The design stage of a product’s life cycle is arguably one of the most crucial decision making periods, as 70 to 80 percent of the overall manufacturing cost can be projected at this stage. Engineers ...

Current trends in automated assembly require manufacturers to reconsider outdated processes and expand production capabilities. Here are a few pointers to consider. Markets for everything from ...

Software automation in PCB assembly. Advantages and disadvantages of software automation in PCB assembly. The PCB assembly (PCBA) process is becoming more complex with evolving market trends such as ...

The 18 XPlanar movers on the assembly machine built by Automation NTH travel over 18 motor tiles to present the blood test kits to the various reagent filling ...

The compatibility of efficiency, sustainability, and ergonomic workplace design is currently one of the greatest challenges in large-scale structure assembly, which is particularly relevant in ...

VLC Photonics, a renowned photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and test house (part of the Hitachi High-Tech Group), and ficonTEC, a leading provider of automated assembly and test production ...

The medical device and life sciences industry must meet stringent regulations for quality and product consistency, making process control a critical issue. All materials and manufacturing ...

Siemens Digital Industries Software has updated its Designcenter Solid Edge software. The update includes new capabilities in AI and improvements in productivity, documentation, and user experience.

The reasons why it’s best, or perhaps not a good idea, to bring your PCB/SMT assembly in-house. How to select the PCB/SMT equipment you’ll need to get started—stencil printer, pick-and-place machine, ...