Pulse Electronics
Develops FluidANT 3D printing technology for printing antennas and conductors directly onto 3D surfaces and substrates.
- CEO / Founder
- Mark Twaalfhoven
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Oaktree Capital Management; Yageo Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
Pulse Electronics offers a wide range of electronic components including switching power magnetics, RF & wireless magnetics, signal magnetics, antennas (including FluidANT 3D Printing antenna), and custom solutions for applications in communications, computing, consumer, industrial, IoT, and transportation sectors.
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Streamlines manufacturing of complex wireless components. Verified: Holds multiple worldwide patents in 5G/EV tech and 3D-printed antennas; maintains a 5% global market share in smartphone/router antennas.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables direct additive manufacturing of antennas on 3D substrates, reducing assembly complexity and footprint for 5G, EV, and consumer wireless devices.
How They Differentiate
Leverages 70+ years of automotive and industrial experience to integrate proprietary FluidANT 3D printing into high-volume electronic component production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs, contract manufacturers, consumer electronics manufacturers, automotive electronics, and industrial application providers.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Industrial; Consumer Electronics; Communications; Power Magnetics; Wireless
Competitors
TDK, Bel Fuse, Amphenol
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2017 revenues $315 million (+10.1% YoY), net income $34.6 million; 5% market share in smartphone/router antennas.
Major Milestones
1947: Company founded; 2017: Acquired Egston for inductive components and cable systems; 2018: Acquired by Yageo Corporation for $740 million; 2022: Chilisin and Mag.Layers brands merged into Pulse Electronics operations
Notable Customers
Serves a diverse global customer base across Communications, Computing, Consumer, Industrial, IoT, and Transportation segments. Awarded "Best Supplier Partnership of the Year 2017 APAC" by Arrow Electronics.