The Forte Series Demonstrates Topline Cost of Ownership

Lower cost. Everyone wants it. There are many ways to achieve it. On the surface, a low initial purchase price is the obvious solution. But is that the best way to control costs? Savvy buyers look at the total cost of ownership to maximize their return on investment. They know that initial cost is only one part of the purchasing equation.

Look Below the Surface

In addition to the purchase price, a total cost of ownership calculation should include the cost of operation, maintenance, support, and potential productivity over the life span of the equipment. Additional factors to consider include consumable and potential downtime-related costs. Expertly designed equipment delivers total cost of ownership benefits for every application – from long-term, continuous automotive and medical manufacturing to quick-turn mobile device and PCBA applications alike. Robust, upgradeable equipment delivers long-term dependability with opportunities for reuse, redeployment, and adaptation to changing application requirements. Ultimately, these factors combine to give you complete control over the total cost of ownership improvement year after year.

Let’s consider an example:

You’ve just integrated several new dispensing platforms into your production line. The purchase was based mainly on the initial price. Although you’ve secured most of the necessary functionality, some essential functions are still not working after installation. But you’re reassured by your supplier’s offer to provide five full-time, onsite engineers to keep your process running efficiently. Things seem to be progressing nicely, and you’re meeting your production targets.

But what happens when:

• Your warranty or service contract expires.
• The dedicated onsite engineers leave.
• You encounter extensive downtime due to an application challenge.
• Frequent maintenance or replacement parts are required.
• Rework is increasing.
• Your application requirements change in the second or third year of production.

Focus on Total Cost of Ownership to Future-Proof Your Process

Move beyond the purchase price. If you assess all total cost of ownership factors during the procurement process, you can avoid unplanned costs and achieve ongoing production success. Nordson provides various dispensing solutions to lower your total cost of ownership, along with award-winning global application support in your region. Since 1954, Nordson has delivered high-quality technology solutions to help customers succeed worldwide.

Spotlight: The Forte Series

The Forte^® Series, coupled with the award-winning IntelliJet^® Jetting System, offers world-class cost reduction and productivity features, including:

• Improved cost-of-ownership, equivalent or better accuracy, and 20-50% higher productivity over the top-selling Spectrum® ll.
• Blazing speed for point-to-point moves – matching our most advanced fluid dispensing system at 1.5 G.
• Patented* real-time correction for skewed parts with Forte MAX dual-valve for increased yield and throughput.
• Reduced operator maintenance and intervention with a standard integrated dual-valve service station, patented closed-loop process controls, and nozzle-cleaning rail.
• A space-saving footprint for maximum production floor efficiency.
• Flexible application support: FPCBA, PCBA, EMA, MEMS, underfill, precise coating, and encapsulation.

 

Contact us at [email protected] to learn how our dependable and capable fluid dispensing solutions can optimize your process and deliver topline cost of ownership for your operation.