PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High demand for reliable and flexible equipment from the medical device market encourages manufacturers of surface mount technology (SMT) equipment to develop highly advanced machines. From the perspective of competition, aspects such as accuracy, parts handling, and speed requirements remain at the forefront, prompting major end users, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers to offer high-tech solutions. Due to the mission-critical nature of medical devices, these companies direct their core focus toward enhancing quality and sophistication.