, Spain
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What IED does
IED is a privately held Spanish industrial electronics company (legal entity IED ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS S.L.) founded in the early 1990s in Aizoáin, Navarra, Spain, with 51-100 employees and operations in four countries. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes customized electronic solutions — including sensors, controllers, displays, safety systems, and IoT-enabled devices — for industrial customers in wind energy, solar energy, agriculture, construction cranes, industrial automation, electric tools, and rural electrification. Core product platforms include the SUNNER solar tracking ecosystem (STUC, NCU, TCU, HSU controllers and Arca generator), the IEDGREENPOWER wind turbine safety and lighting range (SAFE-OM, LX series, SAFE-STEP, battery chargers, arc fault relays), the Anemo 4403 cup anemometers and WUS4423 ultrasonic wind sensors, and the IAR intelligent assembly line assistance system deployed at enterprise customers including SAS Automotive (Volkswagen Group).
Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of both catalog products and custom-engineered solutions, sold via the company's website contact form and regional offices under a sales-led enterprise GTM motion. The company maintains wholly owned subsidiaries including IED GREENPOWER S.L. (wind turbine safety), IED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY S.L.U. (R&D), and MULA AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS S.L. (autonomous systems/robotics). IED has received ISO 9001 quality certification, multi-year EU FEDER and NextGenerationEU co-financing, and ongoing subsidies from the Government of Navarra for competitiveness improvement, industrial investment (IED SUNNER TCU), and digital company promotion through 2025, supporting its R&D-intensive operating model and international expansion.
IED firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IED
- Legal name
- IED ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS S.L.
- Website
- https://iedcompany.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- IED is a Spanish industrial electronics designer and manufacturer founded in the 1990s, producing customized sensors, controllers, safety systems, and IoT devices for customers in wind energy, solar, agriculture, construction cranes, and industrial automation across Spain, India, China, and the USA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IED industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Electronics
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Advanced Wind Technology R&D (Floating Offshore, Airborne Wind, New Rotor/Blade Concepts) (EUAMAOAB), Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers) (IMALAFAJ)
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Where IED is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aizoáin
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
IED business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electronic Hardware Products: IED designs and manufactures electronic solutions including sensors, control devices, displays, wind measurement equipment, solar tracking systems, and industrial automation products. Revenue is generated through the sale of these electronic products, both standard catalog items and custom-designed products for specific client requirements. Products are sold directly to industrial customers across multiple sectors including wind energy, solar energy, agriculture, construction, and industrial automation.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
IED product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IED designs, develops, and manufactures customized electronic hardware solutions for industrial customers across multiple sectors. The product portfolio spans wind sensors (anemometers, wind vanes), solar tracking systems (SUNNER brand), wind turbine safety and lighting products (IEDGREENPOWER brand), industrial displays, motor controls, battery chargers, arc fault detection relays, irrigation controllers, GPS-guided autonomous tractors, and IoT-enabled systems for industrial environments. Solutions are sold both as standard catalog products and as fully customized developments tailored to specific customer requirements.
Product overview
IED Company is an electronic design and manufacturing company founded in the early 1990s in Navarra, Spain, operating across four global locations (Spain, India, China, USA). The company designs and manufactures customized electronic solutions for industrial sectors including wind energy, solar energy, agriculture, construction cranes, industrial automation, and electric mobility. The product portfolio is organized around core technology domains: wind sensing solutions (SAG-105, Anemo 4403 series, WUS4423 ultrasonic anemometer, WV4403 wind vane, and wireless anemometer sets), solar tracking systems under the SUNNER brand (STUC, TCU, NCU, HSU, Arca, EBOX), wind turbine safety and lighting products under the IEDGREENPOWER brand (SAFE-OM, LX series, SAFE-STEP, Luminaria LV, battery chargers, arc fault relays), display and instrumentation solutions (BS 100/200, V-12, TCA-200, VHTA4, VHT4510, DHTS), industrial control and power electronics (RP62, CR40-C, SABEC series, battery chargers), and IoT-enabled solutions (GERA energy reader, intelligent assistance systems, irrigation controllers, GPS autonomous tractors). The company operates as a single unified offering with specialized product families that share common technology platforms in sensorization, power electronics, wireless communications, and control systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IEDGREENPOWER: Brand specializing in security and lighting systems for wind turbines, launched in 2010.
