Events

Mek (Marantz Electronics) has returned from last week’s IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim. With a reported turnout of around 9,000 attendees, the event provided a solid opportunity to touch base with the industry and gauge the current direction of North American manufacturing. The show itself was steady, and for our team, it was a productive three days of reconnecting with long-time partners and meeting new faces looking to solve real-world inspection challenges. The Ongoing Relevance…
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We’re heading back to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2026, and we’d like to invite you to visit us at Booth 1614 from March 17–19. As manufacturers face increasing demands for high-density, high-mix production, our focus this year is on demonstrating how our AOI systems monitor the entire assembly process—from start to finish—more efficiently. Featured Systems: SpectorBOX X1: A dedicated bottom up AOI solution for precise 3D inspection of complex through-hole assemblies. VeriSpector: An assembly…
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A few weeks ago, the Mek team headed to Munich for Productronica — the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production. This year’s event was bigger than ever, with over 1,600 exhibitors and a 20% increase in visitors, surpassing 47,000 attendees. Among them, our stand welcomed a good contingent from Germany — naturally — followed closely by visitors from Italy, reflecting the official figures reported by the organisers. After a hectic setup day…
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Shoich Rashed, Sales Director for Mek, recently completed a week-long tour across Northern Italy and Tuscany, meeting with both existing clients and prospective customers. The tour was conducted alongside Mek’s Italian representatives, Fabrizio Bassanello and Gian Paulo Barison of Laryo Srl. Visiting 11 companies—sometimes fitting in as many as four meetings in a day, thanks to the Italian tradition of working late—the trip combined stunning scenery, delicious cuisine, and productive business conversations! During the tour,…
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Last week, we had the pleasure of taking our latest Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) innovations to IPC APEX EXPO 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center (March 18-20), and the experience was better than we’d anticipated. From Stand 1632, we showcased how smarter inspections translate to bigger savings. The attendance exceeded our projections, and we walked away with a solid bunch of promising leads, setting the stage for some exciting follow-ups in the weeks ahead. Our…
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We’re heading to IPC APEX EXPO 2025 this March, and we’re bringing some of our latest innovations in Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) with us. From March 18-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center, you’ll find us at Stand 1632—ready to showcase how smarter inspections can lead to better performance, higher efficiency, and serious cost savings. What’s New? Meet the PowerSpector JSAz 550 Our new PowerSpector JSAz 550 desktop AOI system has had a serious upgrade. We’ve…
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