Omron registers strong interest in 3D-SJI devices at SMT 2018

Omron introduced the VT-S530 inspection system and the VT-X750 automatic high-speed X-ray inspection system at this year’s SMT, and was able to record strong interest in both systems. Customers’ discussions here focussed especially on high capability Solder Joint Inspection combining, high-speed in-line inspection. “This year’s SMT was very successful for us,” confirms Kevin Youngs, key […]

Industrial Internet and Connected Vehicles Drive IoT Sales Through 2021​

IC Market Drivers 2018 Update maintains solid revenue growth across all IoT end-use systems. IC Insights recently released its Update to its 2018 IC Market Drivers Report.  The Update includes IC Insights’ latest outlooks on the smartphone, automotive, PC/tablet and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. The $93.9 billion top-line projection for total IoT systems sales in 2018 remains unchanged from the […]

Reducing Risk in Automotive Component Supply Chain

With 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Sanmina used its well-established proprietary supply chain risk tool to improve flexibility – reducing the company’s costs by $1.5M USD annually.

Thomas Stetter, Senior VP, Assembly Solutions, Mycronic

Mycronic recently acquired MRSI, a company that develops, manufactures and sells ultra-high precision die bonding systems for assembly of optoelectronics and microelectronics. Thomas Stetter, their Senior Vice President for Assembly Solutions joined Philip Stoten to discuss the acquisition, the purchase last year of Vi Technology last year and their strategy for the SMT industry. Filmed […]