What AGI Corporation does

AGI Corporation is a US precision manufacturing company founded in 1994 in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in custom tooling, fixtures, and test/automation systems for electronics assembly. The company designs and builds laser cut stencils, soldering and SMT assembly pallets, conformal coat pallets, PCB router fixtures, press fit tooling, screw tightening jigs, and robotic soldering fixtures. Its core manufacturing capabilities center on T11 laser stencil cutting using pure oxygen technology across facilities in Huntsville, Tampa, and (post-2023) Memphis, supplemented by 16+ CNC machining centers, a 7-axis Mazak Integrex, Makino SP43 wire EDM, and titanium part machining. The Test and Automation Division, launched in 2006, extends the company into functional test systems, board level test, flash programming, vision inspection, screw tightening automation, and case assembly machines for automotive electronics production.

AGI serves automotive electronics, aerospace and defense, industrial electronics, and EMS (electronics manufacturing services) customers primarily across the Southeast and Midwest United States. Its aerospace/defense positioning is supported by ITAR registration with the U.S. Department of State and ISO 9001:2015 certification by TUV Rhineland. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based custom orders using customer Gerber data and PCB specifications, complemented by consumables (DEK cleaning rolls, Pro-XF cleaners, NanoClear coating), storage and feeder carts (ASMPT SIPLACE, Fuji NXT/XP/AIMEX), and standardized BGA rework mini stencils ($75-$175 per unit). The company employs a sales-led go-to-market model with outside sales representatives and inside sales support, augmented by an online ordering portal for repeat stencil and printer plate orders with ITAR-compliant file sharing. AGI is a privately held Sub S corporation owned by Todd and Maya Gilmore, operating without institutional investor involvement.

Name

AGI Corporation

Legal name

AGI Corporation

Website

https://agicorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGI Corporation is a US precision manufacturer of laser cut stencils, SMT assembly and soldering pallets, custom fixtures, and integrated test/automation systems for automotive electronics, aerospace and defense, and industrial electronics manufacturers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Tooling Manufacturing: AGI designs and manufactures custom assembly and test tooling including solder pallets, SMT assembly pallets, screen printer tooling, press fit tooling, router fixtures, and conformal coat pallets. Products are custom-engineered based on customer PCB specifications (Gerber data, panel info, drill data).
2. Laser Cut Stencils: Production of laser-cut stencils in stainless steel, fine grain stainless, and nickel materials. 24-hour turn times available. Includes mesh mount, VectorGuard, and frameless technologies.
3. Test & Automation Systems: Design, manufacture, and software development for automated test systems including final functional test, board level test, flash programming systems, and vision inspection systems.
4. BGA Rework Stencils: Rework mini stencils, prototype minis, part print minis, and BGA reball minis priced from $75-$175 per unit.
5. Machined Components: Build-to-print machined parts in titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and engineered plastics. Includes solder nozzles and pump impellers for solder pump systems.
6. Storage & Handling Equipment: Feeder storage carts (ASMPT SIPLACE, Fuji NXT/XP/AIMEX), stencil storage carts, and component hold down kits.
7. Stencil Consumables: DEK consumables including cleaning rolls, pre-saturated wipes, automated USC fluids (Pro-XF, Pro), and NanoClear nano-coating products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AGI Corporation designs and manufactures custom-engineered tooling for the electronics assembly industry, including laser-cut stencils, SMT/reflow/solder pallets, conformal coat pallets, test fixtures, and turnkey automation systems. The company also provides in-house machining, fabrication, and assembly/integration services from approximately 30,000 sq ft of manufacturing space across three U.S. locations (Huntsville AL, Richardson TX, Tampa FL).

