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Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report
Global Industry Analysts, Inc, September 2011, Pages: 612
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment in US$ Million by the following product groups/segments: Screen Print Equipment (Manual Screen Print Equipment, Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment, & Automatic Screen Print Equipment), Placement Equipment (High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed Placement Equipment, & Low-Speed Placement Equipment), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, & Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical Inspection Equipment, X-Ray Inspection Equipment, & Laser Inspection Equipment), Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual Repair & Rework Equipment, & Semiautomatic Repair & Rework Equipment).
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.
The report profiles 115 companies including many key and niche players such as
- ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Assembléon Netherlands BV (The Netherlands)
- Conceptronic (US)
- CyberOptics Corporation (US)
- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (US)
- Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. (US)
- Heller Industries, Inc. (US)
- Juki Automation Systems Inc. (US)
- Koh Young Technology, Inc. (Korea)
- Nordson Corporation (US)
- Nordson YESTECH (US)
- Omron Corporation (Japan)
- Orbotech, Ltd. (Israel)
- Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
- PPT Vision, Inc. (US)
- Saki Corporation (Japan)
- Speedline Technologies Inc. (US)
- Teradyne, Inc. (US)
- Test Research, Inc (Taiwan)
- Universal Instruments (US)
- Viscom AG (Germany)
- X-Tek Group, Inc. (US)
- YXLON International FeinFocus GmbH (Germany)
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SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY (SMT) EQUIPMENT
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
SMT Equipment 3
SMT Screen Print Equipment 4
Manual Screen Print Equipment 4
Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment 4
Automatic Screen Print Equipment 5
SMT Placement Equipment 5
High Speed Placement Systems 5
Medium Speed Placement Systems 5
Low Speed Placement Systems 5
SMT Soldering Equipment 5
Reflow Ovens 5
Wave Ovens 5
SMT Cleaning Equipment 5
SMT Inspection Equipment 6
Optical Inspection Systems 6
X-Ray Inspection Equipment 6
Laser Inspection Systems 6
SMT Repair and Rework Equipment 6
Manual Rework and Repair Equipment 6
Semi Automatic Rework and Repair Equipment 6
2. MARKET SNAPSHOTS 7
3. GLOBAL SMT EQUIPMENT MARKET 8
SMT Equipment Market Steamrolls Back from Recession 8
Recession Halts Growth in SMT Equipment Market 8
A Current and Future Analysis 8
Asia-Pacific: Soaring Growth Opportunities 9
Mature Markets in Europe and USA 9
Inspection Equipment Soars 9
Flexible, Customer-oriented Designs Gain Popularity 10
No New Players to Enter the Market 10
Streamlining of Operations Upstages 11
Shrinking Component Size Paints Brighter Prospects 11
Manufacturers Go ‘Green' 11
Value Added Services Become Key Differentiator 11
New Avenues for Growth/Market Opportunities 11
Medical Device Industry Drives Demand for Advanced SMT
Equipment 11
Electronics Assembly Shifts from West to East 12
Next Generation Electronics: A Tantalizing Opportunity for SMT 12
Semiconductors: Budding Opportunities 13
4. SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS 14
SMT Screen Print Equipment 14
Market Analysis 14
A Current & Future Analysis 14
Major Markets 14
Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints 14
Pacific Rim: Brimming with Opportunities 14
Towards Consolidated Endeavors 15
Mix and Match can be Fun But Elsewhere 15
Used Equipment to Thwart Demand for New Equipment 15
New Opportunities 16
SMT Placement Equipment 16
Market Analysis 16
A Current & Future Analysis 16
Major Markets 17
Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints 17
Hardest Hit SMT Segment During Recession 17
Vendors Adopt Flexible Approach to Win Market Share 17
Innovation Kick Starts Growth 18
Micro-Sized Packages Thrive Demand 18
Machine Vision Gains Stronger Roots 18
Vertical Partnerships Ensue Success 18
Pre-owned Equipment: The ‘Tried' Route to Survive Sales 18
SMT Placement Equipment finds Place in the Burgeoning Markets 19
Placement Equipment Gets More Mobile Communication ‘Place' 19
SMT Soldering Equipment 19
Market Analysis 19
A Current & Future Analysis 19
Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints 20
SMT Reflow Soldering Equipment Industry in Europe 20
Price Sensitivity: A Major Challenge 20
Lead-Free Solder: Emboldens Growth Opportunities 20
SMT Cleaning Equipment 21
Market Analysis 21
A Current & Future Analysis 21
Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints 21
SMT Cleaning Equipment Market 21
SMT Cleaning Equipment Market: Volumes Revisited 21
APT Booms the Market 22
Impact of Government Regulations 22
SMT Inspection Equipment 22
Market Analysis 22
A Current & Future Analysis 22
Market Snippets 23
‘Right Timing' Impacts Sales 23
Opportunities Abound in the AOI Segment 23
Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems: A Drive Towards Efficiency 24
Buoyed by Rising Adoption of Lead-Free Solder 24
Market Drivers 24
Outsourcing by OEMs Brightens Opportunities 24
Package Complexity Surges Demand 25
