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May 8, 2025 | Creative ElectronEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Creative Electron, the largest U.S. manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems for the electronics industry, is proud to announce the addition of two seasoned leaders to its executive team: Wagner Lima as Marketing Director and Giancarlo De La Garza as SMT Business Unit Director.
These appointments mark a strategic move to support Creative Electron’s continued growth in surface mount technology (SMT), semiconductor inspection, and manufacturing solutions.
Wagner Lima, an accomplished global marketing strategist, brings a wealth of experience in brand development, digital transformation, and customer engagement. With a career spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, Wagner will lead Creative Electron’s marketing initiatives, driving awareness, demand generation, and thought leadership across key verticals.
Giancarlo De La Garza joins as SMT Business Unit Director, overseeing the company’s expanding line of solutions tailored for surface mount and electronics manufacturing. With deep expertise in technical sales leadership, operations, and customer success, Giancarlo will spearhead product direction, strategic partnerships, and customer delivery for the SMT sector.
“These additions reflect our commitment to strengthening Creative Electron’s leadership in the electronics manufacturing space,” said Dr. Bill Cardoso, CEO of Creative Electron. “Wagner and Giancarlo bring a rare mix of strategic thinking, technical knowledge, and execution ability. They will play a critical role in scaling our impact globally.”
Creative Electron’s X-ray solutions, including the TruView™ Fusion and TruView™ PC2, are widely recognized for innovation, reliability, and customizability in applications spanning counterfeit detection, BGA inspection, parts counting, and quality control.
These leadership expansions are a key step in the company’s mission to deliver high-performance inspection systems that help customers “See the Invisible™”.
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