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- Pentamaster Corporation Berhad operates as a diversified investment holding entity, specializing in the provision and installation of sophisticated computer-controlled automation systems and specialized equipment globally. The company strategically organizes its operations across three primary business divisions: Automated Test Equipment, Factory Automation Solutions, and Smart Control Solution System. Within its Automated Test Equipment segment, Pentamaster excels in engineering and producing both standard and custom automated testing apparatus, alongside comprehensive test and measurement infrastructures and high-precision mechanical parts. This encompasses a broad spectrum of solutions, including those for semiconductor integrated circuits and diverse sensors like optic, magnetic, motion MEMS, 3D structured light, time-of-flight, ambient light, and LiDAR. The company also develops solutions for IGBT power devices, micro LEDs, wafer-level VCSELs, diffractive optical elements, micro lens arrays, and edge-emitting laser modules, in addition to LED testing and burn-in systems. The Factory Automation Solutions division focuses on designing, developing, and deploying integrated automated manufacturing systems. Offerings here include the intelligent Automated Robotics Manufacturing System (i-ARMS), advanced material handling conveyor systems, high-speed sortation mechanisms, modular assembly and testing units, robotic technologies, manufacturing execution systems, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). This segment also extends to sophisticated warehouse automation solutions, such as i-Hub, and customizable automated packaging systems. Additionally, the Smart Control Solution System segment provides expertise in project management, smart building solutions, and the trading of essential materials. Pentamaster is a key provider of bespoke automation for medical and pharmaceutical sectors, designing and manufacturing specialized equipment for assembly and validation processes, including devices for needle-free injections, surgical instruments, and catheters. The firm also manufactures die-casting components and offers a full range of technical, development, consulting, sales, and support services. Its extensive clientele spans multinational manufacturers within the semiconductor, telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, computer, electrical and electronics, pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and beverages, and general manufacturing industries. The company maintains a global footprint with operations and support in Malaysia, China, Japan, Singapore, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States. Founded in 1991, Pentamaster Corporation Berhad is headquartered in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. The company has achieved notable financial milestones, including record revenues in 2023, with its Factory Automation Solutions segment reaching a new revenue high in 2024. Despite some recent fluctuations in revenue attributed to project timing, particularly in medical and automotive sectors, the company is actively pursuing diversification into areas like renewable energy, healthcare automation, and data centers. Pentamaster's long-term growth prospects are supported by a strong order book, technological advancements in high-value testing equipment for AI and silicon photonics, and strategic expansion initiatives, including the recent privatization of its Hong Kong subsidiary to consolidate its stake.