Aug 18, 2026
Manual Board Loading Stalls Lines — Automate With a Mini Loader
Manual board loading caps throughput at operator speed. Run the Board-Flow Audit, then automate in-feed with the S-MLD350 mini loader.
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Streamline Your Workflow with SMT & THT Automation
Field notes from Jason Wu — 30+ years of hands-on THT auto insertion experience. Articles on custom-designed SMT & THT machines, odd-form feeding, wave soldering, and spare parts for future-proof, cost-effective EMS production lines.
Aug 18, 2026
Post-AOI Board Sorting Stalls Lines — Automate the Unload
Manual sorting and placement after AOI adds labor, damage, and sorting errors. Run the Post-AOI Sort Audit, then automate with the SBH460460.
Aug 18, 2026
Compact SMT Lines Turn Corners With a 90-Degree Conveyor
When a line can't run straight, operators carry boards between machines. Run the Line-Layout Audit, then automate turns with the S-460.
Aug 18, 2026
Manual DIP Insertion Is the Last Labor Island — Automate It
Manual DIP insertion is the last hand-dependent island on an automated line. Run the Build-Readiness Audit before you specify a THT inserter.
Aug 18, 2026
Contaminated Pallets Cause Rework — Automate Fixture Cleaning
Dirty wave-solder pallets and reflow fixtures push flux back onto every board. Run the Fixture-Hygiene Audit, then automate with the SME-5200.
Aug 17, 2026
S-D505 Automatic V-Cut PCB Depaneling Machine for Clean Separation
An automatic V-cut PCB separator that cuts pre-scored panels with circular blades for clean, burr-free boards, replacing manual snap-off in EMS and LED lines.