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ZHEJIANG AUARITA PNEUMATIC TOOLS L.L.C.
Turbo Spray
Tsutsumi Electric Corporation
TM Robotics
Thermaltronics
Sumitron Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Southwest Systems Technology, Inc.
SMarTsol Technologies
Shoritsu Electric Industry Co., Ltd
SEICA AUTOMATION s.r.l.
Robota
Ricoh Company Ltd.

39 Soldering Robot Manufacturers in 2024

This section provides an overview for soldering robots as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 39 soldering robot manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked soldering robot companies as of November, 2024: 1.PCB Unlimited, 2.Turbo Spray, 3.Kurtz Ersa.

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What is a Soldering Robot?

A soldering robot is a device in which a soldering iron is attached to a robot for automatic soldering.

As it uses a robot arm, etc., a soldering robot can solder in a narrower space than conventional soldering automation devices such as mounting mounters and soldering machines. In the past, soldering in tight spaces could only be done manually by humans.

Uses for Soldering Robots

Soldering robots are used for soldering, but they are better suited for manufacturing small quantities of a wide variety of products rather than mass-produced items. They are also good at soldering to parts with localized solder or low heat resistance temperatures, and other detailed and precise work that is conventionally done manually by human operators. However, this makes the process more time-consuming than other automated soldering equipment.

For example, the soldering of the amplifier board of the Smart Fiber Sensor is done by the slide soldering method with the introduction of soldering robots. The robot is in charge of soldering in precise areas with a land width of 0.5 mm and a pitch of 1 mm, thereby improving work efficiency.

Principle of Soldering Robots

Soldering robots consist of a robot with an arm, a soldering iron, a controller, and a teaching pendant that sets the conditions. Some robots are equipped with a nitrogen gas generator to prevent oxidation of the soldering iron tip and solder surface.

Robot types include small tabletop robots, as well as SCARA and Cartesian robots, depending on the style of the robot arm. They can be used by inputting soldering conditions from a teaching pendant and having them perform the prescribed soldering.

Types of Soldering Robots

Soldering robots include tabletop robots, SCARA robots, and Cartesian Coordinate Robots. In addition, they are classified according to the soldering method. The most common soldering methods are the soldering iron method and the laser method. The soldering iron method is still widely used today.

1. Soldering Iron Method

In the soldering iron method, the soldering iron is heated to nearly 350°C, and solder is poured from the tip of the iron to join the metal. Compared to the reflow soldering method, in which cream solder is applied and then heated to melt the solder, the iron method does not apply heat directly to the electronic components. Therefore, it is possible to perform high-quality soldering with minimal thermal damage.

2. Laser Soldering Method

In the laser process, the solder is melted by a laser beam. This method uses the fact that a laser beam can be focused by a lens or mirror to form a high-density beam that heats an object to a high temperature. Components and solder are placed in the area where the laser beam hits the object, and the solder is soldered. This laser method is suitable for narrow and fine processing because of its non-contact soldering.

Other information about Soldering Robots

1. Advantages of using Soldering Robots

The advantages of using soldering robots are the increased automation, speed, and accuracy of the soldering process. Good soldering depends on the temperature of the soldering iron, contact time to the board, contact area, and other factors.

If these factors are not properly controlled, the soldering iron may be too low in temperature or too short of contact time, which can cause the solder to flake. Solder flux will result in a weak and brittle bond. The same is true for burnt solder, which is caused by insufficient heat conduction. This situation is especially likely to occur at work sites where there are many inexperienced novice workers, which increases the defective product rate and lowers production efficiency.

In such cases, it is effective to introduce soldering robots to the shop floor and have them perform the same tasks as experienced workers. Most soldering robots are capable of positioning control in 0.1 mm increments and have high positional repeatability (work accuracy). In addition, motor-driven robots can operate at high speeds, which means they can work faster than humans and avoid human error due to fatigue.

2. Systemization of Soldering Robots

Most soldering robots can be systemized relatively easily. Normally, complex programming work is required to integrate a robot into a production line. For example, a vertically articulated robot needs to be programmed with a specific robot language and input the "work to be performed by the robot."

However, if the work to be performed by the robot has already been determined, as is the case with soldering robots, the programming has been done by the robot developer in many cases. Therefore, after installation, the user only needs to set parameters such as soldering position information and heating time, and the robot can be integrated into the production line.

