The current U.S. economic slowdown is threatening to restrain demand for surface mount technology (SMT) screen printer equipment, which is used to dispense solder paste or other materials onto printed circuit boards. Participants must develop long-term strategies to optimize income and best position themselves for the market rebound. Some firms will look to acquisitions to expand their product line and attract a wider range of customers. Others will work closely with clients to design new, tailor-made products. This research analyzes the present and future markets for SMT screen printer equipment, including segments on manual, semiautomatic, and automatic equipment. It tracks economic changes and assesses their impact on the industry. By identifying successful strategies, this study will enable its users to overcome challenges and create an effective plan to take advantage of emerging opportunities.

Customers Demand One-Stop Shopping

"Assemblers prefer to use single equipment manufacturers rather than mixing and matching equipment for their SMT production line," says the study's author. Most assemblers believe they can obtain better pricing by using a single provider. One positive result of this trend has been a surge in sales as assemblers phase out some machines and buy new equipment from a single source.

"The SMT screen printer equipment market will also become more competitive," says the author. Some companies are already attempting to capitalize on the trend by aggressively marketing complete solutions. This study surveys customer requirements and offers key insights into demand trends, helping your company to best meet consumer needs and to overtake the competition.

Pacific Rim Markets Offer Tremendous Opportunities

"The electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry is the fastest growing customer segment in SMT screen printer equipment markets," reports the author. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly outsourcing assemblies to EMS providers, sponsoring rising demand for that equipment. Manufacturers that can position themselves within the EMS industry in the Pacific Rim region will have the greatest room for growth during the forecast period," states the author. Furthermore, once economic conditions improve, Japan and other Asian countries will see significant changes in this industry, which will have a positive impact on the SMT screen printer equipment market.

Additional Information

Market Participants
Advanced Production Systems
Advanced Techniques Co.
Affiliated Manufactures, Inc.
AuRel SpA
A.W.T. World Trade, Inc.
Crystal Mark, Inc.
DEK USA Company
EKRA America, Inc.
Elite Circuit Equipment
Essemtec
Fritsch USA, Inc.
Fuji Electronic Corp. of America
HTI Engineering, Inc.
IM Company
Juki Automation Systems
Kyushu Matsushita Electric
Manix Manufacturing, Inc.
Manncorp Industrial Sales
MPM
Niseei Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Panasonic Factory Automation Co.
Samsung Techwin Co.
Siemens Energy and Automation
Speedprint
Surface Mount Techniques, Inc.
Systematic Automatio, Inc.
Transition Automation, Inc.
Universal Instruments Corp.
Associations
Electronic Industry Association
Interconnection and Packaging Electronic Circuits
Surface Mount Technology Association

Related Reports:
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Industry Group in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Wiring Device Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Subsector in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Taiwan's Touch Panel Industry_Supply Chain Development, Key Players, Technology Trends
Printing Ink Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Electron Tube Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
Electronic Capacitor Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade