Sigma Motion

What Sigma Motion does

Sigma Motion Srl is a privately held Italian industrial automation distributor headquartered in Montecchio Maggiore (Vicenza), Italy. Founded in 2013, the company operates as the exclusive Italian distributor and technical sales partner for SIGMATEK Automation (Austria), with complementary authorized distribution rights for Melkus Mechatronic autonomous guided vehicles, Fuji Electric inverters, Delta Electronics, AuCom soft starters, Apex Dynamics gearboxes, Panel Master and Delta HMIs, Wöhrle power supplies, and the Thai Equipments entry-level line. Sigma Motion's core deliverables are SIGMATEK's vertically integrated automation stack: S-DIAS modular I/O (modules as compact as 12.5 mm), LASAL object-oriented engineering software, the proprietary VARAN real-time Ethernet bus, DIAS Drive 2000 multi-axis servo systems, S-DIAS Safety (SIL 3 / PL e / Cat. 4), ETT / NewGen / HGW / HGT HMI panels, MSR measurement technology, RFID readers, and the Remote Access Platform. The Melkus AGV line (G130 Gen 2.0 pallet handler; C4060 compact platform) adds an intralogistics dimension with internally developed motion control software.

Name

Sigma Motion

Legal name

Sigma Motion Srl

Website

https://sigmamotion.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sigma Motion Srl is the exclusive Italian distributor and technical partner for SIGMATEK Automation, supplying machine builders and integrators with control, motion, safety, HMI, and AGV products from its Vicenza headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation distribution
• Control systems integration
• Motion control solutions
• HMI visualization panels
• Autonomous guided vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Montecchio Maggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Hardware Distribution: Sigma Motion generates revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of industrial automation components and systems, including SIGMATEK control systems, HMIs, motion control, and safety products; Melkus AGV systems; Fuji Electric inverters; AuCom soft starters; Apex Dynamics gearboxes; Panel Master and Delta Electronics HMIs; and Wöhrle power supplies. Revenue is derived from product sales, technical support, training, and after-sales service to machine builders, integrators, and designers across Italian industrial sectors.
2. Technical Consulting and Application Support: The company provides technical consulting services including system selection, configuration, commissioning, and after-sales support. Software development and training courses are also offered to translate customer operational needs into customized automation solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sigma Motion is the exclusive Italian distributor and technical partner for SIGMATEK Automation, selling integrated industrial automation systems (control, I/O, HMI, motion, safety) plus complementary brands (Melkus AGVs, Fuji Electric inverters, Delta Electronics, AuCom, Apex Dynamics, Panel Master, Wöhrle). The company also provides technical consulting, system configuration, commissioning, training, software development, and after-sales service to Italian machine builders, system integrators, and plant designers.

Product overview

Sigma Motion is a technology distributor offering complete industrial automation solutions primarily through SIGMATEK products (which they distribute exclusively in Italy), complemented by AGV products from Melkus Mechatronic and various automation components from partner brands. The SIGMATEK portfolio includes modular I/O systems (S-DIAS, P-DIAS, X-DIAS), industrial PCs, multi-axis servo drives (DIAS Drive 2000, FDD 3000), safety systems (S-DIAS Safety), HMI panels (ETT Multi-touch, NewGen, HGW wireless, HGT mobile, Web panels), real-time Ethernet VARAN bus, and the all-in-one LASAL engineering tool with programming, visualization, motion control, and safety modules. Additional products include MSR measuring technology, RFID readers, and remote access solutions. Partner brands include Fuji Electric inverters, Delta Electronics (inverters, servo systems, HMIs, power supplies), AuCom soft starters, Apex Dynamics gearboxes, Panel Master HMIs, and Wöhrle power supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIGMATEK Automation: Industrial automation systems including control systems, HMI, motion control, and safety technology distributed by Sigma Motion in Italy
• Melkus AGV
• Delta Electronics
• Fuji Electric
• AuCom
• Apex Dynamics
• Panel Master

