Betamek managing director Mirzan Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: Betamek Bhd
is investing in software and system development and implementation to facilitate factory automation towards industry 4.0.
Managing director Mirzan Mahathir said the company is in the process of adopting customised software and system to complement its business operations, which will allow them to better monitor and control the complex processes executed during the production processes.
“These software and systems will create a network to link our manufacturing facility including smart warehousing system and material handling system, which includes a computerised manufacturing execution system to better manage the movement of the input materials, work-in-progress materials and finished goods on the production floor,” he said in a statement.
The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider’s printed circuit board assembly operations are automated and operated with surface-mount technology method, which is in line with auto optical inspection machines that incorporate a three-dimension inspection system.
Mirzan said Betamek intends to further automate some of the repetitive and laborious tasks in its manufacturing process to improve speed, productivity, quality and reduce human errors or wastage.
Betamek has allocated RM3mil to purchase additional machinery and equipment to increase the level of automation of its manufacturing facility.
Currently, the company’s soldering process is facilitated by wave soldering and manual soldering. The robotic soldering machine is expected to help reduce labour costs, ensure consistency in soldering quality and achieve higher production rates.
