Dynatron

What Dynatron does

Dynatron Co., Ltd. (ダイナトロン株式会社) is a privately held Japanese company founded in 1990, headquartered in Kita-ku, Tokyo, that develops and sells CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software and complementary hardware for the electronics manufacturing industry, primarily serving PCB manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, and set manufacturers/OEMs in Japan. Its core product platform centers on PC-AutoCAM, an integrated CAM system for PCB manufacturing data control (DFM analysis, NC editing, Gerber editing, panelization via Smart/FlexLAYOUT, and etching compensation via DynaFLEX II), extended by PC-MountCAM (component mounting data), Stencil CAM (metal mask editing), and PC-TestCAM (test point generation). The hardware portfolio includes laser photoplotters (RP Series), direct imagers (Majesty-DI), measurement systems (MasterSCALE III, QuickSCALE), laser metal mask machines (T11-Hp), implementation jig systems (Meister440-AP), and the Speedy automated soldering robot. The company's primary differentiator is full data continuity: CAM data generated in Dynatron software drives its own hardware products, reducing errors across PCB fabrication through component mounting.

Dynatron generates revenue primarily through one-time perpetual software licenses priced at 100,000–700,000 yen, with a growing subscription offering for PC-MountCAM (3-month or 1-year terms), hardware system sales at higher price points, and a freemium model via free Gerber/implementation data viewers (DynaViewer, Jisso DynaViewer) for lead generation. Go-to-market is sales-led and domestic-Japan focused, leveraging direct sales through the company website, regular participation in major electronics manufacturing trade shows (NEPCON Japan, JPCA Show, JISSO PROTEC), weekly Zoom web seminars, annual Dynatron User Seminars (held since 1994, with the 29th held in 2025), and a Direct Shop e-commerce channel. The company also leverages Japan's IT Introduction Subsidy Program to offer 50% subsidies on key software products for eligible small and medium-sized customers. Additional channels include cloud-based services such as Tele-Factory (launched 2020), which enables secure CAM data transfer between PCB manufacturers and OEMs for remote editing workflows. The company has 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operates a Nagoya Technical Center in addition to its Tokyo headquarters to serve the Chubu region.

Name

Dynatron

Legal name

ダイナトロン株式会社

Website

https://dynatron.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dynatron (founded 1990, Tokyo) develops and sells CAM software and hardware for Japan's PCB and electronics manufacturing industry, offering integrated PCB fabrication, component mounting, metal mask editing, and automated soldering solutions with full data continuity across its product ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB CAM Software & Electronics Manufacturing Hardware

NAICS

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412), Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI), Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film) (IMAGAJAM)

Keywords

• PCB CAM software
• Electronics manufacturing software
• Component mounting systems
• Metal mask editing
• PCB measurement equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kita

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Perpetual): One-time perpetual software licenses for CAM systems (PC-AutoCAM, PC-MountCAM, Stencil CAM, PC-TestCAM) and data conversion tools. Customers purchase a MAC-key based license.
2. PC-MountCAM Subscription: PC-MountCAM available on a subscription basis for 3-month or 1-year terms, including support services and training. Allows flexible licensing with easy scaling up or down.
3. Data Conversion Software: One-time license sales for specialized conversion tools (Gerber to DXF, Gerber to GDSII, ODB++ to Gerber, DXF to Gerber, DXF to GDSII, GDSII to Gerber) sold via the Direct Shop.
4. Hardware Sales: Sale of hardware products including raster film plotters (RP series), direct imagers (Majesty-DI), laser plotters (MASK Writer), 2D measurement systems (MasterSCALEIII, QuickSCALE), laser metal mask machines (T11-Hp), implementation jigs (Meister440-AP), and automated soldering systems (Speedy).
5. Viewer Software Distribution: Free Gerber data viewer (DynaViewer) and implementation data viewer (実装DynaViewer) distributed at no charge for lead generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dynatron develops and sells CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software and complementary hardware for the electronics manufacturing industry. Its products control the full PCB production workflow, including PCB fabrication data editing, component mounting data preparation, metal mask opening design, automated soldering, and Gerber-based 2D measurement, all unified through Dynatron's proprietary CAM data standards.

