Global Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Strategic Business Report 2017-2022: Focus on Screen Print, Placement, Soldering, Cleaning, Inspection and Repair and Rework Equipment

DUBLIN, Mar 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment in US$ by the following Product Groups/Segments:

• Screen Print Equipment (Manual Screen Print Equipment, Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment, & Automatic Screen Print Equipment)
• Placement Equipment Market (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 and Rework Equipment, & Semiautomatic Repair and Rework Equipment).
  

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Surface Mount Technology
A Prelude
Surface Mount Technology Equipment
Market Overview
Opportunity Indicators
Electronic Contract Manufacturers
Key Consumer Segment of SMT Equipment
Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession in Retrospect
Market Recovers in 2010
Market Turns Volatile Once Again Between 2011-2014
Natural Disasters take a Toll on PCB Assemblies in 2011 & 2012
Slows Down Growth Prospects for SMT Equipment
Eurozone' Debt Crisis Drags SMT Equipment Market into the Red in 2012 & 2013
US Too Sees Significant Erosion in Demand for SMT Equipment in 2012 & 2013
Structural & Cyclical Downturn of Emerging Markets & Its Impact on the SMT Equipment Market During 2011-2013
Resurgence in Growth Fundamentals Encourages an Optimistic Market Outlook
Steady Acceleration in Global PMI Benefits Augurs Well for the Market
Outlook
Asia-Pacific Continues to be Hotspot for Growth
`The Booming ECM Sector to Boost Demand for SMT Equipment in Asia-Pacific
Is China Loosing Sheen?
Competitive Scenario
Value Added Services Become Key Differentiator
Towards Consolidated Endeavors
Key Vendors Impacting the SMT Equipment Industry

2. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS & GROWTH DRIVERS
Need for Speed & Flexibility in Electronics Manufacturing Industry Spur Growth
Next Generation Electronics: Opens up Opportunities for SMT
Shrinking PCB Size Paints Brighter Prospects
Placement Equipment
The Traditional Revenue Contributor
Technological Innovations Set to Drive the Market in SMT Placement Equipment Market
Machine Vision Gains Stronger Roots in SMT Placement Equipment Market
Convergence Playing an Instrumental Role in Placement Equipment Market
Screen Print Equipment
The Fastest Growing Product Segment
Market Drivers and Restraints for Various Screen-Printers
Jet Printing Competes Stencil Printing in Screen Printer Market
SMT Screen Printer Equipment Vendors Go for Integrated Solutions
SMT Inspection Equipment Gain Traction as Focus Shifts from Detection to Prevention
Rising Adoption of Lead-Free Solder Strengthens Sales of Inspection Equipment
Right Timing' Influence Sales Patterns for SMT Inspection Equipment
Repair and Rework also Drives Demand for AXIs
Technological Advancements Spearheading Market Prospects for SMT Inspection Equipment
Growing Package Complexity Driving Business Case for Advanced Inspection Equipment
Drifting from Manual to Sensor-based Inspection Systems
3D Inspection Solutions to Drive Growth
Productivity Optimization Drive Opens New Ground for Next Generation AOIs
AOI Segment Explores New Opportunities
Second Generation AOI Control Solutions: Design is the Key for Success
Advances in X-Ray Inspection Systems Drive Efficiency
SMT Soldering Equipment Sees Strong Growth Prospects
Trend-Setting Technologies
Intensifying R&D to Foster Growth
Lead-Free Solder: Emboldens Growth Opportunities
Slow But Steady Growth Opportunities for SMT Cleaning Equipment
Lead-Free Manufacturing Continues to Drive Demand
Difficulties Faced in the Cleaning of Lead-free Equipment
APT Drives the Market
Impact of Government Regulations on SMT Cleaning Equipment
Repair and Rework Emerge as an Integral Part of EMS
Drive Demand for SMT Repair & Rework Equipment
Esczalating Assembly Costs Drive Demand for Rework Equipment
Growth in Electronic Manufacturing to Boost Market Prospects for SMT Equipment
A Look into Key Electronic Device Markets Driving Demand for PCB Assemblies and Therefore Critical to SMT Equipment Demand
Recovering Consumer Electronics Market to Spur Growth
Opportunity Indicators
Growing Adoption of Electronics in Automobiles Signals Prospects
Opportunity Indicator
Table 15: Increasing Electronic Content in Automobiles: A Comparative Analysis of Electronic Component & Software Value as a Percentage of Total Vehicle Value for Years 1975, 2000 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Medical Device Industry Adds to the Demand for Advanced SMT Equipment
Medical Device Miniaturization to Boost Demand
Aerospace & Defense Sector
Add Another Dimension
LED Components Market
A Business Case for SMT Equipment
Demand for High-Mix' Equipment on Rise
Manufacturers Go Green'
Machine Vision: A Stitch in Time

