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Syntech Technologies Combines Takaya Efficiency
with
Itochu Test Programming to Develop their Business Model
May 2008 | posted by D Claxton
From their base on the English South
Coast, Syntech Technologies offers a unique capability of electronic
design, engineering and high volume manufacturing. From its long
history in telecoms systems and equipment design, the company has
developed its technology base and now has extensive experience and
capabilities in manufacturing solutions for commercial and military
applications in extreme conditions utilizing RF, high speed digital
and analogue designs.
Such extensive engineering and design support enables Syntech
Technologies to offer a high volume manufacturing capability for
complex electronic assemblies with the benefits of high yields and
fast turnaround whilst providing optimum solutions for small, medium
and high volume manufacturing runs.
The engineering team at Syntech Technologies has a specific focus on
solutions for reliability and ease of manufacture. Their expertise is
used extensively in engineering products from existing designs, cost
reduction, and in the redesign of systems where obsolescent components
are putting production at risk.
Syntech engineers use their experience in engineering and
manufacturing to support clients with New Product Introductions (NPI)
in record times. Syntech offers a full range of services associated
with NPI from prototype build through to test equipment design and
documentation. Fast track prototype builds are undertaken in their
dedicated facility using skilled technicians to build, inspect and
test initial production runs.
Four manufacturing lines offer high speed SMT assembly, fast track
prototyping, low and high volume surface mount. Their volume lines are
based on Fuji IP3 and Fuji CP6 machines, providing a comprehensive
capability supporting the full range of SMT, BGA and QFP packages.
Throughout the manufacturing process every product is carefully
tracked and logged. Functional test results are logged and provided to
their customers enabling them to optimise design centring. Exact
performance trends are carefully monitored to ensure both optimum
product performance and manufacturing yield.
Key to the speed of turnaround and accuracy in manufacture has been
the installation of the Takaya 9411 series flying probe test system
from Itochu. The speed of the system, coupled with the facility to
install cameras top and bottom to facilitate visual inspection,
supports the business objectives of Syntech Technologies – providing
fast and efficient turnaround in manufacture.
Another major factor in the selection of the Takaya was the fact that
there is often limited or no test access on the pcb's for conventional
BoN and other test methods. The Takaya system does not require test
pads and can be programmed from CAD software.
Furthermore, in order to gain an early advantage, Syntech's test team
took the decision to use Itochu's test programming service for their
system. According to Steve Harris, Business Development Manager at
Syntech Technologies, “This service from Itochu enables us to gain
maximum benefit from our flying probe test system, utilising the
experience and skills of Takaya-dedicated technicians, whilst our own
staff are being trained on the system and software.
Graham South, Itochu's Takaya Business Development Manager, is pleased
with the approach taken by Syntech Technologies. “The opportunity not
only to provide Syntech Technologies with the Takaya 9411 but also
assist with our dedicated test programming service demonstrates the
depth of support customers can expect from us”.
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