# The Rise of SMTA Guadalajara and Pemtron's Automotive Success, with Jaime Arreola

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-10-28
- Length: 5m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-10-28-the-rise-of-smta-guadalajara-and-pemtrons-automotive-success-with-jaime-arreola

## Summary

Jaime Arreola, representing Pemtron and SMTA Guadalajara, discusses the growth of the SMTA trade show from a grassroots event to a major industry gathering and the recovery of the automotive sector in northern Mexico. He highlights Pemtron's success in the automotive market through dual lane inspection systems and bespoke equipment designed for high components and pallets. Arreola notes that despite a previously gloomy capital equipment market, there is a visible uptick in demand for equipment renewals and new implementations as companies prepare for upcoming project releases.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-10-28-the-rise-of-smta-guadalajara-and-pemtrons-automotive-success-with-jaime-arreola#t=3) Introduction: SMTA Guadalajara's Growth
- [1:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-10-28-the-rise-of-smta-guadalajara-and-pemtrons-automotive-success-with-jaime-arreola#t=97) Market Recovery in Northern Mexico
- [2:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-10-28-the-rise-of-smta-guadalajara-and-pemtrons-automotive-success-with-jaime-arreola#t=152) Pemtron's Dual Lane and Bespoke Inspection Systems
- [4:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-10-28-the-rise-of-smta-guadalajara-and-pemtrons-automotive-success-with-jaime-arreola#t=258) Managing Rapid Demand and Customization

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- SMTA Guadalajara (other)
- Pemtron (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)
- dual lane systems (product)
- twin equipment (product)

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