Thiesen

What Thiesen does

Thiesen Hardware- und Software-Design GmbH is a privately held German engineering company founded in 1995 by Edith and Jürgen Thiesen, headquartered in Wartenberg, Germany, with 50+ employees organized into five divisions: Automotive Electric, Electronics Development, IT Solutions, Communications Technology, and Aviation/Avionik. The firm operates as a custom hardware and software development partner, taking projects from concept through prototyping, small-series production, and series support, with deep CAD toolchain expertise (LCable, VoBES, PWS, CHS, EBCable) for automotive board-net and wiring development serving OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

The company's proprietary technology platform centers on RoIP (Radio over Internet Protocol), in which Thiesen has been a self-described pioneer since 2008. The RoIP product family — RRC101-IP and its IP66-rated marine variant, RDU104 and RDU101 desktop dispatch consoles, and the Orion and Orion-LAN Bluetooth stations — enables remote control and interconnection of analog and digital radio transceivers across IP networks. A separate brand, Thiesen Electronics (thiesen-electronics.com), sells standardized LED aircraft lighting for light sport aircraft, helicopters, motor gliders, experimental aircraft, and UAVs, with accessories such as the FLARM Interface.

Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services (custom development projects, embedded software, automotive wiring engineering) and hardware sales (standardized RoIP devices and aviation LEDs). Go-to-market is predominantly direct enterprise sales for custom automotive and communications technology work, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel for aviation lighting. Named enterprise customers include Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg, Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG, BP Lingen (via MIM Mikro-Mobilfunk), and FELLECS-TECH. Thiesen holds ISO 9001 certification and has been certified for automotive information security and classified-information handling since 2014 (by OperationalServices on behalf of Volkswagen AG). The company remains independent, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Thiesen

Legal name

Thiesen Hardware- und Software-Design GmbH

Website

https://thiesen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thiesen Hardware- und Software-Design GmbH is a privately held German engineering firm founded in 1995 that provides custom automotive electronics development, proprietary RoIP communication products, and LED aircraft lighting to OEMs, public-safety operators, and general aviation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Electronics & RoIP Communication Systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Infotainment, Telematics & Connectivity Hardware Manufacturing (TCU/V2X/GNSS) (IMACAJAH), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• RoIP communication systems
• Automotive electrical engineering
• Custom electronics development
• LED aircraft lighting
• Embedded systems design

Headquarters

HQ city

Wartenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Electronics Development: Customer-specific hardware and software development from idea to series production, including prototypes, small series, and series support. Services span automotive wiring systems, embedded systems, measurement technology, and communication systems.
2. Standard RoIP Products: Sale of standardized products including RRC101-IP, RRC101-IP-Marine, RDU104, RDU101, and Orion Bluetooth stations. All products are Made in Germany and available from stock.
3. LED Aircraft Lighting Products: E-commerce sales of LED aircraft lights through thiesen-electronics.com for light sport aircraft, helicopters, motor gliders, experimental aircraft, and UAVs.
4. Software Development Services: Custom software development including user software, embedded programming, control software for technical plants, and device software for RoIP product family.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Thiesen develops and delivers custom hardware and software engineering services for the automotive industry (wiring systems, board net development, embedded electronics) and manufactures a proprietary RoIP (Radio over Internet Protocol) product family for professional radio communication used by public safety, airports, ports, and industrial customers. Through its thiesen-electronics.com e-commerce brand, it also sells energy-efficient LED aircraft lighting systems for general aviation (light sport aircraft, helicopters, motor gliders, experimental aircraft, UAVs).

Product overview

Thiesen Hardware- und Software-Design GmbH operates two distinct product portfolios under the Thiesen brand. The primary portfolio (thiesen.com) centers on the Thiesen RoIP-Product Family for industrial and professional communication: the RRC101-IP and its Marine variant (RRC101-IP-Marine) serve as the core Remote Radio Control over IP devices, which interconnect with the RDU104 and RDU101 desktop dispatch consoles for operator control, while the Orion and Orion-LAN Bluetooth stations extend headset-based intercom capabilities into IP-networked environments. All RoIP products are developed and manufactured in Germany. A separate e-commerce site (thiesen-electronics.com) markets LED Aircraft Lighting products across five aviation segments — Light Sport Aircraft, Helicopter, Motor Glider, Annex II/Experimental, and UAV — with supporting modules including FLARM Interface, Intelligent Synchronization, Conversion Adapters, and Mounting Instructions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thiesen RoIP Product Family: Radio over IP products including RRC101-IP, RDU104, RDU101, RRC101-IP-Marine, and Orion Bluetooth Station
• Thiesen LED Aircraft Lights

