About Akrometrix

As the Global Leader in Thermal Warpage and Strain Metrology, we provide Warpage Metrology Systems and In-House Testing Services.

Company History

Akrometrix is a Georgia based company founded in 1994 to provide services and equipment to measure and resolve thermo-mechanical surface flatness issues in manufacturing and assembly operations, most notably in the production of electronic circuit substrates and components. Its pioneering technology was based on the research of Dr. I. Charles Ume, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).

Akrometrix licensed and commercialized the application of Dr. Ume’s technology, known as Shadow Moiré, which today serves as a crucial component in the production, and continued miniaturization, of advanced electronics products. Akrometrix has become the industry leader in real-time metrology emphasizing resolution of thermo-mechanical issues at all levels of electronic materials production, components fabrication and assembly processes.

Today, we have shipped over 450 Shadow Moiré systems to customers in over 22 countries worldwide. Our thermal warpage systems include the AXP 3, the PS200, and the PS600. For room temperature applications, we offer our Table Top Shadow Moiré system (TTSM). All of these systems utilize Shadow Moiré as the base measurement technology.

Additionally, we have Digital Fringe Projection and Digital Image Correlation modules for use with our Shadow Moiré systems. This capital equipment is in addition to our Test Services, where we perform warpage and strain testing for customers who do not have their own Akrometrix equipment.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, we serve customers worldwide via our direct sales and service teams and via our expansive network of distributors.

We pride ourselves in being a trusted partner to each of our customers across various vertical markets.

Company Founder

Akrometrix was founded by Dr. I. Charles Ume based on his patented Shadow Moiré technology. Dr. Ume served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors from the companies inception up until he passed away March 19th, 2019.

Dr. Ume was a Professor and Director of the Advanced Electronic Packaging and Laser Processing Labs at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. He received his Ph.D. degree in 1985 from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

He was a leader and world-renowned authority in thermo-mechanical reliability in microelectronic and electronic packaging, and laser ultrasound applications to weld quality monitoring and control during robotic welding processes. Dr. Ume had co-authored over 240 referenced publications, 11 US patents, edited 11 books, and supervised the research of 24 Ph.D. and 43 MS students.

He had received numerous honors and awards which include: State of Georgia Faculty Commercialization Awards,1993 and 2000; ASME-EEPD Best Paper of the Year Award,1997; ISA Society E. G. Bailey Award,1999; Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Research Award, 2002; ISA Society Donald P. Eckman Education Award in 2002; Fellows of ASME (2003) and IEEE (2004); The Nigerian National Order of Merit Award, the nation’s highest honor in science and technology, 2003; ASEE Robert G. Quinn Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, 2004; IEEE-CPMT Outstanding Sustained Technical Contribution Award, 2005; Fellow of Nigerian Academy of Science, 2006; Georgia Tech Sigma Xi Sustained Research Award, 2007; ASME-EPPD Executive Committee Chairman, 2008-2009; ASME-EPPD Excellence in Mechanics Award, 2010; Co-Editor-in-Chief of Mechatronics Journal, 2001-2006; Associate Editors of IEEE-TCPT (1999 – present) and ASME-JEP (1996 – 1999); and General Chair of the 7^th Mechatronics Forum International Conference, 2000. Prof. Ume’s former MS and 2 Ph.D. students won the Best Sigma Xi MS Thesis and Ph.D. Dissertation Awards (1987, 1997 and 2006).

Our Management Team

Neil is an 18 year veteran of Akrometrix and a skilled technologist in both hardware and software implementation. Previously, Neil was the VP of Engineering, responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Department at Akrometrix. Before that, Neil was a Technical Account Manager responsible for day to day technical and commercial interaction with our customers, and applications expertise.

As President, Neil maintains a focus on our Technology Roadmap which includes long range product development, ongoing continuous improvements, applications, and tactical development activities. He also plays a role in equipment sales, with a focus on the Asia market. Neil joined Akrometrix out of Georgia Tech, where he graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He also has an MBA from Ole Miss.

Andrew brings to Akrometrix over 30 years of successful financial and general management experience including 18 years as a Chief Financial Officer and 11 years as a Chief Operating Officer. He has significant expertise in manufacturing, distribution and technology companies. He is responsible for all administrative aspects of the LLC as well as Manufacturing.

Andrew was the Controller of Automated Packaging LLC., a full service liquid contract manufacturing company. Prior to this he served in multiple leadership positions to include CFO of Derstine’s Inc., a foodservice distribution company on the Inc. 5000 list, Director of Contracts and Chargebacks with AmerisourceBergen, a Fortune 25 Company, VP of JMC Consultants, Inc., a technology consulting firm and CFO and General Manager of Wissahickon Spring Water Inc. Andrew began his career at the Royal Crown Cola Co. as a financial accountant later moving to Royal Crown Bottling Co. as an Assistant Controller and then Controller.

Andrew has a BBA in Accounting from Columbus State University, an MBA from St. Joseph’s University and a Master of Taxation from the University of Akron. He is a member of the AICPA and the Georgia Society of CPAs.

Alex Spradling is a 21 year veteran at Akrometrix, responsible for managing operations, including the improvement of the operational systems, processes and procedures in support of the company’s mission. He plays a significant role in long-term planning, including all initiatives geared toward operational excellence, day-to-day management of production, all aspects of quality, inventory, and facilities.

Prior to Akrometrix, Alex worked for the Coca-Cola Company as a Supply Quality Engineer and as a Commercialization Engineer, working on projects such as the Gas-Island Vendor and the Glass Front Vendor. Alex joined Akrometrix in 2003 as a Test Engineer. In 2005 he began work as a Mechanical Design Engineer helping the company to design and improve many of its key pieces of equipment. In 2007 he began work as a Quality Engineer. He was promoted to Operations Manager in 2009 and then to Director of Operations in 2012. He was then promoted to Vice President of Operations in January of 2020. Alex holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Management of Technology, both from Georgia Tech. He is also a member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Mark has global responsibility for leading the sales and marketing for Akrometrix. Strategically, his main focus is leveraging Akrometrix’ 26 year history serving the Semiconductor/Electronics Assembly markets and expanding into other vertical and geographical markets globally. Working closely with Engineering, another focus is to expand the product portfolio beyond the lab environment and carry Akrometrix technologies onto the production floor.

Mark brings over 30 years of experience throughout his career beginning as an Electrical Design Engineer, into Product Management/Marketing, evolving into various senior sales management roles. He focused his career where gaps existed within organizations and a strategic direction was needed, positioning privately held start-ups for VC funding/M&A activity and creating new departments for larger organizations such as Ericsson, Siemens, Honeywell, and Kulicke & Soffa. Mark has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, has an extensive international background, and is multi-lingual.