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Dynamic Engineering announces rugged PC104p Chassis

Aug 21, 2007 | PC104p Products Rugged chassis with built in heat sink, mounting flange, gaskets, and an internal shock mounted card cage. Chassis is available in multiple lengths.

Dynamic Engineering

Dynamic Engineering

Design and Manufacturing Services. HW, Schematic, FPGALayout, Assembly, prototype, production, test

Santa Cruz, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

Metal Etch Services, Inc Acquires new Laser system

Aug 10, 2007 | San Marcos, California August, 10 2007 Metal Etch Services, Inc, a full service stencil company, is pleased to announce the recent Acquisition of LPKF's latest stencil cutting Laser system.

Metal Etch Services, Inc.

Metal Etch Services, Inc.

Metal Etch Services is a manufacturer of Laser Cut Stencils, Thick Film Printing Screens, Metal Masks and Thin Metal Parts.

San Marcos, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

PROMATION Announces New Low Cost Transfer Conveyors

Aug 05, 2007 | As a leader in PCB handling solutions, PROMATION, Inc. announced it has released new versions of its PCB Transfer Conveyors and PCB In-line Work Stations.

PROMATION, Inc.

WT-100-1 XL

Exerra to Showcase the eP Series Printer in Orlando and Boston

Aug 02, 2007 | ePSeries Printers at SMTAI Booth#329 and Nepcon East# 723

Exerra, Inc.

eP Series Printer from Exerra

Exerra, Inc.

exerra raises standards of performance and usability in screen printing for the electronics assembly industry.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer

Bob Willis "Process Defect Clinic" at SMTA International

Aug 02, 2007 | �Process Advice & Defect Clinic� is a special feature organised by Bob Willis to provide visitors to SMTA International 9-10thOctober in Orlando, Florida

EPS

Its not magic to uncover your defects

EPS

Provider of training and consultancy to the electronics industry, includeing training videos and CDs

Chelmsford, U.S. Military - Overseas Europe, United Kingdom

SMT Resource names Manager of Global Sales

Jul 27, 2007 | John Cooley named as Manager of Global Sales

SMT Resource - an Encore Trading Company

SMT Resource - an Encore Trading Company

SMT Resource is a leader in remarketing refurbished equipment, by integrating a mix of used and new equipment of various brands. See SMT Resource for brands like Fuji, Panasonic, Universal, BTU, Heller, Siemens and many others.

Youngsville, North Carolina, USA

Manufacturer

Car-San Manufacturing announces newer, larger facility

Jul 26, 2007 | New improved facility boasts many improvements for enhanced production / service

Car-San Manufacturing Limited

Car-San Manufacturing Limited

Car-San Manufacturing Limited is a Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, producing circuit board assemblies for the industrial and commercial sectors for over 25 years.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

PROMATION to Set New Standard for PCB Handling System Pricing

Jul 26, 2007 | As a leader in PCB handling solutions, PROMATION, Inc. announced it has developed a new line of handling solutions that is being boosted as �the Best Value� in today�s conveyor market.

PROMATION, Inc.

FlexTRAK-WR Plasma System nominated for 2007 Editors' Choice Best Product Award from Semiconductor International Magazine.

Jul 16, 2007 | March Plasma Systems has nominated its advanced wafer processing plasma system, the FlexTRAK-WR system, for the prestigious 2007 Editors' Choice Best Product Award sponsored by Semiconductor International magazine.

MARCH Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

The FlexTRAK™-WR system is designed for high-throughput processing of semiconductor wafers up to 300mm (12 in.) in diameter. The patented plasma chamber design provides exceptional etch uniformity and process repeatability. Its three-axis symmetrical chamber ensures all areas of the wafer are treated uniformly, while tight control over all process parameters ensures highly repeatable results.

MARCH Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

MARCH Products is the global leader in plasma cleaning equipment and plasma processing technology for PCB manufacturing and semiconductor packaging. The company has designed and manufactured plasma equipment for 35+ years.

