Hanover Displays, a UK manufacturer of passenger information systems for the public transport sector, partnered with LG Motion and Absolute Robotics to automate the testing of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
The result is a highly reliable, scalable automation solution that has now completed over one million automated PCB quality tests, significantly improving production efficiency and quality assurance.
As Hanover Displays brought PCB production back in-house, the business faced a critical challenge:
With thousands of boards requiring inspection each year, Hanover needed a consistent, high-accuracy, and scalable testing solution.
LG Motion, working with integration partner Absolute Robotics, delivered a fully automated PCB testing system using Techman collaborative robots (cobots).
Key features of the solution include:
The system has expanded over time and now includes 11 Techman cobots (TM5-900 and TM12 models) operating across multiple production lines.
The implementation of collaborative robots has delivered measurable improvements across Hanover’s manufacturing operations:
Automation has also strengthened collaboration between departments and improved how new products are designed and tested.
By combining collaborative robotics with custom tooling and automated test systems, Hanover Displays has achieved:
Reaching one million automated tests represents a major milestone and demonstrates the long-term value of collaborative robot automation in electronics manufacturing.
LG Motion works with manufacturers across a wide range of industries to design and deliver tailored automation solutions.
If you are looking to improve quality, increase throughput, or reduce manual processes, get in touch to discuss your application.