What Cogiscan does

Cogiscan, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Granby/Bromont, Quebec, Canada, provides factory digitalization software for the electronics manufacturing industry, with a specific focus on SMT (surface-mount technology) and PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) operations. The company builds a modular platform centered on Co-NECT, a vendor-neutral machine connectivity layer that aggregates real-time data from SMT equipment across all major brands and protocols (CFX, CAMX, XML, OPC UA, proprietary), and exposes that data to a layered suite of applications including Process Feedback Control, Material and Process Control (kitting, MSD, M2M storage tower integration), 360° Traceability, Factory Intelligence analytics (real-time dashboards refreshing every 30 seconds plus 70+ SMT-specific KPIs), and the IIoT.Edge AI/ML platform for AOI false call detection, predictive maintenance, and computer-vision-based inspection via the Focus AI Station. Following acquisition by iTAC Software AG (a Dürr Group company) in February 2021, the portfolio was extended with iTAC.MOM.Suite, providing full-plant MES/MOM and Advanced Planning & Scheduling.

Cogiscan operates a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting large EMS companies and OEMs in verticals including high-reliability EMS, automotive electronics, aerospace and defense, medical/biotech, and new energy. Revenue is generated through modular software subscriptions and licenses (including a Connectivity-as-a-Service model introduced with Jabil), hardware sales (interface devices, edge hardware, the Focus AI station), and professional services for integration and digitalization consulting. The company also monetizes indirectly through OEM partnerships where Co-NECT is embedded by machine manufacturers (Juki, Ersa). Pricing is enterprise-customized and not publicly disclosed. Cogiscan reports 700+ installations across 50+ countries, serves 5 of the top 10 global EMS companies, and has Co-NECT deployed on 2,000+ SMT machines globally at Jabil alone. Marketing is primarily direct, supplemented by content (white papers, webinars, blog), industry trade shows (IPC APEX EXPO), and earned media in electronics manufacturing trade press.

Name

Cogiscan

Legal name

Cogiscan

Website

https://cogiscan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cogiscan provides vendor-neutral machine connectivity, track-trace-control software, and SMT-specific AI applications for electronics manufacturers, serving 5 of the top 10 global EMS companies across 700+ installations in 50+ countries following its 2021 acquisition by iTAC Software AG (Dürr Group).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Execution Software (SMT MES / IIoT)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Data Platforms, Historian & MES/MOM Integration (IMAIAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Model Development & Training Platforms (AutoML, Notebooks, Feature Stores) (HDAEANAB), IT Workflow Automation & Orchestration Platforms (HDAEALAF)

Keywords

• SMT machine connectivity
• Electronics manufacturing software
• PCBA traceability systems
• Factory digitalization platform
• Manufacturing execution software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromont

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions (Co-NECT, TTC, Factory Intelligence): Modular software platform sold as licenses and/or subscriptions. Customers can purchase individual modules (Co-NECT, Material Control, Traceability, Factory Intelligence, IIoT.Edge, MES/MOM) or the full integrated suite. The connectivity-as-a-service (CaaS) model allows customers to scale scope while remaining open to future technological developments.
2. Hardware Products: Hardware products for machine connectivity including interfaces and edge devices that integrate with the Co-NECT platform. Hardware complements the software platform for factory floor data collection.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, integration, and consulting services for factory digitalization projects. The company emphasizes expert consultation and tailored approach for each factory's digitalization journey.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cogiscan provides a modular, scalable factory digitalization platform for the electronics manufacturing industry, anchored by its vendor-neutral Co-NECT machine connectivity layer and Track-Trace-Control (TTC) platform. The portfolio spans shop-floor machine connectivity, material and process control, 360-degree PCBA traceability, Factory Intelligence real-time and historical analytics, the IIoT.Edge AI/ML platform for predictive maintenance and AOI false-call reduction, the Focus AI computer-vision inspection station, and the iTAC.MOM.Suite for enterprise MES/MOM. Customers purchase individual modules or the full integrated suite on a software license / connectivity-as-a-service basis, complemented by professional services.

