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About Us

NiLAB GmbH is an Austrian technology leader specializing in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and distribution of customized linear systems for the automation industry. 

Our Commitment: Committed to delivering the highest quality and reliability, we provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions for demanding applications. By leveraging the latest technologies and processes, we ensure our customers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Our Product Range: Our product portfolio encompasses a wide range of linear actuators (tubular linear motors and ironcore linear motors), linear axes, AC and DC servo drives and automation software, tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers.

Our Customers: We serve as a trusted partner to global leaders in the manufacturing of automated machinery and equipment across various industries, including packaging, medical technology, semiconductors, paper, food & beverage, and wearables. By optimizing production processes and enhancing competitiveness, we empower our customers to achieve their goals.

Our Value Proposition: Our customers appreciate our comprehensive product range, from powerful large motors to precise small motors, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality. Our global distribution network and rapid product availability make us a reliable partner for customers worldwide.

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Our staff is important for us

To have a team of high-qualified people who love what they do is the key for our success. Teamwork, further training and the chance of promotion are important values for us which we respect.

Katharina Pirker

Co-Founder, Sales and Marketing Manager

Over 12 years of experience in sales of mechanical components and linear motors
Over 10 years of experience in Social Media Marketing (AdWords, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Marco Gavesi

CEO & CTO

Over 20 years of experience in electronic design, both digital and analog, Hardware and Software in various fields: implantable medical devices, automatic identification readers, and industrial automation

15 years of experience in Direct Drive technologies and their application in automated machines using Servo Drives, PLCs, and HMI interfaces

We live innovation

The name NiLAB stands for high-quality products for the Automation Industry. In search of tomorrow’s trends, we are looking beyond the immediate horizon to meet the requests of the market, which are constantly changing. Our goal is to offer to our customers the perfect solution for their applications. Thanks to years of experience we impress our customers with innovative products which guarantee a competitive advantage.

Awards

  • 2018

    Born Global Champion

  • 2017

    Phönix in the category Start-up International

  • 2016

    TD IKT in the category Industry 4.0

Die wichtigsten Meilensteine

  • 2025

    ISO 9001:2015 Certification.

  • 2022-2023

    NiLAB is set for continued growth with the market launch of the integrated motor sliding guides MCSS, the EtherCAT bus converter and the integration of the CANopen fieldbus into NLi motors.

  • 2021

    NiLAB GmbH develops and produces together with the company Motus Tech srl the new line of linear axes.

  • 2019-2020

    The miniature tubular linear motors NLi080 e NLi120 and the standard linear motors GDI are now available with the option of a low-voltage, integrated drive with one of the following fieldbuses: EtherCAT, CANopen, Profinet or EtherNET/IP.

  • 2018

    Development nano positioners.

  • 2017

    Market launch of the miniature tubular linear motors NLi080. For the first time, the drive is integrated in the motor. Furthermore, our mini-motors have integrated diagnostic and safety functions which meet the requirements of Industry 4.0.

  • 2017

    Acquisition of the company NITEK Linear motors and moving of the production line of the standard linear motors from Italy to Austria.

  • 2016

    Founding NiLAB GmbH.