Productivity Optimization Drive: Setting New Vibes for
Second Generation AOIs 25
Shortened Time-to-Market needs Fuel Demand 25
Challenges and Strategic Considerations 26
Second Generation AOI Control Solutions: Design is the Key
for Success 26
High False Calls and Escape Rates Dent Investor Confidence 26
Cost Deters Investments in AXIs and AOIs 27
Multiple Technologies Cannibalize Sales 27
Sophistication of Assembly Equipment Constrains Growth 28
Emerging Trends 28
Drifting from Manual to Sensor-based Inspection Systems 28
Technology Flares Up Growth Opportunities 28
Solid State X-Rays Gear Up to Upcoming Market 29
Competition 29
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Automated Optical
Inspection (AOI) Systems Market (2010) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 29
SMT Repair and Rework Equipment 30
Market Analysis 30
A Current & Future Analysis 30
Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints 30
Repair and Rework Becomes an Integral Part of EMS 30
Escalating Costs of Assembly Up the Demand for Rework Equipment 30
Faster Processing Needs Set in New Growth 31
Growing Outsourcing of EMS Fuels Demand 31
Innovation Upstages Versatility 31
Repair and Rework Equipment also Gets Share of X-Rays 31
Restraints 32
Pricing Undercuts Market Leadership 32
5. REGIONAL TRENDS 33
Asian and Eastern European Countries Offer Low Cost
Manufacturing Options 33
Eastern Europe Proves Profitable for Reflow Manufacturers and
EMS Providers 33
Replacement of Equipment with Lead-Free Ones Fuels
Considerable Growth 33
Europe Faces Stiff Competition from Asian Market 33
Opportunities and Challenges for European Equipment Market 34
Europe and North America: Hi Tech Assembly Stays Home 34
China Steals the Show 34
Factors Driving Growth in China 35
6. INDUSTRY TRENDS 36
Market for SMT Inspection and Test Equipment 36
Market for AXI and AOI Equipment 36
Challenges Faced by SMT Equipment Manufacturers 36
Lead-Free Manufacturing Increases Demand for SMT Cleaning
Equipment 36
Difficulties Faced in the Cleaning of Lead-free Equipment 37
Outlook for the Industry 37
Changing Dynamics of Sales Mix 37
Competitive Scenario 37
End User Trends 38
Reviving from the Recession Blues 38
Necessity Drives & Performance Thrills 38
High Mix Applications Necessitate High-Flex Machinery 39
Miniaturization Magnifies Defects 39
Machine Vision: A Stitch in Time 39
7. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 40
Nature of SMT Demand 40
Economic Uncertainty Reigns Chaos in the Market 40
Technology Developments: Walking the Fine Line with the Double
Edged Sword 40
Need for Speed Spurs Growth 41
Outsourcing - The Out and Out Key for Growth 41
Growing Functional Density Intensifies Demand 41
Healthcare and Telecommunications Lease New ‘Health' to the
SMT Equipment Industry 41
Purchase Cycles Reward and Retard Growth 41
Challenges and Market Restraints 42
Commoditization Kills Price Differentials 42
Density Packing Voices Concerns for High Quality Placement
and Inspection 42
Skewed Customer Profile Strains the Margins 42
Used Equipment: The Threat is Real 42
Zero Defect SMD Lines: Questions on Realizability in the Near
Future 43
SMT Equipment Markets: A Historic Backdrop 43
After All, It's the ‘Testing Time' 44
8. THE TECH PRIMER 45
Surface Mount Technology - A Curtain Raiser 45
Electronics Packaging Technology Prior to SMT 45
Packaging Without Holes 45
What Drives SMT Market? 46
Benefits of Surface Mounting 46
Higher Functional Density and Spatial Utilization 46
Substantial Reduction in Costs and Board Weights 46
Superior Electrical Performance 47
Shortened Time-to-Market 47
Challenges Posed by SMT 47
Initial Glitches 47
Type I, II and III Surface Mount Assemblies 47
Types of Surface Mount Packages 48
Small Outline Integrated Circuits (SOICs) 48
Plastic Leaded or Leadless Chip Carriers (PLCCs and LCCs) 48
Chip Scale Packages (CSPs) 48
Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) 48
Micro Ball Grid Array (microBGAs) 49
Fine Pitch Devices 49
Surface Mounting - A Concise Overview of the Process 49
Defects - Intimidating Challenges to the Board Quality and
Performance 49
Sources of Defects 50
Cost of Defects 50
Surface Mount Design - The First Step 50
“Designing Entails 80% of the Cost” 50
What are Land Patterns? 51
Some Major Design Considerations 51
Spatial Considerations 51
Component Alignment Considerations 51
Via Holes 52
Number of Test Nodes 52
Prototype Inspection 52
Solder Paste Application/Paste Printing - The Blue Print 52
Important Considerations for Good Quality Printing 53
Why Use Solder Paste? 53
Which Type of Solder Paste to be Used? 54
Prerequisites of an Ideal Solder Paste 54
Regulations on the Usage of Solder Pastes 54
Component Placement - ‘Mounting' 54
Prerequisites for Precise Placement 55
Soldering - Making the Electrical Connections 56
Reflow Soldering 56
Wave Soldering 57
Classification of Solder Joints 58
Good Solder Joint 58
Poor Solder Fillet 58
Shorts 58
Cleaning - Wiping off the Contaminants 58
Impact of Cleaning Processes on Component Choice 58
Inspection - Locating the Defects 59
Visual/Manual Inspection 59
Optical/Laser Inspection 59
X-Ray Inspection 59
Repair and Rework - Setting the Defects Right 60
Functional Testing - The Ultimate Step 60
Emerging Technologies, Challenges and the Roadmap for the Future 61
9. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 62
Classification of SMT Equipment 62
