Actia

What Actia does

ACTIA IME GmbH is the German engineering and manufacturing subsidiary of the global ACTIA Group, headquartered in Braunschweig and founded in 1986. The company designs and produces vehicle electronics spanning diagnostics, telematics, electronic control units, power conversion, video protection, infotainment and electromobility, organized across five vertical markets: passenger cars, commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, coaches), off-highway (agricultural and construction machinery), railway, and e-bikes.

The technical core is a standards-anchored diagnostics stack. ACTIA IME builds its own Vehicle Communication Interfaces (Basic One, CORE XS, BASIC XS, LITE XS, NextGen VCI), the Infinite Diagnostic Suite (IDS) built on ODX/OTX (ISO 22901-1) and D-Server (ISO 22900), a proprietary OTX runtime, an ECU-SIM test harness, and an in-development SOVD server targeting ISO 17978 — with ACTIA engineers participating directly in the ASAM working group. Adjacent platforms include SPU ECUs with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity, telematics units (TGU-R, eTRACK, ACU 6), ITxPT-compliant Ethernet switches (AES.2/AES.3), DC/DC converters and battery equalizers, the ACTiVi multimedia ECU family, BOP G5 MNVR and AIMECAM video protection with iCount stereoscopic passenger counting, PACIS passenger information and SAFeasy200 SIL 4 trackside safety for railway, and an e-bike traction/battery/display stack with the ACTIA Micromobility cloud platform.

Revenue is generated via direct OEM sales of hardware and engineering services (diagnostics, software engineering, functional safety, cybersecurity) under long-term technology partnerships with Volvo, JLR, Stellantis/PSA, VAG and BMW, supplemented by system integration and installation services in railway, a multi-brand diagnostic reseller channel (Multi-Diag 360/360 Trucks) for independent workshops, a quote-based B2B shop shipping within Germany (€29.90–€1,500), and an emerging subscription layer via MyACTIAFLEET and the micromobility platform's open API. Manufacturing is vertically integrated across five ACTIA Group production sites in Europe, the USA and North Africa, with ISO 27001 certification and OEA status since 2011, producing 4 million+ products per year.

Name

Actia

Legal name

ACTIA IME GmbH

Website

https://ime-actia.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ACTIA IME GmbH is the Braunschweig-based German subsidiary of the global ACTIA Group, designing and manufacturing vehicle electronics — diagnostics, telematics, ECUs, power conversion, video protection, infotainment, railway systems and e-bike kits — for European automotive OEMs, commercial vehicle makers, railway operators and micromobility fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electronics

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches) (IMACAJAI), Automotive Infotainment, Telematics & Connectivity Hardware Manufacturing (TCU/V2X/GNSS) (IMACAJAH), Truck Telematics, ADAS & Fleet Electronics Manufacturing (IMACABAM)

Keywords

• Vehicle diagnostics systems
• Automotive electronics manufacturing
• Telematics and connectivity platforms
• Commercial vehicle electronics
• Railway passenger information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Miusinsk

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary hardware products including VCIs, ECUs, CCTV cameras, displays, monitors, telematics units, power converters, and accessories through direct sales and B2B e-commerce shop. Products range from €29.90 (protective cases) to €1,500 (ECU developer kits).
2. Engineering and Software Development Services: Professional engineering services including diagnostic development lifecycle, software engineering (apps, web applications, communication layers), functional safety consulting, cybersecurity services, IT engineering, and certification support. Provided through long-term technology partnerships with OEMs.
3. Railway Systems Integration and Installation: System integration, installation, training, and ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) services for railway vehicles including PAPIS, CCTV, connectivity platforms, and trackside safety systems. Services include installation at manufacturers or operators worldwide.
4. E-Bike Electromobility Kits: Complete electromobility solutions for e-bikes and e-Cargo bikes including motors (hub and pedal), batteries, displays, and connectivity/services platforms sold to bicycle manufacturers and fleet operators.
5. Fleet Management and Telematics Services: MyACTIAFLEET cloud-based portal for connected fleet management offering diagnostics, operations, and monitoring services for multi-energy fleets (electric, hybrid, CNG/LNG, diesel), interfaced with partner management portals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ACTIA IME GmbH designs, manufactures, and supplies electronic systems for mobility across automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, railway, and e-bike segments. Its product portfolio includes Vehicle Communication Interfaces (VCIs), diagnostic software suites (IDS, Multi-Diag, SOVD), Electronic Control Units (SPU series), telematics platforms, DC/DC converters, Ethernet switches, multimedia ECUs, instrument clusters, CCTV/video protection systems, passenger information systems, and e-bike traction chains and batteries. The company also provides engineering services, electronics manufacturing services, and long-term lifecycle support to OEM manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

