What QuickSilver Controls Inc does

QuickSilver Controls, Inc. is a US-based, privately held motion control product manufacturer founded in 1996, operating from Vancouver, Washington with a manufacturing facility in San Dimas, California. The company designs and produces integrated hybrid servo motors, standalone servo controllers/drivers, I-Grade NEMA 17/23/34 frame servo motors, and a patented Mosolver line that combines a motor and resolver into a single package to eliminate external encoders. Its core technology combines a four-quadrant vector drive, digital controllers with DSP-based algorithms, high pole-count (100 pole) two-phase AC brushless motor designs, and the PVIA control system with patented damping methods that allow inertial mismatches up to 100:1.

The product portfolio is anchored by the SilverMax integrated hybrid servo family (X-Series and XT-Series) and supported by SilverDust, SilverSterling, SilverNugget, and SilverLode controller/drivers, along with accessories, QuickControl programming software, and in-house training services. QCI sells exclusively direct to Original Equipment Manufacturers via factory sales engineers, an online store, phone, and email, supplying customers in medical/pharmaceutical, semiconductor, military, automotive testing (e.g., ABS testers), medical imaging (e.g., CT scanners), factory automation, electronics assembly, robotics/animatronics, film processing, and related industrial segments. The proprietary portfolio is protected by multiple US patents and a European patent on Mosolver technology, and the company has been recognized as a Top 10 Motion Control Systems Solution Provider.

The business model is hardware sales of motion control components and subsystems to OEMs, supplemented by training services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, but the company emphasizes that its systems are typically $300-$400 less than traditional servo motors while delivering 2-4x continuous torque, with 50-75% less energy consumption in continuous operation due to closed-loop current regulation. Revenue figures, ownership structure, and management team composition are not publicly disclosed.

Name

QuickSilver Controls Inc

Legal name

QuickSilver Controls, Inc.

Website

https://quicksilvercontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QuickSilver Controls, Inc. is a US-based, privately held motion control product manufacturer founded in 1996 that designs and sells integrated hybrid servo motors, controller/drivers, and patented Mosolver motors directly to original equipment manufacturers across medical, semiconductor, military, automation, and robotics applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Control Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Servo Motors & Servo Drives (IMAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Servo motor manufacturing
• Motion control systems
• Integrated hybrid servos
• Servo controllers drivers
• OEM motion components

Headquarters

HQ city

San Dimas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated Servo Motors: Sale of fully integrated hybrid servo motors combining motor, controller, driver, and encoder feedback in single packages (SilverMax X-Series, SilverMax XT-Series). These are complete motion control solutions targeting OEM applications requiring high performance in compact form factors.
2. Servo Motors (Standalone): Sale of servo motors with encoder feedback (NEMA 11, 17, 23, 24, 34 frames) and Mosolver motors with built-in position sensors. These require separate controller/drivers.
3. Servo Controllers and Drivers: Sale of controller/driver units (SilverDust, SilverSterling, SilverNugget product lines) that drive the company's motors or compatible third-party motors including DC brushed, voice coil, and 3-phase brushless motors.
4. Accessories and Cables: Breakout boards, communication converters (USB-RS485), power supplies, clamp modules, DIN rails, and cables for system integration.
5. Technical Training Services: In-house training programs for customers and distributors covering basic and advanced QuickControl topics, with custom application-specific training available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QuickSilver Controls designs and manufactures integrated hybrid servo motors, standalone servo controllers/drivers, and high-torque NEMA-frame servo motors sold directly to OEMs for use in factory automation, medical equipment, semiconductor handling, military, and entertainment/animatronics applications. The portfolio centers on the SilverMax integrated servo line, the SilverDust/SilverSterling/SilverNugget controller-driver families, the patented Mosolver motor-resolver package, and the QuickControl programming software, complemented by breakout boards, communication converters, and clamp modules.

Product overview

QuickSilver Controls Inc is a motion control product manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated servo motors, servo controllers/drivers, and accessories for OEM applications. The product lineup centers on the SilverMax integrated servo motor series (X-Series and XT-Series) which combine hybrid servo motors with built-in controllers and drivers. Supporting these are standalone controller/drivers including the SilverDust D2, SilverSterling S2/S3, and SilverNugget N2/N3 product lines. Complementary I-Grade servo motors (NEMA 17, 23, and 34 frames) provide high-torque solutions with encoder feedback. A key differentiator is the patented Mosolver technology which integrates motor and resolver into a single package, eliminating external encoders. All products are programmed using the QuickControl Windows-based software. The company also offers extensive accessories including breakout boards, communication converters, and power supplies. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA (Vancouver, WA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SilverMax: Integrated hybrid servo motor product line featuring integrated servo motors with feedback, controller/indexer, and digital driver in compact packages.
• SilverNugget
• SilverDust
• SilverSterling
• SilverLode
• Mosolver
• QuickControl

