Global SMT Podcast

Keith Bryant speaks with Juan Arango of PARMI about laser-based AOI and the growing role of AI in inspection. Arango explains how laser scanning avoids the shadows associated with white-light systems, helping improve...

Keith Bryant speaks with Thomas Yang of Shenzhen Synergie about closed-loop cleaning systems that combine cleaning, inspection and automatic re-cleaning in one machine. CCD cameras detect blocked stencil apertures and...

At SMTA Guadalajara, Keith Bryant speaks with Reuben from SMarTsol Technologies about why local service is essential to Mexico’s electronics industry. From manufacturer-certified engineers and spare parts to practical...

At SMTA Guadalajara, Keith Bryant brings together industry experts to explore the advantages and limitations of these reflow technologies, whether combining vacuum and nitrogen offers the best of both worlds, and what...

In this interview, Thomas Yang, owner of Shenzhen Synergies Machinery, introduces the company’s cleaning solutions for small parts, nozzles and stencils. Based in Shenzhen, China, Synergie supplies its systems through...

In this interview, S.P. Arora, Managing Director of Innotronics, discusses the new system and the company’s equipment portfolio for India’s PCBA manufacturing industry. From Panasonic and Essemtec solutions to storage...

Brijesh Kamani, CEO of Rapidise, discusses the company’s rapid expansion, reporting a global workforce of 1,500 people and facilities in India, the USA and other locations. He explains how closer collaboration between...

At the NMTronics stand, Sid Singh of Data I/O speaks with Trevor Galbraith about the company’s updated product portfolio, including programming as a service, security provisioning and ConneX MES integration. The service...

Manuel Bellin explains how the racks, positioned beside the pick-and-place machine, connect directly to Essegi’s Storage Towers and Goods Inward inventory system. The interview also covers how the storage towers work...

Kikuo Kondo and Yasuaki Masuda discuss the growth of FUJI in India, since partnering with NMTronics in 1999. The relationship relies heavily on coordinating support, training and future development together with...

Peter Shin runs South East Asia operations for Koh Young, based in Singapore. He explains the key markets in Asia and how the Koh Young are in strong demand among the hyperscalers and major manufacturers.

Robert Yebra talks about the geographical expansion of TRI and the product expansion into semiconductor advanced packaging. The company has already developed a wafer inspection system and will standardize a panel...

Soni Saran Singh discusses the 20 year history of iNeTEST and how it has evolved to deliver AOI, SPI, ICT, X-ray, Flying Probe and a wide range of other test solutions across the PCB assembly industry.The company plans...

Markus Walter talk about the recently anounced partnership between SEHO and NMTronics. The partnership will focus on sales and be supported by SEHO's exisiting team in India.Walter also discussed the wider footprint for...

Soni Saran Singh tells the story of the evolution of NMT Automation. Under the "Make in India" scheme they started with conveyors and board handling systems and plan to expand this to semiconductor testing...