Design and automation Ningenia

What Design and automation Ningenia does

Design and Automation Ningenia (legal entity: DISEÑO Y AUTOMATIZACIÓN NINGENIA, SL; commercial name: NINGENIA) is a private Spanish engineering services company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Valencina de la Concepción (Seville), with a secondary office at the Andalusia Aerospace Technology Park (Aerópolis) in La Rinconada. The firm designs and integrates custom industrial automation systems, including PLC/SCADA-based control systems, robotic palletizing and handling cells (using FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Universal Robots), machine vision quality control, RFID/RTLS traceability, and digital twin/virtual commissioning. It also delivers engineering outsourcing and product design services (3D mechanical design, FEM calculations, electronic board design, embedded systems, prototyping) and lean production optimization consulting. Revenue is generated entirely through project-based professional services, sold directly to enterprise industrial clients in Spain and, more recently, in Portugal and Russia via consortium or compliance-driven projects.

Ningenia's underlying technology stack combines mainstream industrial automation hardware (Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, Schneider Electric PLCs; FANUC/KUKA/ABB/UR robots; Wonderware SCADA) with AI/ML layers for deep learning-based machine vision (claimed 99%+ DataMatrix reading accuracy, defect detection, heat seal inspection) and predictive maintenance analytics. Notable offerings include the PALEMBAL Cartesian palletizer for packaging, an RTLS-based material flow control solution (recognized with a 2022 Andalusian Technological Challenge award), and a Chestny Znak traceability solution launched in January 2025 for the Russian market. The company participates in EU-funded R&D consortia (INDUPYMES 4.0, INDUPYMES+, ANÁLISIS) and has received ERDF grants for cybersecurity (2022) and energy cost relief (2024). The firm is privately held with no disclosed external venture or private equity investment, and its team is stated at 1–10 employees despite public customer logos including Coca-Cola, Renault, Ford, TetraPak, Ferrovial, Alestis, SAICA, and COVAP.

Name

Design and automation Ningenia

Legal name

DISEÑO Y AUTOMATIZACIÓN NINGENIA, SL

Website

https://ningenia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Design and Automation Ningenia is a Seville-based Spanish engineering services firm that designs and integrates custom industrial automation systems (PLC/SCADA, robotics, machine vision, RTLS) and provides engineering outsourcing and product design for enterprise industrial clients across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Production optimization engineering
• Engineering outsourcing
• Robotic palletizing systems
• Product design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rinconada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Projects: Custom automation solutions including design, installation, and training. Projects include handling lines, robotic cells, conveyor systems, and control systems based on PLC and industrial robots.
2. Engineering Outsourcing Services: Engineering services complementing client technical capacity in mechanical, electrical, electronic, telecommunications, and production engineering. Includes design, manufacturer selection, industrialization, and commissioning support.
3. Production Optimization Consulting: Lean management methodology implementation and process optimization to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for industrial clients.
4. Product Design Services: Custom product design from concept to prototype, including 3D design, structural calculations, electronic board design, and tailored machine design.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Diseño y Automatización Ningenia, S.L. designs, installs and commissions industrial automation systems (PLC/SCADA control, robotic cells, palletizers, AGV/RTLS material flow, machine vision, RFID traceability) and provides engineering outsourcing plus product design services to industrial clients. Solutions are customized end-to-end (design, manufacturer selection, industrialization, installation, training) and span sectors such as aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, and paper/cardboard. Named in-house engineered products include the PALEMBAL Cartesian palletizer and a Chestny Znak traceability solution for the Russian market.

