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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
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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Production efficiency in SMT manufacturing is often hindered by incomplete or outdated input data, a common issue with legacy PCB designs.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
Two co-workers discuss how software impacts process improvement while looking at CAD drawings on a computer monitor.

Beyond software: How process improvement unlocks real manufacturing efficiency

August 25, 2025

Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to discuss the Siemens Process Preparation solution with many customers and as a software solution to optimize the delivery of design data into PCB manufacturing. The focus of these discussions is how they can best adopt a software solution but as the discussions get into the details of how the new software platform can help them, additional issues are raised as I dig deeper and deeper in the conversations.

By Mark Laing
3 MIN READ

Siemens Process Preparation Takes SPEA Test Programming to the Next Level

April 8, 2025

Siemens Process Preparation optimizes test programming efficiency for Engent Inc., transforming workflows and enhancing overall productivity with seamless CAD import, BOM integration, and automated probe placement.

By Paul Houston, Director of Engineering at Engent, Inc.
3 MIN READ

Process Preparation X with SaaS and AI – The Ultimate NPI Solution for Electronics Manufacturing

April 3, 2025

Siemens Xcelerator is transforming electronics manufacturing by integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and innovation. Their AI-powered PCB layer classification and Process Preparation X Co-Pilot streamline New Product Introduction (NPI) workflows, reducing manual effort and accelerating time-to-market for electronic products.

By Gabor Soos
3 MIN READ

ON-Track Technology Strengthens Partnership with Siemens Process Preparation

February 25, 2025

As a long-time user of Siemens Process Preparation, ON-Track Technology has recently expanded its investment by incorporating the Siemens Process Preparation Stencil Engineering Tool and the Valor Parts Library (VPL)—a manufacturer-MPN-driven parts geometry library.

By Raymond Pang
3 MIN READ