How Intelligent Component Provisioning for SMD Production Lines Prevents Downtime
In electronics manufacturing, reliability and efficiency are crucial factors for cost-effective production—not only during the assembly process but also throughout the entire manufacturing logistics. Especially in component assembly, even the slightest delays in component provisioning can quickly lead to unplanned downtimes on production lines. With the fully automated storage and picking system Magic Tower Compact, Otto Künnecke offers a smart and flexible solution precisely for this challenge.
The challenge in high-mix, low-volume production
The high-mix, low-volume sector of the EMS industry is characterized by increasing product diversity, frequent assembly changes, and small batch sizes per order. In this environment, quick changeovers and frequent component swaps are part of everyday operations. Here, every smooth transition is critical, and any error in component supply leads directly to costly downtime.
The Magic Tower Compact is a fully automated storage and picking system that addresses the challenges of internal material logistics for electronics manufacturing by storing and providing component reels and JEDEC trays in an automated, space-saving, and order-related manner. Picking is tailored individually to the production strategy, whether by single manufacturing orders, daily requirements, or even for the entire weekly schedule.
With the Magic Tower Compact, all electronic components are fully traceable and available at the right place at the right time. Through automated component availability, the Magic Tower Compact reduces the risk of production line downtime, long retooling times, or delayed production starts.
Thanks to its modular structure, the Magic Tower Compact is not only suitable for large quantities but is especially beneficial for companies that need to manage frequent product changes. High-mix, low-volume manufacturers have in the Magic Tower Compact a true downtime prevention solution, specifically designed for the demands of modern electronics manufacturing.
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