What Test & Research does

Test & Research India Pvt. Ltd. (T&R India, DBA: T & R India) is a privately held Indian distributor of surface-mount technology (SMT) inspection and production equipment, headquartered in Gurgaon with a regional branch office in Chennai. Founded in 2009, the company operates as the exclusive India channel partner for four foreign OEMs — Test Research Inc. (TRI, Taiwan) for AOI/AXI/SPI/ICT inspection systems, GKG Asia Pte Ltd. (Singapore) for SMT printers and dispensing solutions, JTU Pte Ltd (Singapore) for conformal coating and reflow ovens, and Top Test for ancillary test products. T&R India offers a portfolio of more than 30 catalog products spanning Automated Optical Inspection, Automated X-Ray Inspection (with CT imaging down to 5 µm resolution), Solder Paste Inspection, In-Circuit Test, MDA, board handling systems, high-precision dispensing, and selective conformal coating with IR/UV curing. Its stated differentiators are exclusive OEM distribution rights, a team of Field Application Engineers providing on-site installation and validation, and a nationwide 24x7 after-sales service network backed by 20,000+ sq ft of SEZ engineering space.

The business model is a capital-equipment distribution franchise with adjacent recurring service revenue. T&R India sells high-ASP machines (AOI, AXI, SPI, ICT, SMT printers, reflow ovens, conformal coaters) into enterprise customers across mobile/telecom manufacturing (Transsion, Lava, Vivo, Micromax, DBG, Holitech, LiteOn), automotive electronics (Hyundai Mobis, M&M, Varroc, Spark Minda, UNO Minda, Lumax), EMS (Foxconn, Flex, Syrma, Sanmina, Barco, AEM, East India Technologies), aerospace/defense (HAL, Bharat Electronics, Cyient, Centum, Johini), industrial/consumer (Siemens, Havells, Jaquar, Genus), and IT/network equipment (D-Link, Velankani). Cumulative disclosed installations exceed 650 units across India. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is configured per machine; revenue mix is dominated by one-time capital sales with an underlayer of installation, validation, spares, and service contracts.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct sales supported by FAE-led on-site application engineering rather than channel or self-serve — augmented by participation in industry exhibitions such as Productronica (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022). Leadership comprises Mr. Ravi Richharia (Vice President), Mr. Vishal Vartak (Regional Manager, West Zone), and Mr. Arul Kumar E (Manager, Chennai Zone). No parent company, external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the source material; the company appears to be independent and founder/operator-controlled.

Name

Test & Research

Legal name

Test & Research India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://testindia.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Test & Research India Pvt. Ltd. is the exclusive Indian distributor of SMT inspection and production equipment from Test Research Inc. (Taiwan), GKG Asia (Singapore), and JTU Pte Ltd, selling AOI, AXI, SPI, ICT, printers, reflow ovens, dispensers, and conformal coating systems to enterprise electronics manufacturers across telecom, automotive, EMS, defense, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SMT Inspection & Production Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Process Control Equipment (HDAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test, Probe & Burn-In Equipment (Wafer Sort/Final Test) (HDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• SMT inspection equipment
• Automated optical inspection
• PCB assembly equipment
• Solder paste inspection
• Conformal coating systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution and Sales: T&R India operates as an exclusive distributor of SMT inspection, production, and coating equipment from Test Research Inc. (Taiwan) and GKG Asia Pte Ltd. (Singapore), generating revenue through the sale of capital equipment and associated after-sales services including installation, testing, validation, and spare parts support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Test & Research India Pvt. Ltd. is the exclusive Indian distributor of SMT inspection, production, and conformal coating equipment manufactured by Test Research Inc. (Taiwan), GKG Asia Pte Ltd. (Singapore), and JTU Pte Ltd. The company sells capital equipment including 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Automated X-Ray Inspection (AXI), Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems, SMT printers, reflow ovens, dispensers, and selective conformal coating machines, complemented by on-site installation, testing, validation, and 24x7 after-sales service by Field Application Engineers.

