DONGGUAN, China – November 4, 2025 – I.C.T today published results of a controlled 30-day benchmark placing the JUKI RS-1R against the hanwha SMT Line on mid-volume, high-mix automotive PCBA.

The trial ran in parallel bays at a Tier-2 EMS provider, logging 720 production hours under identical conditions: 12-layer boards, 1,200 units/day, two changeovers per shift.

Key Metrics JUKI RS-1R

  • Initial package cost: ~$95,000.
  • Placement: 48,000 CPH sustained, ±35 µm accuracy.
  • Changeover: 11 minutes via dual-lane conveyor (zero width adjustment for panels <5 mm difference).
  • OEE: 94.8%.
  • Energy: 2.4 boards/kWh.
  • Scrap: 0.9%.
  • Maintenance: Manual grease ports; no proprietary software lock.

Hanwha SMT Line

  • Initial package cost: ~$220,000.
  • Placement: 75,000 CPH, ±40 µm chip repeatability.
  • Changeover: 9 minutes with barcode feeders.
  • OEE: 96.2%.
  • Energy: 2.1 boards/kWh.
  • Scrap: 0.7%.
  • Predictive maintenance: One ball-screw pre-failure swap.

ROI Breakpoints JUKI achieved payback in 9 months at 150,000 annual boards. Hanwha required 400,000 boards for 14-month payback but delivered 60% faster changeovers in volume mode.

Flexibility Edge JUKI processed two different panel widths simultaneously on dual lanes without stopping. Hanwha added feeders mid-run in 4 minutes via modular docking.

I.C.T Validation Pre-installation FlexSim modeling reduced conveyor length by 1.2 meters. On-site engineers remained until AOI yield exceeded 99.3%. Remote waveform tuning and next-morning spare lens delivery kept unplanned stops under 4%.

“JUKI fits factories pivoting SKUs weekly,” noted Lisa Wang, Procurement Director. “Hanwha is built for scale without surprises. I.C.T’s turnkey approach made both viable Day One.”

Raw data and layout drawings available on request.

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