Tyrex

What Tyrex does

Tyrex (legal entity: TyRex Group, Ltd.) is a privately held family of integrated technology companies founded in Austin, Texas in 1995 by John Bosch, Jr. and Andrew Cooper. The company operates eight wholly-owned subsidiaries (SabeRex, Arctos Assembly, Austin Reliability Labs, Digital Light Innovations, iRex, Megladon, Saber Data, and TekRex) plus Woolly Mammoth 3D, delivering end-to-end contract manufacturing services spanning design, additive manufacturing, PCB and system-level assembly, fiber optic connectivity (patented HLC®), DLP®-based light engine solutions, software development, and product reliability testing. Co-founders John Bosch, Jr. (Principal) and Andrew Cooper (CEO) remain in operational leadership alongside President Matthew Ache and COO Rick Jennings; ownership is internal/founder-led with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Tyrex

Legal name

TyRex Group, Ltd.

Website

https://tyrexmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tyrex is a privately held, Austin-based family of eight integrated technology subsidiaries delivering end-to-end contract manufacturing, additive manufacturing, fiber optics, DLP® light engines, software development, and product reliability testing to OEMs across aerospace, telecom, automotive, healthcare, and semiconductor verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: TyRex family companies provide 'built-to-print' contract manufacturing services including PCB assemblies, sub-assemblies, system-level assemblies, cable assemblies, and fiber optic connectivity solutions for OEM customers.
2. Design and Engineering Services: TekRex offers 3D printed design, engineering support, and electrical circuit evaluation and design services. Saber Data provides software development, hardware/software integration, and IT management services.
3. Product Testing and Reliability Services: Austin Reliability Labs provides comprehensive product reliability testing and consulting services with pass/fail reporting and result analysis.
4. Additive Manufacturing Production: Woolly Mammoth 3D serves as the 3D printing production arm, providing additive manufacturing solutions with cutting-edge equipment for scalable production.
5. DLP Technology Solutions: Digital Light Innovations provides custom optics design, prototype design and deployment, product manufacturing, and distribution of DLP®-based solutions.
6. AI-Aided Product Innovation: New business model combining AI software tools with additive manufacturing to identify, develop, and prototype unique product ideas from the Cosmic Inquiry Data Box for partners and customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TyRex Group, Ltd. operates a family of eight technology companies delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions for OEM customers, spanning design and engineering (TekRex), additive manufacturing and 3D printing production (Woolly Mammoth 3D, TekRex), contract manufacturing for PCB and system-level assemblies (Arctos Assembly), cable assemblies and harnesses (iRex), fiber optic connectivity with patented HLC® interconnect (Megladon), DLP®-based optical design and manufacturing (Digital Light Innovations), software development and IT services (Saber Data), product reliability testing (Austin Reliability Labs), and lifecycle technology services (SabeRex). The company pairs these physical manufacturing capabilities with the AI-curated Cosmic Inquiry Data Box containing 450,000+ product ideas and 20+ interconnected IP-protection software programs to accelerate new product introduction.

Product overview

TyRex is a family of technology companies offering comprehensive intelligent manufacturing solutions built to last. The portfolio includes eight core companies: SabeRex (total-solution technology services), Austin Reliability Labs (product testing/consulting), Saber Data (software development), Megladon (fiber optic connectivity with HLC interconnect), TekRex (3D printing/development), Arctos Assembly (contract manufacturing/PCB assemblies), Digital Light Innovations (DLP-based solutions), and iRex (cable assemblies). Additional entities include Woolly Mammoth 3D (additive manufacturing), the Cosmic Inquiry Data Box (AI product database), TyRex Learning Foundation, and RecognizeGood nonprofit. Together they provide end-to-end product lifecycle services from design to production and testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Special By Design: The company's brand philosophy and tagline representing their commitment to quality, customized solutions, and lasting relationships.

