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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2018 Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, virtual reality/augmented reality/mixed real- ity (VR/AR/MR)—and now extended reality (XR)—these are just a few of the trends that are expected to shape the world we are living in today. How will these megatrends impact PCB manufacturing and assembly? We find out in this issue of SMT007 Magazine. MEGATRENDS IoT: Driving Change in Manufacturing by Stephen Las Marias XR Update: Emerging Realities by Dan Feinberg How CIM and IoT Can Make Your Factory Smart by Zac Elliott AI-Powered Inspection Interview with Peter Krippner Innovation is the Motto, Efficiency is the Aim: The Smart Robot Revolution is Here by Pratik Kirve FEATURE COLUMNS: Artificial Intelligence: Super-Exciting, Ultra-Competitive by Dr. Jennie S. Hwang Are Megatrends Putting Your Product at Megarisk? by Eric Camden 18 36 46 56 64 12 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 • FEATURED CONTENT 36 18 46 56 64