What Kodyna AS does

Kodyna AS is a Norwegian multidisciplinary product and technology development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kongsberg, with additional production capacity at Tronrud-Eggemoen. The firm executes complex mechatronics and drivetrain programs for demanding enterprise customers, combining systems engineering, electric motor and motor-controller design, embedded software, dynamics/robotics, and additive manufacturing in a single team of approximately 20 engineers led by partners Tomas Wamstad (CEO) and Gunnar Holm, with senior technical lead Viggo Norum.

The company's product portfolio centers on proprietary ultra-compact permanent magnet motors with integrated controllers (>5kW/kg, up to 17kW/litre power density), a scalable motor controller hardware/software platform, and a set of qualified defence and industrial subsystems including an ammunition handling system for the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace MCT-30 turret, precision actuators, servo control modules, AMI power-monitoring shelters, and an electric retrofit kit for concrete mixer trucks. Customers include Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Liebherr, Norbetong/Heidelberg Cement, Hydro ASA, Glitre Nett, and unnamed international space and automotive OEMs.

Kodyna operates a project-based B2B model with no public pricing, multi-year development contracts priced from feasibility studies to 80–90 million NOK series production deals, and revenue supplemented by Innovation Norway, Norwegian Research Council (Skattefunn), and EU program grants. Revenue has compounded rapidly — from approximately 20M NOK in 2022, to >40% growth in 2024, to >100% growth in 2025, with a further ~100% increase projected in 2026 — driven by defence series production scaling and a strategic partnership with co-owner Tronrud Engineering AS.

Name

Kodyna AS

Legal name

Kodyna AS

Website

https://kodyna.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kodyna AS is a Norwegian multidisciplinary mechatronics and drivetrain engineering firm founded in 2016 in Kongsberg, developing proprietary ultra-compact electric motors, motor controllers, and qualified subsystems for demanding defence, automotive, energy, and space customers including Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Liebherr, and Hydro ASA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechatronics Engineering Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Mechatronics engineering
• Electric drivetrain systems
• Defence system development
• Electromechanical engineering
• Precision actuator manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kongsberg

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defence R&D and development contracts: Multi-year development contracts with international defence customers (Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, global primes). Includes concept studies, prototyping, qualification phases, and series production. Revenue spans from small consultancy studies to large contracts worth tens of millions of NOK with series production follow-ons.
2. Series production and manufacturing: Volume production of defence systems (ammunition handling systems, servo control modules, actuators), electric mixer truck retrofit kits, AMI power monitoring units. Manufacturing facilities at Kongsberg and Tronrud-Eggemoen.
3. Automotive and industrial development contracts: Contracts with major automotive OEMs, maritime customers, renewables, space, medical, and oil & gas companies for drivetrain development, electric motor design, actuator systems, and subsea applications.
4. R&D program funding and grants: Kodyna receives funding from Innovation Norway, Norwegian Research Council (Skattefunn), EU programs, and R&D partnerships (e.g., Hydro Aluminium AluGreen program).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kodyna AS is a multi-disciplinary product and technology development company that designs, develops, prototypes, qualifies and series-produces custom mechatronic systems, electric drivetrains, motors with integrated controllers, and precision actuators for demanding B2B customers. Its offering spans the full lifecycle from concept studies and R&D through prototyping, qualification, and series production for defence primes, automotive/construction OEMs, maritime, space, renewables, medical and oil & gas clients.

