Seica

Name

Seica

Legal name

S.E.I.C.A. S.p.A.

Website

https://seica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automatic Test Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Probe & Burn-In Equipment (Wafer Sort/Final Test) (HDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL), Propulsion Test, Integration & Certification Services (IMABADAN)

Keywords

• Automatic test equipment
• Flying probe testing
• Laser selective soldering
• In-circuit test equipment
• Printed circuit board test

Headquarters

HQ city

Strambino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automatic Test Equipment Sales: Seica designs, manufactures, and sells automatic test equipment including Flying Probe testers, In-Circuit testers, Functional testers, and Power Semiconductor testers. Products are sold globally through direct sales and channel partners.
2. Laser Selective Soldering Systems: Sale of Firefly laser selective soldering systems and related automation equipment through Seica Automation subsidiary.
3. After-Market Service and Support: Technical support, application development, test program supply, and maintenance services for the installed base. The Seica support team provides 24/7 technical support to customers in China. Services include applications support, test implementation, and fixture design assistance.
4. Industrial Monitoring Solutions: Industry 4.0 solutions by Canavisia for acquisition and digitalization of data from machines, factories and buildings with goal of optimizing processes, maintenance and intelligent energy management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seica designs, manufactures, and sells automatic test equipment (ATE) — including flying probe testers, in-circuit testers, functional testers, and power semiconductor testers — alongside laser selective soldering systems, automated optical inspection (AOI), and Industry 4.0 industrial monitoring solutions for electronics manufacturers and contract EMS providers. Products are built around the VIVA Integrated Platform (VIP) and span prototyping through high-volume production, with deep specialization in EV battery testing and mil-aerospace applications.

Product overview

Seica S.p.A., founded in 1986 and headquartered in Strambino, Italy, is a global supplier of automatic test equipment (ATE) and selective soldering systems with thousands of systems installed across 4 continents. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its VIVA Integrated Platform (VIP), which serves as the core management framework across its product portfolio. The product lineup includes Flying Probe Test systems (PILOT VX, PILOT V8, PILOT BT, PILOT H4 BT, RAPID H4 Flex) that use mobile probes for fixtureless testing, the Compact Line of bed-of-nails ICT and functional testers (Compact RT, Compact BMS, Valid SL, Valid LR), and the Mini Line for customized test development. Seica also offers the Dragonfly AOI inspection system for conformal coating and THT inspection, and the Firefly laser selective soldering system. Through its Canavisia subsidiary, Seica provides Industry 4.0 Industrial Monitoring solutions for data acquisition and process optimization. The company serves diverse markets including electric mobility/EV, automotive, mil-aerospace, telecommunications, medical, and energy renewable sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canavisia: Smart Tools for electronics designers, test and production engineers, including DeviceClip ISP programming tool, LedMeter LED testing tool, and Industry 4.0 solutions for data acquisition and digitalization.
• Seica Automation
• VIP (VIVA Integrated Platform)
• Dragonfly
• Firefly