List of 39 Soldering Robot Manufacturers

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    • Fancort Industries Inc.
      • United States of America Address: 31 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America

      Company Overview

      Fancort Industries Inc., founded in West Caldwell, NJ, in 1973 is a manufacturer and distributor of tooling & automation equipment. The company's product portfolio includes lead forming equipment, lead forming services, industrial presses, press-fit equipment and robotic tinning systems.The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also offers automation solutions such as o robotic soldering, automated inductive brazing/soldering, robotic screw fastening, robotic dispensing and robotic tinning.

    • PCB Unlimited
      • United States of America Address: 10191 SW Avery Street, Tualatin, Oregon, United States of America

      Company Overview

      PCB Unlimited, Inc., established in 2008 and based in the U. S. A., manufactures prototype printed circuit boards.   PCB Unlimited specializes in PCB assembly services. It can redesign a board or replace difficult-to-find parts with the available ones. The company offers prototype and short-run assembly, with fast turn times and instant online ordering and quotes. It also delivers PCB Layout and Design Services and assists in converting a schematic into a finished PCB ready for assembly.

    • Shoritsu Electric Industry Co., Ltd
      • Japan Address: 81-2 Furukawacho,Saiwai-ku,Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Shoritsu Electric Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1958 with headquarters in Kawasaki City, Japan, is a manufacturer of PCBs (printed circuit boards), mount assemblies, and custom solutions. The company offers various printed circuit boards, including custom boards and PCB mounting, and also offers complete final product assembly. It also specializes in electronic device solder wire, soldering iron cleaner, and automatic soldering device development and manufacturing. Its capabilities include small batch and multiple variety production, short delivery times, low-cost component purchasing through subsidiaries, and reproduction of discontinued products.

    • Demark Wuhan Technology Co.,Ltd
      • China Address: Room 1707, Free Zone Financial Plaza, No.777 Guanggu 3rd Road, East-Lake Hi-tech Development Zone, Wuhan, China

      Manufacturer Overview

      Demark Wuhan Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, is a reputable manufacturer specializing in laser machines and laser equipment parts. The company's diverse product portfolio includes a range of laser machines, such as Laser Cutting Machines, Laser Marking Machines, Laser Welding Machines, Laser Cleaning Machines, and various laser machine parts, accessories, and consumables. These advanced laser machines serve a wide array of industries, including sheet metal fabrication, metallic job shops, the elevator industry, shipyard construction, food and pharmaceutical machinery manufacturing, and various other machine manufacturing sectors.

    • Minder-Hightech Co.,ltd
      • China Address: Room 209-210,Building 2, No31,Bangjiang East village , Shilian Road, Dalong street, Panyu, China

      Manufacturer Overview

      Minder-Hightech Co.,ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, emerged as a manufacturer specializing in automation solutions. Its product portfolio encompasses automatic soldering machines, dispensing robots, and screw fastening machines, serving industries such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer goods, and packaging. Its products are designed to streamline manufacturing processes including soldering, dispensing adhesives, and screw fastening. The machining workshop features lathes, grinders, wire cutting, drilling machines, and more, offering fixture design, production, and sample services.

    • Ricoh Company Ltd.
      • Japan Address: 3-6, Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Ricoh Company, Ltd., established in 1936 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of office equipment and solutions. The company's core specialization lies in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems, and IT services. Its diverse product range includes printers, copiers, projectors, interactive whiteboards, and digital cameras. The company provides its comprehensive array of products and services in nearly 200 countries, serving the needs of businesses and professionals worldwide.

    • DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
      • Japan Address: 1, Yoshiike, Kusagi, Agui-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED was established in 1976 in Aichi, Japan provides industrial solutions through its manufacturing technology by developing and producing automatic identification equipment, industrial robots, controllers, and system solutions. The company is known for creating QR codes and cloud services, which are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE Inc. These codes and services are used for anti-forgery measures and in business cards or catalogs. Their AUTO-ID products include terminals, scanners, RFIDs, and software that enables various operations. These products are supported by customized system solutions such as QR code solutions and IoT solutions (Internet of Things).

    • HAKKO Corporation
      • Japan Address: 4-5 Shiokusa 2-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      HAKKO Corporation, established in 1952 and has its headquarters in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of soldering equipment and solutions. It offers a wide range of products including soldering stations, desoldering tools, and soldering pots. These products are used for various thermal control needs such as in electronics manufacturing, hobbies, and crafts. The company operated globally and holds both the ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 enviornmental management certifications.

