Hanwha Semitech Americas is proud to announce that it has been honored with a 2025 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Component Placement Equipment – High Volume for its HM520W equipped with a High-Speed Rotary Head. The prestigious award was presented during a ceremony held at SMTA Guadalajara 2025, one of the region’s leading electronics manufacturing events.
The award-winning Hanwha HM520W is a high-performance, high-volume component placement platform that delivers industry-leading speed and flexibility. Designed with Hanwha’s advanced rotary head technology, the HM520W achieves optimal placement speeds of up to 85,000 CPH (components per hour), enabling manufacturers to meet the rigorous demands of mass production environments. Notably, the HM520W HS configuration has been selected by several of Hanwha’s largest Tier 1 EMS customers, further underscoring its capability and proven value in high-volume electronics manufacturing.
Key features of the HM520W with High-Speed Rotary Head include:
• Ultra-fast placement performance with precise, stable operation
• Dual-lane production for increased efficiency and parallel processing
• Flexible configuration for a wide range of components and board types
• Optimized for automation and smart factory integration
“We are very proud that the HM520W has been recognized with this award,” said Gustavo Jimenez, Mexico General Manager, Hanwha Semitech Americas. “The adoption of this system by major Tier 1 EMS companies demonstrates the trust the industry has in its performance, speed, and reliability for high-volume production.”
The HM520W continues Hanwha’s legacy of innovation, offering scalable, future-ready solutions that align with the goals of Industry 4.0 and next-generation electronics production.
The Mexico Technology Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful technologies introduced to the Mexican manufacturing market in the past year. Organized by Mexico EMS, the awards program celebrates the achievements of global OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and materials suppliers that are driving progress and excellence across the electronics industry. For more information, visit: www.mexicoems.com/mta-awards.
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