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11-11-2019
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SMT line: the important step towards more finished goods

Rompa has outlined a clear strategy for years to come which is delivering an increasing number of products in a finished state to our customers, includes electronics. Since 2017 there has been an SMT line at the Rompa Shunxing production site in Jiangmen, China. This SMT line (surface-mount technology) allows us to create our own circuit boards for electronic products.
For current projects that involve electronic devices, we have purchased circuit boards from selected partners and we already handle our own assembly and installation processes in our ESD-safe area, free from static electricity. The SMT line is built in a location that is directly connected to this area. By purchasing the SMT line, we have the capacity to produce our own circuit boards. This allows us to tackle an increasing number of completed projects from initial design to final packaging – and respond even more effectively to our customers’ needs.

Advanced equipment

We are investing in top-of-the-line equipment to produce circuit boards. This includes two Fuji SMD mounters. These mounters offer the highest possible level of flexibility and accuracy. The SMT line will also feature AOI equipment (automated optical inspection), which is used to inspect the circuit boards. Advanced IT systems allow us to conduct functional tests. This, in turn, lets us safeguard the high level of quality that people have come to expect from us.

Looking to the future

Currently, we have one SMT line. Furthermore, we will expand our expertise in electronic engineering by increasing the number of employees specialised in this field. Together, we will make a difference in this growing industry.