Products and services

• SabeRex Technology Services Preferred service provider for major OEMs offering additive manufacturing, customized kitting, flexible deployment, assembly, complex repairs, and field services across the entire product lifecycle in the United States and beyond.
• Austin Reliability Labs (ARL) Product Testing Services Comprehensive product reliability testing and consulting services that write and develop all tests performed, providing pass/fail reports and result analysis to maximize product success and protect brand reputation.
• Saber Data Software Development Services Premier partner for software development with expertise on mobile (Android, iOS, Windows), Linux, and Windows platforms, plus hardware/software integration, resource augmentation, and IT management for technology and OEM customers.
• Megladon Fiber Optic Connectivity (HLC® Interconnect) Global industry leader in fiber optic connectivity featuring the patented HLC® interconnect, providing reference-grade interconnects that are reliable, rugged, and repeatable with millions of products deployed worldwide.
• TekRex 3D Printing Design & Engineering Development arm offering 3D printed design, engineering support, and electrical circuit evaluation and design services to help clients develop and bring innovative technologies to market.
• Arctos Assembly Contract Manufacturing Full 'built-to-print' contract manufacturing services for PCB assemblies, sub-assemblies, and system-level assemblies (box builds), with expertise in supply chain management and customized integration across multiple industries.
• Digital Light Innovations (DLi) DLP® Solutions Full-service design and manufacturing company specializing in custom optics, prototype design, deployment, and product manufacturing for DLP®-based solutions across a broad range of applications; partner to manufacture DLP® LightCrafter™ 6500 & 9000 EVMs.
• iRex Custom Cable Assemblies & Harnesses World-class contract manufacturer of quality cable assemblies and harnesses, ISO 9001:2015 certified, serving multiple industries with interconnect solutions.
• Woolly Mammoth 3D Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing solutions provider leveraging cutting-edge machines and emerging technologies for scalable 3D printing production serving the TyRex Technology Family and external customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 7 fully modeled and printed prototypes per week with documentation and market data
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RecognizeGoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyRex is a founding partner of RecognizeGood, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that illuminates selfless volunteers, charitable acts, and community service throughout the greater Austin area. TyRex co-created this initiative with John Bosch, Jr. serving as President of the Board. The partnership includes the Ethics in Business Awards and other recognition programs.
• Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GARSEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyRex sponsors GARSEF with over 10 years of category sponsorship, volunteering, judging, and 3D printing student trophies. The science fair reaches nearly 3,000 students from 14 Central Texas counties.
• Skillpoint AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyRex supports Skillpoint Alliance, a workforce development organization providing in-demand workforce training to vulnerable Central Texas community members. TyRex received Skillpoint Alliance's Top Volunteer Award.
• Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTyRex actively participates in ARMA events including the State of Manufacturing Expo & Conference. Company has been featured in ARMA spotlight videos and speaks in workforce development sessions.
• Rice University's Office of InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRice University's Office of Innovation partnered with TyRex and Carbon to explore additive manufacturing capabilities for seamless transition from idea to production.
• Texas InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Light Innovations (DLi) was the first to receive DLP® Authorized Design House designation from Texas Instruments. DLi partnered with TI to design electronic controller boards, firmware and Explorer API control software for DLP® Discovery™ 4100 platform. DLi also manufactures the DLP® LightCrafter™ 6500 & 9000 EVMs and Development Kits.
• Austin GivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyRex is a member of Austin Gives, a community program to recognize and encourage business philanthropy in metropolitan Austin.
• BookSpringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyRex sponsors BookSpring, the only Central Texas organization focused on building literacy skills through increasing home libraries and reading aloud activities for children from birth through age 12.
• Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyRex sponsors ROCK, a nonprofit providing equine-assisted activities and therapies to children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creation Technologies: Mid-sized contract manufacturer with end-to-end design, manufacturing, and aftermarket services for OEM customers in industrial, aerospace/defense, medical, and tech — comparable to TyRex in scale, OEM focus, and integrated service offering.
• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing company providing rapid prototyping and on-demand production via CNC, injection molding, and 3D printing — directly comparable to TyRex's TekRex and Woolly Mammoth 3D additive manufacturing capabilities and concept-to-prototype speed advantage.
• Sanmina: Global contract manufacturer offering integrated manufacturing solutions (PCB assemblies, cable assemblies, systems integration) for OEMs across aerospace, communications, medical, and industrial — directly comparable to TyRex's Arctos Assembly and SabeRex service lines, though at significantly larger scale.
• Benchmark Electronics: Mid-to-large EMS provider offering engineering, design, and contract manufacturing services for OEMs in aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and industrial markets — closely aligned with TyRex's OEM-focused, design-through-production business model.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, including cable assemblies and interconnect products — directly comparable to TyRex's iRex cable assemblies and Megladon fiber optic interconnect offerings, though TE operates at massive scale globally.
• Flex (Flextronics): Global diversified contract manufacturer with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services across multiple industries — overlaps with TyRex's integrated services but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Amphenol: One of the largest manufacturers of interconnect, antenna, and sensor solutions globally, including fiber optic assemblies — a scaled incumbent peer to Megladon's fiber optic connectivity business.
• Jabil: Large-scale global contract manufacturer with broad electronics manufacturing services, additive manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain solutions — comparable to TyRex's full product lifecycle model but operating at multi-billion-dollar scale across more verticals.

Emerging players

• Markforged: Industrial 3D printing company offering metal and composite additive manufacturing systems for production applications — an emerging player in the same additive manufacturing space as TyRex's Woolly Mammoth 3D and TekRex design services.
• Stratasys: Leading provider of polymer 3D printing solutions and additive manufacturing services for prototyping and production — comparable to TyRex's additive manufacturing capabilities, with overlapping focus on rapid prototyping and OEM customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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