SMTconnect is touring Germany in early 2020 and, together with selected partners, is offering interested companies top-class market data, plenty of networking potential and information about the trade fair under the motto 'Meet and Treat'. At the kick-off event in Munich in mid-November, 29 participants learned about exclusive market data from the EMS industry and then exchanged ideas over breakfast. The focus of this meeting was on contract manufacturing. Dieter G. Weiss (in4ma) gave a presentation on the current market situation.
According to Weiss, contract manufacturers from the D-A-CH region can look back on many strengths and opportunities, as they represent the largest market in Europe and are characterized by a high level of technical expertise and a willingness to innovate. However, the challenges lie in the fact that the proportion of small companies is quite high, which often lack market knowledge, insufficient marketing and a small customer base.
"The EMS industry is in upheaval, requirements are increasing, structures are changing and new EMS customers are entering the market. Without sensible marketing and the communication of a clear marketing message for the market, EMS companies will not be able to operate in the future," says Weiss. "Anyone who wants to plan for tomorrow's success today will be at SMTconnect."
The meet-and-treat tour offers four more dates in early 2020: In Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Dresden and Düsseldorf, interested companies in the field of electronics manufacturing can learn more at the presentation 'Trends in the component industry - market and technology', which will be held by ZVEI.
