Improved Yields and Cost Boost Demand for Inspection Equipment
SAN JOSE, CA—The market for surface mount inspection equipment totaled $403 million in 2002. Total market revenues could reach $1.1 billion in 2009.
Analysis from Frost & Sullivan's World Surface Mount Technology Inspection Equipment Market shows that the sluggish economy and weakening demand has forced manufacturers to improve quality and increase production yields. This has strengthened the market for surface mount inspection equipment.