What ARIES Embedded does

ARIES Embedded GmbH is a German embedded systems company headquartered in Fürstenfeldbruck, founded in 2016 as a rebrand of DENX Computer Systems. The firm designs and sells System on Modules (SoMs), evaluation kits, and reference platforms for industrial, medical, automotive, and machine vision applications, and is complemented by professional engineering services including custom Board Support Packages, embedded Linux and Yocto/OpenSTLinux integration, FPGA HDL design, and AI accelerator porting. The company operates with 11–50 employees and sells under standardized form factors (OSM and SMARC) to enable customer baseboards to be reused across product generations.

The firm's product architecture is silicon-agnostic at the portfolio level, with modules built on NXP i.MX applications processors, Renesas RZ/G and RZ/V families, STMicroelectronics STM32MP1/MP2 MPUs, Microchip PolarFire FPGAs and RISC-V SoCs, Altera (formerly Intel FPGA) devices, and Efinix Trion Titanium FPGAs. Several modules integrate AI inference accelerators — including DRP-AI, Arm Ethos-U55 and Ethos-U65 microNPUs, Mali GPUs, and PolarFire RISC-V with VectorBlox — targeting edge machine vision and predictive maintenance workloads.

ARIES Embedded monetizes through a hybrid hardware-plus-services model. Module and evaluation kit revenue flows through global catalog distributors Digi-Key and Future Electronics as well as regional partners including Emcraft (US), Covade (France), MAS (Italy), and TOPIC Embedded Systems (DACH, where ARIES also acts as distributor for TOPIC products). Service revenue is generated through custom BSP, FPGA, and AI integration engagements. Authorized partner status with STMicroelectronics, Microchip (Premier Partner), and Altera (Solution Acceleration Partner) provides access to early silicon, reference designs, and co-marketing channels.

Name

ARIES Embedded

Legal name

ARIES Embedded GmbH

Website

https://aries-embedded.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARIES Embedded GmbH is a German embedded systems firm that designs System on Modules, evaluation kits, and engineering services for industrial, medical, automotive, and machine vision customers using silicon from NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, Microchip, Altera, and Efinix.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Computing Modules

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Processors & Microprocessors (MPUs/CPUs) (HDAHAJAB), Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display) (HDAHABAH), Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI)

Keywords

• System on Module
• Embedded computing platforms
• FPGA modules
• Industrial electronics design
• Evaluation kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürstenfeldbruck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of System on Modules, Evaluation Kits, and accessories. Products include CPU modules (NXP i.MX, Renesas RZ, STM32MP), FPGA modules (Intel Altera Cyclone, Microchip PolarFire, Efinix Trion), and associated development platforms. Revenue generated through direct online shop and distribution partner network.
2. Professional Engineering Services: Hardware development services including schematics, layout, and PCB design; Software development including Linux kernel and drivers; FPGA/IP development and programming. Services support customers throughout product lifecycle from concept to production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ARIES Embedded designs, manufactures, and sells System on Modules (SoMs) and Evaluation Kits for industrial embedded computing, based on ARM, RISC-V, and FPGA architectures from NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, Intel (Altera), Microchip, and Efinix. Products follow OSM and SMARC industry standards and are complemented by professional hardware, software, and FPGA/IP development services for industrial, medical, automotive, and machine-vision customers.

