What MSControl does

MSControl is a Polish industrial automation integrator that designs, builds, and commissions custom manufacturing equipment for production lines. Approximately 90% of projects are bespoke one-off implementations covering robotic cells, automated assembly stations, vision-based quality control, palletizing, heat staking, paint and press shop transport systems, and seat manufacturing technology. The company integrates components from a broad vendor ecosystem — Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Beckhoff PLCs; ABB, KUKA, and Omron robots; Keyence and Cognex vision systems; Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Weiss, SEW, Schunk, and Schmersal components — into turnkey stations delivered to manufacturing customers.

The business operates as a sole proprietorship under founder Michał Smolatrczyk, headquartered in Sośnicowice, Śląskie, with 11 employees providing full mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotics, and project management capability in-house. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with no public pricing disclosed; initial engagement is via free 15-minute technical consultations. The customer base is concentrated among European and Asian automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers — Volkswagen (China and Hungary plants), Mazda Changchun, Opel Rüsselsheim, KIA Žilina, Opel Cascada seating — plus Swedwood (IKEA) for furniture manufacturing. In 2025 the company launched six new productized stations (PCB press-fit assembly, palletizing, gasket and rubber bushing vision inspection, battery pressing/screwing, manipulators), signaling expansion beyond its traditional automotive seating core into EV battery manufacturing and broader industrial assembly.

Name

MSControl

Legal name

MSControl (Michał Smolatrczyk)

Website

https://mscontrol.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MSControl is a Polish industrial automation integrator that designs and commissions custom robotic cells, assembly stations, vision inspection systems, and transport lines for manufacturing customers, primarily European and Asian automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Custom robotic cells
• Automated assembly stations
• Machine vision inspection
• Production line integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sośnicowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems Design and Build: Project-based revenue from designing, constructing, and deploying custom industrial automation systems, robotic cells, production lines, and specialized machinery. Approximately 90% of projects are individual implementations that will not see another version.
2. Automation Integration Services: Services including electrical and mechanical project design, PLC and robot programming, system integration, commissioning, FAT and SAT testing, operator training, and documentation delivery.
3. Modification and Modernization Services: Modernization of existing production lines, machines, and equipment to adapt to new product references or improve performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MSControl designs, engineers and commissions custom industrial automation systems for manufacturing clients. Core offerings include bespoke robotic manufacturing cells, automated assembly and pressing stations (including battery module and PCB assembly), 100% vision-based quality inspection stations, palletizing cells, heat staking equipment, and complete production transport systems (paint shop, press shop, internal conveyor). Each project integrates PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff), industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, Omron), vision systems (Keyence, Cognex), pneumatics, servo drives and presses into a unique one-off solution, with full lifecycle support from feasibility analysis through commissioning, FAT/SAT testing and operator training.