Low-Range/Entry Level Machinery 62
Mid-Range Machinery 62
High-Range/High Level Machinery 62
Used Equipment 63
New Equipment 63
SMT Screen Print Equipment 63
Advantages of Screen Print Equipment 63
Manual Screen Print Equipment 64
Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment 64
Automatic Screen Print Equipment 64
SMT Placement Equipment 64
On Basis of Technology 65
Gantry/Cartesian Robots 65
Turret Placement Systems 65
On Basis of Speed 65
High Speed Placement Systems 65
Medium Speed Placement Systems 66
Low Speed Placement Systems 66
SMT Soldering Equipment 66
Reflow Ovens 66
Design Considerations 66
Wave Ovens 66
SMT Cleaning Equipment 66
Aqueous Cleaning Equipment 67
Semi-Aqueous 67
Solvent Cleaning Equipment 67
Traditional Solvents: Tarnished by Environmental Impact 67
Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment 68
SMT Inspection Equipment 68
Optical Inspection Systems: Camera Eyes the SMT Lines 68
Manual Inspection Systems 68
Automated Optical Injection 69
Automated Optical Inspection Systems 69
Technological Drivers 70
Increasing Circuit Complexity and Density 70
Improvements in Key Technology Components of AOI Systems 70
Miniaturization Drive 70
Advantages of AOIs 70
Optical Inspection Systems for Yield Management 70
Post- Print-Paste Inspection Machines 70
Post-Placement Inspection Machines 71
Post-Reflow Inspection Machines 71
Post Reflow or Post Placement? 71
X-Ray Inspection Equipment: X-ploring the Unseen 71
Major Design Considerations for Enhanced Performance 72
Focal Spot Size 72
Tube Voltage 72
Geometric Magnification 72
Tube Lifetime 73
Standalone or Inline? 73
Types of X-Ray Equipment 73
Manual X-Ray Inspection Systems 73
Semi Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems 73
Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems 73
How to Improve Functionality of AXIs? 74
False Failures 74
Escape Rates 74
False Failure Rates and Escape Rates: Striking the Balance 75
Benefits of AXIs 75
2 Dimensional X-Ray Systems 75
3 Dimensional X-Ray Systems 75
The Choice of the Ideal System 76
Laser Inspection Systems 76
Prerequisites of Laser Beams for High Precision Inspection 76
Emerging Trends in Inspection Systems 76
‘Next Gen' Inspection Systems ‘Team up' to ‘Fix' the Problems 76
SMT Repair and Rework Equipment 77
Manual Rework and Repair Equipment 78
Semi Automatic Rework and Repair Equipment 78
10. END-USER PROFILE 79
Printed Circuit Boards Market 79
Telecommunications Soars Demand 79
Enabling the Electronic Marvel 80
From OEMs to CEMs and EMS Providers: Changing Customer Profile 80
Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry: Bitten by Pricing
Pressures 80
11. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/ IMPROVEMENTS 82
Yamaha Motors Unveils Multipurpose Assembly Machine YSC1 82
APS Novastar Launches ERO-500 Reflow Soldering System 82
SEHO Launches Dual Lane Reflow Oven 82
Yamaha Motors to Introduce YS24X Surface Mounter 83
Cimcorp Rolls Out MultiPick Robot Gantry System 83
Symetix Launches VeriSym® SL 83
GOEPEL electronic Introduces Teachable Optical Measurement Unit 84
Assembleon to Display New Pick & Place Line 84
DEK International to Showcase Horizon 03iX and Horizon 01iX
Print Platforms 84
Mann Corp unveils New SMT Assembly Systems 85
Digi International Unveils Advanced ZigBee Modules 85
APS Novastar Launches EWS-310 Wave Soldering Machine 85
Essemtec Launches SMT Prototyping System EXPERT 86
Assembleon to Introduce MCP Screen Printer 86
SLN technologies Rolls Out SMT Equipment from Sony
Manufacturing Systems in India 86
YESTech Bags Contract from Distron Corporation for Supply of
AOI Systems 87
APS Novastar Launches SPR-45VA Automated Stencil Printer 88
TMP Introduces Advanced SMT Stencil Products 88
TriQuint Releases SMT Amplifier for New-Generation Optical
Networks 88
Agilent Technologies Launches Agilent Medalist SP50 Series 3
Dual Laser SPI Solution 89
Agilent Technologies Launches Medalist sj5000 AOI Platform 89
Assembleon Launches MC-12 Pick & Place Machine with Screen
Printer 89
Assembléon Introduces Upgraded Version of MG-8R Machine 89
Dage Precision Industries to Demonstrate XD7500NT and
XD7600NTHP Digital X-ray Inspection System 90
Nordson Corporation to Demonstrate Novel Product Solutions 90
Orbotech Launches SprintTM-8 Inkjet Legend Printer 90
Orbotech Launches LPTM-9 Automated Laser Plotter Series 91
Orbotech Unveils PerFixTM AOR System 91
Test Research to Demonstrate TR7600 AXI Test System 91
Universal Instruments Introduces AdVantisX in Asia 91
YESTech Releases YTV F1 Series AOI Inspection Systems 91
YESTech Launches X3 3D X-ray Inspection System 92
YESTech Unveils New MITM AOI System 92
Essemtec Rolls Out FLX2031 and FLX2021 Component Placement
Systems 92
GOEPEL Launches X-Ray Inspection System 93
OK International Unveils Metcal MX-5000 Range of Soldering and
Rework System 93
RPS Automation Unveils Rhythm EX Selective Soldering System 93
Molex Develops New SMT Attach Technique 94
VJ Inspection Systems Launches C-Arm X-Ray 94
VJ Inspection Systems Unveils W4000 X-Ray System 94
Dage Launches New Digital X-Ray Inspection System 95
Orbotech Introduces New System for Solder Paste Inspection 95
Agilent Technologies Introduces Medalist x6000 AXI 95
Viscom Launches New Parallel Optical and X-ray inspection
Solution 95
VJ Electronix Launches New X-ray System 96
Agilent Introduces New Solder Paste Inspection System 96
