Ott

What Ott does

Ott Antriebe (legal entity Ott GmbH & Co. KG) is a German specialist in industrial drive technology headquartered in Deißlingen, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1953 and operating as a family-owned limited partnership. The company functions simultaneously as a producer, modifier, and distributor of drive and control components, organized under the slogan 'standardisierte Individualität' — combining a broad standardized catalog with custom-engineered solutions even at prototype volumes. Its core technology stack comprises DC motors (3-36V, up to 2,400Nm), BLDC motors (notably the Black Series and XBP043FX platforms), AC motors distributed under partnerships with DKM (Korea), Transtecno (Italy), and Nidec, a complete gearbox program (worm, spur, planetary, flat), motor controllers from simple speed regulators up to programmable 4Q servo regulators with CAN-Open / EtherCAT / Profinet / Modbus-RTU interfaces, and linear actuators / lifting systems from Ewellix. Technical differentiators emphasized include a modular 'Baukasten' system for flexible motor-gearbox combinations, automotive-grade manufacturing quality, compact IP65/IP66/IP67 form factors for harsh environments, and integrated wheel-hub drive modules (eMO) for AGV/FTS applications.

The business model is hardware sales of motors, gearboxes, motor controllers, and linear actuators, with pricing conducted on a quote basis (no public price list). Ott sells primarily through a direct enterprise field sales motion staffed by application engineers who support technical sizing, controller programming, and customer integration; demand generation relies on trade shows (SPS Nuremberg, all about automation events), an email newsletter, the company website, and a modest LinkedIn presence. The primary customer segments are industrial automation and material handling (including AGV/FTS), agricultural equipment manufacturers (automated stall, feeding, ventilation, irrigation, solar tracking), and machine builders / OEMs requiring both standard and customized drive solutions. Geographic focus is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with AEOF customs certification supporting international trade but no explicit claims of global footprint.

Operational signals supporting the company's positioning include ISO 9001 re-certification in April 2026 (valid through 2029) without objections, AEOF Authorized Economic Operator status, 70+ years of continuous operation, and a stated capability to deliver short lead times from a large warehouse inventory with flexible in-house assembly for both small quantities and series production. The company is led by Managing Directors Attila Heim (Dipl. Ing. FH) and Michael Ott, with department heads covering development/construction and production.

Name

Ott

Legal name

Ott GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ott-antriebe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ott Antriebe is a family-owned German drive-technology specialist (est. 1953) that designs, modifies, and distributes DC, BLDC, and AC motors, gearboxes, motor controllers, and linear actuators for industrial automation, agricultural equipment, and machine-builder OEMs in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drive Technology

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous) (IMAGACAA), Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Industrial drive technology
• Electric motor manufacturing
• Industrial gearboxes
• Motor speed controllers
• Linear actuator systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Deißlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motors and Gearboxes: Sale of DC, BLDC, and AC motors, combinable with worm, spur, planetary, and flat gearboxes. Both standard catalog products and customer-specific modifications are offered. Manufacturing follows automotive industry guidelines with high automation. Products available in small quantities from stock.
2. Motor Controls and Controllers: Sale of motor speed controllers, motor controllers, and servo regulators for DC and BLDC motors. Range spans from simple non-programmable controllers to programmable motor controllers for complex positioning tasks. Includes networking capabilities with CAN-Open, EtherCAT, and Profinet interfaces.
3. Linear Actuators: Sale of linear actuators and lifting systems from Ewellix, covering simple unregulated drives for positioning tasks to high-performance actuators for controlled continuous operation. Products available for both DC and AC supply voltage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ott Antriebe produces, modifies, and distributes electric drive technology for industrial automation, including brushed DC motors (3V-36V), brushless DC (BLDC) motors, AC motors from partner brands, worm/spur/planetary/flat gearboxes, motor controllers, and linear actuators. The company operates a modular "baukasten" system that combines motors and gearboxes flexibly, and offers both standard catalog products and customer-specific modifications down to prototype quantities with short lead times from stock.