- SUNNER
Products and services
- SAFE-OM Integrated safety system for the operation and maintenance of wind turbines, featuring PLC communication protocol, diverse element integration, remote information management, and auto-identification of system elements. Designed for wind turbine manufacturers and operators needing interior safety and lighting control.
- SAG-105 Wind Speed Alarm System Wind speed alarm system for construction cranes meeting ITC MIE-AEM-2 regulation requirements, with IP65 rating, magnetic sensor for hermetic seal, 802.15.4 2.4GHz wireless communication, plug & play installation, pre-alarm at 50 km/h, and continuous alarm at 70 km/h. Aimed at tower crane operators needing regulatory safety compliance.
- Irrigation Controllers Very low consumption wireless irrigation control devices for large agricultural areas and golf courses, featuring IoT connectivity, mobile application control, and SCADA integration capability. Designed for agricultural operations and golf course managers.
- STUC Solar Tracking System Robust solar tracking system under the SUNNER brand featuring AI-based cloud detection, optimization algorithms, wireless mesh communication, photovoltaic inverter, point-to-point and mesh links, sonic anemometer, and management app. Built for solar tracking operators seeking to maximize energy generation.
- Arca Solar Generator Autonomous and robust solar generator with integrated storage for electrifying remote rural zones not connected to the grid, featuring a human-machine interface and prepaid system. Targeted at rural electrification projects.
- LX Lighting Series New generation lighting system for wind turbine interiors with compact design, up to 15-year battery life management, optical technology, high thermal range, and remote data management capabilities. Built for wind turbine manufacturers and operators.
- Luminaria LV High-efficiency luminaire with minimal maintenance for wind turbine lighting, featuring battery management up to 13 years, thermal dissipation, LED technology, and optimized optical design for tall towers and high-vibration hubs. Designed for wind turbine OEMs and operators.
- Anemo 4403 Series Wind Speed Sensor Cup anemometer with magnetic sensing that avoids friction wear, available in multiple versions with frequency/pulses, analog (0-10V or 4-20mA), RS485 Modbus, or relay outputs, including heated variants for cold environments. Targets industrial wind measurement in wind energy, cranes, and agriculture.
- WUS4423 Ultrasonic Anemometer Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with high RFI/EMI resistance, RS485 MODBUS output, no mechanical wear, and compact design combining direction and speed measurement in one unit. Targeted at industrial wind measurement applications requiring high accuracy.
- BS 100 Multifunction Indoor Display Multifunction indoor display with 100mm digits suitable for various industries, supporting industrial analog and digital communications via RS485 MODBUS and 802.15.4. Used to visualize process variables in industrial environments.
- BS 200 Outdoor Display Outdoor display with 200mm digits for wind speed visualization in industrial applications, especially tower cranes. Features IP67 rating, integrated frequency-velocity conversion, and 230–480 VAC power supply. Aimed at construction crane operators needing visibility of wind conditions.
- NCU Solar Tracker Controller Solar tracker heart controller based on Linux Embedded with secure communications, integrating with SCADA systems for comprehensive solar tracking management. Designed for solar tracking system integrators.
- TCU Solar Tracker Controller Solar tracker brain controller that directs the solar tracker and manages motor control, featuring wireless mesh communication (Zigbee), battery management, and efficient solar battery charger, with mobile app for usability. Built for solar tracker manufacturers and operators.
