DEK International

What DEK International does

DEK International operates as a sub-brand of ASMPT SMT Solutions, the surface mount technology (SMT) equipment division of Hong Kong-listed ASMPT Group. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, the company supplies a full-stack portfolio of electronics manufacturing hardware and software: DEK-branded stencil printers (DEK TQ, DEK Galaxy, DEK NeoHorizon), SIPLACE-branded placement platforms (SIPLACE V, SX, TX, TX micron, X S, CA2), Process Lens/Process Lens HD inspection systems, and the WORKS Software Suite with modules spanning planning, logistics, operations, monitoring, optimization, and integration. The business serves electronics manufacturers across automotive, telecommunications, industrial, AI/HPC server, healthcare, and consumer segments, with named enterprise customers including Siemens, Zollner, KATEK, ZKW, SICK, TELESTE, Horizon Telecom, micas AG, and InnoSenT.

The company monetizes through a mix of capital equipment sales with multi-year enterprise contracts, subscription and perpetual software licensing (WORKS Abo-Lizenz), and recurring service and consumables revenue including stencils, squeegees, EMEA service contracts, and Academy training. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with regional offices, supplemented by a MyASMPT customer portal and webshop for process support products. The portfolio is positioned around the "IntelligentFactory" concept, with AI and analytics features embedded in the WORKS software stack and a dedicated AI Server Applications offering for high-density PCB manufacturing.

Strategic activity through 2025–2026 has been intense, including the launch of the SIPLACE V platform, expansion of the AI server applications line, a Shinwa partnership for Advanced Packaging, MES integration with Critical Manufacturing, and broadened commercial presence across Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan, and Latin America. The company describes itself as the world's largest supplier of best-in-class SMT equipment and was recognized with the Amkor Supplier Excellence Award 2025, reinforcing its position as a top-tier strategic supplier to global electronics manufacturers.

Name

DEK International

Legal name

ASMPT SMT Solutions

Website

https://dek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DEK International, a sub-brand of ASMPT SMT Solutions, supplies stencil printers, placement machines, inspection systems, and WORKS software for SMT electronics manufacturing, serving enterprise customers across automotive, telecom, AI server, and industrial segments globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SMT Assembly Equipment

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Outsourced Semiconductor Manufacturing Services (Back-End EMS/Turnkey) (HDAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Stencil printing equipment
• SMT placement machines
• PCB assembly solutions
• Electronics manufacturing equipment
• Solder paste inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

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. SMT Equipment Sales: Sale of capital equipment including stencil printers (DEK brand), placement machines (SIPLACE brand), inspection systems, and associated hardware for electronics manufacturing
2. Software Solutions: Software licensing including WORKS Software Suite with subscription options (WORKS Abo-Lizenz) and perpetual licenses
3. Service Solutions: EMEA service contracts, repair services, academy training, and process support products including DEK stencils, stencil frames, storage systems, PCB support solutions, consumables, and squeegees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DEK International provides stencil printing equipment and process support products for surface mount technology (SMT) electronics manufacturing, including modular printers such as DEK TQ, DEK Galaxy, and DEK NeoHorizon, along with stencils, stencil frames, stencil storage systems, PCB support solutions, and squeegees. Operating as part of ASMPT SMT Solutions, the broader portfolio extends to SIPLACE placement machines, Process Lens HD solder paste inspection, the WORKS Software Suite, SMT Analytics, Factory Equipment Center, Factory Material Manager, Virtual Assist, EMEA service contracts, and the ASMPT Academy training platform.

Product overview

ASMPT SMT Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) solutions organized around the IntelligentFactory concept, combining best-in-class hardware, software, and service components. The product portfolio spans five core areas: Printing Solutions (DEK brand including DEK TQ, DEK Galaxy, DEK NeoHorizon, and DEK Productivity Solutions), Inspection Solutions (Process Lens/Process Lens HD for solder paste inspection), Placement Solutions (SIPLACE brand including SIPLACE V, SIPLACE SX, SIPLACE TX, SIPLACE TX micron, SIPLACE X S, SIPLACE CA2, and SIPLACE Smart Features), Software Solutions (WORKS Software Suite with modules for Planning, Logistics, Preparation, Operations, Monitoring, Optimization, Integration, and Programming, plus Factory Equipment Center, Factory Material Manager, Virtual Assist, and SMT Analytics), and Process Support Products (DEK Stencils, Stencil Frame Solutions, Stencil Storage Systems, PCB Support Solutions, and Squeegees). The company also provides Advanced Packaging solutions and comprehensive Service Solutions including the Academy training platform. The portfolio enables electronics manufacturers to build intelligent, connected factories with full automation and digitalization capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DEK: DEK is a brand of stencil printing solutions under ASMPT SMT Solutions, including products like DEK TQ, DEK Galaxy, DEK NeoHorizon, DEK Productivity Solutions, DEK stencil frames, DEK stencil storage systems, and DEK PCB support solutions.