Concord, California, USA

Manufacturer

New Microscopic Thermal Imaging Camera

Jul 13, 2007 | Release of latest version of Micro system

OptoTherm, Inc.

OptoTherm, Inc.

OptoTherm manufactures thermal imaging systems for electronics analysis, general and medical R&D, microscopy, and fever screening applications.

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, USA

Other

Ken Kovachy Joins Dynatech as Senior Support Engineer

Jul 09, 2007 | Dynatech Technology today announced the appointment of industry veteran Ken Kovachy as Senior Support Engineer. Kovachy brings over 25 years of proven process, manufacturing, operations and customer service knowledge to offer Dynatech/Samsung customers, and his appointment reinforces Dynatech's customer commitment to providing complete process support to its users.

Hanwha Techwin CO., LTD.

Ken Kovachy Joins Dynatech/Samsung

Hanwha Techwin CO., LTD.

SCTA develops and offers SMT assembly line solutions and machines for customers in North America. Samsung offers pick and place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, accessory machines, and software products.

Irvine, California, USA

Manufacturer

AWACS Implementation of DiagnoSYS Test SystemYields $12m in Cost Avoidance

Jul 05, 2007 | The line between value and priceless came together as AWACS' Support Equipment Program Manager, Dennis Robichaud recognized Diagnosys as a valued partner in a cost-avoidance program that has exceeded $12 million over the past few years. Implementing the Diagnosys PinPoint II test system has succeeded beyond initial estimates of cost avoidance and time requirements to re-host test program sets (TPS) from dedicated legacy systems.

Diagnosys

Tim Webb - DiagnoSYS, Dennis Robuchaud - AWACS, Tom Popolo - DiagnoSYS

Diagnosys

For over 40 years Diagnosys has designed, manufactured and marketed a range of automatic test equipment and services for the support and maintenance of high value electronic circuits.

Westford, Massachusetts, USA

Manufacturer

Rapid Sheet Metal Receives Official Small Business Certification from US SBA

Jul 03, 2007 | Enhances ability to supply DoD contractors with Rapid Sheet Metal Parts

Rapid Sheet Metal

Rapid Sheet Metal

Rapid Sheet Metal

Rapid Prototype Sheet Metal - Rapid prototypes for sheet metal parts. Fast Quotes & Precision Fabrication from 3D CAD data. From simple brackets & covers to complex sheet metal parts.

Nashua, New Hampshire, USA

Manufacturer

Proventus Technologies Introduces the First Dynamic Visual Software Solution for the Electronic SMT Industry

Jul 02, 2007 | TopoQC is a dynamic visual analysis tool that enables effective defect analysis, by illuminating their root-causes, leading to quicker yield increase

Proventus

Proventus

Leading provider of dynamic visual software solutions for the SMT industry

Petach Tikva, Israel

Consultant / Service Provider

New Boundary-Scan Tutorial offers expanded information on complementary technologies

Jun 22, 2007 | Richardson, TX (June 19, 2007) � A new edition of the popular Boundary-Scan Tutorial from ASSET InterTech Inc., (www.asset-intertech.com) an international leader in boundary-scan (JTAG/IEEE 1149.1) test and in-system programming (ISP), includes expanded explanations of how to use JTAG as well as totally new sections describing complementary technologies such as the new IEEE 1149.6 Boundary-Scan Standard for Advanced Digital Networks and the IEEE 1532 In-System Configuration Standard.

ASSET InterTech, Inc.

ASSET InterTech, Inc.

ASSET InterTech is the leading supplier of open tools from code to silicon for engineers doing design validation, test and debug.

Richardson, Texas, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Other

IMAPS and China Electronics Packaging Society Sign Memorandum of Cooperation.

