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World SMT Benchtop Equipment Markets
Frost & Sullivan, April 2006
The Frost & Sullivan research service titled World SMT Benchtop Equipment Market provides in-depth information about the benchtop screen printer, pick and place, soldering, as well as inspection equipment markets. This study includes a complete analysis of key market drivers, industry challenges and restraints along with revenue breakdown for individual markets. In this study, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following SMT benchtop markets, screen printers, pick and place, soldering, as well as inspection equipment exclusively for benchtop models alone.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Screen Printers
- Pick and Place
- Soldering
- Inspection Equipment
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Screen Printers: These benchtop models are computer controlled and hence are more accurate and precise. Besides circuits, these models have been increasingly designed for multipurpose printing on various other components.
- Pick and Place: This equipment has been designed to handle placement of devices with a great amount of accuracy. They are accompanied with supporting software for better control over the process.
- Soldering: Soldering ovens have been widely adopted due to the adherence to the restriction of hazardous substances (ROHS) directive.
- Inspection Equipment: Changes brought about by the introduction of lead-free solder introduces new kinds of defects and hence the greater urgency to inspect. In addition, smaller components and complex package arrays require more sophisticated inspection techniques such as laser and x-ray to examine their underside, which contain the soldered joints.
Market Overview
Strong and Continued Research and Development among Assemblers Worldwide to Boost SMT Benchtop Market Growth
The world surface mount technology (SMT) benchtop equipment market has been evolving over the past few years. With China emerging as the manufacturing hub and the pressure to adhere to environmental legislations, the SMT market is undergoing a major revamp, according to the analyst of this study. Increased electronic content in medical devices and automobiles stresses the need for greater precision and emphasizes the need for good performance prototyping equipment that offers required levels of flexibility and reduces time to market.
Despite facing many challenges, this market is poised to grow. A strong research and development (R&D) process that is not only limited to Tier 1 manufacturers is expected to boost the market. As everyday electronics becomes more complex, the R&D process associated with it requires more sophisticated and precise tools thus paving the way for innovative and better performance benchtop equipment designed to fulfill end-user needs.
Multiple Benefits of SMT Benchtop Equipment to Drive Market Growth
The rise of outsourcing has resulted in a large volume of production shifting to Asia and eastern Europe. However, design work and services are still concentrated in North America and Europe. High-volume, low-mix manufacturing has shifted to China whereas North America and Europe handles a substantial percent of low-volume, high-mix production. The strong presence of R&D holds the key to the future of this market.
Cheaper SMT benchtop equipment guarantee desired performance and provide a high degree of flexibility serving Tier 1 companies and small start-up manufacturers alike, explains the analyst. As instances of in-house prototyping rise assemblers are able to reduce market time considerably. An increasing need of the electronics industry for faster, lighter and feature-rich products provides a strong boost to the advancement of R&D thus boosting the demand for these benchtop equipment which are ideal for prototyping.
1. Executive Summary
- 1. Market Overview
- - 1. Introduction
- 2. Major Research Findings
- - 1. Market Trends
- - 2. Technology Trends
- - 3. Key Competitive Factors
- - 4. Forecasts and Opportunities
- - 5. Conclusions
2. Total SMT Benchtop Equipment Market
- 1. Market Trends and Analysis
- - 1. Introduction
- - 2. Market Definitions and Scope
- - 3. Market Engineering Measurements
- 2. Market Dynamics
- - 1. Industry Challenges
- - 2. Market Drivers
- - - a. Low Initial Cost of Investment Boosts Demand
- - - b. High Flexibility Combined With Faster Setup Time and Quick Changeover
- - - c. Increased Trend Towards In-house Prototyping
- - - d. Impact of Shrinking Component Sizes, Increased Use of Complex Packages, and Lighter Circuit Boards
- - - e. Transition to Lead-free Solder Bolsters the Sale of Compatible Equipment
- - - f. Global Impacts of Outsourcing
- - 3. Market Restraints
- - - a. Low Throughput Hampers Wide Acceptance
- - - b. Competition From Used Equipment Market
- - - c. Limited Accuracy and Precision Create Road-blocks In Sales
- - - d. Low Resale Value Deters Customers
- 3. Market Trends and Forecasts
- - 1. Total Market Revenue Forecasts
- - 2. Revenue Forecasts for SMT Benchtop Screen Printer Equipment Market
- - 3. Revenue Forecasts for SMT Benchtop Pick and Place Equipment Market
- - 4. Revenue Forecasts for SMT Benchtop Soldering Equipment Market
- - 5. Revenue Forecasts for SMT Benchtop Inspection Equipment Market
- - 6. Demand and Pricing Analysis
- - 7. Distribution Channel Analysis
- 4. Competitive Landscape
- - 1. Competitive Structure
- - 2. Market Rankings
3. Appendix
- 1. Decision Support Database
- - 1. Military Expenditure - R&D
- - 2. Percent M & I Contribution
- - 3. PCB Sales
- - 4. Percent Consumer Electronics Contribution
- - 5. Manufacturing Enterprises
List Of Figures
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (World), 2006-2012
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Screen Printer Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Pick and Place Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Reflow Soldering Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Inspection Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Distribution Breakdown by Sales Channel (World), 2002-2012
- SMT Benchtop Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2005
- SMT Benchtop Screen Printer, Pick and Place and Reflow Soldering Equipment Market: Company Market Rankings by Revenues (World), 2005
- SMT Benchtop Inspection Equipment Market: Company Market Rankings by Revenues (World), 2005
List of Charts
- Market Engineering Measurement Chart for the World SMT Benchtop Screen Printer Market
- Market Engineering Measurement Chart for the World SMT Benchtop Pick and Place Equipment Market
- Market Engineering Measurement Chart for the World SMT Benchtop Soldering Equipment Market
- Market Engineering Measurement Chart for the World SMT AOI Inspection Equipment Market
- Market Engineering Measurement Chart for the World SMT X-ray Inspection Equipment Market
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