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Why Can SMT Material Changeovers Easily Affect Production Takt Time?
Sep 21 , 2026
During SMT production, material changeovers are a frequent operation on the production line. This is especially true for high-mix, low-volume production, where the increased frequency of material changes means that even small amounts of time lost during each changeover can accumulate, affecting continuous line operation. SMT Material Changeovers: Efficiency Is Affected by More Than Just “Splicing ...
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As 01005 Components Become Mainstream, What Lies Ahead for Manual Splicing?
Oct 09 , 2026
As electronic products continue to evolve toward thinner, lighter, and more compact form factors, high-density assembly has become the dominant configuration on SMT production lines. Under this trend, the adoption of 01005 package components is penetrating from flagship models into a broader range of product lines. The body size of an 01005 component is merely 0.4 mm × 0.2 mm, and carrier tape pit...
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When setting up a new SMT line, should a splicing machine be part of the consideration?
Oct 10 , 2026
During the new line construction phase at an SMT factory, equipment selection discussions typically prioritize core process equipment such as pick-and-place machines and AOI, while automation for the splicing process is often deferred or replaced with a manual solution. However, once the line is officially in production, the splicing bottleneck gradually emerges in assessments of utilization rate ...
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