"A marathon, not a 100-meter sprint"
We are not here to run a short distance. We are here to tackle a marathon. It will take time, patience and determination.
RTA Group
The RTA Group is a leader in the motion control sector, specializing in stepper motor systems. It ranks No. 1 in Italy and No. 3 in Europe in the stepper motor drive segment.
Founded in 1976, the Group consists of three operating locations: RTA s.r.l. (Pavia, 1976), RTA Deutschland (Düsseldorf, 2001), and RTA India (Pune, 2019). Since 1989, RTA has been the exclusive distributor in Italy and Germany for Sanyo Denki products (stepper motors, brushless motors, and fans).
With over 1 million drives sold in Italy and in more than 40 countries, RTA stands out for its quality and reliability, guaranteed by UNI EN ISO 9001 certification.
Applications
12+ industrial sectors.
One single quality standard.
From medical systems to aerospace, from packaging to the textile industry: RTA drives operate in the most demanding global manufacturing environments.
Automation & Robotics
Packaging Machines
Metal Processing
Printing Machines
Medical Machines
Labeling Machines
Wood · Ceramics · Glass
Semiconductor Equipment
Textile Machines
Food & Beverage
Aerospace Ground Support
Lab & Life Science
75
drives installed since 1976
3
Countries served
70
months of international warranty
Since 1976
A trajectory of continuous innovation
1976
Foundation
Six engineers from the University of Pavia found RTA. Core business: industrial automation.
1983
R&D Focus
Specialization in stepper motors. First overseas commercial expansion.
1989
Sanyo Denki Partnership
Exclusive partnership with the Japanese group. Portfolio expanded to servo and cooling.
1995
Industrial Structure
From laboratory to industrial organization. First national commercial network.
2001
RTA Deutschland
Opening of Düsseldorf office. First structural overseas expansion.
2014
EtherCAT - First Mover in Italy
Top player in high-performance industrial fieldbus. Now at 4th generation.
2021
Robotics & India
Robotics division + Pune subsidiary. Simultaneous commercial and technological expansion.
2026
50th Anniversary
The marathon continues. New generations. Same ambition.