Global SMT SPI Inspection Equipment Market Growth 2025-2031

The global SMT SPI Inspection Equipment market size is predicted to grow from US$ 296 million in 2025 to US$ 402 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2031.

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SMT SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) Equipment is an inline inspection system used in the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process to measure and analyze the quality of solder paste deposits applied to printed circuit boards (PCBs) during the solder paste printing stage.

SMT SPI inspection equipment plays a critical role in improving first-pass yield and reducing rework by identifying solder paste defects early in the assembly process. As SMT line complexity and miniaturization continue to advance, the demand for high-speed, high-resolution 3D SPI systems is rising. Integration with smart manufacturing and AI analytics further enhances the value of SPI systems in modern production lines. This makes SPI equipment a foundational element in achieving zero-defect SMT production.

Market Drivers

Key factors driving the demand for SMT SPI inspection equipment include: Need for Defect Prevention at Early Stage: Most soldering defects originate from poor paste printing. Early detection saves costs and increases yield. Miniaturization of Components: Finer pitches require extremely precise and consistent solder paste deposition. Push for High Quality and Reliability: Especially in sectors like automotive electronics, aerospace, and medical devices. Rising Adoption of 3D SPI Systems: As they provide volumetric data for accurate defect detection. Automation and Smart Factory Initiatives: Integration with SMT lines enables real-time feedback and closed-loop process control.

Market Trends

Notable trends in the SMT SPI equipment market include: Shift from 2D to 3D SPI Systems: 3D systems offer more accurate volume and height measurement, improving defect detection rates. AI-Powered Inspection and Data Analytics: Enhances accuracy, reduces false positives, and supports predictive maintenance. Closed-Loop Feedback to Screen Printers: Real-time correction of misaligned or inconsistent paste printing. Integration with AOI/AXI and MES Systems: Enables complete line monitoring, traceability, and quality control. Regional Expansion in Asia-Pacific: Particularly in China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia where electronics manufacturing is booming.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “SMT SPI Inspection Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world SMT SPI Inspection Equipment sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected SMT SPI Inspection Equipment sales for 2025 through 2031. With SMT SPI Inspection Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world SMT SPI Inspection Equipment industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global SMT SPI 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 SMT SPI Inspection Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global SMT SPI Inspection Equipment market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for SMT SPI 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 SMT SPI Inspection Equipment.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of SMT SPI Inspection Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Inline
Offline

Segmentation by Application:
Consumer Electronics
Telecommunications Equipment
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
Yamaha
Jutze Intelligence Tech
CyberOptics
Mycronic
CKD Corporation
GOPEL Electronic
Aleader
Mek (Marantz Electronics)
Machine Vision Products(MVP)
ZhenHuaXing Technology
Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment
Sinic-Tek Vision Technology

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global SMT SPI Inspection Equipment market?

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How do SMT SPI Inspection Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?

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