AUREL S.P.A.
AUREL S.p.A. is an Italian microelectronics manufacturer designing and producing custom thick-film hybrid circuits, SiC power modules, RF and wireless components, and proprietary automation equipment for high-reliability sectors including railway, medical, automotive, and aerospace.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersFaenza, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AUREL S.P.A. does
AUREL S.p.A. is a privately held Italian electronics manufacturer founded in 1970 and headquartered in Modigliana (province of Forlì-Cesena, approximately 60 km from Bologna), operating three production plants with 100% of production conducted in Italy. The company designs and produces thick-film hybrid circuits on alumina and aluminum nitride substrates, chip-on-board and wire bonding assemblies in ISO 7 cleanrooms, hermetically packaged components with helium leak testing, and printed circuit board assemblies including vapor-phase soldering and 100% AOI inspection. Its power-electronics division delivers insulated metal substrate (IMS) modules, thick-film heaters rated up to 1,000 °C, and custom silicon-carbide power modules using silver sintering. The wireless division offers RF receivers, transmitters, transceivers, LoRa modules, RFTide mesh-networking modules, antennas, keyfobs, and sensors, complemented by a complete IoT LoRa wireless-network platform with AES-128 encryption and industrial remote controls. AUREL also manufactures automation equipment for the electronics manufacturing industry—screen-stencil printers (C1010, C920, VS1520A, VS2025, VS1520M), ALS-series trimming and CO2 lasers, A206 conveyor dryers, XCEL modular work cells, and AH150 loading/unloading systems.
AUREL's commercial offering is organized around four business units targeting high-reliability (Hi-Rel) sectors—railway, medical, automotive, and avionics/aerospace—with secondary exposure to telecommunications, IoT/home automation, and general power electronics. Revenue is generated through quote-based custom engineering contracts (with multi-year billing cadences), standalone equipment sales, and lower-volume distribution of wireless modules through online distributors TME and Sos Electronic under a €250 minimum order value. The company sells primarily through a direct technical sales force of Area Managers and Country Managers, supplemented by country-specific distribution partners including P2M (France), Endrich GmbH (Germany/Switzerland/Austria), J & C Components (UK), DComponents Corp. (USA/Mexico/Canada), and ONBoard Solutions (Oceania).
The company's competitive position rests on vertical integration between microelectronics production and the proprietary automation equipment used to manufacture it, supported by ISO 9001, IPC A-610, and J-STD-001 certifications and stated performance metrics including silver sintering thermal conductivity above 150 W/(m·K), ±1 µm wire bonding positional repeatability, and track widths down to 20 µm for high-frequency circuits ≥15 GHz. A new 300 m² ISO 7 cleanroom opened in 2025 is dedicated to aerospace, rail, and medical custom-circuit production.
AUREL S.P.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AUREL S.P.A.
- Legal name
- AUREL S.p.A.
- Website
- https://aurel.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- AUREL S.p.A. is an Italian microelectronics manufacturer designing and producing custom thick-film hybrid circuits, SiC power modules, RF and wireless components, and proprietary automation equipment for high-reliability sectors including railway, medical, automotive, and aerospace.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AUREL S.P.A. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hybrid Microelectronics and Power Electronics Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK)
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Where AUREL S.P.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Faenza
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AUREL S.P.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Electronics Manufacturing: Design and production of custom Thick Film hybrid circuits, IMS power modules, SiC power modules, chip & wire bonding assemblies, hermetic packaging, and PCB assembly services for Hi-Rel sectors (railway, medical, automotive, aerospace).
- Automation Machinery Sales: Manufacturing and sale of screen printing machines, laser trimming/cutting systems, dryers, work cells, and loading/unloading systems for the electronics manufacturing industry.
- Wireless RF Modules: Production and sale of RF receivers, transmitters, transceivers, LoRa™ modules, RFTide™ mesh networking modules, keyfobs, sensors, and antennas for IoT, home automation, and industrial applications.
