Micro Motors

What Micro Motors does

Micro Motors SRL is an Italian manufacturer of small DC gear-motors, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Lecco, Italy. Operating as a private limited company (SRL) with 11–50 employees, the company has built a 50+ year reputation under the "Made in Italy" brand. Its product portfolio spans spur gear-motors (e.g., L149, B138F, BS138F, HL149, HV155, RH158, RH159), planetary gear-motors (PS150, E192, P205), brushless planetary gear-motors (BL192), stepper gear-motors (SM138, SM149, SM155, SM158), and the MM003AT stepper motor driver. The company pairs a standardized catalog with engineered-to-order customized gearmotor solutions.

The underlying technology is electromechanical: brushed and brushless DC motors combined with precision gear trains (spur, planetary) to deliver specific torque/speed profiles for OEM integration. The MM003AT stepper driver extends the offering into complementary motion electronics. All design and manufacturing is conducted in-house in Italy.

Micro Motors serves industrial OEMs across 15+ customer segments, including industrial manufacturing, packaging and goods handling, banking/ATMs, vending machines, lighting systems, home automation, security systems, HoReCa, medical equipment, fitness equipment, renewable energy (solar tracking), home appliances, agricultural equipment, and automotive. The business model is B2B and quote-based, combining direct technical sales with a channel partnership (Paoletti Elettronica). Pricing is project-driven and customized rather than list-price catalog, with content marketing (blog articles, technical posts in 2023–2025) supporting lead generation across Italy and broader Europe.

Name

Micro Motors

Legal name

MICRO MOTORS SRL

Website

https://micromotors.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Micro Motors SRL is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1966 in Lecco, that designs and produces small DC gear-motors (brushed, brushless, planetary, stepper) and customized motion solutions. It serves industrial OEMs across 15+ segments including manufacturing, ATMs, vending, medical, and renewable energy via direct sales and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gear Motors

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB)

Keywords

• DC gear motors
• Planetary gearboxes
• Stepper motors
• Brushless motors
• Customized gearmotors

Headquarters

HQ city

Lecco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gearmotor Hardware Sales: Direct sales of DC gear-motors, brushless gear-motors, and stepper motors with various gearbox configurations. Products are sold in standard configurations as well as customized versions.
2. Customization Services: Customization of gearmotors including special shafts, custom cables with connectors, pinion/pulley assembly, and integration of customer-supplied motors. Technical team conducts feasibility analysis and proposes optimized solutions.
3. Technical Consultation: Technical support and specialized consultation to help customers choose the best gearmotor option for specific applications. Includes dedicated solutions and customizations such as wiring, pinion and shafts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Micro Motors designs and manufactures small DC gear-motors, brushless planetary gear-motors, and stepper gear-motors with spur, planetary, and epicycloidal gearbox configurations, all Made in Italy. The company also offers customized gearmotor solutions—including special shafts, custom cables, pinion/pulley integration, and assembly of customer-supplied motors—for small and medium production batches.

Product overview

Micro Motors is an Italian company founded in 1966 that designs and manufactures small DC gear-motors. The product portfolio includes four main categories: (1) Spur gear-motors with DC brush motors (Series L149, B138F, BS138F, HL149, HV155, RH158, RH159) offering versatile and economical solutions; (2) Planetary gear-motors with DC brush motors (Series PS150, E192, P205) providing high torque in compact sizes; (3) Brushless planetary gear-motors (Series BL192) offering longer life, energy efficiency, and precision control; and (4) Stepper gear-motors (Series SM138, SM149, SM155, SM158) for applications requiring precise positioning. The company also offers customized solutions and complementary products like the MM003AT/21-22 stepper motor driver. All products are manufactured in Italy with 100% testing on all products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spur Gear-Motors with DC Brush Motor Versatile and economical spur gear-motors integrating DC brush motors, available in multiple voltage options (including 12V and 24V) and gear ratio configurations. Includes Series L149, B138F, B138F.4/12, BS138F, HL149, HV155, RH158, and RH159. Designed for industrial automation, robotics, conveyor systems, and OEM applications.
• Planetary Gear-Motors with DC Brush Motor Compact high-torque planetary gear-motors with DC brush motors, designed for applications requiring greater torque in small form factors. Includes Series PS150, E192, and P205. The P205 features solid construction, ball bearings, stainless steel shaft, motor interference suppression via VDR, and techno-polymer first-stage gears for low noise.
• Brushless Planetary Gear-Motors Planetary gear-motors with brushless DC motor (Series BL192) offering longer service life, energy efficiency, and precise position and speed control for industrial applications.
• Stepper Gear-Motors Stepper gear-motors for applications requiring precise positioning. Includes Series SM138, SM149, SM155, and SM158 (SM158 features 35S48B07 motor, high torque, low noise, small size, approximately 160g weight).
• MM003AT/21-22 Stepper Motor Driver Dedicated driver for Micro Motors stepper gear-motors supporting multiple operating modes including step/direction (STEP/DIR) and brush motor simulation. Configurable via DIP switches. Power supply 12-30Vdc or 12-24Vac. Dimensions 33 x 33 x 14 mm, weight approximately 10g.
• Customized Gearmotor Solutions Customization services for gearmotors including special shafts, custom cables with connectors, integration of pinions or pulleys on output shafts, and assembly of customer-supplied motors. Available for small and medium production batches with feasibility analysis conducted by the technical team.

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Paoletti ElettronicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaoletti Elettronica is an authorized distributor of Micro Motors products. They have a dedicated section on their website (paolettielettronica.it) for selling Micro Motors gearmotors and stepper motor drivers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• maxon motor: Swiss-based global leader in high-precision DC and brushless DC gearmotors. Direct competitor in miniature precision motion for robotics, medical devices, and industrial automation — directly overlapping Micro Motors' core product range.
• Portescap (Regal Rexnord): US/Indian miniature motor and gearmotor specialist owned by Regal Rexnord. Competes in BLDC, stepper, and coreless motors for medical, industrial, and aerospace — directly overlapping Micro Motors' brushless and stepper lines.
• FAULHABER: German manufacturer of miniature DC, brushless, and stepper motors with integrated gearheads. Closely comparable product portfolio and target customer base in medical, robotics, and optics applications.
• Wittenstein SE: German specialist in precision planetary gearboxes and servo gearmotors. Competes with Micro Motors' planetary and high-precision lines in robotics, machine tools, and medical automation.
• Bühler Motor: German maker of customized DC, BLDC, and gear motors for automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable in offering bespoke small-batch gearmotor solutions akin to Micro Motors' customization model.
• Spinea (WITTENSTEIN affiliate): Slovak manufacturer of cycloidal (epicycloidal) gearboxes and integrated gearmotors. Direct overlap with Micro Motors' planetary/epicycloidal gearbox designs in robotics and automation.

Broad incumbents

• REGAL REXNORD: US-headquartered industrial powertrain conglomerate owning Portescap and other motor brands. Massive incumbent whose precision motor subsidiaries compete directly with Micro Motors while offering broader scale advantages.
• Nidec Corporation: Japanese global leader in small precision motors and gearmotors serving consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Massive incumbent whose broader portfolio competes with Micro Motors in commercial-scale applications.
• Allied Motion Technologies: US-based broad motion control company offering DC motors, gearmotors, and integrated solutions across industrial, vehicle, and aerospace markets. Larger incumbent with overlapping precision motor capabilities.

Regional players

• Doga (Doga Tech): Spanish regional manufacturer of DC gearmotors and window lift systems, particularly strong in automotive and access control in Southern Europe — comparable product portfolio with regional (Iberian) market overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/micro-motors-srl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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