SignTronic
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersRüthi, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
SignTronic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SignTronic
- Legal name
- SignTronic AG
- Website
- https://signtronic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SignTronic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Screen Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)
Keywords
Where SignTronic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rüthi
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
SignTronic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- CtS Equipment Sales: Sale of StencilMaster computer-to-screen direct exposure systems. The company develops, manufactures, and sells sophisticated CtS special equipment for screen preparation. Products are sold under the SignTronic brand worldwide.
- Service and Support: Technical support, remote support services, and spare parts provision. Service hotline available globally. Authorized service partners provide local support in key markets.
- Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished StencilMaster machines with 6-month warranty. Machines are completely revised and tested in the factory.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based equipment pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Refurbished machines with 6-month warranty |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
SignTronic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SignTronic develops, manufactures, and sells Computer-to-Screen (CtS) direct exposure systems for the industrial screen printing industry under the StencilMaster brand. The portfolio includes modular exposure units ranging from compact desktop models to extra-large format systems, complemented by proprietary UV-LED light sources, control electronics, RIP/operating software, and IN-LINE automation modules. Production is fully in-house in Switzerland, and the company also sells refurbished machines and provides global technical service through authorized partners.
Product overview
SignTronic (now Grünig-SignTronic AG) is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in Computer-to-Screen (CtS) direct exposure systems for screen printing, marketed under the StencilMaster brand. The product portfolio consists of a modular hardware platform with multiple CtS exposure units: STM-MICRO and STM-ONE (compact models), STM-TEC including STM-TEC_XS (smallest IN-LINE capable unit), STM-TEX Series (textile-focused), STM-D Series (9 standard sizes, most versatile), STM-HR (high resolution 2400/3040 dpi), and STM-XL (large format). Supporting technology components include LED_Q4/Generation 6 UV-LED light sources, OECU control units, RICB monitoring boards, and STPrint V.4 software. The CtS IN-LINE Option enables modular upgrades from stand-alone to fully automated production. All systems share the MODULAR CtS CONCEPT architecture, allowing customers to configure UV light sources, DMD types, and resolutions based on application needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- StencilMaster: Computer-to-Screen direct exposure equipment product line including STM-MICRO, STM-ONE, STM-TEC, STM-TEX series, STM-D series, STM-HR, STM-XL models
Products and services
- StencilMaster STM-MICRO Flexible and compact CtS direct exposure unit designed for small screens, offering precision exposure for small format screen printing with modular configuration options.
- StencilMaster STM-ONE Compact CtS exposure unit with front-loading design suitable for medium-format applications requiring high precision and reliability.
- StencilMaster STM-TEC SignTronic's smallest IN-LINE capable CtS unit designed for automated production workflows with side loading by conveyor, closed-front design, and viewing window.
- StencilMaster STM-TEC_XS Smallest MODULAR IN-LINE compatible CtS exposure unit derived from STM-TEX design with High Resolution option up to 3040 dpi and LED_Q4 technology.
- StencilMaster STM-TEX Series Modular CtS direct exposure systems designed for upmarket textile printers, available in multiple configurations including standard and PRO versions with IN-LINE developing units supporting various resolutions and UV light source options.
- StencilMaster STM-D Series Model diversity platform offering 9 standard sizes from 1200 x 1400 mm to 3800 x 4600 mm maximum screen format with modular construction for stand-alone to fully automated IN-LINE system upgrades and exposure speeds up to 650 mm/sec.
- StencilMaster STM-HR High-resolution CtS exposure system for highest quality requirements available with 2400 or 3040 dpi resolution options, achieving pixel sizes down to 8.35 microns for fine detail screen printing.
- StencilMaster STM-XL Large-format CtS exposure system for oversized screen formats with custom masterframe options for exposing multiple small screen frames in one exposure process.
- Refurbished StencilMaster Machines Factory-reconditioned StencilMaster CtS systems sold with 6-month warranty. Available models include STM-1612_Q4, STM-TEX_S_Q4, and STM-TEC_XS_Q4 in various configurations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Highest degree of reproducibility thanks to Computer-to-Screen technology
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use SignTronic
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SignTronic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
SignTronic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- Grünig-Interscreen AGcoreAfter more than ten years of successful partnership, Grünig-Interscreen AG and SignTronic AG merged into Grünig-SignTronic AG, retroactively effective January 1, 2025. The merger combines screen preparation (Grünig) and digital direct imaging (SignTronic) capabilities to create integrated solutions from a single source. Both locations (Schwarzenburg and Rüthi) remain operational.
- Service4CtS GmbHminorAuthorized service partner for Germany providing service, technical support, and spare parts. Located in Duderstadt, Germany.
- CTP Engineering, LLCminorAuthorized service partner for USA providing service, technical support, and spare parts. Located in North Attleboro, MA, USA.
