Fkn Systek

What Fkn Systek does

FKN Systek, Inc. is a privately-held US manufacturer, founded in 1997 and headquartered at 115 Pleasant Street, Millis, Massachusetts, that designs and builds PCB singulation (depaneling) equipment in-house. The company offers the broadest in-house product range in its category, spanning circular-blade depanelizers (K1000/K2000/K3000/K4000/K5000/K7000/K8000 series), pneumatic punch depanelizers (N100/N115/N200), benchtop routers (R100), and diamond-blade depaneling saws (S100/S200/S300), covering V-scored, tab-routed, metal-core, and unscored PCB panels from manual benchtop units up to automated in-line PLC-controlled systems capable of singulating up to ten 11.3-inch panels in one pass or 48-inch LED panels. Ancillary offerings include Stoegra-branded rugged step motors and controllers (NEMA 23/34/42, IP55-rated), wire crimp tools, PCB racks (F9000 series), IC lead straighteners, blade re-sharpening services, custom tooling, and equipment repair with a stated 2-day turnaround.

The business model is primarily one-time equipment sale plus consumables and service revenue: pricing is quote-based (no public pricing), spare parts and blades are stocked for immediate delivery, and the company monetizes recurring demand through replacement blades and resharpening. Go-to-market is direct sales from Millis supplemented by a global network of regional independent representatives and distributors covering more than 20 countries across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (including the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, the Baltics, Spain, Switzerland, Korea, Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand, India, Australia, and New Zealand). The end-customer base is B2B industrial — electronics manufacturers, contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs), and LED lighting manufacturers needing high-volume or precision PCB separation. The company maintains trade show presence (e.g., SMTA Guadalajara) and IPC/SMTA association membership. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no acquisitions, and no AI/ML capabilities; the operation is described as 1-10 employees operating from a single US facility.

Name

Fkn Systek

Legal name

FKN SYSTEK, INC.

Website

https://fknsystek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FKN Systek is a privately-held Millis, Massachusetts manufacturer founded in 1997 that designs and builds in-house PCB singulation equipment (circular blade, punch, router, and saw depanelizers) plus assembly tools, Stoegra step motors, and PCB racks, selling directly and via a global distributor network to electronics manufacturers, CEMs, and LED lighting producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Depaneling Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Back-End/Advanced Packaging Equipment (Die Attach/Wire Bond/Flip-Chip/TCB) (HDAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• PCB depaneling equipment
• Electronics assembly tools
• PCB singulation systems
• Circuit board manufacturing
• Industrial depaneling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Millis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Depaneling Equipment Sales: Sale of depaneling machines including circular blade depanelizers (K Series), routers (R Series), punch depanelizers (N Series), and saw systems (S Series). Equipment ranges from manual benchtop units to automated in-line systems with PLC controls.
2. Spare Parts and Blades: Sale of replacement blades, spare parts, and consumables. The company maintains spare parts and blades on the shelf for immediate delivery.
3. Blade Resharpening Services: Blade resharpening service for V-Score Depanelizers, providing cost-effective blade maintenance for customers.
4. Custom Tooling: Custom tooling design and manufacturing to specification for process security, including support tooling, nesting fixtures, and specialized equipment for unique PCB configurations.
5. Step Motors and Controllers: Sale of Stoegra step motors and controllers for industrial applications. Products include various series (SM56, SM87, SM107, SM168) with multiple configuration options including gear heads, brakes, and encoders.
6. Assembly Tools: Sale of tools for electronics assembly including PCB racks (F9000, F9001, F9003, F9005, F9006), wire crimp tools (C200), IC lead straighteners, and hand tools from Rennsteig.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FKN Systek designs and manufactures PCB depaneling equipment in-house at its Millis, Massachusetts facility, supplying electronics manufacturers with circular blade depanelizers (K Series), pneumatic punch depanelizers (N Series), benchtop routers (R Series), and diamond blade saws (S Series) for separating V-scored and tab routed PCB panels. The company also distributes Stoegra step motors and supplies related assembly tools including PCB racks, wire crimp presses, pull testers, and custom tooling.

