SAN JOSE -- The world market for selective soldering equipment is projected to exceed $43.8 million by 2015, according to a new study by Global Industry Analysts.

The research firm says implementation of highly complex board designs, constraints in wave and hand soldering, increasing cost, and low reliability rate as well as increasing high-mix production are behind the demand. The improved capability of selective soldering equipment to deliver superior soldering joints, highest rate of production, lowest DPM, and efficient management of smaller lots is also a contributor, the firm said.

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