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Pyronix shortens cycle times: With placement technology from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION

23. March 2023

Production quality and speed increased through use of SMD placement machines

Kelsterbach, 23. March 2023 – Time is the only resource that cannot be bought or produced. But it can be managed. Cycle times are a crucial factor in electronics manufacturing. To reduce cycle times and increase production quality and speed, Pyronix Ltd. uses the AIMEX IIIc SMD placement machine from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH (www.fuji-euro.de), among others. Recently, the company invested in an additional AIMEX IIIc. In combination with the previously introduced FUJI solutions, Pyronix now has a highly flexible product line with different placement heads that solve different challenges in high-mix production.

Pyronix is a manufacturer and designer of electronic security equipment for use in home, business and industrial applications. The company develops a wide range of wired and wireless intrusion detection systems and relies on market-leading technologies exclusively designed by its in-house research and development team. Pyronix is constantly expanding and updating its production to be ready for the future.

High placement performance with a wide range of variants in production

As electronics production is becoming more complex due to ever smaller batch sizes, a greater number of varieties and an increasing number of components on a printed circuit board, the demands on placement are increasing. Pyronix therefore expanded its production with flexible placement machines. The company has been using various FUJI placement solutions, including those from the AIMEX family, for many years. Recently, an additional AIMEX IIIc SMD placement machine was purchased for the Rotherham South Yorkshire facility. This provides Pyronix with a complete, highly flexible product line at this site, including high-speed H24, versatile H08m heads and flexible DX heads. The expandable AIMEX IIIc supports Pyronix’s high-mix production with high placement performance and flexibility.

The Single-Robot DX head used in the AIMEX IIIC enables the placement of a wide range of parts with a single head, such as parts as small as 0.3 x 0.15 mm. This is possible because the head can automatically switch between different types of mini turrets during placement. The head applies a maximum pressure of up to 98 Newtons and can also optionally set adhesive dots. Various configurations of single- or double-track transport and with single or double robots are available.

“In terms of flexibility, precision and quality, we have taken our manufacturing to a new level with FUJI solutions and the recent deployment of the new AIMEX IIIC. After only a short period of use, we noticed that production quality and speed improved and that cycle times in product manufacturing were also reduced. The modularity offered by FUJI also allows us to react quickly to changing requirements. The placement solutions grow along with our needs,” explains Lee Reynolds, Supply Chain Director at Pyronix.

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Hungarian electronics industry is growing: FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION strengthens local activities

15. February 2023
Adam Salusinszky, Managing Director Hu. Branch Office
Ferenc Fiausch, Regional Account Manager

New managing director of the Hungarian branch, Increase of the team and expansion of the market presence

Kelsterbach, 15. February 2023 – The Hungarian electronics industry has grown strongly in recent years and continues to develop positively. This is due, among other things, to an investment boom in electromobility. It is the declared aim of the government to establish Hungary as one of the most important locations for battery production in Europe. This development is also underlined by the placement specialist FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH (www.fuji-euro.de). The company is expanding its activities in Hungary and neighboring countries – also in terms of human resources. The new managing director of the Hungarian branch is Adam Salusinszky.

“There are currently numerous projects and efforts on the part of leading global companies to expand manufacturing capacity in the electronics industry in Hungary. We see a very high dynamic in battery cell production. Several groups are settling in Hungary for this purpose. Parallel to this, the demand for printed circuit boards is increasing – the PCBA segment is recording a 22 percent increase compared to the year 2021,” explains Adam Salusinszky, new Managing Director Hungarian Branch Office of FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH.

Adam Salusinszky joined FUJI’s Hungarian branch in 2014 and took over as Managing Director at the beginning of 2023. Previously, this position was held by Tibor Asztalos, who has now retired after 17 years in this position.

“Printed circuit boards are needed for many components of the automotive industry – from batteries to parking heaters. We can also feel the strong growth in this area in our order volume and ongoing project figures. But other sectors of industry in Hungary are also increasingly relying on the development of electronics manufacturing and placement, including electronic manufacturing services. The localization of production in Hungary is progressing,” says Adam Salusinszky and continues, “Especially now, automation is in demand. FUJI with its automated solutions for SMD or THT placement can be the answer to the manpower shortage in many places.”

