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MAR. 2024: Neutec electronic ag revolutionizes the protection of electronic components with actnano partnership!

We are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with actnano, a leading company in the field of nanocoating technology. This collaboration marks a game changer in the world of electronics manufacturing and, in particular, the protection of electronic assemblies.

actnano is known for its pioneering thin protective coatings that protect a variety of materials from water and environmental damage. Their PFAS-free thin coatings, called Advanced nanoGUARD, provide up to IPx8 levels of protection and can be applied to the entire PCB including connectors, antennas, LEDs and heat-generating components.

What makes this partnership so special is the seamless integration of actnano solutions into our standard systems. Customers receive full protection for their electronic components without the need for complex programming or additional investment.
In addition, the application of actnano protective coatings requires almost no programming on the coating systems, and operating costs are significantly reduced due to the elimination of drying ovens. This not only leads to a significant reduction in floor space, but also to lower energy consumption – a clear advantage for our customers.

Visit our website to find out more about this exciting partnership and how you can benefit from actnano’s innovative solutions. Together, we are redefining the standards for the protection of electronic assemblies and setting new benchmarks for efficiency and performance. Welcome to the future of electronics manufacturing – welcome to neutec electronic ag and actnano!

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FEB. 2024: YAMAHA introduces latest upgrades for its 3D AOI systems!

New functions increase speed, accuracy and user-friendliness

The Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has introduced performance-enhancing upgrades for the YRi-V 3D AOI system. They include faster handling of assemblies, a multi-component alignment check and improved LED coplanarity measurement.

Yamaha YRi-V

 

The new, stop-free transport system brakes and stabilizes each assembly electronically after it enters the machine, thus reducing the time required to position the assembly. The cumulative time saving accelerates the completion of each batch and thus noticeably increases overall productivity.

The new alignment test for multiple components simplifies the programming of the YRi-V for measuring the distances between components arranged next to each other, such as LED spotlights in automotive or general lighting. In the production of automotive headlights, users can use the recorded AOI position data to individually optimize the placement of the lenses for beam focusing for optimum light output. The alignment test can be used to determine the distances between numerous other components, such as Hall sensors for precise motion control.

The multi-component test helps to set up the YRi-V to measure component alignments and distances in order to make corrections or record positions

 

The advanced height measurement system based on a blue laser ensures accurate and repeatable height measurement for components such as transparent LED housings, which can only be measured to a limited extent with conventional systems. The YRi-V system now offers even more possibilities and helps lighting manufacturers to ensure higher product reliability with superior optical performance and optimized visual appearance. The YRi-V system can also be equipped with a 25 megapixel camera, which significantly expands the image area that can be captured simultaneously.

“The latest upgrades expand the YRi-V system’s ability to optimize quality assurance to support the most advanced automotive, industrial and consumer applications,” says Daisuke Yoshihara, General Sales Manager. “Our customers benefit from ongoing improvements to their YRi-V systems, as we continuously provide new functions that are made possible by developments such as new machine vision technologies, motion control and AI.”

Yamaha’s YRi-V 3D AOI systems, like the YRM high-speed placers, are based on highly rigid frames that form the basis for super-sharp image capture with maximum line performance. With multiple camera resolutions, an 8-directional 3D projector and a state-of-the-art image processing unit, the system achieves extremely high throughput and detects hard-to-detect defects such as flaking and cracks in wafer-level packages. Offline editing tools and AI-supported automatic library matching accelerate the creation of inspection programs and help to minimize the time required to introduce new products. There are also tools that facilitate the creation, conversion and fine-tuning of data. During operation, fault information is immediately exchanged with other devices on the line via M2M communication to speed up analysis and troubleshooting.

As an integrated part of the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION concept, the YRi-V system is connected to Yamaha’s complete SMT equipment. This includes solder paste printing and inspection, high-speed assembly and smart factory software and ensures a high level of integration and coordination. The latest functions for flawless transport, alignment inspection and laser height inspection are now available for all new machines and for upgrading existing systems in the field.