Product overview

ARIES Embedded offers a comprehensive portfolio of System on Modules (SoMs) and Evaluation Kits based on multiple processor architectures. The product lineup includes CPU modules from NXP (i.MX93, i.MX91), STMicroelectronics (STM32MP2, STM32MP1), and Renesas (RZ/V2H, RZ/G3E, RZ/G3S, RZ/G2L, RZ/G2UL, RZ/V2L) families, as well as FPGA modules from Intel (Cyclone V, Cyclone 10LP, MAX 10), Efinix (Trion), and Microchip (PolarFire, PolarFire SoC). These modules follow OSM (Open Standard Module) and SMARC form factor standards. The portfolio is complemented by a full range of Evaluation Kits for rapid prototyping, reference designs, and development support. The company also provides professional services including FPGA/IP development, hardware design, and software development (Linux kernel and drivers). Products serve industrial, medical, IoT, machine vision, and edge AI applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSMP2 System on Module OSM-compliant Size M System-In-Package based on STMicroelectronics STM32MP2 with dual Cortex-A35 cores for secure and edge-AI industrial applications; drop-in replacement for MSMP1.
• MSMP1 System-in-Package Low Power OSM-compliant SiP based on STM32MP1 with Cortex-A7 cores for IoT, medical technology, and industrial systems with extensive interface support.
• MSIX93 System on Module Dual Core size-S OSM based on NXP i.MX 93 with Energy Flex architecture, Arm Cortex-A55 cores, and Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU for edge machine-learning applications.
• MSRZV2H System on Module OSM Size L SoM based on Renesas RZ/V2H with quad Cortex-A55, dual Cortex-R9, Cortex-M33, DRP-AI co-processor, and Mali-G3 GPU supporting four MIPI-CSI cameras for AI vision.
• MSRZG3E System on Module Quad Core SoM based on Renesas RZ/G3E with Ethos-U55 NPU for advanced multimedia and AI workloads with PCIe and dual Ethernet.
• MSRZG3S System on Module Smallest OSM SoM in the RZ/G3S family for edge gateway applications with dual Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, and CAN connectivity.
• MSRZG2UL System on Module Cortex-A55 Single Core 1GHz OSM SoM based on Renesas RZ/G2UL with dual Gigabit Ethernet and CAN interfaces.
• MRZV2LS System on Module SMARC V2.1 compliant SoM based on Renesas RZ/V2L with built-in DRP-AI accelerator for vision and edge AI applications.
• MRZG2LS System on Module Dual Cortex-A55 SMARC compliant SoM based on Renesas RZ/G2L with Mali-G31 3D graphics and integrated video codec.
• M100PFS PolarFire SoC-FPGA Module Microchip PolarFire SoC-FPGA module with 64-bit RISC-V quad-core processor (64GC), low-power FPGA fabric, and security/AI capabilities for industrial IoT applications.
• M100PF PolarFire FPGA Module Microchip PolarFire FPGA-based SoM offering up to 50% lower power than competing mid-range FPGAs with design security and data security features.
• MTrion Efinix Trion FPGA SoM SoM based on Efinix Trion FPGAs with on-board DDR3 RAM, MIPI-CSI, and LVDS signal support for digital-logic and RISC-V softcore implementations.
• MCV Cyclone V SoC FPGA Module Intel Cyclone V SoC FPGA module integrating ARM-based HPS with FPGA fabric via high-bandwidth interconnect, with PCIe and transceiver support.
• MCXL Cyclone 10LP SoM Intel Cyclone 10LP SoM designed for low-power, cost-sensitive FPGA applications.
• MX10 MAX 10 FPGA SoM Intel MAX 10 FPGA SoM with integrated ADC, instant-on functionality, and dual configuration flash supporting soft-core CPUs and video-processing algorithms.
• SpiderSoM MAX 10 FPGA SoM Intel MAX 10 FPGA SoM designed as community/open hardware with RISC-V support running FreeRTOS.
• V2HBerry Evaluation Kit (MSRZV2H EVK) Evaluation Kit for MSRZV2H SoM with 4 camera interfaces, dual Ethernet, PCIe, and USB3.2 for complex AI application prototyping.
• MSRZG3SEVK Evaluation Kit Evaluation Kit for MSRZG3S SiP providing quick startup, software development, and rapid prototyping platform.
• MSRZG3EEVK Evaluation Kit Evaluation Kit for MSRZG3E SiP enabling easy start and integration of the quad-core NPU module.
• G2ULberry Evaluation Kit (MSRZG2ULEVK) Application Board / Evaluation Kit for the MSRZG2UL OSM SoM enabling quick startup and prototyping.
• G3SBerry Evaluation Board Evaluation Board based on MSRZG3S for gateway applications.
• MSMP1EVK Evaluation Kit Evaluation Kit for the MSMP1 SiP enabling easy start and integration with Ethernet, USB, and display interfaces.
• MSIX93EVK Evaluation Kit Evaluation Kit for MSIX93 OSM SoM to evaluate the NXP i.MX 93 processor with AI/NPU capabilities.
• OSMEVK Universal Evaluation Baseboard Universal evaluation baseboard for OSM and proprietary System on Modules supporting multiple SoM variants.
• MCVEVP Cyclone V Evaluation Platform Intel Cyclone V Evaluation Platform with HSMC and Pmod connectors, dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB, CAN, and TFT display support.
• M100PFEVP PolarFire FPGA Evaluation Platform Microchip PolarFire FPGA Evaluation Platform for the M100PF SoM with HSMC and Pmod interfaces.
