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DYNICS
DYNICS is an industrial technology and OT cybersecurity firm, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.
DYNICS
DYNICS was founded in 1997 as an industrial technology company, evolving from Ann Arbor Technologies, which dates to 1988. The firm designs, fabricates, and assembles its own industrial computers, switches, and OT security products in its 37,500-square-foot Michigan facility. Its solutions serve sectors including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing—clients include Ford, Goodyear, Pratt & Whitney, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo (per firm website). The firm's investment strategy spans three core areas: PC-based hardware for plant-floor computing, OT cybersecurity with products like ICS360.Defender and Net-Optix software-defined networking, and data visualization software that manages digital signage and industrial interfaces. DYNICS also produces industrial switches that support software-defined networking (SDN) and Layer 2/3 functionality. The company targets North American industrial enterprises and distributes globally through a channel partner program. DYNICS employs a team with over 75 years of combined engineering experience, with more than three-quarters of staff working directly on product development, design, assembly, and service. In 2025, the firm exhibited at Automate 2026 in Chicago, showcasing its latest industrial computing and OT cybersecurity solutions (per firm website). The family office structure is not publicly detailed, but the firm's ownership remains private. A key differentiator is DYNICS's vertical integration: all hardware is fabricated, assembled, and tested under one roof in Michigan, giving the firm direct control over quality and customization. This plant-floor heritage—founders and engineers with hands-on manufacturing experience—shapes its product design and positions it differently from resellers or software-only OT security vendors.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1997
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Ann Arbor
Corporate office
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Additional offices
New York · Pullman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns DYNICS?
DYNICS is privately held, structured as a single-family office under the founding family. The firm does not publicly disclose the name of the current owner or CEO.
What does DYNICS invest in?
DYNICS invests in its own industrial hardware, software, and OT cybersecurity products. It develops PC-based computers, industrial switches, OT security tools (e.g., ICS360.Defender), and data visualization software for plant-floor environments.
Does DYNICS make co-investments or external fund commitments?
No public evidence suggests DYNICS makes co-investments or outside fund commitments. The firm appears to deploy capital directly into its own manufacturing, R&D, and distribution operations.
Who are DYNICS's primary clients?
DYNICS lists Ford, Goodyear, Pratt & Whitney, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo as clients (per firm website). These companies use DYNICS hardware, software, and cybersecurity solutions in their industrial operations.
Is DYNICS focused on any specific geographic markets?
DYNICS is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and operates additional offices in New York and Pullman. It serves North American industrial clients and distributes globally through a channel partner program.
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