 

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JAN. 2024: New collaboration with Seamark ZM

Neutec electronic ag becomes exclusive distributor of Seamark X-Ray inspection solutions for the Swiss market

neutec electronic ag, a leading company in the field of electronics and automation technology, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership as a distributor for Seamark X-Ray inspection solutions on the Swiss market. This pioneering cooperation enables neutec electronic ag to offer its customers in Switzerland first-class X-ray inspection solutions that are characterized by Seamark’s many years of experience and quality.

The agreement between neutec electronic ag and Seamark X-Ray enables Neutec to distribute Seamark’s complete product portfolio of state-of-the-art X-ray inspection solutions to the Swiss market. These solutions are widely used in various industries, from production to quality control, and offer innovative technologies for precise and reliable inspection, inventory management and component management.

Mr. Gianni Affinito, Managing Director of neutec electronic ag, commented on this partnership:

“We are very pleased about the exclusive partnership with Seamark X-Ray as a distributor on the Swiss market. Seamark’s innovative inspection solutions are groundbreaking in terms of precision and efficiency. This cooperation enables us to provide our customers in Switzerland with state-of-the-art technology and meet their needs in the field of X-ray inspection in various industries. This partnership will enable us to make X-ray technology available to the masses in Switzerland”

Seamark X-Ray is internationally recognized for its high quality inspection solutions, which are valued in the industry for their precision and reliability. The exclusive partnership with neutec electronic ag strengthens Seamark’s presence in the Swiss market and offers customers in the region direct access to first-class X-ray inspection solutions.

The exclusive partnership between neutec electronic ag and Seamark X-Ray comes into effect immediately. Both companies are convinced that this cooperation will help to meet the requirements for X-ray inspection solutions in Switzerland and strengthen the competitiveness of the domestic industry.

About Seamark X-Ray: Seamark X-Ray is a renowned provider of X-ray inspection solutions with a wide range of applications in various industries. The company is characterized by its industry-specific expertise and its commitment to excellence.

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JAN. 2024 YAMAHA: The most modern solder paste inspection system with the latest functions and high flexibility

Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has introduced its latest VP-01G-Y inline solder paste inspection system to increase quality and productivity in surface mount assembly.

The VP-01G-Y combines high-speed and high-resolution inspection functions in a single device and uses state-of-the-art algorithms in 2D and 3D mode to support focusing and contour extraction. The analysis includes 3D solder paste and adhesive inspection, foreign object detection and PCB warpage measurement to support stencil printing, dispensing and component assembly processes. The system compensates for PCB warping and enables the inspection of flexible PCBs. Device features include a ring light source that provides 360° illumination to ensure reliable inspection and accurate three-dimensional measurements.

The single-head design enables continuous, changeover-free inspection with 25 µm, 20 µm or 15 µm objective and software-controlled multi-resolution switching for further settings. The resolution is switchable for each image field and enables optimum throughput when inspecting PCBs with a high component density and components of different sizes, including tiny components up to 0201 and 03015 chips.

The VP-01G-Y system has been designed to be fully integrated with the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION for surface mounting and the YSUP intelligent factory software, enabling comprehensive data exchange with upstream and downstream devices. The system automatically responds to setup change instructions according to board identity, reports back inspection results to improve print quality, and relays badmark data to minimize component assembly cycle time.

The VP-01G-Y adds powerful and data-driven functions to surface mounting, with a space-saving footprint of just 938 mm x 1191 mm. The spectrum of possible PCB formats, ranging from 50 mm x 50 mm to 510 mm x 510 mm, meets the production requirements of a wide range of industries, such as automotive, medical, industrial and consumer electronics manufacturing.

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JAN. 2024 SPEA: Metallux acquires innovative SPEA 4085 Flying Probe for improved electronics testing

SPEA 4085 Flying Probe Tester

Full test coverage for 5G components

Metallux, a leading manufacturer of high quality electronic components, has recently acquired the latest SPEA 4085 Flying Probe to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and further improve the quality of its products. The SPEA 4085 is a state-of-the-art testing machine that enables precise and efficient testing of electronic components.

