Fuji America Corporation, a leader in electronic assembly equipment, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Neotel Technology, a pioneer in smart material flow solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the quest for innovative and efficient production processes.

The partnership brings together Fuji America’s expertise in high-precision assembly equipment and Neotel Technology’s cutting-edge storage solutions. By leveraging each company’s strengths, this alliance is set to redefine industry standards, ensuring unparalleled efficiency, precision, and productivity in manufacturing.

“We are excited to partner with Neotel Technology,” said Tom Zabkiewicz, Vice President of Fuji America. “Their innovative approach to automation aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering top-notch assembly solutions. Together, we will provide our customers with state-of-the-art technology that enhances production efficiency and reduces operational costs.”

Neotel Technology, known for its robust automation systems and advanced manufacturing logistic solutions, will integrate its technology with Fuji America’s equipment to create seamless, automated production lines. This integration will enable manufacturers to achieve higher output with less downtime, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

“Partnering with Fuji America is a significant step forward in our mission to transform manufacturing,” said Lu Xiaodong, CEO of Neotel Technology. “Our combined technologies will empower manufacturers to stay ahead in a competitive market, optimizing their production capabilities and ensuring a sustainable future.”

Key benefits of this partnership include:

• Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined production processes that minimize downtime and maximize output.
• Improved Precision: High-precision assembly and automation systems ensure consistent product quality.
• Cost Reduction: Reduced operational costs through efficient resource utilization and minimized waste.
• Future-Ready Solutions: Advanced technologies that prepare manufacturers for Industry 4.0 and beyond.

This collaboration is poised to drive significant advancements in the manufacturing sector, offering comprehensive solutions that address current and future challenges. Fuji America and Neotel Technology are committed to supporting their customers with innovative, reliable, and efficient production systems.

About Fuji America Corporation
Fuji America, a market leader in SMT Pick & Place solutions and Smart Factory software, is dedicated to advancing modern manufacturing. Our high-quality, high-speed placement machines and screen printers incorporate cutting-edge technology to meet today’s demands. As pioneers in vision processing for parts recognition, our robotic electronic component mounters solidify our position as industry leaders.

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About Neotel Technology
Neotel is a leading company in the SMT and semiconductor industries, committed to providing efficient intelligent solutions. Their one-stop solution integrates SMD BOX, NEO LIGHT, NEO COUNTER and NEO SCAN, with the goal of meeting the needs for storing and managing components, PCBs, and solder paste.

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The ASSEMBLY Show and the Surface Mount Technology Association (organizers of SMTA International) are pleased to announce their co-location at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL from October 22-24, 2024. These two events will be one of the most influential gatherings in the manufacturing and electronics industries, providing attendees the opportunity for networking, education, and business development with the chance to connect with decision makers across assembly equipment and electronic manufacturing industries.

“We are thrilled The ASSEMBLY Show, renowned for its focus on assembly technology, equipment and products, and SMTA, a leader in surface mount technology and electronics assembly, will unite to create an event that highlights the latest innovations and trends in the industry,” said Bill DeYoe, Publisher of ASSEMBLY Magazine, producers of The ASSEMBLY Show.  “The co-location will feature a robust lineup of educational sessions, a combined keynote presentation, and panel discussions, all designed to provide valuable insights and actionable solutions. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore an expansive exhibit floor highlighting cutting-edge products, technologies, and solutions from leading suppliers and manufacturers.”

What to Expect:

• Exhibit Hall:  The combined exhibit halls will feature over 300 world leading suppliers, offering attendees a one-stop-shop to discover the latest advancements in assembly and surface mount technology. Exhibitors will showcase their latest technology for the electronic manufacturing and assembly manufacturing professionals featuring custom automated assembly systems, mixed model assembly, robotic assembly, screwdriving, adhesives, dispensing, plastics assembly, presses, conveyors, fasteners, packaging, workstations, welding, vision system, and much more.
• Educational Sessions: The ASSEMBLY Show and SMTA International will offer educational programs featuring subject matter experts to provide best practices, actionable solutions, and innovative ideas for challenges and needs. The two events will share a keynote presentation, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23^rd.
• Networking Events: Attendees to both events will have the opportunity to participate in several networking events to make powerful connections with industry elite and solution providers from various industry sectors including automotive, aerospace, appliance, consumer products, medical, electronics, machinery and many more. With three networking functions along with various other opportunities to interact throughout the event. These combined events are the perfect platform to meet with peers, make new industry contacts and further establish existing business relationships.

