Europlacer to Demonstrate XPii-II SMT Pick-and-Place Machine and Speedprint to Demonstrate SP700avi SMT Stencil Printer at IPC Midwest Conference

The Europlacer XPii-II is a seamless, high-speed extension of the highly flexible iineo SMT pick-and-place platform, featuring two rotary heads on X/Y gantries with 8 or 12 pick-ups and “smart” nozzles.

Europlacer’s XPii and iineo share the company’s proven core features — turret heads, intelligent feeders, and powerful software. Users start with the iineo pick-and-place machine, accommodating up to 264 8 mm feeders to support high productivity in a high-mix environment. When additional capacity is required, the XPii is then added in front of the iineo to effectively double SMT line capacity without doubling the required floor space.

The Speedprint SP700avi delivers exceptional value and best-in-class accuracy. The system features numerous standard features including programmable vacuum underscreen cleaning, optical inspection of the paste bead, closed-loop squeegee pressure and 20 µm and 6 sigma performance. The SP700avi is equally confortable in both high-mix and high-volume environments. Numerous tooling options are available that deliver the solutions required for any application. The SP700avi is designed with 1 µm resolution linear encoders on all axes and a suite of intuitive software that enables total control of the SMT screen printing process. An integrated adapter facilitates easy handling of multiple stencil sizes and the large board capability makes the SP700avi ideal for both the EMS and OEM sectors.

Both Europlacer and Speedprint Technology are subsidiaries of Blakell Europlacer Group based in the UK.