Products and services

• VIP Platform (VIVA Integrated Platform) Core Seica management software and hardware platform that integrates off-the-shelf instrumentation, switching matrices, and power supplies with test sequences developed in VIVA Test Studio or third-party software (LabView, TestStand, C, Python). Sold to electronics manufacturers and CEMs building ICT and functional test programs.
• PILOT VX Flying Probe Tester Latest-generation Seica flying probe platform targeting prototyping through high-volume production environments, using multi-function mobile probes to test electronic boards without fixtures. Sold to electronics manufacturers requiring premium throughput and coverage.
• PILOT V8 Next Series Flying Probe Tester Vertical-architecture flying probe tester from the NEXT series with 8 electrical flying test probes plus thermal, laser, and LED sensing resources. Sold to high-mix and high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments.
• PILOT BT EV Battery Flying Probe Tester Specialized flying probe system for EV battery pack testing, capable of testing electrical connections between cells, bond testing, and BMS validation in parallel. Sold to EV battery cell and pack manufacturers requiring gigafactory-scale throughput.
• PILOT H4 BT Horizontal EV Battery Flying Prober Horizontal-configuration flying prober for EV battery cell and pack testing, delivering parallel bond testing across 4 independent axes. Sold to EV battery manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers integrating inline test cells.
• RAPID H4 Flex Flying Probe Test System High-performance, fixtureless flying probe test system for reel-to-reel flex PCB test, capable of testing flex PCBs directly in production reels. Sold to flex PCB and reel-to-reel electronics manufacturers.
• Compact Line ICT / Bed-of-Nails Testers Bed-of-nails in-circuit and functional testers designed for lean production environments with focus on space reduction, test times, and waste optimization. Sold to CEMs and OEMs needing compact ICT/functional test cells.
• Compact RT Rotary Table ICT/Functional Tester Fully automatic rotary table-based in-circuit and functional tester for medium/high volume production, 450 mm wide with automatic robot/cobot integration for fast loading/unloading. Sold to medium- and high-volume CEMs and EMS providers.
• Compact BMS Battery Management System Tester Battery Management System (BMS) test solution with VIP platform instrumentation, dedicated Battery Cell Simulators, and CAN and LIN communication protocol capability for full BMS functional testing. Sold to EV battery manufacturers and Tier-1 automotive electronics suppliers.
• Valid SL High-Performance ICT and Functional Tester High-performance ICT and functional test system for production testing across Seica customers requiring dense test coverage. Sold to high-volume production lines including automotive electronics.
• Valid LR Legacy Replacement Test Solution Legacy replacement solutions for replacing discontinued test systems from original manufacturers, providing a migration path with compatibility for legacy fixtures and test programs. Sold to manufacturers needing to replace obsolete in-circuit or functional test systems.
• Mini Line / Mini ATE Test Platform Cost-effective Mini ATE platform integrating instruments, switching matrices, and user power supplies for developing customized ICT and functional test benchmarks. Sold to lower-volume and engineering-focused test environments as well as small-batch manufacturers.
• Power Semiconductor Test Solutions Test solutions specifically targeted at power semiconductor devices used in EV, renewable energy, and industrial power electronics applications. Sold to power semiconductor manufacturers and power electronics OEMs.
• Dragonfly AOI Inspection System Automated optical interface (AOI) inspection system for conformal coat and through-hole technology inspection, detecting contamination, delamination, air gaps, voids, and peeling using parallax LED scanning. Combines dual hybrid THT and CC inspection in one machine. Sold to mil-aerospace, automotive, and high-reliability electronics manufacturers.
• Firefly Next Series Laser Selective Soldering Next-generation laser selective soldering system with high-efficiency laser source, fully programmable donut spot, and integrated vision plus temperature feedback of the solder joint. Sold through the Seica Automation subsidiary to electronics manufacturers requiring precision selective soldering.
• Seica Automation Production Line Modules Automation modules, conveyors, handlers, board loading/unloading modules, and handling/tilting modules integrated with Seica test and Firefly soldering systems. Sold by the Seica Automation subsidiary to electronics manufacturers building end-to-end test-and-process lines.
• Canavisia Industrial Monitoring / Industry 4.0 Solution Industry 4.0 software and hardware solutions by Canavisia for acquisition and digitalization of data from machines, factories, and buildings, with dashboard and app views for predictive maintenance and intelligent energy management. Sold to electronics manufacturers and other industrial operators.
• DeviceClip Universal ISP Programming Tool Universal In-System Programming tool from the Canavisia Smart Tools line, capable of programming microcontrollers, serial memories, and programmable logic devices from any semiconductor vendor. Modular configuration provides up to 64 parallel, totally independent, multi-protocol ISP channels, controlled via browser with no host software installation. Sold as a standalone programming station for electronics production and engineering.
• LedMeter Smart LED Test Tool Smart Tool from the Canavisia line for testing LEDs assembled on electronic boards, measuring RGB, Hue, XY chromaticity, color saturation, intensity, and wavelength in nanometers. Modular I2C-based architecture supports up to 64 sensors per control module. Sold as a standalone LED test tool for electronics production lines.
• Flying Probe Test for Probe Cards PILOT VX XL HR flying probe platform configured for high-resolution test of semiconductor probe cards. Sold to semiconductor test and probe-card manufacturers.
• Flying Probe Test for Bare Board Test (BBT) Flying probe test configuration dedicated to bare board test (BBT) for unpopulated PCBs. Sold to PCB manufacturers and bare-board test cells within electronics assembly operations.
• Reverse Engineering Test Solution Flying probe-based reverse engineering solution for characterization and replication of electronic boards. Sold to electronics engineering and testing labs as well as CEMs needing board characterization.
• Functional Test Systems for Mil-Aero Functional test solutions targeted at mil-aerospace electronics, supporting the high-reliability and traceability requirements of safety-critical avionics and satellite boards. Sold to mil-aerospace electronics manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in test time through new mechanical performance and motion control