Product overview

Dynatron offers a comprehensive portfolio of CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software and hardware solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry, covering the entire process from printed circuit board design through component implementation. The product line consists of core software products (PC-AutoCAM for PCB integrated CAM editing, PC-MountCAM for component implementation data creation), specialized add-on modules (PC-TestCAM for test point generation, PC-ODB.CAM for ODB++ data editing, Smart/FlexLAYOUT for panelization, Stencil CAM for metal mask editing, DynaFLEX Ⅱ for etching compensation, and Meister440-AP for implementation jig machining), hardware equipment (RP Series laser photoplotters, Majesty-DI direct imager, MASK Writer, MasterSCALE Ⅲ and QuickSCALE measuring systems, T11-Hp laser machine, Lead-clinch, Jisso-Coater, Speedy automatic soldering system), utility software (DynaViewer free viewer, Prestage viewer/converter, various format converters), and the Tele-Factory cloud service. The Direct Shop provides data conversion tools and viewer software for purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PC-AutoCAM: PCB integrated CAM system for printed circuit board manufacturing data control
• PC-MountCAM
• PC-TestCAM
• DynaFLEX II
• PC-ODB.CAM
• Smart/FlexLAYOUT
• StencilCAM
• Meister
• MasterSCALE III
• QuickSCALE
• Majesty-DI
• MASK Writer
• Lead-clinch
• T11-Hp
• Freedom
• Electro3D-Tray
• DynaViewer
• Jisso-DynaViewer
• Speedy

