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The TDK-Lambda CC-E DC-DC converter series<\/a> is manufactured in very high volumes for a wide variety of applications. All the electronic components used are surface mounted onto the circuit board using fully automated pick-and-place, reflow solder and inspection equipment. In addition, three, double armed, humanoid robots have been recently deployed in the Nagaoka Japan factory. These robots form the leads on the surface mount models, attach covers and package the final product into trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automotive manufacturing has been using large industrial\nrobots for over 50 years to weld, paint and assemble parts and vehicles. Now\nsmaller, lower cost robots are handling many repetitive tasks previously\nperformed by human workers, which benefits the customer, employer and employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once programmed, a robot will perform with a very high level\nof consistency. They will not become fatigued after a few hours, nor will they\nbe distracted from their task. The resulting repeatability in the process\nyields a very high quality level and reduces the possibility of short term and\nlong term field failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repetitive motion disorders are caused by too many uninterrupted\nmonotonous movements. Over an extended period of time, production workers\nsitting at a workstation can develop painful injuries that occur in the wrist,\narm, shoulder, neck or back. The resulting damage to muscles, tendons and\nligaments will require extended periods off work, or even surgical procedures.\nMany patients will never recover full strength or range of motion. The use of a\nrobot to perform these types of tasks thus avoids harm to employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Production volumes in many industries are very cyclic, due\nto material shortages and increased or decreased demand. When product sales are\nhigh, some employees may welcome some extra overtime. Others may have\ncommitments with young families or older parents to take care of. With a large\nincrease in demand, a quick transition from running just one shift a day to\nthree shifts is highly problematic or totally impossible, particularly when\nadditional staff have to be hired, trained, certified and supervised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A robotic assembly work cell is quite capable of doing more\nhours, or even 24 hours a day if required. Each cell uses an automated pallet\nor tray system, which can facilitate the supply of raw material and the removal\nof finished product. If multiple product types need to be assembled or packed,\nproduction changeover times can be reduced with the use of software programming\nand bar code identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An initial financial investment is needed to introduce robot assembly to a factory but prices are reducing rapidly. As well as saving on employee costs, other factors like increased quality, production flexibility and employee health should be considered when calculating the return on investment (ROI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the CC-E series of DC-DC converters, please visit: www.emea.lambda.tdk.com\/cc-e<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The TDK-Lambda CC-E DC-DC converter series is manufactured in very high volumes for a wide variety of applications. All the electronic components used are surface mounted onto the circuit board using fully automated pick-and-place, reflow solder and inspection equipment. In addition, three, double armed, humanoid robots have been recently deployed in the Nagaoka Japan factory. 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