• The revolutionary Lightning™ Head is introduced. This 30-spindle high-speed chip placement head strengthens Universal’s position in the mid-range and high-speed flexible market.
  • Key products introduced:
    • The release of the HSP 4797 launches company into the high-speed chip placement market.
    • GSM Genesis™ platform  is released as the next generation dual-beam platform.
    • Single-beam AdVantis™ platform is introduced to address the mid-range market.
    • Introduction of Polaris Jr. complements the existing Polaris Multi-process assembly cell.
    • Quadris™, a quad-beam SMT placement system, hits the high-speed market.
    • Dimensions™ Manufacturing software; a leading-edge factory automation software to optimize efficiency and productivity, is launched.
  • Jean-Luc Pelissier takes the reins to become Universal’s eleventh (and current) President & CEO.

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