TAKTOMAT
TAKTOMAT GmbH is a German manufacturer of cam-controlled drive systems and automation components — rotary indexers, linear transfer systems, custom cams, and transfer devices — serving manufacturing, medical technology, food, and mechanical engineering customers worldwide through direct B2B sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersPöttmes, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TAKTOMAT does
TAKTOMAT GmbH (kurvengesteuerte Antriebssysteme GmbH) is a privately held German manufacturer of cam-controlled drive systems and automation components, headquartered in Pöttmes, Bavaria. Founded in 1986 and operating for nearly 40 years, the company specializes in curve-controlled drive technology (Kurvengetriebe) — a niche within industrial automation centered on precisely shaped mechanical cam profiles rather than electronic or servo-driven motion control.
The company's core product portfolio centers on rotary indexers with both fixed division (RTX, RT, TT types) and flexible division (VTMF, RTF, TMF, TMF8000), complemented by linear transfer systems (LATC, LFA, LCM, RFA, LB), parallel shaft gearboxes (Schrittgetriebe), transfer devices (Übergabegeräte), rotary ring indexers, custom-designed cams, shuttle transport systems, and in-house measuring and test equipment. Sub-brands TAKTOFLEX, TAKTOCUBE, and the TCC calculation software extend the portfolio into flexible handling, compact cubic indexing, and engineering sizing tools. Specifications such as up to 200 cycles per minute and positioning accuracy from ±0.4mm indicate precision-engineered products targeting high-throughput manufacturing environments. Named end customers include BMW Group, Hager Sondermaschinenbau, and Sandvik.
TAKTOMAT operates a direct B2B sales model with no public pricing, selling through its German headquarters and regional sales offices in Spain (Barcelona), France, Portugal, with additional commercial presence in Brazil and China — where a new headquarters is under construction. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, a multilingual website with a product configurator for self-service specification, and trade show participation across medical, general automation, and industrial events. Revenue is derived primarily from one-time hardware sales of precision automation equipment, supplemented by custom-engineering projects for specialized cam and drive requirements. The company remains founder-owned and managed by Norbert Hofstetter, with no institutional investors or funding rounds disclosed.
TAKTOMAT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TAKTOMAT
- Legal name
- TAKTOMAT kurvengesteuerte Antriebssysteme GmbH
- Website
- https://taktomat.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- TAKTOMAT GmbH is a German manufacturer of cam-controlled drive systems and automation components — rotary indexers, linear transfer systems, custom cams, and transfer devices — serving manufacturing, medical technology, food, and mechanical engineering customers worldwide through direct B2B sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TAKTOMAT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Equipment
- NAICS
- Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)
Keywords
Where TAKTOMAT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pöttmes
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
TAKTOMAT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Automation Equipment Sales: TAKTOMAT generates revenue through the sale of precision automation equipment including drum cam rotary indexers, linear transfer systems, step drives, transfer devices, custom cams, and accessories. Products are sold directly to manufacturing companies with pricing based on specifications and customization requirements. The company serves industrial customers requiring customized automation solutions.
- Customized Solutions and Engineering: Custom-specific cams and engineering solutions for specialized automation requirements. Revenue derived from bespoke design and manufacturing services alongside standard product lines.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B direct sales - no public pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
TAKTOMAT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TAKTOMAT manufactures curve-controlled drive systems (Kurvengetriebe) and related automation components, including rotary indexers, linear transfer systems, step drives, and custom cam-based mechanisms. The products are used as core motion and indexing elements in industrial assembly, transfer, and packaging machines across automotive, medical technology, food, and general mechanical engineering applications.
Product overview
TAKTOMAT GmbH is a specialist in automation technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of curve-controlled drive systems and handling technology. The product range centers on rotary indexers (Trommelkurvenrundtische) available with fixed division (RTX, RT, TT types) and flexible division (VTMF, RTF, TMF types), complemented by linear transfer systems (LATC, LFA, LCM, RFA, LB models) for high-speed assembly applications. The portfolio includes parallel gears (Schrittgetriebe), transfer devices (Übergabegeräte), rotary ring indexers, customer-specific cams, shuttle transport systems, and measuring/test equipment. TAKTOMAT also offers branded solutions including TAKTOFLEX for flexible handling, TAKTOCUBE for compact indexing, and the Conveyor TSF for buffering applications. The TIC accessory line and TCC calculation software round out the ecosystem. With nearly 40 years of experience and approximately 100 employees, the company positions itself as a globally leading manufacturer of sophisticated handling and drive technology made in Germany.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TAKTOMAT: Primary company brand for cam-controlled drive systems, rotary indexers, and linear transfer systems.
- TAKTOFLEX
- TAKTOCUBE
- TCC
Products and services
- Trommelkurven-Drehtische (Drum Cam Rotary Indexers) Cam-controlled rotary indexing tables driven by a drum cam (Trommelkurve) mechanism for precise, repeatable indexing motion in automated production and assembly lines. Used by industrial OEMs and machine builders.
- Linear Transfer Systems (Lineartransfersysteme) Linear cam-controlled transfer systems for moving workpieces between processing stations in automated production lines. Designed for machine builders and manufacturers requiring synchronized multi-station transfer.
