Yamaha, whose Total Line Solution concept optimizes and interconnects all stages of surface mount assembly, attracted visitors from more than 40 countries across four continents to see the latest in printing, high-speed assembly, high-resolution optical inspection, 3D assembly, and in-line robotics for industry-leading quality, productivity, and capability.
"Productronica 2017 has been extremely positive, demonstrating a resurgence of confidence among high-tech manufacturers," summarized Ichiro Arimoto, General Manager of Yamaha Motor Europe NV, European Branch, IM Business. "We have seen great interest in solutions for future challenges, such as 3D-MID assembly and the M2M features of our Factory Tools 4.0 software for smart manufacturing. This year, there were more visitors from more countries, many outside of Europe, including the Americas and Southeast Asia. Clearly, Productronica continues to grow in its international stature.".
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in the iPulse hybrid assembler, which also performs conventional SMD placement, providing a space-efficient solution that makes 3D assembly cost-effective even for low-volume jobs such as prototypes or small batches.
Continuing its momentum in high-speed, advanced optical inspection, Yamaha also unveiled its new, powerful 7-micron resolution 3D camera. This microscopic inspection is essential for evaluating the solder joints of the smallest chip components, such as 01005 devices, which are now being adopted in space-constrained applications like package-in-package assembly. Measuring only 100 microns long and 50 microns wide, these components demand the camera's highest resolution to verify the acceptable height and slope of the solder fillets on each terminal.
Tools for Smart Manufacturing:
Highlighting the critical role of powerful software in assisting with programming, configuration, and management/monitoring, the latest Yamaha Factory Tools 4.0 suite provides real-time performance and dispenser status monitoring, M2M capabilities that deliver production data directly to the line supervisor's mobile device anywhere in the factory, and database-based traceability and statistical process control (SPC). In total, Factory Tools 4.0 contains more than 20 applications covering configuration, programming, monitoring, and traceability down to the component and nozzle level. Flexible options allow manufacturing managers to configure software tools to meet their needs; these can range from optimizing a single line or coordinating with automated component towers, to streamlining changeovers, simplifying feeder management, managing production across multiple lines, meeting the quality demands of the automotive and aerospace markets, quickly troubleshooting the causes of interruptions or inspection failures, or using predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and utilization.
Solutions for Efficient, High-Speed Mounting:
As promised prior to the event, Yamaha also showcased the latest models in its YSM family of high-efficiency modular mounters, including the European debut of the compact single-beam YSM10 with its versatile multi-head options delivering a class-leading 46,000 cph placement speed. The 1- or 2-beam YSM20 and the 2/4-beam YSM40R, with its revolutionary 18-nozzle, 50,000 cph speedhead, offering unbeatable speeds of up to 200,000 cph in a one-square-meter footprint, completed the YSM demonstration. Alongside these machines, the high-speed Sigma G5S mounter, featuring advanced automation, high-speed motion controls, and die feature recognition for optically precise LED placement, caught the attention of buyers seeking rapid and flexible capacity expansion.
Furthermore, the latest advancements in robotic technologies for electronic assembly, utilizing programmable SCARA and Cartesian robot systems, demonstrated high-speed in-line picking, assembly, press fitting, welding, and inspection processes. Leveraging Yamaha's proven track record in factory automation for the packaging, automotive, and precision manufacturing sectors, these robotic solutions for electronic assembly are ready for installation and fully reprogrammable, thus offering flexible and cost-effective advanced automation.
