The new pick and place machine series includes desktop, high-speed, multi-functional, LED, DOB, LED lens, and odd-shape models. Designed with advanced technology, they feature intuitive software, ...

Populating a board with tiny SMT parts can be really tricky, and we’ll take all the help we can get. If you’re in the same boat, [vpapanik] has two devices you should check out. First up is the manual ...

Several lines of surface-mount and through-hole receptacles are available on 7-in. miniature reels to accommodate 8- and 12-mm carrier tapes. Surface-mount versions sit on the pc-board where the pin ...

The reasons why it’s best, or perhaps not a good idea, to bring your PCB/SMT assembly in-house. How to select the PCB/SMT equipment you’ll need to get started—stencil printer, pick-and-place machine, ...

The tapes that surface-mount devices come in may be optimized for automated pick and place, but woe betide those who try to dig components out manually. No matter what size package, the well on the ...