Few initiatives deliver a faster productivity payoff than reducing setup time. In the July 2026 issue of SMT007 Magazine, we examine how manufacturers are applying single-minute exchange of die (SMED) principles to reduce downtime, increase throughput, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
This month's issue features a discussion with Mycronic's Robert Helleday and Göran Frank on the role of material flow, software integration, and offline preparation in accelerating changeovers. Nolan Johnson also explores the hidden costs of setup inefficiencies, explains the fundamentals of SMED, and presents a step-by-step roadmap showing how EMS companies can reduce changeover times while unlocking significant additional production capacity.
Additional coverage includes articles by Jennie Hwang, Nash Bell, Rob Ronan, Dr. Stanton Rak, Leo Lambert, and Filiberto Severiano talking about his company’s success in Mexico.
