PECM Issue 26 2017 | Page 22

editors CHoiCe EVERYTHING PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURERS NEED FOR SURFACE MOUNT CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY. Making sophisticated production systems operate seamlessly and keeping everything productive is a challenge faced by electronics manufacturers the world over. To succeed in this highly competitive sector, progressive companies need to focus on their core manufacturing skills. That’s why they look to full-line solutions from companies offering specialist integration expertise. Europlacer is such a company. But with a difference. Europlacer manufactures the equipment behind two of the most critical surface mount assembly processes, then augments these core products with best- in-class technology from other acclaimed suppliers. Europlacer is a part of the Blakell Group that includes Speedprint, an industry-leading manufacturer of screen printers: essential in surface mount circuit board assembly. The Europlacer brand itself is globally synonymous with its unmatched surface mount component placement platforms. 22 PECM Issue 26 The Group also comprises Blakell Europlacer Distribution. By capitalising on the in-house engineering expertise of Speedprint and Europlacer, this agile business unit evaluates, distributes, integrates and directly supports a comprehensive range of meticulously-selected assembly process products. The outcome is a portfolio of truly effective ‘full line solutions’, comprising the Group’s own surface mount printers and placement platforms operating seamlessly with proven optical and x-ray inspection systems, reflow ovens and profilers, intelligent component reel storage, board handling technology, plus rework and repair stations. It’s everything a progressive board assembler needs: a single source, selected from multiple sources, to give the very best of all worlds. Website: www.blakell-europlacer-distribution.co.uk Email: [email protected]