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News Release from: Universal Instruments | Subject: Products at Productronica
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 31 October 2003
Defining the future in Munich
Universal Instruments is using Productronica 2003 to launch not only its newest products and services but also its corporate proposition.
Universal Instruments is using Productronica 2003 to launch not only its newest products and services but also its corporate proposition Under the banner "defining the future", the corporation is suggesting that visitors rethink their perceptions of Universal and see for themselves how the company has transformed to meet emerging market challenges
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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On stand 446 in Hall A4, Universal will be demonstrating its latest range of products and introducing its new low cost AdVantis platform for flexible medium volume manufacturing plus the flagship Genesis SMT placement platform for low- to high-volume and sophisticated NPI applications.
Genesis uses Universal's proprietary VRM variable reluctance motor linear drive technology that features fewer parts to improve reliability while delivering exceptional motion performance with accuracies of 4um at 3-sigma.
Genesis offers a large-board, common-platform solution and can share heads, feeders and cameras with AdVantis.
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Lightning features cutting-edge motion, control, imaging and materials technologies deployed in a unique configuration of 30 independently controlled radial spindles that enhance productivity, offering placement rates up to 54,000 components per hour on Genesis platforms and 30,000 components per hour on AdVantis systems.
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To support the theme of asking visitors to re-appraise Universal and to offer an impartial perspective, several of the company's customers have agreed to man the stand - expressly on the understanding that they are at liberty to discuss any aspect of their relationship with and experience of Universal Instruments.
Customer participants will include: Gary Brooks, Advanced Manufacturing Manager at Reptron Manufacturing; Tiziano Beretta, Senior Process Engineer at Magneti Marrelli Powertrain; David Beeston, Process Engineer at Pactrol; and Tamas Mikler, SM Equipment/Maintenace Leader from Jabil Szombathely.
With the recent definition of Universal's Global Services' Bronze, Silver and Gold-level support packages, the Productronica stand will feature a daily prize draw open to any customers enquiring about support initiatives.
Daily prizes include Universal's productivity assessment visits, machine assessment visits and training seats valued up to Eur 1500 each.
All daily entries will automatically be entered into a grand draw to take place on the final day of the exhibition with a prize of a Gold-level support continuance package valued at up to Eur 35,000.
Universal Instruments has recently rolled out a new policy of appointing regional distributors across Europe to complement its sales and support infrastructure in the territory.
Visitors to the Productronica stand can meet representatives from the newly appointed distribution companies and tap into the specialist knowledge that these focused organisations offer.
To promote the launch of AdVantis, Universal's new SMT placement platform designed to meet European market needs for flexible low to medium volume applications, Universal is extending a special offer to Productronica visitors.
The base price of AdVantis platforms ordered before the year-end will be reduced to less than Eur 100,000.
In addition, a "ready to run out of the box" AdVantis - preconfigured with up to 75 feeders and a host of desirable options - will also be available for just Eur 110,000.
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