- Engineering & Design Services: Technical support, co-design of electronic projects, custom test bench development, and process engineering for customer-specific applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Custom Solutions - Quote-based pricing |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | RF Modules and Wireless Products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels5 records
AUREL S.P.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AUREL S.p.A. designs and manufactures custom Thick Film hybrid integrated circuits on alumina and aluminum nitride substrates, Chip & Wire Bonding assemblies in ISO 7 cleanrooms, hermetic packaging, and PCB assembly for high-reliability (Hi-Rel) sectors including railway, medical, automotive, and aerospace. The company also produces Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS) modules, Custom SiC power modules with silver sintering, and a portfolio of wireless RF modules (receivers, transmitters, transceivers, keyfobs, sensors, LoRa, RFTide, antennas) plus IoT LoRa networks. Complementing these electronics divisions, AUREL's Automation division manufactures proprietary screen printing machines, laser trimming systems, conveyor drying ovens, robotic work cells, and loading/unloading systems for the electronics manufacturing industry—all produced in Italy at three Modigliana plants.
Product overview
AUREL S.P.A. operates as a multi-technology electronics company with three integrated business divisions. The Microelectronics division produces Thick Film hybrid circuits on alumina and aluminum nitride substrates, Chip & Wire Bonding services, Hermetic Packaging, and PCB Assembly. The Power Electronics division offers IMS (Insulated Metal Substrate) modules, Thick Film Heaters, and Custom SiC (Silicon-Carbide) Power Modules. The Wireless division provides RF modules including Receivers, Transmitters, Transceivers, Keyfobs, Sensors, LoRa modules, RFTide mesh networking modules, and Antennas, plus a complete IoT LoRa Wireless Network platform and Industrial Remote Control solutions. The Automation division manufactures screen printing machines (C1010, C920, VS1520A, VS2025, VS1520M), laser trimming systems (ALS300), conveyor drying ovens (A206), robotic work cells (XCEL), and loading/unloading systems (AH150) for the electronics manufacturing industry. The company designs and produces all products entirely in Italy at its Modigliana facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Thick Film Technology Custom Thick Film hybrid integrated circuit technology on alumina (Al2O3) or aluminum nitride (AlN) substrates with complex geometries, metallized through-holes, multilayer structures, and automatic functional trimming for high-reliability applications in railway, medical, automotive, and aerospace sectors.
- Chip & Wire Bonding Electronic assembly service in ISO 7 cleanrooms for chip-on-board and wire bonding production, supporting ball bonding, wedge bonding, and ribbon bonding technologies from 12.5 µm to 250 µm for semiconductor and package assembly in high-reliability sectors.
- Hermetic Packaging
Quantifiable outcome
- Silver sintering thermal conductivity >150 W/(m·K), exceeding welded interconnections by up to 100x in durability tests
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use AUREL S.P.A.
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AUREL S.P.A. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
AUREL S.P.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik)minorOnline distributor enabling professional institutions and private users to purchase AUREL wireless modules. Supports minimum order fulfillment for smaller customers who do not require direct sales consultation.
- Sos ElectronicminorEuropean online distributor partner for AUREL wireless products, providing additional distribution channel for professional customers.
- P2M (France)coreOfficial distributor for French market managed by Abdel Habchi, providing local sales support and customer engagement for AUREL products in France.
- Endrich GmbHcoreRegional distribution partner covering German, Swiss, and Austrian markets with dedicated commercial contact Flavia Vieira, supporting enterprise customers in the DACH region.
- J & C ComponentscoreUK market representative managed by John Curtis, providing local sales support for AUREL products in the United Kingdom.
- DComponents Corp.coreExclusive distributor for North American markets covering USA, Mexico, and Canada, managed by Ricardo Sanchez, providing comprehensive sales coverage for the Americas region.
- JFP MicrotechniccoreSales representative for automation products in France (Ile-de-France region), managed by Mr. Francois Palomares, providing local support for AUREL Automation division.
- KARO ElectronicscoreSales representative for automation products in Germany, managed by Mr. Rainer Ronniger based in Dresden, covering German market for AUREL Automation division.
- Honeystone LimitedcoreSales representative for automation products in United Kingdom, managed by Mr. Sergei Valev based in London, providing coverage for UK market.
- NPOS Technologies, Inc.coreSales representative for automation products in USA, managed by Mr. Patrice Frau based in Pasadena, California, providing coverage for North American automation market.
- ONBoard Solutions Pty LtdminorSales representative for automation products in Oceania (Australia/New Zealand), managed by Mr. Peter Ruefli based in Botany NSW, providing coverage for Oceania region.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AUREL S.P.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mini-Systems, Inc. US specialist in thick-film and thin-film hybrid microcircuits, chip-and-wire assembly, and hermetic packaging for military, aerospace, and medical applications. Directly comparable to AUREL's microelectronics core offering in Hi-Rel niches.