• M100PFSEVP PolarFire SoC-FPGA Evaluation Platform Microchip PolarFire SoC-FPGA Evaluation Platform for RISC-V development, providing reference platform for the quad-core RISC-V SoC FPGA.
• MTrionEVK Evaluation Kit Evaluation Kit for all MTrion SoMs providing reference and evaluation platform with LVDS and MIPI-CSI interfaces.
• C-Vision Vision Kit Vision Kit and AI Extension for industrial applications built on the MCV SoM, supporting optional 7-inch TFT display, Basler dart LVDS cameras, and Intel VPU / Movidius Myriad X for AI acceleration.
• FPGA/IP Development Services Professional FPGA design and IP core development services covering RTL design, verification, and integration for industrial customers.
• Hardware Development Services Hardware design services including schematics, PCB layout, and design-for-manufacturing support for embedded systems based on ARM, FPGA, and microcontroller platforms.
• Software Development Services Software development services focused on Linux-based solutions including kernel development, driver development, and embedded Linux distributions (Yocto, Buildroot).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STMicroelectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2023ARIES Embedded joined STMicroelectronics Partner Program as ST Authorized Partner. First ST-based module is the OSM-compatible MSMP1 SiP based on STM32MP1 series microprocessor with Arm Cortex-A7 cores. Partnership provides customers with optimized support and accelerated time-to-market for embedded designs.
• Microchip Technology Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARIES Embedded named Microchip Premier Partner in Design Partner Program. Acts as design partner for Microchip's PolarFire FPGA and PolarFire SoC-FPGA families. Provides hardware, software, and IP design services alongside standard SoM products.
• Altera (Intel Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationAltera Solution Acceleration Partner providing leadership programmable solutions including FPGAs, CPLDs, SoC FPGAs, development tools, and System on Modules. End-to-end portfolio addressing cloud to edge applications with focus on AI possibilities.
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with NXP for embedded computing solutions. NXP is world leader in secure connectivity for embedded applications, serving automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Products include i.MX applications processors.
• Renesas Electronics CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner providing RZ Family microprocessors for embedded system modules. Renesas delivers embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions including MCUs, analog, power, and SoC products for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.
• Digi-KeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor headquartered in Minnesota, USA, offering world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment. Serves design engineers from prototype to production.
• Future ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor headquartered in Quebec, operating in 170 locations across 44 countries. Offers modular solutions for embedded systems.
• Dimac RedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology-based sales organization established 1979, serving European and US markets with high-reliability electronic components and engineering consulting services.
• Emcraft SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based sales partner headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Provides production-ready Linux BSPs and software distributions. SOMs deployed in thousands of systems across various applications.
• MAS ELETTRONICAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmbedded solutions specialist based in Padua, Italy. Extends portfolio beyond CPU modules to include FPGA System on Modules and development kits for industrial, medical, and IoT applications.
• Covade FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench sales partner located in Le Mans providing FPGA and CPU modules with design services for system integration. Serves industrial customers directly.
• TOPIC Embedded SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARIES Embedded acts as official distributor for Xilinx-based TOPIC products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, extending FPGA technology offerings in DACH region.
• SGET e.V. (Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationActive member of SGET working groups developing unbiased technical information on embedded computer technologies. SGET creates specifications including OSM (Open Standard Module) standard followed by ARIES Embedded products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/ARIES-Embedded
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aries-embedded-gmbh

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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