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RENA • NETHERLANDS 90% improvement in yield MRI • USA Costs of individual modules reduced by up to 71% AROS, Sweden RENA, Netherlands VEGA, Germany ASM Electronics Factory, Germany BYD, China TOPSCOMM, China ASM Technology (Huizhou), China VELANKANI, India The Smart SMT Factory is real!

AROS • SWEDEN 60% more efficient in material logistics VEGA • GERMANY Twice as fast in the setup preparation area ATH • CHINA ASM • GERMANY TOPSCOMM • CHINA Tripled the number of NPIs per year Reduced line downtime by 20% 30% space savings thanks to automatic storage systems BYD • CHINA CIG • CHINA Line staff reduced from 63 to 13 operators per shift Line productivity improved by 10% VELANKANI • INDIA Increase from 10,000 to 17,000 units SMT Smart Network Jointly building the Smart SMT Factory The SMT Smart Network is a global affiliation of electronics manufacturers, experts from ASM’s own...

“If you don‘t have control over your material logistics you will not have all the benefit of the flexibility and speed of your machines.” – Per-Johan Edgren, Manufacturing Process Manager – Space-saving and efficient: components reels with UIDs in the automatic storage system Scan the QR code to view AROS videos. 4 Aros Smart SMT Factory Aros Workflow Planning Aros Work

Aros electronics AB in Mölndal, Sweden Aros specializes in the development and production of control systems and power electronics for automotive and machinery applications. The company’s managers focus on process optimization and Industry 4.0 concepts to improve the efficiency and quality of their electronics production for the long term. Key Facts > 145 employees in development, production and sales > €45 million sales > One highly efficient dual lane SMT line for high-mix/low-volume production > Typical lot sizes range from 1 to 200 units; many NPIs > 3-shift operation > Intelligent,...

“Industry 4.0 for us is all about information and knowledge and bringing the knowledge to the line to become operator independent.” – Jochem Winkelmann, General Manager – Remote support with smart glasses Scan the QR code to view videos with detailed insights into RENA’s processes 6 RENA Smart SMT Factory RENA Workflow Virtual Production RENA Workflow Process O

RENA Electronica B.V. in Zundert, Netherlands RENA is known as a European competence center of customized LED light engines for demanding applications in amongst others architecture, oil and gas production, entertainment and horticulture. The company acts as a one stop shop for combined engineering and manufacturing of highquality controls and industrial electronics. Key Facts > High-mix/low-volume production > Approx. 10 setup changeovers per day > Up to 10 prototypes and new product introductions per week > All LED solutions are produced on a single SMT line > 120 employees, including 20...

“We were able to reduce the time spent on material storage and picking by 30 percent.” – Michel Wucher, Leitung SMD Fertigung – Supported by smart systems, a single operator handles the setup preparations for three lines. Scan the QR code to gain detailed insights into VEGA’s processes and get an idea of the smart factory workflows. 8 VEGA Smart SMT Factory VEGA Workflow Factory

VEGA Grieshaber KG in Schiltach, Germany With its bright yellow sensor systems for fill level, pressure and other measurements, VEGA is one of the most innovative suppliers of industrial sensor technology. With their modular design, VEGA systems can be adapted to a wide range of customer needs and application requirements. The company’s factory is characterized by state-of-the-art production methods. Key Facts > 2-shift operation in electronics production > 3 SMT lines > Approx. 90,000 circuit boards per month > Places more than 140 million components annually > Approx. two setup changeovers...

Modern cobots working next to operators. Want to see more? Scan the QR code to watch our videos.

ASM Electronics Factory in Munich, Germany As a manufacturer of machines for SMT producers, ASM must meet the challenges of modern global production in its own operations, which is why the company operates one of the world’s most modern and flexible electronics factories in Munich. It is so state-of-the-art that it received the coveted Factory of the Year Award for 2016 explicitly because of the steps it has already taken towards making its operations smart. “Optimizing only net throughput times is a recipe for disaster in a flexible production environment. Setup and changeover times are...

Fully integrated: At BYD, the MES displays all machine and process data. Scan the QR code for BYD videos 12

BYD Company Ltd. in Huizhou, China “Using ASM machines and smart solutions we gain significant increases in productivity and quality.” – Xiao Zhen Hua, Factory General Manager – BYD, a leading manufacturer of solar technology and modern power storage systems, is one of China’s most innovative companies. The company gained international recognition when it became China’s largest maker of electric cars, trucks and buses. Electronics production in Huizhou With its Huizhou based SMT factories, BYD is one of the fastest growing EMS and ODM companies in China. Besides modules for its own products,...

Transparency in real-time: visualization of KPIs in CIG‘s Factory Control Center Robots for assembly, testing and packaging complete the SMT line. Scan the QR code for impressive videos of CIG’s smart production lines 14 CIG Workflow Factory Integrat

Cambridge Industries Group (CIG) in Shanghai, China “In the future we need to rely more and more on advanced technologies, automation and IT integration rather than relying on low cost labour.” Established in 2005 as a classic EMS provider for ICT equipment, CIG is today one of the fastest-growing electronics manufacturers in China. With its own R&D capacities for routers and other networking technologies, CIG serves its international customer base as an original design manufacturer (ODM) and joint development manufacturer (JDM). – Gerald G. Wong Ph. D, CEO – > 23 classic SMT lines for...