What MCB Electronics does

MCB Electronics (M.C.B. S.r.l.) is a privately held Italian power conversion equipment manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Villa Guardia, Como, with an operational showroom in Limido Comasco. The company designs and builds customizable AC Power Sources (Power-Boost and Power-Trust series, 1.5 kVA to 150 kVA), industrial AC/DC power supplies (Power-Spin, 0.6 kW to 600 kW), high-current generators (Power-Flow, up to 40,000 A at sub-10 V), regenerative/bidirectional DC supplies, and aircraft ground power units. Its underlying technology is based on IGBT power devices and PWM modulation across full-bridge and half-bridge topologies, with galvanic isolation, transformerless options, and modular parallel architectures up to five units. Communication is standardized on SCPI over RS-232 and Ethernet since mid-2021, with Modbus-RTU and NI LabVIEW driver support, replacing a legacy proprietary ASCII protocol.

The company sells primarily through project-based, RFQ-driven custom manufacturing with lead times of one working day for standard quotations, up to three days for customizations, and up to seven for special equipment, and production cycles of four to eight weeks. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct regional sales managers (Italy, Poland, Spain/Portugal, USA, Egypt) with an exclusive territory-based channel partner network: Giakova (Italy), Caltech AB (Nordics), RJ Automatyka (Poland), Lucents Technologies (India), AtlanTech Marketing (Florida, since May 2023), AMASCO (Western USA), and INTERCONSULT (Egypt). The company also co-developed the Power-Spin line with Canadian UAV test specialist Tyto Robotics, deploying systems across Puerto Rico, Canada, and the USA.

MCB serves approximately 30 distinct applications from a single platform across aerospace (400 Hz aircraft GPUs), automotive (powertrain and component test benches), marine and offshore (shore power converters), motorhomes, household appliances, electric motors, certification and regulatory labs, electrical grid testing, industrial manufacturing, military (Italian Armed Forces field power), hospitals (diesel-generator stabilization), medical devices (sterilizer testing), lighting, and UAV test stands. Customers include the Italian Armed Forces, Tyto Robotics, airport ground power operators, and unnamed medical-device and industrial OEMs. The firm employs 11-50 people, holds a registered capital of €12,000, has no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and operates as an independent going concern with no parent company.

Name

MCB Electronics

Legal name

M.C.B. S.r.l.

Website

https://mcbelectronics.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MCB Electronics designs and manufactures customizable AC/DC power sources, high-current generators, and battery chargers based on IGBT/PWM technology. The Italy-based firm serves industrial customers across aerospace, automotive, marine, military, medical, and UAV testing through direct sales and exclusive distributors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Electronics Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage & High-Power Conversion (HVDC supplies, traction/rail converters, large rectifiers) (IMAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Conversion Systems for Storage & Charging (PCS, bidirectional inverters, DC/DC) (IMAGAHAE), DC/DC Converters & Battery Interface Power Electronics (EUAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Power conversion equipment
• AC power sources
• DC power supplies
• Current generators
• Industrial power electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Electronics Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: MCB designs, manufactures, and exports power conversion equipment. Revenue is generated through direct project-based sales of standard, customized, and special power conversion solutions. The company handles the full cycle from RFQ through production, delivery, and after-sales support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCB Electronics designs, manufactures, and sells customizable power conversion equipment for industrial applications. The product portfolio spans AC Power Sources (frequency converters, voltage regulators/stabilizers, 1.5–150+ kVA), industrial DC Power Supplies (0.6–600 kW), high-current Generators (up to 40,000A), and bidirectional/regenerative DC Power Supplies, all based on proprietary IGBT/PWM power electronics technology. Products are engineered-to-order, with rapid RFQ turnaround (1 working day for standard, up to 7 days for special) and serve approximately 30 distinct industrial applications.