Product overview

Cogiscan offers a modular, scalable factory digitalization platform for electronics manufacturing, spanning from shop-floor machine connectivity to enterprise-level MES/MOM. The core platform is Co-NECT, a vendor-neutral connectivity solution that aggregates real-time data from SMT equipment of any brand or model. This data feeds a layered suite of solutions: Data Management for contextualization, Material & Process Control (including PFC, kitting control, MSD control, and M2M storage tower integration), 360° Traceability, and Factory Intelligence (Real-Time dashboards, Analytics, and Drill Down modules). The IIoT.Edge AI platform from parent iTAC adds predictive maintenance, AOI false-call detection, and cycle time anomaly detection. The iTAC.MOM.Suite extends coverage to full plant MES/MOM, advanced planning & scheduling, and back-end assembly. TTC Fix with the Focus AI Station adds AI-based optical inspection for THT/SMT pre-solder defect detection. Together, the combined Cogiscan-iTAC portfolio covers over 700 installations in 50+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Co-NECT: Machine connectivity platform for SMT equipment providing standardized interfaces for machine integration, real-time monitoring, and data-driven analytics.
• Factory Intelligence
• TTC Platform
• IIoT.Edge
• PFC
• TTC Fix
• Focus AI

Products and services

• Co-NECT Platform Vendor-neutral machine connectivity platform for SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment. Provides plug-and-play software interfaces for multiple machine brands and models, enabling real-time data collection and standardized communication (including OPC UA) and acting as the data translator between shop-floor machines and downstream MES, ERP and analytics systems.
• iTAC.MOM.Suite Gartner-recognized Manufacturing Execution System / Manufacturing Operations Management (MES/MOM) platform from parent company iTAC Software AG, providing work order execution, production planning and scheduling, quality management, and full-plant coverage including back-end and box-build processes. Seamlessly integrated with Cogiscan shop-floor connectivity and TTC solutions.
• Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) Dynamic, real-time production planning and scheduling module that enables manufacturers to adapt plans based on multiple constraints (components, labor, equipment), improving on-time delivery and replacing Excel-based planning.
• IIoT.Edge AI and machine learning edge platform that receives data from multiple sources (Co-NECT machine data, sensors, MES) and runs AI algorithms locally for predictive maintenance, AOI false-call detection, cycle time anomaly detection, and statistical process control. Models are trained in the cloud and downloaded to the edge for real-time processing.
• Factory Intelligence Real-Time Live dashboard application displaying factory, line, and machine-level performance with KPIs updating every 30 seconds. Includes Factory View, Line View and Machine View with configurable metrics, browser-based access on any device, and a playback feature for reviewing past production events.
• Factory Intelligence Analytics Historical data analytics module with 70+ SMT-specific KPIs based on the OEE model (availability, quality, performance), providing drill-down root-cause analysis for defects, placement issues and first pass yield, with comparison features for analyzing the impact of process changes.
• Focus AI Station 2D AI-powered inspection camera station developed in partnership with Fitech (Poland), using a neural network to detect common THT/SMT placement errors (missing parts, wrong polarity, LED color) prior to soldering. NPI setup requires no engineering skills and completes in under 5 minutes using golden-product examples; available standalone or integrated with TTC Fix software.
• TTC Fix AI-based pre-solder defect detection and repair management solution that combines the Focus AI Station with TTC Server software to provide centralized defect data, visual rework instructions at a digital rework station, and full traceability of defects and repairs across the SMT line.
• 360° Traceability Product, material and process traceability application covering the full electronics manufacturing lifecycle, providing fast and accurate tracking for customer quality demonstrations, recalls and compliance requirements. Used as the foundation for corporate-wide traceability rollouts such as SIIX Corporation.
• PFC (Process Feedback Control) Process control module that ensures manufacturing runs with the correct program, materials and process parameters. Validates all elements of the manufacturing process to prevent errors and reduce material waste as part of the Cogiscan TTC platform.
• Material & Process Control Suite of modules covering offline setup, kitting control, MSD (Moisture Sensitive Device) control and storage tower M2M integration. Ensures the right material is in the right place at the right time to keep production running and reduce component waste.
