Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America introduces the NPM-D3 to the award-winning, multi-functional NPM-series SMT platform. In addition to its interchangeable, plug-and-play placement heads, the NPM-D3 integrates solder paste inspection (SPI), adhesive dispense (ADH), and post-placement inspection (AOI).

“The NPM-D3 brings the industry’s first, single-unit camera for alignment, thickness, and coplanarity,” said Mark Ragard, General Manager, Electronics Assembly Sales, Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America. “And beyond 3D multi-recognition, the NPM-D3 offers board warp detection, Adaptive Process Control (APC), and Auto Board Support Pin—all features that contribute to lean assembly, maximum productivity, and impressive investment protection.”

The flexible placement heads support a part range of 03015mm microchips to 6” long connectors up to 28 mm tall. Area productivity is nearly 26,300 cph (chips per hour) per square meter. Heads and functions can be changed as production requires. All heads of the NPM-D3 operate on both placement areas to realize the full benefit of dual lane configuration. Alternately, the system converts to single-lane for boards up to 650 x 510mm (25 x 20”).

About Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, a North American source for electronic assembly equipment (SMT), software, and technical support, provides total business systems solutions for electronic semiconductor and packaging companies in the global marketplace through one provider. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.

For additional information: Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, 5201 Tollview Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. PH: 847.637.9600 www.panasonicfa.com