Jun 13, 2007 | During a visit to China in April, IMAPS First Past President Jim Drehle and IMAPS President Elect Steve Adamson met with Professor BI Keyun, President of CEPS, China Electronics Packaging Society, and of CIE, China Institute of Electronics. Discussions were held concerning potential cooperation and a Memorandum of Cooperation was developed. The Memorandum was reviewed and subsequently approved by the Executive Council of IMAPS.

International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society (IMAPS)

International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society (IMAPS)

The largest society dedicated to the advancement and growth of microelectronics and electronics packaging technologies. IMAPS produces numerous workshops, conferences, professional development courses, and exhibitions.

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA

Association / Non-Profit

Green Manufacturing Expo Introduced

Jun 11, 2007 | Los Angeles, CA (June 5, 2007) – Canon Communications LLC, the leading producer of trade events serving the nation's $1 trillion advanced manufacturing

UBM Canon

UBM Canon

Leading publisher, trade show producer, and digital media company for the medical manufacturing, general design, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries.

Los Angeles, California, USA

Events Organizer, Media / Publisher / Online Resource

Dynatech Technology Adds Samsung Screen Printer SMP300 to Turnkey SMT Line

Jun 11, 2007 | Building on the successful SM Series of fast, flexible placement systems, Dynatech Technology has added the Samsung Screen Printer SMP300 System - used by Samsung worldwide to assembly consumer and industrial products - to expand its turnkey SMT capability for North American assemblers.

Hanwha Techwin CO., LTD.

Samsung SMP300 Screen Printer combines automatic and economical printing with a suite of standard features and options to fit a wide variety of production needs.

Hanwha Techwin CO., LTD.

SCTA develops and offers SMT assembly line solutions and machines for customers in North America. Samsung offers pick and place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, accessory machines, and software products.

Irvine, California, USA

Manufacturer

Exerra Appoints Don Beard Engieering Manager for North America

Jun 08, 2007 | Exerra, the innovative engineering technology and electronics assembly systems manufacturer based in Israel, has appointed SMT industry veteran Don Beard as Engineering Manager for North America.

Exerra, Inc.

Exerra, Inc.

exerra raises standards of performance and usability in screen printing for the electronics assembly industry.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer

Agilent Technologies Introduces GPIB Interface Card that Delivers High Transfer Rate in Half-Height PCIe Card

Jun 07, 2007 | Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a PCIe-GPIB half-height interface card for compact next-generation PCs that harnesses the fast data transfer rate of PCI Express to support high-bandwidth PC applications.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

World's premier measurement company, providing the critical tools and technologies that sense, measure, and interpret the physical and biological world.

Loveland, Colorado, USA

Manufacturer

ASC International: Products Built to Outlast the Competitors

May 30, 2007 | Maple Plain, Minnesota, USA � Benchtop solder paste inspection systems long term service and support is critical for circuit board assembly manufacturers.

ASC International

ASC International

Supplier of Optical Based Inspection and Measurement Equipment.

Medina, Minnesota, USA

Manufacturer

Department of Defense Awards Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. $49M Contract

May 30, 2007 | Endicott, NY� May 29, 2007. Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $49M follow-on production contract that includes a $5M contract for research and development of electronics packaging technologies including printed circuit boards and substrates for the next generation of high productivity computing.

i3 Electronics

i3 Electronics

A world leader in high-performance PCB fabrication & assembly, semiconductor packaging, systems integration & test, advanced laboratory services and contract R&D.

Endicott, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Orbotech Receives Major Multi-Million Dollar Order for LDI and AOI Systems from Endicott Interconnect Technologies- Manufacturer Now Largest User of LDI Technology in the Americas

May 30, 2007 | Billerica, MA � May 24, 2007. Orbotech, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Orbotech Ltd., today announced jointly with Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI) that the advanced electronic interconnect supplier has placed a major multi-million dollar order for Orbotech laser direct imaging (LDI) and automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment for use in production at its facility in Endicott, NY, USA.

i3 Electronics

i3 Electronics

A world leader in high-performance PCB fabrication & assembly, semiconductor packaging, systems integration & test, advanced laboratory services and contract R&D.