Products and services

• PC-AutoCAM PCB integrated CAM system that provides comprehensive editing functions for printed circuit board manufacturing, including DFM analysis, NC editing, Gerber editing, optimization, and scripting automation. Sold to PCB fabrication companies under one-time perpetual licensing.
• PC-MountCAM Component implementation data creation support system that assists with efficient data input from various formats and outputs for implementation processes, reducing setup time. Available as one-time perpetual license or 3-month/1-year subscription.
• PC-TestCAM Automatic test point generation system for creating and optimizing test points on PCBs, sold to PCB manufacturers and assembly operations.
• PC-ODB.CAM ODB++ data CAM system for editing and processing ODB++ format data used in PCB design and manufacturing.
• Smart/FlexLAYOUT Multi-optimal panelization tool that automatically and efficiently arranges different PCB substrates onto sheets, reducing material waste and enabling cost reduction.
• DynaFLEX II Intelligent etching compensation system that corrects artwork data based on actual etching characteristics for improved PCB pattern accuracy; 64-bit compatible.
• Stencil CAM Metal mask opening editing system specialized for solder paste printing stencil design, providing DRC and solder release angle checks.
• Meister440-AP Implementation jig machining system that enables high-precision, high-speed machining of various jig materials for in-house jig production, reducing procurement costs and lead times.
• Speedy Automatic soldering system robot using Gerber data and component information to automatically generate soldering profiles per pin, with 5-axis simultaneous control, interference checking, and automated route sorting.
• Majesty-DI Direct imager that replaces contact exposure systems, offering a compact and cost-effective PCB exposure solution suitable for Japanese manufacturing environments.
• MasterSCALE III Gerber-based automatic 2D measuring system that performs measurements based on Gerber data with configurable tolerances and generates OK/NG reports in Excel.
• QuickSCALE Data-reference image measuring system that instantly measures board outline, slits, and hole diameters by placing the board on the measurement table.
• RP Series (RFP-3226) Laser Photoplotter High-precision laser photoplotter for exposing photolithography films with high-speed, high-accuracy drawing and excellent operability.
• MASK Writer High-precision glass mask plotter for creating high-resolution glass masks used in PCB and photomask fabrication.
• Lead-clinch Lead component cut and clinch insertion machine that navigates insertion positions with LED guidance and automates lead cutting and clinching for through-hole assembly.
• T11-Hp Metal mask laser processing machine for precision metal mask fabrication used in solder paste printing.
• Freedom Selective soldering program creation system for programming selective soldering operations on PCB assemblies.
• JC Series (Jisso-Coater) Moisture-proof coating system for assembled boards using diaphragm pumps for splash-free, bubble-free coating with uniform film thickness.
• Tele-Factory Cloud-based PCB ordering and receiving system that supports remote CAM editing workflows between PCB manufacturers and set manufacturers, enabling secure CAM data transfer and verification.
• ODB++ to Gerber Converter One-time licensed conversion software that converts ODB++ data to extended Gerber data format; priced at 350,000 JPY.
• Gerber Converter Suite Suite of one-time licensed conversion tools including Gerber to DXF (120,000 JPY), Gerber to GDSII (700,000 JPY), and Gerber to BMP raster converters for inspection and exposure machines.
• DXF Converter Suite Suite of one-time licensed DXF conversion tools including DXF to Gerber and DXF to GDSII converters sold via the Direct Shop.
• Prestage Gerber/DXF Viewer Gerber and DXF viewer software for displaying, confirming, printing drawings, and creating lists from Gerber, NC, and DXF data; priced at 230,000 JPY.
• Warp-Recovery Printed circuit board warpage correction device used to correct warped PCBs before component mounting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in CAM editing labor; overtime eliminated; 1 person handles 80 jobs/month that previously required 4 people
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• P-ban's P板WEBチェッカー (Co-developed with P-ban's P-ban.com)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2015Dynatron co-developed the 'P板WEBチェッカー' (P-board WEB Checker) with P-ban's P-ban.com, a WEB-based Gerber data checking tool. This required no dedicated software installation and allowed PCB design data verification directly in a web browser.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ucamco: Belgian-based developer of the Ucam and Integr8tor PCB CAM software suites, the most direct global competitor to Dynatron's PC-AutoCAM in PCB fabrication data preparation and CAM editing.
• Altium (Renesas Electronics): PCB design software leader (now part of Renesas) whose CAM outputs feed directly into Dynatron's CAM workflow; competes for the same OEM/set-manufacturer CAM-data tooling budget.
• Zuken: Japanese-headquartered EDA vendor offering CR-8000 and the InCAM PCB CAM system; a home-country rival serving overlapping Japanese PCB manufacturers and OEM design teams.
• Frontline PCB Solutions: Israeli developer of InCAM and InPlan PCB CAM software, a direct functional competitor to Dynatron's PC-AutoCAM for PCB fabrication shops worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics): Large EDA suite provider offering PCB tools within Xpedition that overlap with Dynatron's CAM/manufacturing data preparation offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Orbotech (KLA): Acquired by KLA, supplies PCB direct imaging, AOI, and CAM-adjacent solutions — a broad incumbent whose imaging equipment competes directly with Dynatron's Majesty-DI.
• Cadence Design Systems: Global EDA incumbent whose Allegro PCB design platform includes manufacturing data preparation capabilities that increasingly encroach on Dynatron's downstream CAM workflow.

Regional players

• Screen Holdings: Japanese-headquartered semiconductor and PCB equipment maker whose direct imaging and cleaning systems overlap with Dynatron's PCB manufacturing hardware portfolio in the Japanese market.

Others

• LPKF Laser & Electronics: German supplier of laser-based PCB prototyping and structuring equipment — thematically adjacent to Dynatron's Meister440-AP jig processing and T11-Hp laser metal mask machine, addressing electronics prototyping/manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Limata: Specialist in UV direct imaging and LDI systems for PCB manufacturing, competing with Dynatron's Majesty-DI in the imaging equipment category with a more international footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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