- Schaltgetriebe / Step Drives (Indexing Drives) Step drives and switching gearboxes that provide precise indexing motion with adjustable cam profiles for industrial automation. Used where discrete motion steps are required between process stations.
- Transfer Devices (Übergabevorrichtungen) Custom workpiece transfer devices that interface with TAKTOMAT indexing and linear systems to hand off parts between stations in automated lines. Configured for specific customer applications.
- Custom Cam Solutions (Sonderkurven) Engineered custom cam profiles and bespoke curve-controlled mechanisms designed and manufactured to customer-specific motion and load requirements. Sold as project-based engineering deliverables.
- TAKTOCUBE Curvecam Drive A compact, ready-to-install curve-controlled drive unit combining cam mechanics with integrated drive technology. Designed as a pre-engineered component for straightforward integration into assembly and transfer machines.
Companies that use TAKTOMAT
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
TAKTOMAT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
TAKTOMAT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- HC ErlangenminorSports sponsorship partnership. TAKTOMAT supports the handball club HC Erlangen as part of their regional community engagement in Bavarian Swabia.
- Eisbären HeilbronnminorSports sponsorship partnership. TAKTOMAT is a partner of the Eisbären Heilbronn ice hockey club, supporting regional sports in the Heilbronn area.
- VfB EichstättminorRegional sports sponsorship. TAKTOMAT supports VfB Eichstätt football club as part of their commitment to supporting local sports clubs.
- SC MoosenminorRegional sports sponsorship. TAKTOMAT supports SC Moosen football club as part of their community engagement in Bavarian Swabia.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TAKTOMAT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bosch Rexroth: Global automation and drive technology incumbent; linear motion, assembly technology and handling systems overlap with TAKTOMAT's linear transfer and rotary indexing products, though Rexroth operates at far greater scale across many automation categories.
- Lenze SE: Large German automation specialist offering drives, motion control and mechatronic systems. Lenze competes at the system/automation-cell level where TAKTOMAT is a sub-component supplier, but addresses overlapping OEM customers with broader portfolios.
- Schaeffler Group: German industrial heavyweight with a dedicated automation and linear motion product line (including INA linear systems); competes with TAKTOMAT on linear transfer systems and indexing components for OEMs and machine builders.
- Tsubaki Nakashima: Diversified power transmission and motion control manufacturer with cam indexers, chain drives and linear products that overlap with TAKTOMAT's indexers, parallel gears and transfer systems across global OEM customers.
- Destaco (Auburn Hills, MI): Workholding and automation component supplier with rotary indexing tables and palletizing systems — overlapping with TAKTOMAT's automation components for assembly and transfer, particularly in automotive and packaging.
Direct peers
- IMAO Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of indexing tables, jigs and automation components. Comparable niche specialty product line with strong position in precision motion and clamping — a directly competing cam-indexer and automation component vendor.
- WEISS GmbH: German manufacturer of rotary indexing tables, cam-operated dividing units and automation components — the closest direct competitor to TAKTOMAT in drum cam and palletizing technology, serving the same European automotive and mechanical engineering OEMs.
- Sankyo Seisakusho Co. Japanese specialist in cam-operated indexers and pick-and-place machinery; directly comparable product portfolio (cam indexers, automation components) and competes with TAKTOMAT globally, especially in Asian OEMs requiring precision indexing.
Others
- Rollix (Defontaine Group): Manufacturer of slewing rings and turntable bearings used in industrial rotary indexing tables — a complementary/adjacent supplier rather than a direct competitor, often co-specified with cam indexers like TAKTOMAT's rotary indexers.
Emerging players
- KEB Automation: German mid-market automation specialist in drives, motors and controls. KEB overlaps with TAKTOMAT on motion control applications and competes for similar German Mittelstand OEMs, though with a stronger electronics/digital focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TAKTOMAT social profiles
Digital presenceTAKTOMAT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TAKTOMAT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TAKTOMAT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TAKTOMAT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TAKTOMAT
What does TAKTOMAT do?
TAKTOMAT manufactures curve-controlled drive systems (Kurvengetriebe) and related automation components, including rotary indexers, linear transfer systems, step drives, and custom cam-based mechanisms. The products are used as core motion and indexing elements in industrial assembly, transfer, and packaging machines across automotive, medical technology, food, and general mechanical engineering applications.
Is TAKTOMAT a public or private company?
TAKTOMAT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TAKTOMAT founded?
TAKTOMAT was founded in 1986. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is TAKTOMAT based?
TAKTOMAT is headquartered in Pöttmes, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does TAKTOMAT make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Precision Automation Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are customized Solutions and Engineering.
Who are TAKTOMAT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bosch Rexroth, Lenze SE, Schaeffler Group, Tsubaki Nakashima and Destaco (Auburn Hills, MI). Direct peers are IMAO Corporation, WEISS GmbH and Sankyo Seisakusho Co.. Rollix (Defontaine Group) is listed as an others. KEB Automation is listed as an emerging player.
Does TAKTOMAT have an API?
No public API is recorded for TAKTOMAT.
What industry is TAKTOMAT in?
TAKTOMAT's product category is Industrial Automation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAG, Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAM, Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings). Its NAICS code is 333612 and its SIC code is 3550.