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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
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
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Production efficiency in SMT manufacturing is often hindered by incomplete or outdated input data, a common issue with legacy PCB designs.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
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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
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

Intelligent PCB Layer Detection System: A Game Changer for Process Engineers

March 4, 2025

Siemens has developed an intelligent PCB layer detection system that leverages machine learning to dramatically reduce the time and expertise required for PCB data preparation in tools like Process Preparation X.

By Kalle Huttunen-Heikinmaa
2 MIN READ

Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Role of Digital Twins and Process Preparation

February 6, 2025

Manufacturing is being revolutionized by digital technologies like Digital Twins, IoT, AI, and big data analytics, which enhance efficiency and reduce costs through real-time monitoring and automated decision-making. In an exclusive interview, Zvi Feuer from Siemens discusses how these advancements are fundamentally transforming the industry.

By Nava Shayovitz
2 MIN READ

Industry 4.0: Is Lot Size 1 Achievable?

July 23, 2024

In the dynamic world of electronics manufacturing, one of the major challenges is handling an increasing number of New Product Introductions (NPIs) while dealing with shrinking lot sizes. The rise in electronic content across products demands more engineering time and resources. Industry 4.0 is often heralded as the solution, but fully harnessing its potential is a complex task.

By Nava Shayovitz
2 MIN READ
PCB testing in electronics manufacturing

Test engineering doesn’t have to slow down production

September 14, 2023

Even in today’s challenging NPI environment. PCBs are at the center of electronic products, and high expectations for reliability is…

By Mark Laing
2 MIN READ