Case Studies
Gallagher
We’ve been working with SMS for over eleven years. Its software is very powerful, flexible and always improving.
Linechart Analytics and Linechart Dashboard have made our placement programmes a lot simpler which has given us the power to use alternative components. If we get a component that’s slightly different we can set things up in the software to make those allowances.
Overall SMS software gives us better visibility of our operations. We are able to identify errors quickly allowing us to meet OPRs and reduce waste – ultimately improving line balance and increasing throughput.
Ross Clunie
Production Support Engineer
Gallagher
We’ve been working with SMT for over eleven years. Its software is very powerful, flexible and always improving.
BoostSMT Analytics and BoostSMT Dashboard have made our placement programmes a lot simpler which has given us the power to use alternative components. If we get a component that’s slightly different we can set things up in the software to make those allowances.
Overall SMT software gives us better visibility of our operations. We are able to identify errors quickly allowing us to meet OPRs and reduce waste – ultimately improving line balance and increasing throughput.
Ross Clunie
Production Support Engineer
Gallagher
Gallagher is a global manufacturer of innovative animal management, perimeter security and intruder alarm systems. It has multiple lines running different machines and has been using SMT software solutions for over eleven years.
The business had a lot of component wastage and limited visibility of faults on a line which was affecting throughput. The solution was to install BoostSMT Analytics and BoostSMT Dashboard. BoostSMT Analytics has enabled the business to identify where the problem parts are – reducing component wastage. Dashboard Analytics allows full visibility of what’s happening on a line in real-time on one single dashboard. This takes away the need for identifying errors with manual analysis.
Installing these two software products has helped Gallagher increase throughput and reduce cycle time. This reduces delays and makes operations more productive. By reducing delays Gallagher is able to meet OPRs and reduce waste.
Universal Instruments
We are always looking at ways our machines can maximize manufacturing processes and factory efficiency.
BoostSMT Analytics and BoostSMT Dashboard are powerful tools that give our customers a clear understanding of what’s happening on their production line, enabling them to drill down and make informed cost-effective decisions. BoostSMT’s software collects, analyses, and presents data clearly and visually, which is easy to interpret.
Working with the SMS International team is a pleasure. It feels like we are on a common mission.
Andrew and Mike are professional and proactive. If our customers have more complex questions, there’s no waiting around. They are right on it, always willing to help and figure out a solution.
Richard Mitchell
Product Manager
Factory Software
Universal Instruments
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision automation solutions. Founded in 1919, the company builds and sells automated machines that allow electronics manufacturing services companies to construct surface mount technology and through-hole technology circuits.
Its global customer base includes the automotive, medical, military, aerospace, electronics, wearable technologies, smart agriculture and renewable energies industries to name a few.
As a leading manufacturer of SMT placement equipment, electronic packaging and insertion mount machines, the company is always looking for ways to boost its competitive advantage and maximize its clients’ production processes.
Over the past ten years, BoostSMT and Universal Instruments have successfully worked together and formed a mutual relationship based on innovation and trust.
BoostSMT Analytics and BoostSMT Dashboard are installed on all machines sold by Universal Instruments.
Ultratec
SMS has made our SMT process much more efficient, easier to work with and simpler for people to view issues and problems. Our defects have greatly been reduced. Overall its products have enhanced our manufacturing process. Without SMS our process would be much more complicated and we would need more labour. Ultimately we’re able to output more product and bring in more customers.
Bill Riederer
Automation System Manager
Ultratec Inc.
Ultratec is the worldwide leader in text telecommunications. They make telephone communication more accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The business operates multiple lines. They were looking to increase capacity by reducing defects and looking where the bottlenecks are on the lines.
Ultratec has used SMS products for over ten years. It implemented Linechart Dashboard to provide greater visibility of its operations. It enables multiple people to see what’s running on the machines in real-time and what’s scheduled to help them streamline production. It also implemented Linechart Analytics which helped reduce future defects by understanding current bounds.
Implementing Linechart Dashboard and Linechart Analytics has made Ultratec’s SMT process much more efficient, easier to work with and simpler for people to view issues and problems. Defects have greatly been reduced. These products have enhanced Ultratec’s manufacturing process by reducing complexity and the need for additional labour. Ultimately Ultratec is able to output more product and bring in more customers.
CyberOptics
We encourage all our customers to use BoostSMT Analytics and BoostSMT Dashboard. The customisation and optimisation benefits are significant. The software helps increase yields, productivity and quality, as well as reduce component wastage and costs. It improves our machines’ operational efficiency and our customer satisfaction.
The software is fast, intuitive and cost competitive.
BoostSMT’s customer service is great. Andrew and Mike come from the SMT Industry which makes their knowledge extensive. They respond quickly and have a good understanding of our customers’ needs.
Robert Jung
CyberOptics
CyberOptics Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions. Its sensors are used for inspection and metrology in the SMT and semiconductor markets.
Its cutting-edge technologies provide solutions for the most challenging applications, with a focus on quality, accuracy and speed.
The company was looking for dedicated and intuitive software that would seamlessly enhance the functionality of its machines.
After a thorough worldwide search and evaluation process, Linechart Analytics and Linechart Dashboard were selected. Ticking all the boxes for boosting productivity, efficiency and quality. Since 2012, CyberOptics has shipped SMS International’s software with its AOI and SPI machines.