TDS Technology Group
TDS Technology Group is a Singapore-based industrial automation value-added distributor and integrator serving manufacturers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam with robotics, PLC, HMI, motion control, IIoT, and safety products, plus technical training services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What TDS Technology Group does
TDS Technology Group is a Singapore-headquartered industrial automation value-added distributor and integrator serving factory, marine, pharmaceutical, oil, and gas industries in Southeast Asia. Its core offering is the distribution and integration of more than 20 principal automation brands across robotics (Universal Robots, Robotiq, OnRobot, Pick-it, Robotmaster, Zimmer, Pushcorp, EasyRobotics, Nordo, Youibot, DH Robotics, TPA), PLCs and motion control (Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, Quicksilver Controls), HMIs and SCADA (Hakko, Mitsubishi GOT, Red Lion, Emerson), IIoT and networking (HMS/Ewon, Anybus, Wieland), encoders (Hengstler), and safety instrumentation (MSA Safety). The company combines this hardware portfolio with the Movicon NExT HMI/SCADA software platform and instructor-led training services for Movicon NExT and Universal Robot programming delivered at a Singapore training academy.
TDS makes money primarily through one-time distribution of automation equipment, with secondary revenue from professional services (training courses priced at SGD 1,680–6,000 per session) and clearance-unit sales. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, targeting industrial manufacturers and robotics/system integrators with applications in CNC machine tending, robotic assembly, machine tending, polishing, welding, and IIoT connectivity. Distribution channels include direct field sales in Singapore and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Thailand (TDS TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) CO., LTD in Bangkok) and Malaysia (TDS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD), plus a subsidiary ADL CONTROL (S) PTE LTD and business associates in Indonesia and Vietnam. The company holds Singapore bizSAFE Level 3 certification, has operated since 1996, and is privately held as TDS TECHNOLOGY (S) PTE LTD.
TDS Technology Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TDS Technology Group
- Legal name
- TDS TECHNOLOGY (S) PTE LTD
- Website
- https://tdstech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- TDS Technology Group is a Singapore-based industrial automation value-added distributor and integrator serving manufacturers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam with robotics, PLC, HMI, motion control, IIoT, and safety products, plus technical training services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TDS Technology Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Distribution
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)
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Where TDS Technology Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
TDS Technology Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Automation Equipment Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing industrial automation products including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, industrial PCs, motion control systems, and safety equipment from partner brands such as Universal Robots, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, Hakko, and others
- Training Services: Revenue from technical training courses for industrial automation software and robotics platforms, including Movicon NExT and Universal Robot training programs
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Universal Robot Advanced Training - SGD 1,680 per participant |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Movicon NExT - Advanced - SGD 6,000 per class |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Movicon NExT - Introduction - SGD 6,000 per class |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clearance sale items with specific SGD prices |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
TDS Technology Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TDS Technology Group is a value-added distributor and integrator of industrial automation equipment in Southeast Asia, reselling robotics, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, IIoT, and safety products from over 20 partner brands. It complements product distribution with industrial automation integration services and instructor-led training programs on Movicon NExT HMI/SCADA software and Universal Robot collaborative robots, with regional coverage spanning Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Product overview
TDS Technology Group operates as an industrial automation specialist and value-added distributor, offering a comprehensive portfolio of automation hardware, software, and technical services. The core offering includes SCADA systems (Emerson), HMIs (Hakko, Mitsubishi, Red Lion), Industrial PCs (Beckhoff), and PLCs sourced from multiple manufacturers. The robotics portfolio encompasses collaborative robots (Universal Robots), robot grippers (Robotiq, OnRobot, Zimmer, DH Robotics), 3D vision (Pick-it), CAD/CAM offline programming (Robotmaster), robot cells (EasyRobotics ProFeeder family), tool changers (Nordo), force control devices (Pushcorp), and mobile robots (Youibot). Supporting hardware includes motion control (Quicksilver Controls), sensors/encoders (Hengstler), electrical installation systems (Wieland), IoT/remote access (HMS/Ewon, Anybus), safety equipment (MSA), and Mitsubishi automation products (PLCs, servos, inverters). The proprietary Movicon NExT HMI/SCADA software platform rounds out the offering, complemented by instructor-led training services for Movicon NExT and Universal Robots programming. The company connects these distributed products through protocol conversion, network integration, and robotics integration capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Universal Robots Collaborative Robots Collaborative robot (cobot) product line including UR3, UR5, and UR10 models for manufacturing automation, distributed to industrial customers across Southeast Asia.
