AstroNova, Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. company headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, specializing in data visualization technologies across a range of industries. With a legacy dating back to 1969, AstroNova designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance products that acquire, process, and present data in the form of labels, graphics, and digital records. The company operates through two core business segments: Product Identification and Test & Measurement.
Core Business
AstroNova provides solutions that support mission-critical operations in aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial markets. The company's operations are structured under the following divisions:
- Product Identification: Focused on tabletop and production-scale digital label printing systems for manufacturing, packaging, and retail.
- Test & Measurement: Offers ruggedized printers, data acquisition systems, and networking products for aerospace, defense, and industrial data logging.
The company has a global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and sells into over 60 countries worldwide.
Product Offerings
Product Identification
- QuickLabel®: Desktop and in-line digital color label printers for manufacturers needing in-house labeling solutions.
- TrojanLabel®: High-performance, wide-format, and specialty label presses for industrial-scale operations.
Aerospace & Defense (Test & Measurement)
- ToughWriter®: Rugged airborne printers used in military and commercial aircraft.
- ToughSwitch®: Ruggedized Ethernet switches for avionic environments.
- TMX®: High-speed data acquisition systems for testing electrical, temperature, and vibration signals.
- Daxus® DXS-100: Distributed DAQ platform for remote and scalable data monitoring.
- SmartCorder® DDX100: Portable data acquisition system for field engineers and R&D testing.
Specialization and USP
AstroNova excels in digital color printing and ruggedized data acquisition technologies. Its strengths include:
- Vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. and Europe
- In-house R&D enabling continuous product innovation
- Proprietary hardware and software ecosystems across all platforms
- Long-term supplier status for Boeing, Airbus, and U.S. military contractors
The company holds multiple patents related to print engine design and data capture methodologies, ensuring technological leadership in its domains.
Financials
AstroNova, Inc. is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ALOT. According to its FY2023 annual report:
- Revenue: $142.5 million (12.4% YoY growth)
- Net Income: $3.7 million
- Gross Margin: 42.6%
- R&D Investment: Over $6 million (approx. 4.2% of revenue)
- Export Sales: Accounted for 31% of total revenue
These figures highlight the company’s resilience and growth in both domestic and international markets.
Shipment and Deployment Data
AstroNova's data solutions and printers are deployed in:
- Over 60 countries, with key markets in North America, Germany, the UK, France, and Japan
- Major aerospace fleets, including use on Boeing 737, 777, 787 and Airbus A320, A350
- Manufacturing lines in food, cosmetics, pharma, and other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors using QuickLabel and TrojanLabel systems
The company maintains regional support and logistics hubs to service its global customer base.
Target Market
- Aerospace & Defense: Military aircraft, defense contractors, and avionics integrators
- Industrial Manufacturing: OEMs requiring DAQ and label traceability systems
- FMCG and Retail Packaging: Brands and manufacturers needing in-house label production
- Research & Development: Engineers and scientists performing lab or field tests
AstroNova caters to both enterprise-level clients and SMEs with scalable technology platforms.
Capabilities
- U.S.-based engineering and assembly facilities
- Global service, technical support, and training centers
- Custom firmware and software development
- Multilingual sales and support staff
- ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
Certifications & Compliance
AstroNova complies with a wide range of international standards, including:
- ISO 9001:2015
- DO-160 and MIL-STD certifications for aerospace hardware
- CE, FCC, and RoHS for electronics manufacturing
- REACH and WEEE compliance for European markets
The company’s ruggedized products are tested to operate in extreme temperature, humidity, and vibration conditions.
Customer Testimonials
AstroNova has been publicly acknowledged by leading OEMs and commercial users for:
- Outstanding equipment durability in extreme environments
- Rapid support and spare parts fulfillment
- Exceptional print quality and cost-per-label efficiency
- Ease of software integration with ERP and MES systems
Customers include L’Oréal, Siemens, GE Aviation, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, and NASA.
Achievements
- Introduced the industry’s first 1200 dpi color label printer in the compact class (QuickLabel)
- Successfully integrated data acquisition platforms in U.S. Navy carrier landing tests
- Named in 2022 Aerospace Manufacturing Tech Leaders by OEM Magazine
- Expansion of TrojanLabel into 30+ countries since acquisition
AstroNova, Inc. continues to expand its innovation-driven approach to product identification and mission-critical data acquisition. With a commitment to engineering precision, customer support, and international compliance, the company serves as a trusted technology partner across highly regulated industries.
