The short version
Open-source PCB pick-and-place system a working manufacturer would choose for a new assembly line.
From the HackerLinks archive
OpenPnP
Open-source PCB pick-and-place system a working manufacturer would choose for a new assembly line.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-29
Last seen:2026-10-29
Times seen:1
Website:openpnp.org
Why it caught our attention
An electronics manufacturer's conditional recommendation offers a practical alternative to commercial assembly equipment.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-29
“I run some used Manncorp/Autotronik equipment. Pnp, oven, bunch of hand tools and such for rework (Metcal irons). If I didn't have this I would likely build a line using an openpnp based machine.”
Ccecil · recommendation
Direct HN comment
The Grid, a factory-scale robot in Massachusetts that builds PCBs on demand