Juki debuts JX-200LED high-speed placement system for LED applications

Date Announced: 23 Feb 2011 Morrisville, NC - Juki Corporation, a world-leading provider of automated assembly products and systems, introduces the JX-200LED for the LED assembly market.Targeted specifically for LED manufacturing, the JX-200LED features new algorithms created for the placement of side- and top-view LEDs, rectangular ferrite chip-type and PLCC-type LEDs, making it the ideal low-cost placement solution for LED chips in fast growing markets, such as laptop computers, LCD backlights and various lighting equipment. The JX-200LED features a new upward looking camera for QFP/QFN lead inspection and BGA ball inspection, as well as 1200 mm board capability with multi-indexing. Additionally, the placement system was designed to be able to support a 31.5 x 14" board size when indexed twice in the machine, and a 47.2" board when indexed three times. The JX-200LED placement system uses the same state-of-the-art, high-resolution, optical vision centering placement technology found throughout the entire Juki product line. Components are rotated 360° in the laser. Additionally, the system supports an automatic tool changer, which enables a variety of nozzles to be automatically changed during manufacturing.With speed in mind, the JX-200LED can place 15,300 chips per hour at IPC 9850 and supports the placement of parts from 01005 to 33.5 mm2. The JX-100LED also features an optional tri-colored vision centering system that can be used for placing fine-pitch QFPs, BGAs and QFNs for added flexibility and accuracy. All Juki placement machines come standard with a three-year parts and one-year labor warranty. They also include no charge for attendance at any regularly scheduled training course at Juki facilities, free machine software upgrades for life of machine, free 24-hour phone support and are supported by a world-class service organization.About Juki CorporationJuki Corporation’s experience as the market leader in industrial sewing machines was the stepping-stone for the entry into the printed circuit board assembly market in 1987. Since then, Juki has delivered more than 22,000 automated assembly systems worldwide and is currently shipping an average of 200 assembly machines per month. This extraordinary achievement makes Juki one of the world’s leading providers of automated assembly products and systems. In addition to its core technologies, Juki’s Electronic Assembly and Test Systems Division develops and manufactures advanced electronic systems and computer software for data entry, mail processing and other electronic equipment. With the purchase of Zevatech’s assets in November 1999, Juki Automation Systems now brings Juki’s reputation for top quality and reliable service also to the North and South American and the European electronics assembly markets. Juki recognizes the challenges of the new century and is prepared to respond to the globalization of electronic manufacturing. With a sophisticated knowledge base, advanced technologies and a high commitment to its customers, Juki is poised for continued growth in the 21st century.

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