In response to client requests Marturion has recently taken a strategic decision to expand its scope to include small volume electronics assembly. To support this venture we are purchasing a low volume versatile automatic pick and place machine. This will support component rates up to 3400 per hour and will enable Marturion to support small production runs of up to 1000 boards. This means that clients can commission their design effort to Marturion in the knowledge that there will be no interface difficulties between the design company and the manufacturing company for at least the first year of market penetration for their new product.