A professional overview of the InnoElectro 2025 exhibition
Every year InnoElectro is an important meeting point for the electronics industry. This year again, many manufacturers and distributors presented their latest developments, from PCB manufacturing and testing to automation and robotics solutions.
Below is a brief summary of the main technological trends and types of tools that have been highlighted this year.
Experience, technologies, trends
AOI systems: 2D or 3D?
There are still two main solutions for automatic optical inspection (AOI) on the market: 2D and 3D systems. 3D AOI equipment is capable of providing a perspective view of the PCB under inspection, but many manufacturers stress that 2D mode remains important for detailed inspection of solder defects.
Alternative soldering solutions
Several exhibitors presented automated soldering units that use a soldering iron head and solder wire dispenser moving on an X-Y-Z axis. These devices perform soldering one at a time, similar to manual soldering, but work at a steady and fast pace. They have the advantage of not requiring flux spray and allow for denser part layouts.
The role of artificial intelligence in design
The conference section of the exhibition also featured a number of interesting presentations, including on the role of artificial intelligence in PCB and hardware design. It was concluded that AI can currently mainly make suggestions based on previous designs, but that their final adoption and integration remains an engineering responsibility.
The presence of young talent
The exhibition was also an opportunity for young engineers and university students to showcase their own developments. BME students, for example, presented their rocket project “Prometheus“, which has been successfully competing in international competitions.
InnoElectro 2025 has once again confirmed its role as one of the most important industrial meeting places in the region. The wide spectrum of technologies and solutions presented illustrated the evolution of the electronics industry, with a focus on automation, reliable quality control and new types of integrated systems.
If you’re interested in these trends or have questions about a specific technology solution, we’re happy to discuss our experience. Contact us at one of our contact details!
