The PCB assembly robots have physical arms just like humans, making the assembly process efficient and fast. Also, force sensors make sure that robotic arms apply only needed pressure while ...

[Kevin Lynagh] is interested in tiny PCB stepper motors, and after reviewing the various projects and patents to-date, decided to give it a try himself. These are basically a stepper motor that&#82… ...

In his continuing quest to reduce the parts count of a robot as far as possible, [Carl Bugeja] has hit upon an unusual design: robots built of almost nothing but PCBs. Admittedly, calling these flo… ...

Robots and configurable material-handling systems are examples of the software automation used in the PCB assembly industry.

Another assembly area where robots are applied is that of dispensing, including such tasks as adhesive application and forming seals and gaskets.

Currently, assembly applications still place high demands on robot programming. These include diverse and complex, often force-controlled, processes, high product variants and short cycle times.

However, for the PCB to work reliably, it’s imperative that a number of best practices are followed in their assembly. Follow these six steps to make sure your next PCB assembly process turns ...