PALO ALTO, CA – Arch Systems, the leading provider of AI-powered data and analytics solutions for manufacturing operations, today announced a strategic partnership with NMTronics to implement next-generation AI-driven intelligence in all manufacturing sites of SyrmaSGS Technology Limited to boost productivity, improve quality, and reduce costs.

SyrmaSGS’s adoption of Arch’s AI-driven platform underscores Arch’s role as a trusted partner to the world’s top manufacturers. SyrmaSGS is deploying the Arch Platform across its facilities to provide production teams with real-time, AI-powered insights. Early results show higher line utilization, less downtime, and improved quality.

“Our partnership with NMTronics and Arch Systems brings AI-driven intelligence directly to our production lines, and will make all our manufacturing sites at par with Global EMS benchmarks,” said Mr. JS Gujral, Co-Founder & Managing Director, SyrmaSGS Technology Limited. “Having real-time, prescriptive insights at the shopfloor level helps our teams act faster, improve equipment uptime, and deliver consistent quality across our facilities.”

By uniting Arch’s AI-driven manufacturing intelligence with NMTronics’ India market leadership and local expertise, the partnership enables Indian manufacturers to achieve operational excellence without costly infrastructure overhauls.

“India’s manufacturing growth is accelerating, and NMTronics is uniquely positioned to help customers adopt next-generation solutions,” said Andrew Scheuermann,
Co-Founder and CEO of Arch Systems. “Together, we can deliver measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and quality while driving down costs.”

“Arch’s AI-driven platform is a natural fit for our portfolio,” said Soni Saran Singh, Founder, Managing Director & CEO of NMTronics India. “Combined with our nationwide presence and technical expertise, we can help customers increase output, reduce waste, and strengthen their competitive position.”

Arch’s Platform connects to virtually any shopfloor machine or system, unlocking data for real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, and prescriptive guidance. With Arch AI acting as an expert copilot, operators, engineers, and executives alike gain

insights that improve yield, optimize utilization, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Together, Arch and NMTronics deliver the intelligence and support manufacturers need to compete in an increasingly data-driven global market.
This collaboration marks another milestone in Arch Systems’ global expansion strategy, underscoring its commitment to enabling manufacturers worldwide to achieve operational excellence through data and AI.

About Arch Systems

Arch Systems transforms factory intelligence with AI-driven solutions that help manufacturers optimize operations, reduce downtime, and maximize efficiency. Purpose-built for factories by manufacturing and data experts, Arch AI acts as an expert copilot, reading dashboards, synthesizing data, and delivering real-time, prescriptive guidance to operators, engineers, and executives without costly infrastructure overhauls.

About Syrma SGS Technology Ltd

Syrma SGS Technology Ltd is a leading electronics manufacturing services provider offering turnkey engineering and manufacturing solutions. Serving diverse sectors including automotive, healthcare, industrial appliances, IT, consumer products, and railways, Syrma operates multiple manufacturing facilities across India, with R&D centers in Chennai, Gurgaon, and Stuttgart, Germany.

About NMTronics India Pvt. Limited

NMTronics equips manufacturers, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, with advanced capital equipment and technology. NMTronics provides a single-window solution, specializing in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), solar energy systems, EV solutions, and high-precision automation. NMTronics’ integrated approach combines over 25 years of sales, service, and engineering, leveraging technology from over 40 global partners to deliver comprehensive solutions. NMTronics is your Partners in Technology.

Baltimore, MD – September 2025 – The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a trusted provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, and The Training Connection LLC (TTC-LLC) will exhibit at PCB West 2025, taking place Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. Visitors are invited to Booth 113 to explore the companies’ complementary expertise in test engineering services and workforce development for the electronics industry.

TTCI delivers high-reliability test development and turnkey solutions for industries where precision is critical, including aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR-registered provider, TTCI supports both high-mix and high-volume production with comprehensive services such as:

• In-Circuit Test (ICT) development and board testing for Keysight (Agilent) 3070 and Teradyne TestStation/GR228X platforms
• Flying Probe Testing with Digitaltest MTS-500 and Seica Pilot V8 systems for flexible prototype and low-volume inspection
• Boundary-Scan Testing using XJTAG and Keysight x1149 tools for non-intrusive diagnostics
• Functional Test Development with Keysight TS-5000/TS-8900 and InteFun2700 platforms for complete product validation
• Specialty test accessories including Feasa LED Analyzer and SMH FlashRunner microcontroller programmer

With more than 45 years of hands-on expertise, TTCI enables manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market, ensure product quality, and streamline production workflows.

Alongside TTCI, attendees can also meet with The Training Connection LLC (TTC-LLC), a leader in professional development and certification for the electronics manufacturing industry. TTC-LLC provides training in Electronics, SMT Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and Quality, helping professionals stay competitive in today’s fast-evolving market. As an active member of IPC and SMTA, TTC-LLC offers industry-recognized programs from its offices in Hunt Valley, MD, Baldwin, MD, and Tampa, FL, making training accessible nationwide.

