Automation key initiatives

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Cycle time reduction
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High availability
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Minimum floor space requirements
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High reliability & short change-over times
modularity & re-utiliztion of equipment after
life cycle of product
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Short "Time to Market" realization
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Profit improvement

Key focus features

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Minimum product handling
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Maximum process utilization
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First time right approach
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High accuracy of the placement process
by our vision tactile system
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Minimum work in process (short throughput) time
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Self-teaching tools and easily adjustable tools
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Redundant material feeding method to prevent
stoppage of the line
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Maximum quality and safety
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Automatic traceability for
Material data
Quality data
Process data
Production/management data
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On board equipment documentation
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On board self diagnostics

AQP / QOS

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Support in professional FMEAs
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Testing and qualification of work in process
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Measure and certify process capabilities
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Measure and qualify machine and subassemblies of machine
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Perform test runs and apply the tools of statistical process control
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Analyze results and support in root cause finding and definition
of corrective actions
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Control of iterative process of testing/verification until the required
factors of process and machine capability have been proven
prior to delivery of production equipment
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AQP supports all phases of the project including
after production startup

Simultaneous Engineering

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Design for manufacturability
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Early development of new processes required
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Simulation of production scenarios and iterative
optimization of technological and economical approach
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Feasibility studies of production scenarios
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Low volume pilot production of products

New technologies

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Flexible multifunctional modules
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Tactile assembly heads (Failure compensating, self finding,
load-force controlled systems)
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Diode laser systems for soldering, welding
miniaturized spot curing
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Miniaturized processes with accuracies as low as ±2µm
(Component placement, liquid dispensing, laser soldering)
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MID techniques
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Closed loop vision control for processes
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Micro product development and micro production processes
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Linear motor axis systems for high speed and high resolution
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Environment stress test systems
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Multi process machines for miniaturized products

Continous improvement follow-up

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Exchange of exprience in intervals
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Jointly develop and increase know-how and expertness
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Interactively develop assembly process and easily
manufacturable products

Services

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12/24h response time
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Round the clock on site production support
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Preventive and corrective maintenance services
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24h hotline service and troubleshooting
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Remote diagnostic systems
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Spare parts on consignment