- Ruy de Lacerda S.A.majorLong-time distribution partner in Portugal. Has organized technical seminars on screen printing. Facilitated customer installations including complete ScreenLabs for clients in Portugal. Actively promotes CtS technology and automation in the Portuguese market.
- Sefar GroupmajorGlobal mesh/screen fabric manufacturer. Serves as distribution partner for SignTronic products in Brazil. Also collaborates on customer demonstrations at SignTronic's LAB facility.
- Marabu FrancemajorVisited both Schwarzenburg and Rüthi locations to learn about SignTronic's capabilities in digital screen making. Represents Marabu group presence in the French market.
- Marabu ScandinaviamajorDistribution partner for Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden). Facilitated SweProd Graphics installation in Sweden. Participated in joint ski event with SignTronic and Grünig teams.
- NBC Meshtec Americas Inc.majorDistribution partner for United States. Located in Batavia, IL. Provides local sales and support for SignTronic products in North America.
- ESMA (European Specialty Printing Association)minorSignTronic is a member and approved supplier of ESMA, the European Specialty Printing Association.
- SwissmemminorSignTronic AG joined Swissmem as of January 2025. Swissmem is the leading association for Swiss mechanical, electrical, and metal industries, representing innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness.
- Specialist Printing WorldwideminorMember of Specialist Printing Worldwide platform, connecting suppliers with the screen printing industry.
- Printing United AllianceminorMember of Printing United Alliance, supporting the printing industry.
- Switzerland Global EnterpriseminorMember of Switzerland Global Enterprise, supporting Swiss companies in international markets.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SignTronic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ATMA: Taiwan-based manufacturer of Computer-to-Screen (CtS) direct imaging systems and screen printing equipment. Closely comparable to SignTronic as a competing CtS specialty hardware vendor serving the global screen-printing prepress market.
- Thieme: German manufacturer of screen printing equipment and CtS systems with a global customer base in industrial, textile, and graphics applications. Directly comparable as a European CtS equipment competitor to SignTronic.
- Vastex International: US manufacturer of screen printing equipment including exposure units and CtS systems for apparel and industrial printers. Comparable as a competing screen exposure equipment vendor in the SMB and mid-market.
- Lawson Screen & Digital Products: US manufacturer and distributor of screen printing and digital equipment including exposure units and CtS systems. Comparable as a competing CtS/screen exposure equipment vendor serving the North American market.
Broad incumbents
- Anatol Equipment: US-based manufacturer of screen printing presses, dryers, and exposure equipment serving apparel and graphic printers. Comparable as a broader incumbent in screen-printing equipment, with overlapping prepress/exposure capabilities.
- M&R Companies: Largest US-based screen printing equipment manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of presses, dryers, exposure units, and CtS systems. Comparable as a broader incumbent in screen-printing prepress equipment, though not specializing as narrowly in CtS as SignTronic.
- Gallus (Heidelberg Group): Swiss manufacturer of label printing presses and equipment (now part of Heidelberg). Comparable as a broader printing-equipment incumbent with overlapping prepress technology and a similar Swiss industrial-equipment heritage.
- SAKURAI: Japanese manufacturer of screen printing presses and exposure equipment with a strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable as a broader incumbent in screen-printing production equipment, with overlapping CtS exposure offerings.
Others
- Sefar Group: Swiss global manufacturer of precision screen printing meshes and fabrics, and a SignTronic distribution partner in Brazil. Comparable as a complementary/adjacent supplier in the screen-printing ecosystem rather than a direct CtS competitor.
- Marabu: German manufacturer of screen, pad, and digital printing inks with global subsidiaries (Marabu France, Marabu Scandinavia) that also distribute SignTronic CtS equipment. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant and channel partner in the screen-printing value chain.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SignTronic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
SignTronic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SignTronic M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SignTronic
What does SignTronic do?
SignTronic develops, manufactures, and sells Computer-to-Screen (CtS) direct exposure systems for the industrial screen printing industry under the StencilMaster brand. The portfolio includes modular exposure units ranging from compact desktop models to extra-large format systems, complemented by proprietary UV-LED light sources, control electronics, RIP/operating software, and IN-LINE automation modules. Production is fully in-house in Switzerland, and the company also sells refurbished machines and provides global technical service through authorized partners.
Is SignTronic a public or private company?
SignTronic is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SignTronic founded?
SignTronic was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SignTronic based?
SignTronic is headquartered in Rüthi, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does SignTronic make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. CtS Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Support and refurbished Equipment Sales.
Who are SignTronic's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ATMA, Thieme, Vastex International and Lawson Screen & Digital Products. Broad incumbents are Anatol Equipment, M&R Companies, Gallus (Heidelberg Group) and SAKURAI. Others are Sefar Group and Marabu.
Does SignTronic have an API?
No public API is recorded for SignTronic.
What industry is SignTronic in?
SignTronic's product category is Industrial Screen Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAKAM, Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services, with a secondary code of MPAJALAD, Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays). Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3555.