New Arrival: VTEK TM-500 Automated Tape and Reel Packaging System
ProEx continues to invest in advanced automation to enhance the speed, consistency, and precision of our tape and reel services. The addition of the VTEK TM-500 strengthens our ability to support high-mix, low-volume programs while maintaining the accuracy and quality required for today’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing environments.
Designed for High-Mix, Low-Volume Efficiency
The VTEK TM-500 is a multi-input, pick-and-place, test, inspection, and taping platform engineered specifically for flexible production environments. Its ability to handle multiple input formats significantly reduces the need for machine changeovers and secondary equipment, allowing ProEx to streamline setups and accelerate throughput without compromising quality.
This capability is particularly valuable for customers with diverse component types, varying package sizes, and frequent program changes. The TM-500 allows us to move quickly from one job to the next with minimal downtime.
Integrated Pick-and-Place, Inspection, and Taping
Unlike traditional tape and reel systems that require separate processes for inspection and packaging, the TM-500 integrates:
Automated pick-and-place handling
In-process inspection and verification
Precision component placement into carrier tape
Consistent cover tape sealing and reel winding
This integrated approach improves traceability, reduces manual handling, and ensures each component is placed correctly according to EIA-481 and JEDEC standards.
Increased Accuracy, Reduced Risk
Automation within the TM-500 minimizes human interaction with sensitive components, reducing the risk of:
Orientation errors
Physical damage
ESD exposure
Packaging inconsistencies
For components that require strict orientation and precise pocket placement, this level of automation ensures repeatability from the first part to the last.
Faster Setup, Greater Flexibility
The machine’s multi-input design allows ProEx to accept components from various source formats, including:
JEDEC trays
Tubes
Bulk components
This flexibility enables quicker job setup and fewer adjustments between runs, making it ideal for customers with frequent, smaller-volume orders that still require production-level quality.
Supporting ProEx’s Commitment to Precision Tape and Reel
The addition of the TM-500 aligns with ProEx’s focus on combining automation, inspection technology, and process control to deliver dependable tape and reel solutions. By reducing manual intervention and increasing process consistency, we improve both turnaround times and quality assurance for our customers.
As semiconductor components continue to shrink in size while increasing in complexity, advanced equipment like the VTEK TM-500 allows ProEx to meet evolving packaging demands with confidence, speed, and precision.
ProEx Tape and Reel Services
Precision packaging. Automated accuracy. Reliable results.
01 May 2020
