Inovis Live Automation AG

What Inovis Live Automation AG does

INOVIS Live Automation AG is a Swiss-headquartered (Rüti ZH) value-added distributor and systems integrator of industrial embedded computing and connectivity hardware, founded in 1999 by CEO Andreas Hoesli. The company sells Box PCs, Panel PCs, Mini PCs, industrial tablets, industrial monitors, network infrastructure (routers, gateways, switches, modems), automation controllers, IoT platforms, EV charging stations, POS systems, and GPS trackers, operating two production and assembly lines (Switzerland and Taiwan) and distributing products from more than 40 technology partners including Advantech, IEI, Kontron, MiTAC, Premio, Nexcom, and TELTONIKA.

The business is organized around two sales teams: a SESC (Standard Embedded Systems & Components) team fulfilling projects with predefined specifications via catalogue products, and a CESC (Customized Embedded Systems & Components) team handling complex bespoke work — from minor modifications (the company's MOST workflow) through to fully custom mainboards, enclosures, and routers. Revenue is generated through one-off hardware sales via direct enterprise sales and an online shop, project-based custom engineering engagements, recurring managed connectivity services (M2M SIMs, IoT platforms), and an aftermarket repair/maintenance stream in which approximately 50% of repairs are on devices older than five years.

INOVIS serves nine core verticals — industrial automation (primary), vehicle/in-vehicle computing, rail transport (EN50155-certified), energy and maritime, food processing (IP69K), medical technology (via INOVIS medical GmbH), digital signage, retail/hospitality, and logistics/infrastructure — with named customers including Volvo Construction Equipment, FELFEL, R&M, Smart Energy Link, Amberg Technologies, Blueyou, Karl Barth AG, Vogel Engineering, Juconn, and WIEGAND. The company operates regional sales subsidiaries in Switzerland, the UK, Ireland (covering BeNeLux), Poland, and Germany, alongside its Taiwan production/sourcing entity, all under the INOVIS Group (Holding) AG umbrella.

Name

Inovis Live Automation AG

Legal name

INOVIS Live Automation AG

Website

https://inovis-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INOVIS Live Automation AG is a Swiss value-added distributor and systems integrator of industrial embedded computing, networking, and IoT hardware, serving industrial automation, rail, energy, food processing, medical, and mobility customers across EMEA and Asia with both standard and customized solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD)

Keywords

• Industrial computing
• Embedded systems
• Panel PCs
• Industrial automation hardware
• IoT connectivity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bubikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of standard industrial computers (Box PCs, Panel PCs, Mini PCs, tablets), network equipment (routers, gateways, switches, modems), displays, sensors, trackers, EV charging stations, and computer components through the online shop and direct sales.
2. Custom Engineering & Development: Customized hardware development and system integration services through the CESC team, including modification of standard products (MOST) and new custom solutions from concept through prototyping to series production.
3. Repair, Support & Maintenance: After-warranty repair services and technical support, including component-level repairs, RMA management, and on-site maintenance. Approximately 50% of repairs are on devices older than 5 years. Services include spare parts from in-house inventory and authorized manufacturer repairs.
4. Managed Connectivity Solutions: Managed connectivity offerings including M2M SIM cards, IoT platforms, connectivity hardware bundles, and ongoing connectivity management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inovis Live Automation AG designs, builds and distributes customized industrial computers, industrial monitors, network components and connectivity solutions for industrial applications. The company operates two specialized teams — SESC (Standard Embedded Systems & Components) for standard products delivered through an online shop, and CESC (Customized Embedded Systems & Components) for fully custom-engineered embedded solutions including modification (MOST) and new development. Production and assembly are split across facilities in Switzerland and Taiwan.

