Presenting at the Productronica Forum, Yamaha’s Kamil Stasiak, SMT Section product marketing manager, described in-depth the new YSUP Analytics Dashboard that quickly identifies the causes of any assembly defects. The new functionality increases production efficiency and enables every shift to achieve consistent productivity by relieving reliance on the production team’s diagnostic skills.

Operating continuously while assembly is ongoing, the auto-analytical functionality works with data from inline inspection systems and generates clear instructions for operators to take remedial action. The system also displays the effects of improvements on the YSUP Dashboard monitor to keep production teams always up to speed with progress. The underlying platform is based on statistical techniques and allows scaling to add further analytics tools.

The Forum audience learned how the software identifies probable causes of recorded exceptions in near real-time using analytical methods including flow judgement, error-code diagnostics, health-check data diagnostics, and image-recognition diagnostics. Its capabilities include automatic pickup error analysis, which lets production staff view the time and circumstances of any pickup errors, see the exact location, and view corrective actions.

The new Dashboard is fully integrated in Yamaha’s YSUP intelligent factory software, which provides production support tools for planning, implementing, measuring, and improving manufacturing on surface-mount production lines. The tools include applications for scheduling production, creating work orders, programming inline equipment, managing components, monitoring production status, ensuring traceability, predicting results, and reviewing workflows.

Among several new features added in recent software releases, YSUP-MI enhances management of materials on assembly lines and YSUP-LINK connects production equipment with enterprise systems using industry-standard protocols. Also, YSUP-OC operation control generates work instructions, handles warnings and error notifications, and helps operators sort and prioritise their tasks.

The unifying GUI ensures intuitive operation with easy access to settings and production status information expressed in clear charts and graphics. The YSUP Dashboard, now with auto analytics as explained in depth at the Productronica Forum, also features pickup analysis, accuracy analysis, print analysis, and real-time production monitoring.

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.

www.yamaha-motor-robotics.eu

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This groundbreaking system reimagines efficient storage, accommodating SMT reels, tubes, and trays with unparalleled accessibility and organization. Its space-efficient design, occupying a mere 0.45 square meters, seamlessly integrates into space-constrained environments. With rapid access capabilities—reel storage in just 5 seconds and retrieval under 3 seconds—ARCHIMEDE significantly minimizes production downtime.

Moreover, ARCHIMEDE streamlines production control through Bill of Materials (BoM) management, real-time stock updates, and Industry 4.0 readiness, offering full traceability and integration with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software.

Arcadia’s impressive showcase at Productronica included partnerships with industry leaders like Panasonic and Essemtec, reinforcing their commitment to innovation and industry collaboration.

Boris Kübler, General Manager at Kübler GmbH High Tech Solutions, stated, “Arcadia’s ARCHIMEDE Smart Storage System has set new benchmarks in inventory control. Its innovative design and efficiency make it a game-changer, poised to transform component management across industries.”

For further information on Kübler GmbH, ARCHADIA SRL and its pioneering inventory control solutions, please visit www.arcadiasrl.it.

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NC259FPA is a zero halogen paste engineered for precise print definition with type 6 and smaller alloy powders through stencil apertures less than 150 µm in diameter. Ideal for miniLED, microLED, die attach, micro BGA, and HDI boards, this innovative new product features excellent wetting, high transfer efficiency, high reliability, and high tack force for mass transfer.

To learn more about NC259FPA visit the product page on AIM’s website, and to discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit www.aimsolder.com.

About AIM
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service, and training. For more information about AIM’s complete line of advanced solder products and global technical services, please visit www.aimsolder.com.

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Redefining Manufacturing Excellence

Emerald EMS has truly pushed the boundaries of innovation in its pursuit of manufacturing excellence. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology and smart factory solutions, the company has taken a giant leap forward in optimizing its operations and enhancing overall efficiency.

Data-Driven Insights

Emerald EMS harnesses the potential of the Made2Manage ERP system, Aegis FactoryLogix^®, and advanced scanning software to drive and optimize its operations. What sets Emerald EMS apart is its commitment to extracting the maximum value from the raw data generated by these systems. By meticulously analyzing data points ranging from moves in Made2Manage to defect metrics, the company can measure on-time delivery between departments, identify potential bottlenecks, and visualize this data in real-time on live dashboards. This data-driven approach empowers the team to pinpoint the root causes of issues and address them proactively, fostering continuous improvement and efficiency enhancements.

