NeoDen Desktop Pick and Place Machine: The Secret to Boosting Prototyping Efficiency by 50% with Low-Cost, High-Precision Solutions

INTRODUCTION

A SMT chip mounter is configured in the PCB assembly line after the dispenser or solder paste screen printing machine, and is a device that accurately places surface mount components on the PCB pads by moving the mounting head.

SMT placement prototyping is a crucial part of modern electronics manufacturing, which is used to verify the feasibility of the design and the accuracy of the production process. At this stage, the manufacturer can test the rationality of the circuit board design, the accuracy of the component layout and the effectiveness of the soldering process through small batch production, so that potential problems can be identified and adjusted in a timely manner. It also plays an important role in ensuring final product quality and improving production efficiency.

NeoDen YY1 desktop SMT pick and place machine is designed for SMT R&D prototyping, which will be briefly introduced below.

I. What is NeoDen Desktop SMT pick and place machine?

1. About NeoDen

Zhejiang NeoDen Technology Co., Ltd. has been manufacturing and exporting various SMT machines since 2010. Taking advantage of our own rich experienced R&D, well trained production, NeoDen wins great reputation from the world wide customers. 
with global presence in over 130 countries, the excellent performance, high accuracy and reliability of NeoDen PNP machines make them perfect for R&D, professional prototyping and small to medium SMT line. We provide professional solution of one stop SMT equipment.

2. Core highlights of NeoDen YY1

Highlight 1: High-definition and high-speed dual visual identification system

Independent high-definition dual-camera real-time monitoring, placement accuracy of ±0.02mm, to ensure the accurate placement of small components (such as 0201 chips).
When the vision is on, it can still reach 3,000 CPH, and when the vision is off, it speeds up to 4,000 CPH.

Highlight 2: Desktop-level design with powerful feeder bin

Compact size, suitable for lab/office scenarios without additional space investment.

Highlight 3: Simple and convenient operation, lowering the learning threshold

The new version of software supports visual programming and mounting, which can be quickly completed on the machine.

Supports 52 types of 8mm strips for automatic feeding, compatible with bulk component feeder, strip feeder and IC tray feeder.

II. The advantage of saving time

1. How to shorten the prototyping cycle

• Optimize design and material management: Reduce unnecessary component types, reduce complexity and speed up production preparation. Plan ahead and stock common components to reduce waiting time and ensure smooth production.
• Choose the right placement machine: Purchase the right desktop chip mounter according to the sampling needs, simple and easy to start, reduce equipment learning time.
• Strengthen internal communication and collaboration: Establish a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism to ensure that design, procurement, production and other departments work closely together to respond quickly to changes.

2. How automation functions enhance work efficiency

The use of advanced equipment such as automated chip mounter and automatic inspection equipment can reduce manual intervention and improve production speed and accuracy. At the same time, automated equipment also has self-diagnostic and fault warning functions, which can identify and solve potential problems in a timely manner, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

III. The advantages of cost savings

1. The high cost of the traditional proofing method reflects

• Waste of raw materials: in small SMT line, a lot of raw materials will be wasted because of trial and error. For example, the debugging process of traditional machines may produce a large number of unqualified products.
• Labor cost: Traditional methods often require more manual operations, which increases human resource expenses. In addition, workers need to spend a lot of time in debugging and re-making samples.
• Longer delivery time: Due to the complexity of the traditional sampling process, it leads to a long sample delivery cycle, which affects the time-to-market and indirectly increases the opportunity cost and the risk of market competition.

2. Economy of NeoDen chip mounter

2.1 Reduced raw material costs

NeoDen chip mounter supports small lot production, which is especially suitable for the R&D stage. Users can quickly make samples only for the quantity needed, avoiding the high raw material consumption and waste associated with mass production.

Due to the high efficiency and accuracy of the equipment, material waste due to errors is greatly reduced, further reducing the cost per unit of product.

2.2 Reduced Labor Costs

NeoDen placement machines emphasize automated operations, significantly reducing the reliance on manual operations. The automation of the machine not only improves productivity, but also reduces the need for highly skilled operators, which in turn reduces labor costs.

The operation is easy to learn and can be started quickly, further reducing training and human resource management expenses.

IV. User experience and evaluation

Hi Karia, good morning.
Everything is going fine so far.
We're using the machine to assembly the prototype PCBs we develop in our labs.
We're happy with it, its small and handy. However the manuals and guides could be improved having in mind new users that haven't had previous experience with SMT PnP machines.
I'm sure this machine is a good investment for prototyping and small production.
Thanks for asking and best regards

Dear Steven,
Yesterday we received the YY1 and it looks fabulous!
I have to compliment Jerome with the design and all solutions how to optimize it from different aspects.
I told you to stick with your roots and to keep offering the entry level model and you nailed it as they say, you are still #1 of the table-top models!

Conclusion

The NeoDen YY1 is an ideal tool for R&D prototyping due to its high accuracy, small batch economy, low operating threshold, and cost-effectiveness. Its technical parameters and user reputation have proven that it can significantly shorten the development cycle, reduce the cost of trial and error, and help enterprises to efficiently promote product innovation.

If you are considering using NeoDen equipment for R&D prototyping, please contact us.