Product overview

MSControl is an industrial automation company specializing in custom manufacturing automation and robotics solutions. The product portfolio includes: (1) Automatic Machines - fully automated production lines, transport systems, and inspection stations; (2) Robotic Cells - integrated work cells with KUKA, ABB, and Omron robots for handling, assembly, and palettizing; (3) Assembly Stations - manual, semi-automatic, and automatic stations for various assembly operations; (4) Vision Systems - Keyence, Cognex-based inspection stations for quality control, part identification, and dimensional measurement; (5) Heat Staking - thermal forming equipment for plastic-metal joining; (6) Seat Technology - comprehensive solutions for automotive seat manufacturing including pressing, testing, and safety verification; (7) Transport Systems - conveyor, body transport, and internal logistics solutions; (8) Measuring Instruments - custom gauges, grippers, and testers. Approximately 90% of projects are custom, one-of-a-kind designs. Core technologies include Siemens PLC/HMI (S7-1200, S7-400), industrial robots (KUKA, ABB, Omron), vision systems (Keyence, Cognex), rotary tables (Weiss), and presses (TOX, Bosch Rexroth, Schmidt).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic Machines (Maszyny automatyczne) Custom-designed fully automatic machines including transport systems, storage solutions, precision inspection stations, production lines, and automatic/semi-automatic assembly stations for manufacturing clients. Delivered as bespoke engineered projects with full documentation including 3D models and construction drawings.
• Robotic Manufacturing Cells (Zrobotyzowane gniazda produkcyjne) Complete robotic work cells integrating ABB robots, Weiss rotary tables, Festo pneumatics, Bosch Rexroth linear drives, and TOX presses for assembly operations, with cycle times as fast as 6.5 seconds. Sold as bespoke cells to manufacturing clients.
• Robotic Cells for Manual Station Robotization (Cele zrobotyzowane) Robotic cells replacing manual production with automatic systems, including cell design, electrical design, KUKA robot integration, automation integration, commissioning and testing. Cited 2.5-year ROI with reduction of three operators.
• Palletizing Station (Stanowisko do paletyzacji) Fully automated palletizing station using ABB IRB360 FlexPicker delta robots, ABB IRB660 palletizing robot, and Cognex vision system for part identification. Achieves up to 50 parts per minute with 9-second cycle time.
• PCB Automatic Assembly Station (Stanowisko do automatycznego montażu płytki PCB) Fully automated station for PCB press-fit assembly into enclosures, integrating Keyence vision systems, laser profilometer, automatic press, functional testers, Siemens S7-1200 PLC, HMI, IO-Link and full traceability.
• Automatic Vision Inspection Station (Automatyczne stanowisko kontroli wizyjnej) Automated vision inspection station for rubber bushings using Omron SCARA robot, Weiss rotary table, and Keyence vision and laser systems for surface and dimensional inspection.
• Gasket Inspection Station (Stanowisko kontroli uszczelki) Fully automated visual inspection station for gaskets featuring 4-sector rotary table, 4 Keyence cameras with dedicated lighting, and pneumatic sorting of OK/NOK parts.
• Battery Pressing and Screwing Station (Stanowisko do ściskania i skręcania) Two semi-automatic stations for battery module assembly with Bosch Rexroth Smart Function Kit electric press, ASG-SD2500-20PL torque wrench, traceability integration, and 90-second cycle time.
• Manual Manipulators (Manipulatory) Two manual manipulator units with pneumatic grippers and rotation system for ergonomic transport of automotive seats between production lines.
• Crimping Stations (Stanowiska do zaciskania) Two crimping stations integrating Siemens PLC, Festo pneumatics, Bosch linear drives, and TOX presses for sheet metal forming operations.
• Heat Staking (Heatstaking) Thermal forming stations joining different materials (typically plastic-metal such as PCB with enclosures), with precise regulation of temperature, feed speed, heating time, cooling time, and 0.01mm positioning accuracy.
• O-Ring Assembly Stations (Stacje montażowe - nakładanie o-ringów) Semi-automatic o-ring application stations with vision-based verification of ring application correctness, supporting multiple product references with reduced cycle time.
• Assembly Stations (Stanowiska montażowe) Manual and automatic assembly stations for production environments with vision control systems, multi-reference handling, easy changeover, and traceability integration.
• Leak Testing Stations (Stanowiska pomiarowe - szczelność) Leak testing stations using Ateq testers for automated measurement of part tightness in production environments.
• Vision Control Systems (Systemy kontroli wizyjnej) Mobile vision systems with Cognex cameras for multi-point part inspection, easy reference deployment, and PLC/HMI integration.
• Laser Marking Station (Stacja znakowania laserowego) Automatic laser marking station with vision control and conveyor transport for part identification and quality verification, 4-second cycle time.
• Robotic Cell for CNC Machine Robotization (Cela zrobotyzowana - robotyzacja maszyn CNC) Robotic cell for polymer ring fitting on motor rotors, integrated with Sinumerik lathe and pneumatic press, featuring KUKA KRC4 robot, automatic part loading/unloading, and 10-second cycle time.
• Robotic Handling and Loading Stations (Stanowiska zrobotyzowane - przenoszenie i załadunek) Robotic loading stations with ABB robots, buffering conveyors, and automatic part orientation via vision camera, achieving 5-second cycle time and 5000+ parts per shift.
• Body Transport System (System transportu karoserii) Body transport system for paint shop with Allen Bradley Guard Logix PLC, safety controllers, OPC server communication, and two superior system integrations.
• Paint Shop Transport System (System transportu dla lakierni) Complete paint shop transport system for Volkswagen with 36 Siemens S7-400 PLCs, advanced buffering algorithms, and integration with process installations.
• Press Shop Transport (Transport w tłoczni) Press shop material transport with 12 GUDEL ROBOBEAM manipulators across 4 presses (4500T, up to 15 SPM), featuring Beckhoff C62 controllers and real-time axis synchronization.
• Internal Transport System (System transportu wewnętrznego) Internal conveyor transport system with advanced routing logic, product counters, machine communication, and SEW Movimot drives, deployed at Swedwood/IKEA factory.