The SPEA 4085 is the most powerful and at the same time most compact 8-fold flying probe tester on the market. Its peak throughput of over 800,000 tested assemblies per year makes it ideal for high-volume series production. Highest positioning and repeat accuracy of 10 and 5 μm respectively guarantee reliable testing of assemblies with the highest packing density, micro pads smaller than 50 µm and 01005 SMD – typical for the latest generation of electronics such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers, wearables and sensors. But 008004 components are also reliably contacted and tested. The SPEA 4085 achieves all this with a footprint of just 1.29 square meters.

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DEC. 2023 Nordson: Improved yield and uptime with enhanced selectivity and flexibility

Nordson Electronics Solutions launches the new ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-1040 selective coating system, setting a new standard for quality and reliability in conformal coating for mass production of printed circuit boards.

Carlsbad, CA, USA – November 27, 2023 – Nordson Electronics Solutions, a leader in manufacturing technologies for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-1040 selective coating system. The SL-1040 was developed with the increasing requirements of electronics manufacturers in mind. It contains improvements at system level to enhance automation, control, precision and preventive maintenance, thereby increasing availability.

Together with the new SC-450 PreciseCoat® painting valve and the extensions to the EasyCoat® software, the SL-1040 offers new features in process control.

Double and triple applicators maximize throughput, while features such as efficient changeover and traceability lead to better yields. A new ultrasonic cleaning station (patent pending) simplifies nozzle cleaning and improves uptime and operating costs. The new SL-1040 is based on the industry-leading SL-940 and offers greater platform accuracy and improved flexibility for all conformal coating operations on the substrate.

Conformal coating is a coating process that increases the life of electronic components used in harsh environments, enabling safe, reliable performance. The coating must be applied selectively in order to achieve maximum reliability. This bypasses exclusion zones and critical components such as connector pins, test points and relays. In contrast to spraying or dipping systems, which require certain parts to be masked off for protection, selective coating systems only coat the desired areas of the PCB. The use of automated equipment is a proven method of increasing yield, increasing throughput and reducing the cost of the conformal coating process. Modern PCBs are more densely populated and require greater precision with higher throughput. The SL-1040 has powerful features: it bypasses exclusion zones while providing consistent configuration, closed loop control with feedback, traceability and data logging for Industry 4.0 connectivity.

“When you can’t go back and troubleshoot, you need process control to apply the conformal coating correctly the first time. With the new Select Coat® SL-1040, we’ve kept the proven features of the SL-940 and added important system-level improvements. This allows us to take conformal coating performance to the next level and achieve better yield and higher uptime,” explains Almar Thewissen, Product Manager and Market Development Manager, Nordson Electronics Solutions. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

The new ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-1040 was demonstrated at the Productronica trade fair from November 14 to 17, 2023 in Munich.

www.nordson.com/electronics

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NOV. 2023 YAMAHA: Global Technology Awards in the High-Volume Pick & Place category

Yamaha Robotics presents award-winning dual-track pick-and-place machine and new software at Productronica 2023

 

At Productronica 2023, Yamaha Robotics presented the YRM20DL dual-lane pick and place machine for the first time in Europe and also unveiled new features of its powerful Smart Factory software tools.

Yamaha presented the YRM20DL together with the latest 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION machines and accepted the Global Technology Award for the advanced new machine at a ceremony on the stand on the first evening of the event. The YRM20DL is the first dual-lane pick and place machine that offers the full flexibility to pick and place high-volume and high-mix jobs on the same platform. It can be efficiently combined with Yamaha’s YRP10DL dual-track printer and the YRi-V DL dual-track 3D AOI system.

 

The Yamaha team celebrated winning the Global Technology Awards in the Pick-and-Place High-Volume category

 

“Productronica 2023 was a great success for Yamaha with the European premiere of the YRM20DL and our great win of a Global Technology Award in the High-Volume Pick-and-Place category,” said Daisuke Yoshihara, General Sales Manager. “We welcomed numerous visitors, many of our Yamaha customers as well as new interested parties who wanted to find out about the latest innovations of our 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION and the latest intelligent software tools.”

