With the NXTR we aim to free operators from repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of quality and productivity. Part supply is a large portion of the work of an operator, and not supplying parts on time or setting the wrong parts contributes to part supply errors and short stops. The NXTR platform was developed upon a concept of three zeros (zero placement defects, zero machine stops, and zero machine operators). This was evident in the demonstration of the Smart Loader supplying parts based on the production schedule and performing changeover for the next production, which gained a lot of attention.

Processing parts into supply trays is connected to raising the cost of each part, so it is common for part manufacturers to deliver loose parts without the extra packaging processing. However, trying to supply loose parts and bulk parts to surface mount machines has been a bottleneck within the automation of assembly processes. SmartWing comes with an advanced vision processing system as standard that can determine which parts are able to be handled when the parts are in varying states. By taking the parts that have been arranged into trays by the SmartWing and placing them using an sFAB-D or other robotic mounter, it is possible to automate the entire process of loose part supply and placement. By connecting SmartWing to Nexim in the future, part traceability can be improved and programming will also become easier by sharing part and tray data.

Atmospheric pressure plasma is a highly anticipated tool for manufacturing. The automotive industry requires solutions for making new-generation cars such as EV and PHV even lighter, which advances the usage of more resins with certain functional properties. Manufacturing processes that previously required metalworking such as welding, riveting, and bolting now often require bonding and joining technologies using adhesives. Tough Plasma is currently in the spotlight for surface treatment processing of materials that do not adhere to one other easily to improve the effectiveness of the bonding surfaces. In comparison to standard atmospheric pressure plasma machines, Tough Plasma FPF20 GM processes at a lower temperature and generates high-density oxygen radicals. This means that it does not cause heat damage to thermoplastic resins and can perform high-quality surface reforming in a short time.