FRANK Elektronik invests in high-precision SMT line with ASYS machines
FRANK Elektronik, an electronics service provider established in the market for 25 years, is taking a further innovative step with the purchase of an ultra-modern SMT line. The company serves well-known customers in the industrial electronics, medical technology, automotive & e-mobility, railway and measurement technology, and lighting industries.
Under the leadership of Alexei Sub and Robert Both, FRANK Elektronik has undergone a decisive transformation in the last two years. While the focus was previously mainly on the assembly of longboards up to 1500 mm in length, the investment in leading-edge ASYS technology is creating new possibilities in production.
“With this investment, we have created an additional pillar in high-value electronics,” explains Robert Both. The new SMT line enables extremely precise manufacturing processes with high throughput, while also expanding production capacities for complex assemblies.
High-tech equipment in detail
The new SMT line combines advanced solutions, such as the very latest 3D SPI and AOI systems with AI support, the VEGO handling series and the INSIGNUM 6000 XL laser marker from ASYS, as well as the SERIO 4000 precision printer from EKRA.
The VEGO handling series ensures a reliable material flow between production processes thanks to its modular design and robust construction. It offers the flexibility needed to be prepared for future requirements in modern production environments.
The SERIO 4000 sets new standards in paste printing. Its MultiClamp technology ensures maximum stability, while the closed-loop system automatically corrects deviations. The iSET Control technology also increases process reliability by intelligently capturing important data such as stencil and paste information.
The INSIGNUM 6000 XL excels in the processing of large-format printed circuit boards up to 610 x 610 mm. Thanks to the integrated turning station, it enables double-sided labeling in a single process step – a decisive advantage for maximum efficiency. In addition, the built-in scissor lift table ensures stable support of the printed circuit boards, prevents bending and always guarantees the optimal focus point for maximum precision.
Service quality as a success factor
The decision in favor of ASYS was influenced not only by the technological advantages, but also by the quality of service: “The accessibility and fast support we received from your sales representative Wolfgang Heyder and the rest of the ASYS team were crucial for us,” says Robert Both. “We had confidence in ASYS from the very beginning.”
Automation and technological advances
A key advantage of the new line is the closed-loop technology, which directly links the printing process with the data from the SPI system. “Print quality is continuously monitored and automatically adjusted to ensure the highest quality standards,” explains Alexei Sub. Supplemented by iSET-Control, the production process is further automated and the need for manual intervention is minimised.
Looking to the future
Thanks to the close cooperation with ASYS, FRANK Elektronik is optimally prepared for future challenges in industries such as medical and control technology. “We will consistently continue the path we have already successfully embarked on of expanding our production capacities and positioning ourselves in different markets.
We have created the necessary conditions for this, both through our highly qualified employees and through the investments we have made,” says Robert Both, summarising the strategic direction.
Alexei Sub underlines the successful cooperation with ASYS and emphasises the trust in the partnership: ‘Should we need another SMT line, ASYS will again be our preferred partner, provided the conditions are similar to before’.
f.l.t.r.: Robert Both (Managing Director FRANK Elektronik), Wolfgang Heyder (Sales
Manager ASYS Group), Alexei Sub (Managing Director FRANK Elektronik).