Product overview

INOVIS Live Automation AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial computing products and connectivity solutions. The core offerings include Box PCs, Panel PCs, Mini PCs, and Industrial Tablets for computing applications, complemented by Network and Server solutions (switches, routers, gateways, modems), Software and Licenses, and IoT Solutions. The company provides both standardized products (SESC team) and fully customized solutions (CESC team), including turnkey packaged solutions. Additional offerings encompass Automation solutions, EV Charging Stations, Point-of-Sale systems, GPS Trackers, and Display Mounts. The products serve vertical markets including industrial automation, vehicle computing, rail transport, energy, food processing, and medical technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Computers (Box PCs)
• Panel PCs
• Mini PCs
• Industrial Tablets
• Network and Server Solutions
• Industrial Monitors
• EV Charging Stations
• Point-of-Sale Systems
• GPS Trackers
• Automation Solutions
• CESC Customized Embedded Systems & Components
• Repair, Support & Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Machine life extended by approximately 10 years through retrofit solutions (e.g., R&M packaging machine case)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Unipi TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 13 June 2023INOVIS distributes Unipi automation controllers (Neuron S103, Patron S207) and worked with Unipi to deliver custom-modified Patron S207 units for Smart Energy Link, including custom housing with SEL branding and color, and RS-485 slot instead of the standard 1-Wire connector.
• TELTONIKA NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 May 2023INOVIS serves as official TELTONIKA distributor and Swiss Platin Partner, distributing TELTONIKA routers (RUT240, RUT241, RUT241, RUT956), gateways, and IoT devices. The partnership was key in the Volvo Construction Equipment 3G-to-4G migration project, where the TELTONIKA RUT240 (global version) was selected as the optimal replacement product.
• AdvantechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS is an authorized distributor of Advantech industrial computing products including embedded boards, Panel PCs, and automation systems.
• IEI Integration Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes IEI industrial computing products including embedded boards, Panel PCs, and rugged computing solutions.
• KontroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS is an authorized distributor of Kontron embedded computing and industrial computing solutions.
• MiTAC Computing Technology CorporationstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes MiTAC industrial computing products including rugged servers and embedded systems.
• SwisscomstandardTechnology or IntegrationSwisscom is listed as a technology partner and supplier for connectivity solutions including M2M SIM cards and network services.
• MikroTikstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS holds MikroTik Certified Sales Associate and MikroTik Certified Network Associate certifications, distributing MikroTik networking equipment.
• IGELstandardTechnology or IntegrationINOVIS holds IGEL Certified Professional status, integrating IGEL OS and endpoint management solutions.
• InHand NetworksstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes InHand Networks industrial routers and IoT gateways including the VG814 Road Vehicle Gateway.
• Premio Taiwan Inc.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes Premio industrial computing systems including Panel PCs and embedded computers.
• NexcomstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes Nexcom industrial computers, networking equipment, and embedded solutions.
• MilesightstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes Milesight IoT sensors, network cameras, and industrial networking products.
• LantechstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes Lantech industrial networking and connectivity solutions.
• Digital RepublicstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINOVIS distributes Digital Republic M2M/IoT connectivity solutions and SIM cards.
• AdnexostandardTechnology or IntegrationINOVIS distributes Adnexo ax-track tracking platform and GPS tracking solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Welotec: German industrial IoT and edge gateway specialist serving substation, smart grid, and industrial automation customers. Comparable as a European mid-market industrial computing and connectivity specialist.
• Syslogic: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of rugged industrial embedded computers and Panel PCs serving rail, medical, and industrial automation. Directly comparable as a same-country peer combining custom industrial PC manufacturing with rail/medical certifications.
• ADLINK Technology: Taiwan-based industrial computing and edge AI platform provider offering Panel PCs, embedded boards, and IoT solutions. Directly comparable in product portfolio and customer verticals (factory automation, transportation, medical).
• Distec: German value-added distributor and integrator of industrial displays, Panel PCs, and embedded systems. Directly comparable as a same-size European industrial computing specialist serving similar verticals.
• ICO Innovative Computer: German value-added distributor and integrator of industrial PCs, Panel PCs, and embedded boards. Directly comparable as a European mid-market industrial computing distributor with customization capabilities.
• EKF System: German specialist in rugged industrial PCs, single-board computers, and embedded systems for rail, industrial, and measurement applications. Comparable in scale and product focus on ruggedized custom industrial computing.
• Moxa: Taiwan-headquartered industrial networking and edge connectivity specialist. Closely comparable as both an industrial router/gateway provider and a value-added edge computing supplier serving rail, energy, and factory automation.

Broad incumbents

• Kontron: German-headquartered embedded computing provider serving industrial automation, transportation, and communications. Comparable as an incumbent supplier in INOVIS's portfolio and adjacent competitor for industrial PC accounts.
• Siemens: German industrial conglomerate with the SIMATIC line of industrial PCs, PLCs, and automation software. Comparable as the broad incumbent spanning the entire industrial automation stack in which INOVIS competes.
• Advantech: Taiwan-based global leader in industrial IoT and embedded computing. Comparable as the broader incumbent in INOVIS's core product categories; INOVIS is both a partner/distributor and a smaller-scale competitor for certain accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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