Nov 14, 2017 
Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, formerly Samsung C&T Automation, today announced that it was awarded a 2017 Global Technology Award in the category of LED Production Equipment for its SM481PLUS. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 ceremony that took place during productronica in Munich, Germany.
The SM481PLUS can perform high-speed placement of chips at 40,000 CPH and QFPs at one per 1.1 seconds, respectively (each at optimum speed) by applying the on-the-fly recognition technology patented by Techwin, which enables component placement at the highest speed among all medium speed component placers.
“High performance chip mounting, flexible mounting and large form factor PCB assembly for LED products are the core capabilities making the SM481 platform a rising star within Hanwha’s SMART portfolio of technology,” commented Jonny Nichols, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hanwha Techwin.
With its one-gantry structure and high-speed piano head with 10 nozzles, the machine can be operated with minimum manpower using one side of the machine. Being able to produce long boards with lengths of up to 1,500mm, the machine boasts of its applicability to the largest PCBs among SM Series component placers.
The SM PLUS Series offers the highest value placement technology configurations with dual gantry / dual conveyor chip mounters, high performance flexible mounters, advanced flexible mounters, and multi-functional mounters. SM PLUS systems from Hanwha Techwin – more efficiency, more versatility, more value.
Premiering in 2005, the Global Technology 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.
Hanwha Techwin has developed advanced technology for electronic & mechanical design, process, and production with high speed and accuracy, leveraging the technical expertise of semiconductor equipment and industrial automation system. Based on these technologies, they provide high speed and high precision SMT machines to customers to reach their company production goal. In addition, Hanwha Techwin provides synergized SMT assembly solutionscombined with world-class service & support throughout North America. Solutions include state of the artprinting, 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. For more information on Hanwha Techwin, please visit smt.hanwhatechwin.com.