Product overview

Kodyna AS is a multi-disciplinary product and technology development company that creates custom-engineered solutions across defence, automotive, maritime, renewables, space, medical, and oil & gas sectors. The company's product portfolio is not a unified SaaS platform but rather a collection of specialized engineering products and systems developed for specific customer requirements. Key products include the Ammunition Handling System for Kongsberg's MCT-30 turret, Electric Mixer Truck Systems with retrofit kits for Liebherr/Norbetong, Permanent Magnet Motors with Integrated Controllers (5-80kW range), AMI Power Monitoring Shelters for grid distribution, Servo Control Modules, Precision Actuators for harsh environments, Remote Reservoir Control Systems, Sensor-Based Safety Systems for heavy vehicles, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Excavator demonstrators. Kodyna also develops internal tools including FDM 3D Printers and Electric Motor Controller Platforms. The company operates in partnership with Tronrud Engineering for production capacity and serves demanding international customers including Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Liebherr, Hydro ASA, and various automotive OEMs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ammunition Handling System for MCT-30 Turret Developed, qualified and series-produced ammunition handling system for the MCT-30 Medium Calibre Turret used in US Marine Corps amphibious vehicles; supplied as a critical subsystem within the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace supply chain.
• Electric Mixer Truck Retrofit System Electric retrofit kit that enables fully electric operation of concrete mixer drums on Mercedes/Liebherr mixer trucks at the construction site, reducing diesel consumption by approximately 20%. Integrated with the truck's PTO system.
• Permanent Magnet Motors with Integrated Controllers Ultra-compact permanent magnet motors with integrated motor controllers in the 5kW–80kW range, achieving power densities above 5kW/kg and up to 17kW/litre motor volume; used in defence, subsea, automotive, space and industrial applications.
• AMI Power Monitoring Shelters Outdoor Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) shelters for power consumption monitoring across electric grid distribution, designed for harsh outdoor environments; 1300+ units deployed with Glitre Energy Nett.
• Servo Control Modules Advanced servo control modules for defence applications that provide precise control of speed, torque and position; entering qualification programs aimed at series production.
• Precision Electric Actuators Customised electric and hydrostatic actuators for demanding applications in subsea, maritime, defence, automotive and aerospace environments.
• Remote Reservoir Control and Monitoring System Remote-operated control and monitoring system for hydro powerplant reservoirs enabling improved remote operation and increased power plant output.
• Sensor-Based Safety System for Heavy Trucks Sensor-based safety system supporting drivers of heavy trucks in identifying and avoiding potential dangerous operational situations; targeted for mass production as a new technology offering.
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Battery Electric Excavator Demonstrator Pilot and demonstrator development of zero-emission heavy construction equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric systems for around-the-clock operation.
• Customised Frequency Inverters Customised frequency inverters capable of controlling standard industrial induction motors for demanding industrial applications.
• Electric Motor Controller Platform Scalable and flexible electric motor controller hardware and software platform for demanding permanent magnetic motor applications, developed with internal R&D funding and Innovation Norway support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% diesel consumption reduction with electric concrete mixer trucks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Kongsberg Defence & AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Kodyna received series manufacturing contract in December 2024 for the ammunition handling system used in the MCT-30 Medium Calibre Turret for US Marine Corps' new amphibious vehicles. The contract value is 80-90 million NOK with options. Kongsberg selected Kodyna as series supplier for this defence system. Additional contracts received in 2025 and 2026 for missile programs and series production.
• EU Missile Program ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Kodyna received contract for the first Concept Development Stage on an EU-supported missile program in November 2024. Study done in cooperation with other consortium members, continuing for two years. August 2025: program strengthened with new resources and novel concepts. Another EU missile study program being prepared.
• Hydro ASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Kodyna participates in the AluGreen R&D program led by Hydro Aluminium and Sintef. Program focuses on Circular Economy and increased use of aluminium in electro-technical products, especially for electric automotive industry. Kodyna designed and is producing a permanent magnet electric motor demonstrator using aluminium as winding material instead of copper. Program is multi-year with many partners.
• LiebherrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Liebherr for electric retrofit kit development for concrete mixer trucks. Kodyna developed the electric driveline and control solution integrated with Mercedes mixer truck PTO system. Five electric mixer trucks delivered. Liebherr Nordic is a key partner in the Pilot-e zero-emission construction sites initiative.
• Sleipner Motor ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Kodyna and Tronrud Engineering received major funding from Norsk Forskningsråd/Oslofjordfondet for development of new electric motors and control platform for small and medium sized boats. The program was led by Sleipner Motor AS in Fredrikstad. Kodyna and Tronrud contributed their drivetrain and motor control expertise. Grant of 5 million NOK from Norwegian Research Council.
• Tronrud Engineering AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTronrud Engineering is a co-owner and strategic partner of Kodyna. Together they form a truly capable supplier with high ability to execute complex technology projects. Tronrud provides prototyping, test, production, and engineering facilities including additive manufacturing. Tronrud operates Eggemoen Technology Park with 150 employees at Eggemoen and 50 in Moss subsidiary. The partnership combines Kodyna's multidisciplinary development competence with Tronrud's full-service production capabilities.
• Norbetong / Heidelberg Cement GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on electric concrete mixer trucks for zero-emission construction sites in Norway. Norbetong is the operator of the electric mixer trucks developed by Kodyna and Liebherr. Part of the Pilot-e initiative supported by Norwegian government. First electric mixer truck delivered in 2019, followed by additional batches of five trucks each.
• StatsbyggminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental building authority that provided demonstration sites for the electric concrete mixer trucks. Part of the Pilot-e program for zero-emission construction sites. Demonstration events held at Statsbygg's low emission construction sites in Oslo region.
• BellonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian environmental NGO partner in the Pilot-e program for zero-emission construction sites. Bellona participated in demonstrations of electric concrete mixer trucks alongside Kodyna, Liebherr, Norbetong, and Statsbygg.
• SintefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partner in the AluGreen Circular Economy R&D program alongside Hydro Aluminium. Kodyna participates in workshops and development programs led by Hydro and Sintef focusing on increased use of aluminium and recycled aluminium in electric motor production.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Saietta Group: UK-headquartered developer of axial-flux permanent magnet electric motors targeting light mobility and marine applications. Comparable to Kodyna as a niche high-power-density motor specialist pursuing cross-industry electrification opportunities (marine, light EV, urban mobility).
• Magnax: Belgian axial-flux PM motor developer focused on high-torque, compact motors for EVs, aerospace and industrial applications. Comparable to Kodyna on the core technology proposition (high power density in compact form factor) and target industries where weight/volume efficiency is critical.
• YASA (Mercedes-Benz AG): UK axial-flux PM motor specialist (now owned by Mercedes-Benz) producing ultra-compact high-power-density motors for premium automotive and aerospace applications. Directly comparable technology stack to Kodyna's ultra-compact PM motor programme, though at much larger scale and with automotive volume orientation.
• Equipmake: UK electric motor and powertrain specialist with proprietary high-power-density PM motors for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications. Comparable to Kodyna on technology differentiation (compact, high-power-density PM motors) and target verticals including motorsport, aerospace and industrial electrification.