Products and services

• SilverMax X-Series Integrated Servo Motor Fully integrated hybrid servo motor combining feedback, controller/indexer, and digital driver in a compact package with a single 19-pin M16 connector for power and communications; supports CANopen, RS-485, Modbus RTU, and DMX-512. Designed for OEM applications requiring high torque in a compact, single-cable form factor.
• SilverMax XT-Series Integrated Servo Motor Lower-cost fully integrated hybrid servo motor with pluggable screw terminal blocks for power, communications, and I/O access; combines feedback, controller/indexer, and digital driver in a single package for OEM cost-sensitive applications.
• SilverNugget N2-IX Servo Controller/Driver Servo controller/driver for NEMA 11, 17, 23, and 24 frame high torque I-Grade servo motors; provides single-cable motor interface carrying motor power and encoder feedback, supports CANopen communications, and simplifies installation and cable routing.
• SilverNugget N3-IX Servo Controller/Driver Servo motor controller/driver for NEMA 34 frame I-Grade hybrid servo motors with active power clamp and internal clamp resistor, RS-485 serial communication, and CANopen support.
• SilverDust D2-IG Servo Controller/Driver OEM servo controller/driver for I-Grade NEMA 11, 17, 23, and 24 frame motors with a 15-pin SMI port including 7 TTL IO, RS-232/RS-485 communications, and CANopen support for factory automation and OEM integration.
• SilverDust D2-MG Servo Controller/Driver Smallest servo controller in the SilverDust lineup, specifically designed to drive 100-pole, 1.8 degree stepper motors; supports 3rd party stepper motors in open-loop or closed-loop configurations for stepper replacement applications.
• SilverSterling S2-IG Servo Controller/Driver OEM servo controller/driver for NEMA 11, 17, 23, and 24 frame motors that also drives 3rd party DC brushed and voice coil motors; features RS-485 serial communication for industrial OEM integration.
• SilverSterling S3-IG Servo Controller/Driver OEM servo controller/driver for NEMA 34 frame motors and 3rd party DC brushed, voice coil, and 3-phase brushless motors with higher current capacity and RS-485 serial communication for higher-power OEM applications.
• NEMA 17 I-Grade Servo Motor High torque servo motor producing up to 57 oz-in torque with encoder feedback; available in IP50 and IP65 ratings for OEM applications requiring compact NEMA 17 form factor servo performance.
• NEMA 23 I-Grade Servo Motor High torque servo motor producing up to 240 oz-in torque with encoder feedback at 8000 counts/revolution resolution; available in IP50 and IP65 ratings for OEM applications requiring mid-size NEMA 23 form factor servo performance.
• NEMA 34 I-Grade Servo Motor Largest frame I-Grade servo motor with torque output up to 3200 oz-in and 16,000 counts/revolution encoder feedback; available in IP50 and IP65 ratings for high-torque OEM applications.
• Mosolver Servo Motor Patented servo motion actuator that combines motor and resolver into a single package, eliminating the need for costly external encoders; available in NEMA 17 and NEMA 23 frame sizes for OEMs needing compact, robust true closed-loop motion control.
• QuickControl Programming Software Windows-based development software for programming and operating SilverLode controller/drivers; menu-driven command selection with debugging tools including single step, trace, breakpoint, and register watch for rapid OEM integration.
• In-House Technical Training Services Training services covering basic and advanced QuickControl software topics and special application subjects, open to both customers and distributors, with custom application-specific sessions available on request.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-4 times continuous torque compared to traditional servo motors at similar price
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies conglomerate offering servo motors, drives, and electromechanical systems. Competes broadly across the same OEM segments as QCI.
• Yaskawa Electric: Global leader in servo motors, motion controllers, and industrial robots. Competes with QCI in the same OEM applications but with vastly larger scale, broader catalog, and global service network.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Diversified industrial automation supplier with a major servo and motion control product line (MELSERVO). Overlaps with QCI in factory automation OEM sockets at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Advanced Motion Controls: US-based manufacturer of servo drives and motion control products serving OEM and AGV/mobile robotics markets. Closely comparable in size, technology depth, and direct-to-OEM sales model.
• Anaheim Automation: Broad-line motion control supplier offering stepper motors, servo motors, and controllers to OEM and distribution channels. Overlaps with QCI's NEMA-frame product range.
• Arcus Technology: Manufacturer of integrated stepper motors, servo drives, and motion controllers for OEM applications. Comparable in scale and product integration philosophy.
• Applied Motion Products: Specialty manufacturer of stepper and servo motors, drives, and integrated motion solutions targeting OEM customers. Direct competitor in the small-frame, OEM-focused motion control niche.
• Teknic: Manufacturer of high-performance servo motors, drives, and integrated motion controllers for OEM and industrial automation. Comparable product architecture and direct OEM GTM.
• Nanotec Electronic: German motion control specialist producing stepper and servo motors, controllers, and linear actuators for OEM customers. Comparable niche-specialist positioning with global reach.
• Copley Controls: Specialty servo and stepper drive maker serving medical, semiconductor, and industrial automation OEMs. Closely aligned on customer profile and digital servo drive technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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