3. CHALLENGES AND MARKET RESTRAINTS
SMT
Not Completely Free of Defects
Purchase Cycles Reward But Also Retard Growth
Commoditization Kills Price Differentials
Skewed Customer Profile Strains the Margins
Used Equipment: The Threat is Real
High Entry Barriers Hinder New Market Entrants
Density Packing Voices Concerns for High Quality Placement and Inspection
High False Calls and Escape Rates Dent Investor Confidence in SMT Inspection Equipment
Multiple Technologies Cannibalize Sales for SMT Inspection Equipment
Price Sensitivity: A Major Challenge for SMT Equipment
Pricing Undercuts Market Leadership
Challenges Faced by Advanced Manufacturing Industry
Technology Challenges
Constant Demand for Improved Processes and Materials
Unstable Packaging
Difficulty in Reworking Conflicts between Process Capability and Design Requirements
Thermal Pad Voiding
Futuristic Prospects

4. THE TECH PRIMER
Surface Mount Technology
A Curtain Raiser
Electronics Packaging Technology Prior to SMT
Packaging Without Holes
What Drives SMT Market?
Benefits of Surface Mounting
Higher Functional Density and Spatial Utilization
Substantial Reduction in Costs and Board Weights
Superior Electrical Performance
Shortened Time-to-Market
Initial Glitches
Type I, II and III Surface Mount Assemblies
Types of Surface Mount Packages
Small Outline Integrated Circuits (SOICs)
Plastic Leaded or Leadless Chip Carriers (PLCCs and LCCs)
Chip Scale Packages (CSPs)
Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs)
Micro Ball Grid Array (microBGAs)
Fine Pitch Devices
Surface Mounting
A Concise Overview of the Process
Defects
Intimidating Challenges to the Board Quality and Performance
Sources of Defects
Description of Process Related Defects
Cost of Defects
Surface Mount Design
The First Step
Designing Entails 80% of the Cost
What are Land Patterns?
Some Major Design Considerations
Spatial Considerations
Component Alignment Considerations
Via Holes
Number of Test Nodes
Prototype Inspection
Solder Paste Application/Paste Printing
The Blue Print
Important Considerations for Good Quality Printing
Why Use Solder Paste?
Which Type of Solder Paste to be Used?
Prerequisites of an Ideal Solder Paste
Regulations on the Usage of Solder Pastes
Component Placement
Mounting'
Prerequisites for Precise Placement
Soldering
Making the Electrical Connections
Reflow Soldering
Wave Soldering
Classification of Solder Joints
Good Solder Joint
Poor Solder Fillet
Shorts
Cleaning
Wiping off the Contaminants
Impact of Cleaning Processes on Component Choice
Inspection
Locating the Defects
Visual/Manual Inspection
Optical/Laser Inspection
X-Ray Inspection
Repair and Rework
Setting the Defects Right
Functional Testing
The Ultimate Step
Emerging Technologies, Challenges and the Roadmap for the Future

5. INNOVATIONS
Latest Advancement in SMT Technology
Technological Innovations
Importance of Absolute Encoder in SMT Placement
Smart Feeder Technology
Focus on Responsive and Flexible Manufacturing Lines
Ensuring Lower Cost and Smaller Footprint
Future Prospects

