What Pematech does

Pematech GmbH is a German industrial automation company, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, that designs and manufactures turnkey testing and assembly lines for the automated production of printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic assemblies, and end devices. Its product portfolio spans automated test lines (In-Circuit Test, Functional Test, End-of-Line Test, flash programming, climate/burn-in testing), assembly lines (linear transfer, rotary transfer, robot cells, customized special solutions), test adapters (needle adapters, end-device adapters, test boxes, special contactings), supporting equipment (magazine loaders, depaneling machines, logistics modules), and the proprietary LineManager software platform, which links production lines to customer MES/ERP systems or operates as a stand-alone MES-lite layer with full traceability and live data visualization, including SECS/GEM interface support for semiconductor manufacturing.

The company delivers custom-engineered automation systems rather than standardized products, combining mechanical engineering, control technology, and in-house software development into integrated production systems. Revenue is generated through project-based one-time sales of complete systems, with payment typically structured in stages (60% on order acknowledgment, 30% on preliminary acceptance and delivery, 10% on commissioning for orders over €25,000). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via a dedicated team including a Key Account Manager, supported by trade show participation (Evertiq Expo, EMSETECH, STEIN Technology Days), technical webinars, white papers, and an integrated partner ecosystem showcased at the annual PemaTECH Day event.

Pematech primarily serves global Tier-1 manufacturers across five verticals — Automotive, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods, Smart Home, and Medical Technology — with named customers including Bosch, Continental, Valeo, Brose, Marelli, Hella, Infineon, Siemens, and others, resulting in an installed base operating in 28 countries. A global service network with local partners in the USA, Mexico, and China provides first-level support combined with headquarters-based engineering in Germany. The company operates as Pematech GmbH within the Asic Group, which underwent a shareholder restructuring in January 2026 with Renaissance acquiring a majority stake.

Name

Pematech

Legal name

Pematech GmbH

Website

https://pematech.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pematech GmbH, a German industrial automation company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Radolfzell, designs and manufactures turnkey testing and assembly lines for PCB and electronic assembly production. It serves global Tier-1 manufacturers across Automotive, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods, Smart Home, and Medical Technology, with systems installed in 28 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment for Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Process Control Equipment (HDAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

Keywords

• PCB testing automation
• Assembly line solutions
• Electronics manufacturing automation
• Test fixture manufacturing
• Production line software

Headquarters

HQ city

Radolfzell

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Custom Automation Systems (Turnkey Solutions): Pematech designs, constructs, manufactures, and commissions custom turnkey testing and assembly lines for electronics manufacturers. Revenue is generated through project-based sales of complete automation systems including mechanical systems, control systems, software, and documentation. Payment terms typically structured as 60% on order acknowledgment, 30% after preliminary acceptance and delivery, 10% after installation and commissioning for amounts over €25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pematech designs and manufactures turnkey testing and assembly lines for the automated production of printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic assemblies, and end devices. Its offering spans custom test cells, depaneling machines, magazine loaders, logistics modules, test adapters, and the proprietary LineManager software for production line control, traceability, and MES integration. Systems are delivered as complete solutions covering requirements analysis, mechanical and control engineering, software development, and on-site commissioning for automotive, industrial, consumer goods, smart home, and medical technology manufacturers.

