Anthony Ambrose, President & CEO, Data I/O Corporation

Look for YAMAHA to move briskly ahead in 2018 with additional Machine to Machine (M2M) Solutions for Factory 4.0 and updates to existing machines, expanding component range and speed.

Advancements in automated feeder technology, 3-D MID assembly, alignment tolerance and throughput will dramatically improve our already robust machine offerings. Many of these new technologies will be on display at IPC/APEX Expo 2018 in Booth #2333.

Additionally, our new state of the art factory in Hamamatsu has significantly improved synergies across all of our product lines, and has already increased production capacity by 50% to meet increasing demands for machines worldwide. The further integration of iPulse and Sigma Engineering into Yamaha's core engineering groups enables us to develop new and customized solutions more rapidly, matching the increased pace of technology innovation.

Stay tuned for several new product releases and updates in 2018 that will further expand our SMT Portfolio, delivering a true Total Line Solution to our customers.