Product overview

Test & Research India Pvt. Ltd. is a 10+ year old exclusive distributor of SMT inspection and production equipment, offering products from Test Research Inc. (TRI) Taiwan and GKG/JTU from Asia. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of SMT equipment organized into four main verticals: SMT Inspection (including AOI, SPI, AXI, and ICT systems from TRI), SMT Production (SMT printers, reflow ovens, and board handling equipment from GKG and JTU), Dispensing Solutions (high-precision paste and glue dispensers from GKG), and Conformal Coating (selective coating machines and curing ovens from JTU). The product portfolio includes 16 inspection products (TR7700Q, TR7710, TR7500 SIII 3D, TR7007 series SPI, TR518/5001/8100 series ICT, TR7600 AXI), 4 GKG SMT printers (G-Titan, G-Star, G-Duplex, PLED), 2 JTU reflow oven series (RS-Eco, AS), 8 board handling systems, 1 dispensing product line (D-VIS/DL-VIS), and 5 conformal coating products (C3/C5/C7 machines, jCURE+ IR, jCURE-2UV+ UV ovens). The company also offers installation, testing, validation, and 24X7 after-sales service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TRI 3D AOI Systems (TR7700Q, TR7700 SIII 3D, TR7500 SIII 3D) High-end 3D Automated Optical Inspection systems combining 2D and 3D technologies using digital quad fringe pattern projection or blue-laser-based true 3D profile measurement for PCB assembly inspection, supporting 01005 component inspection and IPC-compliant 3D solder filet inspection. Sold to electronics manufacturers requiring high defect detection accuracy.
• TRI 2D AOI Systems (TR7710, TR7710 DT) Economical inline 2D Automated Optical Inspection solutions with high-resolution camera systems and multi-phase lighting for PCB panel inspection, including a desktop stop-and-go variant for taller components. Sold to electronics manufacturers seeking cost-effective inline or offline optical inspection.
• TRI AXI Systems (TR7600 SII, TR7600 F3D SII) High-speed inline Automated X-Ray Inspection systems using CT technology for 100% inspection coverage at production line speed, with imaging resolution down to 5 µm. Designed for comprehensive defect detection in PCBA lines serving high-reliability sectors.
• TRI Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) Systems (TR7007 series) 3D Solder Paste Inspection systems with SmartWarp board warpage compensation, quad/dual projector options, and inspection speeds up to 200 cm²/sec. Industry 4.0 ready with enhanced EtherCAT motion control and 2D lighting modules. Sold to electronics manufacturers for high-throughput solder paste quality control.
• TRI In-Circuit Test (ICT) Systems (TR5001, TR5001 SII, TR8100 LV, TR518 SII, TR 5001 Inline) Board test systems including MDA, expandable ICT, ICT+FCT with multi-core parallel testing up to 4 independent cores, and a top-of-line LV system with up to 3,584 pin MUX-free architecture, vacuum fixture, ToggleScan® and VregTest® technology. Used by PCBA manufacturers for comprehensive electrical testing of complex boards.
• GKG SMT Printers (G-Titan, G-Star, G-Duplex, PLED) SMT stencil printers including Industry 4.0-compatible G-Titan with Optimum-Paste Control and Quality-Print Control for lights-out manufacturing; G-Star for 01005 miniature printing; G-Duplex dual-lane printer with built-in traverser and 3-stage conveyor; and PLED for ultra-long LED tube PCBs up to 1.524m. Sold to electronics manufacturers for SMT solder paste printing.
• JTU Reflow Ovens (RS-Eco Series, AS Series) Reflow ovens including the energy-efficient RS-Eco Series with Industry 4.0 compatibility and the hands-free AS Series with automatic code reading, recipe switching, and optional ProBot profiling robot for 1 PCB 1 profile thermal management. Sold to PCB assembly lines requiring controlled soldering.
• Board Handling Systems (Conveyors, Loaders, Unloaders, Buffer Stockers, Lifters, Flip Conveyors) Automated PCB board handling equipment including link conveyors (500mm length option), visual inspection conveyors with LED UV light sources, automatic up/down lifters, flip conveyors, magazine loaders/unloaders, and buffer stockers with up to 6 storage racks. Designed to support One-Man-Operation (OMO) SMT line concepts.
• GKG D-VIS & DL-VIS Multi-Function Dispensers High-precision solder paste and glue dispensing machines with ±30 microns 4 sigma positioning accuracy, supporting non-contact dispensing, dual-valve structures, and CAD file importation. Sold to electronics manufacturers for precise material application on SMT lines.
• JTU Selective Conformal Coating Machines (C3, C5, C7) Selective conformal coating machines using the One-Man-Operation (OMO) concept with pallet return conveyor and multi-valve structures (2-4 valves), including a 4-valve C7 capable of coating 2 PCBs simultaneously and a C5 with ±180° rotation head for high-mixed production. Sold to PCBA manufacturers requiring selective protective coating.
