What Excellon Automation does

Excellon Automation Co. is a US-based, employee-owned manufacturer of precision micro-machining equipment for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, operating from its headquarters in Paramount, California with a Canadian office in Vaughan, Ontario. The company's product portfolio centers on CNC drilling and routing systems (136L, 154L, HS-1L-DS, HS-2L, HS-4L Intelli-Drill series) featuring linear motor drive technology and vision-guided alignment with proprietary 'best fit' algorithms, plus the Cobra Hybrid Laser System that combines UV and IR (CO2) laser sources on a single platform for microvia formation and flex/rigid-flex circuit processing. Equipment is designed and manufactured in the United States, and the company supports a worldwide installed base through direct sales, parts supply, OEM-certified spindle repair, and field service operations.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model combining one-time equipment sales (single-station through multi-station mechanical drilling machines and hybrid laser platforms), recurring parts and consumables sales (via the Partlink platform with same-day delivery from California and Canada inventory), OEM-certified spindle repair and exchange services with a 70-point quality certification process and 180-day warranty, and annual service contracts providing preventative maintenance, discounted labor, and preferential response. Go-to-market is sales-led with field representatives (Mike Sparidaens, John Krum) for machine sales and dedicated inside sales teams for parts, technical support, and field service. Excellon serves two primary vertical segments: PCB manufacturers and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, with named customers including Nova Drilling and Fabrication Services, Advanced Circuits, and Brigitflex. Strategic acquisitions of NC Service Technology (December 2017) and Industrial Electronic Resources (June 2018) extended the company's after-sales service and subassembly repair capabilities, reinforcing a vertically integrated service model around its installed equipment base.

Name

Excellon Automation

Legal name

Excellon Automation Co.

Website

https://excellon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Excellon Automation is an employee-owned US manufacturer of precision CNC drilling, routing, and hybrid laser micro-machining equipment for PCB fabricators and EMS providers, with installed-base service, parts, and spindle repair operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• PCB drilling equipment
• CNC routing systems
• Laser microvia formation
• Spindle repair services
• Precision micro-machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Dominguez

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. CNC Drilling and Routing Machines: Sale of precision PCB drilling and routing equipment including HS series machines and COBRA laser systems. Equipment ranges from single to multiple station systems for prototyping and production applications.
2. Parts and Spindles: Sale of genuine Excellon parts, spindles (new and refurbished), and components for CNC drilling and routing systems. Core credit programs available for returning rebuildable parts.
3. Spindle Repair and Exchange Services: Certified repair services for Westwind air bearing and ball bearing spindles. Exchange service provides immediate replacement with free same day shipping. Extended 180-day warranty on all refurbished spindles.
4. Service Contracts: Annual service agreements providing preventative maintenance, free phone technical support, discounted repair labor ($20/hr discount), discounted parts purchases, preferential treatment with same-day response and 48-hour on-site service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Excellon Automation designs and manufactures precision CNC drilling and routing machines plus hybrid UV/IR laser systems used by PCB fabricators to drill, route and form microvias on printed circuit boards. Beyond equipment, the company supplies genuine replacement parts, OEM-certified spindle repair and exchange services, and annual service contracts supporting both new installations and legacy systems worldwide.

Product overview

Excellon Automation is a manufacturer of precision micro-machining equipment for the PCB industry with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on CNC drilling and routing systems including single-station machines (136L, 154L), dual-spindle systems (HS-1L-DS), multi-station systems (HS-2L with 2 stations, HS-4L with 4 stations), and the Cobra Hybrid Laser System combining UV and IR laser technologies. The company also offers spindle repair and exchange services, genuine replacement parts, and certified pre-owned equipment. Products are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. and the company provides worldwide technical service and support for both new installations and legacy equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Excellon: Main company brand for precision micro-machining equipment and PCB drilling systems
• COBRA
• Intelli-Drill
• PARTSLINK