 

SMTA International is the premier event for professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry. The conference and exhibition provide a platform for experts from around the world to discuss, collaborate, and exchange vital information to further all aspects of the industry. SMTA is an international network of professionals dedicated to skill-building, sharing practical experience, and developing solutions across Electronics Manufacturing (EM). This includes expertise ranging from component manufacturing to system-level integration, encompassing microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. Electronics manufacturing engineers and professionals working for companies that manufacture electronic products as well as equipment and material suppliers comprise the base of SMTA membership, but many students, academics, consultants, and retirees remain active participants. For exhibitor and attendee information, visit https://www.smtai.org/.

The ASSEMBLY Show, sponsored by ASSEMBLY (www.assemblymag.com) has welcomed thousands of engineers and manufacturing executives to Rosemont, IL since 2013. This interactive 3-day Show encourages participants to discover new assembly resources, automate existing processes, and accelerate their business and career while experiencing equipment hands-on, evaluating new products, learning from experts, and networking with industry professionals. The 2024 ASSEMBLY Show will return to Rosemont, IL October 22-24, 2024, and will be co-located with the SMTA Conference. The 3rd Annual ASSEMBLY Show South will take place April 16-17, 2025 in Nashville, TN with pre-conference sessions starting on Tuesday, April 15.  The event will be co-located with The QUALITY Show South. For attendee and exhibitor information visit https://www.assemblymag.com/the-assembly-show.

ASSEMBLY Magazine is the leading brand covering the processes, technologies, and strategies for assembling discrete parts into finished products. ASSEMBLY offers an integrated portfolio of products including the industry’s leading trade show. The trade show and conference are produced by BNP Media, one of the country’s leading business-to-business media companies serving industry professionals across 60+ industries through magazines, custom media, e-newsletters, webinars, events, and market research. For more information, visit www.bnpmedia.com.

 

Beck Automation AG is pleased to announce the opening of its new facility in Dällikon. This move highlights the ongoing growth and the commitment to providing top-notch service and innovative solutions to the  customers of Beck Automation. The new location is specifically designed for automations in the medical technology sector to meet the increasing demands of this industry. At the same time, this new facility will replace our previous site in Oberengstringen.

The new facility in Dällikon offers expanded capacities and state-of-the-art amenities, allowing Beck Automation to further optimize the production and service processes. This expansion enables them to respond more quickly and flexibly to their customers’ needs while maintaining the high standards of quality. In particular, Beck Automation will deepen the expertise in the medical technology sector and offer specialized automation solutions.

“The opening of our new facility in Dällikon is a significant milestone in our 90-year history,” said Nicolas Beck, CEO of Beck Automation AG. “This expansion allows us to further enhance our market presence and provide even better service to our customers in the region and beyond. The focus on medical automation is an important step to address the specific needs of this dynamic industry.”

The new facility is located at Rietstrasse 14, 8108 Dällikon, Switzerland, and is now operational. The building is designed to accommodate approximately 80 employees and offers modern office spaces along with around 1,000 square meters of assembly and logistics space.

About Beck Automation AG
Beck Automation AG is a leading provider of automation solutions, particularly in the field of in-mold labeling, headquartered in Dällikon, Switzerland, with branches in Portugal and the USA. For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative automation solutions that help our customers increase their efficiency and productivity. Our mission is to create value for our customers through technological excellence and top-tier service.

Beck Automation has been in business since 1934. More than 1000 reference machines highlight the global significance of the company.

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Yamaha Robotics announced today that on March 1st, 2024, the Company will add the high-end specification YRi-V TypeHS to the YRi-V 3D hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system, which achieves both high speed and high precision in operation, for electronic component mounting factories.

YRi-V TypeHS has significantly improved image processing capability by adopting a high-resolution 25-megapixel camera, which is more than twice that of previous models, and the latest high-performance CPU and GPU applications. As a result, high-definition inspection with resolutions of 7 μm and 5 μm is approximately 1.6 times faster than previous models, making the new model one of the fastest in the industry[1].

