APS Novastar Announces Availability of a New Economic Solution for Automated Pick & Place for Short to Medium Run SMT Assemblers

APS Novastar, LLC is pleased to announce the availability of the LE40V Automated Pick & Place machine. With its small space saving footprint and technologically advanced features rivaling larger model instruments, the LE40V provides an economical solution for prototyping, product development, and short run, high-mix manufacturing applications.

The APS Novastar LE40V, with Cognex® Vision System, provides SMT and PCB assemblers with the accuracy they require for placement of virtually all SMT components. Providing on-the-fly component centering with top and bottom cameras, fiducial correction, bad board mark, and pattern recognition, the LE40V allows accurate placement of 0201s, micro BGAs, CSPs, and 15 mil fine pitch QFPs at up to 3000 cph with ±0.001 inch (0.025mm) placement accuracy.

The LE40V operates with user-friendly Windows® based software for panelized boards, self-diagnostics, error recognition and fault monitoring. The standard self-contained vacuum eliminates the need for a costly external air source.

"We are pleased to introduce the new LE40V to the market, especially during these tough economic times. We believe this unit provides customers looking for the capabilities of technologically advanced automated pick & place units with an economical, space saving alternative," says John Malboeuf, Vice President, Global Sales.