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VOLUME 41 - NUMBER 3 Product Preview: APEX THE GLOBAL ELECTRONICS PUBLICATION March 2026


ASMPT Defines Success in Transformative Times


Aven showcases all-in-one


digital microscope. Product previews begin on ...


Page 58 This Month's Focus:


Assembly and Automation


Nihon Superior discusses the move to silver-free solder.


Special features begin on... Page 46


EM Services Guenter Lauber, group executive director, ASMPT. SASinno Offers Full Line


Microscreen provides preci- sion and performance in screens and stencils. EM services begin on ... Page 18


EM Products


of PCB Assembly Machines WASHINGTON, MO — SASinno Americas will showcase its com- plete portfolio of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly solutions during the 2026 APEX Expo, taking place March 17-19, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The exhibit will feature a fully integrated lineup of equipment de- signed to increase produc- tion speed, improve accura- cy, and simplify manufac- turing workflows. Visitors to the booth


ViscoTec updates dispensing control software.


EM products begin on ... Page 28


will see a broad range of systems in operation, beginning with the IIS-120-460XL insertion indicator station, which ensures precise component placement. Material handling efficiency is supported by the BT-400-510XXL tilt conveyor and CYC510XXL re- ject conveyor, which help stream- line board flow and defect man-


agement through out the line. Inspection and soldering ca-


pabilities will also be highlight- ed, including the AD-65MP THT components AOI system with a 510 mm inspection width, along


ATLANTA, GA — At a time when economic uncer- tainty and geopolitical tension weigh heavily on global sentiment — particularly in Europe — the electronics manufacturing sector continues to demonstrate resilience and momentum. According to ASMPT, the long-term fundamentals of the in- dustry remain strong, driven by digitalization, elec- trification, and an accelerating pace of innovation. In a wide-ranging conversation with U.S. Tech, Guenter Lauber, group executive director at


ASMPT, shared his perspective on where electron- ics production is headed, the challenges reshaping global manufacturing, and how technology, people, and collaboration will determine success in the years ahead.


Structurally Attractive Industry Despite near-term volatility in some regions,


Lauber describes the outlook for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing as fundamentally positive. Demand for innovative solutions continues to grow across nearly every in- dustry.


“The world needs innovation, innova-


tion needs electronics, and electronics need our manufacturing technology,” Lauber said. “That applies to virtually every sector.” From automotive to consumer elec-


tronics, the role of electronics has expand- ed dramatically. Vehicles that once re- quired minimal electronics have evolved into software-driven, data-intensive sys- tems, particularly with the rise of electric and autonomous platforms. ASMPT’s technologies, Lauber noted, play a role in the development and production of nearly


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Why High-Mix is the Future


iWA-3/60TN wave soldering machine.


with the IWA-3/60TN wave sol- dering machine and MWN510 - XXL wave solder unloading con- veyor for high-reliability solder- ing applications. Additional ma- terial handling solutions on dis- play include the TRE510XXL el- evator conveyor and the


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PHILADELPHIA, PA — For decades, scale was the defining competitive advantage in elec- tronics manufacturing.The abili- ty to run long, stable production volumes at the lowest possible unit cost separated market lead- ers from the rest. Today, that equation is changing. As product lifecycles shorten, customization increases, and supply chains fragment, high-mix manufactur- ing has emerged as one of the most valuable capabilities in the electronics industry. This shift is being driven by


customers as much as by manufac- turers. OEMs are launching more product variants, targeting niche markets, and updating designs more frequently to keep pace with rapid technological change. High-mix manufacturing re- wards flexibility over sheer


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