Product overview

FKN Systek is a manufacturer of PCB depanelization equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of tools for electronic assembly. The core product line centers on depanelizers for separating V-scored and tab routed PCB panels, including: the K-series (manual K3000/K7000 and motorized K4000/K5000/K8000 depanelizers), K2000 series for metal core PCBs, N-series pneumatic punch depanelizers, R100 benchtop routers, and S-series diamond blade saws for non-scored panels. Supporting products include Stoegra step motors, C200 pneumatic crimp presses, C1500 pull testers, and F9000 series PCB racks. The company also provides blade re-sharpening services, equipment repair with 2-day turnaround, and custom tooling design. All PCB singulation tools are designed and manufactured in-house at their Millis, MA facility, with spare parts and blades stocked for immediate delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K5000 Multiple Blade Depanelizer High-volume production depaneling system that singulates up to 10 V-scored PCB panels in one pass using a multiple blade cartridge system with up to 11 blade sets. Available in operator-fed and in-line configurations with SMEMA interface, designed for electronics manufacturers producing LED strips and pre-scored PCB panels.
• K4000 Series Depanelizers Motorized circular linear blade depanelizers for V-scored PCBs available in 18, 24, and 48 inch panel lengths. Features adjustable blade gap camshaft, foot pedal actuation, and optional 3-blade carriage for aluminum core boards. Includes the K4000 LX variant for pre-scored PCB panels up to 48 inches long.
• K3000 and K7000 Manual Depanelizers Manually operated circular on linear blade depanelizers for singulating V-scored PCB panels. K7000 handles panels up to 12 inches with thin 0.029 inch blades for tight component spacing; K3000 available in 18 inch and 24 inch versions.
• K2000 Series Depanelizers Double blade pair circular blade depanelizers with 2.5 inch diameter blades designed for metal core PCBs using a two-step separation process. Includes K1010 (economical V-scored), K2010 (with XY table), and K2020 (for metal core boards).
• N Series Punch Depanelizers Pneumatic punch depanelizers using 80-100 psi factory air for dust-free tab routed panel separation. Includes N100 (economical straight tabs), N115 (12 inch support die for up to 6 tabs), and N200 (for round or odd shaped panels).
• R100 Benchtop Router Benchtop router for singulating round or rectangular tab routed panels with built-in dust extraction plenum, adjustable guide pins for straight or round routing, and optional universal guide pin blade set. Capable of handling 0.125 inch thick boards and aluminum PCBs.
• S Series Depaneling Saws Diamond blade saw depanelizers for PCBs without score lines or tabs. Includes S100 (manual single-line), S200 (automatic single-line), and S300 (PLC-controlled up to 24 lines per pass).
• K8000 Adjustable Multiple Blade Depanelizer Adjustable multiple blade depanelizer designed for removing carrier strips from skip routed PCBs.
• C200 Pneumatic Crimp Press Pneumatic wire crimp press for wire crimp and IDC assembly operations.
• C1500 Pull Tester Pull tester for quality verification of crimped wire connections.
• Stoegra Step Motors and Controllers Rugged step motors for harsh industrial environments featuring IP55 protection, -30C to 80C operating range, available in NEMA sizes 23, 34, and 42, with various controller options and configurations including gear heads, brakes, and encoders.
• F9000 Series PCB Racks Modular rack system for PCB storage and handling; F9000 (32 PCB capacity), F9001 (50 PCB quick adjust), F9003 (50 PCB TDK rack), F9005 and F9006 (25 PCB holding trays).
• Blade Re-sharpening Service Blade re-sharpening service for V-score depanelizers to maintain cutting performance and provide cost-effective blade maintenance for customers.
• Equipment Repair Service Expert equipment repair service with 2-day turnaround for depanelization equipment.
• Custom Tooling Custom tooling design and manufacturing to specification for process security requirements, including support tooling, nesting fixtures, and specialized equipment for unique PCB configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Singulate up to 10 panels 11.3 inches wide in one pass with K5000
