What Is A Pick And Place Machine?
A pick and place machine is an automated robot that places electronic components onto a PCB. It picks up small components like capacitors, resistors, and integrated circuits from Feeders or reels and places them with high speed and precision onto the PCB, which is essential for modern electronics manufacturing.
Applications of Pick and Place Machines
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| Model number | NeoDen YY1 | NeoDen4 | NeoDen9 | NeoDen N10p |
| Type | Prototype/Entry-Level | Flexible/Medium-Batch | Efficient/Medium-High Speed | High-Speed/Specialized |
| for whom? | Personal electronics engineers, makers, electronics R&D labs, educational institutions, small startups. | Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs), electronics R&D teams, factories requiring high-mix/multi-variety low-volume production. | Medium-to-large volume manufacturers, professional EMS providers, general electronics manufacturers seeking capacity upgrades and high efficiency. | Enterprises specializing in high-volume LED lighting manufacturing, large-scale production facilities with specific requirements for long boards and high precision. |
| Key Application Industries & Focus | Prototyping, electronics hobby, research projects, ultra-low-volume trial production, education and training. | Consumer electronics (e.g., smart hardware), industrial control, IoT devices, pilot production, education and research. | General PCBA production, industrial electronics, smart home devices, communication equipment, batch manufacturing with efficiency requirements. | LED lighting (long strip LED boards), power drivers, optoelectronic products, high-throughput general electronics. |
FAQ
Q: What types of Feeders does the NeoDen YY1 PCB pick and place machine support?
A: The NeoDen YY1 supports the following Feeder types:
- Tape Feeders
- Short-cut strip Feeders
- Stick Feeders
- Bulk Feeders
- IC tray Feeders
Q: What components can NeoDen4 pick and place machine handle?
A: The NeoDen4 supports components including 0201, BGA, QFN, and LED strips of 0.8 m / 1.2 m / 1.5 m in length. It handles component sizes from 0201 to TQFP240, with a maximum height of 5 mm.
Q: What components can the NeoDen K1830 SMT machine handle?
A: The NeoDen K1830 supports components ranging from 0201 to 40 x 40 mm, including fine-pitch ICs, LEDs, diodes, and triodes. It also handles common IC packages such as QFP, SSOP, QFN, and BGA, with a maximum component height of 16 mm.
Q: What Comes Included with the NeoDen9 by Default?
A: Monitor, mouse, and keyboard tray.
Demo PCB.
Nozzles (10 pcs):
- CN040 x1 pc
- CN065 x2 pcs
- CN100 x2 pcs
- CN140 x2 pcs
- CN220 x1 pc
- CN400 x1 pc
- CN750 x1 pc
Q: What are the key features of the NeoDen N10P SMT machine?
- Automatic Nozzle changer with 39 slots for improved efficiency
- Triple vision system : Mark camera + Flying camera + IC camera
- High-precision alignment with ±0.01 mm accuracy
- Nozzle air pressure monitoring to prevent errors and material waste
- Supports PCBs up to 1500 mm long with optional extension conveyor
NeoDen Placement Machine: From Prototyping to Mass Production
Prototype/Desktop Models (YY1, NeoDen4) - Low-Budget Entry into SMT Automation
1. Ultimate Component Compatibility
Supports precise placement from the smallest 0201 components to large ICs (e.g., NeoDen4 supports TQFP240) and BGAs, meeting complex R&D and prototyping demands.
One machine, multiple uses: Handle challenging component placement without expensive equipment, reducing R&D costs.
2. Dual Vision Alignment System
Equipped with Up/Down-looking Camera systems for rapid component recognition and calibration, significantly boosting placement accuracy and yield.
Precision Guaranteed: Eliminates human error, ensuring precise placement position and angle.
3. Cost-Effective Automation
NeoDen4 features automatic rails and automatic electronic feeders, while NeoDen YY1 offers up to 52 (8mm) Feeder capacity. Both deliver automated production capabilities in a compact desktop footprint.
High ROI: Achieve near-fully automated line efficiency and stability within limited budgets.
Medium/High-Speed Machines (NeoDen9, N10P, K1830) - Mass production grade stability and speed
1. Exceptional Placement Speed and Throughput
Delivers formidable throughput: NeoDen9 achieves an average placement speed of 9,000 CPH (Max 14,000 CPH), while NeoDen N10P reaches a maximum speed of 20,000 CPH. Eight synchronized Nozzles ensure repeatable precision at high speeds.
Maximized Efficiency: Meets stringent speed demands for medium-to-high-volume production, reducing manufacturing costs per PCB.
2. True Closed-Loop Control System
Features like Panasonic A6 servo motors and magnetic scale feedback technology enable full closed-loop control of XY-axis movements, ensuring placement accuracy remains stable during long-term operation (repeatability up to ±0.01mm).
Long-Term Stability: Guarantees machine precision without degradation over time, reducing maintenance and calibration needs.
3. Powerful Intelligent Nozzle-Changing and Feeder System
High-end models feature automatic Nozzle-changing capabilities (e.g., N10P with 39 Nozzle positions), significantly enhancing production flexibility. The N10P supports up to 80 Feeder capacities, while the
NeoDen9/K1830 supports mixed electric/pneumatic Feeder configurations to accommodate complex product setups.
Flexible and Efficient: Minimizes downtime with rapid switching and handling of complex component libraries.
4. Intelligence and User-Friendliness
Runs on a stable and secure Linux operating system, offering "One-Click Optimization" for quick calibration of placement sequences and positions. Parameters like placement height are automatically detected and set.
Simple Operation: Reduces new employee training time and lowers reliance on specialized SMT engineers.
- Global Support & Lifetime Service: NeoDen provides lifetime technical support and regular software upgrades for all machines.
- Rapid Response: Committed to responding to customer requests within 8 hours and delivering professional solutions within 24 hours, ensuring your production continuity.
As one of the leading pick and place machine manufacturers and suppliers in China, we offer a wide range of products with superior quality. Please feel free to buy high-grade pick and place machine at competitive price from our factory. Thank you for your interest in our products.