Our Story

What began in 1999 as a three-person operation in Montreal has grown into a global team of more than 1,200 experts across 11 countries — all united by one shared passion: helping innovators deliver reliable, high-performing products to the world.

From our earliest projects in electronics testing to today’s fully integrated automation and data-driven quality systems, Averna has always been driven by curiosity, precision, and a belief that better engineering leads to better outcomes.

Over the years, we’ve partnered with many of the world’s top technology companies — including Global 1000 leaders — across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecom, consumer electronics, life sciences, and semiconductors. Each collaboration has expanded our technical expertise and strengthened our ability to adapt to the challenges of an ever-evolving market.

Today, Averna is recognized as a worldwide Test & Quality Engineering leader, delivering innovative, end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-market and ensure flawless performance. Our multidisciplinary team includes engineers, system architects, developers, and project managers, supported by trusted partners like NI, Keysight Technologies, PI, Eclipse Automation, and JOT Automation.

“At Averna, innovation is not optional – it’s part of our DNA.”
– François Rainville, President & CEO

 

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Our Mission

Our mission is to accelerate innovation by helping the world’s leading manufacturers design, test, and deliver flawless products.

As the global partner in Test & Quality Engineering, we turn complex challenges into reliable and scalable solutions across the entire product lifecycle.

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Averna turned 25 years! A Quarter Century of Test Innovation

 

 

Our Values

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Innovation

We utilize the latest technologies while leveraging expertise from our vast industry, project, and technical experience.

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Teamwork

We work very closely together to deliver the right solutions and ensure beneficial synergies with tight project coordination.

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Client Focus

Our solutions are fully synced with both your requirements and your goals – including technical, financial and commercial.

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Performance

By using industry standard best practices, and ISO compliant processes, we offer the most efficient services to every project.

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Tap into our Test & Quality know-how, products and custom solutions to get ahead in your market.

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Our Solutions in Testing and Quality Assurance

Are you looking to improve yield, eliminate defects, validate new features or upgrade/ replicate your test equipment?

Our Expertise and Leading Skills

Profit from our leading skills in vision systems, RF, fiber optics, instrumentation, robotics, control systems and so much more.

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Our Products

Find out why so many of our products for RF and broadband have become industry standards and have garnered multiple awards.

Our Clients Trust Us With Their Most Ambitious Challenges — And Their Feedback Says It All.

“We selected Averna because of their technical expertise, solid international reputation and local project-execution capabilities. The solution they proposed was exactly what we were looking for and at the right price point.”

– Alan Montoya, Mechanical Design Engineer, Continental

 

“Averna helps us to guarantee zero defects for our customers. They are a one-stop-shop for integrated test solutions and they are always flexible towards our needs.”

– Claude Berth, Equipment Engineer & Metrology, SAS Automotive Belgium

 

“By bringing Averna in at the design stage, we are able to stay focused on developing a high-quality product, as this is the first of its kind.” 

Ron Denom, COO, dcbel.

 

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Our Global Impact

Our values do more than just define our internal operations; they define our success. We do not take this for granted and therefore commit to continuously leveraging opportunities for improvement, elevating the contributions of our employees, and prioritizing the issues that are key to all our stakeholders.

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Test & Quality Solutions for the Entire Product Lifecycle

Our clients are changing how the world works, travels and communicates. And we’re right there with them, demonstrating the full power and true effect of test.

 

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FAQ

What does Averna do?

Averna designs and builds advanced test and quality engineering systems that help manufacturers bring reliable, high-performance products to market faster. From concept validation to end-of-line testing, we partner with innovators in every industry to make sure their technologies perform flawlessly in the real world.

Where is Averna’s headquarters?

Averna’s global headquarters are located in Montreal, Canada, a city known for its strong engineering talent and spirit of innovation. We also have operations across 11 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia to stay close to our clients wherever they design, build, and launch their products.

How many employees does Averna have?

Averna’s team includes over 1,100 employees worldwide, from engineers and software developers to project managers and data specialists — all working together to solve complex testing challenges and deliver measurable results.

Is Averna a private company?

Yes. Averna Technologies is a privately held company. This independence allows us to stay focused on long-term innovation, maintain close partnerships with our clients, and reinvest directly in our people and technologies.

What industries does Averna Technologies serve?

Averna works with a broad range of industries where precision and performance are critical — including automotive and transportation, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics, life sciences, food & beverage and semiconductors.
Our expertise spans vision inspection, RF and broadband testing, automation, battery testing, leak testing, advanced robotics, and system integration.

What is the history behind Averna?

Founded in 1999 by three engineers in Montreal, Averna started with a bold idea: help the world’s most innovative companies deliver better products through smarter testing.

More than two decades later, Averna has completed 10,000+ client projects, expanded to 11 countries, and earned a reputation as a trusted global partner in test and quality engineering.

Does Averna have any awards?

Yes. Averna is proud to be recognized among Canada’s Best Managed Companies and has received multiple industry awards for innovation, leadership, and excellence in test engineering.

These distinctions reflect our team’s dedication to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement — values that drive every project we deliver.