• Data Management Data aggregation, normalization and centralization solution that contextualizes shop-floor data with domain-appropriate enrichment and uses an open architecture to share data with enterprise systems such as MES and ERP.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces AOI false call manual verification by up to 60%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Ersa GmbHcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 6 March 2026Cogiscan integrated its Co-NECT platform as an OEM connectivity solution for Ersa soldering machines. The collaboration enables OPC UA-based communication, providing standardized interfaces for machine integration, real-time monitoring, and data-driven analytics across the production ecosystem. The Co-NECT OEM solution for Ersa soldering machines is being promoted at IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim.
• SIIX CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2022Corporate-wide global traceability agreement with SIIX Corporation. Cogiscan's traceability system is unifying operations across all SIIX manufacturing sites globally. Cogiscan was chosen because its technology proved both superior and reliable, and both companies share similar business values prioritizing trust and reliability. Cogiscan's modular, flexible, and SMT-specific expertise uniquely positions them as a global leader for factory digitalization.
• JabilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2021Corporate-wide global machine connectivity initiative for Jabil. Cogiscan's Co-NECT technology installed on 2,000+ SMT machines globally as part of Jabil's digital transformation strategy. Jabil selected Cogiscan after internal evaluation showed Co-NECT could connect the majority of their SMT equipment within a few months, offering the richest data among alternatives evaluated.
• iTAC Software AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Cogiscan was acquired by iTAC Group in February 2021. The two companies had collaborated since 2010 on joint customer installations. Cogiscan now offers iTAC's MES/MOM Suite as part of its portfolio. Together they offer the most comprehensive, fully vertically integrated portfolio for PCBA manufacturers, from machine connectivity to enterprise level. iTAC brings MES/MOM, business intelligence, and advanced AI capabilities while Cogiscan provides deep SMT domain expertise and shop-floor connectivity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aegis Software (FactoryLogix): Aegis FactoryLogix is a direct competitor in MES for electronics manufacturing, offering machine connectivity, traceability, quality and planning — the same problem space as Cogiscan's Co-NECT + TTC + iTAC.MOM.Suite stack, primarily serving mid- and large-tier EMS customers globally.
• iTAC Software AG: iTAC is Cogiscan's parent company and the provider of the Gartner-recognized MES/MOM suite that Cogiscan resells. It is directly comparable as it offers the enterprise-level MES, APS, and IIoT.Edge AI platform that anchor Cogiscan's vertically integrated stack.
• Critical Manufacturing: Critical Manufacturing provides a modular MES for high-tech manufacturing including electronics, with strong traceability and quality modules — competing head-to-head with the Cogiscan + iTAC stack for high-reliability EMS and OEM accounts in semiconductor-adjacent electronics.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Opcenter Execution: Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar) is a broad-incumbent MES widely deployed in electronics and medical device manufacturing; competes with Cogiscan-iTAC for enterprise MES wallet share, particularly at large multi-plant EMS customers.
• Rockwell Automation (Plex / FactoryTalk): Rockwell's Plex and FactoryTalk MES/SCADA portfolios compete with Cogiscan-iTAC for plant-level digitalization in electronics-adjacent discrete manufacturing, and bring heavy enterprise IT and OT scale as a competitive threat.
• ASM Assembly Systems: ASM is a leading SMT equipment OEM (referenced as a Cogiscan partner) that increasingly offers its own software and connectivity; as a machine OEM it represents both a distribution partner and a long-term disintermediation threat to Cogiscan's vendor-neutral connectivity layer.

Emerging players

• Koh Young Technology: Koh Young, a leader in SPI and AOI, has acquired Aegis Software and is expanding into factory intelligence and closed-loop solutions that overlap with Cogiscan's IIoT.Edge AOI false-call detection and Factory Intelligence analytics.
• Saki Corporation: Saki provides 3D AOI and SPI systems for SMT lines, and is extending into line-level analytics and inspection data platforms that intersect with Cogiscan's quality and traceability modules.
• Mirtec / Mirtech: Mirtec is an AOI/SPI vendor for electronics manufacturing whose inspection data and analytics offerings compete for the same SMT quality and traceability budget that Cogiscan's TTC platform addresses.
• Cognex Corporation: Cognex provides machine vision and image-based inspection for electronics manufacturing; its edge AI and analytics capabilities compete with Cogiscan's Focus AI computer vision product in THT/SMT pre-solder inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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