Sikama International

What Sikama International does

Sikama International, Inc. is a Santa Barbara, California-based designer and manufacturer of reflow solder and epoxy curing systems serving the global electronics manufacturing industry. The company sells hardware platforms including the Falcon series (benchtop to mid-range ovens such as the Falcon 5C, Falcon 1200, and Falcon 8500), the Ultra Profile series (high-throughput multi-zone UP2000 and UP4000 ovens), the EA1200 fluxless reflow system, and the UP1200 for 300mm wafer processing, alongside support equipment such as the ICS412 flux coater/washer, a Shuttle transport system, and hotplates. Its core technology combines bottom-up conduction heating with top-down convection and radiant heating, with zone-by-zone temperature calibration, individual gas flow controls, and patented Electron Attachment (EA) fluxless capability co-developed with Air Products, enabling residue-free soldering without formic acid and operating at sub-5% hydrogen levels.

Name

Sikama International

Legal name

Sikama International, Inc.

Website

https://sikama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sikama International designs and manufactures proprietary reflow solder and epoxy curing systems for global electronics manufacturers, semiconductor packaging firms, aerospace and defense contractors, and academic research institutions, selling through U.S. representatives and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reflow Soldering and Thermal Curing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Processing Equipment (Furnaces/RTP/Anneal) (HDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Reflow soldering systems
• Electronics manufacturing equipment
• Thermal processing ovens
• Semiconductor packaging
• Fluxless soldering

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Barbara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Reflow Soldering Equipment Sales: Sale of reflow ovens and soldering systems including Falcon series, Ultra Profile series, EA1200, and related equipment for electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging.
2. Support Equipment Sales: Sale of support equipment including ICS412 Flux Coater & Washer, Shuttle systems, Hotplates, and metrology equipment.
3. Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished Sikama equipment with full year warranty, offering lower-cost alternatives with reduced lead times.
4. Product Support and Service: Customer support services including on-site testing, metrology, and technical support through regional representatives and international distributors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sikama International designs, develops, and manufactures reflow soldering and thermal curing systems for the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging industries. Its portfolio includes benchtop, mid-size, and high-volume multi-zone reflow ovens, fluxless soldering systems using proprietary Electron Attachment technology, and complementary support equipment such as flux coaters, washers, shuttles, and hotplates. The company sells new and refurbished equipment through regional U.S. sales representatives and international distributors.

