Hello all, We are seriously evaluating the next generation platform for our facility. We mainly make memory products (RIMM, DIMM(168-200), DDR, SODIMM144/72). It could be considered as high mix, high volume. We have other as big as 20K/W.O down to 5-10 units/W.O, however, mainly they are above 1000 units/W.O. Currently, we use the combination of Dek-CP (65,643,7) and QP2/3. However, due to the changes in technology and our limited space, we have to look for if there is any better combination out there that could better fit us. CP and QP are great, however, for the ratio of 50/10 (50 small resister/cap per 10 regular to fine pitch ICs) cause too much waiting time on our lines. (Averagely, CP7 finish a panel of 8 up within 25-30 seconds while the 2 QP3 combination take up to 1 minutes or more to finish one panel). Simemen - S25 - 6/12 combination comes to our mind. The presentations are very impressive. However, we would like to hear your realistic opinions about the S25 6/12 you have known or use of. These are the following we are looking at: 1. Service: Engineering knowledge, commitement, response. 2. Parts: Flexibility, Avaiability, Shipping, Price, Update/Improvement. 3. Machine: Accuracy (For how long), Life, Maintenance, Usage Friendly, Breakdown, etc. 4. Software: User Friendly, Line Monitor, Improvement, Secure etc. 5. The Innovation, the growth rate of Siemen and how do they communicate with you to keep you up with what they are doing. How do they handle their customer during up/down economy. 6. what else should I consider for this possible change? Changing the production line are very serious. As we change, we would be stuck with it for at least 5-10 years. Technology is changing rapidly, one mistake could lead our business straight to ... hell. However, sticking with an old one could hold us down as well. Thanks a million in advance for your help! Stacy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------