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Originally Posted by Specialagentjim
Like I said earlier, just the machine that PLACES the IC onto a board costs a half million for an old one, the new ones are like a million or more. They're unblievable to watch though, placing hundred or even thousands of tiny 20x40 resistors on a board per SECOND. amazing stuff.
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Prices have dropped during the past few years. Chip placement machines can be as cheap as $250k. It really depends on the type. Ten years ago, you could not buy a good one for under a million.
Andy B.
I don't think we should only be pointing at those with exceptional bots, but those that we consider a role model team in all aspects, not just in technical design - tribotec_ca88 [more] 
05-01-2005, 01:50
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