In addition to the conventional high-precision 8-direction 3D projector, a high-performance 3D line laser has been newly installed. By combining this with 3D projector images using the phase shift method, it is now possible to reproduce the shapes of specular and transparent components more accurately, further improving inspection capabilities.

This provides greater accuracy in detection capability for 0201 (0.25mm x 0.125mm) sized ultra-small chips and specular-glossy components, further contributing to improved quality in module and device PCB production.

[1] 3D inspection speed 16.2 cm2/s with resolution 5 µm (Company optimal conditions when using 4 projectors: According to Yamaha Motor research as of January 18, 2024)

Market Background and Product Outline

The reliability shown with SMT (Surface Mounting Technology) processes directly affects the market value of the products. The SMT field in recent years has seen the shift toward smaller sizes, higher densities, greater functionality, and more diversifications accelerate rapidly, and faster yet more precise inspection across all items via automated optical inspection (AOI) will be even more sought after. Also more recently, the use of thin and extremely small WLCSPs and FOWLPs[2], which have specular gloss on the package surface, has risen significantly in the market. So, in addition to specular components that are difficult to inspect, the need for compatibility to mount ultra-small chips at narrow pitch is dramatically increasing.

In response to these market changes and demands, with the YRi-V being developed and released in July 2021, Yamaha Robotics has produced an AOI system that is extremely fast and highly accurate, achieving accurate detection even for 0201-sized ultra-small chips and specular glossy components.

With the recently developed YRi-V TypeHS as a high-end specification machine for the YRi-V, further refining of its traditional features such as inspection speed and specular component inspection abilities have been achieved.

With Yamaha’s unique concept of a 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION, the Company is the industry’s leading manufacturer of a full lineup of mounting equipment, including surface mounting machines, SMD storage, solder paste printers, glue dispensers, and inspection system. By leveraging this strength, the Company is promoting the Intelligent Factory, a smart system that comprehensively improves the efficiency of the mounting process through smooth and advanced inter-equipment coordination without black boxes in equipment within the mounting line.

[2] WLCSP = Wafer Level Chip Size Package   FOWLP = Fan Out Wafer Level Package

Basic Specifications Specifications and appearances may change without notice

Model	YRi-V TypeHS
Camera Pixels Nos.	25 Megapixels
Resolution	7µm	5µm
3D inspection speed[3]	30.5cm2/s	16.2cm2/s
3D Projector	8 Projectors/4 Projectors
4-direction angle Camera Pixels	20 Megapixels
Applicable PCB Dimensions	L50mm x W50mm (minimum) to L610mm x W610mm (maximum) *L760mm long-type PCB compatible (optional)
PCB height that can be carried in	Top surface: 45mm; Bottom surface: 85mm[4] [5]
Inspection Lighting	Visible light (Red/Green/Blue) and Infra-Red & coaxial
Inspection Items	Status of components immediately after mounting Status of components and soldering after hardening
Power Supply	Single phase AC 200-230V ±20V 50/60 Hz
Air Supply	0.45MPa or more, clean, and dry state
External Dimensions	L1,252mm x W1,497mm x H1,614mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 1,430kg

[3]Description under Yamaha optimum conditions when using 4 projectors

[4] When selecting the 3D laser option, the height of parts that can be loaded onto the PCB is limited to 33mm on the top surface

[5] Description when using single lane

About Yamaha Robotics SMT Section

Yamaha Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Section, a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit in Yamaha Motor Corporation, produces a complete selection of equipment for high-speed inline electronic assembly. This 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION includes solder paste printers, component mounters, 3D solder paste inspection machines, 3D PCB inspection machines, flip-chip hybrid placers, dispensers, intelligent component storage, and management software.

 

Bringing the Yamaha way to electronics manufacturing, these systems prioritize intuitive operator interaction, efficient coordination between all inline processes, and modularity enabling users to meet the latest manufacturing demands. Group competencies in servo-motor control and image recognition for vision (camera) systems ensure extreme accuracy with high speed.

 

The current product line includes the latest YR equipment generation, with advanced automated features for programming, setup, and changeovers, and new YSUP management software with state-of-the-art graphics and built-in data analytics.

 

Combining design and engineering, manufacture, sales, and service competencies, Yamaha SMT Section ensures operational efficiency and easy access to support for customers and partners. With regional offices in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, the company provides truly global presence.

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