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stepan GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2023New sales, support, and distribution partnership with Stepan GmbH for Austria area. Seica combines its experience with Stepan's knowledge as a full-range supplier of assembly automation.
• GOEPEL electroniccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2020Seica Inc. added as new GATE (GOEPEL Associated Technical Experts) partner for North American market. Focus on development and practical implementation of Embedded JTAG Solutions, local support, and integration of GOEPEL's JTAG boundary scan with Seica flying probe testers.
• QuicktestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical partner in Flying Probe technologies and leader in PCB/PCBA testing in Taiwan. Represented Seica at TPCA Show 2022 in Taipei.
• IPP Ltd. (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical partner in UK for Flying Probe Test Session at IPP Technology Days events. Sponsorship of Gerald Rutter's 500km Kenya cycling challenge to support Child.org.
• CanavisiacoreTechnology or IntegrationSeica company providing Industry 4.0 software and hardware solutions for acquisition and digitalization of data from machines, factories, and buildings. Smart Tools products include DeviceClip ISP programmer and LedMeter LED testing tool.
• Osai Automation SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeica USA is exclusive distributor for Osai Automation Systems in North America, as well as Focused Test Inc. semiconductor test solutions.
• Focused Test Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeica USA is exclusive distributor for Focused Test Inc. semiconductor test solutions in North America.
• Kurtz ErsaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kurtz Ersa for presenting new products for testing and manufacturing electronic boards at Global Industrie events.
• SmarteamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical partner with whom Seica organized the 6th Seminar discussing flying probe technologies and innovations.
• ZdatumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew Test House and Demo Center in Los Angeles. John Zabaldo, President and General Manager of Zdatum, purchased a Seica Pilot V8 Next Series Flying Prober for full test services starting Spring 2020.
• Spider Engineering (Israel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative and partner company of Seica in Israel. Organized Seica ATE seminars with over 130 attendees and participated in New-Tech 2026 Exhibition.
• TESPRO (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImportant collaboration with TESPRO to raise the level of knowledge about Seica's flying probe solutions in Japan and provide local technical support to customers.
• DanutekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Danutek as representative throughout Slovenia, Serbia, and Croatia. Participated in Danutek TECH-DAY 2022 events.
• Columbia Elektronik AB (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistorical partner representing Seica at Nordic Test Forum 2022 in Drammen, Norway.
• PBT Rožnov (Czech Republic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Czech Republic for SMT Rožnov Seminar, celebrating 30th anniversary. Showcased Compact RT at Amper 2022.
• ElectroSolve IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner showcasing Seica Pilot Flying probers at Aero India 2019 and Productronica India 2025.
• Eltraco Automation (Denmark)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20-year-old company hosting Seica at E-16, E-22, and E-24 electronics fairs in Odense Congress Center, Denmark.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SPEA: SPEA is an Italian-headquartered ATE manufacturer directly competing with Seica across flying probe, ICT, and functional test for PCBs. Listed alongside Seica in the global ICT market analysis, SPEA shares the same European OEM heritage and competes for similar electronics manufacturing customers.
• Test Research Inc. (TRI): TRI is a Taiwan-based ATE manufacturer offering ICT, AOI, and X-ray inspection products that directly compete with Seica's flying probe and AOI portfolio. Named together with Seica in the global ICT market analysis, TRI targets the same EMS and OEM customer base with comparable product positioning.
• Chroma ATE: Chroma ATE is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of electrical test and measurement instruments, ICT systems, and AOI equipment serving the same electronics manufacturing customers as Seica. It offers a comparable portfolio spanning power electronics test, ICT, and functional test.
• Viscom: Viscom is a German manufacturer of AOI and X-ray inspection systems for electronics manufacturing, directly competing with Seica's Dragonfly AOI platform. Viscom serves automotive, aerospace, and EMS customers with similar inspection and quality assurance use cases.
• Koh Young Technology: Koh Young is a specialist in 3D SPI and AOI inspection for SMT lines, directly competing with Seica's Dragonfly AOI offering. It targets similar electronics manufacturing customers in automotive, telecom, and consumer electronics with inspection-focused solutions.
• Kurtz Ersa: Kurtz Ersa is a German manufacturer of selective soldering, reflow, and inspection equipment that competes directly with Seica's Firefly laser selective soldering line. Seica has a co-marketing partnership with Ersa at Global Industrie events, indicating overlapping customer engagement in soldering and assembly.

Broad incumbents

• Teradyne: Teradyne is a global ATE leader whose products directly overlap Seica's ICT and functional test offerings. Named alongside Seica as a key player in the in-circuit test market, Teradyne operates at vastly larger scale and represents the dominant incumbent Seica competes against in PCB-level test.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a leading electronic test and measurement company with broad overlap to Seica's electrical signal test and ICT business. As a listed competitor alongside Seica in the ICT market, Keysight serves many of the same aerospace, automotive, and telecom customers with a much wider product portfolio.
• Omron: Omron is a broad industrial automation incumbent offering AOI, X-ray inspection, and component test solutions that overlap Seica's inspection and process equipment portfolio. Omron was a fellow exhibitor alongside Seica at Productronica Shanghai 2026.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a global test and measurement leader whose instruments are integrated into ATE platforms including those competing with Seica. While primarily focused on RF/wireless test, R&S serves overlapping aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications customers where Seica's functional test systems are deployed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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