5 benefits of AGV use in electronics industry
What is AGV? AGV, or Automated Guided Vehicle, is a type of mobile robot that is used for material handling in various industries, including the electronics industry. AGVs are designed to follow a predetermined path through a facility, using various technologies such as lasers, magnets, or vision systems to navigate and locate their position. In […]
Solder paste handling guidelines
Solder paste handling is important for its use in production enviroment. Solder paste is a type of interconnection material used in the process of soldering electronic components onto a printed circuit board (PCB).
Everything about SMD components
SMD component history SMD components were developed in the 1960s as a way to reduce the size and weight of electronic devices and to improve their reliability. They became widely used in the electronics industry in the 1980s and 1990s, as surface mount technology (SMT) became more prevalent. Today, SMD components are found in a […]
What is electronics component storage?
Electronics component storage is the raw materials, components and finished goods a company sells or uses in production.
Streamlining assembly lines: How digitalization is changing the game for through-hole component assembly
Manual through hole assembly risks and challenges Manual through-hole technology, darling, is a quaint method of assembling electronic devices. It involves manually inserting components into holes drilled in a printed circuit board and then soldering them. It’s like fitting puzzle pieces together, only with a soldering iron. The main challenge with this technique is the […]
Top 10 benefits of using smart storage system
SMT smart storage system Smart storage systems are an essential part of modern PCB assembly processes, as they allow manufacturers to efficiently store and access the many different types of components that are used in these assemblies. SMT storage systems may be used in a variety of settings, including electronics manufacturing plants, prototyping labs, and […]
Internet of Things (IoT)
As we enter the modern industrial age of Industry 4.0, technology has drastically changed the landscape of manufacturing. Whereas humans once had to perform every technical step of the manufacturing process, many tools are now “smart” enough to run pretty independently. These tools are most often spread throughout the industrial environment or as components in […]
Just-In-Time (JIT) Production
Just-in-Time production is a practice within lean manufacturing that makes items “just” at the time demand requires, and not for surplus inventory; its purpose is waste minimization. KEY TAKEAWAYS Demand-driven instead of inventory-driven Eliminating surplus eliminates waste and cost Key aspect of lean manufacturing and TPS JIT’s Origins: Toyota Production System or Lean Manufacturing? Just-in-time […]
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
What is Kaizen? Directly translated, Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning “change for the better”, or “continuous improvement” as it is more commonly translated. The central idea is that it is always better to take the time to make improvements, even if operations are slowed down as a result. This may seem extreme but we’ll […]
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
What are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are defined metrics that companies use to track performance next to established goals and objectives. These can be anything from sales stats, quality output, and waste mitigation. Within manufacturing, KPIs enable industry leaders to collect valuable insight into their operational, financial, and customer performance. These insights can then […]