• JTU Curing Ovens (jCURE+ IR series, jCURE-2UV+ UV oven) IR curing ovens (jCURE-3+, jCURE-4+, jCURE-5+) where one unit equals two conventional ovens in heating length with top and bottom IR zones, plus a UV curing oven with 12kW mercury arc lamps and eco mode. Industry 4.0 compatible. Used for PCB conformal coating curing.
• Installation, Validation & After-Sales Service Support On-site installation, testing, and validation by expert Field Application Engineers (FAE), plus nationwide 24x7 after-sales service and spare parts support across India. Provided as part of equipment sales to enterprise SMT customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650+ equipment installed across India
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Test Research Inc. (TRI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRI Innovation, Taiwan is the principal technology partner for inspection equipment. T&R India serves as the exclusive distributor of Test Research Inc. products in India, including AOI, AXI, SPI, and ICT solutions.
• GKG Asia Pte Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGKG Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore is a specialized SMT production equipment provider. T&R India is the exclusive distributor of GKG Asia products in India, including SMT printers (G-Titan, G-Star, G-Duplex, PLED) and dispensing equipment.
• JTU Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJTU Pte Ltd provides conformal coating equipment and reflow ovens. T&R India distributes JTU products in India, including selective conformal coating machines (C3, C5, C7), curing ovens (jCURE+ IR, jCURE-2UV+ UV), reflow ovens, and board handling systems.
• Top TestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop Test is a technology partner whose products are distributed by T&R India. Located in Singapore.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koh Young Technology: Koh Young is a global leader in 3D SPI and AOI equipment for SMT lines, with direct operations in India. Its product portfolio directly competes with TRI's inspection systems that T&R India distributes, making it a comparable peer for both equipment offering and India market presence.
• Mycronic: Mycronic is a Swedish manufacturer of SMT assembly equipment, including pick-and-place and solder paste application systems. Its SMT line competes with the GKG printers and JTU production equipment distributed by T&R India.
• Saki Corporation: Saki is a Japanese AOI/AXI equipment manufacturer with global reach, including India. Its 3D inspection systems compete with TRI's portfolio that T&R India distributes, making it a directly comparable peer in the SMT inspection category.
• NMTronics India Pvt. Ltd. NMTronics is an Indian distributor and integrator of SMT equipment from multiple global OEMs (e.g., Yamaha, ASM, Saki, Heller). It is the closest direct comparable to T&R India as a competing India-based SMT equipment distributor serving EMS, mobile, and automotive electronics manufacturers.
• Cyberoptics: Cyberoptics manufactures 3D optical inspection and metrology sensors for SMT and semiconductor applications, including AOI/SPI subsystems. Its inspection products overlap with the TRI portfolio that T&R India distributes into Indian PCB assembly lines.
• Mirtec: Mirtec manufactures 3D AOI and AXI inspection equipment for SMT/PCB assembly and has an India sales/service presence. It competes head-to-head with the TRI products that T&R India distributes across the same Indian customer base.
• Nordson: Nordson manufactures precision dispensing and conformal coating equipment for electronics manufacturing, directly comparable to the GKG D-VIS dispensers and JTU conformal coating systems distributed by T&R India in India.

Broad incumbents

• Panasonic Smart Factory Solutions: Panasonic's SMT division produces pick-and-place machines, mounters, and related production equipment for global electronics manufacturers. It is an established incumbent competitor to T&R India's principals across the Indian SMT landscape.
• Yamaha Robotics (SMT): Yamaha's SMT division manufactures high-speed pick-and-place and printing equipment widely used in Indian EMS facilities. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with GKG printing and JTU production equipment distributed by T&R India.
• ASM Pacific Technology: ASMPT is one of the largest global SMT equipment manufacturers, offering pick-and-place, printing, and packaging solutions. As an established incumbent, it competes broadly with the full T&R India portfolio across the Indian SMT market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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