Expansion of sales activities also in Slovenia and Croatia

Today, a total of 3,800 placement machines are installed in the business territory of the Hungarian subsidiary. FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION covers all areas of modern production in Europe: from highly flexible placement systems in high-mix to complete placement lines in high-volume.

One of FUJI’s main goals in Hungary is to offer customers short distances and response times as well as high quality in service and support. For sales support, Ferenc Fiausch moved from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION headquarters in Kelsterbach to the Hungarian branch in mid-2022, where he holds the position of Regional Account Manager.

“With the latest SMD pick-and-place machine NXTR, we plan to expand our sales activities in Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia. We are also focusing on training, as the Budapest office is FUJI’s second training center in Europe,” says Ferenc Fiausch.

Sarolta Horvath, Manager Assistant, has joined the company as of October 2022, taking over responsibilities of Eva Asztalos, who retired at the end of the year.

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GEMAC equipped production in Chemnitz with complete line concept from FUJI

6. February 2023

Electronic manufacturing and development company plans to further expand EMS business and strengthen market position

Kelsterbach, February 6th, 2023 – GEMAC Chemnitz GmbH (www.gemac-chemnitz.de) is specialized in sensor and measuring technology. The company manufactures its own products and provides selected customers with manufacturing services. In order to strengthen its market position, to technologically secure the targeted growth and to meet the increasing requirements of the growing miniaturization of electronic components, GEMAC is now relying on a complete line concept from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH (www.fuji-euro.de). Among other things, six NXTIII placement machines were installed on the new production line. The total investment volume for these solutions is around 1.5 million euros. The goals are higher productivity and flexible high-mix production.

GEMAC Chemnitz GmbH has more than two decades of experience in the PCB equipment industry, specialized in small to medium-sized series. In the service sector, the company manufactures individual products from equipped PCBs to electronic components and complex devices according to customer requirements.

Tilo Rothkirch, Managing Director at GEMAC Chemnitz GmbH, explains: “We want to further expand our portfolio and continue to grow in the coming years. Since the demands on electronics manufacturing are constantly increasing, we can only generate the targeted development in this area with very powerful placement solutions. The pick-and-place machines we had been using up to now had neither the performance we wanted nor the flexibility we needed. They were more of a brake than an accelerator. We therefore decided to install a new production line at the beginning of the year.”

The overall line concept was developed by FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH. It includes six scalable NXTIII placement machines from FUJI as well as an oven from SMT Wertheim, handling modules from ASYS, a printer from EKRA and measuring & testing technology from GÖPEL electronic.

Flexibility and possibilities for development made the difference

FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION covers all areas of modern production in Europe: from highly flexible placement systems in high-mix to complete placement lines in high-volume.

The NXTIII placement machine is the core of the new production line at GEMAC. The modular and scalable solution is particularly suitable for the placement of multifunctional and high-performance electronics with, for example, high placement density of tiny components and much more. NXT III is designed for high productivity, placement quality, ease of use and speed.

Individualization, versatility and speed determine electronics production today. GEMAC expects the new placement machines and the other components of the line solution to make the company fit for the future.

Tilo Rothkirch says: “We expect increased throughput, with very high quality and flexibility at the same time. In addition, scalability and a high degree of automation mean that we can always adapt quickly to changing requirements. In particular, this also helps us to put into practice lessons learned from 2.5 years of global procurement crisis. This not only keeps us competitive, but ideally also gives us a competitive edge. The resource-saving properties of the new production line also support our efforts to achieve sustainability, which made it possible to obtain appropriate funding from the Free State of Saxony.”

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FUJI showcases placement solutions for the factory of the future at “Southern Manufacturing & Electronics” in the UK

23. January 2023
AIMEXIIIc

Machines and services from FUJI enable electronics production under competitive conditions in the UK and Ireland

Kelsterbach, January 23, 2023 – Placement constantly demands new solutions to increase precision, quality, and flexibility in production. Automation continues to gain momentum here. FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION ( www.fuji-euro.de) offers placement solutions that meet these requirements. For example, the AIMEX IIIc enables higher productivity and flexible high-mix production through automated processes. This makes it worthwhile for companies to have their own printed circuit board production. FUJI will be demonstrating the resulting competitive advantages and other solutions at booth K130 at “Southern Manufacturing & Electronics” from February 7-9, 2023, in Farnborough, England.

