Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor assembly. A sensor assembly can include an inductive sensor which can be arranged at a fixed position within the sensor assembly, a carrier assembly with an anchor member which can be arranged at a fixed position within the carrier assembly, and a moveable member which is moveable with respect to the anchor member. A moveable member can include a foot portion suitable for cooperating with a pick-up head assembly and a metallic head portion which can interact with a magnetic field generated by the inductive sensor. A sensor assembly can include a spring member which is arranged so that when the foot portion is moved towards the anchor member the spring is compressed between the anchor member and the foot portion.

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).