Robotics and Factory Logistics

Emerald EMS’ smart factory, situated in Saline, MI, demonstrates the company’s commitment to minimizing human intervention. The factory operates with a remarkable level of autonomy, requiring only one operator to oversee an entire line of multiple boards as they seamlessly progress from one operation to the next.

The smart inventory system, featuring humidity-controlled Juki towers, proactively ensures a steady supply of parts, preempting any shortages. A sophisticated low-level warning system continuously monitors all pick-and-place machines, promptly alerting operators to imminent part shortages and guiding them to the correct inventory tower using a first-in-first-out approach.

Furthermore, the company has established an automated feedback loop between its Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) and printer machines. In the event of defects detected by the SPI equipment, the printer machine automatically rectifies the issue, exemplifying Emerald EMS’ commitment to quality and efficiency.

A Commitment to Excellence

Emerald EMS sets the industry standard with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, offering a comprehensive range of services, including electro-mechanical and system assembly, precision touch-ups, testing, rework and failure analysis, repair depot services, final testing, integration, order configuration, and direct order fulfillment. The company’s expertise extends to sophisticated SMT placement and clean room assembly, ensuring it meets a wide spectrum of manufacturing needs.

The GLOBAL Technology Awards, established in 2005, have become an industry benchmark, celebrating exceptional standards and groundbreaking solutions within the global SMT and advanced packaging industry. The award recognizes companies and individuals who consistently drive the industry forward with their outstanding innovations.

For more information, visit www.emeraldems.com.

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Presenting the YRM20DL alongside the latest equipment in the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION, Yamaha received the Global Technology Awards trophy for the advanced new machine in a celebration at the booth on the first evening of the event. The YRM20DL is the first dual-lane mounter that delivers complete flexibility to handle high-volume and high-mix in the same platform. It connects efficiently to Yamaha’s YRP10DL dual-lane printer and YRi-V DL dual-lane 3D AOI system.

“Productronica 2023 has been a great success, with the European debut of the YRM20DL and our exciting win in the Global Technology Awards high-volume pick-and-place category,” said Daisuke Yoshihara, General Sales Manager. “We welcomed many visitors, including new contacts and current, valued customers, keen to discover the latest innovations in our 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION and advanced, intelligent software tools.”

Yamaha’s product manager, Kamil Stasiak, introduced the new smart-factory tools at a dedicated software area on the booth, and in a special presentation at the Productronica Forum. The YSUP Dashboard, now with Automatic Analysis, instantly identifies the causes of mounter pickup errors and inspection failures to eliminate reliance on operator judgement. Additional new features analyse and verify component placement and print results.

The 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION, as displayed at Productronica, comprises Yamaha’s latest YR series surface-mount machines, bringing cutting-edge accuracy and stability and advanced features for extra speed and efficiency. The YRP10 premium printer automates laborious procedures including stencil changeover and solder-paste transfer, while the YRM20 mounter permits non-stop cart and feeder changes. The YRi-V 3D AOI system combines high-resolution vision and high-speed graphics processing, now boosted with AI to enhance component recognition, simplify programming, minimise cycle time, and increase inspection accuracy.

Productronica visitors also saw Yamaha’s industrial robots in action, demonstrating their ability to handle general assembly, picking, placing, and moving items at high speed and with high accuracy. The LCMR200 programmable workpiece transport solution works efficiently with Yamaha’s SCARA and cartesian robots to accelerate light manufacturing tasks and enhance flexibility. Real-time tracking of all LCMR200 sliders increases traceability and eases system maintenance. The special horizontal and vertical LCMR200 circulation units allow configuring 2D and 3D transport networks in space-constrained factories.

For more information and to download Yamaha’s Productronica press pack with the latest news and articles, please visit www.smt.yamaha-motor-robotics.de/press-kits.

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With the VERSAFLOW ONE, system supplier Ersa presents the entry into the excellence class of selective soldering. With the F-series, it offers inline technology at the price of a batch machine. The ONE is the first system in its class to offer the option of two pots per soldering module, the distance between which can be adjusted manually in the transport direction. This makes it the ideal choice for small and series production of simple assemblies that require reliable technology with high throughput. Ersa presented the new X-series at Productronica 2023 in Munich: the VERSAFLOW ONE with x-variable axis system, optionally also available with a 2-stopper solution. A special added value for customers that significantly increases throughput – and a unique feature in the entry-level class. Up to eight assemblies (max. dimensions 350 x 508 mm) and up to four assemblies (max. dimensions 508 x 508 mm) can be processed simultaneously in the machine, making the VERSAFLOW ONE XFF a genuine high-speed machine.

