2021-07-02 Pick and Place Machine Discussion Part 2

Owned by Kristen S
Last updated: Jul 02, 2021
2 min read

 

Good news, I have come to an arrangement with our parent company and the powers that be to fund the sponsorship! I’ll briefly outline your two options below and then I’ll put together a formal quotation depending on what you would like to go for:

 

Option A – Neoden 3V

We sponsor $2000 towards your purchase making the price $5999 + shipping (down from $7999).

 

Option C – Neoden 4

We sponsor $6000 towards your purchase making the price $5999 + shipping (down from $11999).

 

Having just typed and laid that out it seems like a no brainer for you to go for Option C! Shipping costs will be slightly higher than Option A but the Neoden 4 will be more beneficial for the lab in the long run. Obviously you may want to purchase additional feeders as well, which we can talk about.

I’d also like to jump on a call with you to talk through specifics of the sponsorship package, we’d like to change a few things, focusing more on social media content/exposure and case studies. 

The next available ND3V or ND4 will be available to ship early August. I may have one available earlier if required.

 

15x8mm and 3x12mm
The 8mm ones are 119$ each and the 12mm ones are 129$ each

 

Sponsorship Details

  • ND4 in stock in early August - $5999 + shipping costs + customs clearance → ~$7400 USD

    • shipping will be approximately $500-$600 from northern NJ

    • might want to look into a broker (university) → to help with packages coming across the border

    • 10-13% to clear customs

    • Not a taxable good → no tax? (no tax fee from the US, maybe something from Canada)

  • To provide a formal quote + send customer stories

  • Support package included

    • if we have trouble, support technicians are available during business hours

    • need to replace parts / repairs

    • Can also help with reflow options

  • We have around $8800 USD → can only afford $1500 of feeders

 

Questions

  • Sponsorship agreement?

    • Yes → sending next week

  • Social Media exposure → accounts to tag?

    • To be sent

  • how often would you like the pushes to be? Any specific times?

    • Expecting 2 months after

  • Social media exposure reviews

    • send blog posts for review

  • Documentation for the machine → is this the Neoden 4 with the automatic feed or manual?

    • Automatic

    • Standard → will need to put the monitor + keyboard on a disc beside the machine or buy a monitor mount to attach to the pedestal ourselves

 

Discussion with SSDC

  • Brokerage

  • Purchase Plan → SSDC will make the purchase

  • Shipping + getting to the RPC

  • Setting up the machine