 

Yamaha welcomed a large number of visitors every day at Productronica 2023

 

Yamaha’s Product Manager Kamil Stasiak presented the new Smart Factory tools in a special software area at the trade fair stand and in a special presentation at the Productronica Forum. The YSUP dashboard, now with automatic analysis, immediately identifies the causes of pick-up errors and inspection errors, so that the system is now independent of the assessments of individual operators. Other new functions analyse and verify both component placement and print results.

 

Kamil Stasiak presents at the Productronica 2023 forum

 

The 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION presented at Productronica includes Yamaha’s latest YR series machines, which offer maximum precision and stability as well as the latest functions for even greater speed and efficiency. The YRP10 premium printer automates previously labour-intensive processes such as stencil changes and solder paste transfer, while the YRM20 pick and place machine enables continuous feeder carriage and feeder changes. The YRi-V 3D AOI system combines high-resolution image processing with high-speed graphics processing, which has now been enhanced with AI to improve component recognition, simplify programming, minimise cycle time and increase inspection accuracy.

Visitors to Productronica were also able to see Yamaha’s industrial robots in action. They demonstrated their ability to carry out general assembly, picking, placing and transport tasks with high speed and accuracy. The LCMR200 programmable workpiece transport solution works efficiently with Yamaha’s SCARA and Cartesian robots to speed up light manufacturing tasks and increase flexibility. Real-time tracking of all LCMR200 transport carriages increases traceability and facilitates system maintenance. The special horizontal and vertical circulation units enable the configuration of 2D and 3D transport networks in factories with very limited space.

Further information and the Yamaha Productronica press kit with the latest news and articles can be downloaded at https://smt.yamaha-motor-robotics.de/press-kits/.

About Yamaha Robotics SMT Section

 

The Yamaha Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Section, a subdivision of the Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit of Yamaha Motor Corporation, produces a comprehensive range of systems for high-speed inline electronics assembly. This 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION includes solder paste printers, pick and place machines, 3D solder paste inspection machines, 3D assembly inspection machines, flip-chip hybrid pick and place machines, dispensers, intelligent component storage and management software.

Bringing the Yamaha approach to electronics manufacturing, these systems emphasise intuitive operator guidance, efficient coordination between all in-line processes and modularity that enables users to meet the latest manufacturing requirements. The Group’s expertise in servo motor control and camera-based image processing systems ensures extreme precision at high speed.

The current product line includes the latest generation of YR machines with advanced automation features for programming, set-up and changeover, as well as the new YSUP management software with state-of-the-art graphics and integrated data analysis.

By combining expertise in design and engineering, manufacturing, sales and service, the Yamaha SMT Section ensures operational efficiency and easy support access for customers and partners. With regional offices in Japan, China, South East Asia, Europe and North America, the company offers a truly global presence.

 

 

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Oct. 2023 X-Treme Series: Groundbreaking new products

What is a drying cabinet and how does it work?

 

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In the electronics industry, it is often used for storing moisture-sensitive components (MSD) and printed circuit boards (PCB) in a moisture-free environment. The rising process temperatures associated with the transition to lead-free soldering pose a risk to components and PCBs. The moisture in the electronic components that enter the SMD reflow soldering ovens suddenly evaporates at the high temperatures and tries to get out of the component with pressure, causing malfunctions such as cracking, swelling, delamination and popcorn effect. According to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 Joint Industry Standard, moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs) should be stored in a moisture-free environment. X-Treme Series Auto Dry Cabinets is also an IPC member and produces its cabinets to this standard.

With the automatic drying cabinets of the X-Treme series, we offer intelligent storage solutions for drying, baking, storing and testing moisture-sensitive devices (MSD). Drying cabinet, can be set between 0.5%Rh – 95%Rh (relative humidity) and 2ᵒC – 125ᵒC temperature values.

Our drying cabinet solutions increase productivity by contributing to production quality and increase production profitability by preventing costly production downtime.

The drying cabinet is also called a desiccator, desiccant drying cabinet, drying box, dehumidification cabinet, low humidity cabinet, ultra-low humidity cabinet and controlled humidity cabinet. Learn more about our solutions on this page.

 

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