At the beginning it was purely a “thesis” for a masters degree which defined all the various calculations, investment projections, as well as processes and other pre-conditions to establishing an in-house SMT production facility. Today, TeraTron GmbH in Gummersbach can proudly look back to the successful installation of their in-house SMT production line. This project shows true encouragement and proves at first hand how detailed planning, a good team and the right equipment can lead to success.