We support OEMs and end customers in becoming safer, more efficient, and more economical by upgrading their products with innovative sensors, control systems and software solutions.
MOBA Mobile Automation has been an established name in Mobile Automation for more than 50 years. Our know-how and years of experience in automation technology distinguish us as experts in the development and production of machine control systems, identification, mobile weighing technology, and flexible software solutions. Anywhere robust, reliable sensors, controllers, and operating units are required, MOBA’s here to help.
As a family business, we specifically promote talent and offer our employees a platform for personal and professional development. Because of our many years of experience, we know that as our employees grow, so do we.
We treat each other with respect and trust worldwide and strive for fair and honest action. As part of our social responsibility, we pay close attention to the human and labor rights of our employees, suppliers, and distributors, and support regional associations and non-profit organizations. Out of respect for the environment, we maintain an environmentally friendly approach to working and meet the strictest RoHS requirements to minimize pollutants. Responsibility also means acting for us economically – through growth that is guided by foresight.
In line with our company philosophy, loyalty and commitment are top priorities not only in our cooperation with customers but also with our staff members. Therefore, an important pillar of the MOBA management philosophy is to take responsibility for all employees. Promoting employees and offering them the best possible working conditions – from workplace design to work-life balance – is a principle practiced across all subsidiaries.
After studying business administration, Volker Harms worked at the Allgemeine Kreditversicherung Coface AG (a credit insurance company) in Mainz. In 1993, he joined his father’s company becoming commercial executive at MOBA Dresden. In 1994, he took the role of CEO of MOBA Data GmbH. In 1999, Volker established MOBA Corporation in the US.
Holding a doctoral degree in industrial engineering, Dr. Barthel had been head of corporate logistics, production planning and control at the Fraunhofer Institute for manufacturing engineering and automation IPA, in Stuttgart. Previously, he worked at Robert Bosch GmbH. Dr. Barthel has been MOBA’s vice president for production and logistics.
In addition to our US headquarters, MOBA is represented by subsidiaries in Europe, South America, India, Asia, and Australia, along with a worldwide dealer network in all key markets.
Our dedicated team of experts is ready to meet you wherever needed to provide the support required to get the job done.
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Overview Of MOBA Products And Services That Have Received An Award, Such As The PAVE-TM System, Which Was Awarded the BAUMA Innovation Award 2019 And The VDBUM – Innovation Der Industrie Award 2018.






MOBA Mobile Automation AG is one of Germany’s top 100 innovators. The innovative strength was awarded the Top100 Prize by Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke and science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar and is thus one of the most innovative companies of the German middle class. In the independent selection process, MOBA was particularly convincing in the category “Outward Focus / Open Innovation”.
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