Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Inspection Equipment Market in APAC 2017-2021

Overview of the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC

Manufacturers are focusing on reducing the size of products and enhancing their functionalities by using ball grid arrays (BGA) and chip-scale packages in consumer electronics. The demand for X-ray inspection systems due to the production process of PCBs has also increased due to growth in the telecom industry. BGAs, chip-scale packages, and flip-chips are very small in size. This drives the need for X-ray inspection systems to detect the packages without destroying the PCB equipment. Consequently, the demand for the inspection of the quality of manufactured PCBs is increasing with the rising need for the development of lead-free PCBs. Technavio’s market research report identifies that the increasing application of X-ray systems for inspection and the advent of BGAs, chip-scale packages, and flip-chips will be one of the primary growth drivers for the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC till 2021. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of close to 15% by 2021.

During 2016, China was the largest consumer of PCB inspection equipment. Until 2014, China relied on countries such as Taiwan, Japan, and Israel to import PCB inspection equipment. Later, many companies have capitalized on market opportunities and gained success in the development of China-made PCB inspection equipment. The rising demand for a printed circuit board in consumer electronics, industrial electronics, automotive, and aerospace and defense industries will further drive the growth prospects for the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC is concentrated. The market is characterized by the presence of many local, regional, and international players. Vendors are focusing on the development of customizable and innovative products in order to differentiate their products. Vendors of the PCB inspection market are heavily investing in research and developmental activities to develop new products with cutting-edge technology.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Gardien
• Manncorp
• Nordson
• OMRON
• Vision Engineering

Other prominent vendors in the market include Bruker, Glenbrook Technologies, HB Technology, KohYoung Technology, Mirtec, SAKI, and TRI.

Segmentation by product and analysis of the PCB inspection equipment market in APAC

• automatic optical inspection (AOI)
• automatic X-ray inspection (AXI)

The application of automatic optical inspection (AOI) equipment is high in the PCB inspection equipment market in APAC because it ensures the quality of products by detecting the defects such as fillet size and improper soldering early in the production process. The demand for AOI equipment will continue to increase in the inspection of PCBs because they cost less in comparison to automatic X-ray inspection equipment.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the PCB inspection equipment market in APAC

• Commercial electronics industry
• Industrial electronics industry,
• Automotive industry

The commercial electronics industry extensively incorporates PCBs into various products such as smartphones, personal computers, smart home appliances, and smart wearables. The demand for new PCB inspection equipment is increasing in various countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea due to the rising introduction of new fabs. This will have a positive impact on the PCB inspection market in APAC in the forthcoming years.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the printed circuit board (PCB) inspection equipment market in APAC?

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