Axiohm
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersLe Plessis-robinson, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Axiohm firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Axiohm
- Legal name
- SAS Axiohm
- Website
- https://axiohm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Axiohm industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Thermal Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Thermal & Label Printers (HDACAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD), Rugged Printers & Field Peripheral Devices (Mobile Printers/Scanners) (HDACALAL)
Keywords
Where Axiohm is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Le Plessis-robinson
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Axiohm business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Thermal printing hardware sales: Sale of thermal printing mechanisms and kiosk printers as OEM components for integration into various applications. Products include mechanisms (Asteron, CM/RM, Triton 60/80, MHTA/MGTA, XA/XB) and kiosk printers (Kalypso 60/80). Revenue is generated through direct sales and international distribution channels.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Axiohm product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Axiohm designs, manufactures and sells thermal printing mechanisms (panel-mount and OEM modules in 58mm, 60mm, and 80/82.5mm paper widths) and kiosk printers as OEM components for integration into banking terminals, fuel pumps, self-service kiosks, gaming/lottery machines, transportation systems, healthcare equipment, and POS terminals. The company also provides proprietary software tools (EASYCOM, EASYFONT) and Windows/Linux drivers to configure, test, and manage its printers.
Product overview
Axiohm (TXCOM Group) is a French manufacturer of thermal printing solutions with over 30 years of expertise. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: thermal printing mechanisms and kiosk printers. Printing mechanisms include the Asteron (58mm medical panel printer), CM/RM (60mm Standard/Premium), Triton 60 (60mm integrated), Triton 60 Presenter (with ticket presenter), MHTA/MGTA (80/82.5mm Clamshell), Triton 80 (80mm all-in-one), and XA/XB family (60mm with Advanced/Premium variants). Kiosk printers comprise the Kalypso 60 (60mm ultra-compact) and Kalypso 80 (80mm with presenter option). Software tools include EASYCOM for configuration/testing and EASYFONT for font management. All products support ESC/POS command sets and are compatible with Windows and Linux drivers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Clamshell: The Clamshell system developed by Axiohm that revolutionized the world of transaction receipt printers by making paper roll changes easy.
Products and services
- Asteron 58mm panel-mount thermal printer designed for medical and healthcare applications, featuring Clamshell paper loading, 50mm paper roll diameter, dual RS-232/USB interface, 60mm/s print speed, and manual tear bar cutting. Aimed at OEMs integrating diagnostic, analysis, or medical terminal equipment.
- CM/RM 60mm thermal printing mechanism available in Standard and Premium versions with print speeds up to 250 mm/s, auto-cutter rated for 1 million cuts, 8 dots/mm resolution, and thick paper capability up to 190μm. Premium version operates from -20 to 60°C for outdoor and demanding environments.
- Triton 60 60mm thermal printer combining an integrated control board with the CM/RM Premium mechanism, offering print speeds up to 250 mm/s, automatic cutter rated for 1.5 million cuts, ultra-compact frame, USB 2.0 and RS232 connectivity, and special thick paper version up to 190μm. Targeted at parking, transport and outdoor kiosk applications.
- Triton 60 Presenter 60mm thermal printer with an integrated ticket presenter unit, operating at 250 mm/s with a 1.5 million-cut cutter life and jam-minimising presenter mechanism. Easy-access maintenance design supports outdoor applications such as transport and petrol pumps.
- MHTA/MGTA 80/82.5mm thermal printing mechanism with Clamshell paper loading, 180 mm/s print speed, 1 million cut auto-cutter, and operating range of -20 to 60°C. Suited for outdoor cash machines and kiosk applications in gaming/lottery and transport markets.
- Triton 80 Compact 80mm all-in-one thermal printer combining a new-generation control board with the MGTA mechanism, printing at 250 mm/s with 1.5 million auto-cutter cuts and integrated design that eliminates the need for an external control board. Targeted at transport, petrol pump and outdoor kiosk markets.
- XA/XB 60mm thermal printing mechanism family with three variants: XA/XB (130 mm/s), XA/XB Advanced (180 mm/s), and XA/XB Premium (250 mm/s), featuring a ceramic blade cutter with 1.5 million cuts and 150 km mechanical lifespan. Widely deployed in gaming, lottery terminals, and Eastern European tax printers.
- Kalypso 60 Ultra-compact 60mm kiosk printer based on the CM/RM Premium mechanism with an integrated control board, near-silent printing at 250 mm/s, 1.5 million-cut auto-cutter, modular paper roll position, and 12/24V power with USB 2.0 and RS232 interfaces. Targeted at kiosk manufacturers across banking, transport, and self-service.
- Kalypso 80 80mm kiosk printer based on the MGTA series with optional presenter/retractor, print speeds up to 250 mm/s, long-life guillotine auto-cutter rated for 1.5 million cuts, compact modular design, and 12/24V power with RS232/USB 2.0 interfaces. Ideal for cash machines, petrol pumps, gaming and transport. Certified to UL60950-1, CSA 22.2-60950-1, IEC60950, CE Class B, FCC Class B, ROHS and REACH.
Quantifiable outcome
- Annual return rate below 0.3% — well below industry standards
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Axiohm
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Axiohm technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Axiohm partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.
- Affinity Group (Spain)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Spain, based in Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid.
- Simpex Electronic AG (Switzerland)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Switzerland, based in Wetzikon.
