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Which suppliers make SMT pick-and-place machines?
These manufacturers document active surface-mount placement offerings on their official sites. Their portfolios point to different production needs, but the descriptions are not a like-for-like performance test.
- Yamaha Motor: Offers mounters as part of a broader SMT equipment portfolio. Its Japanese mounter listing includes model-level throughput and accuracy figures. Yamaha’s SMT Assembly System portfolio
- Fuji Corporation: Lists machines for varied production types, automation, high-mix production, and accuracy. Fuji’s SMT pick and place machines
- ASMPT SIPLACE: Describes both flexible and high-volume placement solutions. ASMPT’s SIPLACE Placement Solutions
- JUKI Automation Systems: Presents its RS series around flexibility and a broad component range. JUKI’s placement products
These are documented suppliers, not a ranking from largest to smallest. No comparable market-share, shipment, or revenue figures are established here, and manufacturer descriptions should not be treated as independent validation.
What published specifications are available?
The official pages cited here publish some model figures, but not a complete, standardized set of specifications across all four manufacturers. The numbers below are vendor claims, not a direct cross-brand performance comparison.
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| Supplier and model | Published placement rate | Published accuracy or component range | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha YRM20DL | 120,000 CPH | ±0.015 mm (3σ) | Yamaha’s Japanese mounter listing reports Cpk ≥ 1.0 under Yamaha’s optimum conditions using evaluation materials. |
| Yamaha YRM20 | 115,000 CPH | ±0.025 mm (3σ) | Yamaha’s Japanese mounter listing reports Cpk ≥ 1.0 under Yamaha’s optimum conditions using evaluation materials. |
| Yamaha YRM10 | 52,000 CPH | ±0.035 mm (3σ) | Yamaha’s Japanese mounter listing reports Cpk ≥ 1.0 under Yamaha’s optimum conditions using evaluation materials. |
| JUKI RS-2 | 50,000 CPH | 03015 metric components up to 74 mm square or 50 × 150 mm rectangular; maximum component height 25 mm | Figures are stated on JUKI’s placement page for the RS-2. |
| Fuji and ASMPT SIPLACE portfolios | Not stated in the cited portfolio pages | Not stated in the cited portfolio pages | Portfolio descriptions identify production emphases, but do not establish a comparable model-level value here. |
Yamaha’s published figures are tied to its stated optimum evaluation conditions. CPH is not enough to determine achieved line output, and accuracy figures should not be compared across vendors unless measurement definitions, test conditions, and product configurations align. Confirm that a quoted specification applies to the exact model and configuration offered in your region.
How should you choose a supplier for your production line?
Start with the boards and components you actually intend to build, then ask each supplier to propose a configured line against the same production assumptions. The information available on the cited portfolio pages does not settle every procurement criterion; put the gaps into the request for quotation and require model-specific answers.
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Match output and accuracy to the job
Specify target good boards per hour, product mix, shifts, expected downtime, and the placement accuracy required by your designs. Ask vendors to distinguish theoretical placement rate from a demonstrated or guaranteed result for your board, components, feeders, and line configuration. Request the test method and conditions behind accuracy claims rather than comparing headline figures alone.
Check component and board compatibility
Provide the bill of materials, package types, component dimensions and heights, board dimensions, and any unusual parts. Confirm supported component ranges, nozzle and feeder requirements, board handling limits, and any restrictions that apply to the selected configuration. Do not infer compatibility from a broad portfolio description.
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- Flawless 4K@60Hz Video with HDMI: Delivers exceptional clarity and smoothness with its 4K@60Hz HDMI port, making it ideal for high-definition presentations and entertainment. (Note: Only the HDMI port supports video projection; the USB-C port is for data transfer only.)
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Evaluate flexibility, changeovers, and material handling
For high-mix work, compare changeover time, feeder capacity, setup verification, program management, and how frequently operators must handle or replenish materials. For sustained volume, examine how the proposed line maintains output across shifts and product transitions. Ask suppliers to model your actual schedule rather than relying on labels such as “high-mix” or “high-volume.”
Plan the whole line, not just the placer
Yamaha documents adjacent line categories including solder-paste printers, dispensers, inspection systems, hybrid placers, and software. That breadth may be relevant when specifying an integrated line, but it does not by itself establish that a single-vendor line is the best fit. Compare integration responsibilities, interfaces, programming workflow, inspection strategy, and support boundaries across the proposed equipment.
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Verify local support and lifecycle costs
Ask who installs and commissions the system in your location, what response times and spare-parts arrangements are available, and which training and maintenance services are included. Compare total ownership costs—including feeders, nozzles, software, maintenance, upgrades, and production disruption—not just the machine quotation. Regional service coverage and commercial terms vary and are not established by the product portfolio pages.
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- Powerful Pass-Through Charging: Supports up to 85W pass-through charging so you can power up your laptop while you use the hub. Note: Pass-through charging requires a charger (not included). Note: To achieve full power for iPad, we recommend using a 45W wall charger.
- Transfer Files in Seconds: Move files to and from your laptop at speeds of up to 5 Gbps via the USB-C and USB-A data ports. Note: The USB C 5Gbps Data port does not support video output.
- HD Display: Connect to the HDMI port to stream or mirror content to an external monitor in resolutions of up to 4K@30Hz. Note: The USB-C ports do not support video output.
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What to request in a vendor quotation
- A proposed machine configuration mapped to your board, bill of materials, and production schedule.
- Throughput, accuracy, and component-range definitions with test conditions and any exclusions.
- Changeover assumptions, feeder and nozzle quantities, and material-replenishment requirements.
- Line layout, footprint, utilities, software interfaces, and integration responsibilities.
- Installation, commissioning, training, warranty, preventive maintenance, spare-parts access, and local service response terms.
- Itemized purchase and operating costs, plus assumptions about future capacity or configuration changes.
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