{"id":28732,"date":"2026-06-09T10:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nswautomation.com\/NSW\/?p=28732"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:15:33","slug":"soba-2025-award-nsw-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nswautomation.com\/NSW\/soba-2025-award-nsw-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"NSW Automation SOBA 2025 Award \u2013 Best Use of Technology Platinum Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-reaction-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581061685693{margin-top: -70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556187883093{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-right-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:28|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758763836270{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-events&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #5c5c5c;\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Jason Koay,\u00a0 <em>Last update on June 9, 2026, Prepared by the NSW Automation Marketing Team <\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1652344890504{margin-right: -15px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-events&#8221;]<div class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749006049564{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28938&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"545\">NSW Automation is honoured to receive the <strong>SOBA 2025 Best Use of Technology \u2013 Platinum Award<\/strong>, a prestigious recognition that reflects the company\u2019s commitment to innovation, precision engineering, and advanced dispensing technologies. This achievement reinforces NSW Automation\u2019s position as a trusted technology provider delivering advanced precision dispensing solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging applications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28862&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749006049564{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779700646168{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"613\">A Journey of Continuous Innovation<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1459\">This milestone builds upon the company\u2019s previous achievements at SOBA 2021, where NSW Automation received the Best Innovation \u2013 Platinum Award and Best Use of Technology \u2013 Silver Award. These recognitions marked an important chapter in the company\u2019s growth journey and strengthened its commitment to developing cutting-edge dispensing solutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28863&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1459\">Over the years, NSW Automation has continued to invest in research and development, advancing its expertise in micro-volume precision dispensing technologies while strengthening support for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging applications, where high precision and process consistency are increasingly critical.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749006049564{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779700731184{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"613\">Stepping into a Higher Category<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1896\">For the first time, NSW Automation competed in the<strong> Above RM25 Million category<\/strong> at <strong>SOBA 2025<\/strong>, alongside many established industry leaders in Malaysia. Entering a more competitive category reflected not only the company\u2019s business growth, but also its expanding role within Malaysia\u2019s high-technology manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28864&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1896\">Despite stronger competition, NSW Automation remained focused on showcasing its technological strengths and commitment to delivering reliable, high-precision dispensing solutions that support evolving manufacturing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749006049564{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779701903446{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"613\">Driving Precision Through Advanced Technology<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28933&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2323\">The award recognises NSW Automation\u2019s capability in developing advanced dispensing technologies designed for industries where precision, stability, and consistency are essential.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2323\">The company\u2019s solutions support semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging applications, featuring sub-10 micron precision dispensing capabilities designed to meet increasingly demanding industry requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2323\">As advanced packaging technologies continue to evolve, requiring greater precision, tighter process control, and higher production consistency, NSW Automation remains committed to developing dispensing solutions that enable improved manufacturing performance and enhanced process reliability.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28931&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2323\">Through continuous innovation, NSW Automation continues to develop advanced solutions that address evolving industry challenges while improving production efficiency, product reliability, and manufacturing yield.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749006049564{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778743595767{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"613\">Powered by People and Innovation<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28948&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1300&#215;999 (Width x Height)&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2715\">Behind every achievement is a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and innovation. The SOBA 2025 recognition reflects the collective effort of employees, partners, and customers who have contributed to the company\u2019s growth journey.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2715\">At NSW Automation, collaboration, technical expertise, and a strong innovation culture continue to drive the development of solutions that meet evolving industry demands while supporting long-term technological advancement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749006049564{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779753026043{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"613\">Strengthening Malaysia\u2019s Technology Ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3083\">As industries increasingly require higher precision, smarter automation, and greater manufacturing efficiency, technological advancement becomes more important than ever.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3083\">This recognition highlights not only NSW Automation\u2019s achievements, but also Malaysia\u2019s growing capability to contribute advanced technologies to the global semiconductor and advanced packaging industries, supporting next-generation manufacturing worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758764929600{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3134\">Winning the <strong>SOBA 2025 Best Use of Technology \u2013 Platinum Award<\/strong> marks an important milestone for NSW Automation, while also signalling the beginning of its next phase of growth.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3134\">The company remains committed to advancing precision dispensing technologies, expanding its global presence, and delivering next-generation solutions that empower customers to achieve greater precision, efficiency, and manufacturing excellence.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28928&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3134\">As semiconductor technologies continue to evolve, NSW Automation will continue to innovate and strengthen its capabilities to support increasingly complex manufacturing requirements across global markets.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3134\">NSW Automation would also like to express its appreciation to SOBA for recognising the company\u2019s commitment to innovation and technological advancement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3134\">Finally, NSW Automation extends its sincere appreciation to its employees, partners, and customers for their continued trust and support throughout this journey. 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