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4 SMT Magazine • September 2014 What is the true impact of automation on PCB assembly, from quality concerns to cost savings? What is the role of robots? These questions and more are examined this month by feature contributors from Yamaha Motor IM America, Mentor Graphics, Zentech, and more. A robot's place in Smt by Scott Zerkle reducing total manufacturing Cost with Automation by Michael Hansson robotics in manufacturing: A primer by Comau Robotics Sanmina: Automation in production Lines by Richard Ayes the true Impact of Automation by Michael Ford Automation's Influence on Assembly Quality by Waleid Jabai 16 40 54 48 26 34