SMT Intelligence

What SMT Intelligence does

SMT Intelligence is a Canadian Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider headquartered in Laval, Quebec, operating as SMT-Hautes-Technologies Inc. The company was founded in 2001 as SMT Hautes Technologies, rebranded in September 2023 following a minority equity investment from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and now operates from a 180,000 sq ft footprint across three facilities, including a new 95,000 sq ft plant opened in March 2025 that consolidates all 10 automated SMT assembly lines under one roof. The company employs 200+ dedicated experts and runs production capacity of 3 million components per hour.

The company's core offering is an integrated 'A-to-Z' portfolio spanning engineering (DFx, prototyping, PCBA redesign, BOM optimization, automation), manufacturing and assembly (PCBA, conformal coating, box build, high-volume automated mechanical assembly, repair), and test strategies (ICT, flying probe, FCT, environmental, X-ray, thermal shock, high-power, optical). Its proprietary Smartest Station™ product combines In-Circuit Testing (ICT) and Functional Testing (FCT) in a single turnkey unit, paired with exclusive FRAZY™ sequencer software developed over 5 years of R&D. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ITAR, Controlled Goods Program, and IPC certifications, with IATF 16949 actively in pursuit.

SMT Intelligence serves enterprise customers across 13 regulated and demanding verticals — medical, automotive, aerospace, defense and government, mining, EV/energy, industrial, telecommunications, sensors, construction, LED lighting, entertainment, and transport — with sales coverage across Canada (including Ontario), the United States, and international markets since 2017. Revenue is generated via two engagement models: a 'turnkey' approach covering design-to-delivery and a 'with your parts' approach for customer-supplied components, both structured as multi-year enterprise contracts with dedicated account management. Leadership transitioned in April 2025, with founder Stéphane Deschênes moving to Chairman and Christian Marcoux appointed CEO.

Name

SMT Intelligence

Legal name

SMT-Hautes-Technologies Inc.

Website

https://smtintelligence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SMT Intelligence is a Canadian Electronic Manufacturing Services provider offering end-to-end engineering, PCBA manufacturing, and testing services across 13 regulated verticals including medical, automotive, aerospace, defense, and EV/energy from its 180,000 sq ft Laval facility with 200+ employees and 10 automated SMT lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Electronic manufacturing services
• PCBA assembly
• Contract electronics manufacturing
• PCB testing solutions
• Box build assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS): Comprehensive EMS covering the full product lifecycle from engineering and design through manufacturing, assembly, testing, and box build. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees, assembly services, testing services, and supply chain management for electronic devices across multiple industry verticals.
2. Engineering Services: Design and development services including product design, Design for Excellence (DFx), prototyping, PCBA redesign, BOM optimization, and automation. Provided as part of the comprehensive A-to-Z offering or as standalone services.
3. Smartest Station Testing Platform: Turnkey measurement and testing solutions including the Smartest Station platform and custom test benches, developed through 5 years of R&D and 25 years of expertise. Provides in-circuit and functional testing capabilities.
4. Supply Chain Management: Management of the entire supply chain from raw material acquisition to distribution logistics, including proactive supply chain management integrated with ERP software for traceability and detailed reporting. Included as part of the turnkey approach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SMT Intelligence is an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider that delivers a comprehensive A-to-Z offering spanning engineering (DFx, prototyping, BOM optimization, PCBA redesign), automated manufacturing and assembly (SMT and through-hole PCBA, conformal coating, box build, mechanical assembly), and rigorous test strategies (ICT, Flying Probe, FCT, environmental, X-ray, thermal shock). Its proprietary Smartest Station combines In-Circuit and Functional Testing in a single turnkey unit with FRAZY sequencer software, supporting customers across medical, automotive, aerospace, defense, EV/energy, industrial, telecommunications, and other regulated verticals.

Product overview

SMT Intelligence is an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering a unified, integrated portfolio of services spanning engineering, manufacturing and assembly, and testing strategies. Its core products include the Smartest Station™ (a proprietary, turnkey combined ICT/FCT measurement solution) and end-to-end PCBA services. These are delivered as a coordinated service offering — not as a modular software platform — where engineering, automated assembly, and rigorous testing interconnect across the product lifecycle. The company also offers the A-to-Z Full Offering, which integrates design, prototyping, supply chain management, mass production, and quality control under a single engagement model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smartest Station A fully integrated, turnkey measurement and test solution that combines In-Circuit Testing (ICT) and Functional Testing (FCT) in a single unit. It is scalable and modular, supporting RF, Bluetooth, and LoRa testing modules, with 48 expandable I/O nodes, four 24-bit Sigma-Delta converters, and CANBUS port. It runs on the exclusive FRAZY sequencer software and is offered to customers needing rapid, cost-efficient test deployment versus traditional custom test benches.
• Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Full PCBA services using the latest automated assembly technologies to precisely position, solder, and test each component. Covers both SMT and through-hole (TH) component assembly, supporting high volumes with consistent quality across regulated industries including medical, automotive, aerospace, defense, and EV/energy.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services from concept through production, including Design for Excellence (DFx) covering DFM/DFA/DFP/DFT/DFC, product design and launch, prototyping, PCBA redesign, BOM optimization, automation, and test bench development. Available standalone or as part of the A-to-Z offering.
• Manufacturing and Assembly Full manufacturing cycle including PCBA, potting and conformal coating, box build, high-volume automated mechanical assembly, incoming/outgoing inspection, and repair/refurbishment of electronic products. Offered via two collaborative approaches: 'Your parts + our expertise' and turnkey 'from design to delivery.'
• Test Strategies Expertise in designing unique test bench configurations to maximize coverage, minimize deployment lead times, and reduce costs. Includes custom test benches, the Smartest Station, and a wide range of test types (ICT, Flying Probe, FCT, environmental, X-ray, thermal shock, high-power, optical, and spot testing).

Quantifiable outcome

• DFx integration can save more than 25% on assembly costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Direct peers

• Plexus Corp: Global EMS specializing in mid-volume, high-mix complex products for medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — directly analogous to SMT Intelligence's regulated, high-mix model.
• Benchmark Electronics: Houston-based mid-market EMS focused on complex, high-reliability assemblies for aerospace, medical, and industrial customers — closely comparable in scale, customer profile, and engineering-led go-to-market.
• Creation Technologies: Canadian mid-market EMS with locations across North America, focused on complex, high-reliability manufacturing for aerospace, medical, defense, and industrial customers — the closest Canadian mid-market comparability to SMT Intelligence.
• Celestica: Toronto-headquartered global EMS provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and communications end-markets with high-reliability manufacturing. Directly comparable to SMT Intelligence in customer mix and Canadian operating base, though at materially larger scale.
• Kimball Electronics: Mid-market EMS serving automotive, medical, and industrial end-markets with strength in powertrain and power-electronics assembly — closely comparable in scale and vertical mix to SMT Intelligence.
• Sanmina: US-based high-reliability EMS provider serving medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial customers — directly overlapping SMT Intelligence's regulated-vertical strategy and engineering-driven business model.

Broad incumbents

• Flex Ltd: Global EMS incumbent serving automotive, health, industrial, and consumer end-markets with worldwide manufacturing capacity. Overlaps with SMT Intelligence's vertical strategy as a diversified, scaled incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Jabil: One of the world's largest EMS providers, with broad vertical coverage and significant North American footprint. Operates in the same verticals as SMT Intelligence but at far greater scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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