GemAddis

What GemAddis does

GemAddis is a French industrial equipment distributor and specialty manufacturer serving the electronics manufacturing (SMT/CMS) industry, headquartered in Seynod/Chavanod (Annecy). The company was formed through the merger of Gemido SARL (a manufacturer of stencils, wave soldering frames, and custom tooling) and Addis Electronic SARL (a French electronics equipment distributor founded in 2005), combining proprietary manufacturing capability with multi-brand distribution under a single brand. GemAddis manufactures its own line of SMT stencils including standard formats (VectorGuard, VectorMount, Alpha Tetra, micro stencils, QuattroFlex, Stencilman, ZelFlex) and the proprietary high-tech Gemix One and Gemix Nano lines designed for nano-precision solder paste transfer on miniature components, alongside the GemixLock universal under-stencil support. In parallel, it distributes a broad portfolio of SMT equipment from global manufacturers including Nordson/CyberOptics (SPI/AOI), ASSCON (vapor phase brazing), Hanwha (Pick & Place, added 2024), ViTrox (SPI/AOI/AXI), SEC (X-ray), Heller (convective brazing), Universal (placement), Inertec (selective brazing), KIC (thermal profilers), Schunk (depanelization), Sono-Tek and Musashi (dispensing), Nutek (conveyors), ESE (screen printing), Extra Eye (FAI), and ASC International (table-top SPI).

Revenue is generated through five streams: custom stencil manufacturing, custom tooling fabrication, industrial equipment distribution (capital sales), consumables (Inventec solder paste, fluxes, cleaning products, Galden heat transfer fluids), and technical services including an electronic failure analysis laboratory. Pricing is quote-based with no public tariffs; orders under €300 HT incur a €50 administrative fee, and study-work cancellations are billed at €90 HT/hour. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales — anchored by expert technologist Phillipe Allard providing consultative support from CAD study through process optimization — with a self-serve 24/24 online stencil configurator supporting Gerber file upload, personalized pricing, and real-time preview. The company operates a centre d'excellence in Chavanod hosting a complete SMT production line for demonstrations, training, and an annual Technology Day event, and a showroom in Seynod for equipment demonstrations. Geographic scope is explicitly France-only with no global footprint claim, serving contract electronics manufacturers (EMS/CMS) and electronics OEMs operating in-house SMT assembly lines.

Name

GemAddis

Legal name

GEMADDIS SARL

Website

https://gemaddis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GemAddis is a French manufacturer-distributor serving electronics manufacturers (EMS/CMS) and OEMs in France, producing proprietary SMT stencils and custom tooling while distributing equipment from global brands including Nordson, ASSCON, Hanwha, ViTrox, and SEC, supported by consultative technical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Equipment & SMT Assembly Solutions

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Packaging (2.5D/3D-IC, Fan-Out WLP, Chiplets) (HDAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mask/Reticle Manufacturing & Inspection Equipment (HDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• SMT stencils
• Electronics manufacturing equipment
• PCB assembly tooling
• Vapor phase brazing
• SMT inspection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chavanod

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom SMT Stencil Manufacturing: GemAddis manufactures custom SMT stencils (screen printing screens) in various formats including VectorGuard, VectorMount, Alpha Tetra, micro stencils, QuattroFlex, Stencilman, ZelFlex, and its proprietary Gemix One and Gemix Nano high-tech lines. Tiered (multi-level) stencils are also available. Revenue is generated through one-time purchase orders for custom products, with an online configurator enabling rapid ordering 24/24.
2. Custom Tooling (Outillages): Development and manufacture of bespoke tooling including wave soldering frames, CMS line carriers, test interfaces, Jedec trays, coating frames, stencil underbackers, depanelization tools, manual brazing jigs, and Press-Fit supports. Solutions are produced in unique, small, or large series runs. Revenue is project-based, one-time.
3. Industrial Equipment Distribution: GemAddis distributes a broad range of industrial equipment for electronics manufacturing including screen printing machines, SPI/AOI inspection systems (Nordson/CyberOptics, ViTrox), Pick & Place machines (Hanwha, Universal), brazing equipment (ASSCON vapor phase, Heller convective, Inertec selective), thermal profilers (KIC), X-ray inspection (SEC), depaneling (Schunk), dispensing (Sono-Tek, Musashi), conveyor/transitic systems (Nutek), and SMD storage. Revenue from equipment sales is transactional, one-time per unit.
4. Consumables: Sale of consumables including solder paste/cream, cleaning products, brazing fluxes, alloys, and Galden heat transfer fluids (LS/HS/HT/D grades) used in vapor phase brazing equipment. Consumables generate recurring revenue from ongoing production needs of customers.
5. Technical Services and Process Consulting: Services include electronic failure analysis laboratory, machine and process testing, and technical consulting from expert technologist Philippe Allard. Provides complete technical partnership from CAD study to process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GemAddis manufactures custom SMT stencils (including the proprietary Gemix One and Gemix Nano high-tech stencil lines) and bespoke tooling (wave soldering frames, CMS line carriers, test interfaces, Jedec trays, coating frames, depanelization tools, press-fit supports) for electronics manufacturers. The company also distributes a comprehensive range of industrial SMT/CMS equipment — screen printing machines, SPI/AOI inspection systems, Pick & Place machines, vapor phase and selective brazing ovens, X-ray inspection, thermal profilers, depaneling, dispensing, and conveyor systems — from global manufacturers. A 24/24 online stencil configurator enables direct self-serve ordering with Gerber file processing, CAD preview, and personalized pricing.