- Avnet Embedded (Sweden, Finland, Denmark)regionalAvnet Embedded / Nortec entities serving as authorised distributors for Axiohm products across Nordic countries (Sweden, Finland, Denmark).
- Duranmatic BVS (Netherlands)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in the Netherlands, based in Dordrecht.
- PayPrint Srl (Italy)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Italy, based in Modena.
- Dangot Computers (Israel)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Israel, based in Tel Aviv.
- Vonalkod (Hungary)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Hungary, based in Budapest.
- Elektrosil GmbH (Germany)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Germany, based in Hamburg.
- CSTec (South Africa)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in South Africa, based in Krugersdorp.
- Peri Informatique Industries (France)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in France, based in Eragny-sur-Oise (Cergy Pontoise).
- EET Europarts / DED (England)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in England, based in Lydd, Kent.
- Peripheral Resources Inc (United States, Canada)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in the United States and Canada, based in Los Angeles, CA.
- BlueStar Latin America (United States, Mexico, Central America)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products across North America (US, Mexico) and Central America, based in Miramar, Florida, with contact Roberto Estabridis.
- Smartcore Business Intelligence (Brazil)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Brazil, based in São Paulo.
- SVS Japan Co., LTD. (Japan)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Japan, based in Tokyo.
- Palas Software Pvt Ltd (India)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in India, based in New Delhi.
- D.C.S. (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. (Australia)regionalAuthorized distributor for Axiohm products in Australia and Asia/Pacific, based in Box Hill South, Victoria.
- TXCOM GroupcoreAxiohm is part of the TXCOM Group, a French industrial group. TXCOM Group is the parent company under which Axiohm operates as a subsidiary.
Scale indicators7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Axiohm competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Citizen Systems: Division of Citizen Holdings producing thermal receipt and label printers plus OEM mechanisms for POS, logistics, and kiosk integrators. Directly competes with Axiohm in OEM thermal mechanisms and ruggedised kiosk printing.
- Custom S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of thermal receipt printers, fiscal printers, and kiosk printing solutions with strong European OEM presence. Comparable in product mix, vertical focus, and EMEA-led distribution to Axiohm.
- Star Micronics: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of thermal receipt printers, kiosk printers, and OEM mechanisms targeting POS, hospitality, and self-service markets. Closely comparable to Axiohm in product categories, OEM go-to-market, and target applications.
- Bixolon: Korean manufacturer of thermal receipt, label, and mobile printers serving POS, logistics, and kiosk OEM customers worldwide. Competes directly with Axiohm in thermal mechanisms and kiosk printer form factors.
- CognitiveTPG: US-based specialist in thermal receipt printers and OEM mechanisms for POS, retail, and industrial applications. Directly comparable niche competitor to Axiohm in ruggedised thermal printer mechanisms.
- SNBC (Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology): Chinese thermal printer manufacturer producing receipt, kiosk, and embedded mechanisms for global OEM customers. Direct competitor to Axiohm in mechanism form factors and price-sensitive OEM segments.
- Sewoo Tech: Korean thermal printer maker offering receipt, kiosk, and panel-mount printers to POS and self-service OEMs. Direct competitor to Axiohm in OEM thermal mechanisms.
Broad incumbents
- Diebold Nixdorf: Global provider of banking, retail, and self-service hardware including ATMs and kiosks — a key Axiohm end-customer category and broad incumbent with in-house and sourced thermal-printing capabilities.
- NCR Atleos: ATM and self-service banking hardware provider that is both a major Axiohm customer (via ATM receipt printers) and a broad incumbent with overlapping mechanical/integration capabilities.
- Epson (Seiko Epson): Global incumbent in thermal receipt and kiosk printing with the broadest OEM mechanism portfolio and largest installed base. Overlaps with Axiohm across virtually every vertical but with vastly greater scale and R&D budget.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Axiohm social profiles
Digital presenceAxiohm compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Axiohm financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Axiohm leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Axiohm funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Axiohm M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Axiohm
What does Axiohm do?
Axiohm designs, manufactures and sells thermal printing mechanisms (panel-mount and OEM modules in 58mm, 60mm, and 80/82.5mm paper widths) and kiosk printers as OEM components for integration into banking terminals, fuel pumps, self-service kiosks, gaming/lottery machines, transportation systems, healthcare equipment, and POS terminals. The company also provides proprietary software tools (EASYCOM, EASYFONT) and Windows/Linux drivers to configure, test, and manage its printers.
Is Axiohm a public or private company?
Axiohm is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Axiohm founded?
Axiohm was founded in 1988. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Axiohm based?
Axiohm is headquartered in Le Plessis-robinson, France, in the Europe region.
How does Axiohm make money?
One revenue line is on record: thermal printing hardware sales.
Who are Axiohm's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Citizen Systems, Custom S.p.A., Star Micronics, Bixolon, CognitiveTPG, SNBC (Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology) and Sewoo Tech. Broad incumbents are Diebold Nixdorf, NCR Atleos and Epson (Seiko Epson).
Does Axiohm have an API?
No public API is recorded for Axiohm.
What industry is Axiohm in?
Axiohm's product category is Thermal Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAEAC, Thermal & Label Printers, with a secondary code of HDACAKAD, Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact). Its NAICS code is 334118 and its SIC code is 3555.