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Where Is Direct Imaging Headed? I N T E RV I E W W I T H D E N N I S P U S C H , S C H M O L L M AS C H I N E N Dennis Pusch, sales and business development manager for direct imaging at Schmoll Maschinen, examined the latest developments in UV light source technologies and the real-world trade-offs manufacturers must consider. If you're evaluating an imaging system upgrade or simply want to understand where the technology is headed, this interview is well worth your time. Nomenil Aims to Make Additive Manufacturing Production-Ready I N T E RV I E W W I T H BAS L E G R A N D A N D D R . LU CA GAU T E RO, N O M E N I L Can additive manufacturing finally move be- yond niche applications and into mainstream PCB pro- duction? Nomenil founders Bas Le Grand and Dr. Luca Gautero believe the answer lies not in the hardware, but in the software. Drawing on years of inkjet experi- ence, they're developing tools designed to make addi- tive manufacturing more predictable, scalable, and ac- cessible for manufacturers. Automation as a Survival Strategy I N T E RV I E W W I T H AU R E L I J U S B E L EC K I S, E L I N TA RO B OT I C S Aurelijus Beleckis, head of robotics at Lithuania-based Elinta Ro- botics, challenged manufacturers to rethink how they evaluate automa- tion investments. Elinta has been growing its robotics business for 10 years and is the leading Lithuanian company in this market. In this in- terview, Aurelijus explains the value of automation, even in regions with high labor costs, and why delaying automation may be a far greater risk than the investment itself. Aurelijus Beleckis Bas Le Grand Dr. Luca Gautero Dennis Pusch JULY 2026 I I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE 49 To continue reading, click here. To continue reading, click here. To continue reading, click here.