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tionally, Schmoll prioritized the creation of fully in-house automated solutions to enhance effi- ciency and production consistency. e main goal was to refine both processes and machines to achieve even better results for customers. e continued evolution of these tech- nologies has made them a significant part of Schmoll's product portfolio. At the same time, the company has continued to advance its drilling, routing, and X-ray machines, intro- ducing new solutions to meet the ever-chang- ing demands of the PCB industry. Laser machine assembly was part of Schmoll's factory in the early 2010s. A current photo of the Schmoll factory. Summary Schmoll has consistently responded to mar- ket/industry challenges by developing new technologies and refining existing processes. Many of today's standard industry practices originated as technological advancements pio- neered by Schmoll Maschinen. By continuously innovating in mechanical and optical processes, we remain one step ahead and now, we have grown into a factory capable of producing 100 machines per month. PCB007 In future columns, Simon and I will explore the key technical challenges in mechanical and optical pro- cesses shaping the industry today, while looking into the future at the same time. Kurt Palmer is the president of Schmoll America. MARCH 2025 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 35