Jan 30, 2019 
Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, formerly Samsung C&T Automation, today announced that it has received two 2019 NPI Awards in the categories of Component Placement – High-Speed for its HM520 Cutting-Edge Modular Mounter and Screen/Stencil Printing for the ESE US-2000XF. The awards were presented to the company during a Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.
With the HM520 Modular Mounter, actual productivity is highest among machines of the same class and is optimized to high quality production. The system configures a flexible production line by applying a modular head and various production modes. The HM520 realizes unmanned, non-stop, and zero-defect production using the Smart Factory S/W Solution.
The high performance HM520 offers a compact foot print, auto-calibrating maintenance free feeders, and modular heads. The HS (High Speed) Head offers a 20 Spindle x 2 Gantry, 80,000 CPH, ±25 μm @ Cpk ≥ 1.0, 0201 ~ 6 mm (H 2 mm). The MF (Multi-Function) Head features a 6 Spindle x 2 Gantry, 60,000 CPH, ±30 μm @ Cpk ≥ 1.0, 0402 ~ 55 mm (H 15 mm).
The ESE U-S2000XF features an auto-changeover capacity of 10-products, paperless cleaning and closed print head. The unique screen printer is truly one of a kind in the market. It also performs under-board support tooling in less than three minutes for maximum efficiency, and lowest cost of operation.
Premiering in 2008, the NPI 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.
For more information on Hanwha Techwin, please visit www.hanwhaprecisionmachinery.com/. Hanwha Techwin provides synergized SMT assembly solutions combined with world-class service and support throughout North America. Solutions include state-of-the-art printing, placement, reflow and board handling technologies to achieve high quality and price-performance without compromising flexibility and growth path on demand. All systems include installation, training, warranty, 24/7 technical phone support, next business day onsite support, next business day shipment of emergency spare parts, and free MMI software upgrades for life on select gear.
