Name

Nextek

Legal name

Nextek, Inc.

Website

https://nextekinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• Box build assembly
• Quick-turn prototyping
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Manufacturing Services: Full-service EMS including PCB assembly (rigid, rigid-flex, flex), box build/system integration, quick-turn prototyping, testing, and program management. Revenue generated from manufacturing fees, testing services, and value-add engineering services for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nextek is a contract Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider that assembles printed circuit boards and integrated electronic systems for OEM customers. Core offerings include quick-turn prototype assembly (3-, 5-, and 10-day turns), PCB assembly for rigid, rigid-flex, and flex circuits, box build/system integration, and an on-site analytical lab for failure analysis and counterfeit part mitigation. The company serves aerospace & defense, medical, industrial, and niche OEM customers requiring AS9100D, ISO 13485, and ITAR-compliant high-reliability production.

Product overview

Nextek is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company offering value-based technology solutions. The portfolio consists of core manufacturing services including Quick-Turn Prototype Assembly (3-, 5-, 10-day turns), PCB Assembly (PCBA) for rigid, rigid-flex, and flex circuits, Box Build/Systems Integration, and an on-site Analytical Lab. These are supported by Testing Services (Flying Probe, ICT, functional, AOI, RF), Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Training Services, and Engineering Capabilities. The company specializes in high-mix, low-mid volume production of high-reliability electronics serving aerospace/defense, medical, industrial, and niche markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quick-Turn Prototype Assembly Dedicated rapid prototyping service offering 3-, 5-, and 10-day assembly turns for engineering and project teams developing products from design verification through NPI and LRIP phases. Includes dedicated SMT line, AOI, secondary assembly, and materials storage area.
• PCB Assembly (PCBA) Precision printed circuit board assembly for standard through advanced technology products in lot sizes from 1 to 10,000. Supports high-mix, low-to-mid volume, high-reliability products including HDI, BGA, uBGA, and mixed technology.
• Box Build / Systems Integration Complete product assembly services including electrical enclosures, backplanes, cable/wire harnesses, power supplies, and higher level assembly with full system integration and testing.
• Analytical Lab Services On-site advanced analytical lab for PCB inspection, root cause failure analysis, destructive and non-destructive cross sectioning, 3D X-ray laminography, SEM/EDX analysis, ionograph testing, and counterfeit part mitigation.
• Testing Services Comprehensive testing including Flying Probe (SPEA FP 4060 S2), functional test development, AOI for FAI and production, in-circuit test (6,000+ nodes), RF test, JTAG/PCT protocols, burn-in testing, and environmental testing (ESS, vibration, burn-in).
• Supply Chain Management Flexible and strategic supply chain solutions including commodity-based procurement, strategic distribution partners, real-time MRP system, Aegis Bar Coding traceability, SiliconExpert component management, obsolescence forecasting, and counterfeit part mitigation.
• Program Management Dedicated program management with assigned program managers and internal support teams. Services include kick-off process for product release, weekly lot status meetings, quarterly business reviews, daily production planning, and ECO implementation.
• Training Services Electronics assembly training including solder training courses to IPC standards (J-STD-001, Space Addendum, IPC 610). Customizable based on customer requirements with dedicated training facility.
• Engineering Capabilities DFM and DFT review services, product engineering using Factory Logix software, tooling development (stencils, pallets, fixtures), pick and place programming, AOI programming, and first article verification.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kontron AGcoreOthers · 1 March 2024Nextek became part of Kontron AG in March 2024 following Kontron's acquisition of a majority stake in KATEK SE—Nextek's parent company since July 2023. This acquisition brings Nextek under the Kontron family, a global leader in embedded computing technology and IoT solutions. CEO John Roberts notes minimal changes to daily operations expected, with business as usual while gaining expanded capabilities and global reach, particularly in military and aerospace sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IEC Electronics: US-based EMS focused on complex, high-reliability PCB assembly and box build for aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial customers. Closely comparable niche, scale, and end-market mix to Nextek.
• Benchmark Electronics: Mid-to-large EMS with strong aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial verticals offering PCBA, integration, and testing services. Comparable customer base and regulated-market focus.
• Creation Technologies: Global EMS specializing in complex, high-reliability electronics for aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial OEMs. Similar high-mix, low-mid volume positioning and quality-system requirements.
• Kimball Electronics: EMS provider serving medical, automotive, industrial, and public safety end markets with complex, high-reliability assemblies. Comparable customer verticals and program management model.
• SMTC Corporation: Mid-tier EMS offering PCBA, box build, and testing across aerospace/defense, industrial, and medical segments. Similar scale tier and customer mix to Nextek.
• KATEK SE: European EMS group (acquired by Kontron AG) offering PCBA, box build, and testing across industrial, automotive, solar, and healthcare. Previously Nextek's direct parent and now a sister entity under Kontron.
• Keytronic Corporation: US-headquartered EMS with PCBA and box build services targeting aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial customers. Similar mid-tier scale and high-reliability program profile to Nextek.

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina Corporation: Large global EMS with significant aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial exposure including PCBA, integration, and supply chain. Competes with Nextek for defense/medical programs but at greater scale and broader scope.
• Flex Ltd: Global mega-EMS serving aerospace/defense, medical, industrial, and many other verticals. Overlaps with Nextek on defense and medical PCBA/integration but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Jabil Inc. Global mega-EMS with aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial capabilities. Competes for the same high-reliability OEM work as Nextek, but with broader services and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Nextekinc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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