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CEM Axiom combines UGS Techmatix Software and
Takaya Flying Probe Test Equipment to Deliver Quality Excellence.
August 2007 | posted by D Claxton
Axiom Manufacturing Services, the
Newbridge (South Wales) based contract electronics manufacturing (CEM)
company, is committed to delivering excellence across its entire
operation. Initially an OEM manufacturing consumer goods, Axiom
Manufacturing Services Ltd has over 27 years experience in
manufacturing
During 2001 the company made the successful transition to a contract
electronics manufacturer (CEM), today Axiom Manufacturing Services is
recognised as one of the fastest growing contract electronic
manufacturers within the UK, delivering innovative integrated
solutions to a range of customers in the medical, defence, aerospace,
and industrial markets.
Recent achievements in attaining AS/EN 9100 accreditation and a
commitment to SC21 demonstrate Axiom’s dedication to continuous
improvement and quality systems. This commitment has been reflected by
the investment in a Takaya APT9411CE flying probe test system from
Itochu. The Takaya APT9411CE is ideal for both prototyping and short
to medium production runs, a common feature of industries such as
defence and aerospace.
The Takaya APT9411CE has added fixtureless testing which has further
strengthened Axiom’s overall test capability. Furthermore, the system
is future-proofed as it can easily and speedily be updated for
double-sided operation, if required. The positioning accuracy and the
moving speed of the flying probes on the topside of APT-9411CE are of
the highest level in the world for any Flying Probe Test system.
“However”, as Nick Baker, Axiom’s Test Manager adds, “by combining the
hardware capability of the Takaya with the flexibility of UGS
Techmatix software we can take raw data from a wide range of CAD
systems and very quickly convert them via this very user-friendly
interface to create test programs suited to the individual customer’s
need.”
“The speedy turnaround and comprehensive test capabilities for
prototypes also adds a confidence factor which is most important at
early stages of product development and, like the Takaya, the UGS
Techmatix software will also be capable of interfacing with any future
systems, such as ERP, in which Axiom may invest.”
‘Traditionally our only options were to provide bed of nails test
solutions, this is time consuming, taking up to 6 weeks in some cases.
Having the UGS software gives us the onsite capability to convert data
providing near instantaneous feedback to customers. We can now begin
programming the day we receive data, this enables us to meet quick
turnaround deadlines, typically 5 working days, especially at
prototype and pre-production stages, which was previously very
difficult or impossible in some situations.’
As Graham South, Itochu’s Takaya Business Manager observes “We were of
course pleased that Axiom selected the Takaya flying probe test
system, but even more so when we were able to provide them with the
UGS Techmatix software as well as it certainly adds an extra dimension
in terms of speed of programming.”
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