AUTOMATICA 2014: Innovations from Assembly and Handling Technology
Variety Is the Order of the Day Increasingly shorter product life cycles, smaller batch sizes, many variants: there is no question that assembly automation is undergoing a change. The suppliers of systems and components are reacting with pioneering innovations to these changes, as AUTOMATICA will show from June 3 to 6. Indeed, producers are facing a number of decisive questions at the start of...
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Universal Brings Award-Winning Fuzion to SMT Nuremberg
Versatile platform portfolio extends capabilities to deliver cost-effective performance for a full range of application challenges Universal Instruments will display its Fuzion® Platform at the SMT Hybrid Packaging trade show May 6–8 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in Germany. Universal is exhibiting on Hall 7 Stand 7 – 219 in cooperation with its channel partner, smartTec GmbH. On...
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Essemtec's SMT Assembler with Integrated Solder Paste Jet Printer Picks up an EM Asia Innovation Award
Essemtec, the Swiss manufacturer of production systems for electronic assembly and packaging, announces that it has been awarded a 2014 EM Asia Innovation Award in the category of Pick-and-Place Systems (Multi-function) for its multi-functional SMT Center. The award was presented to the company during an April 24, 2014 ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Convention Center during NEPCON...
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Demag Automotive Forum: Handling Equipment to Meet the Demographic Challenge
• Ergonomic relief for assembly workers • Objective: smart division of tasks • Human/machine interface is key Wetter, Germany - What effects will demographic change have on assembly and handling activities in automotive production? This question was discussed at the Demag Automotive Forum, to which Terex Material Handling had invited a panel of experts from the automotive industry. In his...
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NVH Materials Guide
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) refers to the study of noise and vibration for the purpose of modifying equipment for quieter, safer operation.
Read More »Mentor Graphics Design and Verification Tools Certified for TSMC 16nm FinFET Production
WILSONVILLE, Ore. - Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that its IC design to silicon solution has achieved certification for TSMC's Design Rule Manual (DRM) and SPICE model version 1.0 for its 16nm FinFET process. The certification includes tools in the Calibre® physical verification and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) platform, as well as the Olympus-SoC™ place and route...
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Count On Tools Inc. Saw Great Success at the IPC APEX EXPO
GAINESVILLE, GAÂ- – Count On Tools Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, received great customer feedback at the recent IPC APEX EXPO. The company had many quality leads from new prospective customers with special interest in the StripFeeder .mod Version 2 system after the Circuits Assembly award ceremony on the opening day of the show. COT received an...
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Pick-and-Place System supports small batch assembly.
Running under Windows 8, Pantera X features enhanced X-vision systemÂ- that optimizes image processing for small chip components and complements on-the-fly laser centering feature. Digital image top camera enables image recording of fiducials, optimizing detection of PCB alignment. In addition to intelligent and motorized individual feeders, configurations with FLX/CLM...
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KOMET and SCHUNK Synergy
Pairing precision workholding and toolholding with precision cutting tools is a logical step for making the best parts in the most productive way. With that in mind, KOMET, a leading global manufacturer for bore machining, reaming, and threading, and SCHUNK, the worldwide competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems, honed in on their Synergy and held a joint distributor event...
Read More »Silicon Mountain Purchases Universal Fuzion Solution at APEX
For the second consecutive year, US-based contract manufacturer Silicon Mountain has closed a deal for a Universal Instruments Fuzion® Platform solution at the IPC APEX EXPO. Universal Instruments again enjoyed a very successful IPC APEX EXPO, this year held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, NV on March 25 – 27. Building upon its partnership with Universal, growing US-based contract...
Read More »Siemens Paves the Way for the Future of Manufacturing with Comprehensive Integration
Siemens paves the way for the future of manufacturing with comprehensive integration •Ã‚-   Wide-ranging technological platform as the basis for Industrie 4.0 •Ã‚ Â Â Further convergence of the real and virtual production worlds •Ã‚ Â Â Partnership with McAfee provides an extensive security offering The Hannover Messe 2014...
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Vector® Sports Training Ball Offers Visible Point of Contact
Our goal is to help every athlete derive maximum enjoyment from their sport and become a better player. We offer a line of innovative training tools that combine cutting-edge technology and out of the box thinking to deliver an unbeatable competitive advantage. The Vector® Sports Training Ball is just another example of our commitment to innovation. To learn how the Vector® is helping ballplayers everywhere, see our video.
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