“A lot of customers had moved their production abroad due to low labor costs and infrastructure. For some months now, we have been noticing a turnaround. Partly due to the ongoing supply bottlenecks and the resulting shortage of materials, more and more FUJI customers are shifting their focus to their own PCB production – especially in the UK and Ireland. This is particularly true for medical products, which represent a major growth area in the global electronics industry,” explains Martin Rennie, Branch Manager UK & Ireland at FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH.

FUJI is therefore stepping up its activities in these countries and supporting manufacturing companies, for example, in setting up their own production lines. By providing the machines and accompanying services, many manufacturing companies no longer need to procure from external EMS service providers.

At Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, FUJI will showcase its latest hardware offerings and software features. The annual industrial show is the leading industry event for the UK manufacturing industry and its supply chains. The event therefore provides the ideal platform for FUJI to promote its solutions to audiences from the UK, Ireland and elsewhere. The AIMEX family is one of the series the company will be showcasing on its stand.

Automation in placement is becoming increasingly important

“Today, placement processes, for example for electronic printed circuit boards, are subject to continuously growing requirements in terms of high-mix production or variable-mix and variable-volume production. This requires solutions that allow maximum flexibility. Our SMD placement machine AIMEX III/IIIc is designed accordingly versatile and supports the fast placement of chip parts as well as the production of high-mix parts”, explains Artur Tobolski, Regional Account Manager UK & Ireland of FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH.

The AIMEX III/IIIc machine platform allows any type of production and change of part type. Very small to very large parts can be handled by one machine. This makes it easy to start up new productions or to react quickly to errors that occur. Multiple inspection modes prevent the occurrence of defects and ensure high quality. The time and effort required is drastically reduced by advantages such as the reduction in the number of changeovers. Operation is extremely simple.

“The AIMEX III/IIIc placement system meets the requirements of the modern factory through fully automatic changeover, offline maintenance and automation of material management. The modern factory thrives on automated processes in order to ensure the high efficiency and competitiveness that are indispensable today,” says Artur Tobolski.

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With motivation and big goals into the new year!

6. January 2023

With motivation and big goals into the new year! These are challenging times. But we are optimistic about the future and, despite all the circumstances in the market, are recording a very positive development of our company!

The year 2022 was marked by unexpected changes, challenges and emotions that occupy us in our private everyday lives and in the professional world. We have overcome some hurdles in the past year. Once again, we have proven as a team that we meet our challenges with passion, prudence and consistency.

This encourages us to start the year 2023 with motivation and ambitious goals. We want to build on our successes and have some further developments and innovations in store for you.

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Future-proof and energy-efficient: EA Elektro-Automatik restructures production – FUJI delivers placement solutions

7. November 2022

SMD placement machine AIMEX IIIc and storage system sItower Various 930 from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION in use to optimize processes

Kelsterbach, November 7th, 2022 – In order to protect the climate and ensure a secure energy supply, Germany must make energy choices that ensure independence from fossil fuels. Hydrogen is recommended as a substitute for natural gas, oil and coal. The use of hydrogen offers enormous energy-saving potential – and the same applies to battery technology. Since the end of 2020, EA Elektro-Automatik (EA), a specialist in this field, has been successively modernizing its production and logistics to make them fit for the future in order to keep pace with the rapid development of battery and hydrogen technology worldwide. In the course of modernization, EA is using SMD placement machine AIMEX IIIc and the s|tower Various 930 storage system from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION www.fuji-euro.de).

The EA Elektro-Automatik Group (EA) is a specialist in the field of power electronics for research and development as well as industrial applications. EA devices are applied in both battery and fuel cell technology. They are used in wind and solar energy, electrochemistry, process technology, telecommunications, the automotive industry and many other future-oriented application areas.

Over the past few months, EA has made extensive investments in the modernization of production and logistics. Together with a new hall and the newly designed warehouse, a total of approx. 19,000 m2 is available for state-of-the-art electronics production. SMD placement machines AIMEX IIIc and the intelligent storage system sItower 930 from FUJI are used in this process.

Highest productivity thanks to AIMEX IIIc: 30,000 components placed per hour

The placement machines of the AIMEX series create higher efficiency and precision in production. The pick-and-place machines can thus place around 30,000 components per hour – and this down to the smallest component size EIA 01005. The AIMEX series supports the processing of the smallest chip components up to large components in one machine and is a leader in terms of loadable part quantity, with up to 130 component feeders. It is designed for high-mix production and allows any type of production and changes in the package shapes used. Supporting high quality placement, each part is inspected by IPS at full speed, eliminating placement errors – without downtime or lost time.