ACTIA IME is the German subsidiary of the global ACTIA Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of electronics solutions for mobility across multiple vehicle segments including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, off-highway, railway, and electromobility (e-bikes). The product portfolio centers on Vehicle Communication Interfaces (Basic One, CORE XS, BASIC XS, LITE XS) and diagnostic software (Infinite Diagnostic Suite, Multi-Diag 360/360 Trucks) for workshop and OEM diagnostics. SOVD (Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics) represents the next-generation diagnostic standard. The company provides complete electronic control units (SPU series), telematics platforms (TGU-R, eTRACK, ACU6), and connectivity infrastructure (AES.2/AES.3 Ethernet switches, DC/DC converters). For commercial vehicles, offerings include ACTiVi multimedia ECUs, instrument clusters (MultIC family), infotainment systems, video protection (BOP G5, AIMECAM, ICount), fleet management (MyACTIAFLEET), and displays/HMI. Railway solutions cover passenger information systems (PACIS), electronic rear view systems, video protection, and SAFeasy200 trackside safety. E-bike solutions include traction chains, batteries, displays, and the Micromobility connectivity platform. The company also provides electronics manufacturing services and long-term support. A REST/JSON API (OPEN-API compliant) supports integration with fleet operators and bike-sharing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACTIA Vehicle Communication Interfaces (VCI) Vehicle Communication Interfaces for diagnostics, production processes, and after-sales service at authorized workshops. Models include Basic One, CORE XS, BASIC XS, LITE XS, and PASSTHRU+ XS 2G supporting various protocols (CAN FD, CAN, K/L Line, DoIP). Used by automotive OEMs and authorized workshops for multi-brand vehicle diagnostics.
• Infinite Diagnostic Suite (IDS) Modern, scalable diagnostic solution based on ODX/OTX standard (ISO 22901-1) and D-Server (ISO 22900). Web-based user interface for vehicle diagnostics with platform independence enabling remote diagnostics capabilities. Used by automotive OEMs for standardized diagnostic data exchange.
• Multi-Diag 360 / Multi-Diag Trucks Multi-brand diagnostic software solutions for cars, commercial vehicles, off-highway vehicles, and boats. Provides VIN detection, fault code reading/clearing, actuator tests, ECU configuration, telecoding, and Security Gateway unlocking. Used by independent workshops and authorized service centers.
• SPU Electronic Control Units Intelligent ECUs for vehicle E/E architecture management including electrohydraulic and electric functions control. Models include SPU 28-16, SPU 40-26, SPU 70-66, and SPU 30-17 Gen 2 with varying I/O configurations and cybersecurity features for automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway applications.
• ACTIA Telematics Units (TGU-R, eTRACK, ACU6) On-board connectivity platforms for fleet management, preventive diagnostics, safety and security. Supports multi-communication channels (4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS), IoT applications, OTA updates, and satellite capabilities. Used by commercial vehicle fleets and OEM telematics deployments.
• AES.2 / AES.3 Ethernet Switches ITxPT EN13149-8 compliant and EN50155 certified Ethernet network switches for vehicles. AES.2 offers PoE+ with 120W across 8 ports; AES.3 provides Level 3 managed switch with router features, VLAN, and firewall capabilities. Used by OEMs for in-vehicle IP network infrastructure.
• DC/DC Converters and Battery Equalizers Power conversion solutions for commercial vehicles. 20A DC/DC converter for 24V to 12V conversion; Battery Equalizer provides up to 60A regulated 12V output with diagnostic CAN interface. Used in commercial vehicles with dual-voltage electrical systems.
• ACTiVi Multimedia ECU Scalable on-board central control unit for infotainment and functionality management in commercial vehicles. Available in ACTiVi-H (coach market), ACTiVi-L (city/intercity buses), and ACTiVi-R (off-highway ruggedized) versions. Used by commercial vehicle OEMs.
• BOP G5 Video Protection System Best of Protection 5th generation mobile network video recorder (MNVR) for video protection in buses, taxis, trains, and trams. Supports up to 32 IP cameras, complies with EN 50155 and EN 45545 standards. Used by public transport operators and railway operators.
