Nov 10, 2024 
Accu-Assembly Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Holleran, President of The A & E Group dba Kurt Whitlock Associates, as its official representative in Florida. This collaboration will leverage Kurt Whitlock Associates’ Demonstration Lab in St. Cloud, FL, providing Accu-Assembly’s customers with enhanced access to innovative product demonstrations and technical support.
“We’re excited to have Mike Holleran and Kurt Whitlock Associates represent Accu-Assembly in Florida,” said Michael Kou, Owner of Accu-Assembly. “Their expertise and demonstration facilities will bring our customers closer to the solutions they need, empowering them to increase efficiency and productivity.”
Founded in 1978, Kurt Whitlock Associates is known for identifying and representing leading-edge solutions for electronics assembly. Since opening in 1998, the company's Demonstration Lab has been instrumental in developing replicable process solutions and selecting optimal equipment to meet diverse production needs. The lab offers clients the opportunity to experience firsthand how various technologies can enhance efficiency and quality in their operations.
As part of the partnership, Holleran will represent Accu-Assembly's innovative component storage solutions, including the AccuLiFT™ automated component reel storage tower, AccuID™ incoming material station and the AccuCart™ smart rack component reel storage system. These products are designed to improve efficiency and accuracy in the storage and management of SMT component reels, optimizing manufacturing processes.
The AccuLiFT™ is a cutting-edge Vertical Lift Module (VLM) storage system tailored for SMT component reels. Capable of reaching up to 16.8 feet (5.1 meters) while maintaining a compact footprint, the AccuLiFT™ can store up to 8,000 small (7-inch diameter) reels.
The AccuCart™ smart rack system is designed for easy and efficient SMT component reel storage, featuring LED indicators to help operators quickly locate reels. The patented opto-mechanical switch detects reel placement or removal with single-handed operation for user convenience.
The AccuID™ is a low-cost bench top incoming material station designed for inventory management and material Traceability. Barcode serial number is printed using AccuID™ upon receiving of the material and imported into corporate ERP or placement equipment to maintain accurate inventory information.
Both the AccuLiFT™ and AccuCart™ systems utilize a shared database, ensuring seamless integration, accurate inventory tracking, and efficient Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery for streamlined manufacturing operations.
With deep expertise in high-volume, high-mix, and mid to low-volume assembly requirements, Kurt Whitlock Associates has built a strong reputation for exceptional service and technical support. For more information, visit www.kurtwhitlock.com.
Accu-Assembly Inc. is dedicated to providing advanced solutions that address all aspects of SMT component reel management. For more information about Accu-Assembly Inc. and its new component storage solutions, please visit www.accu-assembly.com or email info@accu-assembly.com.
Founded in 1997, Accu-Assembly is an industrial automation company. Other products of Accu-Assembly include BarTector, HumiTel, AccuEye. and Accu-ID. Accu-Assembly’s core competency is software development and interfacing to various types of databases. For more information, visit www.accuassembly.com.