6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Surface Mount Technology
An Introduction
Classification of SMT Equipment
Low-Range/Entry Level Machinery
Mid-Range Machinery
High-Range/High Level Machinery
Used Equipment
New Equipment
SMT Screen Print Equipment
Advantages of Screen Print Equipment
Manual Screen Print Equipment
Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment
Automatic Screen Print Equipment
Screen Printing: Still a Relevant Technology
SMT Placement Equipment
On Basis of Technology
Gantry/Cartesian Robots
Turret Placement Systems
On Basis of Speed
High Speed Placement Systems
Medium Speed Placement Systems
Low Speed Placement Systems
SMT Soldering Equipment
Reflow Ovens
Design Considerations
Wave Ovens
SMT Cleaning Equipment
Aqueous Cleaning Equipment
Semi-Aqueous
Solvent Cleaning Equipment
Traditional Solvents: Tarnished by Environmental Impact
Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
SMT Inspection Equipment
Optical Inspection Systems: Camera Eyes the SMT Lines
Manual Inspection Systems
Automated Optical Injection
Automated Optical Inspection Systems
Technological Drivers
Increasing Circuit Complexity and Density
Improvements in Key Technology Components of AOI Systems
Miniaturization Drive
Advantages of AOIs
Optical Inspection Systems for Yield Management
Post-Print-Paste Inspection Machines
Post-Placement Inspection Machines
Post-Reflow Inspection Machines
Post Reflow or Post Placement?
X-Ray Inspection Equipment: X-Ploring the Unseen
Major Design Considerations for Enhanced Performance
Focal Spot Size
Tube Voltage
Geometric Magnification
Tube Lifetime
Standalone or Inline..?
Types of X-Ray Equipment
Manual X-Ray Inspection Systems
Semi Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems
Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems
How to Improve Functionality of AXIs?
False Failures
Escape Rates
False Failure Rates and Escape Rates: Striking the Balance
Benefits of AXIs
2 Dimensional X-Ray Systems
3 Dimensional X-Ray Systems
The Choice of the Ideal System
Laser Inspection Systems
Prerequisites of Laser Beams for High Precision Inspection
Emerging Trends in Inspection Systems
Next Gen' Inspection Systems Team up' to Fix' the Problems
SMT Repair and Rework Equipment
Manual Rework and Repair Equipment
Semi-Automatic Rework and Repair Equipment
SMT Equipment Markets: A Historic Backdrop
After All, It's the Testing Time'

7. END-USER PROFILE
Important End Uses of Surface Mount Technology
Telecommunications Soars Demand
Healthcare Segment Reinforcing Growth in SMT Equipment Industry
Enabling the Electronic Marvel
From OEMs to CEMs and EMS Providers: Changing Customer Profile
Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry: Bitten by Pricing Pressures

8. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES
Epson Launches Large-Format SureColor Screen Print Edition Printers
Speedline Introduces MPM Edison, An Innovative New Platform of Next-Generation Printers

9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Mycronic Acquires Automation Engineering
Mycronic Acquires RoyoTech Digitalelektronik and Kognitec Vertrieb and Service
Mycronic Signs Agreement to Acquire Shenzhen Axxon Automation Co
Koh Young Technology to Continue the Exclusive SPI Partnership with Bosch
AEM Components Enters into Distribution Partnership with Master Electronics
Assembléon Acquires New Brand Name, Kulicke & Soffa
Gen3 Systems Extends Distribution Agreement with Partnertec by Two Years
Mycronic Appoints REStronics as Exclusive Representative for Southeast and Midwest Regions
Nordson Acquires Dima Group
Hunter Technology Acquires Spectral Response
Plexus Expands Investment in SMT Line
Valtronic Purchases New Surface Mount Assembly Equipment
Valtronic Invests in AKS Typhoon
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10. FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS
ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
CyberOptics Corporation (US)
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (US)
Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. (US)
Heller Industries, Inc. (US)
Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan)
Hitachi High Technologies Corporation (Japan)
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (US)
Juki Corporation (Japan)
Koh Young Technology, Inc. (South Korea)
Kulicke & Soffa Pte Ltd. (Singapore)
Mycronic AB (Sweden)
Naprotek, Inc. (US)
Nikon Metrology NV (Belgium)
Nordson DAGE (UK)
Omron Corporation (Japan)
Orbotech, Ltd. (Israel)
Saki Corporation (Japan)
Teradyne, Inc. (US)
Universal Instruments Corporation (US)
Viscom AG (Germany)
YXLON International GmbH (Germany)

11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

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