KINCO AUTOMATION SHANGHAI CO LTD

What KINCO AUTOMATION SHANGHAI CO LTD does

Shanghai Kinco Automation Co., Ltd. (上海步科自动化股份有限公司) is a Chinese motion control and human-machine interaction components supplier for robots and intelligent equipment, founded in 1996 and publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) under ticker 688160.SH since 2020. The company designs and manufactures frameless torque motors (FMK/FMC series), integrated servo wheel modules (iWMC), vertical omni-directional steering wheel modules (iSWV), integrated servo reducer motors (iGMK), integrated servo all-in-one motors (iSMD/iSMK), servo wheel hub motors (iSML), servo drives (FD series), HMIs (FUTURE, Green, Mass series), PLCs, motion controllers, and supporting software. Its proprietary i-Kinco platform integrates motor, driver, reducer, and encoder into unified modules, reducing installation space by 35%+ and installation time by 50%+ compared to discrete component solutions. The 4th-generation FMK series with large hollow design and vacuum potting process has cumulative shipments exceeding 300,000 units. Software offerings include Kinco DToolsPro (HMI configuration with DeepSeek-powered AI assistant), KincoServo Pro (intelligent servo debugging), and EdgeAccess2 (remote O&M platform). International certifications include UL, CE, STO functional safety, IEC 62443-4-1 ML2 industrial cybersecurity, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and SOC 2 Type II.

Kinco generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of motion control and automation components, distributed via a multi-channel model combining direct sales, authorized distributors, an e-commerce platform (mall.kinco.cn), and 70+ global partners across 70+ countries, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, USA, and Japan. The company operates from Shanghai (HQ), Shenzhen (R&D and manufacturing), Changzhou (R&D and intelligent manufacturing base), and Chengdu (R&D and marketing center), with 1000+ employees. Customer segments span humanoid robots, mobile robots (AGV/AMR), collaborative robots, industrial robots (its primary robotics segment), medical imaging equipment (Siemens Healthineers, United Imaging Healthcare), new energy/lithium battery, automotive, packaging, and water treatment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds #1 market share in China's low-voltage servo market for mobile robots. Market reach extends to 70+ countries with 100+ domestic service providers. Jan-Sep 2025 revenue was 509 million CNY, up 28.35% YoY.

Name

KINCO AUTOMATION SHANGHAI CO LTD

Legal name

上海步科自动化股份有限公司

Website

http://www.kinco.cn

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shanghai Kinco Automation is a Chinese motion control and human-machine interaction components supplier for robots and intelligent equipment, publicly listed on the Shanghai STAR Market (688160.SH), serving humanoid robot, mobile robot, medical imaging, and industrial automation OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Motion control systems
• Servo drives and motors
• Human-machine interfaces
• Robot motion components

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motion Control Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary motion control and automation hardware including frameless torque motors, servo drives, servo motors, PLCs, HMIs, integrated servo modules, and accessories. Primarily one-time hardware sales with some recurring after-sales service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kinco Automation designs, manufactures, and sells motion control and human-machine interaction components for robots and intelligent equipment. Its product lines span frameless torque motors, integrated servo wheel modules, integrated servo all-in-one motors, AC and low-voltage servo drives, servo motors, motion controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and forklift controllers, unified through its proprietary i-Kinco integrated motion control platform.

Product overview

KINCO步科 (Shanghai Kinco Automation Co Ltd) is a motion control and human-machine interaction components supplier for robots and smart equipment, listed on the STAR Market (688160.SH). The company offers two main product categories: (1) Robot Core Components — frameless torque motors (FMK/FMC series), integrated servo wheel modules (iWMC), steering wheel modules (iSWV), servo hub motors (iSML), integrated servo reducer motors (iGMK), integrated servo all-in-one motors (iSMD/iSMK/MD series), and forklift controllers (KD2X0 series); and (2) Automation Core Components — human-machine interfaces (FUTURE/Green/Mass series, with capacitive and resistive touch options, including FUTURE MAX and GK HMI+PLC integrated machine), low-voltage servo drives (FD1X5 series), AC servo drives (FD6P, FD5P, JD, FD2S, CD2S series), servo motors (SMC/SMK series, AC and DC), motion controllers (AK8X0/AK810M series), PLCs (K6S/K6/K2/MK/GK series), stepper drive systems (FM/CM/M series), and inverters (KC200/KC100 series). The i-Kinco integrated technology platform unifies motor, drive, reducer, encoder, and brake into standardized modular units. The company also offers software tools including Kinco DToolsPro HMI configuration software with AI assistant, KincoServo Pro intelligent servo debugging software, and EdgeAccess2 remote operations platform. Products target robotics (humanoid, mobile, collaborative, industrial), medical imaging, logistics, new energy, and general industrial automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-Kinco: Integrated technology platform featuring highly integrated servo motors, reducers, encoders and other core components for robots and automation equipment.
• Kinco DToolsPro
• KincoServo Pro
• EdgeAccess2

