Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County
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Since 2000
Silex Microsystems is a Swedish MEMS foundry headquartered in Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County, Sweden, founded in 2000 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company is privately held and manufactures MEMS components to customer designs rather than proprietary products. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. Recent public reporting describes plans for a MEMS fab in Pennsylvania, USA, with a US approval filing made in November 2026.
Silex Microsystems at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County
Certifications
ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
26 years in operation (founded 2000).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Silex Microsystems is a Swedish MEMS foundry headquartered in Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County, Sweden, founded in 2000 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company is privately held and manufactures MEMS components to customer designs rather than proprietary products. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. Recent public reporting describes plans for a MEMS fab in Pennsylvania, USA, with a US approval filing made in November 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2000 |
Headquarters | Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Silex Microsystems makes
The company operates as a pure-play MEMS foundry with ISO 9001 certification, offering prototyping through volume production on 6-inch and 8-inch wafer lines, and its listed products include semiconductor and LED items.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, LED (source: silexmicrosystems.com).
Certifications
Silex Microsystems is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — silexmicrosystems.com
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Silex files for US approval as Pennsylvania MEMS fab plans progress (electronicsbrief.com)
2026-11-04 — Silex Microsystems’ interim report for the third quarter 2026: Strong sales and profitability – SILEX (silexmicrosystems.com)
2026-10-14 — Press Releases – SILEX (silexmicrosystems.com)
2026-10-09 — Silex Microsystems appoints Karin Rosenthal as new CFO – SILEX (silexmicrosystems.com)
2026-07-17 — Silex Microsystems’ interim report for the second quarter 2026: Strong growth and profitability – SILEX (silexmicrosystems.com)
2026-07-07 — Silex establishes U.S. manufacturing capacity – acquires semiconductor fab in Pennsylvania – SILEX (silexmicrosystems.com)
Facilities
Silex Microsystems is headquartered in Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County. Public sources also reference these locations:
Stockholm, Sweden — silexmicrosystems.com
Pennsylvania, USA — silexmicrosystems.com
Company details
Silex Microsystems is privately held, and no reported customer list is available in the record. Silex Microsystems was founded in 2000, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 26 years in operation (founded 2000). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Silex Microsystems make?
Silex Microsystems is a Swedish MEMS foundry headquartered in Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County, Sweden, founded in 2000 and employing roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company is privately held and manufactures MEMS components to customer designs rather than proprietary products. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. Recent public reporting describes plans for a MEMS fab in Pennsylvania, USA, with a US approval filing made in November 2026.
Where is Silex Microsystems headquartered?
Silex Microsystems is headquartered in Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County (1 Bruttovaegen, Viksjoe, Vaesternorrland County, 175 43).
When was Silex Microsystems founded?
Silex Microsystems was founded in 2000.
How big is Silex Microsystems?
Silex Microsystems has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Silex Microsystems hold?
Silex Microsystems lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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