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Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D™ measurement-based inspection solutions, will participate in the initial EFX, Expo for Electronics Manufacturing, from October 6 to 8, 2026, at Messe Stuttgart. The new industry event will bring together experts, manufacturers, and suppliers to explore innovations, exchange ideas, and build partnerships across the electronics manufacturing process chain.
The Koh Young space is designed as a meet-and-greet environment focused on meaningful conversations and relationship-building. Visitors have the opportunity to discuss their production challenges, smart factory priorities, and the practical application of artificial intelligence across the SMT process with the Koh Young Europe team.
Smart AI Solutions at the Core
Koh Young’s Smart AI Solutions combine trusted True 3D measurement data, artificial intelligence, and connected software to address persistent manufacturing challenges involving programming, defect review, production visibility, and process optimization.
During EFX, visitors can explore how Koh Young’s connected ecosystem supports efficient and consistent manufacturing:
- KAP Auto Programming uses AI-powered recognition and libraries to reduce the time and effort required to create inspection programs, supporting faster new product introductions and more consistent results.
- KPO Printer and KPO Mounter use inspection feedback to optimize printing and placement processes, helping manufacturers reduce variation and improve production performance.
- Smart Review supports faster and more consistent defect classification by helping operators distinguish actual defects from false calls and focus attention on conditions that require action.
- KSMART collects and analyzes inspection data across machines and lines, converting measurement results into dashboards, trends, and process insights that reveal recurring variation and systemic production issues.
Together, these solutions extend inspection beyond defect detection. Trusted measurement data provides the foundation, AI transforms that data into actionable intelligence, and connected software helps manufacturers apply those insights across the production lines. It is a practical expression of Koh Young’s direction: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere.
“EFX is designed around exchange, which makes it the right environment to focus on the manufacturing questions and the value behind the technology which help our customers to solve their challenges,” said Michael Zahn, CSO of Koh Young Europe. “We want to understand where manufacturers face their greatest constraints and explore how trusted measurement data and AI can reduce manual work, improve consistency, and help teams optimize processes. The conversation is about practical outcomes, not simply products,” added Solin Ahmad, COO of Koh Young Europe.
Meet Koh Young Europe
Visitors are invited to meet with the Koh Young team at EFX in booth 9B42 to discuss programming workload, review consistency, production visibility, process optimization, and other factory priorities. The team can also arrange dedicated follow-up discussions or demonstrations for companies interested in exploring specific applications in greater detail. EFX 2026 will take place during October 6-8, 2026 at Messe Stuttgart.
