Saki America, Inc.

What Saki America, Inc. does

Saki America, Inc. is the wholly-owned Americas subsidiary of Saki Corporation (株式会社サキコーポレーション), a privately held Japanese corporation founded in April 1994 that develops and sells inline automated optical, X-ray, and solder-paste inspection systems for electronics manufacturing. The company offers a unified hardware and software platform spanning 3D-SPI (3Si series), 3D-AOI (3Di series), 3D-CT AXI (3Xi series) for hidden-joint inspection, a dedicated Power Module AXI (3Xi-M) for IGBT and EV power-electronics inspection, and a 2D BottomSide-AOI for through-hole solder verification. All key technologies — high-speed inspection, 3D image acquisition, proprietary Planar CT X-ray imaging, AI-based false-call reduction, and semiconductor inspection — are developed in-house, and the "Upgrade to Excellence" concept enables on-site hardware upgrades that extend equipment lifecycles beyond 10 years.

Saki sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales supported by an extensive network of authorized distributors, with direct offices in Japan, the United States, Mexico, China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and the Czech Republic, plus solution centers in Tokyo, Shanghai, Prague, Chicago, Bangkok, and Guadalajara. Revenue is generated from capital-equipment hardware sales, paid software options and upgrades (One Programming, QD Analyzer, AI solutions, Job Data Convert), and post-sale service, training, and spare parts under multi-year contracts. Customers include Tier-1 automotive suppliers (Denso, Alps Alpine, Marquardt), power-semiconductor leaders (Infineon — repeat Supplier Award winner), electronics manufacturers (Smart Modular Technologies), EMS providers (TQ-Group), and test-and-measurement firms (Rohde & Schwarz). Saki is certified to IPC-CFX and has strategic integration partnerships with major SMT mounter OEMs including ASMPT, FUJI, and Panasonic Connect for smart-factory M2M connectivity.

Name

Saki America, Inc.

Legal name

株式会社サキコーポレーション

Website

https://sakicorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saki America is the Americas subsidiary of Saki Corporation, a Japanese vendor of inline 3D automated optical, X-ray, and solder-paste inspection systems serving electronics manufacturers, automotive Tier-1s, power-semiconductor producers, and EMS providers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH), Metrology, Inspection & Process Control Equipment (HDAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Automated optical inspection
• Solder paste inspection
• X-ray inspection equipment
• SMT inspection systems
• Power module inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoffman Estates

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Inspection Hardware (SPI, AOI, AXI): Saki's primary revenue is generated from the sale of automated optical inspection systems (3D-SPI for solder paste inspection, 3D-AOI for automated optical inspection, 3D-CT-AXI for X-ray inspection, and Power Module AXI for IGBT/power module inspection), and bottom-side inspection systems. Hardware systems are sold as capital equipment to electronics manufacturers.
2. Software Options and Upgrades: Saki generates recurring revenue from software options including QD Analyzer (SPC software), One Programming, Easy Programming, BF2-Editor, BF2-Monitor, MPV, AI solutions, and Job Data Convert function. Camera and optical head on-site upgrades are offered as paid options under the Upgrade to Excellence concept.
3. After-Sales Service and Support: Saki provides after-sales services including maintenance, technical support, spare parts supply, and training. The company offers 7 years of post-sale conservative service for discontinued products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saki America, Inc. sells and supports automated inspection equipment for electronics manufacturing, including 3D solder paste inspection (SPI), 3D automated optical inspection (AOI), 3D-CT X-ray inspection (AXI), power module X-ray inspection (IGBT/AXI), and 2D bottom-side AOI systems. The equipment is complemented by proprietary software (One Programming, QD Analyzer SPC software, AI inspection solutions, Saki Link) that unify inspection program management across the production line. The systems are sold as capital equipment to electronics manufacturers for inline quality control of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packages.

Product overview

Saki America offers a comprehensive portfolio of inline automated inspection systems for electronics manufacturing. The core product line consists of 3D-SPI (solder paste inspection), 3D-AOI (optical inspection), 3D-CT AXI (X-ray inspection), Power Module AXI (for IGBT/power semiconductors), and BottomSide-AOI (2D below-board inspection). These hardware systems are complemented by software solutions including One Programming/Easy Programming for unified inspection program management, QD Analyzer for SPC/statistical analysis, BF2-Monitor for offline judgment, and Multi Process View for multi-stage inspection comparison. The portfolio follows an 'Upgrade to Excellence' concept where camera heads and optical units can be upgraded on-site, and all systems share common hardware and software platforms for reduced operational costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3Di Series: 3D automated optical inspection (AOI) systems for inline inspection of electronic circuit boards.
• 3Si Series
• 3Xi Series
• 3Xi-M Series
• QD Analyzer
• One Programming

