Publication date: 26 January 2012
Juki is the pioneer of the modular assembly line, which it introduced to the market in 1993. Since that time, the company has increased the speed of its machines while maintaining quick changeovers and high uptimes. Renowned for producing reliable, flexible placement equipment that is easy to use and maintain, Juki recently has emerged as a significant player in the high-speed market with the release of a 90K CPH version of its successful FX-3 platform. Currently the company is working on innovative solutions to address the growing need for higher speed requirements without sacrificing the modular solution that Juki pioneered. Using line optimization software, flexible solutions and rugged in-line trolleys, Juki machines are capable of high-volume and high-mix production. Juki backs it machines with a full three-year parts warranty for all machines sold in the Americas and Europe. This means that customers do not pay for parts for the first three years of ownership. After that, the average cost is less than $500 a year.
Juki Automation Systems’ President and CEO Bob Black commented on this milestone, “All of us at Juki want to thank our customers for our reaching the milestone of 25,000 machines shipped. The rapid growth Juki has experienced is clear evidence of our users’ recognition of our quality and reliability. We will continue to deliver the best machines in the industry, and look forward to further milestones ahead.”
The winner of more than 30 industry awards, Juki has built its global image on a combination of top-quality and high-reliability machines with a reputation for world-class service and support that result in the lowest production costs for its customers. Additionally, Juki Automation Systems offers selective solder and stamp soldering machines backed by the largest field service group in the industry.
In addition to its high-quality, flexible solutions, Juki’s 3E modular concept of Economy, Ease of Use and Expandability is one of its most prominent features and is favored by customers worldwide. Building on the 3E concept, the company continues strengthening its product strategy by enhancing its brand name and enriching its product lineup, which includes the KE series, FX series and the CX series, foreseeing the mounting technology of the next generation. Juki’s production strategy includes centralizing mounter and accessory production into one centrally located facility for quality purposes, allowing the various departments to interact, ensuring that the company continuously meets and exceeds customer requirements.
Besides meeting and exceeding current customer requirements, Juki provides numerous incentives to potential new customers. Often, companies look only at the initial cost of machines and placement rates when deciding on a supplier. However, there are many other factors that comprise the true cost of ownership. Juki understands that and therefore offers a cost of ownership model that is based on both direct and indirect costs. Additionally, Juki features some of the most advanced software tools in the industry for managing setup and changeover, as well as an average MTBF of more than 2200 hours. Market studies show that Juki truly has the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.