Product overview

GemAddis is a French industrial equipment distributor and manufacturer for the electronics industry, particularly SMT/PCB assembly. The company operates as a product platform combining proprietary manufactured products (SMT stencils, custom tooling) with distributed equipment from major manufacturers. The core proprietary offerings include SMT stencils in various formats (VectorGuard, VectorMount, etc.) and the high-tech Gemix One/Nano stencil line, plus custom-developed tooling (wave brazing frames, CMS carriers, test interfaces). The distributed equipment portfolio encompasses inspection systems (Nordson SQ3000 AOI/SPI, ViTrox), vapor phase brazing systems (ASSCON), pick & place machines (Hanwha), X-ray inspection (SEC), and electronic assembly consumables (Galden fluids, solder paste). The company also provides technical services including an electronic analysis laboratory and an online stencil configurator. The offering architecture is a manufacturer-distributor model where GemAddis combines its own manufactured stencils/tooling with internationally-sourced equipment to provide integrated process solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMT Stencils (Pochoir de Sérigraphie) Screen printing stencils (screens) for SMT assembly, available in multiple standard formats including VectorGuard, VectorMount, Alpha Tetra, micro stencils, QuattroFlex, Stencilman, and ZelFlex. Used for solder paste deposition in PCB assembly. Configurable online via the 24/24 stencil configurator with Gerber file processing.
• Gemix One — High-Tech Stencil GemAddis's proprietary high-technology stencil offering enhanced solder paste transfer capabilities for the smallest openings required for assembling latest-generation miniature components. Available in tiered (multi-level) configurations.
• Gemix Nano — High-Tech Stencil GemAddis's proprietary high-technology stencil designed for nano-level precision paste transfer for miniature component assemblies.
• GemixLock — Universal Stencil Underbacker GemAddis's proprietary universal under-stencil support system that provides optimal support by perfectly conforming to the topography of cards during screen printing and pick & place processes. Compatible with all card types.
• Custom Tooling (Outillages) Custom-developed bespoke tooling including wave brazing frames, CMS line carriers, test interfaces, Jedec trays, coating frames, stencil underbackers, depanelization tools, manual brazing jigs, and press-fit supports. Solutions are produced in unique, small, or large series runs based on customer specifications.
• Nordson SQ3000 3D AOI/SPI Inspection Systems 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) systems featuring Multi-Reflection Suppression (MRS) technology from Nordson/CyberOptics, distributed by GemAddis for high-precision quality control in PCB assembly.
• ASSCON Vapor Phase Brazing Systems Vapor phase soldering/brazing systems with patented Multi Vacuum technology for void-free brazing, achieving porosity rates below 1%. Available in batch (island), inline, and top-loader configurations for various production volumes.
• Hanwha Pick & Place Machines High-performance component placement machines for SMT assembly lines distributed by GemAddis as part of the Hanwha partnership announced in 2024.
• ViTrox Inspection Systems (V310i SPI, V510i AOI, V810i AXI) 3D Solder Paste Inspection (V310i), 3D Automated Optical Inspection (V510i), and AXI/CT (V810i) systems from ViTrox featuring AI-based programming, real-time process monitoring, and Industry 4.0 connectivity for smart manufacturing.
• SEC X-eye X-ray Inspection Systems X-ray inspection systems from SEC (e-beam pioneer) for PCB analysis, detecting defects such as non-conductive solder joints, solder bridges, voids, and component alignment issues. Models include X-eye SF160, X-eye 5100, and X-eye 6000 series.
• Heller Convective Brazing Ovens Convective brazing (reflow) ovens from Heller, distributed by GemAddis in France as part of the complete SMT line equipment offering.
• Universal Pick & Place Machines (Fuzion series) Universal Fuzion series Pick & Place (component placement) machines distributed by GemAddis in France for SMT assembly lines.
• KIC Thermal Profilers KIC thermal profilers distributed by GemAddis in France for SMT reflow process profiling and optimization.
• Schunk Depaneling Equipment Schunk milling depanelization equipment distributed by GemAddis in France for PCB separation.
• Sono-Tek Ultrasonic Coating/Dispensing Equipment Ultrasonic coating and dispensing systems from Sono-Tek (ExactaCoat, FlexiCoat, FlexiCoat OP3) distributed by GemAddis in France for electronics manufacturing applications.
• Musashi General Dispensing Equipment General dispensing equipment from Musashi (Shotmaster SX series and Omega series) distributed by GemAddis in France.
• Nutek Conveyor and Transitic Equipment Conveyor and transitic (material handling) equipment from Nutek distributed by GemAddis in France for SMT production line automation.
• ESE Screen Printing Machines ESE screen printing (sérigraphie) machines distributed by GemAddis in France for SMT solder paste printing.
• Extra Eye FAI Equipment (X30-40 series) Extra Eye First Article Inspection (FAI) equipment (X30-40 series) distributed by GemAddis in France for solder paste deposition quality control.
• ASC International Table-top SPI Systems (SP3D, M300/M500) Table-top Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) systems from ASC International using laser and high-resolution moiré techniques for screen printing process control. Models include SP3D and M300/M500, distributed by GemAddis in France.
• Inertec Selective Brazing Equipment Inertec selective brazing equipment distributed by GemAddis in France for selective soldering applications.
• Galden Heat Transfer Fluids Fully fluorinated heat transfer fluids (Galden LS and HS grades) designed for vapor phase soldering (VPS) processes, distributed by GemAddis for use with ASSCON and other vapor phase brazing systems.
