DATA I/O CORP

Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) operates as a global market leader in advanced programming, security deployment, and intellectual property protection solutions for electronics manufacturing. The company's website is www.dataio.com. Founded in 1972, Data I/O designs, manufactures, and sells programming and security deployment systems targeting manufacturers of electronic devices that utilize flash memory, microcontrollers, and secure element devices.

The company's core product portfolio includes automated and manual programming systems, with automated systems priced between approximately $150,000 to $210,000 and manual systems ranging from $8,000 to $11,000. The LumenX2 programming platform, launched in late 2025, represents the company's next-generation offering with expanded device technology support including microcontrollers, eMMC, UFS, SPI NOR flash, and secure elements. Revenue is diversified across three primary categories: platform sales representing 42 percent of total revenue, adapter sales at 37 percent, and software and maintenance services comprising 21 percent of revenue.

Data I/O serves approximately 170 customers worldwide across multiple channels including direct sales, independent representatives, and distributors operating in 39 countries. International sales represent approximately 94 percent of total revenue. The company's primary end markets include automotive electronics, which accounted for approximately 64 percent of 2025 bookings, along with Internet of Things, industrial, and consumer electronics applications. Notable customers span original equipment manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services providers, and programming service centers.

The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Redmond, Washington and Shanghai, China, both ISO 9001:2015 certified, supporting a dual-sourced manufacturing strategy. As of December 31, 2025, Data I/O employed 97 people, with 44 located outside the United States. The company pursues a strategic transformation focused on modernizing its go-to-market approach, investing in core technology platforms, and expanding into the broader data provisioning market beyond traditional programming equipment. Recent initiatives include deploying artificial intelligence across functional departments and implementing a new enterprise resource planning system to enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting capabilities.