Camtec Power Supplies

What Camtec Power Supplies does

Camtec Power Supplies GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Pfinztal-Berghausen, with a workforce in the 11-50 range. The company designs and produces switch mode power supplies (SMPS), DC/DC converters, programmable DC power supplies, battery chargers and charging rectifiers, DC-UPS systems, electronic inrush current limiters (ESB series), and wearless MOSFET DC relays (UMS series). Its core engineering differentiators include a proprietary Clean C/V control loop without foldback, electronic inrush current limiting replacing traditional NTC thermistors, and UMS solid-state relays rated for more than 100 million switching operations. Products span 10W DIN-Rail units through 100kW scalable rack-mount programmable systems, with applications in factory automation, machine building, infrastructure, railway, oil and gas, defense, and test bench automation.

Camtec's manufacturing is conducted in Germany at a TÜV-inspected facility certified to DIN EN ISO9001:2015, with products carrying CE, RoHS, REACH, and EuP Eco-Design compliance alongside CSA and UL approvals. The company reports a 0.004% statistical field failure rate over a 10-year period (2003-2013), MTTF exceeding 160,000 hours at +40°C ambient, and efficiency levels above 90% (Green Power Standard). It reinvests 40% of operative income into R&D, supporting an active product development pipeline including the November 2025 launch of the CPS-EC2000 2000W DIN-Rail battery charger.

The business model is pure industrial hardware sales with no subscription or recurring revenue component. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Camtec distributes exclusively through authorized channel partners covering more than 50 countries, anchored by RS Components globally and supplemented by regional specialists such as Bürklin, Conrad, Schukat, and Fortec Benelux. Direct factory sales handle the German domestic market. The company is led by CEO Oliver Walter (MBA), with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Camtec Power Supplies

Legal name

Camtec Power Supplies GmbH

Website

https://camtec-powersupplies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camtec Power Supplies GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1995 that engineers and produces switch mode power supplies, DC/DC converters, programmable DC supplies, battery chargers, inrush current limiters, and MOSFET relays for industrial automation, machine building, infrastructure, and test bench customers worldwide via a 50+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Supplies

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Supplies & Power Cables (PSUs) (HDACAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial power supplies
• DIN-rail power supplies
• Switch mode power supplies
• DC/DC converters
• Programmable DC power supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Power Supply Hardware Sales: Direct sales of switch mode power supplies, DC/DC converters, programmable DC power supplies, battery chargers, DC-UPS systems, inrush current limiters, and MOSFET DC relays to industrial customers globally through channel partners and direct factory sales. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware product sales with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Camtec Power Supplies GmbH designs and manufactures industrial-grade switch mode power supplies (SMPS) and power electronics for automation, machine building, and electronics applications. The product portfolio spans AC/DC DIN-Rail power supplies (10W-2000W), DC/DC converters, programmable DC power supplies and laboratory sources (480W-100kW), battery chargers, DC-UPS systems, inrush current limiters, and MOSFET DC relays. All products are engineered and fabricated in Germany with ISO9001:2015 certified production.

