Naso Corporation

What Naso Corporation does

Naso Corporation (NASO) is a Ventura, California-based contract manufacturer founded in the early 1990s that specializes in high-reliability electronic and mechanical subsystems for aerospace and defense, medical device, industrial automation, and commercial electronics customers. The company operates a single ITAR-registered facility at 3007 Bunsen Ave that co-locates four automated SMT lines for PCB assembly, 17 multi-axis CNC machines (including 5-axis capabilities on Tsugami and Doosan platforms) for precision machining, and dedicated box build, cable/harness, and inspection zones, all unified under a single AS9100D quality management system. NASO provides turnkey services from prototyping through full-rate production including First Article Inspection under IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001 standards, with AOI and 3D X-Ray verification for 100% solder joint inspection.

The company's revenue model is B2B enterprise contract manufacturing: quote-based, multi-year programs with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace and defense primes, supplemented by work for medical device OEMs and industrial robotics firms. Sales is conducted through technical consultation intake forms and capability reviews rather than transactional marketing, with CAGE Code 0M796 positioning NASO as a prime-ready manufacturer for U.S. Federal defense contracts. Three revenue streams are identifiable — electronics manufacturing services, precision CNC machining, and integrated subsystem/box build assembly — with the latter functioning as the strategic wedge that combines the first two under one accountable quality protocol. Customer acquisition concentrates on enterprise procurement contacts in regulated verticals where configuration control, lot traceability, and ITAR compliance are gating requirements.

NASO's core differentiator is single-source integrated manufacturing that eliminates multi-vendor handoff delays and reduces integration errors in mission-critical defense and aerospace programs. Thirty-plus years of continuous operation combined with a portfolio of regulatory credentials (ITAR, AS9100D, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610 Class 3, J-STD-001, CAGE Code 0M796) constitutes a significant regulatory and trust barrier for new entrants competing in the same defense prime supply chain. The combination of small scale (11-50 employees), high regulation, and concentration on defense primes defines both the opportunity and the concentration risk in the business model.

Name

Naso Corporation

Legal name

NASO Corporation

Website

https://naso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NASO Corporation is an ITAR-registered, AS9100D-certified Ventura, California contract manufacturer specializing in high-reliability electronic and mechanical subsystem assemblies for Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace and defense primes, medical device OEMs, and industrial automation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film) (IMAGAJAM)

Keywords

• Contract electronics manufacturing
• Precision CNC machining
• Aerospace defense manufacturing
• ITAR-compliant assembly
• Electronic manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Manufacturing Services: Provides PCB assembly, CNC machining, and subsystem integration services for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. Revenue generated through direct manufacturing contracts with Tier 1 and Tier 2 defense partners.
2. Precision Machining Services: CNC machining services including 5-axis milling, turning, screw machining, and finishing operations (anodizing, heat treating) for aerospace-grade components.
3. Subsystem Assembly and Box Build: Complex electromechanical integration services including custom enclosure assembly, chassis wiring, and cable harness fabrication for mission-critical defense systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Naso Corporation provides contract manufacturing of high-complexity electronic and mechanical hardware, combining PCB assembly with precision CNC machining under a single AS9100D-certified quality system for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial automation customers. The company operates as an integrated single-source supplier delivering turnkey PCB assembly, multi-axis CNC machining, cable/harness assembly, and full box-build subsystem integration with ITAR-controlled production environments.

Product overview

Naso Corporation operates as a unified subsystem manufacturing hub offering integrated electronic and mechanical production services. The company's core portfolio consists of Turnkey PCB Assembly (featuring 4 automated SMT lines meeting IPC-A-610J Class 3 standards), Precision CNC Machining (17 machines including 5-axis capabilities), Integrated Subsystem Assembly and Box Build services, and Cable/Harness Assembly to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards. These manufacturing capabilities are unified under a single AS9100D quality system, serving aerospace and defense, medical, industrial automation, and commercial electronics market sectors. The company provides complete accountability from prototype through full-scale production, combining all manufacturing phases in a single ITAR-registered facility in Ventura, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey PCB Assembly
• Precision CNC Machining and Fabrication
• Integrated Subsystem Assembly and Box Build
• Cable and Harness Assembly
• Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing
• Prototype-to-Production Scale-Up

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-defect production through 100% AOI and X-Ray inspection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flex Ltd: Largest global EMS with vertical presence in aerospace, defense, and medical manufacturing, providing EMS including precision assembly and integration, an incumbant competitor for ITAR and certified-build work.
• Sanmina Corporation: Large global EMS with a dedicated aerospace/defense vertical providing integrated PCB, machining, and subsystem assembly, competing for many of the same Tier 1/2 defense programs as NASO but at substantially greater scale.
• Celestica: Large EMS with a defined Aerospace & Defense segment providing integrated electronic manufacturing and after-market services, comparable in end-market exposure though broader in scale and geography than NASO.
• Jabil: Global Tier-1 EMS with growing aerospace, defense, and medical segments, offering turnkey PCB assembly, precision mechanics, and supply-chain integration; competes for ITAR-sensitive programs as a broader incumbent.

Direct peers

• Ducommun Incorporated: Aerospace electronics and structural manufacturer serving defense primes with integrated electronic and mechanical subsystems, including flight-critical electronics and precision-machined components for UAVs and avionics, a direct analog to NASO's served programs.
• Kimball Electronics: Contract electronics manufacturing services provider with strong aerospace, defense, and industrial exposure, offering SMT assembly and box build to Tier 1 customers under certified quality systems, comparable to NASO's customer mix.
• Benchmark Electronics: Mid-size U.S.-headquartered EMS provider with a substantial aerospace, defense, and medical business offering integrated PCB assembly, precision machining, and box build under AS9100D/ISO quality systems, directly comparable to NASO's capabilities.
• IEC Electronics: Smaller U.S. EMS focused on aerospace, defense, and medical customers, providing PCB assembly, cable/harness, and box-build with ITAR registration, closely matching NASO's niche positioning.

Emerging players

• AEM Inc. Smaller U.S. EMS focused on aerospace, defense, and high-reliability industrial markets, offering PCB assembly and integration services to primes, intersecting with NASO's niche customer base.
• NovaTech Automation: Niche contract manufacturer of industrial automation electronics and precision-machined subsystems, comparable in offering mix (electronics + machining) to NASO though typically serving industrial OEMs rather than defense primes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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