Technical Library | 2008-02-20 21:42:52.0
Tier 2 and Tier 3 EMS companies face increasing pressure from competition in low-cost manufacturing countries to produce assembled boards at lower cost, with increased complexity and to tighter deadlines. They also face an increasing amount of high-mix, small-to-mediumvolume production runs. Even OEMs find it hard to predict what products they will be manufacturing in three to five years time, driving the need to invest in highly flexible production tools that will cater to their needs over the lifetime of the equipment. This paper examines methodologies for optimising the process, improving stock control and providing greater traceability using lean manufacturing techniques.
Industry News | 2007-11-04 19:49:02.0
DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM - DATE, 2007 - Blakell Europlacer, the UK distributor and owner of innovative manufacturers Europlacer and Speedprint, announces the appointment of Andy Jones as UK General Sales Manager effective from 2nd January 2008.
Industry News | 2016-12-18 14:40:56.0
Europlacer announces a top management team change, effective 1st December 2016, at its Dorset UK-based headquarters.
Technically speaking, iineo+ is a multi function SMT Pick and Place platform , with the highest level of flexibility and feeder count in the industry. It is widely configurable without the need to compromise on feeder count, placement speed or compon
Industry News | 2009-12-14 21:11:59.0
DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM - December 2009 - Blakell Europlacer Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of comprehensive SMT placement systems for the global electronics industry, announces the addition of a range of new products to complement its existing product lines, distributed exclusively within the UK.
Industry News | 2022-03-03 16:08:03.0
Europlacer has secured top honors in two New Product Introduction (NPI) categories in the prestigious awards organized by Circuits Assembly magazine and notified at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego in January.
Industry News | 2021-04-13 04:30:27.0
While the number eight is recognized as the luckiest number in China, it is now a lucky number for Europlacer, thanks to the company's unprecedented eighth consecutive Service Excellence Award win in the Pick & Place category from respected industry publication, Circuits Assembly. This year, the award ceremony took place online as coronavirus continues to alter the business landscape, but with the award highlighting exemplary customer service, it is as meaningful as ever.
Industry News | 2012-04-24 12:27:13.0
Blakell Europlacer Ltd., a manufacturer of market-leading flexible SMT placement machines, introduces the newest addition to its range of distribution products — Aleader Automatic Optical Inspection.
Industry News | 2022-04-13 09:46:05.0
Europlacer has been named the 2022 top-performing business in its category for the Solent region of southern England by The Business Magazine.
Industry News | 2023-01-30 16:52:48.0
Europlacer has taken the top slot in the placement equipment Accessory Technologies category for its Intelligent Freeform Feeder at the prestigious Circuits Assembly NPI Awards, presented at the IPC APEX Expo 2023 in San Diego.
