Surface-mount technology (SMT) has become increasingly popular over the last few years as it meets the ongoing desire of product developers to create products which are portable, lightweight and small in size. It is a complex technology that progresses at rapid pace. In this highly competitive market, optical control GmbH & Co. KG from Weißenohe sets new benchmarks. The company develops X-ray-based component counting solutions that save costs and time, that are second to none, and that made optical control a veritable pioneer in the market.