Development and electronics manufacturing of embedded and IoT hardware, modules and systems for industry, transportation, medical technology and defense.
Kontron AG
Linz (AT) · Ismaning (DE) · Augsburg (DE) · Roding (DE) · Toulon (FR) · Easthampnett (GB) · Taipei (TW) · Beijing (CN) · Penang (MY) · San Diego/Newark (US) · Montreal (CA) · Spånga (SE)New on Amplifa
About Kontron
Kontron AG is an internationally active provider of embedded computing and IoT technologies headquartered in Linz, Austria. The company develops and manufactures electronic modules, systems and custom products (ODM/EMS) – from electronics development and rapid prototyping through to series production with SMT and THT assembly in small, medium and large series. The range of services also includes final assembly, product testing, repair services, extended warranty, IoT software (susietec) and 5G MPN solutions. Customers come from industries such as automation, aviation, communications, defense, energy, medical technology, transportation and automotive; reference customers include Deutsche Bahn AG and HaSt GmbH. Around 14,800 employees work at sites in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific; the company states that it generates approximately 80% of its value creation in Europe. The legal form is a public limited company (company register number 190272m, register court Linz).
- Site
- Linz
- Processes
- ODM/EMS Services (electronics service: development, prototyping, production, assembly), Module assembly using SMT technology, Module assembly using THT technology, Rapid Prototyping (Electronics), Final assembly of electronic modules, devices and systems, Product testing/quality inspection of electronic modules, Electronics development incl. design and approval process, Enhanced Repair Services (repair service, up to 72-hour turnaround)
- Materials
- Electronic components (electronic and mechanical components, modules), RoHS-compliant materials, Electronic components and modules
- Employees
- 14800
- Industries
- Automation, Aviation/Aerospace, Communication & Connectivity, Defense, Energy, Infotainment
- 01
Electronics development/design incl. approval process
- 02
Rapid prototyping
- 03
SMT and THT module assembly
- 04
Final assembly
- 05
Product testing/quality inspection
- 06
Repair and after-sales services
Materials & Processes
Electronic components and modules
Electronic and mechanical components as well as modules as a basis for embedded systems and IoT solutions.
RoHS-compliant materials
Products meet the RoHS requirements in accordance with the material compliance declaration.
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODM/EMS Services (electronics service: development, prototyping, production, assembly)Assembly | – | – | – | Small series – Large series | – |
| Module assembly using SMT technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Module assembly using THT technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid Prototyping (Electronics)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Final assembly of electronic modules, devices and systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product testing/quality inspection of electronic modulesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electronics development incl. design and approval processEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Enhanced Repair Services (repair service, up to 72-hour turnaround)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plastics manufacturing (historical, Leipzig site)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2000
Opening of the Taipei presence, start of Asia-Pacific activities
- 2024
Kontron takes control of KATEK SE (announced on 29.02.2024); delisting of KATEK SE on May 17, 2024
- 2025
Intended delisting agreement with Kontron Acquisition GmbH; squeeze-out demand with cash compensation of EUR 18.12 per share