Piotec is a specialized manufacturer of smart card production equipment, eSIM technology, and semiconductor chip manufacturing systems, serving secure identification and digital connectivity industries globally. Since its founding in 2011, Piotec has become a recognized provider of secure hardware infrastructure, particularly in the fields of IoT security, mobile internet authentication, and smart card chip personalization.
Their technology supports governments, telecoms, financial institutions, and card manufacturers with reliable, high-throughput systems built for secure environments and compliance-driven production.
Key Products
- Smart Card Manufacturing Equipment – machines for IC module packaging, chip embedding, lamination, punching, and card personalisation
- eSIM & IoT Chip Production Systems – specialized systems for embedded SIM (eSIM) personalization and Internet of Things chip solutions
- Security Chip Packaging Equipment – tools for contact/contactless chip module processing and secure chip encapsulation
- Semiconductor Packaging & Testing Equipment – supporting the entire back-end semiconductor chip packaging lifecycle
- Card Printing & Encoding Machines – thermal and laser personalization printers for EMV cards, government ID cards, and telecom SIM cards
Core Services
- R&D and Equipment Customization – development of tailored production lines to meet client-specific security and throughput needs
- Installation and Training – end-to-end commissioning of equipment with on-site training
- After-Sales Technical Support – remote and physical technical support for machine maintenance and upgrade
- Compliance Consulting – guidance on ISO/IEC, EMV, and telecom personalization standards
Industries Served
- Smart card and SIM card manufacturers
- Telecom operators and mobile virtual network enablers (MVNEs)
- Financial card bureaus (debit, credit, prepaid card production)
- Government ID and national eID card programs
- IoT device and connectivity module manufacturers
Relevance in Africa
Piotec’s secure chip personalization and card production equipment is increasingly relevant in African markets where demand is rising for eID systems, mobile SIM registration, bank-issued EMV cards, and IoT connectivity. Their systems are ideal for card manufacturing bureaus, national ID programs, telcos, and fintech infrastructure providers across Africa.
Website: https://www.piotecglobal.com