Direct peers

• Sevo AS: Norwegian developer of high-efficiency permanent magnet electric motors and integrated motor controllers for subsea, marine and demanding industrial applications. Closely comparable to Kodyna on technology stack (PM motors + integrated controllers), customer profile (Norwegian demanding B2B) and company scale.

Broad incumbents

• Nidec Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of electric motors, including automotive traction motors, appliance motors and industrial motors. Broad incumbent in the same underlying motor technology space as Kodyna, but competing through volume manufacturing across many verticals rather than bespoke high-power-density designs.
• Siemens (Motion Control / Innomotics): Global industrial automation and drives giant offering servo motors, motor controllers and integrated drivetrain solutions for factory automation, marine and mobility applications. Broad incumbent overlapping with Kodyna's servo and motor controller competencies, but with much broader portfolio and global reach.
• ABB (Motors & Drives): Global leader in industrial electric motors, drives and motion control across industrial, marine, automotive and infrastructure applications. Broad incumbent competing with Kodyna in industrial motors/drives, but at scale, with a much wider portfolio and global service network rather than niche specialisation.
• Bosch (Automotive Electronics / Powertrain): Global Tier-1 automotive supplier of electric powertrain components, motor controllers, sensors and electrified drivetrain systems. Comparable to Kodyna on automotive electrification and motor-controller competencies, but at vastly larger scale and serving automotive OEMs globally.

Others

• Kitron ASA: Norwegian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company serving defence, aerospace, energy and industrial customers. Comparable as a Norwegian mechatronics/electronics ecosystem peer serving overlapping defence and industrial customers, though operating at EMS scale rather than as an ODMspecialist like Kodyna.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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