The Panasonic SMT Machine NPM-D3A is built for electronics factories that need fast mounting, accurate placement, and easier production control. It uses a lightweight 16-nozzle head V3A, a multi-recognition camera, and a high-rigidity frame to support high-speed and high-precision placement. The machine uses a 2-head configuration, and the component supply section can work with a 17-slot cart and tray feeder. This gives factories more choices when handling different PCB products. NPM-D3A also supports labor-saving functions such as Auto Setting Feeder, which helps automate parts supply work. For customers producing control boards, consumer electronics, power boards, or computer-related products, this model is a practical SMT placement platform.
Dual placement method for fully independent placement
Improved basic performance to realize high-speed, high-precision placement
5M* process control “APC-5M” for good production and stable operation
* 5M: The variable elements of a production site: huMan, Machine, Material, Method, and Measurement
Various skill-less and manpower-saving features including Auto Setting Feeder
| Specification
| Specification Item | NPM-D3A |
|---|---|
| PCB Dimensions (mm) | Dual lane mode: L 50 mm × W50 mm ~ L 510 mm × W 300 mm Single lane mode: L 50 mm × W50 mm ~ L 510 mm × W 590 mm |
| Placement Head Max Speed | 46,000 CPH (0.078 s / chip) 38,000 CPH (0.095 s / chip) |
| Placement Head Placement Accuracy (Cpk ≥ 1) | ±37 μm / chip±30 μm / chip |
| Component Dimensions | 0402 chip ~ L 100 × W 90 × T 28 |
| Maximum Number of Component Supply | 68 |
| Tape Width Calculation | 4 mm, 8 mm |
| SMT Line Equipment List
The Panasonic SMT Machine NPM-D3A can be matched with I.C.T full SMT line equipment. A complete line can include SMT loader, automatic stencil printer, SPI machine, PCB conveyor, chip mounter, reflow oven, AOI inspection machine, PCB router, PCBA cleaning machine, and unloader. These machines connect the main SMT process from bare PCB loading to solder paste printing, paste inspection, component placement, reflow soldering, optical inspection, board separation, cleaning, and final unloading. For a chip mounter to work well, the whole line must be planned as one system. Stable printing, accurate placement, good reflow, and clear inspection data all matter.
| Customer Success Video
I.C.T supported a Customer in Uzbekistan on a large electronics manufacturing factory project. The factory was planned for computer motherboards, SSDs, memory-related products, and other electronic assemblies. I.C.T joined the project from early communication and continued through installation, debugging, and production testing. The SMT line included an I.C.T-5151 stencil printer, four SMT placement machines, Lyra series reflow ovens, SPI, AOI, and PCB handling systems. The DIP line included manual insertion, JUKI odd-form insertion equipment, I.C.T-Acrab350 wave soldering, and conveyor systems. After the test run, the Customer gave good feedback on I.C.T’s response, equipment quality, and full production line support.
| Service and Training Support
For SMT projects, I.C.T first studies how the Customer will actually produce boards. Our team checks the PCB size, product mix, target output, component package, feeder demand, workshop space, inspection method, and operator level. Then we build a line plan around the process flow. The goal is not only to place machines in a row. The goal is to make printing, placement, soldering, inspection, handling, and cleaning work smoothly together. For new factories or upgrade projects, this early planning can reduce layout mistakes, save startup time, and make later training much easier for the local team.
| Customer Feedback
After the SMT line reaches the Customer’s factory, I.C.T helps move the project from equipment arrival to real production. Engineers can guide machine positioning, utility checking, conveyor connection, program setup, trial board testing, and process adjustment. Operator training is arranged around the complete line flow, so the team understands what happens before and after each station. This is important because one small issue in printing, placement, reflow, or inspection may affect final yield. I.C.T helps the Customer find these links early. This makes the first production stage more controlled and gives the factory team a clearer way to run the line.
| Certifications and Standards
I.C.T treats SMT line delivery as a complete project, not a simple shipment. Before packing, our team checks equipment condition, accessories, spare parts, software status, cables, documents, and export packing protection. The line solution can support common requirements such as CE, RoHS, ISO9001, and patent-related documents. For overseas projects, this step is important because missing parts or weak packing can delay the whole installation plan. A clean delivery process helps the Customer receive a complete line, reduce unpacking surprises, and start installation faster. It also gives both sides a clear handover before engineers begin on-site work.
| About I.C.T Company and Factory
I.C.T provides one-stop production line solutions for SMT, DIP, coating, dispensing, soldering, inspection, and PCB handling. We have R&D, production, engineering, and after-sales teams, so we can support Customers from project planning to stable factory operation. I.C.T has served more than 1,700 Customers in over 80 countries. Our projects cover consumer electronics, automotive electronics, LED products, power products, communication products, industrial control, and computer-related manufacturing. The factory follows testing and quality management steps before delivery. For Customers building a new SMT line or upgrading capacity, I.C.T can provide line design, equipment matching, installation, training, testing, and long-term support.