Analyst Evaluation SMT Machines

							Analyst Questions to evaluate SMT machines manufacturers competitive performance in the market
Definitions: The buyers refer to Contract Electronics Manufacturers (sometimes called EMS/ODM) and Equipment Distributors. SMT refers to Surface Mount Technologies. SMT manufacturers under evaluations are Siemens, Panasonic, Fuji. Questions post: 1. What are the buyers buying criteria for Surface Mount Technologies machines? 2. How do the major SMT manufacturers stack-up against one another? 3. What are the SMT manufacturers’ price points? 4. How important is quality to the buyers? 5. How do you view Siemens SMT machines versus their competitors (Panasonic/Fuji)? 6. How are Siemens better/worse compare to their competitors (Panasonic/Fuji)?

7. What are the key operating issues that the buyers have encountered
with Siemens machines?
1

1

Kbxssk1