SmartTec
SmartTec GmbH is a German system integrator that supplies and integrates production equipment, automation software, and soldering materials for global electronics manufacturers, serving SMT, THT, and PCB production lines with regional sales coverage in DACH and the Nordics.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersTaastrup, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SmartTec does
SmartTec GmbH is a privately held German system integrator for the global electronics manufacturing industry, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Germany with a wholly-owned Nordic subsidiary (smartTec Nordic) acquired in 2008. The company advises, plans, automates, installs, trains, and supports electronics production lines worldwide, employing 70 people and operating through dedicated regional sales teams in DACH and the Nordics/Baltics. Its commercial proposition is "complete line solutions from a single source" for SMT, THT, and PCB manufacturers, addressing the full process chain from goods receipt and component storage through assembly, soldering, dispensing and coating, inspection, and logistics.
SmartTec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SmartTec
- Legal name
- smartTec GmbH
- Website
- https://smarttec.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- SmartTec GmbH is a German system integrator that supplies and integrates production equipment, automation software, and soldering materials for global electronics manufacturers, serving SMT, THT, and PCB production lines with regional sales coverage in DACH and the Nordics.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SmartTec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronics Manufacturing Equipment
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Back-End/Advanced Packaging Equipment (Die Attach/Wire Bond/Flip-Chip/TCB) (HDAHAEAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)
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Where SmartTec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Taastrup
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
SmartTec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Systems and Equipment Sales: Sale of electronics manufacturing equipment including automation systems, dispensing/coating systems, soldering technology, SMT/THT assembly, test and inspection equipment
- Professional Services: Consulting, project planning, line concepts, process support, training and seminars, calibration service, remote support, quality management, and analysis laboratory services
- Soldering Materials: Solder paste, solder wire, solder preforms, bar solder, fluxes, and stencils for electronics manufacturing
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
SmartTec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
smartTec GmbH is a global system integrator that supplies electronics manufacturers with complete production lines — covering automation (smartControl 4.0 line control software and smart.e.connect transport modules), SMT and THT assembly equipment, selective and reflow soldering systems, dispensing and conformal coating systems, AOI/SPI/X-ray inspection, automated warehouse and storage logistics (smartProLog), PCB processing equipment, and soldering materials (paste, wire, preforms, bar solder, fluxes, stencils). The company complements its hardware portfolio with consulting, project planning, line integration, training, calibration, remote support, and quality management services.
Product overview
SmartTec is a global system integrator for electronics manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of production equipment and systems organized into eight product areas: Automation (smartControl 4.0 line control software and smart.e.connect transport modules), Dispensing & Coating (Quantum Q-6800, Spectrum II, Forte, Vantage Series dispensers and Select Coat SL Series conformal coating), Storage & Logistics (smartProLog warehouse system with smartInScan, smartSLoad, smartCCount, smartSCab), Printed Circuit Boards (brushing, surface finish, electroplating, metallising, wet process), Soldering Materials (paste, wire, preforms, bar solder, fluxes, stencils), Soldering Technology (XRC reflow, Synchro/Integra/Cerno selective soldering, GT/CV/HCT-910 stations), SMT & THT (Fuzion assembly, HP paste printing, X-Treme storage, Assure X-ray counting, component inserters), and Test & Inspection (AOI, SPI, X-ray batch/inline, ACI). The company operates through four divisions: SCCE (Soldering Competence Center Europe), smartFlexLine (assembly line integration), smartProLog (logistics automation), and smartPCB (PCB manufacturing).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- smartControl: Modular line control system for automation and line integration
- smart.e.connect
- smartProLog
- smartPCB
- smartFlexLine
- SCCE (Soldering Competence Center Europe)
- smartScan
- smartVision
- smartJet
- smartLabel
- smartLaser
- smartInScan
- smartSLoad
- smartCCount
- smartSCab
Products and services
- smartControl 4.0 Dynamics Modular line control software for automation systems, enabling efficient line integration and process management across manufacturing equipment in electronics production lines.
- smart.e.connect Process and transport modules for electronics manufacturing line integration and automation.
- smartProLog Automated warehouse and storage logistics system guaranteeing '5 Times Correct' — correct material, correct quantity, correct time, correct place, and complete traceability.