Product overview

MCB Electronics offers a comprehensive portfolio of customizable power conversion solutions founded in 1996, based on the Master-Custom-Balance philosophy. The core product lines include Power-Boost and Power-Trust AC Power Sources (for frequency conversion, voltage regulation, and stabilization in configurations from 1.5 kVA to 150+ kVA), Power-Spin industrial DC Power Supplies (0.6-600 kW range), Power-Flow Current Generators (delivering up to 40 kA), and Regenerative DC Power Supplies. All products support programmable communication via SCPI protocol over RS-232 and Ethernet, with LabVIEW integration capability. The company emphasizes customization, offering standard products adapted to customer requirements across diverse applications including aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial testing, and medical equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power-Boost: AC Power Source series - frequency converter, voltage variator and stabilizer in one device
• Power-Trust
• Power-Flow
• Power-Spin

Products and services

• Power-Boost AC Power Source AC Power Source functioning as frequency converter, voltage regulator/variator, and voltage stabilizer in one device. Equipped with autotransformer or isolation transformer. Available in SS (single-phase to single-phase), TS (three-phase to single-phase), and TT (three-phase to three-phase) configurations. Standard power range from 1.5 kVA to 150 kVA, with custom configurations up to 240 kVA through parallelization. Used for aircraft GPU, automotive test benches, marine shore power, motorhome power conversion, certification lab testing, electrical grid testing, industrial switch/breaker testing, and military deployment scenarios.
• Power-Trust AC Power Source Transformerless AC Power Source available in SS (single-phase to single-phase) and TS (three-phase to single-phase) configurations only. Lighter weight with higher full-load efficiency (≥96% vs ≥93% for Power-Boost) and better heat dissipation. Voltage regulation limited between 2Vac and 300Vac. Power range 1.5-7.5 kVA. Designed for industrial customers needing energy-efficient AC power conversion with worldwide mains compatibility.
• Power-Spin Industrial AC/DC Power Supply Industrial AC/DC Power Supply series with output power from 0.6 kW to 600 kW. Modular architecture for easy maintenance. High power density with 15 kW in 3U chassis. Output voltage from 10V to 1500V, current up to 12000A. Available in single-phase and three-phase input versions. Features programmable sequences, CV/CC priority startup, foldback protection, and internal battery resistance simulation. Supports master-slave parallel/serial configurations of up to 5 identical units and includes Auto-Range for constant power over a wider voltage-current range. Co-developed with Tyto Robotics for UAV and wind tunnel test stand applications.
• Power-Flow Current Generator Current Generator capable of delivering arbitrarily high output current (up to 40,000 Amps) at low voltage (less than 10V). Uses IGBT technology with PWM modulation. Output power up to 150 kVA. Available in AC or DC output configurations. No moving parts with linear and fast dynamic response (0 to 6,000 Amps in approximately 150 ms). Designed for industrial customers testing magnetothermic switches, automatic circuit breakers, busbar impedance and connection points, packaging machines, and other high-current industrial testing applications.
• Power Boost Deluxe Ground Power Unit (GPU) High-performance Ground Power Unit (GPU) for aircraft providing reliable and stable power during ground operations. Features adjustable voltage and frequency settings, overload protection, and user-friendly controls. Ensures efficient and safe ground operations for various aircraft types when parked on the ground where 50Hz (or 60Hz) mains cannot directly power 400Hz aircraft systems.
• Regenerative / Bidirectional DC Power Supplies Bidirectional/regenerative DC power supplies that can return energy to the grid, supporting energy-efficient testing and production workflows for industrial customers requiring both sourcing and sinking capabilities in DC power conversion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Current generators reach 6,000A in approximately 150ms
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AtlanTech Marketing LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2023MCB Electronics and AtlanTech Marketing LLC announced an exclusive strategic partnership effective May 1, 2023, with AtlanTech exclusively representing MCB product lines within the State of Florida, USA. The partnership was initiated at APEC2023 in Orlando where AtlanTech showed interest in MCB power conversion solutions. AtlanTech is a manufacturing representative company in Palm Bay, Florida, representing only manufacturers of the highest quality and integrity.
• Lucents Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2022MCB Electronics and Lucents Technologies India announced an exclusive strategic partnership effective November 1, 2022, covering the Indian territory. Lucents distributes and integrates MCB product lines into cutting-edge testing and measuring systems suitable for broad market applications. Lucents is a leader in TMI (Test, Measure, Inspection) systems with wide industrial and R&D applications.
