Japan Unix is the world leader in robotic soldering and built the first commercial laser soldering system in 2002. Fancort matches the right platform to your job, desktop, SCARA, gantry, or full turnkey, proves it on your own parts, and hands you a process that runs.

Grouped below by the machine behind each result.

Japan Unix is the world leader in robotic soldering and built the first commercial laser soldering system in 2002. Fancort matches the right platform to your job, desktop, SCARA, gantry, or full turnkey, proves it on your own parts, and hands you a process that runs.

Grouped below by the machine behind each result.

The Japan Unix DF Series is a family of high-performance desktop soldering robots engineered to deliver exceptional precision, repeatability, and process consistency for modern electronics manufacturing.

Designed for applications ranging from prototype development to high-mix, medium-volume production, the DF Series combines advanced motion control with intuitive programming to simplify automation while maintaining outstanding soldering quality.

Problem. Fine-pitch USB-C connector terminals are difficult to solder with conventional contact methods due to limited tool access, tight pin spacing, and the risk of overheating nearby components.

Solution. A Japan Unix Desktop Robot equipped with Area Laser soldering system was implemented to deliver precise, non-contact heating only where needed. The optimized laser process produced consistent solder joints on the connector terminals while meeting IPC Class 2 requirements.

Result. A challenging manual operation became a repeatable automated process. Reliable solder quality was achieved with minimal thermal impact, reduced rework, and stable production of fine-pitch USB-C assemblies.

"The laser process solved joints we couldn't reliably automate with conventional soldering. We achieved repeatable quality, reduced rework, and gained confidence to increase production."

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Japan Unix GF Series is a high-performance gantry soldering platform designed for high-volume electronics manufacturing. Combining precision motion control with a large working area, it delivers exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and process stability for demanding production environments.

Supporting both contact and laser soldering, the GF Series easily integrates vision systems, automatic feeders, and custom tooling to automate complex soldering applications. The result is higher throughput, consistent solder quality, and a scalable solution for modern electronics manufacturing.

Problem.
A manufacturer required an inline contact soldering solution capable of processing 4 units per pallet with 10 solder joints per unit, meeting IPC Class 2 requirements in less than 35 seconds. The challenge was achieving the target cycle time while ensuring process consistency and automated quality control.

Solution.
A Japan Unix GF4S inline soldering cell was developed, integrating an Air Blow Cleaner, Brush Cleaner, Unitester, and an IV3 vision sensor. In addition to optimizing tip maintenance and solder quality verification, the IV3 automatically inspected wire order and color before soldering, ensuring each assembly was correctly loaded and eliminating operator-related assembly errors.

Result.
The complete cell achieved a 30-second cycle time while consistently meeting IPC Class 2 requirements. Integrated cleaning, inspection, and testing created a stable, repeatable process ready for high-volume production with enhanced quality assurance.

Problem.
An automotive manufacturer required a fully inline, hands-free soldering process for a through-hole component. The application involved 3 units per pallet with 3 solder joints per unit, requiring IPC Class 3 quality while eliminating all direct human interaction and maintaining a competitive cycle time.

Solution.
A Japan Unix GF4L inline laser soldering cell was developed using point-to-point laser soldering. The automated process precisely controlled heat input on every joint, delivering consistent solder quality while supporting a completely operator-free soldering operation.

Result.
The system achieved a 35-second cycle time while consistently meeting IPC Class 3 requirements. The fully automated process provided repeatable, contactless soldering, significantly outperforming manual production while satisfying the customer's requirement for zero direct human handling of the product.

The Japan Unix HFR Series is a high-speed SCARA soldering robot designed to maximize flexibility and productivity in electronics manufacturing. Its compact footprint, fast cycle times, and precise motion control make it ideal for automating soldering applications where speed and accessibility are critical.

Supporting both contact and laser soldering, the HFR Series delivers consistent, repeatable solder quality while reducing operator dependency. It is an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking to increase throughput, improve process stability, and automate high-mix or high-volume production.

Problem. A telecommunications equipment manufacturer needed to automate the soldering of through-hole components where conventional contact soldering introduced unnecessary heat transfer, tip access limitations, and process variation across multiple product models.

Solution. A Japan Unix HFR SCARA robot was integrated with a laser soldering system to perform point-to-point soldering. The non-contact process delivered precise heat only where required, while the SCARA robot provided the flexibility to efficiently reach every solder joint across the assembly.

Result. The integrated solution delivered consistent, repeatable solder quality with reduced thermal impact on surrounding components. By combining SCARA flexibility with laser precision, the customer achieved a stable automated process capable of supporting the high reliability and production demands of the telecommunications industry.

"Integrating laser soldering with the SCARA platform gave us the precision and flexibility our telecom products required. The process is now stable, repeatable, and ready to support future production growth."

Senior Process Engineer, Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturer

Problem. An electronics manufacturer needed to automate a high-volume assembly combining pick-and-place and contact soldering on connector PCBs. The system had to process 4 units per pallet, meet IPC-A-610 Class 2 requirements, verify every critical assembly step, and operate with a single operator.

Solution. A fully integrated production cell was developed using six Japan Unix HFR SCARA soldering robots working inline. The system incorporated Brush Cleaners, Air Blow Cleaners, Unitesters, and multiple IV4 vision sensors to verify pallet loading, component placement, solder quality, and overall process integrity throughout the production cycle.

Result. The automated cell transformed multiple manual operations into a synchronized, high-throughput process. Consistent IPC-A-610 Class 2 solder quality was achieved while automated inspection minimized process variation, reduced rework, and enabled a single operator to efficiently oversee the entire production line.

"Our goal wasn't just to automate soldering—it was to automate the entire process. Fancort integrated six SCARA robots, vision inspection, and process verification into one seamless cell. Today, one operator manages a production line that once required multiple manual stations."

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Global Interconnect Solutions Manufacturer