Products and services

• FD6P Series AC Servo Drive Sixth-generation high-end AC servo drive system for high-end industrial applications with improved performance, precision, and reliability over the FD5P series.
• FD5P PRO Servo Drive High-performance AC servo drive with position loop 8K, speed loop 16K, current loop 16K response. Supports synchronous cycle up to 125μs, dual high-speed probes, built-in self-tuning, and resonance suppression.
• FMK Series Frameless Torque Motor Frameless torque motors for robot joints, covering 25-160mm outer diameters and 0.11-9.2Nm torque range. Features large hollow bore design, vacuum potting process, high torque density, and low cogging torque for humanoid, collaborative, and quadruped robots.
• FMC Series Frameless Torque Motor Frameless torque motors with pioneering frameless potting process, thin lightweight design, high torque density, and low cogging torque for collaborative robots and embodied intelligence applications.
• iSWV Vertical Omni-Directional Steering Wheel Module Vertical steering wheel module for wheeled humanoid robot chassis. Integrates steering and walking motors, rubber-coated wheel, drive board, encoder, gearbox, and structural parts, enabling omnidirectional movement (lateral, diagonal, spot turns) with single-wheel load up to 150kg.
• iWMC Integrated Servo Wheel Module Integrated servo wheel module combining servo drive, motor, reducer, and wheel. Supports 50kg to 2T load range, IP54 protection, front/rear cable exit options, and CE/UL/STO certifications for AGV/AMR, unmanned forklifts, and service robots.
• iSML Integrated Servo Hub Motor Integrated servo hub motor combining servo technology with hub motor design for direct-drive applications. Compact structure with efficient motion control transmission for wheeled humanoid robots, service robots, and compound robots.
• iGMK Integrated Servo Reducer Motor Integrated servo reducer motor with motor directly connected to reducer for higher transmission efficiency and control precision. Features 3x overload capacity, dimensions 3-4cm shorter than traditional single-axis combinations, and reducer-integrated design.
• iSMD Integrated Servo Drive Motor Integrated low-voltage servo motor combining drive and motor in one unit for space-efficient installation. Features battery/mechanical multi-turn absolute encoder with no power-loss positioning, STO safety certification, and IP65 protection rating.
• iSMK Integrated Servo Drive Motor Compact integrated low-voltage servo motor with high integration of motor, drive, encoder, and brake. Ultra-small form factor for small-load automated applications, balancing control precision and power performance.
• KD2X0 Forklift Controller Unmanned forklift controller providing integrated walking, steering, and lifting control for AGVs and driverless forklifts. Supports 24V/48V platforms, 250A max output current, NPN/PNP wiring, IP65 protection, and built-in open PLC for secondary development.
• FD1X5 Series Low-Voltage Servo Drive Fifth-generation low-voltage servo drive with 24-96V input, max 5000W power, third-generation 17-bit magnetic encoder, and position accuracy improved 4x. Supports RS485, CANopen, EtherCAT; UL and CE certified.
• AK8X0 Series High-Performance Motion Controller High-performance motion controller with blade-type design for multi-axis synchronized control. Based on CODESYS platform supporting EtherCAT, CANopen, and UDP/TCP free-port protocols.
• AK810M Flat Motion Controller New-generation flat motion controller with low-height horizontal structure for space-constrained equipment. Adopts low-profile horizontal structure to break vertical space limitations.
• FUTURE Series HMI (Generation 2) High-end human-machine interface for advanced manufacturing. Features quad-core processor, multi-point capacitive touchscreen, high-definition display, UL certification, and supports DToolsPro configuration software and EdgeAccess2 remote operations.
• Green Series HMI (G1/GL/GH/G2/GT2) Mid-range HMI series spanning G1, GL, GH, G2, and GT2 generations. Sizes from 7 to 15.6 inches with resistive and capacitive touchscreen options. GT2 is the latest generation.
• GK Series HMI+PLC Integrated Machine Compact equipment control solution combining HMI and PLC in one integrated device with built-in display and programmable logic controller targeting space-constrained automation equipment.
• KD Series Forklift Controller KD2X0 series unmanned forklift controller enabling integrated walking, steering, and lifting control. Compatible with transport vehicles, stacker cranes, and balance-weight forklifts.
• F2 MAX Series HMI HMI designed for lithium battery production equipment with fast loading and high responsiveness targeting the lithium battery equipment market.
• Kinco Web Series Industrial Touchscreen Industrial touchscreen enabling web-based HMI deployment, reducing installation footprint and operational overhead for industrial visualization.
• iBLG Series Bin Fork Integrated Machine Bin fork integrated machine for shuttle robots in warehouse logistics featuring high-precision magnetic encoder and absolute positioning without power loss.
• 96V 180-Frame High-Power Servo System Low-voltage 96V servo system for heavy-duty AGVs exceeding 10T payload, with 180mm frame 3/4/5KW servo motors and matching drives reducing current and improving efficiency.