Products and services

• 3D-SPI (3D Solder Paste Inspection) 3D solder paste inspection system that detects solder printing defects, stencil abnormalities, and cleaning issues at high speed before reflow. Used by SMT/PCB assembly lines in electronics manufacturing.
• 3D-AOI (3D Automated Optical Inspection) 3D automated optical inspection system for detecting component placement errors, solder defects, and other assembly issues with high accuracy and speed. Used by electronics manufacturers for post-reflow quality control.
• 3D-CT AXI (3D-CT X-ray Automated Inspection) 3D computed tomography X-ray inspection system using proprietary Planar CT technology for detecting hidden solder defects in BGA, LGA, QFN packages with high-precision 3D imaging. Targets electronics and semiconductor manufacturers requiring inspection of hidden solder joints.
• Power Module AXI (IGBT/Power Module X-ray Inspection) X-ray inspection system specifically designed for IGBT and power modules. Features 200keV X-ray source for penetrating heat sinks and multi-layer solder inspection. Used by automotive and power semiconductor manufacturers (e.g., Infineon) for 100% inline inspection of hidden solder joints in power modules.
• BottomSide-AOI (2D Bottom-Side Inspection) 2D bottom-side automated optical inspection system for through-hole solder inspection after wave/dip soldering processes, eliminating the need for board flipping. Used by electronics manufacturers for below-board solder quality control.
• One Programming / Easy Programming Software Programming software that unifies SPI/AOI/AXI inspection programs and automates inspection program creation, significantly reducing setup time and operator workload. Sold to electronics manufacturers using Saki's inspection hardware.
• QD Analyzer (SPC Software) Statistical Process Control (SPC) system that collects and statistically analyzes inspection results and equipment operation data across production lines. Sold to electronics manufacturers to improve product quality and productivity.
• 3Si/3Di-EX Series (SPI and AOI) Latest-generation 3D SPI and 3D AOI systems with modular upgradeable optical units, AI-powered false call reduction, AI OCR, and unified programming. Sold to electronics manufacturers for high-end inline inspection of PCB assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• AXI cycle time reduced by 50% in 3Xi-M110 V3 vs previous model (2x faster than original)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. (パナソニック コネクト株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Saki co-exhibits at JISSO PROTEC 2026 in Panasonic Connect's booth, demonstrating 3Di-LS3EX AOI integrated with Panasonic Connect's mounter via M2M linkage for line-wide quality control and production efficiency. Job Data Convert functionality also supports Panasonic Connect mounters.
• FUJI (株式会社FUJI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2022Saki and FUJI partnered to enable Job Data Convert functionality — importing component data from FUJI mounters directly into Saki's 3D-AOI to auto-generate inspection data libraries, eliminating duplicate data creation work. SAKI also co-exhibits at events with FUJI (e.g., JISSO PROTEC 2026 at Panasonic Connect booth).
• ASM Assembly Systems (ASMPT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2021Saki partnered with ASM Assembly Systems to drive smart factory realization using IPC CFX standard for machine-to-machine connectivity. The partnership enables seamless M2M integration between Saki's inspection systems and ASMPT's SMT assembly equipment, allowing plug-and-play data communication and optimized production line solutions for customers.
• DMG MORI (DMG森精機株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaki's headquarters is located in the DMG MORI Tokyo Digital Innovation Center. Saki's Nara factory is located within DMG MORI's Nara campus. This partnership enables manufacturing synergy, quality improvement, delivery shortening, and cost reduction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mycronic AB: Mycronic supplies SMT assembly equipment including pick-and-place and AOI/SPI solutions, overlapping Saki's inspection offering as part of a broader electronics production portfolio.
• Omron Corporation: Omron is a broad industrial automation incumbent offering AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection among a much wider factory automation portfolio, competing with Saki from a larger resource base.
• Nordson Corporation: Nordson operates test and inspection platforms for electronics manufacturing as part of a diversified precision dispensing and test equipment portfolio, adjacent to Saki's AOI/AXI business.
• Yamaha Motor (SMT Section): Yamaha provides a comprehensive SMT line including AOI and SPI systems, competing with Saki as part of a broader mounters + inspection offering rather than a pure-play inspection specialist.

Direct peers

• Test Research, Inc. (TRI): TRI manufactures 3D AOI, SPI, AXI, and ICT systems for electronics assembly, directly competing with Saki across SPI/AOI/AXI product lines, especially in Asia.
• CyberOptics: CyberOptics develops optical and 3D sensing inspection systems including SPI and AOI for SMT lines, overlapping Saki's core product categories.
• Viscom AG: Viscom provides 3D AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection systems for electronics manufacturing, competing head-to-head with Saki particularly in European automotive electronics accounts.
• Koh Young Technology: Koh Young is a leading global supplier of 3D SPI and 3D AOI systems for SMT/PCB assembly, the closest direct competitor to Saki across the same customer base of EMS and OEM electronics manufacturers.
• Mirtec: Mirtec is a direct competitor in 3D AOI, SPI, and AXI inspection equipment for SMT manufacturing, with overlapping customer base among EMS and OEM electronics manufacturers.

Emerging players

• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology offers X-ray and CT inspection systems used in electronics and industrial quality control, an emerging adjacency to Saki's AXI business with stronger metrology heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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