Three days, one standout product, and countless meaningful conversations: esmo semicon made its mark at SEMICON China 2026. From March 25 to 27, esmo AG and long-time partner mechatronic systemtechnik GmbH (Villach, Austria) shared booth T0310 at the SNIEC in Shanghai – welcomed by a steady stream of visitors from across the global semiconductor industry. On-site for esmo: Steven Tan, Markus Reissmann, Caroline Lin, and Steven Hu.
The Clear Highlight: titan1100 Autosetup Manipulator
This year, all eyes were on the titan1100 Autosetup Manipulator – and the response from Day 1 onward was overwhelming. The interest wasn't surprising: it reflects a real and growing challenge the industry is facing.
ATE systems are getting heavier. Weights of 300–400 kg are now commonplace, and systems exceeding one ton are no longer unusual. Manual docking of these systems to handlers or probers is not only increasingly impractical – it introduces tangible risks. Misalignment, damage to guide pins, loadboards, or other sensitive components due to human error can cause costly setbacks in production.
The titan Series was engineered to eliminate these risks. With one-click docking and remote control capability, titan enables precise alignment of ATE systems weighing over one ton to handlers or probers – making the entire test cell setup process faster, safer, and consistently repeatable.
Proven in the Field – With Real Results
What sets Titan apart isn't just its technology – it's its track record. Already deployed in lights-out fabs at leading IDMs and receiving highly positive feedback from OSAT customers in Singapore, esmo stands today as the only company combining proven autosetup manipulator design capability with real-world deployment experience. That's a meaningful differentiator.
talos Handler and Docking & Interfacing Solutions – Still Going Strong
Alongside titan, esmo's flagship handler talos – now with more than 225 installations worldwide – continued to draw attention as a trusted, high-performance solution in the global market.
The Docking & Interfacing Solutions portfolio also generated significant interest, underscoring the clear industry trend toward comprehensive, integrated test environments from a single source.
Teamwork That Makes the Difference
Throughout all three days, the collaboration between the esmo and mechatronic systemtechnik teams was seamless – a partnership that was not only visible on the show floor but felt by every visitor who stopped by. It's this spirit of collaboration, combining global engineering expertise with local market knowledge, that continues to define how esmo operates.
Thank You
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who visited booth T0310, engaged with our team, and took the time to explore what esmo has to offer. And a special thank-you to the entire esmo China and Taiwan team for their incredible dedication and flawless execution throughout the event. We look forward to what's next.