Together, TTCI and TTC-LLC bring a powerful combination of technical expertise and workforce training—equipping customers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the electronics sector.

To schedule a meeting or learn more, visit https://ttci.com/ and https://ttc-llc.us/.

About The Test Connection Inc.

The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI) is a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, serving a diverse range of industries. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, TTCI also believes in giving back to the community through meaningful charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.ttci.com.

Minneapolis, MN - The SMTA is proud to honor the 2025 “Members of Distinction” award recipients who have shown exceptional dedication to the association and the electronics manufacturing industry.

The association's highest honor, the Founder's Award, recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions to the industry, as well as support and service to the SMTA. This year, the organization selected Dave Hillman to receive this prestigious award. A member since 2001, Dave's involvement in the SMTA goes back to the mid-1990s with regularly recurring roles as an author or presenter of over 80 papers or presentations at SMTA events, and a technical committee member for several conferences.

The Technical Distinction Award recognizes individuals who have made significant and continuing technical contributions to the association. This year the Awards Committee selected Keith Sweatman, Nihon Superior, as the recipient of this award. Since 2003, Keith has been an enthusiastic and active participant in SMTA events, contributing as a speaker, authoring over 50 technical papers, technical committee member, and a supporter of knowledge-sharing forums.

The Excellence in Leadership Award honors strong leaders who continue to support and elevate the association. This year the award goes to Jessica Molloy, Asteria Sales & Marketing. Jessica has been an officer in the Capital Chapter and served on various committees since joining SMTA as a member in 2018. Her efforts range from leading marketing campaigns to facilitating collaboration across industry regions and sectors. The SMTA thanks Jessica for her many valuable years of service.

The Excellence in International Leadership Award recognizes members who have provided outstanding support and leadership to the SMTA's international members, chapters, or educational programs. The recipient selected for this award is Eduardo Ortiz, USM Reps. Eduardo joined SMTA in 2006 and is one of the founding officers of the Mexico-Juarez Chapter since 2019. Through his leadership the chapter has made a massive impact connecting industry with academia to empower a stronger electronics manufacturing workforce in the region with hands on training and university programming.

Celestica received the SMTA+ Corporate Partnership Award this year. As a Corporate Gold member, Celestica has shown support at every level of the association from supporting global and chapter leadership positions to technical contributions for conferences and committees. They embody the SMTA mission by encouraging employees to become members, attend meetings, and share their knowledge. Celestica is most deserving of this honor.

SMTA has recognized exceptional individual and corporate members for their immeasurable contributions to the association since 1994.

View details at the website: https://smta.org/page/current-recipients

Newly released software for the company’s YRP10, YRP10e, and YSP10 printers ensures the squeegee stays in continuous contact with the solder paste roll when changing direction after each print. This novel “belly roll” cuts the turnaround time between each print cycle, as well as preserving solder-paste condition and reducing waste.

Also new, parts database auto-setting assists with mounter setup to place equivalent components produced by different manufacturers, which can have differing package dimensions. Where typical programming approaches require corrections to be applied manually, auto-setting ensures the mounter always uses the appropriate X-Y coordinates, cutting changeover time and ensuring optimum end of line yield.

In addition to the printing and mounting enhancements, Shuichi Imai, Sales General Manager for Europe, Yamaha Robotics SMT Section, introduced further new tools joining the YSUP software suite. “We are committed to setting the pace of intelligent factory innovation, helping production teams elevate their productivity. Today we are announcing advanced capabilities including auto-teaching and powerful remote controls.”

Updates to the YSUP-PG programming tools automate component-placement teaching, including optimising X-Y alignment, mounting angle, and polarity, and aligning position-reference coordinates with board fiducials. The new Auto-Teach functions further extend the advanced capabilities of YSUP-PG Visual Data Editor, which include real-time drawing and desktop trial mounting to show quickly and clearly how programs will perform.

For production teams, new features in Yamaha Intelligent Factory tools send important notifications directly to operators’ mobile devices, including parts-remaining alerts and nozzle and feeder warnings. The information lets operators address routine issues immediately, from wherever they are in the factory, boosting workplace efficiency. There are also convenient new tools for  transferring tasks (see image), which help floor leaders, operators, and maintenance staff to coordinate their activities efficiently. In addition, more powerful remote controls for printing and placement, enriched with error images, help operators prioritise important alarm notifications and accelerate recovery, working directly from their mobiles.

Transferring tasks between operators’ mobiles enhances factory efficiency.

The new capabilities build on the extensive software tools already available in the YSUP suite, which include programming and scheduling, managing materials, monitoring production performance, traceability, and maintenance.

For more information, please visit smt.yamaha-motor-robotics.eu.