- Robotiq Adaptive Grippers Adaptive grippers including 2F-85, 2F-140, and Hand-E models for collaborative robots, enabling pick-and-place operations across varied part sizes and shapes.
- OnRobot Collaborative Application Hardware Collaborative application hardware including grippers (RG2, RG6, VG10), force/torque sensors (Hex), vision systems (Eyes), screwdrivers, sanders, and palletizing solutions for cobot applications.
- Zimmer Handling Technology Grippers, rotary modules, linear modules, vacuum components, and robot accessories for industrial automation handling applications.
- Pick-it 3D Robot Vision 3D vision systems for robots enabling bin picking, machine tending, depalletizing, and assembly applications with plug-and-play integration.
- Robotmaster CAD/CAM Offline Programming Software Offline programming, simulation, and code generation software for industrial robots, supporting applications including trimming, deburring, polishing, welding, and grinding.
- EasyRobotics ProFeeder Robot Cells Modular robot cells for CNC machine tending, including the ProFeeder family, EasyPalletizer systems, and ER200/ER-Work mobile platforms.
- Youibot Mobile Robots Mobile robots for manufacturing automation, inspection, and maintenance applications, including the ARIS-K2 UV disinfection robot with autonomous navigation and laser SLAM.
- Pushcorp AFD310 Active Compliance Force Device Active compliance force devices for robotic grinding, deburring, polishing, and drilling applications with closed-loop force control.
- Beckhoff Industrial PCs and PLCs Industrial PCs, embedded PCs, I/O components, motion control systems, and TwinCAT automation software for PLC and motion applications.
- Mitsubishi Factory Automation Products Mitsubishi automation products including MELSEC PLCs, motion controllers, MELSERVO AC servos, FREQROL inverters, and GOT HMIs.
- Emerson SCADA and PLC Products Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and PLCs for monitoring and controlling industrial processes, sourced from Emerson.
- Hakko Monitouch HMIs Human Machine Interface touchscreens and displays from Hakko Monitouch for operator control and monitoring of industrial equipment.
- Red Lion HMI and Data Stations Red Lion HMIs and Data Stations providing protocol conversion, connectivity, and operator interface solutions supporting over 300 industrial drivers.
- Quicksilver Controls Motion Control Systems SilverMax integrated servo motors, hybrid servo motors, and controllers (SilverNugget, SilverSterling, SilverDust) with RS-485, Modbus RTU, and CANopen communication.
- Hengstler Encoders and Counters Rotary encoders (ICURO and ACURO series) and counters including totalising, preset, multifunctional, and tachometer devices for industrial motion sensing applications.
- Wieland Electrical Installation Systems Electrical installation systems including gesis plug-and-play connectors, RST IP69-rated connectors, podis energy bus, wienet industrial networking, samos PRO safety controllers, and revos industrial connectors.
- HMS Ewon IIoT Gateways and Remote Access Industrial remote access routers (Cosy+, Cosy, Flexy) and IIoT gateways (Netbiter) enabling secure VPN connectivity and remote PLC/HMI access via the Talk2M cloud service.
- Anybus Protocol Gateways Protocol gateways including Anybus Communicator (serial to industrial Ethernet), Anybus X-gateway (industrial Ethernet and fieldbus network bridging with 200+ certified versions), and Anybus Wireless Bridge (Bluetooth/WLAN cable replacement).
