Custom PCBA Solution for Industrial Collaborative Robots
1. Background Overview
A European customer aimed to develop a new generation of collaborative robots (Cobots) to strengthen their position in the industrial automation market. They required a highly reliable partner capable of providing one-stop services from PCB manufacturing to PCBA assembly to ensure superior quality and fast delivery. KKPCB stepped in with a tailored solution aligned with the product’s high-precision and safety demands.
2. Application Scenarios
The Cobot is widely used in various industrial scenarios:
- Assembly lines
- Material handling
- Quality inspection
- Packaging and palletizing
- Machine tending
3. Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Payload Capacity | 6 kg |
| Maximum Reach | 1300 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
| Weight | 46.3 kg |
| Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Controller | KR C5 micro |
| Safety Feature | Joint torque sensors, integrated collision detection |
4. Application Results
By collaborating with KKPCB, the customer achieved:
- Product yield rate improved to 99.8%, a 2.5% increase
- Overall manufacturing cost reduced by 15%
- Delivery cycle shortened by 20% (from 25 to 20 working days)
- Improved product stability and reliability in real-world use
5. KKPCB’s Advantages in This Case
KKPCB demonstrated the following advantages during this project:
- Advanced multilayer PCB manufacturing processes supporting high-density layouts
- Rich experience in PCBA assembly, ensuring consistency and reliability
- Responsive customer service throughout the development phase
- Flexible production capacity suited for small-batch and multi-variety manufacturing
6. Custom Manufacturing Solutions from KKPCB
To address the customer’s development challenges, KKPCB delivered tailored manufacturing solutions focused on PCB and PCBA processes:
- Optimized PCB design using high-TG materials for better thermal stability
- Precision SMT technology to ensure accurate component placement
- AOI and X-ray inspections to enhance quality assurance
- Customized functional testing protocols based on customer application needs
7. Real-World Effectiveness
Following implementation of the solution:
- The collaborative robots performed reliably across diverse automation tasks
- Market feedback was highly positive, boosting customer satisfaction
- Manufacturing process optimizations led to cost savings and faster time to market
