NTI AG

What NTI AG does

NTI AG is a Swiss-headquartered, privately held manufacturer of tubular linear motors and linear motor systems, operating primarily under the LinMot and MagSpring brands. Founded in 1993 as part of the Sulzer Group and spun off as an independent entity in 2000, the company designs, manufactures, and sells ironless synchronous linear motors, linear-rotary (hub) motors, linear modules, electric grippers, servo drives, controllers, and MagSpring magnetic spring technology. Production is split between Switzerland and Slovakia, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, and the USA, plus a network of over 80 sales and service partner locations worldwide.

The company's core technology centers on ironless linear motor architecture, which delivers high power density, low cogging, and precise positioning in compact form factors, supported by MagSpring — a passive permanent-magnet gravity compensation system that requires no external energy. The product portfolio spans standardized P01, P10-54, and P10-70 series motors; PR01, PR02, and PR04 series linear-rotary motors; modular linear guide systems (DM01, DM03, FM01, EM01); stainless steel (IP69K) and ATEX-certified variants for hygienic and hazardous environments; electric grippers (GM50, GM51, GM01, GM02); servo drives with Profibus, ProfiNet, and Sercos III interfaces; and the LinMot Pilot no-code robot controller. Pre-configured multi-axis systems (Pick-and-Place, Transfer Portal, Semi-Gantry, Pick-and-Rotate) extend the offering into ready-to-deploy automation subsystems.

NTI AG generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of motors, modules, drives, grippers, and complete automation systems, sold direct and through a global distribution network. Pricing is quote-based, with over 1,000 standardized combinations maintained in stock and delivered globally within 48 hours. The customer base is concentrated in packaging machinery OEMs (KRÖNING, OPTIMA, ALPMA, Tölke, Syscona), pharmaceutical packaging (Hoffmann Neopac, Zellwag), food processing (Emmi, Tetra Pak), consumer goods (Gardena), and cosmetics (Weckerle). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company has no external venture or private equity ownership.

Name

NTI AG

Legal name

NTI AG

Website

https://linmot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NTI AG is a Swiss manufacturer of tubular linear motors, linear-rotary motors, linear modules, and electric grippers sold under the LinMot and MagSpring brands. The company serves industrial automation customers in packaging, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods, distributing through subsidiaries and 80+ global partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Linear Motion Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Linear motors
• Industrial automation
• Motion control
• Electric grippers
• Servo drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Spreitenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Linear Motor and System Sales: NTI AG generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of linear motors, linear modules, rotary motors, electric grippers, drives, and complete automation systems under the LinMot and MagSpring brands. Products are sold directly and through a global distribution network with over 1000 different drive and motor combinations available from stock.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NTI AG designs, manufactures, and distributes tubular linear motors, linear modules, rotary (hub) motors, electric grippers, servo drives, controllers, magnetic springs (MagSpring), and pre-configured multi-axis automation systems under the LinMot and MagSpring brands. Products are sold as standardized components and integrated systems to industrial OEMs, machine builders, and system integrators in packaging, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, and electronics industries. Over 1000 drive and motor combinations are available from stock with 48-hour worldwide delivery.

Product overview

NTI AG operates under the LinMot and MagSpring brands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial linear motion products. The core offerings include tubular linear motors (Series P01, P10-54, P10-70) available in standard, stainless steel, and ATEX versions; rotary motors (PR01, PR02, PR04) combining linear and rotational movements; linear modules (DM01, DM03, FM01, EM01) and stainless steel variants; and electric grippers (GM50, GM51, GM01, GM02). Supporting products include DC/AC servo drives, fieldbus interfaces, functional safety packages, and the MagSpring magnetic spring for passive gravity compensation. Pre-configured multi-axis systems (Pick-and-Place, Transfer Portal, Semi-Gantry) combine these components into ready-to-use automation solutions. LinMot Pilot provides no-code robot control. Software tools (LinMot Talk, Designer, TM Manager) support configuration and design. Accessories include motor cables, mounting hardware, power supplies, and position sensors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LinMot: Brand for linear motors, linear modules, rotary motors, and drive systems for industrial automation applications.
• MagSpring

Products and services

• Linear Motors (Series P01, P10-54, P10-70, Stainless Steel, ATEX) Tubular linear motors with ironless stator design delivering high dynamics, minimal cogging, and precise positioning. Available in standard, stainless steel (IP69K, hygienic), and ATEX-certified explosion-protected variants for industrial automation applications.
• Linear Modules and Guides (DM01, DM03, FM01, EM01, SM01, SM02, H01) Ready-to-install linear systems combining linear guides and integrated LinMot stators, offering high guiding accuracy, energy efficiency, and minimal installation space. Force range up to 572 N with strokes up to 575 mm. Stainless steel variants available for hygienic environments.
• Rotary/Hub Motors (Series PR01, PR02, PR04) Combined linear-rotary motors in a single compact housing enabling independent linear and rotary movements for complex tasks such as closing, screwing, and assembly in packaging and automation applications.
• Electric Grippers (GM50, GM51, GM01, GM02) High-dynamic electric grippers for demanding pick-and-place, assembly, and screwdriving applications with free finger positioning, force control, and integrated position monitoring.
• Flat Robots and Systems (Pick-and-Place Module, Transfer Portal, Semi-Gantry, Pick-and-Rotate) Pre-configured multi-axis systems combining linear motors, modules, guides, and grippers for rapid pick-and-place, transfer, and gantry operations in packaging and assembly. Includes stainless steel hygienic variants.
• Servo Drives and Controls (DC, AC, Functional Safety, Fieldbus) Dynamic DC and AC servo drives for linear motor control with functional safety packages and fieldbus interfaces (Profibus, ProfiNet, Sercos III, EtherCAT) for integration with industrial PLCs.
• LinMot Pilot No-Code Robot Controller Intuitive no-code robot controller for multi-axis LinMot systems that requires no PLC or programming knowledge, simplifying deployment of linear motion automation.
• MagSpring Magnetic Spring (Series M01, Stainless Steel) Magnetic spring technology that passively compensates for gravitational force in vertical linear motor applications using permanent magnets, eliminating the need for energy supply (electricity or compressed air). Available in stainless steel hygienic variants.
• LinMot Software Tools (LinMot Talk, LinMot Designer, LinMot TM Manager) Software suite for configuring LinMot drives (LinMot Talk), designing and selecting linear motor solutions (LinMot Designer), and managing drive system configurations (LinMot TM Manager).
• LinMot Accessories (Motor Cables, Mounting, Power Supply, Position Sensor) Original equipment accessories including motor cables, engine assembly components, power supply units, and external position sensors designed specifically for LinMot drive products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95 cartons per minute with carton erector using DM01 linear modules
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• System Integration PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinMot maintains a large network of partners and system integrators for hardware integration and software implementation. The partner network spans all continents and is essential for delivering customer-specific solutions and on-site support globally.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for PLC and motion control. LinMot servo drives communicate with Schneider Electric PLCs via Profibus, and ALPMA is transitioning to Sercos III communication for more precise control in packaging machines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in factory automation, drives, and motion control including linear motion systems, servo motors, and controllers. Directly competes with LinMot in linear motor and motion control categories, but operates at vastly greater scale across a much broader automation portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin:

Direct peers

• Festo: German industrial automation specialist offering pneumatic and electric drive solutions including linear gantries, servo-pneumatic systems, and electric cylinders. The most directly comparable peer to LinMot in the pneumatic-to-electric displacement motion category for packaging machinery OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LinMotEurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nti-ag

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 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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