Most SMT lines do not lose parts because of bad luck. They lose them because nozzle selection, vacuum stability, pickup centering, and release timing drift out of control long before anyone admits it.
Most SMT lines do not struggle because they lack nozzle options. They struggle because nozzle selection is treated as a setup detail instead of a process decision. This guide explains how to match pick and place nozzles to component geometry, vacuum behavior, and production risk.
A wide SMT component size range looks impressive on paper, but placement capability alone does not guarantee yield. This article explains what really determines whether a line can run 0201 components and oversized PCB parts without hidden process failures.