Since its founding in 1987, Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machinery (IM) has been a pioneer in the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Factory Automation (FA) sectors. With a legacy rooted in precision engineering and innovation, Yamaha has built a reputation for delivering high-quality machines and services that adapt to the evolving needs of global manufacturing. At APEX 2026, Yamaha Motor Robotics Division proudly showcases its latest advancements, continuing its commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer success.
Universal Instruments Corp.
Universal Instruments is a global leader in advanced automation assembly, empowering manufacturers to build smarter, faster, and more reliably. Our solutions span intelligent surface mount platforms, advanced semiconductor packaging, industry-leading through-hole systems, and flexible automation for complex assemblies. Combined with powerful line software, expert global services, and a world-class process laboratory, we help customers overcome today’s toughest manufacturing challenges and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Trans-Tec America
As the leading distributor of Yamaha SMT equipment solutions in North America, Trans-Tec America is one of the longest-standing global partners for integrated modular assembly lines worldwide. With dedicated industry experience spanning from its inception in 1988, Trans-Tec has developed an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional products and services. Please see us for your Yamaha, Nutek, Heller, Fanuc, Inovaxe, MB Tech, and Aurotek needs.
SMT Union LLC
SMT Union is a premier global supplier of new and pre-owned Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment, delivering high-precision solutions to the electronics manufacturing industry. With decades of expertise, we specialize in providing comprehensive SMT machinery, feeders, placement systems, and advanced inspection technologies. We are an authorized distributor of Seamark and Maker Ray SMT and THT inspection equipment. Primarily serving the North American market, SMT Union is committed to exceptional customer service, offering tailored solutions that optimize production efficiency and quality.
Smartsol Technologies
SMarTsol is a privately owned company founded in 2012 by a group of Mexican Leaders with the clear purpose to make a differentiator of the Technology-Services Companies for the High Technology Industry in México. Our Investors works actively on the Sales, Service and Management of the Company, having an average experience of 25 years on Operations, Process Development, Services, and Sales.
Panasonic Connect
Panasonic Connect is your digital transformation partner. Are you looking to reduce costs, increase equipment utilization and improve product quality? Panasonic—one of the world’s largest manufacturers—can help you plan, select, and implement a smart, connected solution that solves these challenges by increasing efficiency, enhancing operational visibility and better controlling end-to-end production. We use these same technology solutions in Panasonic factories today where we combine multiple manufacturing solutions with technology partners into integrated turnkey solutions. | TOUGHBOOK© rugged computers, mobile solutions, and professional services provide dependability and reliability in the toughest environments, making anywhere around the world TOUGHBOOK Territory. Border agencies trust Panasonic’s products to ensure durability and reliability regardless of operating conditions. Panasonic provides U.S.-based, industry-leading service and support and a lower total cost of ownership. For more than 27 years, Panasonic has been engineering mobile solutions for officers and agents who face demanding environments where failure has real consequences. | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged laptops and tablets, mobile solutions, and professional services help workers stay connected and operate efficiently and productively wherever their work takes them. | Panasonic Connect is changing the way work is done by delivering purpose-built mobile technology solutions designed to keep first responders more connected and efficient. Panasonic TOUGHBOOK are manufactured with the evolving needs of our users in mind and are engineered to stand up to the most challenging conditions. In addition to the TOUGHBOOK devices, Panasonic Connect and its partners offer a wide array of solutions, services, and accessories customized for law enforcement. | At Panasonic Professional Video and Audio Systems North America (a business unit of Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.) we bring a unique ecosystem of connected solutions for broadcast and live entertainment to help production teams create unforgettable viewer experiences as they embrace IP-based workflows. With the growing demand to make every moment live and capture high-quality content, creators need flexible, reliable, and intuitive solutions that cut through the noise to deliver an exceptional viewer experience. Our video and audio solutions support a range of key markets, from sports broadcast studios, classrooms, and corporate environments to broadcast, live media, production, and connected meeting rooms. | Panasonic Connect is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services for the connected enterprise. Our diverse portfolio of solutions includes rugged devices, industrial equipment, and digital content tools, catering to the public sector, federal government, education, immersive entertainment, food services and manufacturing industries. It is our role to listen to our customers and work closely with our community of partners, innovators and integrators to provide the right technologies to address our customers’ needs. | Panasonic Connect purpose-built TOUGHBOOK® solutions of rugged computers, software, and services ensure durability, long battery life, reliable connectivity, low failure rates, industry-leading service and support, and a lower total cost of ownership. TOUGHBOOK solutions help the mining industry stay connected and operate efficiently, safely, and productively. | At Panasonic, we harness our decades of expertise and listen to our customers to provide innovative, forward-looking solutions that help you reach specific goals and meet evolving industry demands. What sets us apart as a leading technology provider is our ecosystem of partners, innovators and integrators that we work with to connect customers to the right technologies that move your business forward. Panasonic provides the products, software, expertise and support to bring your creative vision to life. With our suite of solutions, you can easily capture, create, and deliver transformative live experiences from start to finish. Our flexible and reliable hardware and software is engineered to work seamlessly together, or integrate easily with existing audiovisual equipment. | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK laptops, tablets, and services deliver durable, reliable, long-lasting connectivity for efficient mobile work.