Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will demonstrate industrial robots working together autonomously to raise productivity and reduce waste, on stand no. 314 in Hall B5 at Automatica 2022 in Munich, June 21-24.

At the booth, Yamaha will demonstrate SCARA and cartesian robots cooperating to accelerate adhesive deposition and bonding. Visitors can see how coordination between multiple robots cuts process cycle time to increase output with consistent quality.

A display featuring the LCMR200 linear conveyor module will illustrate flexible workpiece transport with accurate, programmable positioning. Teamed with a cartesian robot, the demonstration will show how the LCMR200’s precision helps to simplify system design as well as increasing throughput and efficiency.

Yamaha LCMR200

In addition, Yamaha’s Robonity single-axis robots combine slim dimensions with high rigidity and a low centre of gravity to enable stable and space-saving solutions for transport, feeding, and general process automation. The associated EP-01 controller and software tools simplify robot selection, simulation, and programming, and provide real-time performance monitoring. The Robonity lineup also contains motorless actuators that give extra flexibility to customise system capabilities and cost.

Visitors can also see the affordable and high-performing YK-XE SCARA robots, which are available with arm length from 400mm to 710mm and up to 10kg load capacity. By lowering the cost of entry to advanced, flexible automation, the YK-XE series enables businesses large and small to become more productive and competitive.

Yamaha’s robotics experts will be present at the booth, no. 314 in hall B5, throughout the event to describe the demonstrations in detail and answer visitors’ questions.

ABOUT YAMAHA Robotics FA Section

Yamaha Factory Automation Section (FA Section), a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit in Yamaha Motor Corporation, is focused on delivering flexible, high-accuracy industrial robots for precision automation challenges.

With its roots in the introduction of robot technology to Yamaha motorcycle assembly activities, the division has over 40 years’ experience solving automation challenges from factory-scale to micron-level. Yamaha’s industrial robots are now trusted by leading corporations worldwide, in activities as diverse as semiconductor fabrication and assembling electronic products, domestic appliances, automotive components, and large liquid-crystal panels.

Yamaha Motor FA Section offers a unified range of solutions for robotic assembly, including single-axis robots, SCARA, cartesian, and articulated robots. Innovations such as the LCMR200 linear conveyor module; a smoother, space-saving and more versatile successor to conventional belt and roller conveyors continue to set the pace in factory automation. Core robotic technologies as well as key components and complete robot systems are all produced in-house, ensuring consistent quality and control over lead-times.

Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, Yamaha FA Section serves customers in all Europe.

https://fa.yamaha-motor-im.de/

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA – 08 April 2022 – Pillarhouse USA Inc. today announced the appointment of WITTCO Sales Group to lead sales efforts in the Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Baja Mexico Regions. Adrian De’Ath, Vice president for Pillarhouse USA Inc stated’ “We are thrilled to announce WITTCO have joined the Pillarhouse sales representative team with an extensive background in the electronics manufacturing industry. We are confident that WITTCO will be able to provide our customers 1st class sales and engineering support.”

Pillarhouse is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality flexible selective soldering systems from entry level hand-load (batch) processes to fully automated high-speed lines. Pillarhouse manufactures a wide range of modular and hand load equipment to fit the changing marketing market needs of today. WITTCO Sales was established in 1989 to provide a technical conduit between Manufacturers of electronic production equipment and their intended market users. CEO Tom Wittmer of WITTCO Sales stated “We are incredibly pleased and look forward to offering Pillarhouse within our strong brands of PCB assembly solutions. From entry level to highly customized complex systems, Pillarhouse has a long pedigree of high quality and low cost of ownership selective soldering equipment”

About Pillarhouse International Ltd

Pillarhouse has been a leading force in the selective soldering of today’s modern machines; offering a range of machine options to cover the wide variety and complexity of today’s modern electronics. Our philosophy is to produce high engineering standard products with a focus on innovation and cutting-edge development. With Headquarters in Chelmsford – UK alongside supplementary Manufacturing, Sales/Service facility in Suzhou – China and Sales/Service support in Chicago – USA. Pillarhouse has developed into a Global Company with Sales and Service facilities in over 50 countries.

About WITTCO Sales

WITTCO Sales Inc. is a Manufacturers’ Representative company serving the Sothern California, Southern Nevada and the Norther Baja Mexico regions over 30 years with an emphasis on the Electronics and Industrial Assembly markets. No matter your company’s production tools and equipment needs, WITTCO is able to provide a Best-In Class line of products and technical assistance you may require. Contact Todd Wittmer at Toddwittmer@wittcosales.com or visit https://wittcosales.com for more information.

Sudbury, MA April 2022 – DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer and industrial electronics applications, recently developed an innovative process technology combining adhesive dispensing and preactivation in a single process step. Activation on the flow provides users with new options for designing their products and processes while reducing costs and CO2 emissions.

Ideal for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive electronic components, this new technology offers an alternative to bonding processes previously used in industry.

Unique Technology

The adhesive is already irradiated during the dispensing process, which starts the curing reaction even before the adhesive meets the component. After the combined process step, the components can be joined. Another unique feature of the technology is that the exposed adhesive areas can be additionally irradiated and fixed after joining. This provides immediate initial strength, preventing the adhesive from flowing out and the components from slipping, while allowing them to be further processed right away. The adhesive cures reliably to final strength whether or not there is additional light fixation. No additional process steps are needed, even in undercuts and shadowed areas.

The one-component adhesives, developed specifically for activation on the flow, are based on epoxy resin. The patented DELO KATIOBOND FA adhesives contain two different initiators that react to different wavelengths and initiate curing. This dual-initiator system is what makes the optional light fixation step possible. The adhesives are available with different mechanical properties and are highly resistant to media and temperature in the cured state.

Dispensing and Irradiation

DELO has also developed the appropriate device DELO-ACTIVIS 600. It is made up of two subunits, one for dispensing and one for irradiation. Dispensing is done on a volumetric basis, with flow rate and quantity defined according to process requirements. As the one-component adhesive passes through the mixing tube, it is irradiated by integrated DELOLUX 503 curing lamps. The mixing coil ensures uniform activation of the entire adhesive volume. DELO-ACTIVIS 600 can be used as a stand-alone device or integrated into existing production systems.

“With activation on the flow, we have developed a complete system combining process technology, adhesive and device, which enables innovations on the customer side,” said Dr. Karl Bitzer, Head of Product Management at DELO. “The various customizable parameters open up completely new possibilities in terms of component design, efficient processes, and CO2 reduction.”

Activation on the flow is well-suited for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive components. For example, sensors or connectors can be bonded in a ‘gentle’ way and with low stress using dual-initiator adhesives. None of the components need to be transmissive to light, and the adhesive cures reliably even in complex geometries.

This new technology can replace various bonding processes widely used in the industry. It is an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative for heat-curing, room-temperature-curing, or dual-curing processes. It helps to overcome previous limitations and creates room for innovation.

April 5, 2022 ― Cranston, Rhode Island USA – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce Andres Lozoya has been awarded Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

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