Products and services

• RRC101-IP Remote Radio Control Remote Radio Control over IP (RoIP) blackbox device for remote control and interconnection of radio transceivers via IP networks (LAN, WAN, Internet, VPN). Available in Black Box (B) and 19-inch slide-in module (19) form factors with transparent serial and parallel interfaces for additional data transfer. Targets public safety, airports, ports, rail and industrial radio operators.
• RDU104 Desktop Dispatch Console Next-generation desktop dispatch console for operating up to 32 radio transceivers via RoIP. Features a 109mm TFT touchscreen, integrated RRC101-IP server (up to 12 radios, expandable to 32), full duplex communication, 5-tone selective call, and web-based configuration. Housed in stainless steel. Targets dispatcher operations in public safety, airports, refineries, ports, and rail.
• RDU101 Remote Desktop Unit Desktop console for remote control of radio sets, operable alone or with the RRC101-IP over RoIP. Features a goose-neck microphone with wind deflector, integrated loudspeaker, three status LEDs, and multiple simultaneous operators. Options include Call 1/2 for BOS, 3-channel switch-over, and extended web-based channel control. Designed for dispatcher and operator desks.
• RRC101-IP-Marine Marine/offshore variant of the RRC101-IP with integrated ICOM Commandmic interface and IP66-rated salt-water-protected aluminum enclosure (DIN EN 60529) for harsh environments. Supports G.711, Speex, and Raw codecs with transparent transmission of 5-Tone, FMS, and FSK telegrams, typical latency 30-50 ms. Designed for ships, boats, harbors, and offshore platforms.
• Orion Bluetooth Station Stand-alone Bluetooth station linking up to 6 Bluetooth headsets for intercommunication, with a universal jack for connecting two Orion units (up to 12 headsets) or an external call station or radio. Power supply 12 V DC. Designed for headsets-based intercom use in industrial and operational environments.
• Orion-LAN Bluetooth Station LAN-equipped version of the Orion Bluetooth station integrating a full RRC101-IP for audio and data transport over IP networks. Supports up to 32 Orion-LAN units (192 headsets), with connectivity to analog/digital radio transceivers, RDU101/RDU104 call stations, and mixed frequency bands. For IP-networked headset intercom deployments.
• LED Aircraft Lighting Product Line Standardized LED aircraft lighting products covering Light Sport Aircraft, Helicopter, Motor Glider, Annex II/Experimental, and UAV/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle categories. Delivers red and green position lighting at approximately 10% of the power consumption of comparable incandescent systems. Made in Germany. Sold via the thiesen-electronics.com e-commerce storefront to general aviation aircraft owners and operators.
• Automotive Electrical Engineering Services Custom development services for automotive electrical systems including board net development, wiring diagrams (up to 2000+ wires), system schematics, cable harness drawings, and project planning using CAD tools LCable, VoBES, PWS, CHS, EBCable. Covers prototype through series production support and continuous program engagement. Targets automotive OEMs and their direct suppliers.
• Custom Electronics & Embedded Systems Development Bespoke hardware and software development services covering A/D converters, D/A converters, motor controllers, chargers, LED lighting, measurement technology, embedded systems, control software, and user software. Full lifecycle from idea to series production including prototypes, small series, and series support with complete documentation including source code. Targets industrial customers and OEMs.
• Custom Software Development Services Custom software development including user software, embedded programming, control software for technical plants, networking technology, and device firmware for the RoIP product family. Engineering of bespoke IT solutions (Software-Entwicklung) and network technology. Targets automotive, industrial, and RoIP platform integrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED technology enables red and green light at only ~10% of power consumption compared to traditional lighting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aveo Engineering: Aveo Engineering is a Czech-based manufacturer of LED lighting for general aviation, rotorcraft, and UAVs. It is a direct peer to Thiesen Electronics, offering comparable LED position, landing, and anti-collision lights across light sport and unmanned aircraft categories.
• Funkwerk: Funkwerk is a German communications and electronics manufacturer serving rail, industry, and public-safety markets with radio, dispatch, and network products. It is the closest direct peer to Thiesen's RoIP product family, competing on integrated communications hardware for transportation, public safety, and industrial customers in Germany and Europe.
• Whelen Engineering: Whelen Engineering is a US-based manufacturer of aviation, emergency-vehicle, and warning lighting. It is a direct peer to Thiesen Electronics' LED aircraft lighting line, competing on LED position, anti-collision, and warning lights for general aviation, rotorcraft, and emergency platforms.
• AeroLEDs: AeroLEDs is a US-based manufacturer of LED aircraft lighting for experimental, certified, and UAV platforms. It is a direct peer to Thiesen Electronics, competing on power-efficient LED position, landing, and anti-collision lights in the general aviation aftermarket.
• Jotron AS: Jotron is a Norwegian manufacturer of marine and aviation communications, navigation, and safety products. It is a direct peer to Thiesen's RRC101-IP-Marine line and aviation lighting business, serving coastal authorities, ports, and airports with ruggedized IP-based communication equipment.

Regional players

• Bertrandt AG: Bertrandt is a major German automotive engineering services provider covering electrical/electronics development, embedded systems, and vehicle validation. It is a regional peer to Thiesen's automotive electric and embedded electronics divisions, operating at significantly larger scale with similar automotive OEM and supplier customers.
• AKKA Technologies: AKKA Technologies is a European engineering and digital services firm supporting automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers with embedded electronics and software development. It is a regional peer to Thiesen's automotive and electronics development divisions, with overlapping customer base and technical scope but substantially broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Hytera: Hytera is a global manufacturer of professional mobile radio (PMR) and dispatch solutions for public safety, transportation, and utilities. It is a broad incumbent peer to Thiesen's RoIP business, offering proprietary radio and dispatch systems that overlap with the RRC101-IP and RDU104 value proposition at much larger scale.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the global leader in mission-critical communications for public safety and commercial customers, including radio networks, command-center software, and video. It is a broad incumbent peer to Thiesen's communications technology division, dominating the radio ecosystem that Thiesen's RoIP gateways interconnect.
• Codan Communications: Codan Communications (part of Codan Limited) manufactures HF and tactical radio communications systems for military, government, and commercial customers. It is a broad incumbent peer to Thiesen's RoIP business, serving similar mission-critical and remote radio control use cases at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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