- Quantum Q-6800 Dispenser High-precision dispensing system for precise application of various media in electronics manufacturing.
- Spectrum II S2-900 Series Dispenser Dispensing system for high-precision application of various media with closed-loop process control.
- Forte Series Dispenser Dispensing system for high-precision application of various media.
- Vantage Series Dispenser Dispensing system for high-precision application of various media.
- Select Coat SL Series Conformal Coating System Protective conformal coating system for electronics protection.
- smartLaser Marking System Laser marking system for product identification and traceability.
- smartJet Labeler Labeler system for marking and labeling applications.
- smartLabel Labeler Labeler system for product labeling applications.
- smartScan Reading System Reading system for barcode/QR code scanning and data capture in manufacturing processes.
- smartVision Inspection System Vision inspection system (3D AOI and 2D AOI) for quality control and defect detection.
- 3D AOI SQ Series 3D Automated Optical Inspection system for comprehensive quality inspection in electronics manufacturing.
- 2D AOI QX Series 2D Automated Optical Inspection system for quality inspection.
- SPI SE Series Solder Paste Inspection system for paste volume verification.
- Quadra Series X-Ray Batch Inspection X-ray batch inspection system for hidden solder joint and component inspection.
- Ruby XL X-Ray Batch Inspection X-ray batch inspection system for quality control.
- X Series X-Ray Inline Inspection X-ray inline inspection system for real-time quality control.
- XS Series X-Ray Inline Inspection X-ray inline inspection system for real-time quality control.
- X# Series X-Ray Inline Inspection X-ray inline inspection system for real-time quality control.
- Fuzion Series SMT Assembly System SMT assembly system for high-volume electronics manufacturing.
- HP Series Paste Printing System Paste printing system for solder paste application in SMT assembly.
- X-Treme Series Component Storage Component storage system for electronics manufacturing.
- Assure Series X-Ray Component Counter X-ray component counting system for inventory verification.
- Radial 88HTi THT Assembly System THT assembly system for radial component insertion.
- Jumper Wire 88 THT Assembly System THT assembly system for jumper wire insertion.
- VCD 88HTi THT Assembly System THT assembly system for vertical component delivery.
- Omni Inserter OF Odd-form component insertion system.
- Uflex Odd-Form Handling System Odd-form component handling and insertion system.
- Synchro Selective Soldering System Inline selective soldering system for precision soldering.
- Integra Series Selective Soldering System Inline selective soldering system for precision soldering.
- Cerno 508-1 Selective Soldering System Inline/batch selective soldering system.
- XRC Series Reflow Convection System Reflow convection system for solder reflow processes.
- GT Series Soldering Station Soldering station for manual and automated soldering operations.
- CV Series Soldering Station Soldering station for soldering operations.
- HCT-910 Rework Station Rework station for component repair and replacement.
- TC Series IR Oven Infrared drying oven for thermal processing.
- UV9 Series UV Oven UV curing oven for coating and adhesive curing.
- Soldering Materials Portfolio Complete range of soldering materials including solder paste (lead-free, lead-containing, dispensable, low temperature), solder wire, solder preforms, bar solder (high silver, low silver, silver-free, lead-containing), fluxes (alcohol-based, water-based), and stencils.
- PCB Processing Equipment Complete PCB manufacturing equipment including brushing (vertical, horizontal, pumice), surface finish (HAL, tinning, OSP), electroplating, metallising, passivation, and wet process technology.
- SCCE Division (Soldering Competence Center Europe) Soldering Competence Center Europe — holistic soldering process expertise combining materials, methods, equipment, and line automation for electronics manufacturers.
- smartFlexLine Division Business division covering SMT/THT/OF assembly systems, stencil printing, 3D-AOI, 3D-SPI, X-ray inspection, dispensing, and selective protective coating integration.
- smartPCB Division Division providing expertise in all processes of printed circuit board manufacturing.
