Global Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Industry
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, Assembleon Netherlands BV, Conceptronic, CyberOptics Corporation, Electro Scientific Industries, Inc., Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Glenbrook Technologies, Inc., Glenbrook Technologies, Inc., Juki Automation Systems Inc., Koh Young Technology, Inc., Nordson Corporation, Nordson YESTECH, Omron Corporation, Orbotech, Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, PPT Vision, Inc., Saki Corporation, Speedline Technologies Inc., Teradyne, Inc., Test Research, Inc., Universal Instruments, Viscom AG, X-Tek Group, Inc., and YXLON International FeinFocus GmbH. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
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
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