Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• SMT Equipment
• SMT Screen Print Equipment
• Manual Screen Print Equipment
• Semiautomatic Screen Print Equipment
• Automatic Screen Print Equipment
• SMT Placement Equipment
• Gantry/Cartesian Robots
• Turret Placement Systems
• High Speed Placement Systems
• Medium Speed Placement Systems
• Low Speed Placement Systems
• SMT Soldering Equipment
• Reflow Ovens
• Wave Ovens
• SMT Cleaning Equipment
• SMT Inspection Equipment
• Optical Inspection Systems
• X-Ray Inspection Equipment
• Laser Inspection Systems
• SMT Repair and Rework Equipment
• Manual Rework and Repair Equipment
• Semi Automatic Rework and Repair Equipment

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots

2. Global SMT Equipment Market

• A Current and Future Analysis
• Asia-Pacific: Soaring Growth Opportunities
• Growth Slows in Europe and USA
• Inspection Equipment Soars
• Flexible, Customer-oriented Designs Gain Popularity
• No New Players to Enter the Market
• Streamlining of Operations Upstages
• Shrinking Component Size Paints Brighter Prospects
• New Avenues for Growth/Market Opportunities
• Electronics Assembly Shifts from West to East
• Next Generation Electronics: A Tantalizing Opportunity for SMT
• Semiconductors: Budding Opportunities
• SMT Improves Performances of Aluminum Capacitors

3. Segmental Analysis

• SMT Screen Print Equipment
• Market Analysis
• A Current & Future Analysis
• Major Markets
• Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints
• Pacific Rim: Brimming with Opportunities
• Towards Consolidated Endeavors
• Mix and Match can be Fun But Elsewhere
• Used Equipment to Thwart Demand for New Equipment
• New Opportunities
• Competition
• SMT Placement Equipment
• Market Analysis
• A Current & Future Analysis
• Major Markets
• Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints
• Gantry Robots Present the Strong Growth Opportunities
• High and Medium Speed Machines to Share the Top Honors
• Innovation Kick Starts Growth
• Micro-Sized Packages Thrive Demand
• Machine Vision Gains Stronger Roots
• Vertical Partnerships Ensue Success
• Pre-owned Equipment: The ‘Tried’ Route to Survive Sales
• SMT Placement Equipment finds Place in the Burgeoning Markets
• Placement Equipment Gets More Mobile Communication ‘Place’
• SMT Soldering Equipment
• Market Analysis
• A Current & Future Analysis
• Major Markets
• Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints
• SMT Reflow Soldering Equipment Industry in Europe
• Price Sensitivity: A Major Challenge
• Lead-Free Solder: Emboldens Growth Opportunities
• SMT Cleaning Equipment
• Market Analysis
• A Current & Future Analysis
• Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints
• SMT Cleaning Equipment Market
• SMT Cleaning Equipment Market Volumes Revisited
• APT Booms the Market
• Impact of Government Regulations
• SMT Inspection Equipment
• Market Analysis
• A Current & Future Analysis
• Major Markets
• Market Snippets
• ‘Right Timing’ Impacts Sales
• Opportunities Abound in the AOI Segment
• AOI Makers Awaken to Market Needs
• Automated X-Ray Inspection Systems: A Drive Towards Efficiency
• Buoyed by Rising Adoption of Lead-Free Solder
• Market Drivers
• Outsourcing by OEMs Brightens Opportunities
• Package Complexity Surges Demand
• Productivity Optimization Drive: Setting New Vibes for Second Generation AOIs
• Shortened Time-to-Market needs Fuel Demand
• Soaring Costs of Repair and Rework Necessitate Inspection
• Quicker Payback Period Spikes Investments in AOI Systems
• Challenges and Strategic Considerations
• EPV - A Viable Alternative to SMT Inspection Systems?
• Second Generation AOI Control Solutions: Design is the Key for Success
• High False Calls and Escape Rates Dent Investor Confidence
• Cost Deters Investments in AXIs and AOIs
• Multiple Technologies Cannibalize Sales
• Sophistication of Assembly Equipment Constrains Growth
• Emerging Trends
• Drifting from Manual to Sensor-based Inspection Systems
• Technology Flares Up Growth Opportunities
• Solid State X-Rays Gear Up to Upcoming Market
• SMT Repair and Rework Equipment
• Market Analysis
• A Current & Future Analysis
• Major Markets
• Emerging Trends, Issues, Market Drivers and Restraints
• Repair and Rework Becomes an Integral Part of EMS
• Escalating Costs of Assembly Up the Demand for Rework Equipment
• Faster Processing Needs Set in New Growth
• Growing Outsourcing of EMS Fuels Demand
• Innovation Upstages Versatility
• EMS Companies’ Drive to Garner Market Share Props Revenues
• Repair and Rework Equipment also Gets its Share of X-Rays
• Restraints
• Pricing Undercuts Market Leadership

