What SANLAB ROBOTICS LIMITED does

SANLAB Robotics Limited (operating as SANLAB Simulation) is a Turkish-headquartered designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical Stewart platform (hexapod) motion systems and integrated simulators, headquartered at Kartal in Istanbul with additional R&D centers in Konya, Gebze, and Teknopark Istanbul, and a regional office at Warwick Science Park in the United Kingdom. The company builds high-precision motion platforms spanning 2DOF, 3DOF, and 6DOF configurations with payloads ranging from 50 kg laboratory units up to 25,000 kg (25-ton) heavy-load platforms used in tank simulators, alongside stabilized platforms for maritime and defense applications, EL/AZ positioners, and a suite of turnkey simulators covering driver-in-the-loop, racing, flight, heavy equipment, and workforce development use cases. Core technology relies on electro-mechanical actuators rather than hydraulic systems, providing higher precision, lower maintenance, and zero leakage risk, with IP66-rated outdoor variants and IMU-integrated stabilization for harsh environments.

The company's customer base spans defense primes (ASELSAN, Havelsan, MKE, Turkish Armed Forces), automotive OEMs and tier-1s (TOGG, Ford, Isuzu, BASF, Linde), industrial and marine (Fincantieri, Hybridlifts), and training/vocational end markets. Named engagements include ASELSAN using SANLAB platforms for turret system testing, TOGG using the DIL simulator for vehicle development, and OPINA using DIL for autonomous vehicle research under EU support. The product portfolio is increasingly integrated with third-party simulation ecosystems through proprietary MotionBridge software, which connects SANLAB platforms to Unreal Engine for real-time virtual production and simulation, alongside compatibility with IPG Truckmaker, MATLAB/Simulink, and Starlink LEO satellite systems.

SANLAB's revenue model is primarily one-time hardware sales of high-value motion platforms and simulators, supplemented by custom engineering and integration services for defense and industrial clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with inquiries routed through a dedicated request channel. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales from Istanbul with a global distributor network of 10+ authorized partners across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, supported by participation in major defense and industrial trade shows (IDEF, MSPO, SAHA EXPO), industry associations (techUK, ERF), and digital content marketing.

Name

SANLAB ROBOTICS LIMITED

Legal name

SANLAB Simulation

Website

https://sanlab.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SANLAB Robotics Limited (SANLAB Simulation) is a Turkish designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical Stewart platform motion systems and integrated simulators, serving defense, automotive, marine, heavy equipment, and workforce development clients across more than 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motion Platform Hardware Sales: SANLAB generates primary revenue from the sale of high-precision motion platforms (6DOF Stewart, 3DOF, 2DOF) ranging from small laboratory units (50 kg payload) to ultra-heavy industrial systems (25,000 kg payload). These are sold as complete turnkey systems with customization options including IP66 outdoor variants.
2. Simulator Systems Sales: Sale of complete simulator systems including Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators, heavy equipment simulators (SIMPRO series), flight simulators, racing simulators (SISO MOTION), and workforce development simulators (welding, painting, EV). Systems are sold with various configuration options including motion-enabled and static variants.
3. Stabilized Platform Systems: Sale of 2DOF stabilized platforms for marine, defense, and aerospace applications including satellite stabilizers (Starlink-compatible), UAV landing stabilizers, and heavy payload stabilizers with payloads from 20 kg to 300 kg.
4. Positioning Systems: Sale of elevation-over-azimuth (EL/AZ) positioners (SP200 and SP400) for satellite tracking, radar testing, and industrial measurement applications with precision accuracy specifications.
5. Professional Services and Custom Integration: Custom engineering services for tailored motion platform solutions, including specialized actuator configurations, software integration, and system-level customization to meet unique project specifications for defense, automotive, and industrial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SANLAB designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision electro-mechanical motion platforms (6DOF Stewart/hexapod, 3DOF, 2DOF) with payload capacities from 50 kg to 25,000 kg, along with complete simulator systems (driver-in-the-loop, flight, racing, heavy equipment, vocational training) and 2DOF stabilized platforms for marine and defense applications. The company serves defense, automotive, marine, heavy equipment, and film/media sectors globally via direct enterprise sales and an authorized distributor network.

