Analyze the Key Competitive Factors of the World's SMT Odd Form Placement Equipment Market.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50222) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: World SMT (1) (Surface Mount Technology) See surface mount. (2) (Station ManagemenT) An FDDI network management protocol that provides direct management. Only one node requires the software. SMT - Station Management Odd Form Placement Equipment Markets to their offering. This research service covers the world SMT odd form placement equipment markets. This study covers market trends, technology trends, and key competitive factors. Market dynamics delving into the market challenges, drivers and restraints have also been investigated. The research covers the competitive structure as well as market share of the industry participants. Technologies The following technologies are covered in this research: * Pick and place * Soldering * Depannelling * Dispensing Market Overview Cost-effectiveness Leads to Outsourcing of Electronics Assembly Automation of odd form assembly is crucial to improving the overall throughput of the assembly line. This is a disruptive process to the traditional and widely accepted method of employing manual labor. By adopting odd form component-placement machines, assemblers can avail of tremendous cost savings. "High precision electronic end products with reduced turn around time help in reducing repair and rework re·work tr.v. re·worked, re·work·ing, re·works 1. To work over again; revise. 2. To subject to a repeated or new process. n. expenses and generate significant cost savings in terms of lowered defects and scrap," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the analyst of the study. "Moreover, the wide use of mixed technology boards that support miniature components along with the larger through-hole components makes the manual process tardy tar·dy adj. tar·di·er, tar·di·est 1. Occurring, arriving, acting, or done after the scheduled, expected, or usual time; late. 2. Moving slowly; sluggish. and holds up the assembly line." Final assembly has traditionally been labor-intensive and hence is very subject to fluctuations in the labor rates across the world. Outsourcing and increased globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation of electronics assembly are the result of lower labor charges in certain geographic regions. Countries particularly in Asia Pacific such as China, Taiwan, and Vietnam have benefited from this trend of outsourcing. Countries in the west, particularly the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, and western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). have comparatively higher wages than other nations. In such instances, it is more feasible and cost-effective to automate the end of line, which includes odd form placement. Multiple Benefits Drive Market Growth The advantages of adopting these machines and automating the end of line process are numerous. As assemblers worldwide realize the benefits of this, the market is expected to grow. Increased modular designs offering flexibility and scalability are the new age machines. Considerable work is being done to integrate surface mount component placement and through-hole odd form components on a single standard platform. One of the main advantages of adopting a modular odd form placement machine is that it can be scaled up to meet higher volume requirements and has the flexibility to handle multiple component packages. Modular machines with flexibility and fast changeover times are best suited for prototyping and batch production Batch production is a manufacturing process used to produce or process any product in batches, as opposed to a continuous production process, or a one-off production. The primary characeristic of batch production is that all components are completed at a workstation before they requirements. The setup time on these machines is short and is therefore highly suited for a high mix production requirement that needs frequent changeover between batches. "Machines that offer the desired flexibility by providing customized solutions with integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. , customer service and support, and occupy only a fraction of the floor space with high throughput are expected to gain increased acceptance," explains the analyst. "Efficient use of floor space and subsequent effective allocation of human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. are expected to further endear en·dear tr.v. en·deared, en·dear·ing, en·dears To make beloved or very sympathetic: a couple whose kindness endeared them to friends. these machines to customers." Topics Covered 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * Market Overview * Introduction * Major Research Findings 2 TOTAL WORLD SMT ODD FORM PLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MARKET * Market Overview * Market Dynamics * Forecasts and Trends * Competitive Analysis 3 APPENDIX * Decision Support Database List of Figures For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50222 |
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