4. Regional Trends

• Asian and Eastern European Countries Offer Low Cost Manufacturing Options
• Eastern Europe Proves Profitable for Reflow Manufacturers and EMS Providers
• Replacement of Equipment with Lead-Free Ones Fuels Considerable Growth
• European Market Faces Stiff Competition from Asian Market
• Opportunities and Challenges for European Equipment Market
• Europe and North America: Hi Tech Assembly Stays Home
• China Steals the ‘Show’
• Factors Driving Growth in China
• Major Challenges
• Strategies

5. Industry Trends

• The Market for SMT Inspection and Test Equipment
• The Market for AXI and AOI Equipment
• Challenges Faced by SMT Equipment Manufacturers
• Positive Signs for the Market
• Lead-Free Manufacturing Increases Demand for SMT Cleaning Equipment
• Difficulties Faced in the Cleaning of Lead-free Equipment
• Outlook for the Industry
• Changing Dynamics of Sales Mix
• Competitive Scenario
• Strategies in Vogue
• Growing Impetus for Customer Service
• End User Trends
• Reviving from the Recession Blues
• Necessity Drives & Performance Thrills
• High Mix Applications Necessitate High-Flex Machinery
• Miniaturization Magnifies Defects
• Machine Vision: A Stitch in Time

6. Industry Overview

• Nature of SMT Demand
• Economic Uncertainty Reigns Chaos in the Market
• Overcapacity Voices Serious Concerns
• Technology Developments: Walking the Fine Line with the Double Edged Sword
• Need for Speed Spurs Growth
• Outsourcing - The Out and Out Key for Growth
• Growing Functional Density Intensifies Demand
• Healthcare and Telecommunications Lease New ‘Health’ to the SMT Equipment Industry
• Purchase Cycles Reward and Retard Growth
• Challenges and Market Restraints
• Commoditization Kills Price Differentials
• Density Packing Voices Concerns for High Quality Placement and Inspection
• Skewed Customer Profile Strains the Margins
• Used Equipment: The Threat is Real
• Zero Defect SMD Lines: Questions on Realizability in the Near Future
• SMT Equipment Markets: A Historic Backdrop
• After All, It’s the ‘Testing Time’

7. 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
• Challenges Posed by SMT
• 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
• 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

8. Product Overview

• 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
• SMT Placement Equipment
• Gantry/Cartesian Robots
• Turret Placement Systems
• 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

9. End-User Profile

• Telecommunications Soars Demand
• Enabling the Electronic Marvel
• From OEMs to CEMs and EMS Providers: Changing Customer Profile
• Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry: Bitten by Pricing Pressures

10. Product Innovations/Introductions/Improvements

• VJ Inspection Systems Launches C-Arm X-Ray
• VJ Inspection Systems Unveils W4000 X-Ray System
• Dage Launches New Digital X-Ray Inspection System
• Orbotech Introduces New System for Solder Paste Inspection
• Agilent Technologies Introduces Medalist x6000 AXI
• Viscom Launches New Parallel Optical and X-ray inspection Solution
• VJ Electronix Launches New X-ray System
• Agilent Introduces New Solder Paste Inspection System
• Agilent Releases New Software Version for Medalist 5DX AXI System
• Phoenix|x-ray Introduces a New High Resolution Computed Tomography System
• RVSI Launches New Vision System for Defect Inspection of Semiconductors
• Eriez Launches New E-Z Tec XR Inspection Systems
• Orbotech Launches LDI and AOI Technologies for Bare PCB Production
• Phoenix|x-ray Introduces Microme|x
• Phoenix|x-ray Launches Advanced Digital X-Ray Inspection System
• Universal Introduces AdVantis XS™
• Agilent Technologies Introduces SJ50 Series 3 AOI
• Dage Precision Introduces 7500VR X-ray Inspection System
• Comet Introduces New X-Ray Inspection System
• COMET Introduces Advanced FEINFOCUS Tiger X-Ray
• COMET Introduces New FEINFOCUS CT Inspection System
• Speedline Technologies Launches VectraES and SpeedVision
• Gowanda Electronics Introduces SMT 2920

