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ASM @ Productronica,
November 10–13, 2015
Booth A3.377
Technological breakthrough a milestone on the road to the Smart #1 SMT Factory
Self-learning ASM ProcessExpert optimizes your SMT
production automatically
With the ASM ProcessExpert, ASM Assembly Systems is introducing at the
Productronica 2015 a key component for optimizing the intelligent SMT factory of the
future: the first self-learning expert system for SMT production. It not only measures
and controls printing results with exceptional accuracy, but continuously stabilizes
and optimizes your printing process. The ASM ProcessExpert consists of the
extremely innovative and precise ASM ProcessLens 5D solder paste measurement
(SPM) system and the real-time ASM ProcessEngine software with knowledge
databases. With special functions like the DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
HealthCheck and Fractional Experiments, electronics manufacturers can introduce
new products much faster and more effectively than before. During production runs,
the ASM ProcessExpert controls the linked DEK screen printers automatically and
proactively, delivering more quality, better yields, and more line productivity.
Productronica visitors can experience the system in action on ASM’s Quality Flex line
(Booth A3.377).
The ASM ProcessLens 5D solder paste measurement system employs a significantly
improved 3D measurement process based on the moiré phase shift approach used in highend SPI systems in combination with a 2D check of each solder deposit.
8 million micro-mirrors for high-precision measurements
Instead of generating the necessary light patterns and directing their precise movements the
traditional way with relatively slow piezo technology, the ASM ProcessLens uses a DLP
(Digital Light Processing) chip with 8 million individually controlled micro-mirrors. By using 2D
processes in addition to its advanced 3D measurement method, the ASM ProcessLens
analyzes paste deposits much more quickly, flexibly and accurately than traditional high-end
SPI systems.
Real-time inspection with big-data technologies
The measurement data recorded by the ASM ProcessLens is stored in the databases of the
ASM ProcessEngine. Employing big-data technologies, the ASM ProcessEngine performs
not only real-time checks of the latest printing results, but recognizes potential improvements
by consulting history data and validating the relationships between settings and results. And
since it is linked to the DEK screen printers, the ASM ProcessExpert can proactively control,
stabilize and optimize printer settings entirely on its own with no manual assists.
DFM Health Check: Identifies potentially troublesome layouts
As a self-learning expert system, the ASM ProcessExpert opens up new possibilities for
electronics manufacturers and is available around the clock, 365 days a year. With its DFM
(Design for Manufacturability) HealthCheck function, for example, the ASM ProcessExpert
prints boards virtually based on their Gerber data. This provides schedulers with important
information about central printing parameters such as stencil type and coating, solder paste
type, printing speed, cleaning cycles, toolings, throughput, etc. long before the production
starts. In addition, the ASM ProcessExpert highlights stencil layouts that may cause
problems during the production run and lists the reasons for its findings in response to a
mouse click.
NPI: An optimized printing process in just a few minutes
The ASM ProcessExpert also provides valuable support during new product introductions. Its
Fractional Experiments function initiates a series of a few test prints, during which it varies
specific parameters. In just a few minutes it determines all relevant process parameters for
the best possible printing process without wasting boards, and the production run can begin.
The result: significantly faster NPI process and improved first-yield rates.
Autonomous and proactive production run control
During production runs, the ASM ProcessExpert takes over and controls the printing process
proactively. Unlike conventional SPI systems, it is not tied to rigid, pre-set thresholds and
ASM SMT Solutions Global Press Office
Susanne Oswald
Rupert-Mayer-Strasse 44, D-81379 Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 89 20800-26439; Fax: +49 89 20800-24260
E-mail: susanne.oswald@asmpt.com
limits. For example, it can increase your line’s productivity without harming the product
quality by basing the understencil cleaning cycles on the results of actual print quality
measurements.
“With the self-learning ASM ProcessExpert, we have achieved a technological breakthrough
on the road to the Smart #1 SMT Factory. The potential of this technology is huge,” explains
Jérôme Rousval, Product Marketing Manager at ASM Assembly Systems. “The first versions,
which focus on the autonomous stabilization, optimization and control of printing processes,
will make a huge difference in terms of productivity, flexibility and quality. Future version will
extend to other line components like our SIPLACE placement machines. By linking the
knowledge databases, multiple expert systems will be able to work as a team and learn from
each other across lines and plant locations. Our ongoing development activities bring
customers ever closer to the truly intelligent factory.”
For more information about the ASM ProcessExpert and other ASM products, visit us at our
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ASM SMT Solutions Global Press Office
Susanne Oswald
Rupert-Mayer-Strasse 44, D-81379 Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 89 20800-26439; Fax: +49 89 20800-24260
E-mail: susanne.oswald@asmpt.com
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“With the self-learning ASM ProcessExpert we have achieved a technological breakthrough on the road to the
Smart #1 SMT Factory,” says Jérôme Rousval, Product Marketing Manager at ASM Assembly Systems.
ASM ProcessLens uses a DLP (Digital Light Processing) chip with 8 million individually controlled micro-mirrors.
Employing big-data technologies, ASM ProcessEngine performs not only real-time checks of the printing results,
but recognizes potential improvements by consulting history data.
The SMT Solutions segment of ASM Pacific Technology
Since the acquisition of printing specialist DEK and its integration into ASM Pacific Technology
(ASMPT) on July 2, 2014, ASM Assembly Systems has been operating as ASMPT's SMT Solutions
ASM SMT Solutions Global Press Office
Susanne Oswald
Rupert-Mayer-Strasse 44, D-81379 Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 89 20800-26439; Fax: +49 89 20800-24260
E-mail: susanne.oswald@asmpt.com
segment consisting of the Printing Solutions Division (DEK) and the Placement Solutions Division
(SIPLACE).
SMT Solutions develops and sells best-in-class DEK printers for the SMT, semiconductor and solar
markets as well as best-in-class SIPLACE SMT placement solutions. Both divisions use the ASMPT
organization to let their customers enjoy significant competitive benefits. ASMPT's SMT Solutions
segment shares and expands its expertise with electronics manufacturers and partners all over the
world. Its goal is to improve its customers' workflows and use new technologies to advance process
integration in the industry.
For more information visit www.asm-smt-solutions.com.
ASM Pacific Technology Limited
ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1989.
The ASMPT Group develops systems and solutions for semiconductor production and packaging as
well as surface mount technology applications. The company has plants in China (incl. Hong Kong),
Singapore, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
ASMPT is currently one of the constituent stocks on the Hang Seng HK MidCap Index under the Hang
Seng Composite Index, the Hang Seng Information Technology Industry Index, the Hang Seng Hong
Kong 35 index and the Hang Seng Global Composite Index.
For more information about ASMPT visit www.asmpacific.com
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ASM Assembly Systems,
Susanne Oswald
E-mail: susanne.oswald@asmpt.com
Tel: +49 89 20800-26439
ASM SMT Solutions Global Press Office
Susanne Oswald
Rupert-Mayer-Strasse 44, D-81379 Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 89 20800-26439; Fax: +49 89 20800-24260
E-mail: susanne.oswald@asmpt.com
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