From plug and play to sophisticated automation platforms, innovative intelligent solutions create new value. At IPC APEX 2024, April 9-11 (Booth 2405), Global Instruments will demonstrate a range of electronic assembly automation solutions, including:
Industry standard Fuzion® mounters
The Fuzion Mounter family delivers low single mount costs for any portfolio, from conventional to complex board assembly, from shapes to a wide range of semiconductor applications, and can handle a range of production environments, including ultra-high capacity (XC) models with up to 272 feeder stations that support a wide variety of new product introduction solutions. And with a 30-axis mount head, high-speed models up to 66,500 cph can be achieved.
Versatile Uflex® automation platform
Uflex operates a wide range of processes and supports a variety of feeders to complete virtually any automated process. It supports up to four independent cantilevers on a single gantry, and features include vacuum or pneumatic mounting, screw drive, UV curing, dispensing and more.
Cost-effective Omni™ inserts
For more basic automation tasks, Omni inserts offer simplified operating processes and the efficiency of a single process. It utilizes a linear motor positioning system and a range of intelligent functions to enable precise, high-speed insertion of axial, radial and other special-shaped components.
IQ360™ Smart factory software
IQ360 Intelligent Factory software is a complete set of intelligent factory management modules, the purpose is to control, monitor and improve production efficiency. The software package includes:
and can provide specific module combinations for individual plant needs to create a true "connected factory" production environment.
"The surface mount process is already highly automated, but the end-of-the-line process is largely manual and extremely inefficient," said Glenn Farris, vice president of Global customer operations and corporate marketing at Global Instruments.
Farris continued, "According to a typical high-volume manufacturer, these back-end processes represent less than 5% of the total process, but account for the majority of the rework effort. Therefore, we need to mitigate these inefficiencies by finding intelligent solutions that match the level of front-line operator automation experience. From basic users to advanced users, we provide plug-and-play solutions for complex automated tasks with highly configurable solutions."