S.D.A.

Name

S.D.A.

Legal name

S.D.A. s.r.o.

Website

https://s-d-a.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation distribution
• Collaborative robots
• Industrial robotics
• Frequency converters
• Motor control components

Headquarters

HQ city

Banská Bystrica

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial automation product sales: S.D.A. generates revenue through the resale and distribution of industrial automation equipment including robots, grippers, sensors, safety systems, PLCs, frequency inverters, motors, gearboxes, and related components from multiple international manufacturers.
2. Used/refurbished robots: Sale of second-hand and refurbished industrial robots, with significant inventory (400-1000 units) maintained in Germany for rapid delivery.
3. Technical consultation and webinars: Online video presentations and webinars for Doosan and Kawasaki robots, likely providing additional service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

S.D.A. s.r.o. is an authorized Slovak distributor and representative for industrial automation equipment, reselling collaborative and industrial robots (Doosan, Kawasaki, Toshiba Machine), frequency converters and soft starters (Toshiba, Solcon), gearboxes and couplings (Motovario, Huco), sensors (Balluff), grippers and tools (OnRobot, Weiss Robotics), AI robotic assistants (Smart Robots), conductor systems (Vahle), and safety/switchboard components. The company supports these products with technical consultation, online webinars, and rapid delivery from inventory held in Germany.