- HSU Meteorological Sensor Unit Weather guardian measuring wind direction, wind speed, solar radiation, snow conditions, self-powered from dedicated solar panel for solar tracker meteorological control. Used by solar farm operators for safe and optimized tracking.
- GERA Energy Reader Energy reading and secure remote transmission system to cloud via secure GSM wireless communications in generation and/or consumption installations, integrating sensorization, power electronics, displays, wireless communications, cybersecurity, and cloud connectivity. Targeted at energy operators.
- DHTS Humidity/Temperature Sensor Indoor temperature and humidity transducer (4-20mA) designed to operate in harsh environments, measuring and transmitting environmental data for industrial monitoring.
- Intelligent Assistance System (IAR) IoT system for real-time intelligent detection in manual operations on productive assembly lines, providing work process validation, reliability assurance, error minimization, and cost reduction. Deployed at SAS Automotive (Volkswagen Group).
- Wind Turbine Battery Charger Battery charger for wind turbines with up to 120A charging current, featuring Modbus protocol for control system integration and flexible battery charging stage configuration. Used by wind turbine OEMs and operators.
- Arc Fault Relay Electrical arc fault detection relay designed to minimize damage from electrical arc failures such as explosions and fires in electrical transformation centers and transformation cells. Used in wind turbine and industrial power systems.
- SAFE-STEP Staircase Lighting System Integrated lighting system in wind turbine staircases, featuring sensorization, 3D design, control and automation, and illumination, bringing light closer to the work area while maintaining remote monitoring capabilities. Targeted at wind turbine OEMs.
- RP62 Variable Speed Drive Variable speed drive for three-phase motors with trigger angle control, three preset speed maneuvers via contact input or free adjustment via potentiometer or 0-10V analog input, available in 20 or 40 amp versions. Used in industrial machinery.
- CR40-C Maneuver Control Maneuver control and slow-down system for three-phase motors optimized for tower crane rotation maneuvers, including timing for reversals and braking, controlling slow-down up to 40A. Designed for tower crane operators.
- SABEC-CB25/50 Brake Power Supply DC electromechanical brake power supply and rectifier for electric motors that releases the brake quickly with a voltage spike and maintains it with lower holding voltage to prevent overheating. Used in industrial motor applications.
- SABEC-FB Brake Power Supply Power supply and rectifier for DC electromagnetic brakes for electric motors, featuring simple and compact design. Used by industrial motor manufacturers.
- GPS-Guided Autonomous Electric Tractor 100% electric agricultural tractor with GPS autonomous guidance for sustainable crop control, requiring no human driver. Targeted at agricultural operations.
- DITAC GSA Converter RS485 to 4-20mA impedance adapter specifically designed for GILL Instruments anemometers, enabling compatibility via wired communication. Used in industrial wind measurement installations.
- WV4403 Wind Vane Wind direction sensor using magnetic sensors to detect vane position, avoiding mechanical wear, with engineering plastics and high mechanical strength. Used in industrial wind measurement.
- Wireless Anemometer Set with Display Wireless system with industrial remote display featuring ultra low power consumption, 802.15.4 wireless industrial communication, and plug-and-play operation with lithium battery-powered sensors. Targets industrial customers needing wireless wind measurement.
- Wind Turbine Structural Aging Surveillance System Wind turbine structural aging surveillance system monitoring rotor/hub speed, vibrations, tower inclination, and other structural parameters through field sensing. Targeted at wind turbine operators needing structural health monitoring.
- Forklift Power Supply Switched-mode power supply with 300W power and wide input voltage range to power halogen lights on forklifts from battery. Used in material handling applications.
- Reduced Mobility Lifting Platform Control System Control and integrated electric drive system for reduced mobility lifting platforms, featuring maneuver control and customized frequency converter. Targeted at electric mobility platform manufacturers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Wind sensors with measurement range up to 180 km/h and heated versions operating from -20°C with ice
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use IED
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
IED technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature9 records
IED partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SAS Automotive (Volkswagen Group)coreIED provides intelligent assistance in manual operations (IAR) system for SAS Automotive's production processes (assembly lines). This is a real-time intelligent detection system for manual operations that validates work processes, ensures reliability, minimizes errors, and reduces costs.