• RJ AutomatykaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2022MCB Electronics and RJ Automatyka announced a strategic partnership effective May 1, 2022, with RJ implementing MCB product lines into forefront automation solutions in Poland. RJ Automatyka specializes in design and construction of custom automated machines, production lines, and measuring stations with expertise in Electrics, Automatics, Robotics, and Pneumatics. Partnership facilitated by Robert Kwarciak (MCB Sales Manager Poland) and Dawid Wylenżek (RJ Automatyka Development Director).
• Tyto Robotics Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2021MCB Electronics cooperated with Canadian company Tyto Robotics to design and develop the Power-Spin — a versatile customizable AC/DC system for powering UAV and wind tunnel test stands. The partnership was co-development: Tyto's specific need to power test stands motivated the creation of the Power-Spin product line. First installations deployed in Puerto Rico, Canada, and USA. Key individuals Charles Blouin and Joffrey Ferry were instrumental in the partnership.
• Caltech ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2021MCB Electronics and Caltech AB announced an exclusive strategic partnership effective July 1, 2021, with Caltech exclusively distributing MCB product lines on the entire Nordic Region including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. Caltech AB is a Swedish company in Vällingby combining deep technical skills with widespread Scandinavian presence, distributing cutting-edge measuring instruments and first-tier power electronics equipment.
• Giakova SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 May 2021MCB Electronics and Giakova Srl announced an exclusive distribution partnership effective May 2021, with Giakova distributing MCB product lines exclusively throughout Italy. Giakova, based in Settimo Milanese and active since 1992, distributes cutting-edge measuring instruments and power electronics equipment on the Italian market. The partnership was announced in conjunction with MCB's 25th year of activity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Regatron AG: Regatron is a Swiss manufacturer of programmable DC power supplies and bidirectional power conversion systems (including regenerative and battery simulation products), directly comparable to MCB's Power-Spin and regenerative DC supply lines for e-mobility and industrial test.
• NF Corporation: NF Corporation is a Japanese maker of power amplifiers, signal generators, and AC/DC power sources, with a comparable product philosophy to MCB: high-precision, customizable power conversion for test, R&D, and industrial applications.
• Chroma ATE: Chroma ATE is a leading global manufacturer of programmable AC and DC power sources, electronic loads, and test & measurement instruments — directly comparable to MCB's Power-Boost, Power-Spin, and Power-Flow product lines, serving automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy test markets.
• Adaptive Power Systems: Adaptive Power Systems (formerly Elgar and ETPS) supplies programmable AC and DC power sources and electronic loads, competing with MCB in laboratory, production test, and OEM power conversion applications across similar verticals.
• Kikusui Electronics: Kikusui is a Japanese manufacturer of AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, and test systems, with a comparable product breadth to MCB in power conversion and a similar focus on industrial, automotive, and component testing.
• Magna-Power Electronics: Magna-Power designs and manufactures programmable DC power supplies, battery chargers, and regenerative electronic loads — directly comparable to MCB's Power-Spin and bidirectional DC product families, particularly for high-current industrial and defense test applications.
• Pacific Power Source: Pacific Power Source specializes in AC power sources and frequency converters (including 400Hz aerospace applications) — a direct overlap with MCB's Power-Boost line and aircraft GPU use case, serving aerospace, military, and regulatory test markets.
• NH Research: NH Research manufactures programmable AC and DC power supplies, electronic loads, and battery test/formation systems, closely mirroring MCB's Power-Spin and bidirectional/regenerative DC supply offerings for EV, energy storage, and aerospace test applications.

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a global test and measurement giant whose AC and DC power source offerings (system and modular) compete with MCB at the high end of automated test environments; Keysight's scale, software ecosystem, and enterprise customer base set the benchmark MCB benchmarks itself against in T&M integration.
• AMETEK Programmable Power: AMETEK's Programmable Power division (incorporating California Instruments, Elgar, and Sorensen brands) is a dominant incumbent in programmable AC/DC power sources, with a much broader product portfolio and global service network than MCB, competing head-to-head in aerospace, military, and industrial test applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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