Some two decades since its last major investment in SMT component placement, audio systems manufacturer, Linn Products has chosen to re-invest in Europlacer platforms with the acquisition of four iineo+ pick and place machines. Their decision follows a comprehensive market assessment of contemporary placement technologies and solutions. This is part of a significant capital investment programme in its purpose-built factory based in Waterfoot, just outside Glasgow. The company has been using previous generations of Europlacer pick and place machines with great success but embarked on the evaluation to ensure an impartial decision based entirely on the capabilities of the industry’s latest equipment and suppliers, to ensure they remain at the forefront of audio innovation by creating music systems and turntables of the highest quality.
“While we were perfectly happy with the pick and place systems and support, it was right that we undertook a completely fresh capability evaluation, given the rapid evolution of SMT placement equipment over the years,” explains Anne of Linn Products’ technical team. “We wanted to compare the new Europlacer offering with other machines on the market.”
After scrutinising the market and visiting manufacturing sites using equipment from competitors, the technical team concluded that the supplier remains the right partner for its business. “Having considered other equipment suppliers, we felt that Europlacer continues to offer the best performance in being able to place the range of devices that we use and by delivering the extreme flexibility we require in the production of our complex and highly-technical audio product range,” says Anne.
“Even as a strong business partner, delivering excellent support for almost 20 years, we know it’s right that our customers evaluate their options at times of significant new investment. We expect it and certainly take nothing for granted,” says Andy Jones, Business Development Manager at Europlacer. “However, it is all the more rewarding when we prevail as a result of a totally independent and unbiased market evaluation. Naturally, we are delighted with the outcome and look forward to continuing to provide exemplary support for the next two decades,” he adds.
The installation of the four iineo+ machines is complete and the transition from the older equipment to the new platforms proved smooth and straightforward.