The VERSAFLOW ONE incorporates decades of know-how from the market leader in the form of proven hardware and intuitive software (ERSASOFT 5). The ONE has all the features that have made Ersa selective soldering the leading technology in the industry over many years. It has a 3 mm pin chain/roller conveyor and program-controlled width adjustment as standard for maximum flexibility and performance. The flux module relies on the proven multidrop system with one or two flux heads and numerous options. The precision of the multidrop fluxer enables almost any conceivable geometry.

The basic version of the preheater is equipped with a short-wave IR heating module from below. Top heating with convection in the preheater is available as an option. Contactless monitoring of the PCB temperature in the preheater guarantees maximum process reliability. Features such as automatic nozzle activation or solder wire feed are also on board. Of course, connection to the KE CONNECT digital service platform is also available on request, making the VERSAFLOW ONE a safe investment for future requirements in digitized electronics production.

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The GLOBAL Technology Awards, established in 2005, are renowned for recognizing outstanding innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries. These awards celebrate the companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of the industry with exceptional standards and groundbreaking solutions.

Datest’s Enhanced High Density Precision Geometry Flying Probe Wafer Testing Services cater to the rapidly expanding demands of large, complex algorithmic computing systems. These systems rely on high-density wafers, often forming the core of applications in drug development, genomic sequencing, epidemiological modeling, cryptography, system security, aerodynamic research, fluid flow, dynamic simulation and prediction, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other sophisticated fields that require exceptional clock speeds and processing power.

What sets Datest’s production-level flying probe wafer testing services apart is the result of a remarkable four-year effort to push the boundaries of machine limits above and beyond standard warranty-voiding thresholds. With unparalleled precision, Datest performs complex tasks such as landing multiple probes on 250µm etched pads, executing four-wire (Kelvin) impedance tests, and repeating these intricate processes on tens of thousands of test points on a typical wafer layer or wafer-based subsystem.

What initially began as an R&D project for a demanding customer quickly evolved into a service that benefits the wider OEM and EMS test market. Equipment manufacturers initially expressed skepticism, asserting that such tasks could not be accomplished, but Datest proved them wrong through its unwavering commitment to innovation. Now, those same manufacturers wholeheartedly support Datest’s accomplishments, and eagerly await the next batch of impedance test data.

Robert Boguski, President of Datest, remarked, “Datest has evolved, by customer demand, to become the ‘Why Not Supplier,’ in the sense of pushing technological boundaries beyond the limit of what is commonly understood as conventional wisdom.  Our high-density wafer testing services are but one example of this larger trend.  The journey of innovation often commences when conventional wisdom says it can’t be done.  Progress through innovation often begins with—and runs over—the word ‘no.’  We are proud and privileged to be along for the ride.”

With more than 39 years of expertise, Datest offers in-circuit testing (ICT), flying probe testing, X-ray inspection, boundary scan/JTAG testing, functional testing, failure analysis and other related analytical and laboratory services, to OEMs and EMS companies throughout the US, North America, and the world. Datest is an ISO9001:2015, ITAR and AS9100D-certified company, and a member of IPC, IEEE, EIPC and ASNT. Datest is a proud and active member of SMTA.

For more information about Datest or to view the company’s complete service lineup, visit www.datest.com, or call (510) 490-4600.

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Launched in April 2023, the YRM20DL accepts boards up to 330mm on both lanes simultaneously. Fully independent drives and push-up pins in each lane ensure boards are clamped, populated, released, and moved out efficiently. Overdrive mode lets each placement head operate in either or both lanes and each lane allows non-stop feeder cart changeovers. Users can leverage this flexibility to assign identical products to both lanes, or different products of unequal workload and cycle time, to optimise throughput and ease production planning.

“The YRM20DL lets users flex their SMT production capacity at will and without compromise as changing workloads call for greater volume or greater mix,” said Yasushi Miyake, Branch Manager, receiving the trophy at the traditional prize-giving presentation during the Productronica exhibition in Munich. “We are delighted that we can now celebrate this cutting-edge machine as an award-winning mounter.”

