How the T11 Is Closing the Loop on Stencil Production
- Tannlin
- Nov 10
- 3 min read
Designed to support today’s high throughput stencil production needs, the T11 stencil cutting machine offers low maintenance, intuitive operation, and fully integrated stencil inspection. Developed through Tannlin’s unique background as a stencil producer, the T11 delivers true process control from day one.
Why stencil process control matters now
In today’s fast-moving electronics manufacturing landscape, stencil quality is a critical path. Whether you're supporting medical, automotive, industrial or high-mix consumer builds, even small inconsistencies can lead to production delays, rework, or yield loss.
For manufacturers producing stencils at volume — especially those serving diverse EMS customers or managing distributed operations — gaining control over stencil quality and process variability is becoming a strategic priority.
That’s exactly what the T11 is built to deliver: a single, intelligent system that combines precision cutting, integrated inspection, and decades of process expertise.
Why T11?
The T11 is purpose-built for stencil production environments that value speed, accuracy, and control — all without increasing the burden on your team.
Low maintenance, intuitive operation
Engineered for ease, the T11 is designed to run with minimal intervention. With the right setup, it can function almost like a printer — data in, stencil out — enabling repeatable quality with reduced operator dependency.
Multi-level cutting and stencil inspection in one system
Tannlin’s T11 uniquely fuses multi-level stencil welding, cutting, and automatic stencil inspection into a single workflow. That means fewer handling steps, fewer variables, and faster feedback so you catch potential issues before they hit the line.
Ideal for high-reliability and high-mix production
Whether you’re responding to rapid design changes in industrial IoT or managing stencil supply for EMS providers across multiple sites, the T11 delivers the repeatability and flexibility needed to stay competitive.
Process, not just a machine
What makes Tannlin unique is our dual identity: we’re both a local stencil manufacturer and an international stencil cutting system designer.
This means we don’t just ship machines, we help customers implement a fully supported, plug-and-play stencil production process.
When you invest in a Tannlin system, you gain:
Process expertise from years of manufacturing experience
Practical onboarding and stencil design guidance
A production flow that delivers value from day one
For groups operating across multiple locations or expanding through acquisition, that’s not just helpful — it’s essential.
Experience and innovation, working together
Tannlin has spent years developing precision stencil cutting laser systems — now deployed globally across manufacturing environments. That legacy is backed by a clear focus on continuous innovation.
Take Powerguard, for example: a step on from our Vectorguard system, developed to improve performance, repeatability, and recyclability. It’s a reflection of how we keep innovating — not just incrementally, but meaningfully.
What is Powerguard?
The latest innovation in stencil frame design, Powerguard is engineered for high performance, repeatability, and recyclability. Industry-based testing has demonstrated:
>25% improvement in first pass yield on fine-pitch components
Yield increases from 93% to 98.5% over 110,000 prints
Tighter distribution of paste volume deposits
50% reduction in cleaning cycles required
Fully recyclable
Compatible with industry-standard frame sizes (305 to 736 mm)
A visible signal of Tannlin’s ongoing investment in stencil process innovation
In both low volume, high-mix and high volume settings, Powerguard has shown measurable gains especially when paired with the T11’s integrated process control.
A smarter stencil production workflow
Embedding inspection directly into your stencil production process reduces risk — and builds confidence.
Fewer handling steps reduce mechanical damage and contamination
Integrated inspection ensures accuracy before deployment
One-pass processing simplifies quality control and accelerates throughput
Existing stencils can also be re-inspected in service to identify issues early
For stencil manufacturers working across multiple production lines or customer profiles, this integrated workflow helps standardise stencil quality wherever it’s needed.
Let’s talk about your stencil process
Considering how to build more resilience into your SMT stencil offering? Curious whether the T11 could support your operational goals?
Book a meeting to speak directly with one of our engineers.
All demos and discussions are confidential and carry no obligation to purchase.
Control, repeatability, and confidence — wherever you cut
Whether you’re looking to tighten process control, reduce rework, or simply deliver more consistent stencils — the T11 is ready.
Backed by Tannlin’s unique experience as both a machine builder and stencil manufacturer, and continuously improved through innovations like Powerguard, the T11 is a smart investment in the future of stencil production.
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