Products and services

• 136L Intelli-Drill Single station precision CNC drilling system designed for prototyping and small/medium production batches of printed circuit boards. Features linear drive positioning, internal layer inspection with best-fit alignment algorithms, precision depth control, and a 30 x 36 inch work area.
• 154L Intelli-Drill Single station precision CNC drilling and routing system designed for large panel applications such as backplane drilling. Features linear drive positioning and a 54 x 30 inch work area.
• HS-1L-DS Intelli-Drill Single station, dual spindle high speed precision drilling and routing system with both a high speed driller spindle and high torque routing spindle for maximum flexibility. Features a 42 x 32 inch work area.
• HS-2L Intelli-Drill Two station high speed precision CNC drilling system designed for prototyping and small/medium production batches. Features linear motor drive axes, internal layer inspection capability, and a 28 x 32 inch work area.
• HS-4L Drilling/Routing System Four station precision CNC drilling, routing, and micro-machining system with a high speed linear drive servo system. Features a four-station work area of 18 x 24 inches with large panel capability up to 36 x 24 inches.
• Cobra Hybrid Laser System Hybrid laser system featuring both UV and IR (CO2) laser capabilities for flex circuit and rigid-flex circuit processing. Combines a high energy UV laser with super-pulsed CO2 laser for optimized via drilling and profiling, with precision high-speed beam positioning, laser defocusing capability, and vision-assisted panel alignment with a 4-level zoom vision system.
• Used Equipment Pre-owned Excellon CNC drilling and routing equipment including Mark VI Driller, EX-200 Driller, Century 2001, and Uniline 2000 systems with various spindle configurations.
• Spindle Repair and Exchange Services OEM-certified spindle repair and exchange services for Westwind Air Bearing spindles (80K, 110K, 125K, 125K D/R, 170K, 180K) and Ball Bearing spindles (420, 820, 880, 1010 models). Includes a 70-point quality certification process, free same-day shipping for exchange service, and a 180-day warranty on refurbished spindles.
• Genuine Parts OEM replacement parts and accessories for Excellon CNC drilling and routing equipment, including spindles, collets, and consumable items. Available for same-day delivery from inventory locations in San Jose, CA and Toronto, Canada, and orderable through the Partlink online parts search platform.
• Annual Service Contract Annual service agreement covering Excellon CNC drilling and routing equipment, including two preventative maintenance calls per year, free phone technical support, $20/hour discount on repair labor and travel, discounted parts for the life of the contract, half-price software replacement ($2,500-$5,000 list), annual dynamic accuracy tests with a Certificate of Accuracy, and preferential treatment with same-day response and 48-hour on-site service.

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Industrial Electronic Resources (IER)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2018Excellon acquired Industrial Electronic Resources (IER), a California-based electronics repair business specializing in repair of electronic subassemblies used on Excellon CNC drilling and routing systems. This acquisition strengthened the subassembly repair division.
• NC Service TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2017Excellon acquired NC Service Technology, a California-based service organization specializing in repair and maintenance of Excellon CNC drilling and routing systems. This acquisition strengthened Excellon's field service division and enhanced ability to provide exceptional response and quality service to customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LPKF Laser & Electronics: LPKF is a direct competitor in laser-based PCB drilling and micromachining systems. Both companies serve PCB fabricators with laser via formation and depaneling equipment, targeting similar HDI and flex circuit applications. LPKF is publicly traded and significantly larger, making it a primary global benchmark for Excellon's Cobra product line.
• Mania Technologie: Mania Technologie is a German supplier of PCB laser drilling and direct imaging systems. Its laser via formation systems compete with Excellon's Cobra Hybrid Laser in HDI and flex circuit applications, particularly in European and Asian PCB markets.
• Via Mechanics: Via Mechanics (formerly Hitachi Via Mechanics) manufactures PCB drilling machines, including high-speed CNC systems, and is a major global competitor to Excellon. The company offers comparable mechanical drilling platforms targeting the same PCB fab customers, particularly in Asia.
• Schmoll Maschinen: Schmoll is a leading German manufacturer of CNC drilling and routing machines for the PCB industry. The company directly competes with Excellon's mechanical drilling product family (136L, HS series) on spindle speed, accuracy, and panel size, serving the same PCB fabricator customer base globally.

Broad incumbents

• KLA Corporation (Orbotech): Through its Orbotech subsidiary, KLA provides PCB manufacturing equipment including laser drilling, direct imaging, and inspection systems. While broader in scope than Excellon, Orbotech is a major competitor in laser-based PCB via formation and serves many of the same large global PCB fabricators.
• TRUMPF: TRUMPF is a global leader in industrial laser systems and machine tools, including laser systems used in electronics manufacturing. While not exclusively focused on PCB, TRUMPF's laser technology and R&D resources are a benchmark for hybrid laser architectures such as Excellon's Cobra system.
• MKS Instruments (ESI / MKS): Following MKS's acquisition of Electro Scientific Industries (ESI), the company offers laser-based PCB drilling and processing systems. As a broad incumbent in laser micromachining, it competes with Excellon's Cobra hybrid laser in high-volume PCB manufacturing environments and has far greater R&D and financial resources.

Others

• Mitsubishi Electric (Industrial Automation): Mitsubishi Electric provides CNC controllers, factory automation, and EDM equipment used in PCB and electronics manufacturing. Its factory automation and motion control technology is comparable to the CNC-7PC control platform that is central to Excellon's systems, making it both a potential technology partner and competitive benchmark.
• ATOTECH: ATOTECH (now part of MKS) supplies chemistry and process equipment for PCB fabrication, including metallization processes that complement drilling and via formation. While not a direct equipment competitor, ATOTECH serves the same PCB fab customers and represents an adjacent supplier ecosystem.

Regional players

• PLASMAtech: PLASMAtech and similar regional PCB equipment specialists offer drilling, routing, and laser systems in specific geographies. They compete with Excellon in mid-tier PCB fabricator accounts and represent the kind of regional, niche-focused equipment builders against which Excellon's North American presence must compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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