Designing & Manufacturing Motor Control Electronics in the UK Since 2015
Zikodrive has been designing and manufacturing motor control electronics in the UK since 2015, supporting customers across industrial, commercial, and specialist applications. From the outset, our focus has been on delivering robust, high-performance motor control solutions that work reliably in real-world environments.
Our in-house team brings together expertise in power electronics, embedded software, and system-level motor control. This allows us to design controllers that are not only technically sound, but also practical to integrate, commission, and support throughout their lifecycle. By keeping design and manufacturing closely aligned, we maintain tight control over quality, consistency, and long-term availability.
All Zikodrive products are developed and built in the UK, enabling close collaboration with customers and fast, responsive engineering support. Whether working with brushed DC, stepper, brushless DC (BLDC), permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), or sensorless control systems, we take an application-driven approach to every project.
Over the years, we have helped customers navigate the challenges of motor selection, controller specification, and system optimisation, from early prototypes through to volume production. Our experience across a wide range of motor types and use cases means we can identify potential issues early and deliver solutions that perform as expected.
Since 2015, Zikodrive has remained committed to one goal: optimised motor control, designed and manufactured in the UK.
Our Story & History
Zikodrive was founded in 2015 with a clear objective: to design motor control electronics that deliver reliable, optimised performance in real-world applications. From the beginning, the company was built around a strong engineering mindset, focusing on practical solutions rather than theoretical complexity.
The early years were shaped by close collaboration with customers, often working on challenging applications where standard, off-the-shelf controllers fell short. These projects helped establish Zikodrive’s core strengths in power electronics, embedded control, and system-level motor optimisation, while reinforcing the importance of robust design and clear, well-documented behaviour.
As the business grew, Zikodrive expanded its capabilities to support a wider range of motor types and control strategies, including brushless and sensorless technologies. Throughout this growth, design and manufacturing have remained firmly based in the UK, allowing tight control over quality and rapid feedback between development, production, and support.
Experience gained across multiple industries has shaped a consistent, methodical approach to motor control — one that prioritises getting things right first time, simplifying integration, and supporting products throughout their operational life.
Today, Zikodrive continues to build on this foundation, combining proven engineering principles with modern control techniques. Our history is defined not by rapid expansion, but by steady refinement, long-term customer relationships, and a continued focus on delivering dependable motor control solutions.
Our Capabilities / What we do
Zikodrive specialises in the design and manufacture of motor control electronics, supporting customers from initial concept through to production and long-term support. Our work spans the full motor control ecosystem, combining hardware, software, and system-level expertise to deliver reliable, optimised solutions.
We design motor controllers for a wide range of motor types, including brushed DC, stepper, brushless DC (BLDC), permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), and sensorless systems. Our capabilities cover both simple control schemes and advanced techniques such as closed-loop speed and torque control and field-oriented control (FOC), selected to suit the specific needs of each application.
In addition to controller hardware, we develop embedded firmware and configuration tools that make systems easier to integrate, commission, and maintain. We place strong emphasis on clarity, robustness, and diagnostic visibility, helping customers understand how their systems behave in real operating conditions.
Our manufacturing capability is fully UK-based, allowing close alignment between design, build, and quality control. This ensures consistency across production runs and enables rapid response to engineering changes or application-specific requirements.
Beyond products, we provide engineering support and consultancy to help customers specify the right motor control solution, address performance challenges, and optimise existing systems. Whether developing a new product or improving an established design, Zikodrive brings a practical, engineering-led approach focused on delivering dependable motor control.
Innovation & Future Vision
As motor-driven applications continue to demand higher efficiency, greater flexibility, and tighter system integration, we are investing in control platforms that can adapt to a wide range of motor types and operating conditions. This includes ongoing development of advanced control techniques, improved sensorless operation, and software architectures that simplify configuration and optimisation across multiple applications.
We see the future of motor control as increasingly software-defined, with greater emphasis on diagnostics, data visibility, and lifecycle support. By building controllers that are easier to commission, monitor, and update, we help customers reduce downtime, improve consistency, and extend product life.
Innovation also extends to how we work with our customers. Early engagement, clear specification, and iterative optimisation allow us to identify risks sooner and deliver solutions that perform as expected in the field. This collaborative approach ensures that new capabilities translate into real benefits, not unnecessary complexity.
Looking ahead, Zikodrive’s vision is to continue refining motor control technology to make it more accessible, robust, and efficient. By combining deep technical expertise with a disciplined, application-driven mindset, we aim to support the next generation of motor-driven systems with dependable, optimised control solutions.
Why choose Zikodrive for your motor control project?
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At Zikodrive, we provide a fully vertically integrated motor controller design and manufacturing service, offering complete control of every stage — from concept to production. This approach allows us to deliver optimised motor control solutions that are efficient, reliable, and precisely matched to the customer’s needs.
Our process begins with consultative design, where we work closely with clients to define electrical, mechanical, and software requirements. Using our in-house expertise in embedded C firmware, hardware design, and motor control algorithms, we create bespoke controllers optimised for specific performance goals — whether that’s torque precision, energy efficiency, or communication flexibility.
Once the design is finalised, prototyping and validation take place. We handle PCB layout, firmware programming, testing, and compliance verification under one roof, ensuring rapid iteration and total design integrity. Because every stage remains in-house, we maintain seamless traceability and high quality throughout development.
Our integrated manufacturing and assembly capabilities enable short lead times, scalable production, and rigorous end-of-line testing to ensure every controller performs to specification. The result is a reliable, production-ready solution backed by engineering support and long-term supply stability.
This end-to-end capability means customers benefit from a single partner responsible for performance, quality, and delivery — a partner deeply invested in achieving their technical and commercial success.
Certifications & Compliance
Zikodrive designs and manufactures motor control electronics with a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Our products are developed to meet the relevant international standards required for industrial and commercial motor control applications, helping customers integrate our solutions with confidence.
From the earliest design stages, compliance considerations are built into our engineering process. This includes electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and environmental requirements, as well as robust protection mechanisms within the controller itself. By addressing these factors early, we reduce risk and avoid costly redesigns later in the product lifecycle.
Where applicable, Zikodrive motor controllers are designed to support compliance with standards such as CE and UKCA marking, including relevant directives for low voltage equipment, EMC, and restricted substances. We work closely with customers to ensure that system-level compliance requirements are clearly understood, recognising that final certification often depends on the complete end product rather than individual components.
Our UK-based manufacturing and quality control processes enable consistent build standards and traceability across production runs. Documentation, test records, and supporting technical information are maintained to assist customers during certification, validation, and audit activities.
By combining disciplined engineering, clear documentation, and an understanding of regulatory requirements, Zikodrive helps simplify the compliance process and supports the delivery of safe, reliable motor control systems into regulated markets.
Client Testimonials
"We are very pleased with Zikodrive’s service and the quality of collaboration between our teams in successfully developing our custom electronics boards. Their team has been consistently attentive, responsive, and highly knowledgeable throughout the process. We value the strong communication and professionalism they bring to every stage of the collaboration"
“It was a pleasure to work with Phil and the team. They provided essential knowledge and skills, on time and on budget.”
"Zikodrive has a responsive development team with intelligent grasp of the applications. Valuable input to the design and seamless cooperation contributed to an enjoyable development project."
“[Zikodrive] are allowing us to go into markets that we could not previously tap”