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» CONTENTS 05 | 2025 30. YEAR OF PUBLICATIONCOVER FEATUREIntelligent materialASMPT explains flow optimization inhow its software the SMT factoryensures materials » Page 14are available in theright amount, time, andplace for manufacturers.Source: ASMPTNEWS & HIGHLIGHTSFirst test engineering company to join vital consortiumSignificant new member for PCB association 6Ensuring clean devices and lifelong reliabilityKyzen featured line of chemistries at PCIM Europe 6Association creates new role for North AmericaJoe Schneider to strengthening leadership team 7Industrial AI: the bottom-up revolutionThe gradual implementation of AI 8Expanded presence in GermanyNew representative for German-speaking markets 9Manufacturer unveils redesigned websiteShowcasing growth and innovation 9TRADE SHOWS & EVENTSIndustry reimagines possibilities in AnaheimMarch uptick in industry demand boosts lead generation 10Nuremberg expo provides glimpse of the futureVaried conference program and exhibition 12COVER STORYInventory transparency that pays offAutomated material flow optimization (ASMPT) 14PCB & ASSEMBLYVapour degreasing: Benchtop cleaning upgradeElevating PCBA cleaning to new heights (Microcare) 20Automatic solder nozzle cleaning in selective solderingEfficiency and quality gains (Seho) 24Product Updates – PCB & Assembly 27Top 10 design rules for flex and rigid-flex PCBsThe future of electronics design (CEE PCB) 28Product Updates – PCB & Assembly 31Inventory transparency that pays offAutomated material flow optimization (Yamaha) 32Inventory transparency that pays offAutomated material flow optimization (Robotas) 34Selective soldering machine elevates productionPioneer of Bulgarian Electronics Manufacturing (Ersa) 36Product Updates – PCB & Assembly 39PACKAGINGProduct Updates – Packaging 40TEST & QUALITY ASSURANCEProduct Updates – PCB & Assembly 42Inventory transparency that pays offAutomated material flow optimization (Viscom) 43Product Updates – PCB & Assembly 47Inventory transparency that pays offAutomated material flow optimization (Seica) 48COLUMNSEditorial 3Imprint | Preview | List of advertisers 504 EPP Europe » 05 | 2025
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