11. Recent Industry Activity

• Nordson Acquires PICO Dosiertechnik and YESTech
• Varian Medical Acquires Bio-Imaging Research
• Benchmark Electronics Acquires Pemstar
• Agilent Acquires Adaptif Photonics
• Yamaha IM and Assembléon to Extend Global Partnership
• Dover Acquires Markem
• KLA-Tencor Acquires ADE
• Nordson Acquires Dage Holdings
• AWS Acquires Cemgraft
• Siemens Acquire Opto-Control
• Ancora Acquires Robotic Vision’s Semiconductor Equipment Group
• Nam Tai Electronics Inc., Increases SMT Production Capacity

12. Focus on Select Key Players

• ADE Corporation (US)
• Agilent Technologies Inc. (US)
• Air-Vac Engineering (US)
• Assembléon (The Netherlands)
• Cognex Corporation (US)
• Conceptronic (US)
• CyberOptics Corporation (US)
• Dage Precision Industries (UK)
• Dover Technologies (US)
• DEK (UK)
• Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (US)
• FeinFocus USA, Inc. (US)
• Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Glenbrook Technologies Inc. (US)
• ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV (Belgium)
• Juki Automation Systems Inc. (US)
• Lixi, Inc. (US)
• OK International (US)
• Orbotech Ltd. (Israel)
• Phoenix X-Ray Systems & Services Inc. (US)
• PPT Vision, Inc. (US)
• Speedline Technologies Inc. (US)
• Teradyne Inc. (US)
• Tokyo Weld Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Universal Instruments (US)
• Viasystems Group, Inc. (US)
• VJ Electronix, Inc. (US)
• VJ Inspection Systems, Inc. (US)
• X-Tek Group, Inc. (US)

13. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Placement Equipment by Product Segment - Gantry Robot, Turret, High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed Placement Equipment and Low-Speed Placement Equipment Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Placement Equipment by Product Segment - Gantry Robot, Turret, High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed Placement Equipment and Low-Speed Placement Equipment Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Placement Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Gantry Robot, Turret, High-Speed Placement Equipment, Medium Speed Placement Equipment and Low-Speed Placement Equipment for the Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Soldering Equipment by Product Segment - Reflow Oven and Wave Oven Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Soldering Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Reflow Oven and Wave Oven for the Years 2003, 2007 & 2012
• Table 21: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World Long-term Projections 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)
• Table 27: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 34: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: World 10-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, 2007 & 2012

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Market Overview
  • High Costs Stray High Volume SMT Manufacturing
  • Banking on High Technology
  • Emerging Trends in the SMT Market
  • Strategic Employment of AOIs and AXIs toBrighten US’ SMT Industry
  • Product Innovations/Introductions/Improvements
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Focus on Select Players
  • ADE Corporation
  • Agilent Technologies Inc.
  • Air-Vac Engineering
  • Cognex Corporation
  • Conceptronic
  • Cyber Optics Corporation
  • Dover Technologies
  • Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
  • FeinFocus USA, Inc.
  • Glenbrook Technologies Inc.
  • Juki Automation Systems Inc.
  • Lixi, Inc.
  • OK International
  • Phoenix X-Ray Systems & Services Inc.
  • PPT Vision, Inc.
  • Speedline Technologies Inc.
  • Teradyne Inc.
  • Universal Instruments
  • Viasystems Group, Inc.
  • VJ Electronix, Inc.
  • VJ Inspection Systems, Inc.
  • X-Tek Group, Inc.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 37: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: US Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: US 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 40: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: Canadian Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: Canadian 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Key Players
  • Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
  • Tokyo Weld Co. Ltd.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 43: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: Japanese Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/ Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: Japanese 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Pricing Issues
  • Flexi SMT Placers: Aiming a Shot at the ChipShooters
  • Product Innovations/Introductions/Improvements
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Focus on Select Key Players
  • Assembléon (The Netherlands)
  • Dage Precision Industries (UK)
  • DEK (UK)
  • ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV (Belgium)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million Equipment for the Years 2000, 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: European Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: European 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Soaring Growth Opportunities
  • Commitment to Advance Technologies TapsHigher Investment
  • Price-based Competition
  • Asian Demand for Screen Printers on Rise
  • China: A Key Market Rocking with Opportunities
  • A Historic Retrospective of SMT
  • Burgeoning Popularity
  • Factors behind Stellar Growth of China
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 49: 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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: Asia-Pacific 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

6. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Cashing on Low Costs
  • Brazil: Buffed by Rebounding Economy
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 52: 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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Latin American Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: Latin American 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

7. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Current & Future Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Orbotech Ltd. (Israel) - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 55: 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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Surface Mount Technology Equipment by Product Group/Segment - Screen Print Equipment (Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic), Placement Equipment (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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 2011 through 2015
  • Table 57: Rest of World 10-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 (Gantry Robot, Turret, 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)

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