EKER Systemtechnik Electronic

What EKER Systemtechnik Electronic does

EKER Systemtechnik Electronic GmbH is a German Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider headquartered in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz near Nuremberg, Bavaria. Founded in 2002 through a management buyout of the predecessor EKER GmbH by the Gumann family and acquired by ELPROG GmbH in 2008, the company has been a member of the six-company ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE within the Stemas Gruppe since that transaction. EKER operates three independent SMT and THT production lines supported by twenty THT workstations, with a modern equipment base that includes Siemens/Siplace pick-and-place machines (installed 2022, capable of up to 80,000 components/hour and components as small as 008004), nitrogen reflow soldering, ERSA Versaflow 4/55 selective soldering, 3D-SPI and 3D-AOI inline inspection, X-ray inspection with false-color imaging for hidden solder joints, in-house CNC-produced ICT needle-bed adapters, and a multifunction test system with full traceability.

The company's offering spans the full electronics value chain: hardware development and PCB layout, component procurement with consignment warehouse and KANBAN arrangements, SMD and THT assembly, soldering, automated and X-ray inspection, in-circuit and functional testing, module assembly, and logistics under flexible framework contracts up to one year. EKER is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (recertified 2025), UL 796 (achieved 2025) and has been fully RoHS-compliant since 2005.

EKER serves national and international customers primarily in industrial electronics and medical technology, with additional exposure to aerospace/space (high-frequency electronics launched into orbit in June 2023) and sensor technology. The customer base is project-based and quote-driven, with direct sales to engineering and manufacturing decision-makers. The business generates revenue through three streams: EMS manufacturing fees (hardware sales), development and engineering services (professional services), and component procurement/inventory management (managed services including consignment and KANBAN). Since September 2024, close collaboration with newly-added sister company HSP Barschat & Krönert GmbH has tightened the design-to-manufacturing loop, and in September 2025 Peter Bauer was appointed Managing Director.

Name

EKER Systemtechnik Electronic

Legal name

EKER Systemtechnik Electronic GmbH

Website

https://eker-systemtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EKER Systemtechnik Electronic is a German mid-sized EMS provider in Röthenbach near Nuremberg, offering full-service SMT and THT electronics manufacturing from prototyping through series production for industrial, medical, aerospace and sensor customers, as part of the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

NAICS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAGAA

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYIMAGAGAL

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYIMAGAGAK

Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYIMAGAGAH

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYIMAGAGAD

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• SMD assembly
• THT assembly
• PCB prototyping
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Röthenbach An Der Pegnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): Full EMS service covering the complete electronics production value chain from product idea, development, prototyping, and small series through to large-scale production. Services include SMD/THT assembly, soldering, inspection, testing, module assembly, and logistics. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees based on production volumes and complexity.
2. Development and Engineering Services: Hardware development, PCB layout, test concept development, and test equipment development provided as part of the EMS offering or as standalone services accompanying manufacturing contracts.
3. Component Procurement and Inventory Management: Complete procurement of all components for assemblies, including consignment warehouses and KANBAN arrangements, integrated with manufacturing contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EKER Systemtechnik Electronic is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering the complete value chain of electronics production, from hardware development and PCB layout through SMD/THT assembly, soldering (reflow, selective, wave), inspection (3D-AOI, X-ray), in-circuit and functional testing, to module assembly, logistics (KANBAN, consignment warehouse), and after-sales support. The company serves industrial and medical technology customers from prototype (lot size 1) through large-scale series production.

Product overview

EKER Systemtechnik Electronic is an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) provider offering a comprehensive value chain for electronics production. The service portfolio includes: Entwicklung & Layout (hardware development, CAD layout, test concept), Warenwirtschaft & Bauteilbeschaffung (component procurement, inventory management), SMD-Bestückung (surface mount assembly from 008004 to BGA), THT-Bestückung (through-hole assembly), Löten (reflow/selective/wave soldering), Inspektion und Testverfahren (optical/AOI/ICT testing), Röntgeninspektion (X-ray inspection for BGA/QFN), Baugruppenmontage (final assembly), Fertigung (three independent SMT/THT production lines), Musterfertigung (prototyping from lot size 1), Prüfung & QM (quality management, traceability), and Logistik (flexible framework contracts). The company serves industrial electronics and medical technology customers from prototype through large-scale series production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entwicklung & Layout (Development & Layout) Hardware development, layout creation using CAD programs, BOM generation, test concept creation, prototyping, and series introduction support for industrial and medical electronics customers.
• Warenwirtschaft & Bauteilbeschaffung (Component Procurement & Inventory Management)
• SMD-Bestückung (Surface Mount Device Assembly) Surface mount assembly covering PCB layout, prototyping, and series production. Capable of handling components from BGA/µBGA, QFN, finepitch (0.3mm) down to 008004 (0201m) chip packages on three independent SMT lines.
• THT-Bestückung (Through-Hole Technology Assembly)
• Löten (Soldering) Nitrogen reflow soldering, ERSA Versaflow selective soldering, and double-wave soldering under nitrogen atmosphere. Lead-free (RoHS) soldering fully implemented since 2005.
• Inspektion und Testverfahren (Inspection & Testing)
• Röntgeninspektion (X-Ray Inspection) X-ray inspection with false-color imaging for concealed solder joints on BGA and QFN components that conventional AOI systems cannot detect, plus counting capability for sealed production packages.
• Baugruppenmontage (Module Assembly)
• Fertigung (Manufacturing) Full SMT and THT manufacturing with three independent production lines, capable of handling components from BGA/µBGA, QFN, finepitch (0.3mm) down to 008004 (0201m) chip packages.
• Musterfertigung (Prototype Manufacturing)
• Prüfung & QM (Testing & Quality Management)
• Logistik (Logistics)