Product overview

AGI Corporation is a manufacturing company specializing in design and build-to-print tooling for electronics assembly and testing. The core product portfolio centers on precision fixtures including Laser Cut Stencils (their flagship product with facilities in Tampa and Huntsville using T11 lasers and pure oxygen cutting technology), Soldering Pallets (wave, selective, and point-to-point), SMT Assembly Pallets, Conformal Coat Pallets, and PCB Router Fixtures. Supporting products include Component Hold Downs, Press Fit Tooling, Screw Tightening Jigs, and Robotic Soldering Fixtures. The company offers comprehensive Test & Automation solutions including Final Test Systems, Board Level Test, Functional Test, Vision Inspection (integrating Keyence, COGNEX, FEASA), and Screw Tightening Systems. Additional offerings encompass Machining and Fabrication services (CNC machining, wire EDM, titanium parts) and Assembly/Integration services. AGI also provides storage solutions including ASMPT SIPLACE and Fuji Feeder Storage Carts, and Stencil Storage Carts. The company recently expanded through acquisition of ASMPT's Memphis stencil production facility in June 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Cut Stencils Precision laser-cut stencils used in SMT solder paste printing for PCB assembly; supplied to electronics manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, defense, and EMS sectors.
• VectorGuard Stencil System Reusable stretched-frame stencil system that allows stencil foil replacement without re-tensioning; reduces tooling cost and changeover time for high-mix SMT lines.
• SMT Assembly Pallets Custom carriers/pallets that hold PCBs during SMT component placement; built to customer board geometry and component keep-out requirements.
• Reflow Pallets High-temperature carriers for routing boards through reflow ovens while reducing warpage and supporting odd-form components.
• Conformal Coating Pallets Custom masking/carrier fixtures that protect keep-out areas during selective or brush conformal coating operations.
• Adjustable Solder Pallets Adjustable solder fixtures that accommodate multiple board variants within a single pallet to reduce tooling changeover.
• PCB Router Fixtures Vacuum and pin-based fixtures that hold panels during PCB depaneling/routing operations.
• Flying Probe Test Fixtures Custom fixtures and receivers used to interface PCBs with flying probe testers for low-volume or prototype test.
• X-Ray Inspection Fixtures Positioning fixtures designed to hold boards steady during X-ray inspection of BGA, QFN, and hidden-joint solder joints.
• Press Fit Tooling Application-specific tooling for press-fit insertion of connectors and through-hole components into PCBs.
• QC100 Quality Control System Automated inspection system for stencil and tooling quality control, used to verify aperture dimensions and tooling accuracy.
• Vision Inspection Systems Automated optical/vision inspection systems, including robotic and inline configurations, for in-process or end-of-line PCB inspection.
• Final Test Systems Turnkey end-of-line functional test stations engineered around customer products, integrating fixturing, instrumentation, and software.
• Robotic Soldering Fixtures Custom jigs and fixtures that position PCBs and components for automated robotic soldering cells.
• Screw Tightening Systems Automated screw fastening jigs and systems used in sub-assembly and final assembly operations.
• Case Assembly Machines Custom-engineered equipment for assembling electronic enclosures and cases.
• Air Blow PCB Cleaning Machine Inline air-blow station for removing debris and residue from PCBs after depaneling or routing.
• ASMPT SIPLACE Feeder Storage Cart Mobile storage cart purpose-built for organizing and transporting SIPLACE SMT feeders on the production floor.
• Fuji Feeder Storage Cart Mobile storage cart purpose-built for organizing and transporting Fuji SMT feeders on the production floor.
• Stencil Storage Carts Mobile carts for safe storage and transport of laser-cut stencils and VectorGuard frames.
• BGA Rework Mini Stencils Miniaturized stencils used to re-deposit solder paste on individual BGA or QFN sites during rework operations.
• Machining and Fabrication Services Custom CNC machining, laser cutting, wire EDM, and fabrication services for OEMs requiring precision metal and plastic parts, including titanium components.
• Assembly and Integration Services Sub-assembly and full system integration services for custom automation cells, combining fixtures, robotics, vision, and test into a delivered workstation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour turn times available for laser cut stencils
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ASMPTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2023Strategic acquisition of ASMPT's SMT Stencil Production facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The acquisition significantly strengthens AGI's stencil manufacturing capacity and expands ability to serve customers in Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Electronics sectors throughout North America. AGI and ASMPT had a 15-year relationship dating back to AGI's initial DEK franchise agreement in 2008.
• DEK (ASM PT)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing franchise relationship since 2008. AGI offers DEK consumables including Pro-XF cleaner, cleaning rolls, and supports DEK printers with tooling. AGI also acquired DEK Diode Pumped Fiber Laser capability through ASMPT acquisition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Koh Young Technology: Koh Young is a leading global provider of 3D inspection systems for SMT assembly, including SPI and AOI. Its inspection capabilities overlap with AGI's QC100 automated inspection and vision inspection system offerings, but Koh Young operates as a global incumbent with full inspection portfolios.
• Universal Instruments: Universal Instruments is an established provider of electronics assembly equipment, including surface mount, through-hole, and final assembly systems. Operates broadly in the same electronics manufacturing space as AGI but at much larger scale and across full line solutions.
• ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): ASMPT is one of the largest global SMT equipment manufacturers, with whom AGI has a 15-year DEK franchise and acquired a stencil production facility from in 2023. ASMPT's SMT Solutions segment competes broadly in assembly equipment while also being a long-time partner of AGI.
• CyberOptics (now part of Koh Young): CyberOptics designs and manufactures high-precision sensors and inspection systems for electronics assembly and semiconductor markets. Comparable to AGI's vision inspection systems integrating Keyence, COGNEX, and FEASA components, but at broader incumbency scale.

Direct peers

• ASSET InterTech: ASSET InterTech provides test, validation, and debug tools for board and system-level electronics. Overlaps with AGI's functional test and board level test capabilities, particularly for automotive and aerospace customers.
• StenTech: StenTech is one of the largest North American laser cut stencil and SMT printing consumables providers. Directly comparable to AGI's flagship stencil product line, including VectorGuard-style frames, nano coatings, and 24-hour turnaround services for electronics manufacturers.
• Martin Technical: Martin Technical provides test and automation solutions for industrial and aerospace electronics manufacturers, including custom functional test fixtures and turnkey automation. Comparable to AGI's functional test, board level test, and integrated automation offerings.
• Circuit Check: Circuit Check designs and manufactures functional test systems, in-circuit testers, and production interface solutions for OEMs and EMS providers. Closely matches AGI's Test & Automation Division across final test, board level test, and vision-enabled test stations.
• Photo Stencil: Photo Stencil is a precision SMT stencil manufacturer offering electroformed, laser-cut, and nano-coated stencils. Directly comparable to AGI's laser-cut stencil, VectorGuard, and Microglide nano coating product offerings.
• Transition Automation: Transition Automation specializes in SMT reflow soldering carriers, pallet systems, and selective soldering fixtures for PCB assembly. Highly comparable to AGI's soldering pallets, SMT assembly pallets, and conformal coat pallet product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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