    • Tsutsumi Electric Corporation
      • Japan Address: 4-14-16, Omori-Nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Tsutsumi Electric Corporation, founded in 1948 and located in Fukuoka, Japan, is a manufacturer of microcomputer application apparatus. The company specializes in custom-made soldering robots, multi-tool machines, fluxers, dispanelling machines and OEM products. The company has a professional and technically knowledgeable in-house team whose expertise helps to develop superior quality pre-heaters, ruby nozzles, tool changers and cut-in-feeders. The company has dealers located in the USA, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, India and China.

    • JAPAN UNIX CO., LTD.
      • Japan Address: 2-21-25 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      JAPAN UNIX CO., LTD. established in 1974 and based in Minato, Tokyo, is a manufacturer and distributor of soldering equipment. The company's product range includes automatic soldering robots, laser soldering, soldering management software, and soldering peripheral products. These products are essential for various soldering processes. It serves industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive assembly, aerospace production, and precision instrumentation. Furthermore, the company's core services include design, development, manufacturing, and sales of soldering equipment.

    • EFORT

      Manufacturer Overview

      Efort Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Anhui, China, is a manufacturer and provider of industrial robot products and cross-industry intelligent manufacturing solutions. The group's main product line, industrial robots, includes various models, such as desktop robots, collaborative robots, and application-specific robots for spraying, palletizing, and welding applications, among others. Its products and custom solutions are primarily used in manufacturing, and its hero custom industrial installations include valve grinding, woodworking furniture punching, and new energy vehicle battery tray welding robots.

    • Kurtz Ersa

      Manufacturer Overview

      Kurz Ersa has been a manufacturer of machines since 1779 and is based in Kreuzwertheim, Germany. The company operates across diversified business areas, encompassing Electronics Production Equipment, Casting Solutions, Particle Foam Processing, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing. In the realm of Electronics Production Equipment, they offer soldering machines and tools, the Casting Solutions division specializes in light metal casting techniques, and the Particle Foam Processing provides solutions for molded parts. Automation is another domain in which they provide technological solutions. Their expertise in Additive Manufacturing allows delivering of metal 3D printing solutions.

    • COSMIC CORPORATION

      Manufacturer Overview

      Cosmic Corporation, founded in 1990 and based in Arakawa, Japan is a manufacturer of soldering products. The company is known for the production of PSU500 Point Soldering Units, XY Series Automated Point Soldering Units, PDS2BC Series Dual Stage Soldering Units and Compact Type Automated Point Soldering Robot Systems. These products handle great heat loss trouble, enhance the life span of soldering tips, improve soldering for fine components and parts, and reduce solder balls. The company aims to standardise soldering quality by reducing issues related to solder bridging, solder ball spatting and cold solder.

    • Apollo Seiko
      • Netherlands Address: Rooseindsestraat 54A Helmond, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

      Company Overview

      Apollo Seiko is a manufacturer and supplier of automated solder solutions and their peripheral equipment and accessories established in 1969 and headquartered in Helmond, The Netherlands. The company offers various automated soldering solutions such as iron tip soldering, sleeve soldering, selective flow soldering, and laser soldering used in electronics, plumbing, and metal work applications. It also offers various accessories for the machines including iron tip cleaners, camera systems, solder feeders, fume extractors, and temperature & position controls.

    • Thermaltronics

      Company Overview

      Thermaltronics, launched in 2010 and based in New York, is a manufacturer of soldering products. The company is also a supplier of inline soldering robots, precision soldering robots, standard soldering robots, and soldering systems. The company is also known for producing and supplying preheaters, hot air tools, spool holders, solder tip testers, tip tinners and fume extractors. The H-Series, S Series and P-Series cross-references and a wide range of soldering accessories need special mention. The office, factory and warehouse are located in New York City, while the company has commercial offices in Perth and Hong Kong.

    • Orion industry

      Company Overview

      Orion Industry, established in 1994 in Ballainvilliers, France, is a wholesale manufacturer and supplier of electronic equipment and services. The company's product range includes SMT capital equipment machines for prototyping, dry cabinets, PCB separators, THT preforming machines from streckfuss/olamef/iteco, and selective soldering tools. These products are used for various needs such as screen printing, pick and place, and oven operations. It serves sectors requiring electronic board manufacturing, control, and repair. They also offer services like SMD electronic board fabrication in its ESD-protected fab lab, and X-ray inspection.

