Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Market in the Electronics Manufacturing Process on the Rise, Notes Frost & Sullivan

MUMBAI, India - The Electronics and Security Practice at Frost & Sullivan, a Growth Partnership Company, is pleased to host an Analyst Briefing on the SMT Equipment Market in the Electronics Manufacturing Process. The presentation will be held on Thursday, 16th April, 2009 at 3 p.m. IST.

The latest research of Frost & Sullivan on “Indian Surface Mount Technologies Market” showcases the various process changes the electronics manufacturing sectors are adapting to and the impact of the usage of SMT equipment. With an increase in the electronics consumption, the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies are more involved in adopting sophisticated equipment in their process lines to match the demand, thereby giving SMT equipment a positive penetration in various sectors. Major sectors like telecommunications, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics fuel the growth of the SMT equipment in the Indian market.

Over the years, there has been a substantial change in the manufacturing processes in the electronics sectors. The emergence of high-speed machines and the combination of different applications in the same equipment have aided the manufacturers in attaining a positive growth in the industry.

Through this briefing, we shall present a snapshot of market analysis, product and technology trends, and market segmentation by product categories and future opportunities for the SMT Market. The briefing, besides discussing emerging trends and providing forecasts, shall also cover industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, and their likely impact on the growth of the SMT market in future.

This briefing will primarily benefit OEM and EMS companies, SMT manufacturers, and suppliers.

“Availability of cost effective and skilled labor has made India a major hub for electronics manufacturing over the last decade. The need to address the increasing demand in the electronics consumption has made the manufacturers go in for highly advanced SMT equipment. The recent regulation to adapt to ‘lead-free’ manufacturing process in the electronic products has also boosted the usage of hi-tech equipment in the industry,” says K Bharath, Research Analyst, Electronics and Security Practice, South Asia and Middle East.

To participate in this briefing, or for an interview, please email Ravinder Kaur, Corporate Communications, at ravinder.kaur@frost.com, with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, office e-mail id, address, city, state, and country.

If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an overview of the Indian Surface Mount Technologies Market in India, then send an e-mail to Ravinder Kaur/ Nimisha Iyer, Corporate Communications, at ravinder.kaur@frost.com/ niyer@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail.

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Contact: Ravinder Kaur Corporate Communications - South Asia P: +91-44-42044760 F: +91-44-24314264 E: ravinder.kaur@frost.com

Source: Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Contact: Ravinder Kaur, Corporate Communications - South Asia, P: +91-44-42044760, F: +91-44-24314264, E: ravinder.kaur at frost.com