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CIMS to Exhibit at CPCA 2026 in Shanghai
March 19, 2026 | CIMSEstimated reading time: 1 minute
CIMS is proud to participate in CPCA 2026, taking place March 24–26, 2026, in Shanghai, China. Visit us at Booth 8J63.
As one of China’s leading PCB exhibitions, CPCA brings together top innovators and manufacturers across the industry. We are delighted to welcome visitors once again and showcase breakthrough technologies and solutions designed to drive our customers’ success.
Featured Highlights:
Quantum AOI
Our revolutionary new product line delivers ultra-high-resolution inspection for advanced IC substrates. This cutting-edge system sets a new standard in precision and performance, addressing the evolving needs of industry-leading fabricators and enabling new possibilities in advanced applications.
Ucamco Software Suite
Discover next-generation front-end software solutions from Ucamco, a member of the CIMS group, including:
- Ucam Xpert – Advanced CAM software providing the easiest and most seamless migration path from legacy CAM systems.
- Integr8tor Nexus – A powerful pre-CAM suite that jump-starts engineering data preparation and enables fast, accurate quotations.
View.it
A real-time PCB process intelligence platform that monitors yield and quality trends, empowering manufacturers to take immediate corrective and preventive actions for optimized production performance.
Automation Solutions
Explore our advanced material handling automation solutions across all PCB industry segments, along with our state-of-the-art copper peeling process technology.
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