Novakon Co., Ltd.

What Novakon Co., Ltd. does

Novakon Co., Ltd. is a Taipei-based industrial automation and IIoT solutions provider founded in 2010 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of iBASE Technology (TPEx: 8050). The company designs and manufactures HMI operator panels, industrial Panel PCs, protocol conversion gateways, and proprietary visualization/protocol-conversion software (iFace Designer, iM Connect, and iM-Connect Universal), targeting machine builders, plant managers, and factory operators in factory automation, harsh-environment industries, building automation, and retail/cold-chain verticals. Its hardware portfolio spans ARM-based and x86-based platforms (ARM9, ARM Cortex-A8/A55, Intel Celeron J6412/N97, Core i5-1335U), with fanless, IP65/IP66/IP69K-rated enclosures including the Siemens Industrial Edge-certified NPP Series, NRP stainless steel panels, NFP slim-bezel, NOF open-frame, and NBP embedded box PCs.

The company supports 90%+ mainstream PLC driver coverage (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron, Beckhoff, Modbus), integrates with CODESYS, Tosibox, and iniNet SpiderControl, and connects to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud via MQTT and RESTful APIs. In 2023 it became the first certified Panel PC and edge device partner of the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem in Asia, and in 2025 its NPP-156P02 won Embedded World Best-in-Show. Distribution combines a global network of named resellers across 14+ countries (BRESSNER, NOVATEK Controls, Heitek, UTU Automation, and others) with direct enterprise sales and trade-show presence at Embedded World, SPS, Japan IT Week, and AUTOMATE. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, supplemented by software licensing for iFace Designer/iM Connect and ODM/OEM customization services; pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing, and over 90% of sales are overseas across 18 countries.

Name

Novakon Co., Ltd.

Legal name

Novakon Co., Ltd.

Website

https://novakon.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Novakon Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based subsidiary of iBASE Technology, designs and manufactures HMI panels, industrial Panel PCs, and IIoT software for factory automation, with global distribution and Siemens Industrial Edge certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of HMI operator panels, industrial panel PCs, protocol conversion gateways, and embedded box PCs. Products are sold directly and through global distributor network with pricing based on specifications and configuration.
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary HMI visualization software (iFace Designer) and protocol conversion software (iM Connect). Software is available as runtime bundled with hardware or as separate licenses.
3. ODM/OEM Services: Custom hardware and software design services including UI/UX design, protocol/PLC driver development, software function development, and software porting for specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Novakon designs and manufactures industrial HMI (Human-Machine Interface) operator panels, industrial panel PCs, and protocol conversion gateways for factory and process automation. The company develops proprietary visualization and data acquisition software (iFace Designer, iM Connect, iM-Connect Universal) and offers ODM/OEM customization services for industrial customers across factory automation, harsh environments, and building automation sectors.

Product overview

Novakon Co., Ltd. offers a comprehensive industrial automation and IIoT solution portfolio combining hardware and software. Hardware includes HMI Operator Panels (NK03 keypad HMI; N04, N07, P04, P07, P10, P12, P15 touch screen HMIs), Industrial Panel PCs (NPP Series modular panel PCs, NFP Series slim bezel, NOF open frame, NRP stainless steel, NBP embedded box PCs, NWH ARM-based control panel), and Protocol Conversion Gateway (GW-01). Software includes iFace Designer visualization software, iM Connect protocol conversion/data acquisition software, and iM-Connect Universal for Siemens Industrial Edge. The products integrate with major PLC brands (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), supporting digital transformation and Industry 4.0 for factory automation, legacy equipment digitalization, and IIoT applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iFace Designer®: Cross-platform HMI visualization software for creating industrial user interfaces
• iM Connect®
• iM-Connect Universal®

Products and services

• HMI Operator Panels Human-Machine Interface operator panels used by industrial operators to monitor and control machinery and processes in factory automation, harsh-environment, and building automation applications.
• Industrial Panel PCs Ruggedized panel PCs designed for harsh industrial environments, combining computing and display functions for factory automation and process control.
• Protocol Conversion Gateways Industrial gateways that convert between various industrial communication protocols, enabling interoperability between legacy and modern industrial equipment.
• iFace Designer Proprietary HMI visualization software used to design and configure operator screens and interfaces for Novakon operator panels and panel PCs.
• iM Connect Proprietary data acquisition and connectivity software that links Novakon industrial hardware with plant devices and systems.
• iM-Connect Universal Extended version of iM Connect providing broader protocol and device compatibility for industrial data acquisition environments.
• ODM/OEM Services Original Design Manufacturer and Original Equipment Manufacturer services for industrial customers requiring customized HMI hardware, panel PCs, gateways, or software solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 units deployed in CNC machines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• BRESSNER Technology GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 August 2024Partnership with leading German industrial IT solutions provider for distribution of Siemens Industrial Edge certified Panel PCs (NPP-156P01, NPP-215P01), Fanless embedded Box PC (NBP-01), and IIoT solutions in the German market.
• Siemens Industrial EdgecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Novakon is the first certified Panel PC device builder and first certified edge device partner in Asia for Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem. NPP Series Panel PCs are certified compatible with Siemens Industrial Edge Runtime, enabling edge computing and IIoT applications for machine builders and plant managers.
• CODESYScoreTechnology or Integration · 5 July 2021Novakon iFace Designer and iM Connect have built-in CODESYS PLCHandler for communication between CODESYS Soft PLCs and Novakon HMI panels through CODESYS V3 Ethernet over ARTI3 drivers.
• iBASE Technology (TPEx: 8050)coreOthersNovakon is a subsidiary of iBASE Technology, a domestically listed industrial PC manufacturer in Taiwan. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides corporate backing and potential synergies in industrial computing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 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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