Product overview

Ott Antriebe is a specialist in drive technology offering a comprehensive portfolio of DC, BLDC, and AC motors, linear actuators, gearboxes, and motor controllers. The product range includes: (1) DC motors from 3V to 36V with torques up to 2,400Nm, combinable with worm/spur/planetary/flat gearboxes; (2) BLDC motors including the new Black Series (48V with worm gearbox) and XBP043FX series (24V with planetary gearbox); (3) AC motors from partners DKM and Transtecno ranging 0.04kW to 30kW; (4) Motor controllers from Kaleja with Modbus-RTU, CAN-Open, EtherCAT, and Profinet interfaces; (5) Ewellix linear actuators for converting rotary to linear motion; (6) IP66 protected motors across all categories; (7) eMO drive module for AGV/FTS applications. The company follows a 'standardized individuality' approach offering both standard products and custom modifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black Series BLDC Motors 48V brushless DC motors with worm gearboxes delivering high torque from a compact 60.5mm frame, with options for encoder, safety brake, IP65 covers, and freely selectable gear ratios. Targeted at industrial automation applications requiring miniaturized, corrosion-resistant drive solutions.
• XBP043FX BLDC Motor Series 24V brushless DC motors with planetary gearboxes in three compact sizes with 1-3 stage gearing, reductions up to i=308:1, optional integrated brake, optional M8/M12 connectors, and a low-noise helical variant. Suited to industrial applications needing configurability and quiet operation.
• Brushed DC Motors Brushed DC motors from 3V to 36V with torque up to 2,400Nm and power range 20W-600W, combinable with worm, spur, planetary, and flat gearboxes. Available in IP66 protection class with optional Hall-IC, encoder, brake, and custom cable configurations for harsh environment applications.
• XDS/XDP Planetary Geared Motors Compact brushed DC motors from 12mm size with torques from 0.2Ncm to 50Nm, combinable with planetary, angle, or spur gearboxes. Feature high gear strength (15Nm/50Nm) and short delivery from local stock.
• AC Motors AC motors from partner brands DKM and Transtecno with voltages 110V-440V in single and 3-phase variants and power from 0.04kW to 30kW. The miniTecno series offers IP66 protection in 40-750W. Distributed for industrial automation and machine builder applications.
• K10214-01 DC Motor Controller 24V DC motor controller with ±10V analog input for combined speed and direction control from a single pin. Rated for 5A continuous and 15A max current with short-circuit detection, dynamic braking, current limiting, and IxR compensation. Used to drive brush-commutated DC motors in industrial automation.
• K10213-01 DC Motor Controller (Modbus-RTU) 24V two-quadrant DC motor controller with Modbus-RTU interface that allows networking multiple drives with identical parameters for synchronization and equalization without complex programming. Rated 5A continuous / 15A max current for brush-commutated DC motors.
• K10221-01 BLDC Motor Controller Compact BLDC motor controller for lower power applications with 2A continuous/2.5A max current, analog speed control input, direction reversal, overcurrent limiting, and dynamic braking. Used for small brushless DC drives in automation systems.
• AMI Servo Regulator Family 4Q servo regulators for DC and BLDC motors with continuous currents from 5A to 60A and peak currents up to 160A. Feature CAN-Open, EtherCAT, and Profinet networking, support current/torque, speed, and position control modes, and synchronize multiple drives. Used in complex positioning and automation tasks.
• Linear Actuators and Lifting Systems Linear actuators and lifting systems from Ewellix, including the CAHB series with strokes up to 1,000mm and forces up to 12,000N, IP69K protection, and operating temperatures from -40C to +85C. The CAHB-SmartX variant adds integrated CAN-Bus SAE J1939 control with soft start/stop, adjustable end stops, and multi-actuator synchronization.
• Gearbox Program (Worm, Spur, Planetary, Flat) Gearbox program covering worm, spur, planetary, and flat gearboxes for flexible combination with the full Ott motor range. The FT flat gearbox series includes the FT176 (290mm height, 140-300Nm torque). Designed for industrial automation, agricultural, and conveyor applications.