- smartTec Professional Services Project planning and line concepts, process support, training and seminars, calibration service, remote support, quality management, service and support, and analysis laboratory services for electronics manufacturers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Guaranteed '5 Times Correct' for materials through smartProLog
Companies that use SmartTec
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SmartTec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SmartTec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Peter Jordan Nordic (now smartTec Nordic)coreAcquired in 2008 to expand into Scandinavian countries. The company was restructured and rebranded as smartTec Nordic, establishing the company's presence in the Nordics & Baltics region.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SmartTec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): Global market leader in SMT assembly equipment and integrated line solutions for electronics manufacturers. Directly comparable to SmartTec in serving electronics production customers with assembly, soldering, and line integration offerings, though at much greater scale.
- Saki Corporation: Japanese provider of 3D AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection systems with global footprint. Comparable to SmartTec's test & inspection portfolio and serves similar high-reliability electronics manufacturing customers.
- Mycronic: Swedish provider of SMT assembly equipment, soldering, and dispensing solutions with strong European presence. Highly comparable to SmartTec in product mix and customer base, including a focus on flexible, high-mix electronics manufacturing environments.
- Koh Young Technology: Global leader in 3D SPI and AOI inspection for SMT lines. Comparable to SmartTec's test & inspection portfolio (smartVision, 3D AOI SQ Series, SPI SE Series) and overlaps directly in the inspection category SmartTec resells/integrates.
- Panasonic Connect SMT: Supplies SMT placement, soldering, and integrated line solutions globally. Comparable to SmartTec's offering across SMT, THT, soldering, and line integration, including proprietary line software.
- Viscom AG: German-headquartered manufacturer of AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection systems for electronics manufacturing. Comparable to SmartTec's test & inspection offering and competes for the same European electronics manufacturer customers.
- Yamaha Motor Robotics (IM Company): Offers a comprehensive SMT line including mounters, printers, AOI, and line software. Comparable to SmartTec as a full-line supplier to electronics manufacturers, with strong proprietary equipment and software.
Broad incumbents
- Nordson Corporation: Global precision dispensing, coating, and test/inspection equipment manufacturer. Both a SmartTec technology partner and a partial competitor — Nordson's electronics equipment overlaps with SmartTec's dispensing/coating/test offering but at much larger scale across multiple industries.
- Universal Instruments: Long-standing SMT and THT assembly equipment manufacturer (Fuzion platform, cited as a SmartTec partner). Comparable in product offering but operates at much larger scale and competes with SmartTec for the same high-mix electronics manufacturer accounts.
- ITW EAE (Illinois Tool Works Electronics Assembly Equipment): Division of ITW offering SMT, soldering, and dispensing solutions for electronics assembly. Comparable in serving electronics manufacturers with integrated line solutions, backed by a large industrial parent.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SmartTec social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
SmartTec financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
SmartTec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SmartTec subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SmartTec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SmartTec M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SmartTec
What does SmartTec do?
smartTec GmbH is a global system integrator that supplies electronics manufacturers with complete production lines — covering automation (smartControl 4.0 line control software and smart.e.connect transport modules), SMT and THT assembly equipment, selective and reflow soldering systems, dispensing and conformal coating systems, AOI/SPI/X-ray inspection, automated warehouse and storage logistics (smartProLog), PCB processing equipment, and soldering materials (paste, wire, preforms, bar solder, fluxes, stencils). The company complements its hardware portfolio with consulting, project planning, line integration, training, calibration, remote support, and quality management services.
Is SmartTec a public or private company?
SmartTec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SmartTec founded?
SmartTec was founded in 2003. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is SmartTec based?
SmartTec is headquartered in Taastrup, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does SmartTec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Systems and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and soldering Materials.
Who are SmartTec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology), Saki Corporation, Mycronic, Koh Young Technology, Panasonic Connect SMT, Viscom AG and Yamaha Motor Robotics (IM Company). Broad incumbents are Nordson Corporation, Universal Instruments and ITW EAE (Illinois Tool Works Electronics Assembly Equipment).
Does SmartTec have an API?
No public API is recorded for SmartTec.
What industry is SmartTec in?
SmartTec's product category is Electronics Manufacturing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAEAL, Back-End/Advanced Packaging Equipment (Die Attach/Wire Bond/Flip-Chip/TCB), with a secondary code of EUAEAFAC, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3559.