• ICount Passenger Counting System Automatic bidirectional passenger counting system using stereoscopic 3D camera technology with >98% accuracy. Exceeds VDV 458 specifications with data protection compliant operation (exports only counting results, not images). Used by public transport operators.
• MultIC Instrument Clusters Range of TFT instrument clusters including MultIC FSX (12.3 inch), MultIC S (WVGA 7 inch), MULTIC 2, and MDSR (4.3 inch) for commercial vehicle driver workplaces. Used by commercial vehicle manufacturers for driver information display.
• MyACTIAFLEET Fleet management portal for diagnostics, management and operations of connected multi-energy fleets (electric, hybrid, CNG/LNG, diesel). Provides real-time data dashboards and cloud-based vehicle data access. Used by fleet operators for vehicle monitoring and management.
• ACT Infotainment Range Complete entertainment module (ISO format) with dual zone management, multi-format radio, 4x20W amplifier, microphone inputs. Includes VOD systems for personalized passenger entertainment via smartphone/tablet. Used by commercial vehicle OEMs for passenger entertainment.
• PACIS Passenger Information System Train passenger information system including PACIS control server, monitors, LED displays, emergency intercoms, and locution posts. Complies with EN 50155 and EN 45545 standards. Used by railway manufacturers and operators for passenger information delivery.
• SAFeasy200 Trackside Safety System Wireless SIL 4-certified warning system for railway work site safety. Supports up to 30 audible/visual warning devices over several hundred meters with automatic volume adjustment to ambient noise. Used by railway infrastructure operators for worker safety.
• Railway Electronic Rear View System High-performance rear-view cameras and control screens for safe train door operations. Cameras provide up to 180 degree field of vision with automatic temperature regulation. Used by railway manufacturers for train safety systems.
• E-Bike Traction Chain (Motors) Electric bicycle motor solutions including rear hub motors (250-500W, 35-60Nm) and pedal motors (85-120Nm). Developed in-house with motor control modules and software. Used by e-bike manufacturers and micromobility fleet operators.
• E-Bike Batteries Communicating battery solutions with BMS (Battery Management Systems) designed in-house. Includes down tube packs (6-16Ah), rear carrier packs, and custom in-tube battery packs for e-bikes. Used by e-bike manufacturers for energy storage.
• E-Bike Displays Display interfaces for e-bikes including compact LED displays, advanced HMI displays (3.2, 1.8 inch), and smartphone integration via Android/iOS apps with FOTA remote update capability. Used by e-bike manufacturers for rider information display.
• ACTIA Micromobility Platform Web platform for e-bike fleet management offering remote diagnostic data access, software updates, fleet status monitoring, and connectivity via open API for integration with operators' tools. Used by bike-sharing operators and e-bike fleet managers.
• Electronics Manufacturing Services Design for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, logistics, sourcing, in-service support, and continuous improvement for printed circuit boards. Over 4 million products manufactured per year at certified facilities across 5 production sites. Used by OEMs requiring electronics manufacturing partners.
• Diagnostic Engineering Services 25+ years of OEM diagnostics experience including VEFK structure for electric/hybrid vehicles, ADAS support, flash programming, and IDS/D-Server diagnostic framework integration. Used by automotive OEMs for diagnostic development support.
• Railway Services System integration, connectivity platforms, installation, training, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for railway on-board equipment worldwide. Used by railway manufacturers and operators for deployment and support.
• Functional Safety Services Functional safety approach following ISO 26262 standard including hazard analysis, DFMEA, RAMS studies, and certification support in partnership with Bureau Veritas and TUV. Used by automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway manufacturers.
• RED (Radio Equipment Directive) Compliance Services Implementation of RED 2014/53/EU requirements including EN 18031 cybersecurity standards for radio equipment safety, data protection, and emergency function reliability. Used by manufacturers of radio-enabled products requiring CE marking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 Vehicle Communication Interfaces sold worldwide
