Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Johnson Electric, Oct 2004
- Raised $562k grant led by Europa, Dec 2020
- Raised $514k grant, Apr 2019
Total raised
$5.8M
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1992
Headcount
99
HQ
Yokne'am Illit, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Nanomotion, founded in 1992, is a designer and manufacturer of motion system products such as standard shutters, evaluation kits, drive strips, and drivers & controllers. The company utilizes proprietary ultrasonic standing wave piezoelectric technology to create compact, precise, and high-resolution ceramic servo motors, drivers, and controllers. Their motion solutions are used in various applications across optronics, semiconductor, biomedical, and other industrial sectors. Nanomotion was acquired by Johnson Electric in 2004 and operates as a subsidiary.
Funding history · 7 rounds · $5.8M total
2025-10
Grant
Undisclosed
reconcile
2023-01
Grant
Undisclosed
reconcile
2020-12
Grant
$562K
reconcile
★ Europa
2019-04
Grant
$514K
reconcile
2017-04
Grant
Undisclosed
reconcile
2015-04
Grant
Undisclosed
reconcile
1996-10
IPO
$3.2M
reconcile
★ Mofet★ Marathon★ Nitzanim
Headcount over time
From 54 (2018-09) to 99 (2026-01) · +45 (+83%) · 58 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Nanomotion's primary business?
- Nanomotion designs and manufactures advanced motion systems, sub-system modules, and piezo motor/drive components based on proprietary ultrasonic standing wave piezoelectric technology.
- When was Nanomotion founded?
- Nanomotion was founded in August 1992.
- What is the current status of Nanomotion?
- Nanomotion was acquired by Johnson Electric in October 2004 and has operated as a subsidiary since 2005.
- How many employees does Nanomotion have?
- Nanomotion has an employee count in the 51-200 range.
- Where is Nanomotion's headquarters located?
- Nanomotion's headquarters is located in Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel.
- What industries does Nanomotion's technology serve?
- Nanomotion's motion solutions are suitable for applications in optronics, semiconductor, medical, metrology, and other industrial sectors.
- Does Nanomotion hold any patents?
- Yes, Nanomotion holds 1 patent.
- Who is the General Manager of Nanomotion?
- Shmulik Leshem serves as the General Manager of Nanomotion.
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Simulation & ImagingUltrasound
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesMedical Devices IndustryIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospaceDefenseSemiconductors & Electronics
Business model
B2BB2G
Highlights
1 Patents
Tags
motion-controlmaterialsultrasoundopticsenginesroboticsautomationspace-techmedical-devicesdefenseaerospaceelectronic-manufacturingnanotechnologyoptronics
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | nanomotion.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/75836 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/user/Nanomotionchannel |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q30291020 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | NANOMOTION LTD. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Employees (exact) | 99 |
| Offices | Ronkonkoma |
| Status reason | Acquired by Johnson Electric on Oct 2004 |
| Wikidata QID | Q30291020 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Johnson Electric 2004-10
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 44 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 3 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | nanomotion.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q30291020 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 2 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 511708414 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 1992-08-02 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — annual_report (1), people (1) |
| Registered address | הכרמל 6 יקנעם עילית |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2026-07-21 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |