TRI, Smartlink-SMT Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance SMT Solutions in Germany
March 9, 2026 | TRIEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Test Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading provider of test and inspection systems for the SMT industry, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Smartlink-SMT GmbH, a premier provider of SMT production solutions based in Nuremberg.
This partnership strengthens TRI's presence within the German market by leveraging Smartlink-SMT's deep local expertise and technical support capabilities. The collaboration ensures that electronics manufacturers across Germany have direct access to TRI's award-winning inspection portfolio, including 3D SPI, 3D AOI, 3D AXI, and ICT solutions.
"We are excited to formalize our strategic partnership with Smartlink-SMT to better serve our customers in Germany," said Jim Lin, Vice President of TRI. "By syncing our innovative inspection technologies with Smartlink's robust market strategy, we are providing German manufacturers with the high-level service and technical excellence required for modern Smart Factory integration."
Janine Burgahn-Manarin, Marketing & Sales at Smartlink-SMT, added, "Our goal is to provide added value to our clients through high-performance solutions. Integrating TRI's world-class testing equipment into our portfolio allows us to offer comprehensive, data-driven manufacturing excellence to the German electronics industry."
Through this strategic partnership, both companies are committed to supporting the evolving needs of the electronics manufacturing industry. Smartlink-SMT will operate as a key partner in delivering TRI's comprehensive suite of advanced test and inspection solutions, helping local customers achieve optimal production quality and efficiency.
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