Trinamic Motion Control
Designs and manufactures high-performance integrated circuits (ICs) and embedded modules for motor and motion control, specializing in technologies that enable precise, efficient, and quiet motor operation.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Randt (Founder and former CEO); Tobias Wendlandt (Director, ADI Trinamic)
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Volkswagen Financial Services (early investor); Maxim Integrated (acquirer); Analog Devices (current parent company)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Integrated circuits (ICs) and embedded modules for motor and motion control, including StealthChop™, SilentStepSticks, and evaluation boards. Solutions focus on precise, efficient, and quiet motor operation for applications like robotics, 3D printing, and home automation.
Technological Advantage
Specialized focus on motion control, leading to best-in-class technologies for silent motor operation (StealthChop™), sensorless load detection (StallGuard™), and energy efficiency (CoolStep™), which simplifies development and improves performance for customers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing advanced, easy-to-integrate motion control components that reduce noise, increase precision, improve energy efficiency, and simplify the design process for complex automated systems.
How They Differentiate
Trinamic differentiates itself through its exclusive specialization in motion control, offering user-friendly, high-performance solutions that require minimal tuning. This deep focus has built a strong brand, particularly in communities like 3D printing, and their technology is now integrated into Analog Devices' broader portfolio.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, and manufacturers of automated systems, including 3D printers, CNC machines, robotics, medical devices, and factory automation equipment.
Industry Verticals
["3D Printing","Industrial Automation","Robotics","Medical & Lab Automation","Consumer Electronics"]
Competitors
Performance Motion Devices, INGENIA-CAT, Efficient Power Conversion
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by Maxim Integrated in 2020 and later became part of Analog Devices in 2021, expanding its reach in motion control technology.
Major Milestones
["2004: Founded in Hamburg, Germany.","2015: Became the leading motion control technology provider for the desktop 3D printing boom.","2020: Acquired by Maxim Integrated.","2021: Became part of Analog Devices following ADI's acquisition of Maxim Integrated."]
Notable Customers
Trinamic's technology is used in various automated systems, including AI food cutting robots (e.g., CUTR by ROBIT Inc.).