What Altix does

Altix is a French designer and manufacturer of high-precision UV imaging systems used in electronics manufacturing, headquartered in Val-de-Reuil, Normandy. Founded in 1991 (originally as Automa-Tech) and renamed Altix following a 2008-2009 management buyout, the company serves printed circuit board (PCB), flexible printed circuit (FPC), IC substrate, photo chemical machining, photovoltaics, and touch panel producers worldwide, with more than 600 systems installed across Europe, Asia, and North America.

The product portfolio is built on two complementary UV imaging technology lines. The contact exposure line includes the Acura family (Acura Premium Series, Acura SA, Acura DSS) and the AcuReel roll-to-roll series (550, Platinum 550, XL), powered by the proprietary LedLight LED source and optional ColliLight collimated sources. The direct imaging line is the Adix family (Adix SA, SA neo/Uno, SA duo, SA supra, CS/F, PT/F, RtR), built on the proprietary ALDS-Power4+ UV LED DMD architecture with four LEDs per photo head and selectable wavelengths (365/380/395/405nm). Following the 2024 integration into MGI Group, Altix also offers the AltiJet Evo digital inkjet system for combined solder mask, legend, and inspection.

Altix operates a B2B enterprise sales motion, selling configured capital equipment (typically ~50 systems per year) via direct sales subsidiaries in China and North America and a global network of distributors and representatives, supported by a recurring after-sales service and technical support business. Approximately 95% of revenue is from exports and China accounts for ~50% of business. Revenue was reported at €20 million in 2018, and the company is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of MGI Group.

Name

Altix

Legal name

Altix

Website

https://altix.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Altix designs and manufactures high-precision UV imaging systems (contact printers and direct imaging equipment) for PCB, FPC, IC substrate, and semiconductor packaging manufacturers worldwide, operating from France with subsidiaries in China and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics/Additive Electronics Printers (Printed Circuit & Functional Materials) (IMAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)

Keywords

• UV imaging systems
• PCB manufacturing equipment
• Direct imaging systems
• Contact exposure systems
• Photolithography equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Val-de-la-haye

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV Imaging Equipment Sales: Sale of high-precision UV imaging systems including contact printers (Acura, AcuReel, Afosa) and Direct Imaging systems (Adix family). Equipment ranges from semi-automatic to fully-automatic systems for various production volumes.
2. After-sales Service and Support: Technical support, maintenance, and service support provided globally through subsidiaries and representatives. Customer service organization with worldwide technical and service support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Altix designs and manufactures high-precision UV imaging systems used in photolithography for the production of printed circuit boards, flexible printed circuits, IC substrates, and advanced electronics. The portfolio spans two complementary technology lines — Contact Exposure printers (Acura and AcuReel families) and maskless Direct Imaging systems (Adix family) — together with the AltiJet Evo inkjet system for combined soldermask and legend printing. Equipment is sold in custom-configured, semi-automatic to fully-automatic formats, with global installation, service, and applications support.

Product overview

Altix is a worldwide specialist in UV imaging systems, offering two complementary product lines for the electronics manufacturing industry: Contact Printers and Direct Imaging Systems. The Contact Printer line includes the Acura Premium Series (fully-automatic double-sided exposure), Acura SA (semi-automatic), Acura DSS (dual single-side), and the AcuReel roll-to-roll series (550, Platinum 550, XL variants). The Direct Imaging line features the Adix SA family with ALDS-Power4+™ UV LED DMD technology, including semi-automatic models (SA, SA neo/Uno, SA duo, SA supra), automation add-ons (CS/F compact and PT/F in-line), and the Adix RtR roll-to-roll system. Additionally, Altix offers the AltiJet Evo inkjet system for soldermask and legend printing as part of the MGI Group since 2024. The portfolio supports PCB, FPC, IC substrates, semiconductor packaging, photo chemical machining, photovoltaics, and touch panel applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acura: High-performance exposure systems for sheet-to-sheet and roll-to-roll processes, used for soldermask, inner layer and outer layer applications. Includes Acura Premium Series, Acura SA, and Acura DSS models.
• AcuReel
• Adix
• AltiJet
• Afosa

