This is where we let our customers do the talking!
Here, decision-makers and users report on the considerations that led them to choose EFA SmartSuite, the areas in which they use EFA SmartSuite and the benefits this investment in EFA SmartSuite has brought them so far.
All of these reports have also been published in trade journals.
When theory and practice lead to a return on investment of less than six months
First article inspection is an integral part of electronics manufacturing. An error that goes undetected at the start of the production process usually multiplies across the entire production batch. Mair Elektronik used a detailed market analysis to evaluate the best inspection system for first articles. The clear result led to a significantly improved process step that is well accepted by employees.
published in productronic 02/2024
One of the most important quality assurance methods in electronics manufacturing is what is known as first article inspection. The first PCB produced is checked manually, in as much detail as possible, for potential defects such as placement errors or …
Graf Elektronik has been safeguarding line release with the EFA Inspection solution for 7 years – and has now invested in an upgrade of its existing EFA system and in the EFA inline solution! From now on, first article inspections and spot checks can take place directly at the line without any loss of time!
Images at up to 5,000 dpi safeguard first article inspection
Optical inspections are an integral part of test strategies in electronics manufacturing. As an important inspection step, first article inspection is a particular focus. If an error is overlooked at this point, it multiplies across the entire production batch. Katek has therefore been using the inspection system from LEBERT Software Engineering for years and has now invested in an update to a scalable imaging system.
During electronics manufacturing, the quality produced is verified again and again using various test methods. First article inspection has become established as a way of detecting placement errors as early as possible. After the line has …
A smart inspection solution with greater inspection depth and time savings
First article inspections are an important step in assembly production. In addition to the usual optical inspection of the components, their physical parameters are increasingly being measured and the component markings checked against up-to-date component information from the internet. LEBERT Software Engineering offers a suitable inspection system that integrates seamlessly into a company's own established processes.
EMS providers constantly face up to dynamic customer requirements. Changing products, ever-new component requirements and variable batch sizes place constantly growing demands on their own production processes. The quality of the products manufactured is ensured by a large number of checks. The rule is: the later …
Time-efficient prototype production is a major challenge for EMS providers. Besides the actual production, importing the customer data, matching it against the company's own component library and keeping track of changes are time-consuming process steps. Relative to the batch size, this preparation takes up most of the time for prototypes. R&D Elektronik from Mönchengladbach has been able to reduce it significantly with the help of the EMS software “EFA SmartSuite”.
EMS providers constantly face up to the high demands of their customers. Above all, high flexibility in production, cost-optimised manufacturing and high quality are among the fundamental requirements. At the same time, the customer's product should be produced as …
An effective inspection solution for small batches from a batch size of 1
The optical inspection of small production batches calls for approaches beyond AOI. Augmented reality inspection combined with inspection by part number has become established as an effective method. To automate the handling involved in capturing the images, proServ electronic from Witten has implemented an intelligent inline solution.
Small production batches present EMS providers with very similar challenges to medium and large series. The work in the run-up to production is almost identical. A considerable amount of time goes into preparing the data, preparing production and programming and setting up the production machines. Relative to a single board, the time invested per PCB produced …
Electronics manufacturing is changing! Fast quotations, complex work preparation and short delivery times for ever smaller batches pose new challenges for the organisation of quotation management, work preparation and production. With the “EFA SmartSuite” software solution, Fercad Elektronik from Wiehl has significantly optimised its processes and introduced augmented reality inspection along the way.
The demands on EMS providers are high! With customer satisfaction as the goal, customer ideas are to be implemented with great flexibility, cost-effectively, as quickly as possible and in the highest quality, starting from a batch size of 1. However, a considerable amount of time is already spent before an order is placed. …
During the manufacture of electronic assemblies, product quality is ensured by a large number of inspections. The aim is to detect deviations in the process as early as possible. This is the only way to avoid high costs for rework, “series defects” or even complaints. Inspections at the start of the production process in particular are carried out optically. Many of these optical inspections are the responsibility of visual inspectors who assess the assemblies manually. CCS Schweiz AG uses the EFA Inspection system, which provides targeted support for its visual inspectors and thus ensures process reliability and time savings.
The demands on EMS providers are rising continuously. This constantly drives efforts to optimise processes. Higher product quality, greater process stability and savings in production time are decisive factors. A medium-sized electronics service provider has opted for a complete solution that accompanies the entire process and, in addition to automating optical inspections, helps to uncover potential for process optimisation.
With comprehensive technological know-how, ELOTEC Fischer Elektronik GmbH (ELOTEC for short) offers customer-specific production of electronic products. At its site in Furth im Wald, the medium-sized service provider produces electronic assemblies and complete devices for more than 80 industrial customers. The ISO 9001:2008 certified company attaches great importance to …
EMS provider from Nordhausen relies on an innovative semi-AOI solution
Automating optical inspection for small and medium batch sizes is a challenge for EMS providers. Manual inspection processes are time-consuming, error-prone and offer little reliability. AOI solutions cannot be used sensibly for the optical inspection of small and medium series. Semi-AOI solutions, on the other hand, offer time savings and inspection reliability.
True to its philosophy “Special tasks require special solutions!”, Hörmann IMG GmbH offers innovative products with customer-oriented solutions. As part of the Hörmann group of companies, the Nordhausen-based company specialises in high-quality electronic systems, innovative vehicle drive technology such as hybrid and electric drive systems, energy technology in the field of renewable energies, and …
Importing customer data quickly and reliably is one of the first tasks EMS providers face. This is followed by preparing the data, including a thorough consistency check. If these production documents are created using a standardised procedure and the data can be accessed at any time, quality and reliability in the production process can be increased significantly. At the same time, the considerable time savings secure the company's own competitive advantage. Assmy & Böttger Electronic from Huntlosen deliberately relies on the innovative EFA SmartSuite system for this.
