SMT Perspectives and Prospects: Warren Buffett’s Perpetual Wisdom, Part 1
Standard of Excellence: Training Your Team to Excel in Customer Service
Smart Automation: What Industry 4.0 Means for Mid-sized Electronics Manufacturing
Transtec and YAMAHA Motor Robotics to Showcase Latest Technology at SMTAI 2024
September 18, 2024 | Yamaha Motor Robotics Holdings Co., Ltd.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Trans-Tec America, in Partnership with Yamaha Robotics USA, will exhibit dynamic SMT assembly technologies at the SMTAI 2024 trade show and conference, October 20 - 24, 2024 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA.
On exhibit will be the YRM20-2 modular surface mounter, which brings the best of all worlds for optimum productivity. It’s a proven performer, able to excel at a wide range of production processes while still being the one of the world’s fastest mounters in its class.
The YRM20 modular mounter is based on the one-head solution concept that allows high speed placement of a wide range of component sizes.
With this machine, gantry speeds and placement optimizations have been increased to achieve a mounting speed of up to 115,000 chips per hour (cph): one of industry’s fastest in the two-beam / two-head class category. In addition, its RM Rotary Head can simultaneously pick from 2 separate feeders, dramatically improving productivity.
Trans-Tec will also exhibit Yamaha’s YRP10 Solder Paste Printer. With this addition to the new “YR” Series of machines, Yamaha has achieved the highest level of printing accuracy in the industry with excellent dynamic rigidity as well as the “3S head”, a programmable angle single squeegee head which controls the attack angle, speed, and printing application force with a single squeegee.
In the efforts to remove unnecessary operator interaction with the machine, the YRP10’s automatic support pin setup and solder / stencil replacement option greatly reduces labor and human error when changing out products. Additionally, dual-lane compatibility enables completely independent operation, as each lane can be selected to flexibly support a wide range of diverse products and production formats.
Trans-Tec will also showcase the YRiV 3D/4D Automatic Optical Inspector (AOI), which uses a new stopper-less transfer system, dramatically lessening the time normally needed to position the assembly for inspection. The cumulative time saving accelerates the completion of every batch and significantly increases overall productivity.
Additionally, the new multi-component alignment check simplifies programming the YRi-V to measure the distances between arrayed parts such as LED emitters in automotive or general lighting. When building automotive headlamps, users can leverage the captured AOI data to individually optimize the placement of beam-focusing lenses for maximum lighting performance. The alignment check can be used to verify the spacings between many other types of components, such as Hall sensors for precision motion control.
Lastly, the upgraded height measurement system, using a blue laser, ensures accurate and repeatable measurements for components that are difficult to capture with standard equipment.
Show visitors can stop by the booth to set up appointments for individual equipment demonstrations.
Share on:
Testimonial
"We’re proud to call I-Connect007 a trusted partner. Their innovative approach and industry insight made our podcast collaboration a success by connecting us with the right audience and delivering real results."
Julia McCaffrey - NCAB GroupSuggested Items
Target Condition: The 5 Ws of PCB Design Constraints
07/29/2025 | Kelly Dack -- Column: Target ConditionHave you ever sat down to define PCB design constraints and found yourself staring at a settings window with more checkboxes than a tax form? You’re not alone. For many designers—especially those newer to the layout world—the task of setting up design constraints can feel like trying to write a novel in a language you just started learning.
Rheinmetall Expands Local Production Activities in Romania
07/28/2025 | RheinmetallRheinmetall has established a comprehensive local production network in Romania, encompassing both its own companies in the country and new partnerships with Romanian companies.
American Made Advocacy: A Growing Presence in Washington in Turbulent Times
07/29/2025 | Shane Whiteside -- Column: American Made AdvocacyLast month, PCBAA held its fourth annual meeting in Washington, D.C. It was our largest gathering to date and included speakers from the House and Senate, the Department of Commerce, and OEMs Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman. We also spent a day on Capitol Hill educating lawmakers and their staff about the importance of a secure domestic microelectronics supply chain.
It’s Only Common Sense: How to Win Back Lost Customers
07/28/2025 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseLosing customers is inevitable. However, while it’s tempting to focus solely on acquiring new customers, it’s significantly valuable to regain lost customers. I call it bringing home the orphans, and it requires understanding their needs, addressing their concerns, and reestablishing trust.
Beyond Recycling: Reshaping Sustainability in Electronics
07/24/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineEnvironmental sustainability, especially for carbon-intensive industries like electronics manufacturing, means businesses are often plagued with various reporting requirements that don’t necessarily address the root problem. To that end, SERI and the Global Electronics Association are teaming up to reshape sustainability in electronics.