Seica France Sarl

What Seica France Sarl does

Seica France Sarl is the wholly-owned French distribution and technical support subsidiary of Italian automatic test equipment (ATE) manufacturer S.E.I.C.A. S.p.A. (founded 1986 in Strambino, Italy). Established in 2000 and managed locally in Elancourt with a 12-person team, the entity celebrates its 25th year in 2025 and provides direct sales, installation, application engineering, and after-sales support for the Seica group's portfolio of flying probe testers, in-circuit and functional testers, bare board testers, battery and power semiconductor testers, and laser selective soldering systems across France. It serves electronics manufacturing services providers, aerospace and defense primes, automotive electronics suppliers, and adjacent regulated industries, with historical program references including the EFA 2000 Typhoon and Rafale avionics testing programs.

Seica France's commercial activity is anchored on the group's unified VIP/VIVA hardware-and-software platform, which underlies every tester line and enables program portability between flying probe and bed-of-nails systems, AI-assisted test sequence optimization, and MES / OPC-UA integration for Industry 4.0/5.0 compliance. The portfolio spans the Pilot line (VX, V8, H4, M4, plus the BT/BTV/BTP EV-battery variants), the Compact line of in-circuit and functional testers, the Valid line for military and aerospace functional test, the Rapid line of bare board testers, the Mini ACIR battery cell testers, the S20 power semiconductor testers, and the Firefly laser selective soldering system. Quantified claims include up to 50% test-time reduction on the PILOT VX, roughly 4,800 cells per minute on Pilot BT, and 9,000 hits per minute on the Rapid 280.

Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales (hardware systems plus test fixtures), recurring post-warranty service contracts with annual calibration and software updates, custom application program development from customer CAD data, and customer training. Pricing is quote-based, reflecting configuration, channel count, and automation options. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through wholly-owned subsidiaries rather than third-party resellers for core testers, supplemented by co-distribution partnerships with Omron (AOI/SPI), Kurtz Ersa (soldering), and Scienscope (X-ray and storage) to bundle line-level solutions for the same end customers.

Name

Seica France Sarl

Legal name

S.E.I.C.A. S.p.A.

Website

https://seica.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seica France Sarl is the French sales and technical support subsidiary of Italian ATE manufacturer S.E.I.C.A. S.p.A., delivering flying probe, in-circuit, functional, bare board, battery, and power semiconductor test systems to French electronics manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and EMS sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automatic Test Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

Keywords

• Automatic test equipment
• Flying probe testers
• In-circuit testers
• Electronics manufacturing test
• Functional test systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Strambino (TO)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Test Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of automatic test equipment systems including flying probe testers (Pilot, Rapid lines), in-circuit/functional testers (Compact, Valid lines), bare board testers, and power semiconductor testers. These are capital equipment purchases typically requiring direct sales engagement and installation.
2. Service Contracts and Technical Support: Post-warranty service contracts providing hardware maintenance, software updates, annual calibrations, and phone support conducted by Seica's team of experts. Includes the lending of replacement parts during repairs.
3. Application Programs and Test Development: Development of custom test programs for all Seica machines, from CAD data, including fixtures, specialized hardware, and complete turnkey solutions. Also includes boundary scan application development using Labview TestStand from National Instruments.
4. Training and Education: Training and education courses provided as part of system sales or as separate programming courses to enable customers to maximize the use of their test systems.
5. Test Fixtures: Design and manufacturing of test fixtures including ICT standard or complex bed-of-nails fixtures, mechanical/pneumatic movement fixtures, and specialized functional test fixtures including RF testing with shielded chambers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seica France Sarl distributes and supports Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) for the electronics manufacturing industry on behalf of its Italian parent S.E.I.C.A. S.p.A. The portfolio includes flying probe testers (Pilot line), in-circuit and functional testers (Compact/Valid lines), bare board testers (Rapid line), battery cell ACIR testers (Mini line), laser selective soldering (Firefly), and power semiconductor testers (S20 line). All systems run on the unified VIP hardware and VIVA software platform.