- MSA Safety Gas and Flame Detection Gas detection equipment (fixed and portable), flame detectors, and safety monitoring systems including Ultima X5000, ALTAIR gas detectors, and Chillgard refrigerant monitors.
- Nordo Robotics Magnetic Tool Changers Magnetic tool changers (NTC-E10) for collaborative robots, featuring electro-permanent magnets that operate without pneumatic equipment.
- DH Robotics Grippers Robotic grippers and handling technology products from DH Robotics.
- TPA Robotics Products Robotics products and automation solutions from TPA Robotics.
- Movicon NExT HMI/SCADA Software HMI and SCADA software platform for industrial visualization, alarm management, data logging, and OPC-UA connectivity, offered with Introduction and Advanced training courses.
- Movicon NExT Introduction Training 2-day instructor-led Movicon NExT HMI development course (3–6 participants per class, SGD 6,000 per class, educational discounts available) at TDS Singapore training facility.
- Movicon NExT Advanced Training 2-day instructor-led Movicon NExT Advanced course (3–6 participants per class, SGD 6,000 per class, educational discounts available) covering Power Templates, 3D Graphics, OPC-UA, VB.NET Scripting, and Alarm Dispatcher.
- Universal Robot Advanced Training 2-day Universal Robot advanced cobot programming course (SGD 1,680 per participant) covering URScript, Toolpath, Remote TCP, conveyor tracking, and force control, at TDS Singapore training facility.
- Industrial Automation Integration Services Value-added integration of distributed automation components (robotics, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, IoT, safety equipment) into cohesive industrial automation solutions for manufacturers in Southeast Asia.
Companies that use TDS Technology Group
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TDS Technology Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature1 record
TDS Technology Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Universal RobotscoreTDS Technology Group distributes Universal Robots collaborative robots including UR3, UR5, and UR10 models. They also provide Universal Robot training services including advanced programming courses.
- Beckhoff AutomationcoreTDS distributes Beckhoff products including Industrial PCs (IPC), I/O components, motion control systems, and TwinCAT automation software.
- Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTDS distributes Mitsubishi Factory Automation products including MELSEC PLCs, motion controllers, MELSERVO AC servos, FREQROL inverters, and GOT HMIs.
- HakkocoreTDS distributes Hakko Monitouch HMI (Human Machine Interface) products.
- MSA SafetycoreTDS distributes MSA Safety gas detection and flame detection equipment including fixed gas monitors, portable detectors, and safety instrumentation.
- HMS (Ewon)coreTDS distributes HMS industrial networking and remote access solutions including Ewon Cosy, Flexy, and Netbiter products for IIoT connectivity.
- EasyRoboticscoreTDS distributes EasyRobotics ProFeeder robot cells and EasyPalletizer systems for CNC machine tending and automation.
- RobotiqcoreTDS distributes Robotiq adaptive grippers including 2F-85, 2F-140, and Hand-E for collaborative robot applications.
- OnRobotcoreTDS distributes OnRobot gripping and sensing technologies including grippers, force/torque sensors, vision systems, and collaborative application tools.
- PickitcoreTDS distributes Pick-it 3D vision systems for robot bin picking, machine tending, depalletizing, and assembly applications.
- RobotmastercoreTDS distributes Robotmaster CAD/CAM offline programming software for robots, enabling simulation and code generation for robotic applications.
- HengstlercoreTDS distributes Hengstler rotary encoders (ICURO and ACURO series) and counters for industrial automation applications.
- Quicksilver ControlscoreTDS distributes Quicksilver Controls SilverMax integrated servo motors, hybrid servo motors, and motion controllers.
- Zimmer GroupcoreTDS distributes Zimmer Handling Technology grippers, rotary modules, linear modules, and robot accessories.
- PushcorpcoreTDS distributes Pushcorp AFD310 Active Compliance Force Devices for robotic grinding, deburring, polishing, and drilling applications.
- WielandcoreTDS distributes Wieland industrial electrical components including gesis connectors, RST connector systems, podis energy bus systems, and safety technology products.
