What ADTEC Engineering does

ADTEC Engineering Co., Ltd. (株式会社アドテックエンジニアリング) is a Japan-based industrial automation and precision equipment manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Since 2014 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio Electric Co., Ltd. (ウシオ電機株式会社). The company designs and manufactures direct imaging (DI) exposure systems, contact exposure apparatus, and factory automation (FA) equipment primarily for PCB manufacturing and advanced semiconductor packaging, alongside optical light source equipment, precision machined parts, powder forming presses, and CFRP products. Its flagship DI product families — INPREX (PCB/HDI) and DE-2 (WLP/PLP fan-out packaging) — leverage proprietary laser direct imaging technology, with the latest IP-NX7000 achieving L/S = 2/2μm resolution and the IP-15 UHT delivering 400 panels/hour via twin-stage architecture. ADTEC also distributes the PAVIS series of laser via hole inspection equipment under partnership with Korean manufacturer AKC.

The company operates with approximately 390 employees as of March 31, 2026, with 33% in design/development roles and a disclosed R&D investment ratio of 10.8% of FY2025 sales (¥19.3B on ¥17.6B revenue). Its manufacturing base is centered in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, which underwent phased expansion (Buildings A, B, C) between 2020 and 2023 to raise DI equipment capacity by approximately 1.4x and to produce EUV light source key components for the parent Ushio group. R&D and engineering functions are supported by Yokohama and Omiya technical centers.

ADTEC sells its equipment primarily through direct sales domestically in Japan and through 13 overseas agent/distributor bases spanning Korea, Taiwan, China (5), Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore (2), Philippines, Malaysia and the USA. The business model is dominated by one-time equipment sales (exposure systems, FA equipment, optical equipment, precision parts), supplemented by after-sales service and maintenance, plus a certified pre-owned equipment program. Customer base spans PCB manufacturers, advanced packaging manufacturers, LCD/display makers, automotive supply chains, and research/inspection institutions, with the 2025 additions of Optical Modulex and arctruth product lines (transferred from Ushio) extending reach into scientific and industrial inspection light source markets.

Name

ADTEC Engineering

Legal name

株式会社アドテックエンジニアリング

Website

https://adtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ADTEC Engineering is a Japan-based industrial equipment manufacturer (wholly owned by Ushio Electric since 2014) that designs laser direct imaging exposure systems, factory automation equipment, optical light source units, and precision machined parts for PCB makers, advanced semiconductor packaging manufacturers, and inspection/research customers across Asia and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film) (IMAGAJAM)

Keywords

• Laser direct imaging
• PCB manufacturing equipment
• Semiconductor packaging equipment
• Factory automation systems
• Precision machined components

Headquarters

HQ city

Marunouchi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exposure Equipment Sales: Sale of laser direct imaging exposure systems, contact exposure systems, and maskless exposure equipment for PCB and semiconductor packaging manufacturing
2. FA Equipment Sales: Factory automation equipment including auto peelers, alignment systems, and laser via hole inspection machines for PCB manufacturing lines
3. Optical Equipment Sales: Light-related devices including solar simulators, UV curing systems, light degradation testing equipment, and arctruth brand light source units for scientific research and inspection
4. Precision Processing Products: Precision mold components and processed parts for various industrial applications
5. After-sales Service and Maintenance: Customer service, technical support, repair services, and maintenance contracts for installed equipment including arctruth product support transferred from Ushio
6. Certified Pre-owned Equipment: Sale of refurbished/adtec-certified pre-owned equipment

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ADTEC Engineering designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation equipment, with its core business centered on laser direct imaging exposure systems for printed circuit board (PCB) and advanced semiconductor packaging manufacturing. The portfolio also includes factory automation equipment (auto peelers, alignment marking devices, PAVIS series inspection machines), optical equipment (arctruth and Optical Modulex scientific and inspection light source units, solar simulators, UV curing systems), precision machined components, powder forming presses, and CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) products.

Product overview

ADTEC Engineering offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation equipment centered on exposure systems for electronics manufacturing. Core products include INPREX and DE series direct imaging exposure systems for PCB and advanced semiconductor packaging (L/S down to 2/2μm), ADEX contact exposure systems, and FA automation equipment. The portfolio extends to optical systems (arctruth brand scientific and inspection light sources), precision machined components, powder forming presses, CFRP products, and inspection equipment (PAVIS series for laser via hole and plating inspection). Products serve electronics, semiconductors, LCD, automotive, solar, aerospace, cosmetics, and materials industries. The company also offers certified pre-owned equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INPREX: Direct imaging exposure apparatus brand for PCB manufacturing, including models IP-15 UHT
• DE-2
• DE-2 W300
• DE-2 P600
• arctruth
• オプティカルモデュレックス (Optical Modulex)
• ナーリングレスオートピーラー (Nailing-less Auto Peeler)

Products and services

• Exposure Systems Complete line of exposure systems for PCB and advanced semiconductor packaging manufacturing, including INPREX direct imaging (DI) exposure systems, DE-2 series laser direct imaging systems for wafer-level and panel-level packaging, and ADEX contact exposure systems.
• Factory Automation Equipment Factory automation equipment for PCB and electronics manufacturing lines, including automatic production line solutions, auto peelers, alignment marking devices, PAVIS-LV Laser Via Hole inspection machines, PAVIS-PTH Plating Through-Hole inspection systems, and PAVIS-TGV Through Glass Via inspection machines.
• Optical Equipment Optical systems including solar simulators, UV curing equipment, light degradation test machines, scientific light source units, and glass/lens/film inspection light source units under the arctruth and Optical Modulex brands.
• Precision Machined Products Precision mold components and processed parts using advanced processing technology accumulated since company founding, serving semiconductor and automotive sectors.
• Powder Forming Presses Powder forming presses including mechanical, hydraulic, and servo presses for powder forming, ultra-small high-speed forming presses, dry CIP/isostatic pressing, heat treatment furnaces, and ceramic components.
• CFRP Products Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic products supported by technical calculation tools for lamination and rule-of-mixture design.
• ADTEC Certified Used Equipment Certified pre-owned and refurbished ADTEC equipment sold with quality assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2μm line/space resolution with ±1μm overlay accuracy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 源卓微納科技（蘇州）股份有限公司 (Mikroptik/源卓)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 June 2025Sales agency agreement for direct imaging (DI) exposure systems in Japan market. Products include DPS-50T and other DI equipment designed and manufactured by the Chinese exposure equipment maker.
• AKC Co., Ltd. (Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 October 2023Distribution partnership for laser via hole (LVH) inspection machines (PAVIS series) in Japan market. AKC designs and manufactures PAVIS-LV inspection systems with proprietary color optical technology and real-time auto-focusing.
• 株式会社ヤナカアドテックプレシジョン (Yanaka Adtec Precision)coreOthers · 3 April 2023Wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in April 2023. Specializes in multi-variety small-lot precision parts processing for semiconductor and automotive sectors. Originally Yanaka Holdings merged with Yanaka Co., Ltd. in September 2023 and renamed.
• 株式会社ワコム電創 (Wacom Denso)minorOthers · 1 July 2021Business transfer receiving solar simulator manufacturing, sales, and maintenance operations from Wacom Denso in July 2021.
• Deca TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2020Co-development partnership for integrating Adaptive Patterning™ technology with ADTEC's DE-2 laser direct imaging exposure system. Enables real-time adaptive circuit design processing for multi-die fan-out packaging. ADTEC joined Deca's AP Live Network ecosystem.
• ビアメカニクス株式会社 (Via Mechanics)coreOthers · 1 April 2018Absorbed exposure equipment business from Via Mechanics in April 2018, strengthening exposure system product lineup particularly for advanced packaging and semiconductor backend applications.
• ウシオ電機株式会社 (Ushio Electric)coreOthersParent company (100% subsidiary since 2014) providing strategic direction and EUV-related business opportunities. ADTEC manufactures EUV light source key components for Ushio Group. In 2025, optical modulex and arctruth product lines transferred to ADTEC from Ushio.
• 富士フイルム株式会社 (Fujifilm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnership started in 2008 for direct imaging exposure system manufacturing and sales. Fujifilm transferred DI business to ADTEC in 2014.
• Global Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 13 overseas agent/distributor bases: Korea (AKC), Taiwan (2), China (5 including Shenzhen Lianqun in Shanghai, Suzhou branches), Hong Kong, Vietnam (AKC VINA, Ushio Asia Pacific Vietnam), Thailand, Singapore (2 including Adtrax Solutions), Philippines, Malaysia, USA (Necsel IP).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Viavi Solutions: Provider of optical coatings, light sources, and test/measurement equipment used in PCB and electronics manufacturing. Compares to ADTEC's optical equipment (arctruth, Optical Modulex) and inspection businesses under Ushio Group.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Global supplier of chemistry, equipment, and software for PCB and semiconductor packaging manufacturing. Overlaps with ADTEC's customer base in PCB shops and advanced packaging fabs, though focused on wet chemistry rather than exposure.

Direct peers

• SCREEN Holdings: Japanese semiconductor and PCB equipment manufacturer with surface preparation, coater/developer, and exposure-related systems. Overlaps with ADTEC in semiconductor backend equipment and serves similar OSAT and PCB manufacturers.
• Manz AG: European manufacturer of production equipment for electronics including PCB and semiconductor manufacturing lines. Competes with ADTEC in PCB production equipment and factory automation for electronics manufacturing.
• Koh Young Technology: Korean 3D SPI and AOI inspection equipment maker widely used in PCB and SMT lines. Competes with ADTEC's PAVIS inspection products in PCB and advanced packaging inspection.
• Saki Corporation: Japanese automated optical inspection (AOI) specialist for PCB and semiconductor assembly, headquartered in Tokyo. Adjacent competitor in PCB inspection equipment where ADTEC offers PAVIS-series laser via hole inspection.
• Orbotech (KLA Corporation): Direct imaging systems for PCB manufacturing and the global market leader in PCB production equipment. ADTEC competes head-to-head with Orbotech's direct imaging product line in the same PCB and advanced packaging fabs.
• Heidelberg Instruments: Manufacturer of direct write laser lithography systems for PCB, MEMS, and semiconductor packaging. ADTEC's INPREX and DE-2 series compete with Heidelberg's direct imaging tools in advanced packaging and PCB applications.
• MKS Instruments (ESI / Laser-Based Manufacturing): Provides laser-based manufacturing equipment including direct imaging and PCB via drilling systems. Direct competitor to ADTEC in laser-based PCB patterning equipment serving HDI and advanced PCB manufacturers.

Regional players

• Ucamco: Belgian developer of CAM software and equipment for PCB manufacturing. While primarily software-oriented, Ucamco sits in the same PCB fabrication workflow as ADTEC's exposure equipment and is a complementary/comparative player in advanced PCB design-to-manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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