TDK-Lambda News

TDK Corporation (<strong>TSE 6762</strong>) has announced further investments at its TDK‑Lambda UK manufacturing facility in Ilfracombe, North Devon. In addition to the &amp;amp;pound;1m invested into the recently opened EMC centre, the company has invested &pound;250k in new equipment and plans a further &pound;590k within the next nine months.<br /> <br /> &quot;<em>The equipment replacements, including the new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) placement line and Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment, will enable us to increase capacity and maximise uptime</em>&quot; explains Phil Scotcher, Joint Managing Director at TDK‑Lambda UK. &quot;<em>However, we are also investing in new leading-edge technologies, such as additive manufacturing equipment [also known as 3D printers], laser marking and an experimental robotic arm, which will help reduce cost and time to market for new product introductions</em>.&quot;