- Red Lion ControlscoreTDS distributes Red Lion industrial automation products including data stations, cellular RTUs, and HMI panels.
- Nordo RoboticscoreTDS distributes Nordo Robotics magnetic tool changers (NTC-E10) for collaborative robot tool changes.
- Youibot RoboticscoreTDS distributes Youibot mobile robots for manufacturing automation, inspection, and maintenance applications including the ARIS-K2 UV disinfection robot.
- EmersoncoreTDS distributes Emerson industrial automation products including SCADA systems.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TDS Technology Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, including industrial automation SKUs, with localized SE Asia operations. Comparable as a broad-line, multi-brand industrial/electronic VAD serving engineering and manufacturing customers.
- RS Components (RS Online): Global value-added distributor of industrial and electronic components, including automation, controls and robotics, with established sales, marketing and logistics operations across SE Asia. Most direct structural comparable to TDS as a multi-brand industrial VAD in the same region.
- element14 (Farnell): Premier Farnell-owned high-service distributor of electronic, electrical and industrial automation components with SE Asia presence. Comparable multi-brand catalog model serving industrial customers across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Broad incumbents
- Rockwell Automation: Largest pure-play industrial automation company globally, with SE Asia operations selling PLCs, motion control, HMIs and safety products. Overlaps with TDS on factory automation categories but competes via direct OEM channel rather than multi-brand distribution.
- WAGO Kontakttechnik: German manufacturer of electrical interconnection, automation (PLC, I/O) and interface electronics, with a direct SE Asia footprint. Overlaps with TDS on PLCs, I/O, networking and industrial connectors, and competes in the same factory-automation project pipeline.
- Beckhoff Automation: German manufacturer of PC-based control, IPC, I/O, motion and TwinCAT automation software, and a core TDS distribution partner. Becomes a peer when Beckhoff sells direct into SE Asia accounts alongside TDS's value-added distribution of the same products.
- Yaskawa Electric: Global manufacturer of industrial robots, motion control (servo drives and motors) and AC drives, with established SE Asia sales. Overlaps with TDS on cobots/industrial robots, motion control and drives categories, and is a current or potential alternative-brand competitor to Universal Robots and Mitsubishi in TDS's portfolio.
- Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of industrial automation, connection and interface technology with its own SE Asia sales subsidiaries. Overlaps with TDS on PLCs, I/O, networking and electrical installation categories but as a vertically integrated manufacturer-distributor rather than a pure VAD.
- SMC Corporation: Global pneumatics and industrial automation components manufacturer with a large direct SE Asia sales and distribution footprint. Comparable as a broad-line automation supplier to factory customers, though SMC manufactures its own products rather than distributing third-party brands.
- Festo: Global pneumatics, electric automation and factory automation manufacturer with direct SE Asia presence. Overlaps with TDS on motion control, PLCs, and automation components for factory customers but Festo is a manufacturer pushing its own portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
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Frequently asked questions about TDS Technology Group
What does TDS Technology Group do?
TDS Technology Group is a value-added distributor and integrator of industrial automation equipment in Southeast Asia, reselling robotics, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, IIoT, and safety products from over 20 partner brands. It complements product distribution with industrial automation integration services and instructor-led training programs on Movicon NExT HMI/SCADA software and Universal Robot collaborative robots, with regional coverage spanning Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Is TDS Technology Group a public or private company?
TDS Technology Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was TDS Technology Group founded?
TDS Technology Group was founded in 1996. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TDS Technology Group based?
TDS Technology Group is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does TDS Technology Group make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Automation Equipment Distribution is the primary driver. The others are training Services.
Who are TDS Technology Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mouser Electronics, RS Components (RS Online) and element14 (Farnell). Broad incumbents are Rockwell Automation, WAGO Kontakttechnik, Beckhoff Automation, Yaskawa Electric, Phoenix Contact, SMC Corporation and Festo.
Does TDS Technology Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for TDS Technology Group.
What industry is TDS Technology Group in?
TDS Technology Group's product category is Industrial Automation Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAEAL, Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting. Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7370.