Global SMT Podcast

About Global SMT Podcast

Global SMT & Packaging APP, BLOG, PODCAST, Websites, Newsletters, Magazines, Videos and Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTUBE) are a regular source of information about worldwide trends in the PCBA – Printed Circuit Board Assembly, EMS – Electronics Manufacturing Services, ASM – Advanced Semiconductor Materials, 3D Printing, SMT – Surface Mount Technology, OTS – Open Technology Solutions, SFS – Smart Factory Solutions, IPC – Institute for Printed Circuits. These sources also give you exclusive access to CEO interviews, webinars, white papers, new products, panel discussions and videos interviews from trades shows / conferences / tech open days / networking. If necessary, your subscription can be cancelled at any time!

Publisher

Global SMT and Packaging

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2019

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

331 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   FUJI launch new entry-level to midrange CLT-FG mounter

   Kikuo Kondo and Yasuaki Masuda discuss the growth of FUJI in India, since partnering with NMTronics in 1999. The relationship relies heavily on coordinating support, training and future development together with feedback from Indian manufacturers.The latest machine, making its debut at the show, is the CLT-FG, which is aimed at the entry-level to mid-volume. It ultilises the same feeders and software and has many of the deatures of larger machines. This makes upwards migration to larger machine very straightforward as production levels grow.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Koh Young expands its manufacturing capabilities for their global customer base

   Peter Shin runs South East Asia operations for Koh Young, based in Singapore. He explains the key markets in Asia and how the Koh Young are in strong demand among the hyperscalers and major manufacturers.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   TRI expands geographically and launch new advanced packaging inspection equipment

   Robert Yebra talks about the geographical expansion of TRI and the product expansion into semiconductor advanced packaging. The company has already developed a wafer inspection system and will standardize a panel inspection model soon.TRI also manufacturers wire bond inspection equipment and die bond inspection.

Who has been a guest on Global SMT Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christian Vega
• Richard Osborne
• John Mitchell
• Bill Cordoso
• Joy McKnight

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

182,309

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.