Quantifiable outcome

• No uninspected assembly leaves the facility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HSP Barschat & Krönert GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024HSP joined the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE in September 2024. HSP specializes in hardware and software development for medical technology, energy, industrial electronics, automotive, laser technology, and sensor applications. HSP develops ultra-miniature circuits (such as an 008004-component sensor PCB for infusion needles) and EKER manufactures them on its modern SMT production lines. Located south of Nuremberg near the A6 and A9 highways, HSP enables fast prototyping through the close proximity (20 minutes by car) to EKER.
• Siemens/SiplacecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2022EKER operates three Siplace (Siemens) pick-and-place machines installed in 2022 between an Ekra stencil printer and an SMT-QuattroPeak reflow oven. These dual-head machines can place components from 0201 to 85mm x 85mm at up to 80,000 components/hour.
• ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE (STEMAS Gruppe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEKER is a member of the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE, a network of six EMS companies under the STEMAS Gruppe parent company. The group includes ELPROG GmbH (Benediktbeuern), EPS electronic Products & Systems GmbH (Siegen), FRANK Elektronik GmbH (Traunstein), PressFinish (Germering), and HSP Barschat & Krönert GmbH. The group provides comprehensive services from development through manufacturing to after-sales, with complementary competencies including LED technology, automotive electronics, cable assembly, and coating/casting services. The group is headquartered in Munich.
• ELPROG GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELPROG is a sister company within the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE based in Benediktbeuern, offering the complete value chain of electronics production. ELPROG acquired EKER in 2008 and expanded its business area to all of Bavaria.
• EPS electronic Products & Systems GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPS is a sister company within the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE based in Siegen, manufacturing electronic assemblies for traffic technology and automotive, including automated through-hole assembly.
• FRANK Elektronik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRANK Elektronik is a sister company within the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE based in Traunstein, specializing in lighting technology and PCB assembly, with particular expertise in LED technology that can be shared with EKER customers.
• PressFinishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPressFinish is a sister company within the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE based in Germering, focused on medical technology, industrial electronics including certified ATEX production, and aerospace/avionik sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FRANK Elektronik GmbH: Sister company in the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE in Traunstein specializing in LED technology and PCB assembly. Closely comparable EMS service offering with a differentiated specialty (LED) within the same group network.
• HSP Barschat & Krönert GmbH: Newest ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE member (Sept 2024) specializing in hardware and software development for medical, energy, industrial electronics, automotive, laser and sensor applications. Co-develops ultra-miniature circuits that EKER then manufactures.
• PressFinish: Sister company in the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE in Germering focused on medical technology, ATEX-certified industrial electronics and aerospace/avionics — directly overlapping with EKER's medical and high-reliability industrial verticals.
• ELPROG GmbH: Sister company within the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE that acquired EKER in 2008. Offers the complete EMS value chain from Benediktbeuern, overlapping directly with EKER in SMT/THT assembly, prototyping and series production for industrial customers.
• EPS electronic Products & Systems GmbH: Sister company in the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE based in Siegen, manufacturing electronic assemblies for traffic technology and automotive with automated through-hole assembly. Comparable EMS service mix and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Zollner Elektronik AG: One of the largest European EMS providers, headquartered in Germany, serving industrial, medical, automotive and railway customers. Comparable broad EMS service offering but at much greater scale than EKER.
• Scanfil Oyj: Finnish-headquartered European EMS provider with manufacturing across Europe and Asia, serving industrial, energy, medical and automotive customers. Comparable broad EMS service offering to EKER with overlapping European industrial customer base.
• KATEK SE: German-headquartered mid-to-large tier EMS group with sites across Europe, offering development and series production in electronics and mechatronics. Overlaps with EKER in industrial and medical customers but operates at significantly greater scale.
• TQ-Systems GmbH: German EMS/ODM provider with full value-chain capabilities from development through series production, serving industrial, medical, aerospace and automotive customers. Comparable service breadth and customer verticals to EKER, but at larger scale.

Others

• Note: ERSA GmbH: Supplies EKER's Versaflow 4/55 selective soldering and wave soldering equipment. Adjacent equipment vendor rather than competitor; relevant as a technology enabler for EKER's lead-free and high-density soldering capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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