Connection to business systems
SIPLACE lines talk to your business systems: orders, materials, production progress and component consumption stop being separate silos.
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Installation, shop-floor IT and ASMPT software
A SIPLACE line is more than its machines: behind them sit servers, databases, line PCs and the ASMPT software that prepares programs, guides setups and tracks materials. We handle machine installation, line relocations, the ASMPT software and the IT it runs on: the SIPLACE network, servers, line PCs and databases.
On ASMPT/SIPLACE lines since 2021 On site and remote Across Italy
ElectrONIK Lab is an independent technician and is not part of ASMPT. SIPLACE and DEK are trademarks of ASMPT.
Installation and line relocations
Machine installation, line relocations and software configuration. For new machines still under warranty, we go through the manufacturer's warranty terms with you before starting any work. Every job starts with a first conversation and an agreed plan.
About to buy a machine, even a used one? Before you buy, you can ask for our second opinion and pre-purchase check, with a written report.
Software installation and configuration
We install and configure SIPLACE Pro, Setup Center, Traceability, Line Monitor and the WORKS modules, such as WORKS Preparation and WORKS Programming. We set up Windows Server and SQL Server databases from scratch, locally or with the database on a remote server. We configure users, groups and operators, with an operator, maintenance and administrator hierarchy. We handle updates, data migration between versions and backups.
We also handle cascading updates: firmware for machines, boards and feeders, client and server operating systems and SQL Server. We also take care of traceability configuration, and we work alongside your team on SIPLACE Pro programming.
The founder did this work, including the SIPLACE network described below, as a technician employed by a service company, installing and configuring many Setup Center, WORKS Preparation and WORKS Programming systems. Today we offer it through ElectrONIK Lab.
What the main ASMPT applications do
| Software | What it does |
|---|---|
| WORKS Software Suite | applications for programming, planning, logistics, preparation, operations, monitoring, optimisation and integration; lifetime or subscription licence |
| WORKS Programming | programming of SIPLACE and DEK machines from a central database |
| WORKS Preparation | preparation and verification of feeder table setups, operator guidance with feeder LEDs, MSD and expiry date control, MES integration |
| SIPLACE Pro | data preparation, machine optimisation, line balancing, job planning, central data archive on Microsoft SQL Server |
| ASM OIB | ASMPT's integration platform: it links the ASM software packages and carries line data to the MES |
Sources: official ASMPT pages “Software Solutions”, “WORKS Programming” and “WORKS Preparation” (smt.asmpt.com), and the ASMPT press release on the subscription licence, accessed 18 October 2026. The descriptions of SIPLACE Pro and ASM OIB are our own, based on hands-on experience on production lines.
ASM OIB and MES integration
ASM OIB configuration and support for integrating SIPLACE lines with your MES: traceability, line monitoring and production data. ASM OIB links the ASM software packages: we configure its APIs, ports, services and databases, and check the endpoints and the network between applications. On MES integration we provide support, not software development. We are also familiar with Board Gatekeeper and OIS. We do the configuration together with your in-house technician: they know your line, we know the software.
OEE, KPIs and machine downtime
We analyse OEE, KPIs and machine downtime, remotely as well: we look for the causes of rejects and stoppages, show where performance can improve and whether maintenance is needed or there is a fault. We also set up real-time KPIs and automatic shift reports, for example with Line Monitor and OIS.
Shop-floor IT
The plant network and the SIPLACE network, which links servers and line PCs for programming, control and maintenance. Windows and Windows Server, line PC backups, the SIPLACE Pro SQL Server database: the IT that keeps production running. With access agreed with your IT team, we can also look after it remotely (how it works).
Traceability
Traceability configuration and setup verification, to meet the requirements of regulated sectors such as automotive.
What a connected line makes possible
ASM OIB collects data from the machines on the line, normalises it and routes it over the open IPC-CFX and IPC-Hermes standards to the MES, ERP, traceability systems and dashboards.
End-to-end traceability
The genealogy of every board — component, batch, reel, machine, parameters, inspection result — linking IPC-Hermes and IPC-CFX to the MES.