Product overview

Sikama International is a designer and manufacturer of reflow solder and curing systems for the electronics manufacturing industry. The product portfolio centers on two main platform families: the Falcon series (benchtop to mid-size ovens including Falcon 5C, Falcon 1200, Falcon 8500) and the Ultra Profile series (high-performance multi-zone ovens including UP2000 and UP4000). Supporting these core platforms are specialized systems including the EA1200 (Electron Attachment fluxless technology), ICS412 Flux Coater & Washer, UP1200 (300mm-capable reflow), and the Shuttle transport system. Products share proprietary conduction+convection+radiant heating technology with zone-by-zone temperature control and low O2 environments. The company also offers partner products including Jabil wafer handling systems, ECD monitoring equipment, and LAUDA temperature controllers as part of their solution ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EA1200 Acid-Free Electron Attachment Fluxless Solder Reflow System Next-generation fluxless reflow solder oven using patented Electron Attachment technology developed with Air Products. Features eight working zones (six heating, two cooling) with N2 cover gas and H2/N2 blend atmosphere for residue-free soldering. CE certified.
• UP1200 Multi-Purpose Reflow Oven Multi-purpose continuous flow reflow soldering oven capable of temperatures up to 400°C. Processes up to 300mm wafers with <5ppm O2 levels. Features eight work zones with contact conduction heating combined with convection and radiant heating. SECS/GEM and SMEMA capable.
• Falcon 1200 Reflow Furnace Budget-friendly reflow furnace capable of temperatures up to 400°C for wafer bump reflow, insulated metal-core substrates, BGA, high mass components, and epoxy curing. Features 1 load zone, 7 heat zones, and 2 cooling zones with <10ppm O2 levels.
• Falcon 5C Benchtop Reflow Oven Full-featured benchtop conduction+convection reflow oven processing substrates up to 5" by 5.75" with 400°C maximum heat. Features 4 heating zones and 2 cooling zones in under 10 square feet of floor space. Handles fluxless gold tin reflow, BGA singulated ball reflow, and various substrate materials.
• Falcon 8500 Reflow Solder System 200mm reflow solder system with 1 load zone, 5 heat zones, and 2 cooling zones. Well suited for wafer bumping applications (3-8 inch diameter wafers) and broad range of substrate materials, high mass components, and fixtures. Available with sweeper bar or walking beam transport systems.
• Ultra Profile 2000 (UP2000) Reflow Oven Seven-zone reflow oven with patented Conduction+Convection technology. Features cooled loading platform, four heat zones, top and bottom liquid-cooled zones, and liquid-cooled offload platform. Handles die soldering, BGAs, Flip Chips, IMS substrates, and high density components up to 400°C.
• Ultra Profile 4000 (UP4000) Reflow Oven Twelve-zone reflow oven for complex thermal profiles. Features cooled loading platform, seven heat zones, three top and bottom liquid-cooled zones, and liquid-cooled offload platform. Uses same Conduction+Convection technology as UP2000 for balanced heating and cooling.
• ICS412 Inline Flux Coater & Wafer Washer Inline flux coating and wafer washing system capable of dispensing up to 4 process fluids on wafers from 4 to 12 inches (300mm). Features servo drive spin chuck with speeds from 1 to 2000 RPM and fully servo-driven inline belt transport.
• Shuttle Programmable Transport System Programmable translating roller assembly for automated process flow. Enables transport of components from upstream to downstream equipment. Fully SECS/GEM and SMEMA compatible, developed in response to customer Mercury Systems' space-saving requirements.
• Hotplate Reflow Repair System 8 by 8 inch cast aluminum platen hot plate for surface mount component reflow repair, hybrid circuit fabrication and repair, component curing and temperature cycling. Temperature range from ambient to 350°C in 1°C increments with K-type thermocouple.
• Refurbished Equipment Program Sale of refurbished Sikama equipment with full year warranty, offering lower-cost alternatives with reduced lead times for budget-conscious customers seeking entry into Sikama's installed base of reflow technology.
• Complimentary On-Site Testing and Metrology Services Customer support center in Camarillo, CA offering complimentary on-site testing, metrology, and profile evaluation, plus low run production runs. Prospective customers can send parts for evaluation or visit the factory to test equipment before purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 10ppm O2 levels in processing chamber
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• JabilcoreTechnology or IntegrationJabil offers wafer handling systems including WaferMate 300 (highly configurable robotic wafer-handling cell servicing up to 3 process tools) and WaferMate 200 Automation Platforms. Sikama offers these as complementary products to their reflow ovens for complete wafer processing solutions.
• ECD (Electronic Controls Design)coreTechnology or IntegrationECD offers OvenSENTINEL (continuous product quality monitoring system with traceability, analytics, and process monitoring) and SuperM.O.L.E. EV6 Thermal Profiler (massive memory capacity for thermal process measurements). Sikama offers these as process monitoring solutions paired with their reflow ovens.
• LAUDAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLAUDA is a leading manufacturer of premium temperature control equipment including static water baths, recirculating baths, lab-scale and industrial chillers, custom heating/cooling systems with temperature range from -150 to 550 degrees Celsius and cooling capacity up to 365 kW.
• Industrial PhysicssupportingTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial Physics EC900 Process Oxygen Analyser reaches oxygen levels as low as 20 ppm within 2 minutes, featuring maintenance-free disposable oxygen sensor and microprocessor controlled functions - ideal for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Air ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Products collaborated with Sikama on development of the EA1200 Electron Attachment fluxless reflow oven. The oven uses N2 cover gas and H2/N2 blend with less than 5% hydrogen developed in partnership with Air Products.
• TEC AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. Sales Representative covering San Jose CA, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho regions for Sikama products.
• G.E. Clevenger Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. Sales Representative covering New Mexico, Las Vegas NV, and Nogales Sonora for Sikama products.
• Nanotec International GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Distributor covering Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, and Portugal for Sikama products.
• CMT GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Distributor strengthening Sikama's worldwide distributor network to support Korean and international markets, covering Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heller Industries: Heller Industries is a US-based reflow oven manufacturer serving SMT, semiconductor packaging, and advanced assembly customers. It directly overlaps Sikama's core reflow soldering market with a comparable product family at larger scale.
• ERSA (Kurtz Ersa): ERSA is a German manufacturer of reflow soldering, selective soldering, and rework systems. It is a leading direct competitor in reflow ovens for both SMT and semiconductor packaging, with a global direct-sales footprint.
• BTU International: BTU International makes convection reflow ovens for SMT and semiconductor packaging, including advanced atmosphere-controlled systems. It competes directly with Sikama in high-volume electronics manufacturing reflow.
• Rehm Thermal Systems: Rehm Thermal Systems is a German manufacturer of reflow soldering and convection ovens for electronics manufacturing. It serves the same customer base as Sikama, particularly in European automotive and industrial electronics.
• SEHO Systems: SEHO Systems produces selective soldering and reflow soldering equipment, including lead-free and fluxless systems. It is a focused reflow competitor with strong presence in Europe, comparable to Sikama in scope.

Broad incumbents

• ITW EAE: ITW EAE is the Electronics Assembly Equipment division of Illinois Tool Works, encompassing multiple soldering and SMT equipment brands. It competes with Sikama through broader portfolio offerings and significant global scale.
• ASM Pacific Technology: ASMPT is one of the largest semiconductor packaging equipment manufacturers, offering die bonding, molding, and thermal processing tools. It operates at significantly larger scale than Sikama across the broader advanced packaging equipment market that Sikama addresses.
• BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi): Besi is a global supplier of semiconductor assembly equipment for advanced packaging, including die bonding and hybrid bonding. It is an incumbent in the broader market where Sikama's reflow and curing tools serve adjacent steps.

Emerging players

• PAC TECH GmbH: PAC TECH specializes in advanced packaging equipment including wafer-level soldering, fluxless processing, and laser-assisted bonding. It overlaps with Sikama's fluxless and advanced packaging focus at a similarly specialized scale.

Regional players

• Finetech GmbH: Finetech manufactures precision soldering and rework systems primarily for Germany and Europe. It is comparable to Sikama as a niche specialty soldering equipment maker with a different geographic center of gravity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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