The latest in pick and place machines (low & mid-volume)
A pick and place machine, also known as a mounter, is the heart of the SMT assembly process and is an expensive piece of equipment. Hence, buyers need to plan very strategically before making a purchase as there are innumerable choices from [...]
The latest in electronic dry cabinets
Electronic dry cabinet, also called humidity cabinet, moisture proof cabinet, desiccant dry cabinet or dry box, is used for storage of surface mount electronic components prior to circuit board assembly, to prevent water absorption that could [...]
“Future SMT machines will be an integration of several machines”
In recent years, the electronics industry has witnessed a remarkable influx of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies in India. This has given a major thrust to the sale of surface mount technology (SMT) equipment. The economic downturn [...]
The latest in PCB handing solutions
Using machines instead of people to move PCBs during the assembly process not only results in increased production yields, but can also add up to significant cost reductions. With board handling and transport systems, any PCB assembler regardless [...]
The latest in SMT cleaning and washing systems
During an SMT process, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are assembled using various fluxes and solder paste whose residues needs to be cleaned after the soldering process. It is a must to wash and clean rosin flux from the PCB assembly.
In most [...]
The latest in SMT inspection systems
A glimpse into the latest inspection systems launched in the last one year
Studies have confirmed that approximately 50 per cent of all electronics assembly errors and 65 per cent of SMT defects are related to solder paste printing and solder [...]
The Latest in SMT Printer Systems
By Srabani Sen
Printing of solder paste or adhesive is one of the most important steps in the SMT production chain. The final quality of the PCB depends on the quality of the initial solder paste deposits. Today, the smaller lead pitches and [...]
The Latest in SMT Reflow Ovens
Model: BM-W430 630, Brand: Dektec Company: Dektec Automatic Equipment Co Ltd
This lead free reflow oven is panel control for standard machines, with touch screen and plC controlling system. It can save 50 groups temperature parameters and provide [...]
SMT products to watch: The latest in SMT pick and place machines (low volume)
Model: iFlex H1, Brand: Assembléon, Company: Assembléon
iFlex H1 is used for ICs and fine pitch placements. Launched at Productionica in November 2011, it is a complete and flexible SMT solution for electronics manufacturers, especially designed [...]
A subdued SMT equipment market may look up in 2012
By N Chandramohan, country head (SMT division), Juki India Pvt Ltd
The year 2011 was not as exciting for the Indian SMT industry, as was expected. The volatility in the financial markets, the European crisis, the still recovering economy of [...]
Top SMT players in India
By Richa Chakravarty
Although Frost & Sullivan’s report estimates Indian SMT market to be around Rs 44.15 billion in 2012, with telecom and automotive being two major sectors driving demand for SMT equipment, the year 2011 was not as exciting [...]
SMT leads to new trends in markets for PCBs, equipment, and manufacturing processes
By Ankan Mitra
Surface mount technology (SMT) is one key factor leading to the shrinking of electronics systems. In India, this trend has been driven by the use of surface mount devices (SMD) in either products developed indigenously by Indian [...]
Leading SMT players in India
By Rebika Singam
The Indian electronics manufacturing market has been continually and steadily growing over the last ten years. Industry reports indicate that the growth will continue and the manufacturing segment will show tremendous potential [...]
Choosing the right maintenance service for SMT line
By Himanshu Yadav
With deployment cost of a surface mount technology (SMT) machine ranging between $50,000 and $300,000, it is imperative that proper care should be taken for their timely maintenance and repairs to avoid failures. The cause [...]
Buy SMT machines without feeling the pinch
By Sandhya Malhotra
With an increasing number of vendors starting manufacturing units in India, demand for surface mount technology (SMT) based equipment has seen an ascent. However, even now, only 10 per cent of manufacturing in India is being [...]
