NANOMOTION LTD

Their core work

Nanomotion is an Israeli manufacturer of piezoelectric (ultrasonic) motors and precision motion systems used in semiconductor equipment, metrology tools, and compact electromechanical applications. Their motors enable nanometer-level positioning accuracy required in advanced chip fabrication and industrial inspection systems. Within H2020, they contribute precision actuation components to large European semiconductor and manufacturing consortia, and have expanded into electric vehicle drivetrain modules where compact, efficient motor technology is critical.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Nanomotion's early H2020 work (2015–2019) focused squarely on semiconductor process equipment, contributing to the push toward 7nm and 5nm chip fabrication nodes through SeNaTe and TAKEMI5. From 2019 onward, they broadened into two directions: AI-driven metrology and inspection for Industry 4.0 (MADEin4), and modular electric vehicle components (Multi-Moby). This signals a deliberate diversification from pure semiconductor tooling toward wider industrial and mobility applications of their precision motion technology.

Nanomotion is diversifying its precision motor technology from semiconductor-only applications toward Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing and electric mobility — expect them to pursue more cross-sector motion control projects.

How they like to work

Nanomotion operates exclusively as a specialist participant, never leading consortia but consistently joining large Innovation Action projects (typically 20-30+ partners in ECSEL-type programs). With 101 unique partners across 14 countries, they function as a sought-after component supplier embedded in Europe's major semiconductor and electronics ecosystems. Their pattern suggests they are easy to integrate — they bring a well-defined technology contribution without requiring project leadership overhead.

Extensive European network with 101 unique consortium partners across 14 countries, built primarily through large ECSEL Innovation Actions in the semiconductor and electronics value chain. As an Israeli company, they bridge EU and non-EU innovation ecosystems.

What sets them apart

Nanomotion occupies a rare niche: they are one of very few companies worldwide producing piezoelectric motors at industrial scale for semiconductor and precision manufacturing applications. Their Israeli origin combined with deep integration into European ECSEL consortia makes them a bridge partner for projects needing non-EU advanced motion technology. For consortium builders, they offer a proven, well-defined component contribution — precision actuation — that slots cleanly into larger system-level projects without scope overlap.

Highlights from their portfolio

• TAKEMI5
  Targeted the 5nm semiconductor technology node — one of the most ambitious chip manufacturing programs in H2020, positioning Nanomotion at the frontier of nanoscale fabrication.
• Multi-Moby
  Represents a strategic pivot: their largest single EC contribution (€520K) and first move outside semiconductor equipment into electric vehicle mass manufacturing.
• MADEin4
  Bridges their semiconductor roots with Industry 4.0 — combining metrology, AI-driven inspection, and cyber-physical systems for digitized electronics manufacturing.