Citation
(2000), "Wow! Groovy! Fab!", Work Study, Vol. 49 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ws.2000.07949aab.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
Wow! Groovy! Fab!
Wow! Groovy! Fab!
Kemitron Technologies, the North Wales high-tech manufacturer of both printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies, needs to respond rapidly to the introduction of new parts and product upgrades, which are accelerating among market-conscious OEM's. The process of absorbing new designs into the manufacturing process is inherently complex; without the right tools it is labour intensive and potentially a quality minefield. After exploring the market widely for a package which would assist in the integration of client parts lists with Kemitron's manufacturing processes, Kemitron selected Fabmaster for its flexibility and power. This enabled Kemitron to convert CAD information to generate programs for its five Mydata surface mount placement machines, its Teradyne ATE and its new Flying Probe Tester using the minimum of human intervention. The FABMASTER Group is the leading worldwide supplier of CIM automation software for board assembly optimisation, incircuit and fixtureless test, shopfloor documentation, and paperless repair. With an installed base of 3,000 programming stations operating in Europe, America and Asia, FABMASTER's global solution is used by over 700 customers in 30 countries. See the company on the Internet at: http://www.fabmaster.com