Product overview

Camtec Power Supplies GmbH is a German manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of switch mode power supplies (SMPS) and power electronics for industrial automation, machine building, and electronics applications. The product range spans multiple form factors and power classes: (1) AC/DC DIN-Rail Power Supplies in 1-phase (10W-2000W, including LCR, HSW, HSE, HPV, and CPS-EC series) and 3-phase (480W-1000W, HSD series) configurations; (2) DC/DC converters including 450-820V high-voltage models for DC Mini-Grid/Micro-Grid applications; (3) Variable Programmable DC Power Supplies (480W-100kW) for laboratory and test automation, featuring the HSEUREG/HSEUiREG series for DIN-Rail and CPS-i series for rack-mount; (4) AC/DC Rack-Mount & Wall-Mount Power Supplies (2kW-100kW) including CPS-EP and CPS-EX series; (5) DC Battery Chargers and Charging Rectifiers (480W-105kW) in the CPS-EC series; (6) 19-inch Rack-Mount Power Supplies (80W-220W) in the PSM series with 8kV burst immunity; (7) Supporting accessories including ESB AC Inrush Current Limiters (3.6kW-46kW) and UMS Wearless DC MOSFET Relays (600W-2400kW). All products are manufactured in Germany with ISO9001:2015 certification, featuring high efficiency (90%+), extended MTBF ratings (up to 600,000 hours), and certifications including CE, RoHS, REACH, and various safety standards (EN61010, EN62368, EN60950). The programmable power supplies support industry-standard interfaces (0-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA) and can be integrated with test automation software including LabVIEW and WinLab via optional USB interfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AC/DC DIN-Rail Power Supplies (1-Phase, 10W-2000W) Industrial-grade switch mode power supplies in 1-phase DIN-Rail form factor ranging from 10W to 2000W for factory automation, control panels, and panel builders. Includes LCR-Series (10-100W), HSW (90W), HSE (120W-1000W), HPV (480W-1000W), and CPS-EC battery charger series, with active inrush current protection, clean C/V chart without foldback, and active PFC.
• AC/DC DIN-Rail Power Supplies (3-Phase, 480W-1000W) 3-phase DIN-Rail power supplies (480W-1080W) for industrial automation applications, supporting 2-phase operation with derating and active inrush current protection. Includes HSD04801 and HSD10001 models.
• Variable Programmable DC Power Supplies (480W-100kW) Programmable laboratory and test automation power supplies with multifunctional analog interfaces (0-5V/0-10V/0-20mA/4-20mA), featuring real-time monitoring, sense compensation, and optional UI.Drive USB2.0 interface. Includes HSEUREG/HSEUiREG series (480W-1000W DIN-Rail) and CPS-i series (1500W-3000W rack-mount) scalable to 100kW with N+1 parallel operation.
• AC/DC Rack-Mount & Wall-Mount Power Supplies (2kW-100kW) 19-inch rack-mount and wall-mount DC power supplies (2000W-3000W) with V programming via internal potis or analog interface, master-slave operation, OCP & OVP protection, current share bus for N+1 parallel operation, and sense mode. Includes CPS-EP and CPS-EX series scalable to over 100kW power systems.
• DC Battery Chargers & Charging Rectifiers (480W-105kW) Battery charging rectifiers and industrial precision power supplies (480W-2000W) with current & voltage precision adjustment, current monitor, perfect C/V chart with no foldback, Power Good Relay, sense function, and continuous short circuit protection. Includes CPS-EC480, CPS-EC1000, CPS-EC1500, and CPS-EC2000 models with boost charge mode and sense compensation.
• 450-820V DC/DC DIN-Rail Power Supplies for DC Mini-Grid/Micro-Grid DC/DC power supplies (480W-1000W) for DC mini-grid and micro-grid applications with 1-3 DC inputs and fixed output, featuring clean C/V chart without foldback. Designed for DC rail networks 750-800Vdc. Includes HSD04801 and HSD10001 DC/DC variants.
• AC/DC 19-Inch Rack-Mount Power Supplies (80W-220W) 3U 19-inch rack-mount power supplies (80W-220W) with active inrush current protection and 8kV burst immunity for industrial and safety-critical applications. Includes PSM00803, PSM01502, and PSM02202 models.
• ESB AC Inrush Current Limiters (3.6kW-46kW) Electronic inrush current limiters in 1TE, 2TE, and 5TE DIN-Rail form factors for 1-phase and 3-phase 115Vac-400Vac applications. Replace traditional NTC thermistors with precise, repeatable current limiting for capacitive loads up to 10,000uF without thermal degradation. Peak current limiting from 5A to 48A per phase for LED lighting, UPS inverters, and load relay applications.
• UMS Wearless DC MOSFET Relays (600W-2400W) Solid-state DC power relays using MOSFET technology capable of more than 100 million switching operations without mechanical wear. Feature sense operation, master stop, and parallel N+1 operation capability. Includes UMS00025 (600W), UMS00050 (1200W), and UMS00100 (2400W) with surge current handling up to 320A for 10ms.
