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North American Wave Soldering Equipment Markets

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: Aug. 30, 2006


Table of Contents


1. Executive Summary
        1. Market Overview
                  1. Introduction
        2. Major Research Findings
                  1. Key Competitive Factors
                  2. Forecasts and Opportunities
                  3. Conclusion
 
2. North American Wave Soldering Equipment Market
        1. Overview
                  1. Market Overview
                  2. Market Definition
        2. Market Dynamics
                  1. Market Engineering Measurements
                  2. Industry Challenges
                  3. Market Drivers
                  a. Shrinking Turn-around Times Forcing the Need for Increased Automation
                  b. R&D for Next Generation Electronics Contributing to Growth
                  c. Compliance to the RoHS Guidelines Creating Optimism
                  d. Overzealous Expectations in End-user Industries to Boost Sales
                  e. Upbeat Economy Pushing New Demand
                  f. Shift in Production from OEM to Contract Manufacturing
                  g. Novel Opportunities Expand the Scope for Wave Soldering Machinery
                  h. Mexico Creating New Inroads in SMT Assembly
                  4. Market Restraints
                  a. Popularity of SMT Over Through-hole Components Causing Sales Road-Block
                  b. Retrofitting and Refurbishing of Existing Equipment Curtailing New Demand
                  c. Increased Machine Maintenance Increasing Operational Costs
                  d. High Prices of Equipment Proves Detrimental
                  e. Designs to Accommodate Varying Customer Profiles Impinging Profit Margins
                  f. High Fault Rates Disappointing Assemblers
                  g. Used or Leased Equipment Vendors Posing Threat
        3. Forecasts and Trends
                  1. Revenue Forecasts
                  2. Demand Analysis
                  3. Product Trends
                  4. Technology Trends
                  5. Pricing Trends
                  6. Geographic Analysis
        4. Technology Dynamics
                  1. Selective Soldering
                  2. Retrofitting
        5. Competitive Analysis
                  1. Competitive Structure
                  2. Market Share Analysis
 
3. Appendix
        1. Decision Support Database
                  1. Manufacturing Enterprises
                  2. PCB Sales
                  3. Telecommunication Equipment Contribution to Electronic Industry
                  4. Medical and Industrial Equipment Contribution to Electronics Industry
                  5. Percent of Consumer Electronics Contribution


List of Figures


Chapter 2

  • Wave Soldering Equipment Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (North America), 2006-2012
  • Wave Soldering Equipment Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2006-2012
  • Wave Soldering Equipment Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2006-2012
  • Wave Soldering Equipment Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2002-2012
  • Wave Soldering Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (North America), 2005
  • Wave Soldering Equipment Market: Company Market Rankings (North America), 2005




Abstract

Research Overview

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Wave Soldering Equipment Markets provides in-depth information into the wave soldering equipment market in the North American region with complete analysis of key market drivers, challenges, and restraints.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sector in this research:
  • Surface mount technology
Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:
  • Soldering
  • Wave soldering
  • Selective soldering
  • Retrofitting
Market Overview

High Productivity Demands Boost North American Wave Soldering Equipment Market

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly outsourcing electronics assembly to contract manufacturers (CMs) that are increasing their production capacities to reduce turn around time for coping with the amplified demand. "Wave soldering equipment, with their high level of automation, can fulfill the growing need for high productivity at high throughputs by offering optimum machine performance and desired flexibility," says the analyst of this research service. "The implications of adopting lead-free solder paste have had a profound effect in driving this market."

The traditional surface mount technology (SMT) wave soldering equipment has managed to survive despite the emergence of alternative and widely popular soldering techniques, adoption of surface mountable devices, double-sided circuit boards, and mixed technology assemblies. It remains the favored technique for soldering of through-hole components, which are still an integral part of most printed circuit boards (PCB), providing manufacturers with many opportunities for growth.

Demand for Smarter Electronics Increases Wave Soldering Equipment Usage

It is imperative for manufacturers to keep pace with changing technology to maintain a competitive edge. Tier 1, 2, and 3 companies are investing in research and are seeking to develop next-generation wave solder machines that cater to the changing requirements of the assembler. The perennial demand for lighter, faster, and smaller electronics emphasizes the need for SMT assembly equipment that can handle the components, materials, and processes that are currently popular.

Moreover, increasingly stringent environmental legislations call for constant improvements in existing soldering equipment. Compliance with regulations such as Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) has resulted in the elimination of lead and other environmentally hazardous substances in the solder paste. The impact of lead-free solder paste on the actual soldering process has created a need to redesign existing equipment belonging to the pre lead-free era and has had reverberating impacts on the entire assembly line. "Demand for desktop wave soldering equipment can rise as assemblers experiment with the new solder paste and optimize the soldering process," notes the analyst.

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