Among other things, this placement machine is used to run the EA 10000 series. This includes more than 180 devices: EA-PS and EA-PSI programmable DC power supplies, EA-PSB bidirectional DC power supplies, and EA-ELR regenerative electronic DC loads. All models in the 10000 series feature active power factor correction, typically 0.99, to minimize the power drawn from the power grid. In addition, the EA-PSB bidirectional power supplies and EA-ELR electronic loads offer regenerative circuitry that feeds energy back into the grid with efficiencies up to more than 96 percent. These regenerative circuits save operating costs and the cost of cooling that would be required to dissipate the heat in a conventional electronic load.

Intelligent storage system for automatic supply of SMD production

Process efficiency in the new state-of-the-art logistics area is increased with Autostore storage robot technology and, among other things, the s|towerVarious 930 intelligent storage system from FUJI. It uses a gripper arm to transport individual SMD reels to storage locations. The system is capable of holding 930 individual SMD reels from 7″ to 15″ and can be expanded to a capacity of up to 1,300 SMD reels via goods carrier boxes. In addition, the design of the tower’s 7″ and 13″ storage locations can be individually configured for diameter and belt width. The Various 930 s|tower is designed for belt widths of up to 56 mm and can also be used for universal storage of materials and components.

“With the reorganization of our material management and our production, we will be able to efficiently produce highly technical power electronics in the future. With the support of FUJI solutions, we also increase our process reliability and create time savings and relief for our employees. Thanks to the modularity offered by FUJI, we can also react quickly to changing requirements. The placement solutions grow with our needs,” explains Michael Werthmöller, Head of Operations at EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH & Co. KG.

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Lawo brings error rate to near zero at higher placement speed with FUJI production line

18. October 2022

Machine for high-mix production equips smallest component size with the diameter of two human hairs

Kelsterbach, October 18th, 2022 – Placing around 30,000 components per hour – this is what Lawo is able to do with its new high-precision SMD production line from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION (www.fuji-euro.de). The AIMEX IIIc machine platform used is designed for high-mix production – down to the smallest component size EIA 01005, enabling it to place components with a size of 0.4 x 0.2 mm at Lawo. This corresponds to the diameter of two human hairs.

Lawo entwickelt, fertigt und vertreibt Netzwerk-, Control-, Audio- und Video-Systeme für Fernseh- und Radio-Produktionen, Industrie- sowie Live- und Theateranwen­dungen. Lawo develops, manufactures and distributes advanced network, control, audio and video systems for television and radio productions, industrial as well as live and theater applications. “Our products and solutions are used especially for highly critical events. There is hardly a picture or sound signal in the transmission of global sports events such as World Championships or Formula 1 that does not run through a Lawo system. Absolute signal quality and fail-safety are a must here. Therefore, we have to meet the highest quality standards at all times,” explains Andreas Hilmer, Chief Marketing Officer at Lawo.

Added to this is the high speed of innovation in the industry, which is driven not least by product development at Lawo. Thus, production must be continuously adapted technologically. “Our production technology must therefore offer maximum precision on the one hand and be able to react flexibly to changes on the other,” adds Andreas Hilmer.

In order to secure Lawo’s future as a manufacturer of high-quality hardware products and to continue to offer full vertical integration, the company has invested around one million euros in its production facility in Rastatt. Among other things, a SMD production line from FUJI will be used. Three new automatic placement machines of the AIMEX series create higher efficiency and precision in on-site production. The new machines can now place around 30,000 components per hour – down to the smallest component size EIA 01005.

Optimized processes and higher degrees of freedom in production

The AIMEX IIIc machine platform is designed for high-mix production and enables any type of production and changes in the package shapes used. It supports in one machine the processing of smallest chip components up to large components. All placement heads used are equipped with the “Intelligent Parts Sensor” (IPS). This ensures seamless monitoring from component pickup to placement. The DX heads are highly flexible and change tools fully automatically, from dispensing tasks to mechanical gripping tools for odd-shaped components and chip-shooter tasks. The systems also open up high flexibility for operators. For example, the placement heads can be changed or adapted to an optimum machine configuration in just a few minutes without tools.

