InnoSys
InnoSys is a founder-owned Salt Lake City manufacturer of advanced electronic devices and subsystems, specializing in SSVD™ vacuum electronics, MEMS-based traveling wave tubes, high-voltage power supplies, and the GOAT training platform for defense, aerospace, and electric utility customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersSalt Lake City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What InnoSys does
InnoSys, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned advanced electronics manufacturer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operating from a facility that includes a Class 1000 clean room, brazing chambers, 3D ceramic printing, MEMS/microfabrication tooling, machining, and test capabilities. The company's core offering is built around its proprietary SSVD™ (Solid State Vacuum Device) platform, which produces traveling wave tubes (TWTs), triodes, and vacuum transistors designed to operate at temperatures exceeding 650°C with claimed 100,000+ hour lifetime and 10-100x environmental tolerance advantage over conventional hardened electronics; these devices cover K through W millimeter-wave bands and serve radar, communications, ISR, and satellite applications. InnoSys complements its SSVD product line with high-efficiency high-voltage switching power supplies and V/E/W-band TWT amplifiers sold as custom-specified solutions, and it has extended into the ASIP™/iLumens smart lighting and building platform and the GOAT experiential learning software for electric utility grid operator training.
The company monetizes primarily through direct sales of custom-engineered hardware with quote-based pricing against detailed technical specifications (voltage, current, frequency band), supplemented by what appears to be licensing for the GOAT training platform supported by the US Department of Energy. Its served customer segments are dominated by defense and aerospace contractors and electric power grid operators, with secondary segments in extreme environment industrial applications and commercial/industrial smart building markets. Marketing is conducted through the company website, technical publications at conferences such as the International Vacuum Electronics Conference and IEEE Aerospace Conference, presence at the CAEL Annual Conference, and limited social channels (LinkedIn, Bluesky). The company is led by co-founders Jennifer Hwu (Chairperson and CEO) and Larry Sadwick (CTO), with Stephen Cox as CMO, and has received modest government funding — including approximately $1.3M from the US Department of Energy across two 2024 tranches — alongside an earlier NSF grant.
InnoSys firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- InnoSys
- Legal name
- InnoSys, Inc.
- Website
- https://innosystech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- InnoSys is a founder-owned Salt Lake City manufacturer of advanced electronic devices and subsystems, specializing in SSVD™ vacuum electronics, MEMS-based traveling wave tubes, high-voltage power supplies, and the GOAT training platform for defense, aerospace, and electric utility customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
InnoSys industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vacuum Electronic Devices and Power Electronics
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)
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Where InnoSys is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salt Lake City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
InnoSys business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electronic Devices and Subsystems: Manufacturing and sale of advanced electronic devices including SSVD traveling wave tubes, TWT amplifiers, power supplies, and ceramic components. Custom solutions tailored to customer specifications with one-time purchase model.
- GOAT Training Software: Assessment and training software for electricity grid workers using case-based scenario training methods within simulations. Revenue likely from licensing to utilities and training organizations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Power Supply Solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
InnoSys product offering
Product offeringCore offering
InnoSys designs and manufactures advanced electronic devices, circuits, and subsystems at its Salt Lake City facility, centered on SSVD™ (Solid State Vacuum Device) traveling wave tubes, triodes and vacuum transistors, and high-efficiency high-voltage switching power supplies for defense, aerospace, and harsh-environment applications. The company complements its hardware with the GOAT (Grid Operator Assessment Training) experiential learning software used by electric utilities for workforce training and certification. Integrated manufacturing services include MEMS/microfabrication, 3D ceramic printing, Class 1000 clean room processing, brazing, machining, assembly, and test and evaluation.
Product overview
InnoSys is a system design and manufacturing company offering advanced electronic devices, circuits, and subsystems. The core product portfolio centers on SSVD™ (Solid State Vacuum Device) technology, including traveling wave tubes (TWTs), triodes, and vacuum transistors designed for extreme environments exceeding 650°C. The company complements its SSVD™ products with high efficiency high voltage switching power supplies and V/E/W-band TWT amplifiers. InnoSys also offers ASIP™ (Application Specific Intelligent Platform) for smart lighting and building applications. For workforce training, InnoSys provides GOAT (Grid Operator Assessment Training), an experiential learning platform for electricity grid operators using simulation-based case training with adaptive coaching. Manufacturing capabilities include MEMS/microfabrication, 3D ceramic printing, brazing, machining, and testing services, all performed in-house at the Salt Lake City facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SSVD™ (Solid State Vacuum Device): Revolutionary extreme environment electronics including traveling wave tubes, triodes, and vacuum transistors operating at temperatures exceeding 650°C
- GOAT (Grid Operator Assessment Training)
- ASIP™ (Application Specific Intelligent Platform)
- iLumens
Products and services
- SSVD™ Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) and Amplifiers Solid State Vacuum Device traveling wave tubes built using MEMS technology that operate in K, Ka-, Q-, V-, E-, and W-bands for radar and communication applications, offering superior manufacturing yield, device reliability, and efficiency in vacuum power booster applications for defense and aerospace customers.