• USB2.0 UI.Drive-Interface for HSEUiREG Series USB2.0 interface with Windows software for HSEUiREG programmable power supplies, compatible with WinLab, LabView, MCD Test Manager, MS Excel, and Open Office. Features 12-bit AD/DA converter, data logger, and script engine (.DLL/.NET Framework) for test automation and data acquisition.
• RED00202 1000W N+1 Redundant Module N+1 power redundant module for DIN-Rail with continuous 2x 1000W input channels and 1x 1000W total output, featuring a decoupling diode (fast Schottky) and voltage drop of typ. 500mV. Designed for redundant power configurations in industrial automation powertrain systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.004% field failure rate over 10-year statistical period (2003-2013)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RS ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor global electronics components distributor offering Camtec power supplies through online catalog. RS Components serves as a key channel partner providing e-commerce access to Camtec products across their global market footprint.
• Bürklin GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman specialty electronics distributor serving industrial customers with Camtec products from headquarters in Oberhaching, Germany.
• Conrad SEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman electronics distributor offering selected items from the Camtec product line through their online platform and catalog.
• Schulz Electronic GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman specialty distributor of electronic components serving industrial customers with Camtec power solutions.
• Fortec Benelux BVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenelux region distributor (formerly Advantec Electronics, acquired by Fortec Group January 2026) serving industrial customers in Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TDK-Lambda: TDK-Lambda manufactures programmable and industrial AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies from low wattage up to high-power rack-mount systems, with strong overlap to Camtec's CPS-i, CPS-EX, and HSEUiREG lines. It is a direct competitor in test bench and industrial automation segments.
• RECOM Power: RECOM Power manufactures AC/DC and DC/DC converters including DIN-rail and chassis-mount products for industrial applications. It competes with Camtec's lower-to-mid wattage DIN-rail lineup and shares a similar European channel-driven distribution model.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact produces the QUINT, TRIO, and UNO DIN-rail power supply families for industrial automation, directly overlapping Camtec's HSE/HPV/HSW DIN-rail lineup. It is a major incumbent competitor with broader connectivity and signal conditioning adjacencies.
• PULS Power: PULS Power is a German specialist in DIN-rail industrial power supplies, with a similarly focused portfolio of high-efficiency AC/DC and DC/DC units for factory automation and machine building. PULS competes head-to-head with Camtec across overlapping DIN-rail SKU ranges and shares the niche premium-reliability positioning.
• XP Power: XP Power is a UK-based power supply manufacturer focused on industrial, healthcare, and technology applications, offering AC/DC, DC/DC, and programmable power products. It competes with Camtec in programmable laboratory and industrial DC power supplies across Europe and globally.
• Traco Power: Traco Power manufactures industrial and DIN-rail AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, with comparable focus on compact, high-reliability units. It is a direct competitor particularly in lower and mid-wattage DIN-rail segments and shares the European industrial customer base.
• Siemens SITOP: Siemens SITOP is a flagship DIN-rail industrial power supply line, deeply integrated with Siemens' automation ecosystem. It competes with Camtec in factory automation and machine building, often serving as the default OEM choice for Siemens-platform customers.
• Mean Well: Mean Well is one of the world's largest standard power supply manufacturers, offering DIN-rail, enclosed, and programmable DC power supplies globally. It competes with Camtec across essentially all industrial PSU categories but at significantly higher volume and lower price points.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers industrial power supplies as part of its broader electrical equipment, automation, and energy management portfolio. It competes with Camtec across factory automation and infrastructure, but as part of a much larger portfolio including EcoStruxure software and power distribution systems.
• ABB: ABB is a broad industrial electrification incumbent producing power supplies, switchgear, and power conversion products for industrial automation and infrastructure. It overlaps with Camtec in industrial PSU segments but competes as part of a much wider automation and electrification portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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