- Universities and Technology CenterscoreIED's R&D+i unit maintains close collaboration with universities, technology centers, and other companies. This partnership is the origin of all products developed by the company, enabling continuous innovation and knowledge development in emerging technologies.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
IED competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ammonit Measurement Systems: German supplier of measurement equipment and data loggers for wind resource assessment and wind turbine monitoring. Comparable to IED's wind sensors, HSU weather guardian, and structural aging surveillance offerings.
- Gill Instruments: UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic and mechanical anemometers and wind sensors. IED already produces the DITAC GSA impedance adapter specifically for Gill anemometers, confirming direct overlap in wind measurement products and customer base.
- NRG Systems: US-based specialist manufacturer of wind measurement sensors (anemometers, wind vanes) and wind resource assessment equipment. Directly comparable to IED's Anemo 4403, WUS4423, and WV4403 product lines serving the same wind energy customers.
- Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet): Dutch manufacturer of solar radiation and atmospheric measurement instruments. Directly comparable to IED's HSU meteorological sensor (solar radiation, wind, snow) used in solar tracking and meteorological monitoring applications.
- DEIF Group: Danish manufacturer of power management, wind turbine control, and crane safety electronics. Closely comparable to IED's RP62 drives, CR40-C crane control, and wind turbine battery chargers/relays.
- Suntrack (STI Norland): Spanish-headquartered solar tracker manufacturer with comparable product positioning to IED's SUNNER STUC tracking system, including the same Iberian/European utility-scale solar target market.
Broad incumbents
- ABB: Global industrial automation and electrification major. Competes with IED in variable speed drives (RP62 equivalents), arc fault protection, power electronics, and industrial automation broadly, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
- Vaisala: Finland-based global leader in industrial and environmental measurement (wind, weather, humidity, lightning). Overlaps with IED's Anemo, WUS4423, HSU, and DHTS product lines, but operates at far greater scale across many end markets.
- Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation. Comparable to IED's industrial automation, motor control, and energy monitoring (GERA) offerings but as one segment of a much larger portfolio serving enterprise and industrial customers.
- Siemens Gamesa: Global wind turbine OEM with internal electronics/control capabilities for turbine safety and monitoring (overlapping with SAFE-OM, IEDGREENPOWER). As an OEM, it competes with independent suppliers like IED via in-house integration.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
IED social profiles
Digital presenceIED compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
IED financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
IED leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
IED subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
IED funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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IED M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about IED
What does IED do?
IED designs, develops, and manufactures customized electronic hardware solutions for industrial customers across multiple sectors. The product portfolio spans wind sensors (anemometers, wind vanes), solar tracking systems (SUNNER brand), wind turbine safety and lighting products (IEDGREENPOWER brand), industrial displays, motor controls, battery chargers, arc fault detection relays, irrigation controllers, GPS-guided autonomous tractors, and IoT-enabled systems for industrial environments. Solutions are sold both as standard catalog products and as fully customized developments tailored to specific customer requirements.
Is IED a public or private company?
IED is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was IED founded?
IED was founded in 1990. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is IED based?
IED is headquartered in Aizoáin, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does IED make money?
One revenue line is on record: electronic Hardware Products.
Who are IED's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ammonit Measurement Systems, Gill Instruments, NRG Systems, Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet), DEIF Group and Suntrack (STI Norland). Broad incumbents are ABB, Vaisala, Schneider Electric and Siemens Gamesa.
Does IED have an API?
No public API is recorded for IED.
What industry is IED in?
IED's product category is Industrial Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAHAJ, Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters), with a secondary code of EUAMAHAI, Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3823.