Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided method of handling components, the method comprising the steps of: (a) aligning a component into a predefined orientation using an alignment means; (b) placing the component onto a predefined position on a boat which is located in a loading area; (c) capturing a first image of the component after it has been placed on the boat with a first camera; (d) using the first image to identify if the component is in a predefined orientation on the boat; (e) if the component is not in said predefined orientation on the boat, then picking the component from the boat and aligning the component again using said alignment means. There is further provided a corresponding assembly for handling components.

Abstract: Arrangement (1) for processing electronic components, including a plurality of processing stations (3) for processing electronic component, at least some processing stations including an electrical actuator (8); a conveyor (2), such as a turret, for transporting components from one processing station to the next; and a central processing unit (5) for commanding the processing stations. At least some processing stations (3) include a local processing unit (7) for generating command signals (74) for the electric actuators (8). The central processing unit (5) is connected to the local processing units (7) over an electronic bus (6). Digital command instructions (75) are transferred on the electronic bus (6) between the central processing unit (5) and the local processing units (7).

Abstract: Arrangement (1) for processing electronic components, comprising: a plurality of processing stations (3) for processing electronic components, at least some processing stations comprising an electrical actuator (8); a conveyor (2), such as a turret, for transporting components from one processing station to the next; a central processing unit (5) for commanding said processing stations; wherein at least some processing stations (3) comprise a local processing unit (7) for generating command signals (74) for said electric actuators (8), in that said central processing unit (5) is connected to said local processing units (7) over an electronic bus (6), and in that digital command instructions (75) are transferred on said electronic bus (6) between said central processing unit (5) and said local processing units (7).