“With the new SMD line, we were able to significantly increase our existing placement capacity and quality. New degrees of freedom are also possible in terms of flexibility, precision and vertical range of manufacture. Thanks to the new production line, which also includes automated space-saving component storage cabinets and an integrated vapor phase soldering oven, we have been able to reduce the error rate to almost zero – and at significantly higher placement speed. In addition, the systems are highly flexible and expandable, which also gives us valuable room to maneuver for the future,” explains Andreas Hilmer.

The various 773 sItower is used as a production supply warehouse for the production line. It is able to accommodate 773 individual SMD reels from 7″ to 15″ and can be expanded to a capacity of up to 1,070 SMD reels via SmartCarrier boxes. In addition, the design of the 7″ and 13″ storage locations of the tower can be individually configured for diameter and belt width.

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PHOENIX CONTACT operates 7 production lines with 63 placement modules from FUJI

4. October 2022

Speed and high placement quality in the placement process

Kelsterbach, October 4th, 2022 – PHOENIX CONTACT Electronics GmbH relies on high precision, quality and efficiency in placement. The company produces products and solutions for electrification, networking and automation and is experiencing growing demand – partly due to increasing digitization. In order to solve the requirements in placement, the company has been relying for several years on placement machines from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH ( www.fuji-euro.de). Currently, there are 7 production lines with 63 modules from FUJI in operation. The modularity of the placement solutions enables PHOENIX CONTACT to react quickly to changing requirements.

PHOENIX CONTACT was founded in 1923 and has its headquarters in Blomberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The group consists of fifteen German and four international companies. It maintains 11 manufacturing sites and 55 sales companies around the world. The company has around 20,300 employees worldwide. PHOENIX CONTACT specializes in products and solutions for electrification, networking and automation and supports companies on their way to the smart world.

Andreas Göbel at PHOENIX CONTACT, explains: “PHOENIX CONTACT products are used wherever processes have to run automatically. This can be in industrial production plants, in the field of renewable energies, in infrastructure or in complex device connections. The demands on our manufacturing processes are increasing, as more and more individual products are required, sometimes in small quantities, but mass production is also growing. So, especially in placement, we need very reliable machines that work quickly but at the same time with high precision. We have therefore been using FUJI machines for several years.”

FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION, headquartered in Kelsterbach, Germany, covers all areas of modern production in Greater Europe: from highly flexible placement systems in high-mix to complete placement lines in high-volume.

PHOENIX CONTACT primarily uses the scalable NXTIII placement platform. This is designed for speed and supports the smallest parts used in mass production with extreme positioning accuracy.

Automation for repetitive tasks

In addition to the multipurpose pick-and-place machines of the NXT III series, PHOENIX CONTACT, for example, has installed the Smart Setup Station from FUJI. It ensures quick and easy changeover work. The Smart Nozzle Cleaner ensures regular cleaning of the nozzles. This enables a smooth process and corresponding placement quality. The sItower SMD storage system from FUJI also increases process efficiency. It transports individual SMD reels to the storage locations via a robotic arm. Furthermore, the sItower can be used for universal storage of materials and components.

Andreas Göbel says: “Over the past years, FUJI has enabled more and more automation with its placement machines, for example in maintenance processes. This not only creates process reliability, but also valuable time savings and a reduction in the workload for our employees. Thanks to the modularity that FUJI offers, the placement solutions keep growing with our requirements. At the time, this was one of our decision-making criteria when selecting a partner in the field of placement, and it has proven its worth.”

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From stand-alone solution to SMD line with FUJI – Baudisch Electronic draws a positive conclusion

25. July 2022

Throughput in placement more than six-fold – Growth consistently above industry average despite procurement crisis

Kelsterbach, July 25th, 2022 – With the installation of a new production line, EMS service provider Baudisch Electronicwww.baudisch-electronic.de) has raised its SMD production to a new level. The company was experiencing a steady increase in order volume and production was reaching its capacity limits with the previous isolated solution. Baudisch Electronic therefore decided to install an SMD line and realized this with FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH (www.fuji-euro.de) as general contractor. The throughput of the placement line is six times higher than with the previous solution. Quality and flexibility have been significantly increased by the new line solution.

