# That SCOOPshow - Season 6, Productronica 2021 - Carsten Salewski, Viscom AG

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2021-11-04
- Length: 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-04-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-carsten-salewski-viscom-ag

## Summary

Carsten Salewski, Member of the Executive Board at Viscom AG, discusses the company's strategy and new product launches at Productronica 2021. He highlights the launch of a modular inline X-ray series for semiconductor and heavy-duty automotive applications, as well as the integration of AI-based algorithms for void and via detection. Salewski also addresses the supply chain challenges, noting that while raw material sourcing is difficult, Viscom's centralized operations in Hanover provide better control, and the shift to electric mobility is driving significant growth in battery inspection.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-04-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-carsten-salewski-viscom-ag#t=6) Introduction: Productronica 2021 expectations and market context
- [3:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-04-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-carsten-salewski-viscom-ag#t=218) Viscom product launches: Modular inline X-ray and solar paste inspection
- [7:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-04-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-carsten-salewski-viscom-ag#t=429) Supply chain challenges and the shift to electric mobility
- [9:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-04-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-carsten-salewski-viscom-ag#t=567) 2022 outlook, US growth, and battery inspection opportunities
- [11:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-11-04-that-scoopshow-season-6-productronica-2021-carsten-salewski-viscom-ag#t=687) Industry 4.0, AI integration, and IPC CFX protocol

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Viscom AG (company)
- ASM (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)
- IPC CFX (other)

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