• SZ10PES Handheld HMI 10-inch capacitive handheld HMI with 2K display, emergency stop button, 16 custom keys, and web configuration support for portable industrial control applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation space reduced by 35%+ with i-Kinco integrated products vs. discrete component solutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 2026 China Industrial Control Industry Development White Paper (参编单位)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Kinco was invited as a contributing author to the 2026 China Industrial Control Industry Development White Paper, a benchmark industry publication co-authored by multiple industrial control companies, covering the complete industrial control industry chain development status, technological change, and localization path.
• 2026 China Humanoid Robot Industry Development Blue Paper (co-author)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Kinco served as a core contributing author to the 2026 China Humanoid Robot Industry Development Blue Paper, providing industry insights, technical expertise, and first-line practical cases in robot motion control components. The blue paper covers technology routes, market landscape, and development trends.
• 2026 Wheeled Humanoid Robot Industry Development Blue Paper (co-author)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Kinco participated as a core contributing author to the 2026 Wheeled Humanoid Robot Industry Development Blue Paper, providing technical analysis of wheeled humanoid robot motion control solutions and market application insights.
• Core domestic suppliers (annual)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinco holds annual core supplier conferences in both Shenzhen and Changzhou, recognizing outstanding suppliers with awards across 6 categories including Excellent Quality Award, Outstanding Delivery Award, and Excellent Supplier Award. The company emphasizes collaborative innovation with suppliers, encouraging early involvement in concept design and joint development. Approximately 16-17 core suppliers are awarded annually across these conferences.
• Authorized distributors and channel partners (domestic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinco maintains a network of 100+ domestic service providers and authorized distributors organized into regional clusters. Annual regional distributor conferences are held in South China, East China, and North China. Partners receive sales support, marketing co-investment, technical training, and joint market development support. The company also holds core supplier conferences recognizing top-performing channel partners.
• Global channel partners (70+ countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinco's international presence spans 70+ countries through 70+ global partner companies. At international trade shows, Kinco conducts partner exchange meetings with European core agents. Partners receive local technical training, fast-response after-sales service, joint marketing resources, and market development support tailored to the European market.
• Embedded OEM and equipment manufacturerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKinco supplies motion control components as embedded solutions for OEM equipment manufacturers across robotics, medical imaging, new energy, and logistics sectors. Products are integrated into complete machines and equipment sold under the OEM's brand.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inovance Technology: China's largest industrial automation company offering AC servos, low-voltage servos, PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers across the same target applications (robotics, lithium, packaging, automotive). Most direct competitor in China motion control.
• Estun Automation: Chinese motion control and industrial robot maker with overlapping servo, motion controller, and integrated robot product lines targeting similar OEM customers in robotics and general industrial automation.
• Delta Electronics: Industrial automation and power electronics company offering ASDA-A2 servos, DOP HMIs, and PLCs directly overlapping Kinco's HMI/servo product lines across packaging, electronics, and general automation.

Broad incumbents

• Yaskawa Electric: Global leader in AC servo drives and motion control with the well-known Sigma series. Kinco's frameless torque motors and integrated servo modules compete directly with Yaskawa's robot motion components.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Large incumbent offering MELSERVO servo systems, MELSEC PLCs, and GOT HMIs that compete with Kinco across factory automation end-markets, particularly in automotive and general industrial segments.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation incumbent with SINAMICS servo drives, SIMATIC PLCs/HMIs, and motion control solutions overlapping with Kinco's automation core components business, especially in medical imaging and factory automation.
• Fanuc: Dominant supplier of industrial robots and CNC motion control with strong servo/motor capabilities; competes with Kinco in industrial robot motion components and factory automation end-markets.
• Omron: Industrial automation vendor offering servo drives, motion controllers, HMIs (NB/NH series), and PLCs targeting similar machine builders and OEMs in factory automation and robotics.
• ABB: Global robotics and automation supplier with servo/motor and motion control capabilities serving industrial robots, automotive, and process industries — a broad overlap with Kinco's robot OEM customer base.
• Panasonic Industry: Established servo drive and motor supplier (MINAS series) plus PLC and HMI offerings that compete with Kinco in factory automation and motion control applications globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinco-automation

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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