by Roman Zünd

How Kemptron Future-Proofed Their Production – With Help From SMT Renting and Panasonic

Modern electronics manufacturing demands more than just speed – it requires adaptability, integration, and strategic foresight. For Kemptron Oy, a Finnish EMS company founded in 2024, those weren’t just buzzwords — they were essential requirements for a new production line designed to support a growing portfolio of industrial customers across sectors like EV charging, marine, and aerospace.

With over 2,000 individual PCBAs produced daily and a high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) setup, Kemptron needed a solution that could adapt, scale, and perform — without locking the company into massive up-front CapEx. That’s where SMT Renting came in.

The Challenge: Speed, Precision, and Seamless Logistics

Kemptron’s leadership was looking for more than just new machines. Their goals included:

  • Increased throughput

  • Reduced changeover times (10+ per shift)

  • Seamless integration with ERP, MES, and warehouse systems

  • Advanced inspection and automation

  • A cost-effective financing model with minimal CapEx

Beyond technology, they needed a strategy — and a partner who could deliver it end to end.

The Solution: A Fully Connected and Intelligent SMT Ecosystem

Working closely with SMT Renting, Kemptron deployed a turnkey SMT solution built on cutting-edge equipment and flexible leasing terms. The entire SMT line — composed of machines from multiple premium brands — was sourced, configured, and financed through SMT Renting.

The configuration included:

  • Panasonic NPM-GP/L: A fully automated stencil printer with model auto-changeover and in-time machine monitoring

  • Panasonic NPM-W2: A high-speed pick-and-place system integrating SPI, AOI, and adhesive dispensing

  • PanaCIM-EE: Factory software enabling real-time data exchange across production, inventory, ERP, and logistics

By combining technologies from different manufacturers into one synchronized platform, SMT Renting delivered a tailored setup aligned with Kemptron’s production dynamics and growth ambitions.

Smarter Warehousing: Powered by Neotel

To further boost efficiency and responsiveness, Kemptron also implemented an intelligent warehouse solution from Neotel. This fully automated system includes a built-in X-ray component counter and integrates directly with the SMT line and ERP systems.

This means:

  • Faster and more accurate material replenishment

  • Real-time stock transparency

  • A seamless bridge between warehouse, production, and business systems

All systems — from inventory to machine — now communicate in real time. Kemptron’s facility functions as a fully connected ecosystem that adapts to demand shifts instantly.

Customer Perspective: A Seamless Partnership

“Together with SMT Renting, we sought an automated solution that would increase our assembly speed while reducing changeover times,” explains Jari Takala, General Manager at Kemptron Oy.
“Panasonic Connect’s autonomous factory technology, selected as part of this process, was exactly what we needed. The flexibility of renting these machines through SMT Renting – combined with the excellent service we received before, during, and after installation – made this a straightforward and smart decision.”

The Result: Integrated, Scalable, and Future-Ready

With this implementation, Kemptron has achieved more than just automation:

  • Shorter time to market

  • Lower risk through leasing

  • Connected data flows across all systems

  • Capacity to scale, adapt, and compete

This project highlights that successful manufacturing transformation doesn’t come from a single machine — it comes from building a cohesive, intelligent ecosystem with the right partners.

Why This Matters: The SMT Renting Advantage

SMT Renting’s model delivers:

  • STOP & SWAP flexibility: Change, add or remove equipment mid-contract
  • Turnkey project delivery: One partner for sourcing, installation, integration, and support
  • Operational agility: Stay up-to-date with latest technologies, without high CapEx
  • Stronger cost control: Predictable OPEX, no depreciation concerns

With many EMS companies in Europe facing similar challenges — high product variance, regional reshoring, and talent shortages — this project with Kemptron showcases how renting technology with built-in service support is no longer just an option, but a competitive edge.

The Future: Connected, Scalable, and Flexible

For Kemptron, this is just the beginning. With the ability to adapt their line as customer requires evolve, and with the backing of SMT Renting’s service and leasing expertise, they’re well-positioned to grow quickly — without being held back by equipment limitations or financial constraints.

SMT Renting and Panasonic didn’t just install machines — they helped Kemptron build the foundation for a smart, scalable, and resilient manufacturing future.

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