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checking process is confirmed. Interfacing The incoming material station
can be connected with other systems such as ERP, MES, pick-and-place lines, etc. Due to its API interface, any software can communicate and receive information from the incom- ing material station and automatic file sharing with other software is al- so possible. The result of these con- nections, is that all company systems are updated as to inventory avail- ability immediately, allowing for a more efficient and timely production cycle. Also, all information necessary for the automatic generation of trace- ability reports is automatically transmitted to both ERP and MES systems.
Component Storage, Kit Prep A recent development on the lo-
gistic side of manufacturing is the availability of automated component storage and retrieval systems. These systems can automatically store thousands of component reels, trays and tubes, along with the quantities and all other data available on these components. Many of these systems also offer humidity control and auto- matic tracking of the MSL status of sensitive parts. When a component leaves the
storage system, software automati- cally tracks the time the component is outside the humidity-controlled environment, and warns when the el- igibility time of this component is about to expire. Perhaps the best fea- ture of many of these systems is that they can pull kits upon request of the ERP or MES systems. This results in faster kitting times, more accurate
Emil Otto Develops Flux Cover for Surface Protection
Eltville, Germany — Emil Otto has developed its flux cover PFS-001 for the surface protection of component connections. The product was pre- sented for the first time at produc- tronica 2019. The coating of compo- nent connections should be carried out by immersing the connections in the flux cover. If the components are mounted immediately after the coat- ing process, they can be processed di- rectly. With automatic assembly, subsequent drying is necessary. Wave soldering can then be per- formed as usual. Selected parame- ters do not need to be altered. If the coated parts are not to be
processed immediately but stored, the coatings must be dried immedi- ately and completely before storage. This prevents the adhesion of dirt or other materials. Contact: EMIL OTTO Flux- u.
Oberflächentechnik GmbH, Eltviller Landstrasse 22, 65346 Eltville, Germany % +49-6123-7046-0 E-mail:
info@emilotto.de Web:
www.emilotto.de
component delivery, and greatly re- duced labor costs. Another valuable feature of the
automated component storage sys- tem is that it can communicate di- rectly with the pick-and-place lines. If a pick-and-place machine sends a warning that a component is running low and additional quantities are re- quired, the storage system can inter- rupt its current task, pull an addi- tional reel of the component which is about to run out, and have that reel arrive at the appropriate placement machine before the component runs out thus avoiding expensive down-
time. The incoming material station makes a great partner for the compo- nent storage system by furnishing all the necessary data to the sever as part of the receiving process. A completely integrated receiv-
ing, storing, tracking, and pulling sys- tem provides seamless supply of com- ponents and other materials to the production lines. As more companies seek to improve the efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and maintain continuous control of manufacturing operations, systems like these will be valuable steps along the way. In summary, an incoming mate-
rial station can avoid mistakes in da- ta entry, speed the receiving of mate- rials, lower labor costs, provide cor- rect and timely information to the ERP and MES systems, communi- cate seamlessly with automated com- ponent storage and retrieval sys- tems, and be a valuable building block in the journey toward an auto- mated factory. Contact: Essegi Automation
S.r.l., Via Della Tecnica 33, 36050 Sovizzo (VI), Italy % +39-0-444-376380 E-mail:
info@storagesolutions.it Web:
www.storagesolutions.it r
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