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20 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2025 F E AT U R E I N T E RV I E W by N o l a n J o h n s o n , I - C o n n e ct 0 07 Simplifying Software Integration for Every Factory A s a leading provider of factory digitalization solutions for electronics manufacturers, Cogiscan is at the heart of the software integration process. Davina McDonnell, director of marketing and product management, discusses how Cogiscan ensures that customers are ready to integrate and what it looks for in ensuring a quick and appropri- ate installation. Nolan Johnson: Davina, with all the other changes going on in the industry, both in terms of capa- bilities and market environment, is now the right time to integrate new software tools into the man- ufacturing flow? What are the drivers? Davina McDonnell: There certainly is a lot going on right now, and capital investments aren't as cheap as they used to be. Many small- to mid-sized man- ufacturers need to make the most of what they already have in terms of equipment and resources. We're seeing that C-level management is more eager to leverage technology improvements in inefficient areas on the production floor and is prior- itizing these improvements with SMART objectives. The right software tools can help them along this journey by reducing waste and improving produc- tion efficiency. Of course, the ubiquitous nature of good software in our everyday lives (e.g., smart thermostats, remotely starting the car, home automation, vehicle infotain- ment, smartphone apps) means that the personaliza-