A pick and place (PNP) machine is a robotic assembly device that lifts a component from a strip of tape, rotates it to the proper orientation, and then places it on a circuit board using a vacuum. Setting up a machine to produce the assembly takes a few hours, but once it’s up and going, it’s fairly quick.

In today’s manufacturing environments, pick and place robots are extensively used. Pick and place automation shortens the time it takes to pick up and place parts or things in different locations. This technique can be automated to help enhance manufacturing rates. These robots take care of routine duties, allowing humans to focus on more difficult activities.