Agilent Releases New Software Version for Medalist 5DX AXI System 96
Phoenix|x-ray Introduces a New High Resolution Computed
Tomography System 97
RVSI Launches New Vision System for Defect Inspection of
Semiconductors 97
Eriez Launches New E-Z Tec XR Inspection Systems 97
Orbotech Launches LDI and AOI Technologies for Bare PCB
Production 98
Phoenix|x-ray Introduces Microme|x 98
Phoenix|x-ray Launches Advanced Digital X-Ray Inspection System 98
Universal Introduces AdVantis XS™ 99
Agilent Technologies Introduces SJ50 Series 3 AOI 99
Dage Precision Introduces 7500VR X-ray Inspection System 99
Comet Introduces New X-Ray Inspection System 99
COMET Introduces Advanced FEINFOCUS Tiger X-Ray 100
COMET Introduces New FEINFOCUS CT Inspection System 100
Speedline Technologies Launches VectraES and SpeedVision 100
Gowanda Electronics Introduces SMT 2920 101
12. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 102
API Technologies Acquires SenDEC 102
ASM Pacific Technology Acquires Siemens Electronics Assembly
Systems 102
SIPLACE and ALTRADE Enter into Partnership for Brazilian Market 102
Essemtec Establishes Subsidiary in France 103
Agilent Exits AXI and AOI Systems Business 103
Micronic Laser Systems Takes Over MYDATA automation 103
Camtek to Acquire SELA 103
Assembleon Retains CyberOptics as Exclusive Supplier 104
YESTech Secures Contract from MC Assembly for Supply of AOI
Systems 104
Altron Chooses Agilent Medalist sj5000 AOI System of Agilent
Technologies 104
Zollner Selects Agilent Medalist x6000 AXI System of Agilent
Technologies 105
Dage Precision Industries Enters into Strategic Partnership
with Blundell Production Equipment 105
Nordson Takes Over Assets of Wachter, Paul and Co. 105
Nordson Takes Over Remaining Stake in Nordson Sang San 106
YESTech Secures Contract from Catalyst Manufacturing Services 106
Metris Takes Over X-Tek Group 106
KLA-Tencor Acquires Majority Stake in ICOS Vision Systems 107
ASSET InterTech Inks Agreement with Test Research 107
MYDATA automation to Take Over Royonic 107
Illinois Tool Works Takes Over VS Acquisition Holding 107
Saki and Schmidt Electronics Group Ink Agreement 108
Gen3 Systems Takes Over Process Support Products 108
KLA-Tencor Takes Over Vistec Semiconductor Systems
Microelectronic Inspection Equipment Division 108
Active Tech Electronics Takes Over Arbell 109
Wong Kong King Technology and Nihon Superior Ink Agreement 109
13. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RECENT PAST - A
PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 110
GE Inspection Technologies Snaps Up Phoenix X-Ray 110
Nordson Acquires PICO Dosiertechnik and YESTech 110
Varian Medical Acquires Bio-Imaging Research 110
Benchmark Electronics Acquires Pemstar 111
Agilent Acquires Adaptif Photonics 111
Yamaha IM and Assembléon to Extend Global Partnership 111
Dover Acquires Markem 111
KLA-Tencor Acquires ADE 112
Nordson Acquires Dage Holdings 112
AWS Acquires Cemgraft 112
Siemens Acquires Opto-Control 112
14. FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS 113
ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) 113
Assembléon Netherlands BV (The Netherlands) 113
Conceptronic (US) 113
CyberOptics Corporation (US) 113
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (US) 114
Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan) 114
Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. (US) 114
Heller Industries, Inc. (US) 115
Juki Automation Systems Inc. (US) 115
Koh Young Technology, Inc. (Korea) 115
Nordson Corporation (US) 116
Nordson YESTECH (US) 116
Omron Corporation (Japan) 116
Orbotech, Ltd. (Israel) 117
Panasonic Corporation (Japan) 117
PPT Vision, Inc. (US) 117
Saki Corporation (Japan) 118
Speedline Technologies Inc. (US) 118
Teradyne, Inc. (US) 118
Test Research, Inc (Taiwan) 119
Universal Instruments (US) 119
Viscom AG (Germany) 119
X-Tek Group, Inc. (US) 120
YXLON International FeinFocus GmbH (Germany) 120
15. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 121
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Geographic Region - USA,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 121
Table 3: World Historic Review for Surface Mount Technology
Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2003 through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 122
Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World for the Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 123
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Screen Print Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 124
Table 6: World Historic Review for Screen Print Equipment by
Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 125
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Screen Print Equipment by Product Segment - Manual Screen
Print Equipment, Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment and
Automatic Screen Print Equipment Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126
Table 8: World Historic Review for Screen Print Equipment by
Product Segment - Manual Screen Print Equipment, Semiautomatic
Screen Print Equipment and Automatic Screen Print Equipment
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 127
Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Screen Print Equipment
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2003,
2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 128
Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Screen Print Equipment
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Screen Print Equipment, Semiautomatic Screen Print
Equipment and Automatic Screen Print Equipment for the Years
2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 129
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Placement Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 130
Table 12: World Historic Review for Placement Equipment by
Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 131
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Placement Equipment by Product Segment - High-Speed Placement
Equipment, Medium Speed Placement Equipment and Low-Speed
Placement Equipment Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 132
Table 14: World Historic Review for Placement Equipment by
Product Segment - High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed
Placement Equipment and Low-Speed Placement Equipment
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 133
Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Placement Equipment by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2003, 2010, &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 134
Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Placement Equipment by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed Placement
Equipment and Low-Speed Placement Equipment for the Years
2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 135
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Soldering Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 136
Table 18: World Historic Review for Soldering Equipment by
Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 137
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Soldering Equipment by Product Segment - Reflow Oven and Wave
Oven Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2009
through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 138
Table 20: World Historic Review for Soldering Equipment by
Product Segment - Reflow Oven and Wave Oven Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003 through 2008 in
US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 139
Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Soldering Equipment by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2003, 2010, &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 140
Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Soldering Equipment by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Reflow Oven and Wave Oven for the Years 2003, 2010, & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 141
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Cleaning Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 142
Table 24: World Historic Review for Cleaning Equipment by
Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 143
Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Cleaning Equipment by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2003, 2010, &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 144
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for
the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 145
Table 27: World Historic Review for Inspection Equipment by
Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 146
Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Inspection Equipment by Product Segment - Optical Inspection
Equipment, X-Ray Inspection Equipment and Laser Inspection
Equipment Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 147
Table 29: World Historic Review for Inspection Equipment by
Product Segment - Optical Inspection Equipment, X-Ray
Inspection Equipment and Laser Inspection Equipment
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 148
Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Inspection Equipment
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2003,
2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 149
Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Inspection Equipment
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Optical Inspection Equipment, X-Ray Inspection Equipment and
Laser Inspection Equipment for the Years 2003, 2010, & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 150
Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Repair and Rework Equipment by Geographic Region - USA,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 151
Table 33: World Historic Review for Repair and Rework
Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2003 through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 152
Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Repair and Rework Equipment by Product Segment - Manual Repair
and Rework Equipment and Semiautomatic Repair and Rework
Equipment Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 153
Table 35: World Historic Review for Repair and Rework
Equipment by Product Segment - Manual Repair and Rework
Equipment and Semiautomatic Repair and Rework Equipment
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 154
Table 36: World 15-Year Perspective for Repair and Rework
Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World for the
Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 155
Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Repair and Rework
Equipment by Product Segment- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for Manual Repair and Rework Equipment and Semiautomatic
