IEC TS 60286-6-1:2023 specifies a bulk case capable of containing miniaturized surface mount components of sizes within the range of 0402M to 1005M (see Table 1 for explanation of the codes). The bulk case is designed for transport and storage of components and to supply of components directly or by an appropriate feeder to the placement machine. The bulk case is equipped with a coupling interface to enable its automatic handling, e.g. by a robot or automatic handling machines.