- Compunetics: US-based custom thick-film hybrid circuit manufacturer serving aerospace, military, and medical customers. Closest direct peer to AUREL's microelectronics division — both specialize in custom thick-film substrates, multilayer circuits, and Hi-Rel assembly for regulated verticals.
- IEC Electronics: US-based Hi-Rel contract electronics manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable as a similarly-positioned small/mid-size EMS with Hi-Rel certifications and a focus on complex, low-to-mid volume assemblies.
- Cermetek Microelectronics: Custom hybrid microelectronics manufacturer specializing in thick-film substrates, chip-and-wire bonding, and hermetic packages. Highly comparable to AUREL's Hi-Rel thick-film and chip & wire bonding services in small-to-mid volume programs.
- ASM (DEK printing systems): ASM's DEK business is a leading global supplier of screen printing equipment for SMT and thick-film applications — directly comparable to AUREL's Automation Division (C1010, VS1520A, VS2025 screen printers) as an external commercial competitor for the same customers.
Broad incumbents
- Vincotech (Mitsubishi Electric): Mitsubishi Electric's Vincotech subsidiary is a major European power module manufacturer with deep presence in solar, UPS, and motor drive applications. A scaled incumbent competitor to AUREL's IMS and SiC power module business.
- Vishay Intertechnology: Global broad-line electronic components manufacturer with significant thick-film resistor, power module, and RF product lines. Not a direct niche peer but a relevant broad incumbent that competes for some of AUREL's customer wallet in adjacent component categories.
- Semikron (Danfoss): Germany-headquartered power module manufacturer serving industrial drives, renewable energy, and e-mobility. Comparable to AUREL's SiC power module line as a global incumbent in the same module-level category, though at significantly larger scale.
- TT Electronics: UK-headquartered global electronics manufacturer with significant Hi-Rel offerings across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Broader portfolio than AUREL but overlapping in custom power modules, sensors, and Hi-Rel assemblies.
Emerging players
- HopeRF (Hope Microelectronics): China-based manufacturer of low-cost RF transceiver, transmitter, and LoRa modules at 433/868 MHz and sub-GHz frequencies. A scale-focused emerging competitor in AUREL's wireless module portfolio, particularly for non-Hi-Rel IoT applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AUREL S.P.A. social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
AUREL S.P.A. financial estimates
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AUREL S.P.A. leadership team
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AUREL S.P.A. funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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AUREL S.P.A. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AUREL S.P.A.
What does AUREL S.P.A. do?
AUREL S.p.A. designs and manufactures custom Thick Film hybrid integrated circuits on alumina and aluminum nitride substrates, Chip & Wire Bonding assemblies in ISO 7 cleanrooms, hermetic packaging, and PCB assembly for high-reliability (Hi-Rel) sectors including railway, medical, automotive, and aerospace. The company also produces Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS) modules, Custom SiC power modules with silver sintering, and a portfolio of wireless RF modules (receivers, transmitters, transceivers, keyfobs, sensors, LoRa, RFTide, antennas) plus IoT LoRa networks. Complementing these electronics divisions, AUREL's Automation division manufactures proprietary screen printing machines, laser trimming systems, conveyor drying ovens, robotic work cells, and loading/unloading systems for the electronics manufacturing industry—all produced in Italy at three Modigliana plants.
Is AUREL S.P.A. a public or private company?
AUREL S.P.A. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AUREL S.P.A. founded?
AUREL S.P.A. was founded in 1970.
Where is AUREL S.P.A. based?
AUREL S.P.A. is headquartered in Faenza, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does AUREL S.P.A. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Electronics Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are automation Machinery Sales, wireless RF Modules and engineering & Design Services.
Who are AUREL S.P.A.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mini-Systems, Inc., Compunetics, IEC Electronics, Cermetek Microelectronics and ASM (DEK printing systems). Broad incumbents are Vincotech (Mitsubishi Electric), Vishay Intertechnology, Semikron (Danfoss) and TT Electronics. HopeRF (Hope Microelectronics) is listed as an emerging player.
Does AUREL S.P.A. have an API?
No public API is recorded for AUREL S.P.A..
What industry is AUREL S.P.A. in?
AUREL S.P.A.'s product category is Hybrid Microelectronics and Power Electronics Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAF, Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp), with a secondary code of IMAGAGAC, Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers). Its NAICS code is 33441 and its SIC code is 3679.