Your Roadmap to Automation
Requirements Analysis – Understanding Your Needs
- Review of product, application, and manufacturing process
- On-site insights into semiconductor, photonics, or medical environments
- Definition of key parameters, e.g. desired automation level, alignment accuracy, and joining technologies
First Concept – Defining the Approach
- Definition of process steps and system architecture
- Development of the initial system concept and automation strategy
- Identification of technical risks and feasibility tests
- Focus on precision positioning, optical alignment, and handling
Feasibility Study – Validating Key Processes
- Experimental validation of critical process steps
- Testing of alternative approaches
- Mitigation of development risks
- Documentation of results in a technical report
Detailed Concept – Designing the Solution
- Integration of validated implementation approaches
- Definition of workflow, material handling, and automation functions
- Basis for system integration and process optimization
- Preparation of a detailed proposal
Project Approval – Clear Cost Structure
- Project start after approval of the detailed concept
- Clear investment planning and project structure
- Focus on scalable microassembly production
Design Approval – Final System Architecture
- Final definition of mechanical, control, process and software architecture
- Definition of motion sequences and interfaces
- Integration of positioning, alignment, and handling modules
- Start of system manufacturing
Process Development – Establishing a Stable Process
- Development of the complete assembly process
- Use of prototyping setups
- Iterative testing and cycle time optimization
- Focus on stability and repeatability
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) – Pre-Delivery Validation
- System validation and confirmation of system specifications
- Verification of accuracy, cycle time, and process stability
- Preparation for shipment
Installation & Training – Production Integration
- Installation by the SmarAct service team
- Integration into the production environment
- Operator training and process handover
- Preparation for production operation
Site Acceptance Test (SAT) – Production Readiness
- System validation under real production conditions
- Integration into the manufacturing workflow
- Final process adjustments
- Release for serial production
Maintenance & Service – Long-Term Availability
- Tailored maintenance and service packages
- Regular inspections and remote support
- Spare parts and upgrade services
- Support for long-term system performance
From feasibility studies and semi-automated microassembly workstations to fully automated production systems, SmarAct Automation develops tailored solutions for the industrial manufacturing of high-precision assemblies. Our systems support the transition from process development to stable serial production in photonics, optics, semiconductor technology, micromechanics and medical technology.
Markets & Applications
Microassembly solutions for semicon, optics and photonics as well as medical devices and industrial manufacturing.
Automation Services
From process development and contract manufacturing to modular automation systems and service agreements.
Automation Technologies
Strict modularity in hardware and software for developing partially and fully automated systems for exactly your needs.