As a full-service EMS provider with an EMC laboratory, Baudisch specializes in the production of prototypes as well as small and large series. The requirements in this environment are continuously increasing. Individualization, flexibility and speed determine production. For this reason, the new SMD line had to feature a high degree of automation and be capable of placing particularly small components such as 0201 (“008004”) as well as the greatest possible flexibility for odd-form parts up to 74 x 74 mm. Short setup times and lean production were further goals.

Performance improvement all along the line

Today’s SMD line features a transport system, laser, stencil printer, 3D SPI, SMD placement machine, reflow oven and storage system. The six modules of the NXT III placement platform from FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH form the core. FUJI is a manufacturer of highly flexible placement systems ranging from high-mix/low-volume to complete placement lines in the high-volume market. The company was the general contractor in the project and coordinated all parties involved.

“We have been able to decisively expand our range of services by using the new placement solutions. Our company now handles 01005 components, for example. We can also serve the high-volume sector today. As a result, we address a larger target group and have been able to acquire new customers,” explains Matthias Lenz, Managing Director of Baudisch Electronic GmbH.

At the same time, Baudisch Electronic has increased the placement performance many times in comparison to the previous system. Matthias Lenz sums up: “Already one week after the launch of the new SMD line, the first successes became visible. The output increased from 12,000 BT/h to currently 77,000 BT/h – at a better quality. The higher placement quality also significantly reduced the amount of rework required, and the automatic storage system led to shorter setup times.”

The even more consistent and better product quality results, among other things, from the implementation of the fully automatic SPI system for solder paste inspection, in-line marking by laser and the high-end assembly machines offered by FUJI. At the same time, a new traceability system has been adapted and there is complete traceability of all manufactured products.

Despite crises in the market: constant growth since acquisition of the SMD line

“Since 2020, we have been subject to major challenges due to the Corona pandemic as well as the raw material, energy and chip crises. Nevertheless, Baudisch Electronic’s growth has been consistently above the industry average since the acquisition of the SMD line. This is certainly due to our improved performance. Shorter delivery times, the highest product quality, and a flexible response to changes in orders at short notice – these are arguments that our customers appreciate all the more in these difficult times,” says Matthias Lenz.

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Strategic cooperation between FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH and Stepan GmbH

4. July 2022
from left: FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH: Siegfried Keller, Stefan Janssen; Stepan GmbH: Stefan Kessler, Klaus Stepan

Electronics systems supplier expands product portfolio in Austrian and neighbouring markets with highly flexible FUJI placement solutions

Kelsterbach, July 4th, 2022 – FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH (www.fuji-euro.de) and Stepan GmbH will cooperate in the future. The focus of this strategic partnership is, among other things, to strengthen the market presence of FUJI and its SMT placement solutions – especially in Austria and its neighbouring countries. This will result from the sales support provided by the Austrian electronics system supplier Stepan. FUJI users and interested parties are thus offered the best possible support, short response times and very high consulting quality.

FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH is a specialist for highly flexible placement systems in the high-mix/low-volume up to complete placement lines in the high-volume market. Stepan GmbH specializes in highly flexible solutions for the electronics industry. The electronics system supplier for SMT and THT production offers, among other things, high-tech machines and materials for the entire field of the electronics industry.

“We are represented by subsidiaries and sales partners in numerous countries around the world. We have been directly active in Austria for several years. Through the cooperation with Stepan GmbH, we will further increase our market coverage, especially in Austria and its neighbouring Eastern European countries. Our new partner has been active in the business of printed circuit boards, coilware and electronics production for more than 30 years and will give us access to the Austrian market, to companies from sectors such as automotive, industrial, EMS and mobile devices. I The existing market presence of Stepan GmbH, also in the neighbouring countries, creates synergy effects and thus a high market potential”, says Stefan Janssen, Managing Director of FUJI EUROPE CORPORATION GmbH.

In the course of the partnership, Stepan GmbH benefits from FUJI’s wide product portfolio and its increasing focus on Industry 4.0 and automation. Stefan Kessler, Managing Director of Stepan GmbH, says: “Electronics production is increasingly characterized by a variable combination of high placement performance and a versatile product mix with small batch sizes. Short changeover times and flexibility as well as more and more automated processes are essential requirements. FUJI’s placement solutions are designed to meet these requirements and increasingly focus on automation, thus fulfilling the demands of modern industry. They therefore fit ideally into our range of services.”

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