Industry News | 2017-07-17 18:49:23.0
YAMAHA’s new Sigma Series G5S Modular Mounter delivers high-speed, flexible placement using a two-head mounting solution driven by YAMAHA’s patented Overdrive Control functionality. Self-loading ‘splice-less’ SL feeders eliminate production interruptions, and quick-change feeder bases and tray units deliver seamless productivity. Yamaha’s Sigma G5S excels in speed, capacity, accuracy, and virtually non-stop efficiency.
Industry News | 2016-02-23 19:49:24.0
Yamaha IM America, in partnership with Trans-Tec Worldwide, will exhibit dynamic new SMT assembly technology in booth #1351 at the upcoming IPC/APEX 2016 exhibition and conference March 15-17 2016. On exhibit for the first time will be the new High-Efficiency modular YSM20W mounter, offering the largest PCB handling capability in the industry and the world’s highest speed in its class, and the new Sigma F8S modular mounter.
Industry News | 2018-01-08 19:06:57.0
Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machinery (IM) unveiled advanced solutions to current and future assembly challenges at Productronica 2017, and will again do so in February at IPC/APEX 2018, Booth #2333.
Industry News | 2017-02-08 18:39:22.0
Yamaha IM America, in partnership with Trans-Tec Worldwide, will exhibit dynamic new SMT assembly technology in Booth #2317 at IPC/APEX 2017 next week.
Industry News | 2013-10-02 23:29:34.0
The Hitachi Sigma G5 modular mounter has now been upgraded and enhanced to become the G5S mounter, the company has announced. Faster, more accurate, and more capable than the world-leading G5, the new G5S boasts higher speed and greater flexibility than its predecessor, according to Masatoshi Kurosawa of Hitachi High Technologies Japan
Industry News | 2015-01-28 13:34:17.0
Yamaha Motor Co. is finalizing an aggressive transition plan to incorporate the Hitachi Sigma Mounter Platform into their already extensive portfolio of SMT Mounters, Printers, Dispensers, Hybrid Placers and Inspection / X-Ray Machines. This follows the announcement in September 2014 whereby Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TOKYO: 8036; Hitachi High-Tech) resolved to withdraw from the chip mounter business, and concluded a contract to partially transfer assets related to the surface mounter business to Yamaha.
Industry News | 2014-02-03 11:43:28.0
Constant R&D and ongoing product development will be evident in the advanced technologies and functionalities showcased by Hitachi High Technologies America at IPC/APEX 2014, according to Tom Simpson, General Manager of the U.S. operation. "Our new Sigma G5S is faster, more capable and offers double the accuracy of our flagship G5 modular mounter."
Industry News | 2014-06-17 18:36:13.0
Electronics manufacturers and PCB assemblers who want the precision and accuracy of HITACHI's SIGMA Series Modular Mounters, but don’t need all that capacity just yet, can get started with the new SIGMA G5JS, a single beam version of the recently introduced SIGMA G5S, according to Tom Simpson of Hitachi High‐Tech Instruments.
Industry News | 2014-03-12 11:24:53.0
HITACHI's Sigma G5S modular mounter's Multi-function head now features lead clinching and tamping functionalities. Its lead clinching capability uses side-mounted lighting and machine vision to identify and precisely locate through-hole component leads. During placement/insertion, clinching simultaneously takes place to prevent the inserted component from falling out or becoming dislodged prior to soldering.
Industry News | 2014-05-15 15:45:42.0
Hitachi High‐Tech Instruments announces the availability of their new Stack Stick Feeder for the Sigma Series modular mounters. The Stack Stick Feeder is especially well-suited for feeding odd-form components to the mounter. The feeder can accommodate up to 6 sticks at a time, with maximum length of each stick 600mm (23.6”) and an auto change feature replaces empty sticks with full ones automatically. There is no need to stop production, since 6 sticks can be stocked at a time in the stock area. Changeover time is only 2 seconds.