- SSVD™ Triodes and Vacuum Transistors
Quantifiable outcome
- Operators trained using GOAT scored an average of 9/10, with multiple trainees giving a score of 10 and lowest score of 7.5
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use InnoSys
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
InnoSys technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
InnoSys partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
InnoSys competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Communications & Power Industries (CPI): CPI is a leading independent manufacturer of TWTs, TWT amplifiers, and vacuum electronic devices for radar, EW, and communications. Directly comparable to InnoSys's SSVD/TWT portfolio and target defense customers, with much larger scale.
- Thales Electron Devices: Thales's electron devices division manufactures TWTs and vacuum electronic components for radar, space, and scientific applications — directly overlapping InnoSys's core SSVD product family and frequency band coverage.
- Teledyne e2v (Teledyne Technologies): Teledyne e2v produces vacuum electronic devices, RF power modules, and high-reliability electronic components for defense, space, and scientific markets — closely matching InnoSys's vacuum electronics and harsh-environment focus.
- Advanced Energy Industries: Advanced Energy manufactures high-voltage and precision power supplies for semiconductor, industrial, and medical applications. Comparable to InnoSys's high-voltage switching power supply product line targeting similar technical buyers.
- XP Power: XP Power designs and manufactures AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, including high-voltage variants, for industrial, medical, and defense applications — directly comparable to InnoSys's custom high-voltage power supply business.
- NEC (Vacuum Electronic Devices): NEC's electron devices division produces traveling wave tubes and vacuum electronic components for satellite communications and radar — directly comparable to InnoSys's SSVD TWTs in the same frequency bands and similar defense/satellite use cases.
- Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI): DTI designs and manufactures high-voltage pulsed power systems and power supplies for defense, accelerator, and industrial applications — closely matching InnoSys's high-voltage, high-power-density custom power supply offering.
Broad incumbents
- L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime with broad RF, EW, and radar electronics portfolios. While not focused exclusively on TWTs, it competes in the same defense customer programs and frequently sources or competes with sub-tier vacuum electronics suppliers like InnoSys.
- RTX (Raytheon): Raytheon is a dominant defense prime in radar, missile systems, and electronic warfare. Represents a downstream customer and competitive incumbent in defense electronics, with internal TWT and RF power capabilities.
- TDK-Lambda: TDK-Lambda is a major industrial power supply manufacturer with broad product coverage including high-voltage and programmable supplies. Represents a scaled incumbent competing for similar custom industrial and defense power supply programs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
InnoSys social profiles
Digital presenceInnoSys financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
InnoSys leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
InnoSys funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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InnoSys M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about InnoSys
What does InnoSys do?
InnoSys designs and manufactures advanced electronic devices, circuits, and subsystems at its Salt Lake City facility, centered on SSVD™ (Solid State Vacuum Device) traveling wave tubes, triodes and vacuum transistors, and high-efficiency high-voltage switching power supplies for defense, aerospace, and harsh-environment applications. The company complements its hardware with the GOAT (Grid Operator Assessment Training) experiential learning software used by electric utilities for workforce training and certification. Integrated manufacturing services include MEMS/microfabrication, 3D ceramic printing, Class 1000 clean room processing, brazing, machining, assembly, and test and evaluation.
Is InnoSys a public or private company?
InnoSys is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was InnoSys founded?
InnoSys was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is InnoSys based?
InnoSys is headquartered in Salt Lake City, United States, in the North America region.
How does InnoSys make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Electronic Devices and Subsystems are the primary driver. The others are GOAT Training Software.
Who are InnoSys's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Communications & Power Industries (CPI), Thales Electron Devices, Teledyne e2v (Teledyne Technologies), Advanced Energy Industries, XP Power, NEC (Vacuum Electronic Devices) and Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI). Broad incumbents are L3Harris Technologies, RTX (Raytheon) and TDK-Lambda.
Does InnoSys have an API?
No public API is recorded for InnoSys.
What industry is InnoSys in?
InnoSys's product category is Vacuum Electronic Devices and Power Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAA, Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), with a secondary code of IMAGAGAF, Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp). Its NAICS code is 33441 and its SIC code is 3600.