{"id":19134,"date":"2025-12-04T18:10:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/?p=19134"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T04:31:08","slug":"industry-leaders-koh-young-fuji-america-and-creative-electron-unite-to-launch-the-smt-future-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/industry-leaders-koh-young-fuji-america-and-creative-electron-unite-to-launch-the-smt-future-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Leaders Koh Young, Fuji America, and Creative Electron Unite to Launch The SMT Future Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19134\" class=\"elementor elementor-19134\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9217d6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default 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decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19159 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d19m5rauv1cd5h.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/08132943\/The-Future-SMT-Experience-Building68328-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d19m5rauv1cd5h.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/08132943\/The-Future-SMT-Experience-Building68328-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d19m5rauv1cd5h.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/08132943\/The-Future-SMT-Experience-Building68328-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d19m5rauv1cd5h.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/08132943\/The-Future-SMT-Experience-Building68328-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d19m5rauv1cd5h.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/08132943\/The-Future-SMT-Experience-Building68328.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/h4><p><em><strong>Seoul, Korea<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Three of electronics manufacturing&#8217;s most innovative companies announced the formation of THE SMT FUTURE EXPERIENCE, an independent collaborative venue designed to accelerate innovation and define the future of SMT manufacturing. Founding partners Koh Young, Fuji America, and Creative Electron will unite their technologies and expertise in a first-of-its-kind facility opening in San Marcos, California.<\/p><p>More than a lab, more than a showroom. THE SMT FUTURE EXPERIENCE is where cutting-edge concepts become manufacturing reality through unprecedented supplier collaboration. The venue features a live SMT production line, collaborative workspaces, and educational facilities where industry leaders can innovate, experiment, educate, and collaborate openly.<\/p><blockquote><p>&#8220;The electronics manufacturing industry has long operated in competitive silos,&#8221; said Dr. Bill Cardoso, CEO of Creative Electron. &#8220;THE SMT FUTURE EXPERIENCE breaks down those barriers, creating an environment where the best minds in the industry can work together to solve the complex challenges facing modern manufacturing.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote><h4><strong>The facility will serve multiple functions:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>A permanent exploration and demonstration space showcasing the latest SMT advancements<\/li><li>Educational programs developing the next generation of manufacturing talent<\/li><li>Collaborative workspaces where industry partners co-create solutions<\/li><li>Regular technology summits defining the future direction of electronics manufacturing<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Launch Event: Setting the 2026 Manufacturing Agenda<\/strong><\/h4><p>THE SMT FUTURE EXPERIENCE will officially launch with a two-day event on February 11-12, 2026, featuring intensive summits designed for manufacturing decision-makers:<\/p><h4><strong>DAY 1 | February 11 &#8211; EMS COO SUMMIT <\/strong><\/h4><p>&#8211; An Operational Excellence Summit for COOs, VPs of Operations, and manufacturing or engineering leaders ready to transform their production environments. Join expert presenters and industry peers to tackle your biggest operational challenges and discover proven strategies for measurable improvement.<\/p><h4><strong>DAY 2 | February 12 <\/strong><\/h4><p>&#8211; AI in Electronics Manufacturing Summit &#8211; The AI revolution is here. Learn how to build a successful AI strategy that delivers real results in your manufacturing environment, not just hype, but practical implementation roadmaps. If you are building an AI strategy, then you will not want to miss this event.<\/p><blockquote><p>&#8220;This launch event will set the agenda for operational excellence throughout 2026,&#8221; said Philip Stoten, Event Director. &#8220;We&#8217;re bringing together the industry&#8217;s brightest minds to tackle the most pressing challenges in manufacturing from operational optimization to AI integration.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote><p>The venue&#8217;s founding partners represent comprehensive coverage of critical SMT manufacturing needs:<\/p><ul><li>Koh Young contributes world-class 3D inspection and measurement solutions, enabling manufacturers to achieve the highest quality standards through advanced AI-powered inspection technology.<\/li><li>Fuji America brings industry-leading placement technology and automation expertise, helping manufacturers achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy in electronics assembly.<\/li><li>Creative Electron provides cutting-edge X-ray inspection systems, offering manufacturers critical visibility into component quality and assembly integrity.<br \/>Registration for the February 11-12 launch event is limited to 250 industry leaders to ensure meaningful collaboration and engagement. Additional details and registration information will be available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureexperienced.com\/\">https:\/\/www.futureexperienced.com\/<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7e8c0c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"a7e8c0c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12ad0fd\" data-id=\"12ad0fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00be896 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"00be896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c737ad elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c737ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>About The SMT Future Experience<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The SMT Future Experience is an independent collaborative venue dedicated to accelerating innovation in electronics manufacturing. Through partnerships with industry-leading equipment suppliers and a commitment to open collaboration, THE SMT FUTURE EXPERIENCE provides a permanent environment where cutting-edge concepts become manufacturing reality. Located in San Marcos, California, the facility features a live SMT production line, educational programs, and collaborative workspaces designed to transform how the industry innovates together. <br \/>For more information contact event director Philip Stoten on <a href=\"mailto:phil@wearescoop.com\">phil@wearescoop.com<\/a> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cf9b7e elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"6cf9b7e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed6c20e\" data-id=\"ed6c20e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7efc28 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c7efc28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a650851 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a650851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>About Koh Young Technology, Inc.<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Koh Young helps manufacturers prevent defects, stabilize processes, and increase throughput. Since 2002, the<br \/>company has led True3D\u2122 measurement-based metrology and inspection, beginning with the industry\u2019s first 3D solder<br \/>paste inspection system using patented dual-projection Moir\u00e9 technology. Building on that foundation, Koh Young<br \/>addresses complex applications including machined parts, press-fit and through-hole pins, conformal coatings,<br \/>dispensed materials, and semiconductor packaging. A continuous innovation mindset and a customer-focused R&amp;D<br \/>approach underpin its leadership. With global operations and regional teams, Koh Young provides local support, training,<br \/>and process expertise that turn inspection data into decisive, closed-loop action for a smarter factory. Learn more about<br \/>True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions at <a href=\"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\">www.kohyoung.com.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b4c132 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b4c132\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c23046b\" data-id=\"c23046b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d23392f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d23392f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d45f2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7d45f2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Release Absolute No.1 Inspection Company Industry Leaders Koh Young, Fuji America, and Creative Electron Unite to Launch The SMT Future Experience A Success Story of Global Harmonization, Operational Efficiency, and Strategic Vision for the Future Seoul, Korea \u2013 Three of electronics manufacturing&#8217;s most innovative companies announced the formation of THE SMT FUTURE EXPERIENCE, an [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19159,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[49,51],"tags":[247,212,266],"class_list":["post-19134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-news","category-press-release","tag-247","tag-kya","tag-kye"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19134"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19163,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19134\/revisions\/19163"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kohyoung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}