Product overview

SANLAB develops a comprehensive portfolio of precision motion platforms and simulation systems organized into three core product lines: (1) Motion Platforms including 6DOF Stewart hexapod platforms (payloads 50-14,000 kg), 3DOF platforms (500-1,000 kg), and 2DOF heavy-load platforms (up to 25,000 kg); (2) Stabilizers and Positioners including Satellite Stabilizers (SConnect), UAV Stabilizers (SLAND), Heavy Payload Stabilizers (SS150/SS300), and EL/AZ Positioners (SP200/SP400); and (3) Simulation Systems including Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) Simulators, SISO MOTION Racing Simulators, 6DOF Flight Simulators, SIMPRO Heavy Equipment Simulators (excavators, bulldozers, forklifts, telehandlers), and Workforce Development Simulators (EV, Welding, Painting). All solutions feature electro-mechanical actuators with optional IP66 protection and support integration with Unreal Engine, MATLAB/Simulink, IPG Truckmaker, Starlink, and VR/AR platforms. The portfolio serves defense, automotive, marine, film production, and vocational training sectors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIMPRO: Heavy equipment simulator series for excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, telehandlers, and reach trucks
• SISO MOTION
• SMOTION
• MotionBridge
• SANLAB Academy

Products and services

• 6DOF Stewart Platform Motion Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Outdoor motion platforms operate reliably in temperatures from -20°C to +50°C, with storage range from -30°C to +60°C, and IP66 protection against water and dust
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BuildmocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuildmo is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in the USA (Alexandria, Virginia), providing local sales, technical support, and logistics for the American R&D and technology sectors.
• QuakelogiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuakelogic is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in the USA (San Francisco, California), serving the US market with specialized support for R&D and simulation needs.
• ForcepolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForcepol is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in Poland, supporting the European defense and industrial simulation markets.
• AbintraxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbintrax is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in Italy, providing specialized support for the European industrial and simulation markets.
• TDMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTDM is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in Saudi Arabia, serving the Middle East market with advanced training and robotics technologies.
• Edit MicrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdit Micro is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in South Africa, ensuring availability of advanced training and robotics technologies in the African region.
• The Imperium AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Imperium Alliance is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in Pakistan, providing local sales and technical support for South Asian markets.
• SyngientcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyngient is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in India, supporting South Asian market development for workforce development and industrial automation solutions.
• Advance Technology ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvance Technology Consortium is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in Bangladesh, serving the South Asian emerging markets with simulation technologies.
• VR SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVR Solutions is an authorized distributor for SANLAB in Vietnam, supporting Southeast Asian market presence with simulation and robotics solutions.
• techUKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANLAB joined techUK as a member and Co-founder Evren Emre was nominated for the People Award at techUK Annual Dinner 2025, representing the company's engagement with the UK technology and defense ecosystem.
• Akım Metal & SMB TechnicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAt MSPO 2024 in Poland, SANLAB's 3DOF motion systems were demonstrated at the Akım Metal & SMB Technics booth, suggesting a co-marketing or distribution partnership in the Polish market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• VI-Grade: Provider of Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators and vehicle dynamics solutions for automotive OEMs and suppliers. Directly comparable to SANLAB's SM1800 DIL simulator and ADAS/autonomous vehicle development use cases.
• Ansible Motion: UK-based specialist in driving simulators and motion platforms (Delta, Sigma, Theta product lines) using Stewart platform technology. Directly comparable to SANLAB's DIL, vehicle dynamics, and automotive test offerings.
• D-BOX Technologies: Designer and manufacturer of motion platforms and haptic systems used in simulation, entertainment, and training. Comparable to SANLAB in 2DOF/3DOF motion platform architecture and racing/training simulator deployments.
• Moog Inc. Global leader in high-precision motion control and electro-mechanical actuators with a substantial simulation and test business serving defense, aerospace, and automotive customers. Closest direct competitor to SANLAB in 6DOF Stewart platform technology and motion-base simulation.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Multinational defense and aerospace conglomerate with significant military training and simulation offerings, including electronic warfare and defense system testing. Comparable in defense testing/simulation but operates at vastly larger scale.
• CAE: Global training systems integrator with deep defense and civil aviation simulation businesses, including full-flight simulators. Overlaps with SANLAB's flight simulator and defense training segments as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio.
• AVL List GmbH: Largest independent company for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive sector, with powertrain, ADAS, and vehicle dynamics simulation capabilities. Comparable to SANLAB's automotive DIL and vehicle testing business as a much larger established player.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of industrial motion control systems, electric actuators, and linear/rotary motion products. Comparable to SANLAB's electro-mechanical actuation technology and motion platform portfolio at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Saginomiya Seisakusho: Japanese manufacturer specializing in precision motion control, actuators, and stabilization equipment. Comparable in precision servo/actuation technology relevant to SANLAB's stabilized platforms, but primarily serves the Japanese and broader Asian market.

Emerging players

• CXC Simulations: Manufacturer of professional-grade racing and flight simulators with motion platforms. Comparable niche overlap with SANLAB's SISO MOTION racing simulator and flight simulator product lines, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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