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With over 20,000 SMT and PCB assembly systems sold, DDM Novastar is a leading manufacturer of OEM equipment for the short to medium run production environment. Since our introduction of the first Through Hole Leadforming and Component Counter products in 1982, DDM Novastar has remained an industry leading innovator.
By offering our customers the most reliable, easy-to-operate, easy-to-service, and lowest total cost of ownership "turn-key" SMT OEM systems available today, our commitment is to be your primary source for the most comprehensive range of solutions for prototyping, pilot manufacturing, and low to medium run high mix applications. DDM Novastar's unparalleled array of stencil printers, automated pick and place, reflow and batch ovens, selective and wave solder equipment is backed by superior technical support and can accommodate the most demanding applications with absolute precision.
It has always been a top priority at DDM Novastar to design, manufacture and support SMT turn-key OEM equipment that is easy-to-use. That is why DDM Novastar's equipment software uses SMT industry standard icon-driven, intuitive commands to make programming a snap. Our state-of-the-art Windows GUI environment for job set-up, management, and a self-actualizing operator mode is packed with intelligence and speed for handling any high mix board population requirements no matter how simple or complex.
DDM Novastar vision software allows easy, straightforward teach-in and operator modes to simplify part and system set-up and tuning. Configure a Paste, Place, Reflow and Selective turnkey SMT line from our latest generation of products to provide the exact requirements you need. The LS Pick and Place, SPA Selective Solder equipment and GF Reflow Ovens offer the highest speed and performance while the CS Pick and Place, SPR Stencil Printers and Spartan Wave Solder products are designed for the most demanding, low cost applications.
If you cannot find an SMT or PCB OEM turn-key solution to meet your requirements, then DDM Novastar will design one specifically for you. We are geared to build cost-effective advanced OEM assembly solutions to meet your criteria, whether adding a new feature, changing a GUI or accommodating a precision part placement, temperature or solder application requirement. With all the inherent costs, time and risks involved, there's no reason why you should design your own SMT or robotic advanced assembly system when you can rely on the expertise, cost-efficiency, and proven reliability of DDM Novastar.