The NPM-W2S Panasonic Smt Pick And Place Machine is built for factories that need flexible SMT production with shorter setup time. It uses the NPM-W2 platform, but adopts a simpler single-beam structure to make the line easier to expand and easier to manage. This machine is useful when product batches become smaller and the factory needs faster changeover between jobs. It supports all 120 8 mm feeder inputs, with output up to 38,500 CPH and placement accuracy of 30 μm. For manufacturers that need an affordable panasonic smt machine for common SMT jobs, NPM-W2S gives a practical balance of speed, flexibility, feeder capacity, and production control.
The NPM-W2S is based on the NPM-W2 platform, but it uses a single-beam structure for a simpler and more flexible production setup. This design is useful for customers who want more platforms in one line without making the whole line too expensive or too complex. It can help increase available feeder capacity for common setups and reduce changeover pressure. For factories producing many models in smaller lots, this is a very practical direction. Instead of waiting for one large setup to finish, the team can arrange production with more flexibility. This makes the Panasonic Pick and Place Machine suitable for modern high-mix SMT production.
NPM-W2S supports efficient changeover, with 3.5-minute changeover capability per module through automated functions. In SMT production, changeover time can quietly eat up a lot of daily capacity, especially when the factory has many product models. Faster changeover helps operators move from one job to another with less waiting and fewer repeated manual steps. This is important for customers whose order volume is not always large, but product variety is high. A good automatic pick and place machine should not only run fast during production. It should also help the factory restart quickly after each product switch.
The NPM-W2S can reach up to 38,500 CPH and offers 30 μm placement accuracy. It also supports odd-form capability with stackable stick feed support, 100N placement force, and Pin-in-Paste lighting. These functions help the machine handle more than simple chip placement. It can support different SMT production requirements when the PCB includes mixed components or special mounting needs. For an Automatic Pick And Place Machine For Sheets, stable mounting and good component support are important because production must stay smooth across different jobs. This gives factories more freedom when planning daily schedules and future product changes.
The NPM-W2S supports track and trace from the workorder level to the reference level, helping the factory manage route control more clearly. This is useful for production teams that need better process records, quality checking, and batch management. In modern electronics manufacturing, traceability is becoming more important because customers want to know where problems happen and how to prevent them. When placement data is linked with the full SMT process, engineers can check production history more easily. This helps improve quality control and makes the whole line less dependent on guesswork. For factories growing fast, traceability is not fancy; it is necessary.
The machine uses Panasonic camera technology that combines component alignment, chip thickness inspection, and 3D coplanarity inspection into one pass. This helps improve productivity and quality because the machine can check key component conditions during the placement process. Better recognition reduces the risk of poor mounting, wrong height, or unstable component position. For boards with small parts and mixed components, this function helps keep placement more consistent. The NPM-W2S Panasonic Smt Pick And Place Machine is not only focused on output. It also supports quality control before defects move into reflow soldering and later inspection.
| Specification
Shares overlapping capabilities of the NPM-W2, with one of the two beams removed
High output of up to 38.5k CPH, as well as odd-form capability with stackable stick feed support, 100N placement force and Pin-in-Paste lighting
Efficient 3.5-minute Changeovers capability per module through automated functions
Track and trace from workorder level to reference level to complete route control
Award-winning camera technology merges component alignment, chip thickness, and 3D coplanarity inspection into a single pass to ensure high productivity and quality
| Model ID | NPM-W2S |
|---|---|
| Model No. | NM-EJM5E |
| PCB Dimensions (mm) * | Single-lane Batch mounting: L 50 x W 50 ~ L 750 x W 550 2-position mounting: L 50 x W 50 ~ L 350 x W 550 [*1] |
| PCB Dimensions (mm) * | Dual-lane Dual transfer (Batch): L 50 × W 50 ~ L 750 × W 260 Dual transfer (2-position): L 50 × W 50 ~ L 350 × W 260 Single transfer (Batch): L 50 × W 50 ~ L 750 × W 510 Single transfer (2-position): L 50 × W 50 ~ L 350 × W 510 [*1] |
| Electric Source | 3-phase AC 200, 220, 380, 400, 420, 480 V 2.8 kVA |
| Pneumatic Source * | 0.5 MPa, 200 L /min (A.N.R.) [*2] |
| Dimensions (mm) * | W 1,280 [*3] × D 2,332 [*4] × H 1,444 [*5] [*2] |
| Mass | 2,470 kg (Only for main body : This differs depending on the option configuration) |
* Values such as maximum speed may vary depending on operating conditions.
