Automation has become a defining force in modern electronics manufacturing, driving efficiency, improving quality, and reducing reliance on manual processes.
But for many U.S. manufacturers, automation has also meant steep capital costs. Half a century after the integration of automation in PCB fabrication sparked industry-wide debate, one question remains: How well do we understand what today’s automation can actually do?
In the December issue of PCB007 Magazine, we discuss how the present and future of AI, machine learning, and automation in PCB fabrication can make a significant impact on your business.
Our contributors on this theme include Sydney Xiao, president of Global Electronics Association East Asia; columnists Happy Holden, Don Ball, and Shane Whiteside; and Henger Electronics’ Zhiqiang Li and Ping Tang.