TPCA Show 2026 | CCD High-Precision Drilling and AMR Automation Integration

Driven by the growing demand for AI servers and advanced packaging, high-end printed circuit boards (PCBs) and IC substrates are placing increasing demands on drilling precision and production workflow integration. At TPCA Show 2026, Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., Ltd. (4526) showcased its independent-axis CCD high-precision drilling machine and integrated unmanned drilling station solution. Extending beyond machining equipment, the solution incorporates tool supply, board handling, and logistics scheduling, demonstrating Tongtai’s approach to integrating precision machining with automation.

• CCD High-Precision Drilling for Advanced PCB Manufacturing

To address the precision alignment requirements of IC substrates and the complex structures of multilayer PCBs used in AI servers, Tongtai’s CCD high-precision drilling machine combines image recognition and positioning technology to support accurate determination of machining locations.

The machine features a lightweight worktable designed to reduce moving loads and inertia during high-speed positioning. Edge clamps and a comprehensive workpiece clamping design also help mitigate the effects of board warpage on machining positioning. Together, image-based positioning, worktable design, and clamping technology address the precision drilling requirements of advanced PCB applications.

• AMR Automation Integration for Drilling Station Workflows

In addition to the drilling equipment itself, tool supply and board loading and unloading are important factors in coordinating equipment operations with surrounding processes. Tongtai’s integrated unmanned drilling station solution incorporates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for front-end automatic tool changing and downstream board loading and unloading, alongside centralized tool storage management and material logistics scheduling.

The integrated solution covers the following areas:

• AMR-Based Automatic Tool Changing: Connects tool supply with tool-changing operations.

• Automated Board Loading and Unloading: Integrates board handling and loading/unloading into the automated workflow.

• Tool Storage Management: Supports centralized tool management and supply requirements.

• Material Logistics Scheduling: Coordinates the movement of tools and boards to support workflow continuity.

By coordinating machining equipment with peripheral automation processes, the solution aims to reduce manual handling and operational handoff requirements, while helping minimize equipment waiting time caused by tool or board supply. This integration supports the development of more continuous automated operations across the drilling station.

• From Precision Machining Equipment to System Integration

Tongtai's exhibits at TPCA Show 2026 demonstrate two complementary capabilities: precision drilling technology and peripheral process integration. From image recognition and positioning to worktable and clamping design, as well as AMR-based tool changing, board handling, and logistics scheduling, these applications reflect Tongtai's continued development from standalone machine tools toward integrated manufacturing solutions.

For manufacturers of advanced PCBs and IC substrates, these technologies provide a reference for evaluating precision machining and automation applications in line with their production requirements.

Exhibition Information

• Exhibition: TPCA Show 2026

• Dates: October 20–22, 2026

• Venue: TaiNEX 1, 4F, Taipei, Taiwan

• Tongtai Booth: N-1111