The YRM20DL connects efficiently with Yamaha’s latest YRP10DL dual-lane printer and YRi-V DL 3D AOI for seamless end-to-end dual-lane productivity, to deliver maximum throughput in a wide range of manufacturing scenarios.

With 120,000 cph placement speed and +/-15µm accuracy, the YRM20DL integrates outstanding features from the single-lane YRM20 mounter. These include the stopperless conveyor system that meets automotive-industry requirements for careful board handling, low-impact placement nozzles, Yamaha’s Multiple Accuracy Compensation System (MACS), and options including coplanarity checking and the all-image tracer.

The optional advanced safety package supports safety category 3 and other safety items and includes independently controlled front and rear signal towers, auto nozzle station, and chip-dump box overflow prevention.

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.

www.yamaha-motor-robotics.eu

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“What belongs together in the semiconductor industry is coming together,” said Guenter Lauber, EVP & Chief Strategy and Digitalization Officer at ASMPT. “Innovative developments such as system-in-package components, but also increasing cost pressures, require us to overcome the boundaries between SMT and die processing, and to think and act across lines, products and manufacturing facilities when it comes to data use.”

Industry visitors were able to see what this looks like in practice at the joint ASMPT booth, where ASMPT Semiconductor Solutions presented new innovative machines that are particularly interesting for automotive applications in the areas of ADAS, connectivity and electrification that require maximum precision and unique speeds. With an SMT production line that was fully optimized for volume production and a flexible SMT line for small-batch production, ASMPT demonstrated once again that the innovation and market leader is able to cover the entire hardware spectrum for modern electronics manufacturing. The hybrid pick-and-place machine SIPLACE CA marks the successful synthesis between chip assembly and SMT processing, and the industry audience’s interest was correspondingly high.

ASMPT’s software products were all about its new Intelligent Factory concept, which focuses on the smart use of data and connects all production levels from the machines to the enterprise into a functional and productive whole. As a result, skilled workers are deployed more efficiently, materials are scheduled more effectively, and errors and production impediments are detected and rectified more quickly. Also trend-setting was ASMPT’s Critical Manufacturing software business, which presented its modern, integrated manufacturing execution system (MES) designed specifically for electronics manufacturing at the trade fair.

“Frequent feedback from our customers was: “What I would otherwise have to put together from many different sources, the market leader is now offering from a single source”,” said Guenter Lauber. “This means ASMPT features a hardware and software concept that is as coherent as it is comprehensive while incorporating existing third-party solutions and combining the performance and precision of proven hardware with future-oriented software.”

“Lively interest by the public and extremely positive customer feedback at the fair are both a confirmation of our work and an incentive,” says Guenter Lauber, about his company’s endeavors. “In 2024, we will continue to consistently advance our integrative strategy in all divisions. Achieving the greatest return on investment for our customers, however, is and continues to be our overarching goal in everything we do.”

To learn more, visit www.asmpt.com.

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Heraeus Electronics’ Microbond® SMT660 Innolot® 2.0 solder alloy is innovating the automotive industry’s approach to highly reliable and cost-effective solder alloys. This solution empowers manufacturers with the ability to maintain a competitive Total-Cost-of-Ownership (TCO) while satisfying emerging industry requirements.

The Microbond® SMT660 Flux in combination with either the well-known Innolot® or the new Innolot® 2.0 alloy delivers exceptional performance and reliability, further solidifying Heraeus’ commitment to innovating bonding materials in the automotive electronics landscape.

The Microbond SMT660 Series offers exceptional reflow performance, standing out for its excellence in the reflow process without the need for additional nitrogen (N2). This feature effectively minimizes defect rates and contributes to a reduced Total-Cost-of-Ownership (TCO) for manufacturers. Heraeus Electronics’ innovation aligns seamlessly with the industry’s quest for reliability and cost-efficiency, making the Microbond SMT660 Innolot 2.0 solder alloy an indispensable asset for the automotive sector.

The GLOBAL Technology Awards, established in 2005, have become an industry benchmark, celebrating exceptional standards and groundbreaking solutions within the global SMT and advanced packaging industry. The award recognizes companies and individuals who consistently drive the industry forward with their outstanding innovations.

Heraeus Electronics remains at the forefront of innovation, continually pushing boundaries and introducing solutions that empower manufacturers to thrive in a dynamic and evolving market.

To learn more about Heraeus Electronics, visit www.heraeus-electronics.com.

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