Global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market size is predicted to grow from US$ 942 million in 2025 to US$ 1285 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Automated SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Inspection Equipment refers to advanced machinery and systems used to automatically inspect printed circuit boards (PCBs) during and after the SMT assembly process. These systems help detect and prevent defects such as soldering issues, component misalignment, and missing parts, ensuring product quality and reducing rework.
Automated SMT inspection equipment is becoming a critical component in modern electronics manufacturing, enabling high-quality, high-speed, and low-defect production. Driven by advances in AI, 3D imaging, and smart factory integration, the market is shifting from basic defect detection to intelligent, connected inspection systems. As PCBs become more complex and industry demands for quality rise, the adoption of fully automated, data-driven inspection solutions is expected to accelerate worldwide.
Market Drivers
Key factors fueling growth of automated SMT inspection equipment: Rising Demand for High-Quality Electronics: Increasing quality standards in automotive, aerospace, medical, and telecom industries. Complexity and Miniaturization of PCBs: Smaller, densely packed components require advanced, high-precision inspection. Shift Toward Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing: Emphasis on real-time data, defect traceability, and intelligent process optimization. Labor Shortages and Cost Efficiency: Automation reduces reliance on manual inspection and minimizes human error. Demand for Higher Throughput and Yield: High-volume electronics manufacturing demands fast, accurate inspection to reduce rework and scrap.
Market Trends
Notable trends in the automated SMT inspection equipment market include: AI and Deep Learning Integration: Enhances defect detection, reduces false positives, and improves classification. Convergence of AOI, SPI, and AXI in Unified Platforms: Enables all-in-one inspection and analytics for full-line quality control. Real-Time Feedback Loops: Automated equipment feeds data back to placement or printing machines for process correction. Growing Adoption in Asia-Pacific: Especially in China, Vietnam, and India, driven by strong electronics manufacturing ecosystems. Edge Computing and Cloud-Based Analysis: Enables centralized monitoring and predictive maintenance across multiple SMT lines.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Automated SMT Inspection Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Automated SMT Inspection Equipment sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Automated SMT Inspection Equipment sales for 2025 through 2031. With Automated SMT Inspection Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Automated SMT Inspection Equipment industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Automated SMT Inspection Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Automated SMT Inspection Equipment and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
AOI
SPI
AXI
Segmentation by Application:
Consumer Electronics
Telecommunication
Automotive
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Koh Young
Viscom AG
Mirtec
Test Research (TRI)
Parmi
SAKI Corporation
Pemtron
ViTrox
Omron
Yamaha
Nordson
Jutze Intelligence Tech
CyberOptics
Mycronic
CKD Corporation
GOPEL Electronic
Aleader
Mek (Marantz Electronics)
Machine Vision Products(MVP)
ZhenHuaXing Technology
Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment
Shanghai Holly
Sinic-Tek Vision Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market?
What factors are driving Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Automated SMT Inspection Equipment break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Automated SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Inspection Equipment refers to advanced machinery and systems used to automatically inspect printed circuit boards (PCBs) during and after the SMT assembly process. These systems help detect and prevent defects such as soldering issues, component misalignment, and missing parts, ensuring product quality and reducing rework.
Automated SMT inspection equipment is becoming a critical component in modern electronics manufacturing, enabling high-quality, high-speed, and low-defect production. Driven by advances in AI, 3D imaging, and smart factory integration, the market is shifting from basic defect detection to intelligent, connected inspection systems. As PCBs become more complex and industry demands for quality rise, the adoption of fully automated, data-driven inspection solutions is expected to accelerate worldwide.
Market Drivers
Key factors fueling growth of automated SMT inspection equipment: Rising Demand for High-Quality Electronics: Increasing quality standards in automotive, aerospace, medical, and telecom industries. Complexity and Miniaturization of PCBs: Smaller, densely packed components require advanced, high-precision inspection. Shift Toward Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing: Emphasis on real-time data, defect traceability, and intelligent process optimization. Labor Shortages and Cost Efficiency: Automation reduces reliance on manual inspection and minimizes human error. Demand for Higher Throughput and Yield: High-volume electronics manufacturing demands fast, accurate inspection to reduce rework and scrap.
Market Trends
Notable trends in the automated SMT inspection equipment market include: AI and Deep Learning Integration: Enhances defect detection, reduces false positives, and improves classification. Convergence of AOI, SPI, and AXI in Unified Platforms: Enables all-in-one inspection and analytics for full-line quality control. Real-Time Feedback Loops: Automated equipment feeds data back to placement or printing machines for process correction. Growing Adoption in Asia-Pacific: Especially in China, Vietnam, and India, driven by strong electronics manufacturing ecosystems. Edge Computing and Cloud-Based Analysis: Enables centralized monitoring and predictive maintenance across multiple SMT lines.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Automated SMT Inspection Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Automated SMT Inspection Equipment sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Automated SMT Inspection Equipment sales for 2025 through 2031. With Automated SMT Inspection Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Automated SMT Inspection Equipment industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Automated SMT Inspection Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Automated SMT Inspection Equipment and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
AOI
SPI
AXI
Segmentation by Application:
Consumer Electronics
Telecommunication
Automotive
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Koh Young
Viscom AG
Mirtec
Test Research (TRI)
Parmi
SAKI Corporation
Pemtron
ViTrox
Omron
Yamaha
Nordson
Jutze Intelligence Tech
CyberOptics
Mycronic
CKD Corporation
GOPEL Electronic
Aleader
Mek (Marantz Electronics)
Machine Vision Products(MVP)
ZhenHuaXing Technology
Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment
Shanghai Holly
Sinic-Tek Vision Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market?
What factors are driving Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Automated SMT Inspection Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Automated SMT Inspection Equipment break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
160 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Automated SMT Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Automated SMT Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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