Product overview

Pematech offers turn-key testing and assembly lines for electronics manufacturing, consisting of three core product categories: (1) Test automation systems including test lines, TCIL and ML-TCIL test cells, and various test adapters (needle adapters, end device adapters, test boxes); (2) Assembly lines including linear transfer systems, rotary transfer systems, robot cells, and customized special solutions; (3) The LineManager software platform which connects production lines to MES systems and provides traceability, live data visualization, and process optimization. Supporting equipment includes depaneling machines (High-Volume, High-Flex), magazine loaders (MCIL), and logistics modules. The company provides complete solutions from design through commissioning for automotive, consumer goods, industrial goods, smart home, and medical technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assembly Lines Turnkey assembly lines for electronics manufacturing, including linear transfer systems, rotary transfer systems, robot cells, and customized special solutions. Covers processes such as screwing, dispensing, cleaning, laser marking, resistance welding, and end-of-line testing. Targeted at automotive, consumer goods, industrial goods, smart home, and medical technology manufacturers.
• Test Lines / Test Automation Automated test lines performing In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Test (FCT), End-of-Line Test (EOL), In-System-Programming (Flash Programming), and climate/burn-in testing for quality assurance of PCBs and electronic assemblies. Targeted at electronics manufacturers across automotive, industrial, and medical sectors.
• LineManager Software Modular software solution for plant control and optimization. Acts as a link between production lines and existing MES systems, or takes over MES-lite functions. Enables complete traceability, live data visualization, recording of all process information, and efficiency maximization for PCB testing and assembly lines.
• TCIL Test Cell Test handler for inline in-circuit testing, functional testing, end-of-line testing, and flash programming of PCBs. Supports contacting of PCBs from all sides with configurable segment testing in step mode. Targeted at electronics manufacturers requiring inline test handling.
• ML-TCIL Multilevel Test Cell High-density multilevel test station with up to 8 pneumatic or 6 servo contact units simultaneously. Supports parallel procedures including ICT, FCT, and flash programming. Designed for maximum output and variety with maximum compactness in electronics manufacturing test lines.
• High-Volume Depaneling Machine High-volume depaneling machine designed for inline use, enabling quick, efficient, and precise separation of PCB blanks. Optimized for shorter throughput times and higher productivity in electronics manufacturing.
• High-Flex Depaneling System Flexible depaneling system providing the flexibility needed for a large number of PCB variants or for production of small and medium series. Designed for inline use in electronics manufacturing.
• MCIL Magazine Loader Magazine station for loading and unloading printed circuit boards. Operates as a loader for feeding PCBs to test lines or an unloader for removing tested PCBs. Checks correct position of PCB panels and magazine interlocks; adaptable to all industry-standard magazines.
• Logistics Modules (DML, DMT, DMP, DMF) Four logistics modules ensuring products are in the right place at the right time within a production line: DML lift, DMT rotary switch, DMP parallel switch for distributing workpieces, and DMF turning station for PCB rotation. Used to manage complex material flow in multi-process production lines.
• Needle Adapters Custom test adapters for contacting printed circuit boards for In-Circuit and Functional testing using spring-loaded contact pins. Manufactured in-house as part of Pematech's adapter product family.
• End Device Test Adapters Reliable test adapters for secure functional testing of end devices, contacting via test points or device connectors. Part of Pematech's in-house adapter manufacturing offering.
• Test Boxes & Drawer Adapters Test solutions ranging from manual insertion/removal of test specimens to contacting hubs and test chambers in HF versions. Includes test boxes and drawer adapters for functional and end-of-line testing.
• Special Contacting Solutions Custom contacting solutions including leak testing (hermeticity testing), high-current contacting, and micro-contacting for specialized PCB and end-device test applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installed systems operating in 28 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 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

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Service Partners NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPematech maintains a global service network with local service partners in USA, Mexico, and China providing 1st level support at customer locations. Combined with headquarters-based experts in Germany, this ensures worldwide support for installed testing and assembly lines.
• HTWG Hochschule KonstanzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at PemaTECH Day event. University collaboration for knowledge exchange and potentially student recruitment.
• Asic GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company. Asic Group reorganized its shareholder structure in January 2026 with Renaissance acquiring majority stake. Stefan Schelker remains as significant private shareholder. The Asic Group includes Pematech GmbH and Asic Robotics AG, with sites in Burgdorf (Switzerland) and Radolfzell (Germany).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH: German specialist in automated assembly and end-of-line testing systems for automotive, medical, and consumer electronics. Highly comparable to Pematech in turnkey line delivery, ICT/FCT/EOL test capability, and customer base overlap.
• ASYS Group (EKRA, TWS, ASYS Automatic): German-based supplier of SMT, printing, coating, and automation equipment for electronics manufacturing. Directly competes with Pematech in PCB assembly automation and turnkey line integration, serving overlapping automotive and industrial customers.
• ATS Automation Tooling Systems: Canadian global supplier of custom automated manufacturing and test systems. Closely comparable business model: project-based turnkey automation for electronics and industrial OEMs, with similar mid-sized enterprise customers.
• GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of automation and assembly systems for automotive and industrial customers. Provides turnkey assembly lines and testing systems overlapping with Pematech's core offering.
• Manz AG: German automation specialist for electronics production including assembly, test, and metrology equipment. Competes directly with Pematech in PCB and electronic assembly automation with overlap in automotive and industrial end markets.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA AG: Global automation and robotics incumbent with deep automotive and industrial customer base. Competes with Pematech's robot-cell offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth (Assembly Technology): Division of Bosch providing assembly technology, tightening systems, and factory automation. Larger incumbent offering standardized and semi-custom assembly solutions competing with Pematech's custom lines.
• Festo AG & Co. KG: Global supplier of pneumatic and electric automation components, controllers, and integrated handling systems. Supplies the underlying components used by Pematech's automation lines and offers broader automation solutions to overlapping customers.
• Siemens Digital Industries (Automation): Global broad-line automation incumbent offering PLCs, industrial software, MES, and assembly/test integration. Overlaps with Pematech at the system-integration layer but operates at vastly larger scale across many industries.

Others

• Asic Robotics AG: Sister company under the Asic Group parent alongside Pematech. Specializes in robotics and automation integration; relevant as a sister-entity capability reference rather than a direct external competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PematechGmbH

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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