Industry News
Short-cycle updates, launches, announcements, and factory-facing market movement across SMT equipment and electronics manufacturing.
Latest updates from the SMT industry.
Short-cycle updates, launches, announcements, and factory-facing market movement across SMT equipment and electronics manufacturing.
North American EMS Industry Surges in February as Shipments Jump 7.6 Percent
February EMS shipments in North America rose 7.6% year-on-year, and book-to-bill reached 1.32. This combination means that demand is outpacing current supplies and manufacturers continue to accumulate backlogs. For SMT and EMS companies,…
APEX EXPO 2026 Show Floor Sells Out with 416 Exhibitors
The organizers of APEX EXPO 2026 reported that the exhibition space was completely sold out and 416 exhibitors were present. The material separately emphasizes that this is the largest line of manufacturers in six years and more than 150…
ViTrox Previews Advanced Inspection and Smart Manufacturing Solutions for APEX 2026
ViTrox announced solutions for AXI, AOI, ARV, advanced packaging inspection and traceability at APEX 2026. The company provides inspection and manufacturing intelligence as a single platform for SMT, microelectronics and quality-driven…
APEX EXPO 2026 Highlights Advanced Electronic Packaging
The announcement of APEX EXPO 2026 highlighted advanced electronic packaging as one of the central themes of the exhibition and conference. The publication deals with advanced packaging, SMT, reliability and the tasks of automotive,…
Koh Young and SMarTsol Partner to Support Electronic Manufacturers in Mexico
Koh Young and SMarTsol have announced a partnership to strengthen local support for electronics manufacturers in Mexico. The message emphasizes the importance of application support, training and practical use of inspection data to…
ASMPT Adds New Analytics Functions to SMT Analytics
ASMPT has expanded SMT Analytics with new functions line balance analysis, reject analysis and AI-assisted reporting. The focus is on searching for bottlenecks, comparing the real cycle with the calculated one, and analyzing the causes of…
ASMPT to Show Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions at APEX EXPO 2026
ASMPT announced that at APEX 2026 it will show SIPLACE V, DEK TQ XL, WORKS Software Suite and the Critical Manufacturing MES platform. The publication demonstrates the company's focus on a combination of hardware, software and…
ASMPT Introduces the SIPLACE V Platform
ASMPT presented a new placement platform SIPLACE V with a claimed increase in productivity of up to 30% in real conditions. The company focuses on high-mix production, compatibility with existing infrastructure and investment protection…