Hanwha Semitech unveiled a next-generation chip mounter product at South Korea’s largest surface-mount technology (SMT) exhibition. The company said it is taking part in “SSPA (Smart SMT&PCB Assembly) 2026”, which opened on Wednesday at Suwon Convention Center in Gyeonggi province, and showcased a new lineup including the DECAN S1 Plus and DECAN S2 Plus.

The DECAN series is a high-performance chip mounter that can handle a wide range of components. The high-speed DECAN S2 Plus cuts board recognition time by about 30 percent from the previous model, allowing it to mount up to 95,000 chips per hour. It raised productivity by improving mounting speed and quality. The company said it also applies its in-house next-generation vision technology to automatically check mounting points and perform precision correction, reducing component and cost losses.

The DECAN S2 Plus also supports printed circuit boards (PCBs) weighing up to 4.5 kg. It introduced a user-friendly UI and enlarged the display screen to improve ease of operation. The company also exhibited the HM520W high-speed chip mounter and the T-solution software solution that supports smart factory implementation across the production process.

An autonomous mobile robot (AMR), making its domestic debut at the exhibition, also drew attention. The robot recognises obstacles along its route and drives autonomously while carrying out transport tasks. It automates the supply and retrieval of materials, a method intended to achieve both unmanned SMT lines and improved productivity.

A Hanwha Semitech official said the company will prove its technological competitiveness in high-growth, high value-added electronic industry markets such as servers and data centres, networks and automotive electronics, starting with this exhibition. The official said it will strengthen its position as a global company leading AI-based automation.