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StoegracoreTechnology or IntegrationStoegra supplies step motors and controllers for FKN Systek's depaneling equipment. The partnership provides rugged step motors suitable for harsh industrial environments, with features including IP55 motor protection, extended temperature ranges (-30°C to 80°C), and multiple configuration options including gear heads, brakes, and encoders.
• RennsteigminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRennsteig supplies hand crimp tools that are offered as part of FKN Systek's tool catalog for electronics assembly.
• IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries)minorOthersFKN Systek maintains membership in IPC and follows IPC specifications for score-line standards (IPC-221C and IPC-222). Score-line specifications reference 30-45 degree angles per IPC standards.
• SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association)minorOthersFKN Systek participates in SMTA trade shows including SMTA Guadalajara. Company maintains membership and visibility at industry events.
• APS WittcoSales Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for Southern California and Baja Mexico. Contact: Tom Wittmer, Todd Wittmer. Tel: 818-606-3990.
• DG MarketingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative covering North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Guadalajara Mexico. Multiple contacts including Kent Donaldson, John Van Meter, Bob Powledge, and Angel L. Varela.
• Methods AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware. Contact: Scott Cook.
• SMT MachinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Brazil. Located in Campinas, São Paulo. Contact: [email protected].
• HJ Seifert-GmbhcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Germany. Located in Hannover. Phone: (0) 511-54 77 827.
• Suba Engineering Pty Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Australia and New Zealand with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
• SNJ CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Korea. Located in Gumi-city, Kyungbuk-do. Contact: BK Shon.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Europlacer: Europlacer is a global SMT pick-and-place equipment vendor targeting similar CEM and OEM customers as FKN, with broader line-equipment offerings in the same assembly ecosystem.
• ASM Pacific Technology: ASM Pacific is a leading global back-end and SMT equipment supplier serving semiconductor and electronics assembly customers, with adjacent offerings in die bonding, packaging, and assembly that overlap the broader PCB assembly workflow where FKN depanelers operate.
• Universal Instruments: Universal Instruments provides through-hole, SMT, and automation solutions for electronics assembly, making it a broader-line incumbent whose depaneling-adjacent offerings overlap the same customer base as FKN.
• Panasonic Industry (SMT): Panasonic's SMT/electronics assembly division offers a broad portfolio of pick-and-place, screen printing, and complementary line equipment; as a large incumbent it competes indirectly with FKN by bundling depaneling-adjacent solutions into full SMT lines.
• Hitachi High-Tech (Electronic Systems): Hitachi High-Tech supplies a broad range of electronics manufacturing equipment and semiconductor back-end tools, overlapping with FKN at the back-end assembly / depaneling stage of PCB manufacturing.
• Yamaha Motor (Imaging & Electronic Systems): Yamaha's SMT/electronic systems business provides pick-and-place and factory automation equipment serving the same electronics assembly customers that buy FKN depanelers as part of their SMT line.
• Mycronic: Mycronic supplies SMT pick-and-place, solder paste, and assembly automation equipment to global electronics manufacturers, intersecting the broader assembly line environment where FKN's depaneling equipment is integrated.

Direct peers

• ASYS Group: ASYS supplies depaneling, soldering, and handling equipment for PCB assembly lines, directly overlapping FKN's depanelizer and supporting SMT equipment footprint.
• J.P. Sercel Associates (JPSA, part of Coherent): JPSA specializes in laser-based PCB singulation and micro-machining, positioning it as a direct alternative-technology peer to FKN for singulating PCBs and flex circuits.
• LPKF Laser & Electronics: LPKF's Laser & Electronics division produces laser-based depaneling and micro-machining systems for PCBs, making it the most direct alternative technology competitor to FKN's mechanical depanelers in the same PCB singulation use case.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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