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Real Time with... productronica 2023: Faster Component Placement With Mycronic’s New A40
November 29, 2023 | Real Time with...productronicaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Mycronic’s Kevin Clue discusses the new MyPro A40, a pick and place machine that is 48% faster than its predecessor. The A40 maintains the flexibility desired by high-mix, low-volume manufacturers while offering a wider component range, better accuracy and repeatability.
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