      • China Address: 209, Building R, Shang Xia Wei Second Industrial Technology Industrial Park, Ditang Road, Shajing Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
    • Danutek Balkans SRL
      • Address: Str. Granelor nr.1 Mosnita Noua, Timis, Romania

      Company Overview

      Danutek Balkans SRL, started in 2010 and based in Timisoara, Romania, is a distributor of capital equipment and provides service support for the electronics industry. Its products include laser depaneling, dry storage, JET printing, selective soldering, and conformal coating products used in various processes such as depaneling, component placement, cleaning, testing, and material management. The company is ISO 9001 certified and works with several suppliers, including KOH Young Technology, MBtech, Mycronic, Thermaltronics, and YJ Link. It also provides engineering services such as breakdown service support, installation and commissioning, process and equipment training, and maintenance contracts.

      • India Address: A-117, 2nd Floor, Opp. Metro Piller-783, Sewak Park, Dwarka Mod,New Delhi, India

      Distributor Overview

      Aroindia Electromech Pvt. Ltd., founded in India in 2010, is a wholesale distributor of premium quality ESD Footwear, Adhesive Tapes, and other products. It offers a wide range of products, including cutting blades and tools, SMT spare parts, automatic screw feeders, ESD and antistatic footwear, adhesive tapes, and more. The company also provides services such as ESD entry solutions, ESD workstations, particle counters, and digital microscopes for individuals and businesses in need of electronic and electrical products and industrial equipment.

    • Sumitron Exports Pvt. Ltd.
      • India Address: No. F19/1, Sector 8, Rohini, Delhi, India

      Distributor Overview

      Sumitron Exports Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian distributor of electronic tools, equipment, and materials established in 1986 and based in Delhi. The company's product inventory includes automated soldering systems, humidity control equipment, cleanroom products, and optical inspection systems. It also offers various tools and accessories such as adhesives and sealants, soldering wire, flux, and electric screwdrivers. The company's products are primarily used by clients in India's electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries.

    • Kaisertech Ltd
      • United Kingdom Address: 12, M3 Trade Park, Manor Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YA, United Kingdom

      Distributor Overview

      Kaisertech Ltd, founded in the UK in 1998, is a supplier of electronic production equipment and tools. The company offers precision hand tools like soldering stations, tweezers, and wire strippers, essential for assembling and repairing electronic components, a comprehensive selection of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other testing equipment to maintain quality control and ensure product reliability. It also provides provide soldering materials, adhesives, tapes, and other consumables needed for electronic production and maintenance.

    • TM Robotics

      Distributor Overview

      TM Robotics is an American authorized distributor of industrial robots manufactured by the Japanese company Shibaura Machine (formerly known as Toshiba Machine) that was established in the year 2000. Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the company offers various industrial robots, including Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm (SCARA), Cartesian, and 6-axis model category robots. These are used in a wide range of industrial facility applications, including loading or unloading, machine tending, and assembling. TM Robotics operates internationally, with a European headquarters in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and a network of distributors across North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Soldering Robot Manufacturer Ranking

*Including some distributors, etc.

Derivation Method

The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the soldering robot page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.

Number of Employees

  1. DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED: 1,277
  2. HAKKO Corporation: 191
  3. JAPAN UNIX CO., LTD.: 110

Newly Established Company

  1. ShenZhen TROY Intelligent Trading Ltd.: 2017 (7 years ago)
  2. AROINDIA ELECTROMECH PVT. LTD.: 2017 (7 years ago)
  3. Dongguan Gongming Automation Technology Co., Ltd.: 2014 (10 years ago)

Company with a History

  1. Kurtz Ersa: 1779 (245 years ago)
  2. Ricoh Company Ltd.: 1936 (88 years ago)
  3. Tsutsumi Electric Corporation: 1948 (76 years ago)

Soldering Robot Manufacturers in United States

*Including some distributors, etc.

Global Distribution of Soldering Robot Manufacturers by Country

*Including some distributors, etc.

Country Number of Companies Share (%)
China China 8 25.8%
Japan Japan 6 19.4%
India India 5 16.1%
United States of America United States of America 4 12.9%
Singapore Singapore 2 6.5%
Romania 2 6.5%
Netherlands Netherlands 1 3.2%
Italy Italy 1 3.2%
Thailand Thailand 1 3.2%
United Kingdom United Kingdom 1 3.2%

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