What TESAR does

Tesar S.p.A. is an Italian software vendor founded in 1991 and headquartered in Castellanza, operating since 2021 as part of the Dylog Italia group. The company builds a modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) suite for the digital factory, centered on MOTIS2 for production monitoring and control, and extended by ORIX Scheduler (finite capacity scheduling), SICOP (SPC-based quality management with IATF 16949 support), Inspecta (asset and maintenance management, slated to integrate JAI AI in 2026), WMS, I4Traceability, I4Energy, I4Connect (machine interconnection compliant with Industry 4.0), I4Portal, I4Carousel, Factory Viewer, i4Human (wearable), and the TS400 shop floor terminal. The platform interfaces with 25+ industrial protocols and 300+ machine brands, with 2,500+ machines already interconnected in customer plants.

The Tesar Automation division, seeded by the 2023 incorporation of Code Architects Automation (Bari), adds industrial automation capabilities including the OmniAGV autonomous guided vehicle (patented Aptius omnidirectional wheel, 500 kg capacity, 90-second battery swap) and the APTIUS AMR launched in November 2024. The company serves 800+ software clients across 15+ verticals including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceutical/medical, fashion and luxury, plastics, glass, paper, foundries, and precision mechanical machining, with named customers such as Caterpillar Hydraulics Italia, Rexnord, LU-VE, Paglieri, and VIR.

TESAR generates revenue through enterprise software licenses (subscription/recurring), hardware sales (AGVs, TS400 terminals), professional services (implementation, consulting, training, CSV for pharma), and a three-tier partner program (Segnalatore, Rivenditore, System Integrator) offering commissions up to 45%. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with channel partners and system integrators, supplemented by a network of academic partnerships with MADE Politecnico di Milano, CIM4.0 Politecnico di Torino, LIUC and ITS Incom. The company reinvests up to 15% of annual revenue in R&D and positions itself as a guide to Italian Industry 4.0 and Transition 5.0 tax incentives (Iperammortamento 2026), supporting up to 43% savings on qualifying software purchases.

Name

TESAR

Legal name

Tesar S.p.A.

Website

https://tesar.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tesar S.p.A. is an Italian MES software vendor founded in 1991, serving 800+ manufacturing clients across 15+ industries with a modular Industry 4.0 platform encompassing production management, scheduling, quality, traceability, and autonomous guided vehicles. Operating as part of the Dylog Italia group since 2021, it offers MOTIS2, Inspecta, SICOP, ORIX and the OmniAGV product family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Busto Arsizio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MES Software Licenses: Core MES software (MOTIS2) and related production management modules sold as licenses to manufacturing companies for factory digitalization.
2. Software Modules: Additional modules including ORIX Scheduler, SICOP, WMS, Inspecta, I4Traceability, TS400, Factory Viewer, I4Energy, I4Dashboard, I4Carousel, I4Portal, I4Human, I4Connect sold as add-ons or standalone solutions.
3. Partner Program Revenue: Commissions up to 45% recursive annually for partners (Segnalatore, Rivenditore, System Integrator) who sell TESAR solutions.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, training (including Bonus Formazione 4.0), and CSV (Computer System Validation) services for pharmaceutical/medical sector.
5. AGV Hardware Sales: Sale of autonomous vehicles including OmniAGV and related automation solutions for factory logistics.
6. Government Incentives Consulting: Advisory services for Industry 4.0 and Transition 5.0 incentives, including Iperammortamento 2026 tax benefit support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TESAR develops and licenses the MOTIS2 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform and a suite of modular Industry 4.0/5.0 production software (scheduling, quality, traceability, warehouse, energy, machine interconnection) for discrete and process manufacturers. The company also sells autonomous guided vehicles (OmniAGV) and autonomous mobile robots (APTIUS AMR) for intralogistics through its Tesar Automation division, targeting Italian and European industrial customers.

Product overview

TESAR offers a modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) suite for the digital factory, centered on MOTIS2 as the core production management platform, extended by specialized modules including ORIX Scheduler (planning and scheduling), SICOP (quality management), WMS (warehouse management), Inspecta (maintenance), I4Traceability (product traceability), I4Carousel (collaboration dashboards), I4Energy (energy monitoring), I4Connect (machine interconnection), I4Portal (application container), I4Dashboard (data analytics), i4Human (wearable mobile app), and Factory Viewer (synoptic visualization). TS400 is the dedicated hardware terminal for shop floor data collection. Tesar Automation, a subsidiary focused on industrial automation and autonomous guided vehicles, adds OmniAGV and APTIUS AMR to the portfolio. The suite is delivered as an integrated, ERP-integrated platform targeting Industry 4.0 and 5.0 manufacturing environments across diverse sectors including automotive, aerospace, food, chemicals, fashion, and machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tesar Automation: Business unit dedicated to industrial automation and development of autonomous guided vehicles (AGV)
• OmniAGV
• APTIUS AMR
• MOTIS2
• ORIX Scheduler
• SICOP
• WMS
• Inspecta
• I4Traceability
• I4Carousel
• Factory Viewer
• OmniAGV
• I4Energy
• Kwik
• I4Portal
• i4Human
• TS400
• I4Connect

Products and services

• MOTIS2 MES Platform Core Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform for industrial manufacturers; coordinates and monitors production orders, shop-floor execution, and the surrounding TESAR MES module suite.
• ORIX Scheduler Production scheduling and finite-capacity planning module within the TESAR MES suite, used by plant production planners to sequence and optimize factory orders.
• SICOP Quality Management Quality management module for managing quality controls, non-conformities, and corrective actions on the shop floor.
• TESAR WMS (Warehouse Management) Warehouse management module integrated with MOTIS2 to manage raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods movements and inventories.
• Inspecta Quality Control Quality control and inspection module supporting shop-floor inspection workflows and defect recording.
• I4Traceability Batch and serial-number traceability module enabling full component and process genealogy across the production lot.
• I4Energy

Quantifiable outcome

• 2500+ machines interconnected in Industry 4.0 mode
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MADE – Competence Center (Politecnico di Milano)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner of MADE Competence Center led by Politecnico di Milano, supporting factory digitalization through MES expertise and leadership.
• CIM4.0 – Competence Industry Manufacturing 4.0 (Politecnico di Torino)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner of CIM4.0 Competence Industry Manufacturing 4.0, established by Politecnico di Torino, for supporting manufacturing digitalization.
• LIUC - Università CattaneominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with LIUC University where TESAR conducts lectures and provides internship and thesis opportunities to students.
• ITS Incom AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ITS Incom for training and student development in manufacturing technology.
• Tesar Automation S.r.lcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness unit dedicated to industrial automation and autonomous guided vehicles (AGV), originating from Code Architects Automation with 20 years of experience.
• AlteaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed in logos section of TESAR website partnerships.
• CeladaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed in logos section of TESAR website partnerships.
• Associata VareseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed in logos section of TESAR website partnerships.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 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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