• Solder Paste / Crème à Braser Solder paste (crème à braser) products for PCB assembly from supplier Inventec, distributed by GemAddis for SMT screen printing.
• Electronic Failure Analysis Laboratory Electronic failure analysis service led by expert technologist Philippe Allard, offering solder analysis, cavity and crack detection, and component and PCB construction studies using advanced equipment (microscopes, X-rays). Located at GemAddis's Seynod facility.
• Machine and Process Testing Services Technical testing services for SMT machines and processes, including process validation, equipment compatibility testing, and process optimization support.
• Online Stencil Configurator Proprietary 24/24 online tool allowing customers to self-configure and order custom SMT stencils directly, with Gerber file upload for CAD-driven design, personalized account pricing, order history tracking, and real-time rendering previews before order placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery times under 24-48 hours for stencil orders placed through the online configurator
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HanwhacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis is a partner/distributor for Hanwha SMT placement (Pick & Place) machines in France. Hanwha participated in GemAddis's Technology Day event showcasing smart materials management integration. GemAddis announced the new Hanwha placement machine partnership as a product news item.
• Nordson (formerly CyberOptics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Nordson (CyberOptics) 3D AOI and SPI inspection equipment in France, including the SQ3000, SQ3000+, SQ3000-DD, SQ3000-D, SE3000, and SE3000-DD systems featuring the proprietary MRS sensor technology.
• ASSCONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes the full ASSCON vapor phase brazing equipment range in France, including the VP310, VP510, VP810, VP1100, VP2000, VP2100, VP6000, VP6100, VP7000, and VP800/VP810 models with Multi Vacuum technology.
• ViTroxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes ViTrox inspection systems in France, including the V310i Series (SPI), V510i Series (AOI), V810i Series (AXI), and V9i Robotic inspection systems featuring AI-based programming and Industry 4.0 connectivity.
• SEC (e-beam pioneer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes the full SEC range of X-ray inspection systems and scanning electron microscopes (SEM) in France, including the X-eye SF160, X-eye 5100, and X-eye 6000 series, as well as SNE-3000MS, SNE-3200M, SNE-4500M, and SNE-4500M Plus models.
• HellercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Heller convective brazing (reflow) ovens in France as part of its complete SMT line offering.
• UniversalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Universal Pick & Place (placement) machines in France, including the Universal Fuzion series.
• InerteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Inertec selective brazing equipment in France.
• KICcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes KIC thermal profilers in France.
• SchunkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Schunk depaneling equipment (milling) in France.
• Sono-TekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes the full Sono-Tek range of ultrasonic coating/dispensing equipment for electronics manufacturing, including ExactaCoat, FlexiCoat, and FlexiCoat OP3 models.
• MusashicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Musashi general dispensing equipment in France, including the Shotmaster SX series and Omega series.
• NutekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Nutek conveyor and transitic (material handling) equipment in France.
• ESEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes ESE screen printing (sérigraphie) machines in France.
• Extra EyecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Extra Eye FAI (First Article Inspection) equipment in France, including the X30-40 series.
• ASC InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes ASC International table-top SPI (solder paste inspection) systems in France, using laser and high-resolution moiré techniques for screen printing process control and optimization. Models include SP3D and M300/M500.
• GemidocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemido is the stencil and tooling manufacturing entity that merged with Addis Electronic to form GemAddis. Gemido is the manufacturer of high-tech stencils, wave soldering frames, and custom tooling. The merger (with public fusion notice available) combined Addis Electronic's distribution expertise with Gemido's manufacturing capabilities.
• InventeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGemAddis distributes Inventec consumables including solder paste, fluxes, alloys, and cleaning products for electronics manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mycronic AB: Swedish SMT assembly equipment specialist with Pick & Place, solder paste application, and high-precision stencil/printing solutions. Mycronic's mix of proprietary placement/printing equipment and stencil-making offerings directly parallels GemAddis's hybrid manufacturer-distributor model in the European market.
• ASYS Group: German manufacturer of SMT, THT, and process-equipment lines including screen printing, soldering, and automation. ASYS is a direct comparable to GemAddis in serving electronics manufacturers with integrated process equipment, though ASYS is a primary manufacturer while GemAddis combines manufacturing with multi-OEM distribution.
• ITW EAE: Division of Illinois Tool Works offering MPM screen printers, DEK stencils, and Electronics Assembly Equipment. ITW EAE is one of the most direct comparables to GemAddis's stencil manufacturing and screen-printing equipment distribution business, with comparable product breadth.
• StenTech: North-American SMT stencil manufacturer offering laser-cut, electroformed, and nano stencils. StenTech is a direct peer to GemAddis's Gemido stencil manufacturing business, competing on precision stencil technology for high-end miniaturised component assembly.