• eMO Wheel-Hub Drive Module Plug-and-play integrated wheel-hub drive module for driverless transport systems (FTS/AGV) with the gearbox design integrated directly into the wheel. Available in 150mm and 200mm diameters with high radial load capacity for easy system integration into AGV/FTS platforms.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EwellixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Ott Antriebe became the first Linearpartner Aktuatorik (Linear Partner for Actuation) for Ewellix in Germany. Ewellix, a spin-off from SKF Group, produces linear actuators, lifting columns, and lifting systems. The partnership combines Ott's motor and control expertise with Ewellix's linear motion products for applications in industrial automation, agriculture, and medical technology.
• TranstecnocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Ott Antriebe distributes Transtecno products including AC motors, DC motors, and gearboxes. The partnership was renewed in 2023. Transtecno products include the miniTecno series (IP66 rated AC motors), Poultry & PigTecno for agricultural applications, SolarTecno for solar tracking, and CarWashTecno for car wash applications.
• DKMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOtt distributes high-quality AC and DC motors from the Korean manufacturer DKM. The product portfolio includes AC motors (110V-440V, single and 3-phase), DC motors (12V-90V), and matching gearboxes. DKM motors serve as versatile all-rounders that can replace many market-available motors.
• NideccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOtt distributes Nidec DC motors and gearmotors, including GMPD, GMPG, DCK31, DCK35, SWMK, SW2K, SW2L, SWMV, and SWMG series. These brush-commutated DC motors are manufactured to automotive industry quality standards and are available with worm, spur, planetary, and hollow shaft gearboxes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faulhaber: Faulhaber is a German precision DC and BLDC motor manufacturer offering highly configurable small motors with gearboxes and controllers — overlapping directly with Ott's XBP043FX, XDS/XDP, and modular baukasten approach in miniature drive applications.
• Dunkermotoren: Dunkermotoren manufactures brushed DC, BLDC motors, and integrated gear motors for industrial automation, AGVs, and medical applications — a near-direct product overlap with Ott's DC/BLDC and gearbox portfolio, and a comparable size bracket (mid-market German drive specialist).
• maxon motor: maxon motor is a Swiss DC/BLDC motor specialist serving robotics, medical, and industrial automation with modular motor-gearbox-encoder-controller combinations — directly comparable to Ott's modular portfolio and mid-size customer focus.
• Ewellix: Ewellix (spun off from SKF) manufactures linear actuators, lifting columns, and electromechanical cylinders — a direct peer to Ott's linear actuator portfolio and simultaneously a key distribution partner (Linearpartner Aktuatorik).
• Transtecno: Transtecno (Italy) is an AC and DC motor and gearbox manufacturer whose products Ott distributes in Germany (Poultry & PigTecno, SolarTecno, CarWashTecno, miniTecno). They compete in similar agricultural and industrial automation channels across Europe.
• Wittenstein: Wittenstein produces servo motors, planetary gearboxes, and mechatronic drive systems for machine builders and AGVs — a strong comparable for Ott's premium servo/planetary lines and AMI servo regulator positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Lenze: Lenze is a German drive and automation specialist offering motors, gearboxes, controllers, and inverters across machine-building applications — overlapping with Ott in OEM machine-builder and conveyor markets but at significantly larger scale.
• SEW-Eurodrive: SEW-Eurodrive is a global leader in drive technology, gear motors, and automation electronics; it competes with Ott on machine-builder and conveyor applications but at vastly greater scale and with broader portfolio depth.
• Bonfiglioli: Bonfiglioli designs and manufactures gearmotors, drive systems, and inverters for industrial automation, mobile machinery, and wind energy — a broad incumbent whose gearbox offering closely parallels Ott's worm/spur/planetary/flat gearbox program.
• Nidec: Nidec is one of the world's largest motor manufacturers and is also a key distribution partner of Ott (DC motors and gearmotors). It competes in many of the same end-markets — automotive, industrial automation, and appliances — and represents both a competitor and a supplier to Ott.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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