• Seat Technology Solutions (Technika siedzeń) Comprehensive automotive seat technology solutions including automatic pressing stations, robotic and manual loading stations, transport systems, assembly stations, quality gauges, and safety testers for headrests, hooks, SBR mats, and airbag systems.
• Measuring Instruments, Grippers and Testers (Przyrządy pomiarowe, chwytaki, testery) Custom-designed measuring instruments, grippers, testers, gauges, and production pallets for production automation, quality control, and adaptation of machines to new product references.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-second battery assembly cycle time
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary automation platform partner. MSControl integrates Siemens PLCs (S7-400, S7-300, S7-1200, FailSafe), HMI panels (TP700 Comfort, OP177, TP277, MP270), and TiaPortal programming environment across their automation solutions.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary robot manufacturer partner. MSControl integrates ABB robots including IRB360 FlexPicker delta robots for high-speed picking, IRB660 palletizing robots, and IRB1200 robots in their automated cells.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotics partner for industrial robot integration including KUKA KRC4 robot controllers. Used in robotic loading, handling, and CNC machine robotization applications.
• KeyencecoreTechnology or IntegrationVision systems partner. MSControl integrates Keyence vision systems including VS-L320CX, VS-L160MX, VS-L500CX cameras, profilometers (LJ-S8000), CA-DRM10X-DRM10DA illuminators, and 4-camera inspection systems for quality control.
• WeisssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRotary table partner. MSControl integrates Weiss TC120G and TC150 6-position rotary tables in automated assembly and inspection stations.
• OmronsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSCARA robot partner. MSControl integrates Omron RS4 4-axis SCARA robots in automated visual inspection and assembly stations.
• Bosch RexrothsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDrives and linear motion partner. MSControl integrates Bosch Rexroth Indradrive servo drives and linear actuators in automation systems.
• FestosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPneumatics partner. MSControl integrates Festo pneumatic components and systems across their automation stations.
• Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationAlternative PLC and HMI platform. MSControl uses Allen Bradley Guard Logix 5000 series PLCs and PowerFlex drives in some automotive applications.
• SEW EurodrivesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDrives and motors partner. MSControl integrates SEW Movimot, Movitrack, Movidrive, and MoviPro drives and motors in conveyor and transport systems.
• CognexcoreTechnology or IntegrationVision systems partner. MSControl integrates Cognex cameras for visual inspection, screw control, and quality verification systems.
• SchunksecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGripper and sensor partner. MSControl integrates Schunk pneumatic grippers and sensor systems in robotic applications.
• SMCsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPneumatics partner. MSControl integrates SMC pneumatic components in robotic cells and automation stations.
• SchmersalsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSafety components partner. MSControl integrates Schmersal safety sensors and controllers in robotic cells for machine safety compliance.
• BeckhoffsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAutomation platform partner. MSControl uses Beckhoff C62 PLCs with Profibus, ASi, Sercos, Ethernet, and RTE fieldbuses in high-speed press applications.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ATS Automation Tooling Systems: Canadian custom automation integrator serving automotive, EV battery, and industrial customers with project-based revenue and similar full-lifecycle engineering services. Most direct comparable business model to MSControl, though at far greater scale.
• Comau: Italian automotive-focused systems integrator with strong presence in body assembly, paint shops, and EV battery cell manufacturing — directly overlapping MSControl's automotive paint shop, press shop, and battery assembly reference projects.
• Dürr AG: German global leader in paint shop and finishing system technology. MSControl's VW and Mazda paint shop transport projects place it in the same vertical, though Dürr operates at massively larger scale with standardized product lines.
• Grenzebach Group: German mid-cap systems integrator serving automotive, building materials, and intralogistics with custom automation cells and production lines. Highly comparable project-based business model and customer base to MSControl.
• FFT (EDAG Group): German automotive systems integrator specializing in body-in-white, paint, and final assembly lines. Direct competitor for the same tier of automotive OEM contracts that MSControl has historically executed.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA AG: One of the largest industrial robot and automation system manufacturers globally and a supplier to MSControl (KUKA robots integrated into MSControl cells). Represents the upstream incumbent that captures higher margin on the hardware while MSControl does the integration work.
• Pilz GmbH & Co. KG: German automation safety specialist whose safety PLCs and controllers (used in MSControl cells via partners like Siemens) anchor the functional safety layer of automotive production lines. Adjacent incumbent in the same factory automation stack.
• SICK AG: German sensor and vision systems manufacturer with factory automation as a core vertical. Comparable to MSControl's vision system integration capability at the technology layer, while operating as a much larger established vendor.
• Phoenix Contact: German industrial automation and electrical connection specialist with broad PLC, I/O, and control cabinet offerings. Comparable technology footprint in industrial control, though at the components and platform level rather than project integration.
• Festo: Global pneumatics and automation components giant whose components MSControl integrates. As a broad incumbent Festo also offers its own automation engineering services, making it both a supplier and a competitor at the systems level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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