Comprehensive robot solutions for today's electronics manufacturing

Von der Produktion von Halbleitern und Chips bis zum Einsatz von Industrierobotern in der Elektronikfertigung. Mitsubishi Electric deckt die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette ab. (Quelle: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.) / From the manufacture of semiconductors and chips to the use of industrial robots in electronics production. Mitsubishi Electric covers the entire value chain. (Source: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.)

Precision, flexibility and efficiency are more important than ever in electronics manufacturing. And digitalization is playing an increasingly important role. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, Mitsubishi Electric offers a wide range of innovative approaches tailored to specific production requirements. Whether it is sensitive PCB production, PCB assembly, electronic component assembly or quality control - each application requires a tailor-made solution.

In modern electronics production, processes such as through-hole technology (THT) and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly are indispensable. The compact MELFA robots from Mitsubishi Electric more than meet the high production requirements. Highest precision (up to ±0.02 mm repeatability), ESD certification (IEC 61340-5-1) for safe operation in EPAs (Electrostatic Protected Areas) and optional clean room certification (ISO class) by Fraunhofer IPA guarantee product quality from component placement to quality control.

ESD certification

Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is critical in electronics manufacturing, as even the smallest voltages can cause irreparable damage to sensitive components. To ensure maximum safety and product quality, all MELFA robots from Mitsubishi Electric are ESD compliant and comply with the IEC 61340-5-1:2016 and ANSI/ESD S20.20:2014 standards. This allows them to be used reliably in ESD-protected areas, such as automated printed circuit board production. This includes tasks such as assembly and inspection of connectors and/or other components, functional and in-circuit testing, reflow soldering, AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and packaging of electronic circuit boards and SMD assembly.

Clean room robots with ISO classification

These MELFA robots also have clean room certification (ISO class) issued by the Fraunhofer IPA Institute, the certification body for this type of regulation. This certification is highly sought after in the electronics industry, where clean room testing is often performed with forced air circulation to prevent microparticles from coming into contact with the product and contaminating it.

AI as a driving force

Collision avoidance for safe motion, AI-assisted precision force sensors for delicate assembly tasks, cooperative control for seamless integration with existing systems, and intelligent temperature compensation to maintain maximum accuracy under changing environmental conditions. These are just some of the useful features that are important in electronics manufacturing.

The robots are equipped with many intelligent algorithms that enable continuous process optimization and preventive maintenance. This significantly reduces downtime in the automated placement and assembly of electronic components.

Innovative approaches for a demanding market

With its versatile solutions, Mitsubishi Electric serves the entire electronics manufacturing industry - and not just with a broad portfolio of SCARA, jointed-arm and collaborative robots. The powerful drive and control systems also optimize processes along the entire value chain - from precision PCB production and automated PCB assembly to the manufacture of complex electronic systems. In this way, Mitsubishi Electric makes a decisive contribution to the competitiveness of the industry on the global market.