Product overview

Seica provides integrated Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) solutions built on the unified VIP (VIVA Integrated Platform) hardware/software architecture. The product portfolio spans five main test lines: Pilot (flying probe testers including Pilot VX, V8, H4, M4 for electronic boards plus BT/BTV/BTP for EV battery testing), Compact (in-circuit and functional testers for lean production), Valid (functional testers for military/aerospace), Rapid (bare board testers with horizontal/vertical architectures), and Mini (battery cell ACIR testers). Supporting solutions include Firefly laser selective soldering, power semiconductor testers (S20 IS³/RTH), and comprehensive services including application programs, test fixtures, training, and technical support. All systems are controlled through the VIVA software platform enabling AI-powered test optimization, MES integration, and Industry 5.0 compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pilot Line: Flying probe test systems for electronic boards including models Pilot V4, Pilot V8, Pilot H4, Pilot M4, Pilot L4, Pilot BT, Pilot BTV, Pilot BTP for battery testing
• Compact Line
• Valid Line
• Rapid Line
• Mini Line
• Firefly
• Canavisia
• EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Solutions)
• SCM (Seica Custom Manufacturing)
• VIP/VIVA Platform
• MAS (Military Aerospace Solutions)
• Seica Automation

Products and services

• Pilot VX Flying Probe Tester Premium flying probe test platform with 12 multifunction test heads, dual-sided simultaneous probing on up to 60 points, and AI-powered VIVA test optimization that reduces test time up to 50%. Designed for high-end electronics manufacturers.
• Pilot V8 Flying Probe Tester Flying probe tester with 8 probes (4 per side) and vertical architecture providing simultaneous access to both sides of the unit under test. Built for high test speed in low to medium volume production with maximum coverage.
• Pilot H4 Flying Probe Tester Flying probe system with 4 probes available in manual and automatic versions. Automatic version integrates SMEMA conveyor for fully automated medium/high volume production lines.
• Pilot M4 Flying Probe Tester Double-sided flying probe test system with 2 probes on each side and compact vertical architecture. Suitable for prototypes, small/medium production volumes, repair of field returns, and reverse engineering.
• Pilot BT EV Battery Flying Probe Tester Flying probe system designed for electric vehicle battery testing. Performs parallel Kelvin tests on 32+ cells simultaneously at nearly 4,800 cells per minute with a 1200 x 1200 mm test area and Bosch battery handling.
• Pilot BTP EV Battery Tester Automated horizontal battery tester with four moving heads for testing EV battery module electrical connections. Designed for prototype production and NPI with non-repetitive cell layouts.
• Valid SL Functional Tester High-performance ICT and functional tester for high-volume production environments with cable-free architecture for signal integrity and long-term reliability, scalable to over 4,400 channels.
• Valid LR Legacy Replacement Tester Legacy replacement platform enabling seamless migration of test programs from obsolete systems. Native multi-resource architecture supports up to 5,888 channels with 1:8 digital multiplexer and up to 24 programmable power supplies.
• S20 IS3 Power Semiconductor Tester Tester for static and dynamic AC/DC characterization of SiC and GaN power semiconductors. Performs precise characterization of electrical parameters for IGBT, MOSFET, and diodes.
• S20 RTH Thermal Resistance Tester Thermal resistance tester for power semiconductors providing precise RTH characterization. Configurable from 2 to 12 DUTs tested in parallel with coolant temperatures up to 120°C.
• Rapid 270 Vertical Bare Board Tester Vertical bare board tester combining versatility with automation. Features 8 independent measurement probes (4 per side) with 540mm x 610mm test area. Supports high voltage isolation tests and vacuum table option.
• Rapid 280 Horizontal Bare Board Tester Horizontal bare board tester with 8 probes achieving up to 9,000 hits per minute for highest throughput in mass production testing of bare printed circuit boards.
• MINI80-ACIR Battery Cell Tester ACIR (Alternating Current Internal Resistance) tester configurable with up to 640 non-multiplexed channels for testing up to 160 cells simultaneously with 4-wire Kelvin measurements per cell.
• Firefly Laser Selective Soldering System High-performance automated brazing system using a focused high-energy laser beam to deliver solder exclusively to the joint without affecting substrate or surrounding components, including lead-free alloys.
• Compact BMS Battery Management System Tester Battery Management System tester with cell simulators for comprehensive BMS functional testing, simulating cell behavior with programmable floating voltage between 0-5V.
• Compact Multi-OBC On-Board Charger Tester On-board charger tester for EV applications testing HV isolation, generating single/triple-phase AC power, monitoring output, simulating battery pack, and integrating with MES systems.
• EMT EOL Electric Motor End-of-Line Test System End-of-line electric motor test system available in 250/600/3000 models for comprehensive motor testing. Built on the VIP platform for seamless integration with production lines, traceability systems, and MES.
• VIP Platform (VIVA Integrated Platform) Unified hardware and software platform underlying all Seica test systems. Provides standardized VIVA software environment and modular hardware architecture enabling program migration between test systems and scalable upgrades.
• Application Programs and Test Development Test program development services for all Seica systems including flying probe and bed-of-nails testers. Programs developed from customer CAD data or in collaboration with customer engineering teams, including boundary scan development using LabVIEW TestStand.