Products and services

• DEK TQ Modular stencil printer for high-quality solder paste printing in SMT assembly, customizable to individual production requirements.
• DEK Galaxy Advanced stencil printer platform for precise solder paste deposition in SMT lines.
• DEK NeoHorizon High-performance stencil printing system for demanding PCB assembly applications, configurable within the DEK modular printer family.
• SIPLACE V Fundamentally new placement platform combining leading performance, maximum flexibility, and highest precision with full compatibility to existing SMT lines, designed for further automation and big data processing.
• SIPLACE SX Flexible placement platform for high-mix production environments with strong precision and speed, used in electronics manufacturing SMT lines.
• SIPLACE TX High-speed placement platform for high-volume SMT production with exceptional throughput and accuracy.
• SIPLACE X S Placement platform designed for flexible and efficient SMT assembly operations.
• WORKS Software Suite Comprehensive software platform for organizing SMT manufacturing workflows, providing operator support and process optimization, and forming the foundation for the Intelligent Factory with step-by-step automation.
• EMEA Service Contract Comprehensive service agreement covering maintenance, technical assistance, and support for EMEA customers of DEK and SIPLACE SMT equipment.
• ASMPT Academy Training and education services including eLearning, Virtual Reality training, Instructor Led courses, and Blended Learning programs for SMT operators and engineers across Europe, AMCAS, China, and Rest of Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-defect manufacturing (0 DPMO) achievable in every dimension
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShinwacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strong partnership for innovative Advanced Packaging technologies launched at NEPCON Japan 2026

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yamaha Robotics (SMT Section): Yamaha's SMT Section produces surface mount equipment including screen printers, pick-and-place machines, and dispensers — directly competing with DEK printers and SIPLACE placement machines across the same electronics manufacturers.
• Panasonic Connect (Panasonic SMT): Panasonic SMT Solutions offers screen printers, placement machines, and inspection systems for PCB assembly, overlapping closely with ASMPT's DEK/SIPLACE portfolio and competing for similar automotive and industrial customers.
• Fuji Corporation (Fuji Machine Mfg.): Fuji is a Japanese SMT equipment OEM producing pick-and-place machines and screen printers, a direct rival to SIPLACE placement and DEK stencil printing systems in mid- to high-volume electronics manufacturing.
• Juki SMT (Juki Corporation): Juki manufactures SMT pick-and-place systems and screen printers, competing head-to-head with ASMPT SMT Solutions in placement and stencil printing, particularly in mid-volume and high-mix environments.
• Hanwha Semitech (formerly Samsung Techwin SMT): Hanwha Semitech produces high-speed SMT pick-and-place equipment and semiconductor back-end machinery, a direct peer in placement platforms and increasingly in advanced packaging — the same adjacency ASMPT is pursuing with Shinwa.
• Mycronic AB: Swedish high-tech equipment manufacturer with a pick-and-place and stencil printer line for SMT, serving similar electronics customers with a comparable capital-equipment, software-enabled model.

Emerging players

• Koh Young Technology: SPI/AOI specialist competing directly with ASMPT's Process Lens/Process Lens HD inspection offerings; narrower scope but strong overlap in the solder paste inspection segment of the same SMT line.
• Saki Corporation: AOI and SPI vendor serving SMT lines, partially overlapping ASMPT's Process Lens inspection solutions with a focus on high-end 3D inspection — relevant as electronics manufacturers consider multi-vendor inspection stacks.
• CyberOptics Corporation: Sensors and 3D optical inspection provider for SMT, with optical-precision technology that intersects ASMPT's high-precision SPI and AI/HPC server applications where micron-level measurement matters.

Broad incumbents

• Kulicke & Soffa Industries: Broad semiconductor and electronics assembly equipment incumbent (wire bonding, advanced packaging, TCB) that overlaps ASMPT's advanced-packaging direction and competes for the same back-end electronics manufacturing capex wallets, though its SMT footprint is narrower.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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