Quantifiable outcome

• I/O response times below 100 µs with jitter under 100 ns, enabling synchronized control of highly dynamic processes
• +5 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SIGMATEK AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion is the exclusive distributor and technological partner for SIGMATEK Automation in Italy. This partnership has been active for over 10 years (since 2013). SIGMATEK designs and manufactures complete industrial automation systems in Austria (Salzburg), employing approximately 500 people internationally. SIGMATEK's product range includes control systems, I/O (S-DIAS, P-DIAS, X-DIAS), HMIs, motion control, safety technology, measurement systems, and the VARAN real-time Ethernet bus. Sigma Motion provides full technical support including consulting, system selection, training, software development, and after-sales service to Italian machine builders and integrators.
• Melkus MechatroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion is the authorized distributor for Italy of Melkus Mechatronic, an Austrian company specializing in autonomous guided vehicles (AGV/AMR) for intralogistics. Melkus develops and produces its AGV systems (G130 Gen 2.0 pallet handler and C4060 compact platform) 100% in-house at its facility in Göming, Austria. The electronic motion control in Melkus AGV systems is developed and produced by SIGMATEK in Austria. Sigma Motion provides complete service including sales, technical consulting, custom AGV software development, commissioning, and remote/on-site after-sales support.
• Fuji ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion distributes Fuji Electric inverters in Italy, covering power ranges up to 3 MW for extreme industrial conditions, backed by a 3-5 year warranty. Fuji Electric inverters complement the SIGMATEK range by addressing cost-sensitive and high-power applications.
• AuComminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion distributes AuCom soft starters for reliable motor control in low and medium voltage industrial applications. AuCom products complement the power electronics portfolio alongside Fuji Electric inverters.
• Apex DynamicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion distributes Apex Dynamics planetary gearboxes, angular gearboxes, racks and pinions for precision transmissions. These complement the motion control product range by providing high-quality mechanical transmission components.
• Panel MasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion distributes Panel Master human-machine interface (HMI) products in Italy, providing touch-panel operator interfaces that complement the SIGMATEK HMI range with additional options for the Italian market.
• Delta ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion has distributed Delta Electronics products for over 10 years, providing inverters, AC servo systems, HMIs, power supplies, communication modules, temperature controllers, counters, timers, tachometers, and pressure sensors for medium and low complexity automation systems. A team of qualified Sigma Motion technicians supports customers in all project phases from component selection to after-sales technical assistance, both remote and on-site.
• Wöhrle Power SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSigma Motion distributes Wöhrle industrial power supplies in Italy. Wöhrle products provide high-performance, reliable power supply solutions for industrial automation applications.
• Thai EquipmentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai Equipments is a Business Unit of Sigma Motion dedicated to basic automation solutions that are simple, effective, and accessible, extending the product portfolio to serve budget-conscious automation requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilz: Specialist in industrial safety automation (controllers, safety relays, I/O) with Pilz Italia. Directly comparable to SIGMATEK's S-DIAS Safety system (SIL 3/PL e) and competes for the same machine-safety specification decisions in Italy.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control, I/O, drive, and motion-control vendor with a direct Italian subsidiary. Beckhoff competes head-to-head with SIGMATEK in modular PLC, EtherCAT-based motion, and integrated automation for machine builders — the same buying centers Sigma Motion targets in Italy.
• WAGO: Manufacturer of modular I/O, controllers, and industrial interconnection products, with a WAGO Italia subsidiary. Overlaps with the SIGMATEK S-DIAS modular I/O and control system range that Sigma Motion distributes.
• B&R Industrial Automation (ABB): Austria-based (now ABB) supplier of PLCs, I/O, motion control, HMIs, and integrated safety, with deep roots in the Italian machine builder market through direct sales. Highly comparable in offering scope and customer profile to SIGMATEK's portfolio.
• Phoenix Contact: German supplier of automation, I/O, controllers, and connection technology with Phoenix Contact Italia. Competes in the same industrial control and interface categories that Sigma Motion serves through SIGMATEK and complementary lines.

Emerging players

• Gefran: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of sensors, drives, motion controllers, and automation components. Competes with parts of the SIGMATEK and complementary lines Sigma Motion distributes, especially in motion and measurement.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Italy: Global automation and energy management vendor (Modicon, Lexium) with Schneider Electric Italia. Overlaps with Sigma Motion's PLC, drive, and HMI distribution across multiple price points in the Italian market.
• Rockwell Automation Italy: US-based automation incumbent (Allen-Bradley, Logix) with a direct Italian organization. Sells the full PLC, motion, drive, and HMI portfolio that overlaps with the SIGMATEK range, but at much greater scale and with its own brand.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gearboxes, drives, and motion control products with strong Italian industrial roots. Overlaps with Sigma Motion's motion and power transmission offering (Apex Dynamics gearboxes, Fuji/Delta drives) for machine builder customers.
• Siemens Digital Industries Italy: Dominant European automation incumbent (SIMATIC, SINAMICS, SIMOTION) with a large Italian subsidiary. Competes broadly for the same machine-builder and end-user automation budgets that Sigma Motion addresses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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