Products and services

• Acura Premium Series Fully-automatic double-sided UV exposure machine for inner layers, outer layers, and soldermask/PSR processes, featuring LedLight LED technology with optional ColliLight 5kW & 8kW and Mach 5 light sources. Offers exposure area up to 610mm x 762mm with resolution down to 15 μm/15 μm for dry film, and up to 4 panels/minute throughput.
• Acura SA Semi-automatic UV exposure system operating in double-side mode with LED and collimated light sources, for fine line resolution on dry film and liquid soldermask. Handles rigid or flex material for high and medium volume PCB and FPC production.
• Acura DSS Fully-automatic double single-sided UV exposure unit with OptiLight or LedLight sources for fine line resolution on dry film or liquid soldermask. Dedicated to PCB and FPC applications for outer layers and soldermask/PSR processes.
• AcuReel 550 / AcuReel Platinum 550 Fifth-generation roll-to-roll UV exposure system for 550mm web width with single and double-sided capabilities, featuring LedLight and ColliLight 5kW & 8kW light sources, exposure area up to 550 x 650mm, and accurate image stitching for endless images.
• AcuReel XL Extra-large format roll-to-roll UV exposure system for flexible printed circuits, with exposure area up to 500 x 1500mm, designed for automotive FPC production including battery management systems.
• Adix SA Semi-automatic UV LED DMD Direct Imaging system using ALDS-Power4+ technology with 4 LEDs per photo head and 4 wavelengths (365/380/395/405nm). Handles rigid or flex materials for inner layers, outer layers, and soldermask/PSR processes, with 14-second cycle time for 457x610mm image size using 6 heads.
• Adix SA neo (Adix Uno) Enhanced UV LED DMD Direct Imaging solution with 20-30% productivity increase compared to Adix SA, featuring high UV power with 4 LEDs per photo head for high mix low and medium volume production.
• Adix SA duo Fastest dual table UV LED DMD Direct Imaging system with customizable photoheads and stripes, featuring BeamLight multi-channel lightsource or 2 to 7 ALDS Power 4+ photo heads. Offers up to 2 x 635 x 762mm exposure area for high-volume imaging.
• Adix SA supra UV LED Direct Imaging system designed for IC substrate and advanced semiconductor packaging applications (FOPLP, FOWLP, FCBGA, FCCSP) with 6 μm Line & Space capability and mass production performance at 8/12 μm L/S.
• Adix RtR (Roll-to-Roll Direct Imaging) Fully automatic single-sided roll-to-roll Direct Imaging system using ALDS-Power4+ technology with 2 to 6 photo heads (4 LEDs each), handling web thickness 30 μm to 500 μm with exposure area up to 630mm x 685mm, and resolution down to 10 μm/10 μm for dry film.
• AltiJet Evo Semi-automatic inkjet system combining soldermask printing, legend printing, and inline panel inspection in a 3-in-1 process using high-resolution digital additive printing. Features up to 120 sides/hour throughput and supports multiple colors (Green, Blue, Black, Red) for PCB and FPC production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 Altix machines operating worldwide in production facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MGI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, Altix has been part of the MGI Group, a global leader in digital printing and electronic printing technologies. This strategic partnership combines Altix's expertise in industrial imaging with MGI's innovation capabilities and global network, opening new opportunities in inkjet printing and printed electronics.
• NovatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2020New Russian partner specialized in sales and services of PCB machines. Represents Altix in the Russian market.
• ArtnetprocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2018Artnetpro represents Altix Automa-Tech in North America and China, providing sales and service representation in these key markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mania Technologie: Mania is a German specialist in direct imaging and PCB exposure systems (including Atg Luther & Maelzer), competing head-to-head with Altix in the same European PCB imaging market with comparable contact exposure and DI offerings.
• ORC Photomask: ORC manufactures UV exposure and direct imaging equipment for PCB manufacturing, providing another specialist competitor in the same photolithography equipment category as Altix.
• Heidelberg Instruments: Heidelberg Instruments produces direct write / maskless lithography systems for PCB, microelectronics and advanced packaging, overlapping with Altix's UV LED DMD direct imaging technology in adjacent lithography use cases.
• Screen Holdings (SCREEN GP): Screen Holdings' Graphic & Precision Solutions division produces direct imaging equipment for PCB, FPC and IC substrate manufacturers, making it a direct competitor in maskless UV imaging similar to Altix's Adix systems.
• KLA Corporation (Orbotech division): Orbotech (now KLA's PCB & Display segment) is the dominant supplier of direct imaging and AOI systems for PCB and FPC manufacturers globally, directly competing with Altix's Adix product line in the same PCB imaging category.

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments (ESI): ESI (now part of MKS Instruments) supplies laser-based direct imaging and UV processing equipment for PCB and IC substrate manufacturing, providing broader incumbent competition across multiple electronic imaging modalities.

Emerging players

• LPKF Laser & Electronics: LPKF produces laser-based systems for PCB prototyping, FPC and microelectronics manufacturing, representing an emerging player in adjacent electronic imaging and structuring equipment categories.

Others

• MGI Group (parent): MGI Group is Altix's strategic parent since 2024 and a global player in digital printing; while not a direct PCB imaging competitor, MGI's inkjet and digital printing capabilities directly inform Altix's AltiJet Evo product line and represent the most strategically relevant allied company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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