SMT Storage Solutions
Guides and best practices for SMT reel, component, and feeder storage solutions.
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FIFO/LIFO PCB Magazine Storage for SMT WIP Control
Dispatch strategy decides your WIP control. This guide explains when FIFO and LIFO apply and how automated storage enforces them by rule instead of by memory. Read more
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PCB Magazine Rack vs Automated Magazine Storage: When to Upgrade
A static magazine rack is cheap and simple until board mix and traceability outgrow it. Here is exactly when automated magazine storage starts to pay off. Read more
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What Is a PCB Magazine? Loader vs Unloader vs Buffer vs Smart Warehouse
Loaders, unloaders, buffers, and smart warehouses all handle the same carrier but do very different jobs. This guide defines each so you can match equipment to the problem. Read more
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PCB Magazine Handling and Storage: From ESD Racks to Automated Smart Warehouse
A static rack, a loader, a buffer, or a full smart warehouse? This guide walks the complete maturity ladder of PCB magazine handling and shows when to climb each rung. Read more
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The Complete Guide to SMT Reel Storage: From Manual Shelves to Automated Systems
Everything you need to know about storing SMT reels — from basic shelving to fully automated intelligent storage systems. Read more
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FIFO vs. FEFO: Choosing the Right Material Rotation Strategy for SMT Production
Choosing between FIFO and FEFO can significantly impact your MSD compliance and material waste. This guide breaks down when each strategy works best. Read more
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SMD Component Sizes Decoded: Imperial vs Metric Code
Are you navigating the complexities of SMD component size? This article will compare Imperial and Metric codes and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. We’ll look at a range of components… Read more
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Centralized storage for SMT industry
Centralized storage for SMT industry ← Back to Blog Centralized storage Centralized storage for electronic components refers to the practice of keeping a large supply of electronic components in a… Read more
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Electronic Dry Cabinet: What It Is and When You Need One
A dry cabinet is a storage cabinet designed to protect electronic components from moisture and humidity. These cabinets are typically used to store sensitive electronic components, such as printed circuit… Read more
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What is SMT stencil storage ?
What is SMT stencil storage ? ← Back to Blog What is SMT? SMT stands for Surface Mount Technology. It is a method for manufacturing electronic circuit boards in which… Read more
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What is SMT reel storage solution
What is SMT reel storage solution ← Back to Blog What is SMT? The reel storage solution is based on SMT technology, which stands for “surface mount technology,” a manufacturing… Read more
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SMT reel rack: from the past to the future
SMT reel rack: from the past to the future ← Back to Blog What is SMT reel rack SMT reel racks are used to store and organize the reels of… Read more
