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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2025 Shorts Voices of the Industry: Exploring Technology Market Dynamics and AI's Impact Real Time with... productronica The Future of Manufacturing: AI & MES In Every Issue MilAero007 Highlights SMT007 Top 10 Career Opportunities Educational Resources Advertiser Index 32 37 38 62 65 70 71 D EC E M B E R 2 0 2 5 The Latest in Automation When customer requirements shift, the smartest response isn't always new equipment—it's stronger, more strategic automation. As demands for higher throughput, tighter yields, and greater capacity grow, automation becomes essential. In this issue, we explore the newest solutions reshaping production and examine how today's market dynamics are driving these trends. Feature Articles Get Uncomfortable or Get Run Over: How AI Is Reshaping the EMS Industry by Mark Wolfe Cutting Through the Noise in Component Sourcing by Brittany Martin What's Driving the Market in Inspection Equipment? by Nolan Johnson Feature Interviews Is Material Handling the Last Frontier of Automation? with David Ly Nordson Rolls Out New Features for Auto Sector with Jeanine Norlin and Roberta Foster-Smith Feature Columns Nolan's Notes: A Tribute to Iola—and Automation by Nolan Johnson Smart Automation: When It's Time to Replace SMT Equipment by Josh Casper Articles Rethinking Soldering for Energy-efficient PCB Design by Daniele Perico Control at the Core: Intelligent Power Management by Stanton Rak 8 34 40 14 24 6 20 46 54