In the past, PMJ had a variety of seven different robot platforms in its portfolio of EOL (end-of-line) automation machines, utilizing four dissimilar processes. As a result, a platform-reduction program was kicked off in order to provide superior user benefits according to the requirements of the prospective customers. The design process was divided into several steps such as usability test of existing machines, customer consultation, benchmarking, etc. High targets of the machine development are, of course, reliability, efficiency (excellent ROI, fast ramp-up), ease of use (even without manual, different user levels), modularity and flexibility (long-term investment adapt easily to next processes, no special tools needed, easy to program), and so forth. Simultaneously with the design definition, a fresh concept of user interface has been developed. The idea was to create a common touch-and-feel environment for both the machine itself and the system software. The PMJ Hisac (high speed assembly cell) line consists of many specific solutions for virtually all automation tasks, usually provided at the end of a production line. Just to mention a few: final and odd-form assembly, dispensing, selective soldering, mounting of all sorts of parts including screw driving, hot stamping or ultra-sonic welding. Equipment for routing of multiple-produced PCBs and for traceability measures on the shop floor, etc. is also in this range. In its forth generation, the next Hisac platform (company code E02) will be first introduced at Productronica. Show visitors get the chance to take a very first look on the equipment which reportedly will set new standards for assembly automation in regard to price-performance ratio, usability, speed, performance and precision.
EPP EUROPE 439
Productronica Hall A4/233
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