Incap India Invests in Testing and SMT Upgrades to Scale Production

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Incap India has completed the installation of a new flying probe test system and a full SMT (Surface-Mount Technology) line upgrade at its Tumkur factory. The approximately EUR 1.53 million investments increase the factory’s production capacity and improve operational efficiency. The investments support growing customer demand for testing smaller and more complex products and enable Incap India to scale production efficiently for both existing and new customers.

Murthy Munipalli, Managing Director of Incap India, described the upgrades as a key part of Incap’s strategy to improve throughput and expand manufacturing capabilities. “We made these investments to reduce changeover time, improve test coverage, and get new projects up and running faster. This will help us stay efficient and reliable as volumes grow, while strengthening existing relationships and supporting long-term partnerships,” Munipalli said.

The new flying probe system enables fixtureless, double-sided testing for both prototypes and production volumes. This type of testing is increasingly requested by customers as electronic products become smaller and more complex. The system reduces test time by 50% compared to older systems and includes features such as 3D height measurement, LED and JTAG testing, and thermal scan capabilities. According to Munipalli, it is easy to program and supports fast setup, while the machinery is designed to handle both large and densely populated, complex boards. Together, these capabilities improve fault detection and speed up new product introduction.

The new SMT line reduces changeover time by up to 25%, increases production speed, and lowers maintenance costs by replacing older systems. Munipalli describes that the new line significantly reduces downtime, improves reliability, and is better suited to the requirements of new customers and higher production volumes. Together, the investments strengthen test coverage, boost flexibility, and support consistent quality as production volumes grow. They also help reduce lead times and improve responsiveness to customer needs.

With both upgraded systems now fully operational, Incap India is well positioned to support continued growth and strengthen its long-term competitiveness.

Incap India factory is located in Tumkur, near Bangalore. The three factories at Incap India have a total floor space of 34,561 square meters and produce inverters and UPS systems, battery chargers, PCBs for fuel and cash dispensers, power supply units, rescue devices, solar inverters, drives and medical devices as well as other electronic industrial products. The machinery is suitable for common component technologies, and together with the strategic location and skilled personnel, Incap can provide high-quality manufacturing services to meet the most demanding customer needs.