Light Science Technologies lifts capacity 50% with new SMT line and global client win

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Simon Deacon discusses Light Science Technologies' new SMT line and its impact on capacity and revenue.

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that a new surface mount technology (SMT) production line is set to increase capacity in its contract electronics manufacturing division by around 50% after the company secured a new partnership. That takes potential revenues from a previous peak of about £9 million to roughly £14–15 million. Deacon said the upgrade also improves efficiency, accuracy and overall product quality through faster and more precise component placement. Looking ahead, he highlighted opportunities across healthcare, medical technology and defence, where demand for UK-based manufacturing continues to rise. He also flagged ongoing momentum in AgTech, including automation and controlled environment agriculture, as key longer-term growth drivers. For more interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #LightScienceTechnologies #SimonDeacon #SMT #ElectronicsManufacturing #ContractManufacturing #UKManufacturing #HealthcareTechnology #MedicalTechnology…

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Gunnion

Guest: Simon Deacon

Topics covered

• electronics manufacturing
• capacity increase
• partnerships
• healthcare technology
• AgTech
• UK manufacturing

Keywords

• Light Science Technologies
• SMT
• contract manufacturing
• UK manufacturing
• healthcare technology
• AgTech
• defence industry
• industrial technology
• investing
• small caps

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC, AgTech, UK, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Defence, Electronics Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing

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