Repair and Rework Equipment for the Years 2003, 2010, & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 156
16. THE UNITED STATES 157
A.Market Analysis 157
Current & Future Analysis 157
Market Overview 157
High Costs Stray High Volume SMT Manufacturing 157
Emerging Trends in the SMT Market 157
Strategic Employment of AOIs and AXIs to Brighten SMT Industry 157
B.Market Analytics 159
Table 38: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment
- Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and
Automatic), Placement Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed,
and Low-Speed), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave
Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical,
X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual,
and Semiautomatic) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 159
Table 39: US Historic Review for Surface Mount Technology
Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment
(Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 160
Table 40: US 15-Year Perspective for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print Equipment
(Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic) for the
Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 161
17. CANADA 162
Market Analysis 162
Table 41: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/
Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and
Automatic), Placement Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed,
and Low-Speed), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave
Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical,
X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual,
and Semiautomatic) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2009 through 2017 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 163
Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print
Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement
Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed),
Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning
Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser),
and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 164
Table 43: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print Equipment
(Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic) for the
Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 165
18. JAPAN 166
A.Market Analysis 166
Current & Future Analysis 166
Export Oriented Production 166
Table 44: Percentage Composition of Japanese SMT Equipment
Shipment by Exports and Domestic Consumption (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 166
B.Market Analytics 167
Table 45: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product
Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual,
Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium- Speed, and Low- Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2009
through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 167
Table 46: Japanese Historic Review for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Screen
Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic),
Placement Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and
Low-Speed), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave
Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical,
X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual,
and Semiautomatic) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2003 through 2008 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 168
Table 47: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print Equipment
(Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser),and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic) for the
Years 2003, 2007, & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 169
19. EUROPE 170
A.Market Analysis 170
Current & Future Analysis 170
B.Market Analytics 171
Table 48: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product
Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual,
Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low- Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 171
Table 49: European Historic Review for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Screen
Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic),
Placement Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and
Low-Speed), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave
Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical,
X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual,
and Semiautomatic) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2003 through 2008 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 172
Table 50: European 15-Year Perspective for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print Equipment
(Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic) for the
Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 173
20. ASIA-PACIFIC 174
A.Market Analysis 174
Current & Future Analysis 174
Soaring Growth Opportunities 174
Commitment to Advance Technologies Taps Higher Investment 174
Price-based Competition 175
China: A Key Market Rocking with Opportunities 175
A Historic Retrospective of SMT 175
Burgeoning Popularity 175
Factors behind Stellar Growth of China 176
India: An Emerging Market with Vast Potential 176
Growth Drivers 176
