This functionality recognizes the surface of a component captured with a head camera before picking it up from the tray and tape feeder to prevent possible misloading through polarity checks and optical character recognition.

• Options for OCR recognition:
  • String identifying the part number, single character, or manufacturing lot number
  • 2D code including the part number and manufacturing lot number information
  • Results can be written to PanaCIM traceability logs
• Options for polarity recognition: polarity mark, chamfering and luminance levels
• Scan the first component, all components, specified interval count or when a splice is detected for tape and reel components

This function provides automatic two-way information display between the pre-reflow AOI and Panasonic pick and place machines. It automatically identifies NG positions to save labor.

• Reduces the time required to debug on pick and place machines after AOI determines NG locations.
• Pick and place machine’s monitor displays NG results with image, feeder location and part number. This allows operators to identify the part causing problems quickly.
• Please reach out to your local RSM to determine if your AOI machine is compatible with feature.

Advanced machine to machine communication to help automate component offsets between the printer, pick and place, and inspection. Please contact your local RSM to ensure your machines are compatible.

• APC – Feed Back: feedbacks deviation of the mounting position to printers based on the position data of soldering inspection.
• APC - Mount Feed Back: feedbacks the position data of mounted parts measured with inspection machines (AOI) to the pick and place machine.
• APC – Feed Forward: feedforwards deviation of the mounting position to mounters based on the position data of soldering inspection.

When an error occurs, the machine automatically recovers and it continues production. In addition, it automatically analyzes the trend such as pickup conditions during machine operation and takes measures to prevent an error from occurring again. These automatic recovery functions achieve stable machine operation and maximization of throughput.

Machine option to automatically set up support pins using the placement head. Operators do not need to access inside the machine, contributing manpower savings for changeover and prevention of human errors.

• Long Board: multiple board length sizes from 750mm, 1200mm and 1500mm. Please consult your local RSM for machine compatibility.
• Heavy PCB: increase the applicable PCB weight on your pick and place machines to up to

• 10 Part Numbers within Single Tray
• Strip Tape solutions
• Splicing Options and Materials
• Supply Type Change for EMS companies with multiple supply types for a single part number
• Vendor Type Change for EMS companies with multiple vendors for a single part number
• Reel Holders for ease of operator loading and maneuvering throughout factory floor

Programming made simple by using various program file types. This helps ensure products are carried over smoothly and parts are programmed in the correct locations from rotation to polarity to first pin, along with optimal setups to reduce changeovers required.

• Virtual Sticky Tape
• OPM
• ODB++
• Changeover Optimizer

Head diagnosis software is used to make a diagnosis on the placement head to prevent possible issues and help to ensure stable and reliable operation. ​

• Monitors flow sensors, air blow circuits, vacuum circuits, Z and theta axis loads​
• Verifies low force performance​
• Testing can be manually executed at the machine or scheduled at a certain time and alert operators to run.​
• Result sent to LNB to visualize when maintenance is required.​
• NG head will not be used on the production line when integrated with PanaCIM + MMS

A unit that is installed onto your pick and place’s feeder cart that automatically performs deciduous maintenance on the heads. It attaches and detaches nozzle holders​, cleans spline shafts​, inspects spline shaft condition​, and checks motion between nozzle holder and shaft​.

• Reduces man-hours and eliminates inconsistent manual maintenance​
• Heads do not have to be removed from the machine​
• Applicable on 8, 12 and 16 nozzle heads​
• Consumes 8 slots on feeder cart
• 10 minutes to perform maintenance check for 16NH

A unit installed externally on top of the pick and place machines to reduce dust and antistatic. This will help reduce the time spent for maintenance as less particles are entering the machine.

The IFMU is a standalone unit that is used to maintenance and calibrate Panasonic ITF Feeders. The system checks motor torque, X/Y index accuracy, cover height, resets maintenance count, and updates feeder firmware.

• Inspect, measure and capture performance data of up to 10 feeders / batch​ and 1 minute per feeder
• Applicable for 8mm – 72mm ITF feeders​
• Diagnose performance issues during routine checks vs. failure at machine / quality errors​
• Added traceability to maintenance logs
• Machine will be locked for NG feeders - MMS and PanaCIM are required.​

The built in LCR meter measures the electrical values of components to ensure they are the correct parts to pick and place onto the PCB. This prevents incorrect reel loading and reduces overall OEE.

• 0402 (metric) to 6x6mm components, 5mm height
• Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and diodes
• 16 and 8 nozzle head compatibility
• Front only, rear only, or front and rear installation

Measures “push-in load” of placement heads and provides results in the LNB. When measurement result is out of acceptable range, a warning is shown to prevent quality defects.

• Applicable on 16 and 8 Nozzle heads
• Load cell measuring up to 30N
• If measured value is out of range, pick and place machine automatically NG spindle/nozzle.

A software tool that optimizes and generates both the production schedule and production data to determine production volume.

• Helps address difficulty to create schedules in dual lane line configuration
• Improved schedules to account for common feeder setups
• Improved calculated cycle times that include travel distance(s)

One-of-a-kind camera technology with beam angle lighting that does not impact cycle time increase. This is a single unit, regardless of type below, and is installed in the front and rear of your pick and place machines. Based on your machine configuration and parts being picked, there are three options below, and can be retrofittable in the field.

• Type 1: All the targeted component recognition and offsets
• Type 2: Measurement of component thickness, detection of standing/tilted standing of components at the time of pickup, and nozzle tip check
• Type 3: Detection of coplanarity and XY-direction positions of all leads/pins and existence or nonexistence/absence of ball(s)

Panasonic partners with Tozai, a reputable Japanese manufacturer, to ensure your nozzles are being cleaned and inspected for reduced machine errors. There are multiple sizes and options based on your production needs.

A newly developed standalone camera unit to reduce offline data creation time by 55% with zero machine downtime zero. The new unit is smaller and lighter than ever, and can create a complex part definition within 5 minutes.

• Applicable component size: 0201 – 135mm, 65mm height
• Multi-Recognition Camera (MRC) system (all 3 type options within)
• Display images in real time

A unique lighting system that is added to you Type 3 Multi-Recognition Camera. This allows the machine to recognize only insertion leads due to concentrated lighting. PiP lighting is applicable only on 3 Nozzle Heads.

Setup your factory to recover common errors from the machine at your desk! When an error alerts, such as a fiducial recognition error, log into your computer to enter the machine to re-teach the fiducial. Enter back into production without stepping away from your desk.

• Enables eliminating time lost for the operator to detect error and take appropriate action
• Reduces the error recovery time, thus achieving labor savings and improved operating rate

• Heavy Component(s): license to increase the applicable part weight from 50 grams to 300 grams
• Large Nozzles and Changers: nozzles and nozzle changers compatible for 300 gram components. Panasonic offers a wide array of designs, and can design any nozzle, for your custom part!
• Nozzle Packs: Panasonic offers nozzle packs for NPI builds. These are packs for the 8 and 3 nozzle heads for vacuum and grippers to allow select fingers to be assembled onto a base for small builds. Once the nozzle is proven to work, order a dedicated nozzle for mass production.