Every month, “People in Precision” shines a light on the technologies that define our work and the colleagues who bring them to life. In November, the focus moves from a single process step to what connects them all: automation.
Modern PCB production depends on panels moving reliably, precisely and without interruption from one step to the next. Every manual transfer adds handling time, risks damage to sensitive panels and limits how long a line can run unattended. That is why Schmoll develops and builds automation for its entire machine portfolio in-house: drilling, routing, direct imaging (MDI), X-ray, punching and laser processing. Because machine and automation come from the same engineers, they are designed to work together from the start, with matched interfaces, software and handling concepts and no gaps between suppliers.
Together with our group company ASSxLHMT, Schmoll goes a step further. ASSxLHMT designs and builds automation for other PCB production processes as well, beyond Schmoll’s own machines. This means customers can automate not only individual systems but whole sections of their production with a single partner, from the first concept to commissioning and service. Schmoll is a turnkey provider for PCB automation.
Behind every automated line are many hands working in precision. Our machine building team turns handling concepts into robust, high-accuracy hardware. Our software people make machines and automation communicate as one system. Our designers shape solutions that fit each customer’s layout, panel formats and throughput targets. And our service team keeps every line running long after it leaves our doors. Each of them helps make sure every panel arrives in the right place, at the right moment.
In November, automation reminds us that precision is not only about a single process. It is also about how well everything works together.
Contact us to learn how Schmoll and ASSxLHMT can automate your PCB production.