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability7 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ASAM e.V. (Association for Standardisation of Automation and Measuring Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTIA IME experts actively participate in the development and design of the SOVD (Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics) standard through ASAM e.V. working groups. Experts are involved in ASAM SOVD specification development (submitted as ISO 17978), and ACTIA continues as an active member shaping the standard. ACTIA's own SOVD server implementation is being developed in parallel with the specification creation at ASAM.
• Bureau VeritascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerACTIA has partnered with Bureau Veritas for functional safety certification and compliance support, assisting manufacturers in bringing machines into line with functional safety standards. Bureau Veritas provides independent validation of ACTIA's safety analysis and product development processes.
• TÜVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerACTIA works with TÜV for functional safety certification, providing independent assessment and certification of products against ISO 26262 and other safety standards. TÜV supports ACTIA's safety engineering and manufacturing for agriculture, construction, and commercial vehicle sectors.
• ITxPT (ITxPT Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationACTIA Ethernet switches (AES.2 and AES.3) are ITxPT EN13149-8 compliant, enabling standardized IP network architecture for public transport vehicles. ACTIA contributes to ITxPT standard development for interoperability of on-board IT equipment.
• EN 50155 and EN 45545 Standards BodiescoreTechnology or IntegrationACTIA's railway products (PAPIS, CCTV, rear-view systems, trackside safety) comply with EN 50155 (electronic equipment for railway applications) and EN 45545 (fire protection on railway vehicles) standards, with ACTIA's solutions specifically designed and certified to these regulatory requirements.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vector Informatik: German-based automotive software and diagnostics specialist offering CAN-based development tools, embedded components and diagnostic solutions that directly overlap with ACTIA's VCI and diagnostic engineering portfolio.
• Softing: Provider of ODX/OTX diagnostic tools, D-Server implementations and vehicle communication interfaces, directly competing with ACTIA's IDS diagnostic suite and VCI hardware across OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Hella Gutmann Solutions: Workshop diagnostics specialist offering multi-brand diagnostic devices and software for independent garages, directly overlapping with ACTIA's Multi-Diag 360 offering.
• TEXA: Italy-based multi-brand diagnostic specialist for cars, trucks, motorcycles and off-highway vehicles with comparable VCI hardware and software suite to ACTIA's Multi-Diag products.
• AVL DiTEST: Austrian diagnostics and measurement technology provider serving OEMs and workshops with VCI devices and diagnostic software comparable to ACTIA's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• ETAS (Bosch subsidiary): Bosch-owned automotive embedded software and ECU tooling provider competing with ACTIA in ECU development, measurement and calibration tools, backed by much larger parent resources.
• Bosch Automotive Electronics: Dominant Tier-1 supplier of automotive ECUs, telematics, infotainment and diagnostic infrastructure, operating at vastly greater scale than ACTIA and offering overlapping capabilities across nearly all of ACTIA's portfolio.
• Continental Automotive: Major Tier-1 automotive electronics supplier with broad portfolio of ECUs, telematics control units, body controllers and connectivity platforms that overlap directly with ACTIA's commercial vehicle and passenger car offerings.
• Marelli: Global automotive electronics and lighting supplier with ECU, instrument cluster and infotainment offerings that compete with ACTIA's MultIC clusters, ACTiVi multimedia ECU and broader electronics portfolio.
• Knorr-Bremse: Global railway systems supplier with on-board electronics, passenger information and safety systems that overlap with ACTIA's railway portfolio (PACIS, electronic rear-view, trackside safety).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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