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Published Feb 2, 2026
NEPCON Japan emphasized precision manufacturing and stringent material qualification — for SMD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors manufacturers this requires higher process capability, inline inspection, and collaborative validation to ensure long life & low ESR capacitors, automotive grade electronic components, and dependable Jarson Electronics technical support.
Clearer direction in R&D and manufacturing
The emphasis shifted from product showcases to process capability: exhibitors highlighted Cp/Cpk metrics, repeatability studies, and inline process monitoring.
Advanced inspection and test solutions were prominent — not only for individual components but for packaged assemblies and end-of-line validation.
Implications for SMD aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Implement qualification programs that demonstrate performance under real operating conditions (temperature cycling, ripple current, vibration, humidity) — essential when supplying automotive grade electronic components.
Strengthen incoming material control (foil, electrolyte, sealing materials) and ensure lot traceability to deliver consistent long life & low ESR capacitors.
Demonstrate compatibility with automated assembly through inline electrical checks and AOI on SMD form factors to reduce placement-line failures.
More cross-sector opportunities
Co-located events (AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, Factory Innovation Week) encouraged cross-pollination between power systems, automation, and passive components.
Buyers are evaluating passive parts by system value — packaging, qualification status, and supply continuity are now procurement drivers.
Implications
Position capacitors by system-level value as well as electrical specs: reliability in power management and BMS, fit for high-speed pick-and-place, and support for collaborative qualification.
Emphasize Jarson’s ability to provide technical support during qualification and field validation to build trust with system integrators.
Customer priorities from the show
Customer priorities from the show
Long-term reliability under real operating conditions — customers request validated lifetime performance, not only datasheet stress points.
Consistency in high-volume production — low lot-to-lot variance is critical for automated assembly yield.
Collaborative qualification and validation — system OEMs prefer co-developed acceptance criteria and joint validation.
Compiled from on-site notes by Alex Tsai and Daisy Tsai. For sample validation, reliability data, or Jarson Electronics technical support for SMD Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, Long Life & Low ESR Capacitors, and Automotive grade electronic components, contact Jarson Electronics.
