Elmotec

What Elmotec does

Elmotec AG is a family-owned Swiss industrial automation company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Kleindöttingen, Switzerland, with a wholly-owned German subsidiary (ELMOTEC GmbH, Schwäbisch Hall) and US representation through E-Tronix (Stromberg). The company designs, manufactures, and distributes robotic soldering systems, drive components, conveyor systems, and custom special machinery for the electrical, electronics, medical, transportation, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

The company's flagship product platform is SolderSmart®, which comprises the SolderSmart TOP automated point iron soldering cell, the SolderSmart MAX high-volume soldering robot, the newly launched SolderSmart MAX Laser (laser soldering, October 2025), and the SolderSmart VisionSystem computer-vision quality-inspection add-on. Beyond soldering, Elmotec distributes Shibaura Machine (formerly Toshiba) SCARA TH/THL and 6-axis TV/TVL robots in Switzerland and manufactures its own servo motors, linear motors, three-phase motors, and generators for wind and hydroelectric applications up to 500 kW, alongside a portfolio of small and mini conveyor belts and custom engineered special machinery (e.g., fully automated foaming machine with 2-minute cycle, clean-room silicate bag placement machine at 660 units/hour). Documented customers include Siemens, ABB, Bosch, Roche, Philips, Schneider Electric, Continental, Alstom, Fresenius Medical Care, Molex, Epcos, Weller, and Braun.

The business model is hardware sales of proprietary capital equipment and distributed third-party robotics, supplemented by custom engineering of special machinery. Pricing is quote-based with no published list; go-to-market combines direct sales from the Switzerland and Germany offices, a 20+ partner global distributor network spanning Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Mexico, and event-led demand generation through IPC APEX EXPO, Productronica, Siemens Technology Days, and webinars. No public funding rounds, external institutional investment, or revenue disclosure are present in the available data; the company is privately held by the founding family.

Name

Elmotec

Legal name

ELMOTEC AG

Website

https://elmotec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elmotec AG is a Swiss family-owned industrial automation firm (founded 1989) that manufactures SolderSmart® robotic soldering systems, distributes Shibaura Machine robots, and builds drive systems, conveyors, and custom special machinery for enterprise electronics, medical, and industrial-manufacturing customers in Europe, the US, and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Robotic soldering systems
• Soldering automation equipment
• Industrial drive systems
• SCARA robot integration
• Custom industrial machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Kleinbettingen

HQ country

Luxembourg

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Soldering Equipment Sales: Sale of automated soldering robots, soldering heads, and complete soldering systems. Products include SolderSmart TOP, SolderSmart MAX, VisionSystem, and various soldering machines for flame, laser, iron, and high-frequency applications.
2. Automation Systems: Custom automation machinery including fully automated foaming machines, placement machines, and special machinery for industrial applications.
3. Drive Systems: Servo motors, linear motors, special three-phase motors, and generators for wind and hydroelectric power stations. Power ranges up to 500 kW for generators.
4. Conveyor Systems: Small and mini conveyor belts including GFB, FB, KFB, and MFB series with various specifications for different industries.
5. Robotics Distribution: Distribution of Shibaura (formerly Toshiba) robots including SCARA TH/THL series and 6-axis TV/TVL series robots. ELMOTEC is the main Swiss importer for Shibaura robots.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elmotec manufactures and sells automated soldering robots under the SolderSmart® platform (TOP, MAX, MAX Laser) for through-hole (THT) electronics production, along with VisionSystem quality inspection, wire feeders, soldering heads, and soldering components. Beyond soldering, the company distributes Shibaura Machine SCARA and 6-axis robots, produces servo motors, linear motors, special three-phase motors, generators for wind/hydro, and small conveyors, and engineers custom special machinery such as fully automated foaming and placement machines.

Product overview

Elmotec is a Swiss company (established 1989) offering a comprehensive portfolio of soldering automation, robotics, drive systems, and custom machinery. The core SolderSmart platform includes soldering robots (TOP for point soldering, MAX for high-volume production, MAX Laser for laser soldering) with the VisionSystem intelligent camera add-on for quality control. The company also distributes Shibaura Machine robots (SCARA TH/THL series and 6-axis TV/TVL series) and manufactures its own drive components (servo motors, linear motors, generators, conveyors). Custom special machinery for specific industrial applications is also part of the portfolio. All products are designed and manufactured in Switzerland, with global distribution through regional partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolderSmart: Brand for automated soldering robots and systems including SolderSmart TOP, SolderSmart MAX, and SolderSmart VisionSystem