Product overview

Ningenia is an engineering company based in Seville, Spain, specializing in industrial automation and engineering services. Its product portfolio centers on two core pillars: (1) Industrial Automation Systems — including Cartesian palletizers (PALEMBAL), robotic palletizing cells (FANUC/KUKA/ABB/UR), handling lines with conveyors, automated warehouses, assembly cells, collaborative robot integration, RTLS-based material flow control, machine vision quality control systems, and RFID traceability — and (2) Engineering Services — covering product design (3D modeling, mechanical/structural calculations, electronic board design, RTOS embedded systems, prototyping) and production engineering (industrialization, tooling, test benches, layout). Key technology enablers include PLC/SCADA systems, AI/ML for predictive maintenance and data analytics, deep learning-based machine vision, digital twins, and IIoT platforms. The company also offers specialized solutions such as the Chestny Znak traceability system for the Russian market and participates in the ANÁLISIS R&D project for aerospace manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Services PLC and microcontroller-based automated control systems with SCADA/HMI supervision for production optimization, cost reduction and process efficiency in industrial plants. Includes system design, installation and training. Targets industrial enterprises in aerospace, automotive, F&B, packaging, and paper sectors.
• PALEMBAL Palletizing System Custom Cartesian gantry box palletizer (3-axis XYZ plus wrist turn) for the packaging industry. Handles boxes 300–1200mm, forms 2-meter-high pallets, with 15-second cycle time. Designed to solve large-format palletizing, small-space environments and irregular-surface box problems. Sold to packaging manufacturers such as PALEMBAL.
• Automated Assembly Cells Multi-station cells for assembly, pressing, screwing, welding and brushing of automotive differential boxes using ABB robots with 9 machine vision cameras for quality control and traceability. Sold to automotive manufacturers and tier suppliers.
• Pallet Entry Systems with AGV Communication Pallet conveyor lines with quality controls (visual inspection and measurement) that communicate with AGVs for seamless production line integration, featuring digital twin and virtual commissioning. Sold to F&B and industrial logistics operators.
• Automated Cylindrical Warehouse / Board Sorter Automated storage system using KUKA robot for board organization with ERP communication, RTLS asset location, and future AI capabilities including bin picking with artificial vision and deep learning. Sold to paper and cardboard manufacturers.
• Chestny Znak Traceability Solution Comprehensive DataMatrix labeling, machine vision reading (over 99% read accuracy) and Russian authority reporting solution for Chestny Znak regulatory compliance in the Russian market. Sold to manufacturers operating in Russia.
• RTLS-Based Material Flow Control Real-Time Location System (RTLS) solution combining RTLS devices and AGV/AMR for real-time pallet tracking, optimized routing, and supply chain efficiency. Awarded the 2022 Council of Chambers of Andalusia Technological Challenge in Industrial Supply Chain. Sold to industrial plant operators.
• Product Design Services Comprehensive product design including conceptual design, 3D modeling, mechanical and structural calculations (FEM), control panel design (PLC/microcontroller), electronic board design (EMC), embedded systems (RTOS), prototyping, and tailored machine design. Sold to industrial clients needing custom product development.
• Production Engineering Services Product industrialization services including adaptation to production capacity, component selection, industrialization, test bench design, tooling design, layout design, and production optimization with maintenance management. Sold to industrial manufacturers.
• RFID Traceability Systems RFID-based traceability systems for product classification, tool verification, and batch location in factories. Sold to industrial manufacturers requiring product-level traceability.
• Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Integration Safe integration of Universal Robots cobots with human operators without security fencing, for parts handling and loading/unloading operations. Sold to industrial manufacturers pursuing safe human-robot collaboration.
• Quality Control with Machine Vision Deep learning-based artificial vision systems for defect detection, heat sealing verification, tool verification in printing machines, and format control in production lines. Sold to manufacturers needing automated inline quality inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 seconds per box cycle time for PALEMBAL palletizing system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability15 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ANALYSIS Project ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022R&D project subsidized by Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. Consortium includes Andalusia Aerospace Cluster (lead), Sevilla Control, 4i Intelligent Insights, Vixion, and Ningenia. Focus on IIoT solutions for aerospace manufacturing with AI tools for data processing.
• INDUPYMES+ ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2022Interreg Spain-Portugal (POCTEP) project for digitization of SMEs. Consortium includes IDEA, University of Seville, University of Evora, FEDEME, PACT, Chamber of Commerce Seville, and CATEC.
• INDUPYMES 4.0 ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2019EU-funded Interreg VA Spain-Portugal project consortium for Digital Factory for Industrial SMEs. Consortium includes FADA-CATEC (lead), IDEA Agency, Andalusia Aerospace Cluster, Chamber of Commerce Seville, FEDEME, University of Seville, University of Evora, and others. Ningenia participates as a member working on Industry 4.0 solutions.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for PLC systems, HMI screens, IPC controllers, and WinCC SCADA software. Ningenia designs automation applications using Siemens PLCs and integrates Siemens control systems in their projects.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot integration partner. Ningenia has delivered multiple projects with FANUC robots for palletizing cells, measurement stations, and parts handling.
• BeckhoffcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation technology partner for PLC-based control systems, including climate control applications and SCADA integration.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot integration partner. Ningenia has delivered automated cylindrical warehouse projects using KUKA robots for moving boards and parts.
• OmroncoreTechnology or IntegrationPLC technology partner. Listed among automation technologies used for design of control systems.
• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative robot (cobot) partner. Ningenia has delivered multiple applications with Universal Robots cobots for safe human-robot collaboration.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation technology partner. Listed among technologies used for industrial automation solutions.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot integration partner. Ningenia has delivered projects with ABB robots for ice bag palletizing and differential box assembly.
• AER Automation (Andalusia Aerospace Cluster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace industry cluster partnership for collaboration on aerospace automation projects and industry initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ingeteam: Spanish engineering company headquartered in the Basque Country with deep industrial automation, energy and electrical engineering capabilities. Closest scale and geographic comparable to Ningenia within Spain, though Ingeteam is significantly larger and more diversified.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Leading industrial robot manufacturer; Ningenia integrates FANUC robots in palletizing cells and measurement stations. Same robotics domain, but FANUC is a global robot OEM while Ningenia is the regional Spanish integrator.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation giant whose PLCs, SCADA (WinCC), HMI and drives Ningenia integrates in customer projects. Overlap is partial — Ningenia is a downstream systems integrator rather than a direct competitor on the same scale.
• ABB: Industrial automation and robotics OEM (robot arms, control systems) for which Ningenia is an integration partner on automotive and palletizing projects. Directly comparable technology footprint, but operates at vastly larger scale and with global delivery.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and electrical equipment vendor listed among Ningenia's technology ecosystem partners. Operates in the same PLC, drives and SCADA category but at global enterprise scale.
• Omron: Japanese industrial automation vendor whose PLCs and sensing technology Ningenia references in its automation services. Comparable industrial-controls product line; Omron sells components globally while Ningenia delivers regional solutions.
• Universal Robots: Collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer; Ningenia is a regional integrator of Universal Robots cobots for safe human-robot workstations. Universal Robots sells the platform; Ningenia sells the integration.
• KUKA: German robotics and automation OEM whose robots Ningenia has deployed in automated cylindrical warehouse and material handling projects. Comparable customer-facing automation technology; KUKA is much larger and product-led.
• Beckhoff Automation: PC-based control and automation vendor whose PLCs (including TwinCAT) Ningenia uses for HVAC/climate control projects like the ENAIRE radar building. Same PLC/SCADA domain, but Beckhoff is a global hardware/platform supplier rather than a services firm.
• Yaskawa: Global manufacturer of industrial robots, motion control and drives with strong European presence in robotic palletizing and welding — directly overlapping Ningenia's robotic integration offering but operating globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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