Altus Group Supports Prism Electronics Manufacturing with Investment in Component Management Capabilities

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Altus Group, a distributor of capital equipment and manufacturing solutions for the electronics industry in the UK and Ireland, has supported Prism Electronics Manufacturing in its investment in X-ray component counting and storage technology at its Cambridgeshire facility. Prism Electronics Manufacturing, a UK contract electronics manufacturer, invested in strengthening its component management capability to support operational efficiency and competitiveness.

Building on existing systems at the site, Prism selected the Scienscope AXC-800 III X-ray Component Counter together with two modular Scienscope Smart Storage Racks. The Scienscope AXC-800 III performs component counting by scanning four 7-inch reels in under 10 seconds and includes barcode verification. The Smart Storage Racks provide reel tracking, LED-guided multi-kitting and traceability. Integration with ERP and MES systems enables inventory updates and stock control.

Joe Booth, CEO, Altus Group, said: “As we supply a complete range of component management solutions, including storage racks and scanning tables, we are not limited to a single product. This gives us a strong understanding of system integration, which is critical to the success of any project. Scienscope has established a leading position in the UK and Ireland for component management, not only in X-ray counting but increasingly in smart storage and scanning solutions, giving customers like Prism confidence in both the technology and the long-term support behind it.”

Cheyenne Rowe, Managing Director at Prism, said: “This is one of a number of strategic investments we are making to modernise and improve our offering to customers. It is great to see the systems on site, and we are really happy about modernising our approach to component management and traceability. This investment will significantly increase our level of component traceability and automation of information capture, streamlining the way we manage stock.”

The system was installed and operational within weeks of purchase and integrated into Prism’s existing production infrastructure with technical support from Altus.

Click here to learn more about the Scienscope AXC-800 III.