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October 2015 • SMT Magazine 23 Las Marias: Please talk about best practices that will help assemblers/manufacturers reduce cycle times in their processes. Neff: Some best practices include using closed loop servo devices that are repeatable and programmable; building in as much quality feedback as possible; and trying to use proven components—in-house solutions are often risky. Las Marias: what about automation? how does automation help reduce cycle time in an assembly line? Neff: Automation means processes are repeat- ed exactly. It also means that a number of op- erations can be done simultaneously, such as feeding in parts, assembly and check, and sort and unload. New generation mechatronic auto- mation, such as SMAC moving coil actuators, are also flexible, so on-the-fly adjustment or changeover is possible as well as coincident as- sembly and quality check. Las Marias: some assemblers believe that smt equipment such as pick-and-place machines are among the key issues when it comes to cycle time reduction. Please give your comments on this. how should manufacturers address this issue? Neff: Electronics is key to many products to- day. The trend in electronics has always been towards smaller and smaller sizes, and with this comes increased fragility. Electronic as- sembly machines need to get smarter, faster, and more precise. Having the ability to de- termine assembly surface locations, which chooSInG the rIGht coMPonent to reduce cycLe tIMeS FeATure inTerview finger-hero.

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