SMT Printers to Drive Growth 177
Market Deterrents 177
Used Equipment Market Thrives 177
B.Market Analytics 178
Table 51: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product
Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual,
Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2009
through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 178
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Screen
Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic),
Placement Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and
Low-Speed), Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave
Oven), Cleaning Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical,
X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual,
and Semiautomatic) Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2003 through 2008 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 179
Table 53: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print Equipment
(Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic) for the
Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 180
21. LATIN AMERICA 181
A.Market Analysis 181
Current & Future Analysis 181
Cashing on Low Costs 181
B.Market Analytics 182
Table 54: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product
Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual,
Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2009
through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 182
Table 55: Latin American Historic Review for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print
Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement
Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed),
Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning
Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser),
and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 183
Table 56: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Surface
Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print
Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement
Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed),
Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning
Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser),
and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
for the Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 184
22. REST OF WORLD 185
Market Analysis 185
Table 57: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product
Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual,
Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment
(High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed), Soldering
Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning Equipment,
Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser), and Repair
and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2009
through 2017 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 186
Table 58: Rest of World Historic Review for Surface Mount
Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print
Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement
Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed),
Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning
Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser),
and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 187
Table 59: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Surface
Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Screen Print
Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement
Equipment (High-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Low-Speed),
Soldering Equipment (Reflow Oven, and Wave Oven), Cleaning
Equipment, Inspection Equipment (Optical, X-Ray, and Laser),
and Repair and Rework Equipment (Manual, and Semiautomatic)
for the Years 2003, 2010, & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 188
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 115 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 143)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 73
Japan 10
Europe 46
France 3
Germany 14
The United Kingdom 17
Rest of Europe 12
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 11
Middle East 3
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The global SMT equipment market, which experienced a decline during 2008-2009 after a period of healthy demand growth for almost all equipment types during the last decade, revived by the end of 2010. The market’s rebound in 2010 was driven primarily by the strengthening of global electronics market. Production, investments as well as revenues bounced back to pre-recession levels. China and the other Asian countries led the recovery process, while the resurgence in Europe though delayed has been relatively strong. The recovery is leading to demand surge in the sophisticated and premium SMT equipment segment, a segment in which the European manufacturers excel. While the pent up demand has been a major contributor to the recovery, the SMT equipment market is also being driven by the introduction of new products and the growing trend towards miniaturization and higher production speeds. Increasing demand from 3G telecom networks, LCD television sets, mobile phone, and CFL and LED lighting end-use markets is also expected to foster demand for SMT equipment. Defense electronics is an application area offering enormous growth opportunities for the market.
Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States dominate the global SMT equipment market, as stated by Global Industry Analysts's market research report on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment. Asia-Pacific offers maximum growth opportunities, due to the burgeoning economies and growing manufacturing representation from Western countries. Asia-Pacific garnered a major share of the electronics manufacturing and original design manufacturing businesses, in turn, increasing demand for SMT equipment. Besides, the low level of sophistication of the domestic SMT industry in Asia presents opportunities for the Western equipment makers to foray into the market. In addition, burgeoning domestic demand from lighter and powerful applications such as automotive and medical technology industries is fuelling market’s growth.
Placement Equipment represents the leading product segment in the global SMT equipment market. The Asian market for SMT placement equipment registered healthy growth backed by the rising demand for electronic equipment. The segment was among the hardest hit by the recession due to a fall in demand across major end-user markets. Resurgence of Chinese market bolstered recovery of SMT market in Asia. Nonetheless, European and North American markets are also witnessing strong recovery. Design and process innovations focused on improving the ease-of-use, productivity, versatility, speed and consistency of the placement equipment are also likely to spur growth in the SMT placement equipment market.
The market for SMT inspection equipment recovered from recession to register a significant growth rate in 2010. Increasing package complexity and tightening quality tolerances are enhancing the need for inspection processes to ensure complete product and process control, and reduce repair and rework costs. X-Ray Inspection Equipment and AO Inspection Equipment are expected to gain traction over next few years. X-Ray Inspection Equipment is expected to gain from the integration of computer tomography and intuitive programming that resulted in its usage beyond conventional applications such as electronics production testing and non-destructive testing. Similarly, AO Inspection Equipment is projected to benefit from machine vision-based algorithms that feature easy programming capability, flexibility, and enhanced ability to detect faults and with few false call rates.
The SMT equipment manufacturing industry is mature and intensely competitive. The barriers to entry are high and margins are low on account of high expenditure on research, lack of price premiumization, and widespread commoditization. Technology turnaround times are also low, forcing companies to innovate regularly and innovate faster than the market. As a result, market is expected to remain concentrated among existing players with new players finding it difficult to create any significant presence.
Global Industry Analysts ©
- ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Assembléon Netherlands BV (The Netherlands)
- Conceptronic (US)
- CyberOptics Corporation (US)
- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (US)
- Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. (US)
- Heller Industries, Inc. (US)
- Juki Automation Systems Inc. (US)
- Koh Young Technology, Inc. (Korea)
- Nordson Corporation (US)
- Nordson YESTECH (US)
- Omron Corporation (Japan)
- Orbotech, Ltd. (Israel)
- Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
- PPT Vision, Inc. (US)
- Saki Corporation (Japan)
- Speedline Technologies Inc. (US)
- Teradyne, Inc. (US)
- Test Research, Inc (Taiwan)
- Universal Instruments (US)
- Viscom AG (Germany)
- X-Tek Group, Inc. (US)
- YXLON International FeinFocus GmbH (Germany)
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