• Test Fixtures Design and manufacturing of test fixtures including ICT bed-of-nails, mechanical/pneumatic movements, RF shielded chambers, and fixtures with onboard cameras for visual inspection.
• Service Contracts and Technical Support Post-warranty support including hardware maintenance, software updates, annual calibrations, and phone support by Seica expert team with quality parts and loaner equipment during repairs.
• Training and Education Training courses delivered as part of system sales or as separate programming courses to maximize customer utilization of test system capabilities and performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in test time with PILOT VX system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OMRONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsolidated partnership for visual inspection solutions. Seica distributes Omron AOI products (3D SPI, 3D AOI, 3D AXI) in Italy (via Proxima S.r.l.) and France (via Seica France). Particularly focused on the Automotive industry where high-level quality and safety standards are required.
• KURTZ ERSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for soldering equipment distribution. Kurtz Ersa provides screen printing, reflow soldering machines, and 3D metal SLM printing solutions. Joint demonstrations presented at events like Global Industrie 2026.
• SCIENSCOPEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Scienscope inspection and component handling equipment including IMS-100 incoming material systems, AXC-800 III X-ray component counters, Xpection 3000 X-ray inspection systems, and Smart Rack reel storage solutions.
• CANAVISIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for industrial monitoring and Industry 5.0 solutions. Canavisia provides software and hardware solutions for data acquisition and digitization from machines, factories, and buildings. Their Industrial Monitoring platform enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and smart energy management with dashboard and application interfaces.
• SEICA AUTOMATIONcoreTechnology or IntegrationRelated group company specializing in CMS/wave conveyor systems and automation solutions for production lines. Provides automated loading/unloading magazines, dual parallel conveyors, and SMEMA-compliant conveyor integration for Seica test systems.
• BRIDGE AUTOMATIONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for laser marking solutions, with Bridge Automation providing laser marking systems integrated into Seica's production line offerings.
• CUBEEK3DminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for 3D printing solutions, distributing Cubeek3D products through Seica's portfolio of complementary manufacturing solutions.
• SINTERITminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printing, with Sinterit providing desktop SLS printers through Seica's service provider network.
• Vitronics SoltecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for soldering equipment, distributing Vitronics Soltec products alongside Seica's own Firefly laser selective soldering solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Instruments (NI): Modular test platform and PXI-based functional test provider (now part of Emerson) whose solutions compete with Seica's Compact, Valid, and Custom Manufacturing offerings in mixed-signal, RF, and aerospace functional test applications.
• SPEA S.p.A. Italian-headquartered ATE manufacturer specializing in flying probe, ICT, and functional test for PCBA, MEMS, and semiconductor packaging. Closely comparable in product mix and geographic positioning to Seica, including shared European and defense/aerospace customer base.
• Test Research Inc. (TRI): Taiwan-listed manufacturer of flying probe testers, ICT, and 3D AOI/AXI inspection equipment serving global electronics manufacturers. Head-to-head competitor with Seica's Pilot, Compact, and Rapid lines across PCB and EMS customers.
• Chroma ATE Inc. Taiwan-listed provider of comprehensive ATE solutions spanning power electronics test, semiconductor test, and PCBA test. Overlaps with Seica across EV battery and power semiconductor test (S20 line equivalents) and broader functional test portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Teradyne: US-listed ATE and industrial automation incumbent with broader semiconductor focus. Operates in many of the same EMS, aerospace, and automotive customer environments as Seica, particularly through Industrial Test.
• Rohde & Schwarz: German test and measurement major serving wireless, automotive, and aerospace customers. Comparable to Seica's Valid and Compact lines for functional and RF test in the European defense and telecom ecosystems.
• Keysight Technologies: Large US-headquartered test and measurement incumbent whose electronic industrial solutions serve the same EMS, automotive, and aerospace customers as Seica, with a broader portfolio spanning bench instruments, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
• Advantest: Japan-listed leading ATE supplier primarily focused on semiconductor test, but competing at the same large OEM, foundry, and OSAT customers that Seica serves with its power semiconductor (S20) and Valid functional lines.

Regional players

• Takaya Corporation: Japan-based pioneer of flying probe testers and ICT fixtures. Closely comparable product line to Seica's Pilot family, primarily serving Japanese electronics manufacturers and Asian markets rather than Seica's core European base.

Emerging players

• JTAG Technologies: Specialized provider of boundary-scan test software and hardware used to complement Seica's Pilot, Compact, and Valid platforms for ICT and functional test of complex PCBA in aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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