Oct 17, 2018 Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc., a world-leading provider of automated assembly products and systems and part of Juki Automation Systems Corporation, announces that it was awarded a 2018 Global Technology Award in the category of Storage Systems for its ISM Ultra Flex 3900. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 ceremony that took place during SMTA International.
The ISM Ultra Flex 3900 is an extension module that can be attached to the rear of an ISM 3600, increasing the capacity of the combined machines (ISM 3600 + ISM 3900) up to 7500 7" reels 8mm height, or 1880 15" reels 8 mm height. The reel size mix is an adjustable parameter. The ISM 3900 can work stand alone, but only if combined with the External Elevator Units and ISM AGV System. Multiple ISM 3900s can be installed connected to each other to increase the storage capacity as needed.
The 3900 enables users to increase the tower storage capacity at a lower price point than a second (or third) tower. Thanks to the ISM AGV automation feature of industry 4.0, the number of operators will be further reduced, reducing costs. Through the EEM, it is possible to load and unload a stack of 27 cases all at once. In this way, the waiting time of the AGV is 0 seconds, and the investment for the same is fully optimized.
Premiering in 2005, the Global Technology Awards program is an annual celebration of product excellence in electronics surface mount assembly. Premier products based on the finest examples of creative advancement in technology are chosen by a distinguished panel of industry experts.
Juki Automation Systems (JAS), is an international leader in high-speed SMT Assembly equipment, has shipped more than 30,000 machines worldwide since 1987. Juki has built its global image with a combination of top-quality and high-reliability machines with a reputation for world-class service and support that result in the lowest production costs for its customers. Juki machines have about 30 percent U.S. made content by cost. The pioneer of the modular assembly system in 1993, Juki offers flexible solutions designed for both high-volume and high mix environments. JAS, Inc. employs 45 U.S. employees, including 20 service personnel five specializing in applications sales.
Additionally, JAS, Inc. offers a full line of SMT manufacturing products as wells as selective solder and stamp soldering machines plus Advanced Technology through-hole machines. Juki supports one of the largest field service groups in the industry. For more information, visit www.jukiamericas.com.