Regional players

• DIMA Group: Spanish SMT equipment distributor and service provider serving the Iberian and broader European market. DIMA is a regional peer to GemAddis in the role of multi-OEM SMT distributor with value-added technical services, but operating from a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Koh Young Technology: Korean manufacturer of 3D SPI and AOI inspection systems, a global leader in solder paste inspection. Koh Young competes with the ViTrox and Nordson/CyberOptics SPI platforms GemAddis distributes, making it a relevant peer in inspection equipment selection for European customers.
• Viscom AG: German manufacturer of 3D AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection equipment for electronics manufacturing. Viscom competes in the same inspection equipment category as Nordson/CyberOptics, ViTrox, and SEC — all of which GemAddis distributes in France.
• ASM Assembly Systems: German SMT placement equipment manufacturer (formerly Siemens) offering the SIPLACE Pick & Place platform used by major EMS customers worldwide. A broad incumbent in the SMT equipment category with overlapping product lines to those GemAddis distributes (Universal, Hanwha).
• Test Research Inc. (TRI): Taiwanese manufacturer of 3D AOI, SPI, and ICT inspection equipment for SMT lines. TRI is a competing supplier in the same SPI/AOI category as the ViTrox and Nordson platforms GemAddis sells into the French market.
• ERSA GmbH: German manufacturer of soldering equipment including wave, reflow, and selective soldering systems, plus stencil printers. ERSA is a broad incumbent in the SMT soldering equipment category — directly competing with the ASSCON, Heller, and Inertec lines GemAddis distributes.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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