* Please contact I.C.T for details.
| SMT Line Equipment List
The NPM-W2S Panasonic Smt Pick And Place Machine can be used inside a complete SMT production line. I.C.T can provide SMT loader, automatic stencil printer, SPI machine, PCB conveyor, placement machine, Lyra series reflow oven, AOI inspection machine, PCB router, PCBA cleaning machine, and unloader. These machines cover the full process from PCB loading, solder paste printing, paste inspection, component mounting, reflow soldering, optical inspection, board separation, cleaning, and final unloading. For high-mix production, the full line must be planned carefully because changeover speed depends on more than one station. Good line matching helps the factory turn machine functions into real production output.
| Customer Success Video
I.C.T supported a Customer in Uzbekistan on a large electronics manufacturing project. The Customer built a factory for computer motherboards, SSDs, memory-related products, and other electronic assemblies. From the early project stage to installation, debugging, and production testing, the I.C.T team worked with the Customer’s engineers to bring the SMT and DIP lines into operation. 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 testing, the Customer praised I.C.T’s service, response speed, and product quality.
| Service and Training Support
I.C.T provides service based on the complete SMT production line, not a single process point. Before the project starts, our team reviews product type, PCB size, component range, capacity needs, factory space, power supply, air supply, material flow, and inspection requirements. This helps build a line plan that fits the Customer’s real production conditions. After the line arrives, I.C.T engineers can support installation, line connection, process setup, software preparation, trial production, and operator training. Training can cover printing setup, SPI checking, placement preparation, reflow profile control, AOI operation, PCB handling, maintenance habits, and product changeover. This makes the line easier to run after handover.
| Customer Feedback
Customers often give positive feedback because I.C.T supports the full SMT line from planning to production startup. During overseas projects, Customers have praised our engineers for clear training, quick response, patient communication, and practical problem-solving. They also value our pre-shipment testing, careful packaging, and continued after-sales contact during early production. In a complete SMT line, one small issue may affect printing quality, mounting stability, soldering results, inspection data, or final output. I.C.T keeps communication close during installation, testing, and mass production preparation. This helps Customers reduce startup pressure and helps their local team understand the full process faster.
| Certifications and Standards
I.C.T manages quality from the complete SMT line delivery process. Our line solutions can support common certification needs such as CE, RoHS, ISO9001, and related patent documents. These documents help Customers review safety, manufacturing control, and quality management before project confirmation. Before shipment, I.C.T checks line equipment, accessories, electrical systems, software status, machine appearance, packaging method, and delivery preparation. For overseas projects, this work is very important because the full line must arrive safely and be ready for installation. A clear quality process helps reduce missing parts, avoid unnecessary delays, and give the Customer a smoother handover from delivery to production.
| About I.C.T Company and Factory
I.C.T is a one-stop factory solution provider for SMT, DIP, coating, dispensing, soldering, inspection, and PCB handling production lines. We have our own R&D, production, engineering, and service teams, so we can support Customers from early factory planning to real production. Over the years, I.C.T has served more than 1,700 Customers in over 80 countries. Our factory follows strict testing and quality management before delivery, including equipment inspection, process checking, packing review, and shipment preparation. For electronics manufacturers building or upgrading an SMT line, I.C.T can provide line design, equipment matching, installation, training, production testing, and long-term technical support for stable mass production.