Redmond, WA, September 2025 – Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), a global leader in security and data deployment solutions for microcontrollers, security ICs, and memory devices, has received the 2025 Mexico Technology Award in the Device Programming category for its LumenX-M8 Manual Programming System. The award was presented at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, honoring innovation in electronics manufacturing across Mexico.

The LumenX-M8 is part of Data I/O’s Unified Programming Platform, delivering high-speed, high-performance programming in manual production environments. With up to eight programming sites powered by the same LumenX engine used in Data I/O’s automated systems, the LumenX-M8 meets demanding requirements for quality, speed, and traceability.

Ideal for low-volume production, design validation, and NPI, the LumenX-M8 enables a seamless transition from development to volume manufacturing. It also supports post-SMT programming, offering flexibility across the entire preprogrammed supply chain.

“Our customers needed a manual solution with the same reliability and performance as our automated systems,” said William Wentworth, President and CEO of Data I/O. “The LumenX-M8 delivers exactly that—helping teams accelerate time-to-market while maintaining strict programming standards.”

With its compact footprint, intuitive operation, and scalable performance, the LumenX-M8 empowers manufacturers in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial control to meet evolving production needs with confidence.

Learn more about the LumenX-M8 and Data I/O’s secure programming solutions at: www.dataio.com