Efficient line maintenance
Realizing a smart factory means taking a practical approach to process and systems while examining areas to improve productivity. Using real 3D measurement data generated during inspection helps manufacturers define inefficiencies and boost line efficiency. For example, the LM@KSmart (Library Manager) module simultaneously deploys programs and inspection conditions across multiple lines to enhance productivity and data integrity with consistent performance. Operators can further improve line maintenance with other features like RTM@KSmart (Real Time Monitoring) where by the system instantly displays relevant process parameters to remote locations for immediate analysis and action. Link@KSmart provides multipoint views (SPI, Pre-reflow AOI, and Post-reflow AOI) and uses real data management and monitoring, so operators can to determine actionable insights to optimize the processes.
Smart, data-driven inspection analysis
The power of this solution lies in its analytical power. SPC@KSmart (Statistical Process Control) provides a straightforward visualization of real-time production and inspection results, including configurable charts for user-specific parameters. Users can identify the exact defect origin by checking false calls and NG parts from the dashboard, as well as evaluate and optimize default settings by comparing actual results with average, minimum, and maximum values. For example, if the process was stable, operators can tighten the tolerance to prevent escapes.
Autonomous process optimization
Harnessing the power of the company’s IP (Intelligent Platform), OPO@KSmart (Offline Programming Optimizer) provides an intuitive graphical simulation tool to review identified defects with accumulated historical real data from all lines, which avoids unnecessary downtime. It reliably allows users to foresee the impact of fine-tuning without stopping the line. Moving forward, the solution autonomously renders complex process optimization decisions typically reserved for dedicated process engineers. The modular platform is designed for future growth and expansion, so when the company releases new modules, the manufacturer can implement the upgrades easily anytime.
The company is all about harnessing the power of connectivity and creating a smart factory. For instance, its Process Optimizer (KPO) includes four interlinking software modules that exercise complex algorithms to develop closed-loop process recommendations. The Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity drives the smart factory vision one step further by enabling automatic SMT line maintenance. Finally, working with its printer and mounter partners, the company has developed the network tools to connect with multiple suppliers and simplify communication across the entire PCBA line. To this end, the company has established three additional R&D centers worldwide to facilitate a quantum leap in technological leadership and competitiveness.
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