Oct 28, 2024 
Juki America – EAS Division is proud to announce that its LX-8 Advanced Flexible Mounter has been honored with a 2024 Global Technology Award in the category of Component Placement Equipment – High Volume. This prestigious award, presented at a Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 ceremony during SMTA International, recognizes the LX-8’s outstanding performance and innovation in high-volume production environments.
The Juki LX-8 Advanced Flexible Mounter is engineered to meet the demands of high-volume production lines, offering unmatched versatility and efficiency. The machine features cutting-edge technology, allowing users to choose between the P20 rotary planet head and the Takumi Head with adjustable head height, ensuring precise component placement regardless of the complexity of the project. The LX-8’s advanced capabilities enable manufacturers to handle intricate tasks while maintaining high throughput, making it an ideal solution for quick production runs.
With an impressive 160 feeder slots, the LX-8 significantly simplifies production preparation and reduces setup times, enhancing overall productivity. Its compatibility with existing technology ensures that the LX-8 integrates seamlessly into any production environment, providing a cost-effective and efficient solution that boosts plant efficiency.
“We are thrilled to receive this Global Technology Award, which represents the innovation and quality that Juki brings to the market,” said Gregory Lefebvre, National Sales Manager at Juki. “The LX-8 Advanced Flexible Mounter represents the future of high-volume production, delivering the speed, precision, and flexibility that today’s manufacturers require.”
Since 2005, the prestigious Global Technology Awards have recognized the absolute best new innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries. It brings together the global SMT and advanced packaging industry in a celebration of the companies and people that are achieving the highest standards and driving our industry forward. For more information, visit www.globalsmt.net.
For more information about Juki America – EAS Division, visit www.jukiamericas.com.
Juki is an international leader in high-speed SMT Assembly equipment, has shipped more than 50,000 machines worldwide since 1987. Juki has built its global image with a combination of top-quality and high-reliability machines with a reputation for world-class service and support that result in the lowest production costs for its customers. Juki machines have about 30 percent U.S. made content by cost. The pioneer of the modular assembly system in 1993, Juki offers flexible solutions designed for both high-volume and high mix environments. Juki, Inc. employs 45 U.S. employees, including 20 service personnel five specializing in applications sales.
Additionally, Juki, Inc. offers a full line of SMT manufacturing products as wells as selective solder and stamp soldering machines plus Advanced Technology through-hole machines. Juki supports one of the largest field service groups in the industry. For more information, visit www.jukiamericas.com.