Products and services

• SolderSmart® TOP Automated point iron soldering cell for automatic, precise, and process-secure iron soldering operations, intended for industrial electronics manufacturers.
• SolderSmart® MAX High-configuration soldering robot for high-volume production with maximum quality and flexibility in THT soldering.
• SolderSmart® MAX Laser Laser soldering robot with touchscreen operation and integrated safety switches, based on the SolderSmart® software platform for inline or offline production use.
• SCARA TH Series Robots (Shibaura Machine) Shibaura Machine SCARA robots (TH180 to TH1200) with simple structure, user-friendly programming, and strong performance data, distributed by Elmotec as the main Swiss importer.
• SCARA THL Series Robots (Shibaura Machine) Lightweight Shibaura Machine SCARA robots (THL series) setting new standards for price, performance, and weight, with ~50% less weight and energy consumption and ±0.01 mm positioning accuracy.
• TV Series 6-Axis Robots (Shibaura Machine) Shibaura Machine 6-axis articulated robots (TV800, TV1000) for integration with image processing, conveyor belt control, and SCARA robots.
• TVL Series 6-Axis Robots (Shibaura Machine) Energy-efficient Shibaura Machine 6-axis robots in lightweight construction (TVL500, TVL700) with fast cycle times for demanding automation cells.
• DVS 1490 Wire Feeder Wire feeder with integrated controller enabling precision wire feeding for highest quality solder joints in industrial soldering systems.
• FlowinSmart Wire Feeder Controlled solder wire feeder solution for industrial soldering processes.
• MFB Mini Conveyor Mini conveyor with belt widths 5-30 mm and lengths 150-1000 mm, designed for medical and electronics applications.
• KFB Small Conveyor Small conveyor with 35 mm belt width, lengths 150-1100 mm, featuring FDA-compliant belt for food and drug industry use.
• FB Small Conveyor Small conveyor with 67 mm belt width, lengths 150-2000 mm, and temperature resistance from -30 °C to +100 °C.
• GFB Small Conveyor Small conveyor with belt widths 130-310 mm and lengths 300-3000 mm, for larger product transport.
• Special Small Conveyor Custom conveyor solutions with special lengths, widths, memory plates, twin belt plates, and various drive options.
• Servo Motors and Regulators Electric drive servo motors and regulators with torque up to 60 Nm and IP65 protection for paper, printing, food, and nutrition industries.
• Linear Motors Linear motors with acceleration up to 900 m/s² and positioning accuracy ±0.02 mm for injection valves, machine tools, automation, and textile machinery.
• Special Three-Phase Current Motors Custom three-phase motors for pumps, fans, conveyors, and transportation equipment with power range 0.06-500 kW.
• Generators for Wind and Hydroelectric Power Generators with internal or external rotor designs and power ranges up to 500 kW for wind and hydroelectric power installations.
• Fully Automated Foaming Machine Custom special machine for foaming electrically operated sliding doors with 4.5 m precision linear axis, paternoster system, SPS control, and 2-minute cycle time.
• Placement Machine for Silicate Bags Robot-based machine for loading drying units with silicate bags under clean room conditions, handling 660 packaging units per hour.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces defects in soldering processes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• E-TronixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2026E-Tronix, a Stromberg company, is the US representative for ELMOTEC, operating offices in Minnesota and Illinois, and covering multiple US states. They co-exhibit at APEX EXPO booth #3806.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Siemens Technology Days Robotic Soldering event hosted by ELMOTEC featuring live demonstrations of SolderSmart TOP and MAX robots. Collaboration involves factories in Germany, France, and Switzerland analyzing soldering processes and future automation developments.
• Almit GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert presentation on soldering technology during Siemens Technology Days event.
• Shibaura MachinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorELMOTEC is the main Swiss importer for Shibaura robots (formerly Toshiba robots), including SCARA TH/THL series and 6-axis TV/TVL series robots.
• CEPELECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for France covering 14 Rue des Platanes, 38120 Saint Egrève, France.
• NUFESA ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Spain covering C/Molí d'en Bisbe, nº 15, 08110 Montcada I Reixac, Barcelona.
• ETEK Europe LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for UK & Ireland covering Dow Road, Prestwick Aerospace Park, Monkton, Prestwick KA9 2TU.
• Sincotron Finland OYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania covering Sinikalliontie 11, 02630 Espoo, Finland.
• MP Elektronik TechnologiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Czech Republic & Slovakia covering Jos. Čejky 541, 679 32 Svitávka.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ERSA (Kurtz Ersa): ERSA is a German manufacturer of soldering equipment (iron, wave, selective, reflow) and soldering robots for electronics manufacturing, making it the closest direct competitor to Elmotec's SolderSmart platform in industrial soldering automation.
• SEHO Systems: SEHO manufactures selective soldering systems and robotic soldering automation for THT and mixed-technology PCB assembly, directly competing with Elmotec in automated soldering cells for electronics manufacturing.
• Pillarhouse International: Pillarhouse builds selective soldering systems and robotic soldering cells for through-hole and lead-free soldering, overlapping directly with Elmotec's SolderSmart MAX and VisionSystem offerings.
• Inertec Löttechnik: Inertec is a German maker of soldering and brazing systems, including automated and robotic soldering equipment, comparable to Elmotec in serving electrical/electronics industrial customers with automated soldering solutions.
• RPS Automation: RPS Automation designs and builds custom automated soldering systems and special machinery for electronics and industrial customers, mirroring Elmotec's custom automation and special-machine capabilities.

Others

• Shibaura Machine (formerly Toshiba Machine): Shibaura Machine manufactures the SCARA and 6-axis robots that Elmotec distributes and integrates in Switzerland; a key technology supplier and partner that defines part of Elmotec's robotics offering.

Broad incumbents

• ASM Assembly Systems (ASMPT): ASMPT's ASM Assembly Systems is a global leader in SMT and soldering equipment for electronics manufacturing, a broad incumbent whose selective and wave soldering lines overlap with Elmotec's THT soldering focus.
• Weller Tools (Apex Tool Group): Weller is a globally recognized soldering brand (now part of Apex Tool Group) producing soldering irons, stations, and fume extraction; overlaps with Elmotec's soldering equipment but at a broader, more consumer/Pro-sumer scale.
• Hakko Corporation: Hakko is a long-established Japanese soldering equipment manufacturer offering soldering stations, irons, and robotic soldering solutions; broader soldering portfolio overlaps with Elmotec's iron and robotic soldering products.
• Rehm Thermal Systems: Rehm manufactures reflow soldering, vacuum soldering, and selective soldering systems for electronics production, sitting as a broader-incumbent soldering equipment vendor alongside Elmotec's robotic soldering focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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