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Man at a desk with multiple monitors, one showing a design and another an 'on-track TECHNOLOGY' login. Background shows shelves of components, reflecting SMT manufacturing with Siemens Process Preparation.

How On-Track Technology advances SMT manufacturing with Siemens Process Preparation

June 11, 2026

On-Track Technology leverages Siemens Process Preparation to modernize and scale SMT and PCB manufacturing operations. With Siemens, On-Track Technologies benefits from AI-driven capabilities to reduce manual effort and enable engineers to focus on optimizing production

By Joshua Lawson - On Track Technology
< 1 MIN READ
Two professionals, a woman and a man, collaborate while looking at a tablet with digital overlays of phones, against a blurred background of an SMT manufacturing facility with blue digital lines indicating connectivity.

It’s a partnership, not just a sale in SMT manufacturing

June 10, 2026

In the evolving SMT manufacturing landscape, successful implementation and optimization of solutions are as crucial as selecting the right technology. Siemens’ Process Preparation X offers not just a solution, but also expert guidance and long-term partnership, ensuring manufacturers can effectively integrate AI and automation while leveraging human expertise for continuous improvement and sustained value.

By Mark Laing
1 MIN READ
The modern, curved building of Inventec, a company involved in SMT Manufacturing, with its logo prominently displayed on the facade under a cloudy sky.

Reinventing SMT manufacturing with Process Preparation X

June 10, 2026

In the fast-paced electronics industry, efficient SMT manufacturing relies on digital-first process preparation, moving beyond fragmented workflows. Siemens’ Process Preparation X unifies engineering and programming, enabling standardized, automated production and improving efficiency, as seen with Inventec.

By Mark Laing
2 MIN READ

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Man at a desk with multiple monitors, one showing a design and another an 'on-track TECHNOLOGY' login. Background shows shelves of components, reflecting SMT manufacturing with Siemens Process Preparation.

How On-Track Technology advances SMT manufacturing with Siemens Process Preparation

June 11, 2026

On-Track Technology leverages Siemens Process Preparation to modernize and scale SMT and PCB manufacturing operations. With Siemens, On-Track Technologies benefits from AI-driven capabilities to reduce manual effort and enable engineers to focus on optimizing production

By Joshua Lawson - On Track Technology
< 1 MIN READ
Two professionals, a woman and a man, collaborate while looking at a tablet with digital overlays of phones, against a blurred background of an SMT manufacturing facility with blue digital lines indicating connectivity.

It’s a partnership, not just a sale in SMT manufacturing

June 10, 2026

In the evolving SMT manufacturing landscape, successful implementation and optimization of solutions are as crucial as selecting the right technology. Siemens’ Process Preparation X offers not just a solution, but also expert guidance and long-term partnership, ensuring manufacturers can effectively integrate AI and automation while leveraging human expertise for continuous improvement and sustained value.

By Mark Laing
1 MIN READ
The modern, curved building of Inventec, a company involved in SMT Manufacturing, with its logo prominently displayed on the facade under a cloudy sky.

Reinventing SMT manufacturing with Process Preparation X

June 10, 2026

In the fast-paced electronics industry, efficient SMT manufacturing relies on digital-first process preparation, moving beyond fragmented workflows. Siemens’ Process Preparation X unifies engineering and programming, enabling standardized, automated production and improving efficiency, as seen with Inventec.

By Mark Laing
2 MIN READ
A computer monitor displaying intelligent SMT Manufacturing data, specifically a detailed PCB layout with various components and design elements visible on the screen

Turning “Ugly” Gerbers into intelligent SMT Manufacturing data

June 10, 2026

Production efficiency in SMT manufacturing is often hindered by incomplete or outdated input data, a common issue with legacy PCB designs. Siemens’ Process Preparation X offers a solution by transforming fragmented Gerber files into structured, usable manufacturing data, enabling automated SMT and PCB programming even from challenging inputs.

By Mark Laing
2 MIN READ

Technology meets quality: from PCB design to electronics manufacturing excellence

March 31, 2026

Join Siemens and GÖPEL electronic at Test Convention 2026 In today’s electronics manufacturing landscape, quality and efficiency are no longer…

By Nava Shayovitz
2 MIN READ
Image of an electronics circuit board with text for APEX EXPO 2026

APEX EXPO 2026: Experience the future of electronics manufacturing with Siemens

February 16, 2026

The electronics manufacturing industry is transforming rapidly, driven by digitalization, automation, and the fusion of the real and digital worlds….

By Nava Shayovitz
2 MIN READ
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Design for ICT Testing: Driving Real Optimization in Electronics Manufacturing

December 16, 2025

Electronic Manufacturing Academy – Module 5 | December 18 At Goaltech’s Electronic Manufacturing Academy (EMA), we have created a learning…

By Nava Shayovitz
2 MIN READ

Simplify Process Preparation with SaaS: Live at Productronica 2025

November 6, 2025

Every second counts in electronics manufacturing and precision makes the difference between success and costly rework. As new product introduction…

By Mark Laing
2 MIN READ

Design AOI processes smarter with Digital Twins

November 6, 2025

Join our experts to learn how Digital Twin and AI modeling enable faster, smarter AOI test development – even before…

By Mark Laing
< 1 MIN READ