Product overview

S.D.A. s.r.o. is an authorized distributor and representative for industrial automation products in Slovakia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of automation components organized into product categories: Robots (Doosan collaborative robots, Kawasaki industrial robots, Toshiba Machine robots), Drives and Motion Control (Toshiba frequency converters including VF-nC3, VF-S15, VF-FS1, VF-PS1, and VF-AS3 series; Solcon soft starters including IStart, RVS-DN, RVS-DX/M, RVS-AX, Solstart, and high-voltage HRVS-DN/MEGA series), Mechanical Power Transmission (Motovario gearboxes including NMRV/NRV worm, H/HA/SH helical, B/BA bevel, and S parallel shaft; Huco couplings including bellows, disc, beam, Oldham, and flexible types), Sensors and Vision (Balluff inductive, optical, magnetic, RFID sensors; Smart Robots AI assistants), Gripping Systems (OnRobot collaborative tools, Weiss Robotics servoelectric/pneumatic grippers), Safety Systems (safety relays, light curtains, safety barriers), and Switchboard Components (connectors, power supplies, signal elements). The company provides both products and application expertise across these automation technology categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kawasaki Industrial Robots Complete line of Kawasaki industrial robots including standard robots (RS, BX/BT, ZB/ZH/ZT/ZX/CX, M series), special robots (duAro, medical/pharmaceutical, palletizing, pick and place, welding, painting, clean room), and robot controllers (E01-E47, F60). 400-1,000 units maintained in stock in Germany for 3-7 day delivery.
• Doosan Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Doosan collaborative robots including M Series (Masterpiece) with force sensors in each axis, A Series (Almighty) cost-effective without force sensors, and H Series (HighPower) with payload up to 25 kg. Targeted at manufacturers deploying safe human-robot collaboration.
• Smart Robots AI Assistant AI-powered robotic assistant system featuring gesture control, AI sequence checking, collision avoidance, and object recognition for enhanced robotic operations.
• Weiss Robotics Grippers Gripping systems including servoelectric grippers (CLG, IEG, WSG series), pneumatic grippers (RPG, ZPG series), and collaborative grippers (CRG series).
• OnRobot Collaborative Tools Full range of collaborative grippers and tools including Polyskin Tactile Gripper, Gecko Gripper, Soft Gripper, RG2/RG6, RG2-FT, HEX-E, MG10, 2FG7, VG10/VGP20/VGC10 vacuum grippers, 3FG15 three-finger gripper, collaborative screwdriver, and Quick Changer.
• Toshiba Frequency Converters Toshiba VF-nC3 (simple), VF-S15 (standard), VF-FS1 (HVAC), VF-PS1 (multi-purpose), and VF-AS3 (premium) frequency converters for industrial applications including machine tools, building automation, conveyors, HVAC, pumps, fans, cranes, and elevators, with power ranges up to 500kW.
• Solcon Soft Starters and Protection Relays Solcon low-voltage soft starters (IStart, RVS-DN, RVS-DX/M, RVS-AX, Solstart), high-voltage soft starters (HRVS-DN, HRVS-DN MEGA, HRVS-TX), medium-voltage Drive Start, and motor protection relays (MPS-3000, MPS-6, TPR-6, MIP-6) for heavy-duty, marine, and industrial applications up to 15kV.
• Motovario Gearboxes Motovario NMRV/NRV worm gearboxes, H/HA/SH inline helical gearboxes, B/BA bevel gearboxes, and S parallel shaft gearboxes with motor sizes up to 225, power up to 45kW, and torque up to 8000Nm.
• Huco Couplings and Dynatork Pneumatic Motors Huco Flex B/Ni bellows couplings, Flex M disc couplings, Multi Beam beam couplings, Oldham couplings, Flex G flexible couplings, and Dynatork pneumatic motors with high torque, low speed, and low noise for industrial applications including coloring systems, food processing, and cable winding.
• Balluff Industrial Sensors Comprehensive Balluff sensor portfolio including inductive sensors (BES), analog sensors (BAW), optical sensors (BOS series), contrast sensors (BKT), color sensors (BFS), luminescent sensors (BLT), linear position sensors (BTL Micropulse magnetostrictive), magnetic sensors, RFID identification systems (BIS), IO-Link, and AS-Interface bus systems.
• Vahle Conductor Systems Vahle conductor systems including open conductors, insulated single-pole conductors, compact conductor lines, safety-enclosed conductors, charging contacts, vPOS positioning systems, and contactless power/data transfer systems.
• Used and Refurbished Industrial Robots Sale of second-hand and refurbished industrial robots, with significant inventory (400-1,000 units) maintained in Germany for rapid 3-7 day delivery.
• Technical Consultation and Webinars Online video presentations and webinars for Doosan and Kawasaki robots, available for registration via the company website, supporting manufacturers evaluating collaborative and industrial robot deployments.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Doosan RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationS.D.A. is an authorized distributor for Doosan Robotics collaborative robots in Slovakia. They offer the M Series (Masterpiece with force sensors), A Series (Almighty, cost-effective without force sensors), and H Series (HighPower up to 25kg payload).
• Kawasaki RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor partner distributing Kawasaki industrial robots including RS series, BX/BT series, ZB/ZH/ZT/ZX/CX series, M series for heavy payloads, and CP/RD/ZD/MD palletizing robots. Maintains 400-1000 units in stock in Germany.
• Toshiba (Shibaura Machine)coreTechnology or IntegrationS.D.A. is an authorized representation for Toshiba industrial robots including SCARA robots (THE NextGen, THL, TH Standart, THP), 6-axis robots (TVL, TV, TVM), Cartesian robots (BA2, BAC series), and VF frequency inverters (nC3, S15, FS1, PS1, AS3).
• VahlecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Vahle conductor systems including open conductors, insulated single-pole conductors, compact conductor lines, safety-enclosed conductors, charging contacts, vPOS positioning systems, and contactless power/data transfer systems.
• OnRobotcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of OnRobot collaborative grippers and tools including Polyskin Tactile Gripper, Gecko Gripper, RG2/RG6, RG2-FT, HEX-E, MG10, 2FG7, VG10, VGP20, VGC10 vacuum grippers, 3FG15 three-finger gripper, and Quick Changer.
• SOLCONcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized representation for SOLCON soft-starters and power electronics including IStart, RVS-DN, RVS-DX/M, RVS-AX, Solstart for low voltage, and HRVS-DN for high voltage applications up to 15kV.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• igus: igus is a German manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of polymer-based automation components including energy chains, cables, and linear bearings. Its direct-to-customer industrial distribution model and presence in automation component categories make it an adjacent comparable to S.D.A.
• SMC Corporation: SMC Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of pneumatics, actuators, and industrial automation components sold globally. Its broad automation portfolio and European distribution presence make it an adjacent competitor to the manufacturer brands S.D.A. distributes.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff Automation is a German manufacturer of PC-based control, I/O, drive, and motion automation products. As a principal competing with several brands S.D.A. distributes, Beckhoff serves overlapping industrial automation customers with comparable product categories.
• RS Group (RS Components): RS Group is a global industrial product distributor serving electronics, automation, and maintenance customers across millions of SKUs. While far larger and broader in scope than S.D.A., RS competes in the same industrial automation category with overlapping customer demand.
• Festo: Festo is a German manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic and electric automation technology, including drives, controllers, and motion products. It competes with S.D.A.'s offerings on the supplier side and serves overlapping industrial customers across Europe.
• KEB Automation: KEB Automation is a German manufacturer of drives, motors, and industrial automation components with strong Central European presence. Its drive and motor-control product portfolio overlaps directly with the Toshiba VFD and Solcon soft starter lines that S.D.A. distributes.

Direct peers

• Automation24: Automation24 is a European online industrial automation components distributor offering PLCs, sensors, drives, and motion products. Its European footprint, e-commerce distribution model, and broad multi-brand portfolio closely resemble S.D.A.'s Central European positioning.
• Radwell International: Radwell International distributes new and refurbished industrial automation and control equipment, including drives, PLCs, and motion products. Its combination of new-equipment distribution and a meaningful secondary/refurbished market parallels S.D.A.'s used robot business alongside new product lines.
• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a direct-to-customer industrial automation components distributor offering PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and motion control products at scale. Its catalog distribution model across complementary automation categories aligns with S.D.A.'s approach, though AutomationDirect is a much larger US-based direct operation.
• RobotShop: RobotShop is an online multi-brand distributor of robots, grippers, and automation components to industrial, educational, and hobbyist customers. Its multi-vendor distribution model, broad portfolio across major cobot/robot brands, and direct e-commerce motion closely mirror S.D.A.'s approach, though RobotShop serves a global English-speaking audience versus S.D.A.'s Slovak/Central European focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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