Real-time KPIs and OEE
Automatic shift reports, always up-to-date line indicators, alerts on machine downtime.
How we work on integration
It starts with an analysis of your line, then we configure it and support you over time. You stay in control; we bring the machine and software expertise.
Initial analysis
We assess the line, machines, network and existing systems, define the use cases you really need (traceability, OEE, line control) and size the integration to your goals.
Configuration
We configure ASM OIB and the shop-floor IT it runs on: Windows Server, network, databases.
Open IPC-CFX and IPC-Hermes standards
We set up the integration on open standards, so it also works on mixed lines with machines from different suppliers. Your data stays yours.
Ongoing support
After commissioning: updates, new machines, changes to the MES. We give you ongoing support, remotely and on site.
Machine and software in one person. No passing the buck between the machine technician and the systems administrator: we look after the machine, the shop-floor network, Windows Server and the traceability databases. We don't sell new machines or branded spare parts: we work in the interest of your production.
Further reading: the ASM OIB guide, the IT/OT and MES integration guide and the SIPLACE Pro and component shape guide.
// Frequently asked questions
Integration FAQ
Does OIB only work with ASMPT machines?
No. The integration is based on the open IPC-CFX and IPC-Hermes standards, so it also works on mixed lines with machines from different suppliers. OIB is the broker that lets them coexist without tying you to a single supplier.
Do I really need a MES, or is data collection enough?
It depends on your goals. In many cases the value already comes from structured data collection (KPIs and OEE, traceability, downtime alerts). If you need more advanced planning and flow control, the next step is to integrate a MES. The integration is sized to the use cases that matter, starting from an initial analysis.
Is connecting the machines to the network a security risk?
Only if the integration is badly designed. We separate the OT and IT networks and use controlled crossing points, applying the principle of least privilege. Connectivity is enabled securely, not by opening up the shop-floor network.
Does it also work for small-scale production?
Yes, if you need traceability, KPIs or fewer setup errors. The integration is sized to your line: it starts from the initial analysis and the use cases you really need.
Who looks after us after commissioning?
The integration needs maintaining: software updates, new machines on the line, changes to the MES. We provide ongoing support remotely and on site, to keep the data flow working over time.
How much does an integration project cost?
It depends on the line and the systems to connect. It starts with an initial analysis; then we email you the quote for configuration and support.
// SMT support
Other SMT services
01
Placement head and gantry maintenance
Scheduled maintenance of SIPLACE TwinHead, CPP and CP20 heads (every CP20 version, CP20P2 included) and of the gantries that move them: a short service every 3 months and a full service every 6 months, with downtime agreed in advance.
See the service → 02Head and gantry troubleshooting
Structured fault diagnosis on TwinHead, CPP and CP20 heads (every CP20 version) and on the gantries: we start remotely, from the machine's bug reports, and come on site when needed. Vacuum, encoders, Z and star axes, failed pick-ups, component recognition.
See the service → 03Machine maintenance: Pick & Place, DEK printers and SPI
Preventive maintenance on SIPLACE SX, X and TX, DEK printers, ASYS handling systems and laser markers; repairs and troubleshooting on SIPLACE machines and software; technical support and installation on SPI Process Lens.
See the service → 05SIPLACE Pro programming support
We work alongside your team on a new program or one to optimise, until it goes into production: paths, line balancing, feeders, shapes from real measurements and the library. Also remote, without stopping production.
See the service → 06Operator and maintenance staff training
Training for operators and maintenance staff, directly on your line. There is no fixed number of hours: we work alongside your team until it can produce its first board on its own.
See the service → 08Second opinion and pre-purchase check
An independent check of the condition of SIPLACE machines and lines: before you buy a machine, even a used one, or when you want a second opinion on maintenance or a fault. We give you a written report of what we found.
See the service →Has your line stopped or does it need optimising?
Tell us the situation: we work on site, on the road or remotely.
ElectrONIK Lab is an independent business: it is not an ASMPT-authorised service centre and is not affiliated with ASMPT. SIPLACE and DEK are trademarks of ASMPT; the other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.