Hyper-digitalization has resulted in an increase in high-performance computing devices in applications including mobility, automotive electronics, data centers, artificial intelligence and machine learning, leading to the strong growth in demand for semiconductor devices.
The global shortage of chips coupled with increasing complexity and shorter time-to-market is catalyzing chipmakers to invest in sophisticated, high-end testing capabilities. Today, there are a number of applications including healthcare and automotive where failure is not an option.
To overcome these challenges, AEM’s highly-differentiated enhanced system-level test allows manufacturers to test their high-end semiconductors in mission mode – increasing throughput and coverage, and reducing cost of test and time to market. As a global leader in test innovation, AEM is committed to ensuring A Zero Failure World.
With custom-native as our DNA combined with a singular focus on our customers, AEM is uniquely positioned to build and innovate application-specific solutions that meet our customers’ test needs. Our M&A programme will continue to be a strong complement to the organic growth of our technological talents and capabilities to drive AEM forward as a leader in the test industry.
AEM acquired InspiRain Technologies in 2017, a provider of network infrastructure test and measurement services. They had a portfolio of test products including a Vector Network Analyzer and a handheld network cable tester.
Their products and solutions can now be found under AEM Test and Measurement. AEM test and measurement solutions include ruggedized and portable handheld cable testers and small form
factor vector network analyzers. These solutions are highly modular and suited to field use, enterprise, manufacturing, and laboratory environments.
You may find out more about AEM Test and Measurement here.
In 2018, AEM acquired IRIS Solution, a company engaged in the business of research, development, and integration of machine vision solutions. Their customized vision systems have been integrated with automated optical wafer inspection systems, die bonders and semiconductor devices inspection systems. Their capabilities have been integrated into AEM’s solutions.
Acquired in 2018, Afore is an industry pioneer in delivering Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) and special wafer probing needs, providing innovative test solutions including test handlers with multi-stimulus and package options, and tri-temperature testing.
Now known as AEM-Afore Wafer Level Test Solutions, this aspect of our business has established leadership positions in developing and deploying application-specific test solutions for MEMS devices, offering wafer and frame probing stations suitable for R&D, Wafer Sort, and Final Test. AEM-Afore offers state-of-the-art solutions to test environmental and motion sensors in wafer level and other advanced packages.
You may find out more about our AEM-Afore Wafer Test Solutions here.
In the first quarter of 2020, AEM completed the acquisition of Mu-TEST, a French-based provider of highly customizable, application-specific, FPGA-based testers. Mu-TEST’s strong team of highly experienced engineers complements AEM’s System Level Test (SLT) engineering team, enabling the delivery of AEM’s Asynchronous Modular Parallel Smart (AMPS)-based SLT+ solutions to the semiconductor and electronics markets.
The Mu-Test team now sits under AEM ATE.
AEM closed its acquisition of California-based DB Design Group, Inc in July 2020. DB Design is a world-renowned supplier of automation fixtures, device kits, and other test-related products. This acquisition strengthens AEM’s design and application engineering capabilities in the consumables space, expands AEM’s customer portfolio in the semiconductor and electronics spaces, and gives AEM an expanded R&D and engineering presence in the US, enhancing AEM’s overall customer intimacy.
Lattice Innovation, Inc is a California-based company with exceptional design, simulation, and process services in the active thermal control space. Lattice Innovation’s capabilities combined with AEM’s existing comprehensive thermal management, vision, and deep automation solutions ensure that AEM will continue to deliver exciting, industry-leading test solutions for the Computing, Automotive, Mobility, and Optical Electronics test markets.
AEM completed its acquisition of CEI in early 2021. CEI Limited is a provider of printed circuit board and box-build assembly, equipment design, cable harness assembly and manufacturing services. They also provide value-added services such as materials management, circuit layout, prototype & development engineering, metal stamping, cable harnessing and precision machined components.
