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News Release from: Contax
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 March 2006
Production automation explained online
A new website features extensive product and case study information on all areas of production automation, arranged in a logical and user-friendly format.
Contax has a new website with extensive product and case study information on all areas of production automation, arranged in a logical and user-friendly format The website comprises over 300 pages and is designed to provide an invaluable and comprehensive guide for all production managers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The products featured are catalogued against product area, industry application and special requirements, and include offerings from world-class manufacturers such as Speedline, Essemtec, Phoenix X-ray and Shuttleworth.
Six specific product areas are covered in detail: integrated automation, cable preparation, NDT inspection, PCB assembly, semiconductor and hybrid assembly and servicing.
For each section, a drop down menu indicates the range of systems available, with a page of information and photograph for each specific product.
The website also features a range of application stories relating to specific industry sectors.
A total of 16 different arenas are covered, ranging from: aerospace and automotive to gaming, medical devices and telecommunications.
For manufacturers with specific manufacturing challenges, Contax has highlighted 10 potential problems and their solution.
These include: microcracking, ultrasonic welding and double ink-jet marking.
Case studies are available on each of these, demonstrating how the issue was resolved to the customer's complete satisfaction.
Commented Mike Rapson, Managing Director at Contax: "We are very pleased to announce our new website, and believe that it will provide production managers with an easy-to-use reference guide outlining the latest systems available".
"As products and technologies progress, many engineers are not aware of all the new features available today".
"We hope that by grouping our offerings into a number of distinct categories we can help make our customers' research easier and more efficient".
"Of course there is no substitute for one-to-one consultancy, and our website is only intended to provide general guidance".
"Our technical team is available to answer specific queries, or to provide a full consultation on request", he said.
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