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DDM Novastar Unveils Affordable NovaPlace Automatic Pick and Place Systems
May 6, 2024 | DDM Novastar Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
DDM Novastar, a prominent U.S. manufacturer specializing in SMT and PCB assembly equipment, proudly announces the recent launch of their NovaPlace Pick & Place systems. This new line introduces entry-level yet high-performance pick and place machines.
The NovaPlace™ Series emerges as a comprehensive turnkey automatic pick and place solution, ready for immediate production deployment. The series features four models tailored to diverse needs -- beginning with the L-NP00 equipped for short runs from cut-tape feeders, up to the L-NP64, equipped with finer precision of Micro Stepper Technology, and capacity for up to 96 Tape Feeders. These machines provide an economical solution for various applications:
Pilot Manufacturing:
- Prototyping
- Low Volume Production
- Product Development
- Short Run, High-Mix Manufacturing Applications
The DDM Novastar NovaPlace L-NP64 Automated Pick & Place System in bench-top configuration.
The NovaPlace Series boasts user-friendly Windows-based operating software and easy programming with Gerber Input. Its simplicity of operation, compact footprint, and durable construction make it the perfect choice for prototyping and short-run, high-mix manufacturing applications.
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