Endicott, New York, USA

Manufacturer

MYDATA introduces the Agilis Stick Magazine - A new movement in SMT

May 29, 2007 | Stockholm, Sweden. (May 25, 2007). MYDATA, maker of the award-winning Agilis system, now introduces the Agilis Stick Magazine, ASM. By adapting the proven Agilis design to work in a stick magazine, high-mix SMT manufacturers can boost productivity to levels that simply isn�t possible with traditional stick feeders.

Mycronic Technologies AB

Mycronic Technologies AB

Mycronic, formerly MYDATA, is the key manufacturer of assembly machine for electronics. Our product portfolio contains Pick&Place machines, Jet-printing machines and component storage towers.

Täby, STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Manufacturer

PrintCamp

www.printcamp.com is an online digital photo printing service based in Chennai, India. We deliver photo prints, corporate gifts, photo greetings, photo mugs and photo T-Shirts to you anywhere in India, within 2 days.

Chennai, India

Consultant / Service Provider

Indium Corporation Wins Premiere Advertising Award

May 17, 2007 | Indium Corporation has earned the prestigious Pro-Comm Award for the world's first electronics assembly materials online video advertisement. In addition to winning the award, the ad, titled

Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation Hires New Business Development Director

May 09, 2007 | Indium Corporation announced that Terry Guckes has been hired as Business Development Director for the Metals & Chemicals Business Unit.

Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation Appoints New Sales Director for the Asia Pacific Region

May 04, 2007 | Indium Corporation announced that William (Bill) Brunstedt has been appointed Associate Director of Sales and Marketing for the Asia Pacific region.

Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation Wins 2007 Innovation Award

May 02, 2007 | Indium Corporation�s Indium5.1AT Pb-Free Solder Paste was awarded the Innovation Award at Nepcon China in Shanghai, China.

Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Rexroth NYCe4000 Motion Control System Designed Specifically for the Semiconductor and Medical Industries

May 01, 2007 | Bosch Rexroth has extended its range of motion control systems to semiconductor and medical applications with the NYCe 4000 � a rugged, high-end, compact, multi-axis industrial motion control system with integrated drive technology.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Bosch Rexroth offers all drive and control technologies, from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated service, and is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer

Rexroth IndraMotion for Trans Solution for Single Axis Station Control

May 01, 2007 | Bosch Rexroth offers the system, a new scalable single axis control solution specifically designed to replace legacy motion controls found in thousands of metal cutting tools.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Bosch Rexroth offers all drive and control technologies, from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated service, and is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer

Bosch Rexroth Launches New Website to Help Automotive Manufacturers and Suppliers Improve Productivity

May 01, 2007 | Bosch Rexroth has launched a new website to help automotive companies and their suppliers improve productivity, reliability and efficiency in all areas of manufacturing. The site is located at www.boschrexroth-us.com/automotive.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Bosch Rexroth offers all drive and control technologies, from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated service, and is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation Announces New Position

Apr 30, 2007 | Indium Corporation announced that Anne McKerrow has been appointed to the newly created position of Best Practice Manager.

Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

New New New at Nepcon

Apr 25, 2007 | You can always be sure of finding something new at Nepcon. New equipment, new processes, new applications, new businesses, new people, and new ways of doing old things. Nepcon 2007 at the NEC this May is no exception with more than 30 new companies.

Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser, with a growing portfolio of more than 440 events in 36 countries, and a staff of over 2,500 exhibition specialists.

28 The Quadrant, United Kingdom

Events Organizer

March Plasma Systems Receives Purchase Order for FlexTRAK-WR 200 mm Wafer Processing System

Apr 23, 2007 | March Plasma Systems has received a firm purchase order for a FlexTRAK-WR wafer processing system from a major semiconductor manufacturing company.

MARCH Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

FlexTRAK-WR 200 Wafer Processing System.

MARCH Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

MARCH Products is the global leader in plasma cleaning equipment and plasma processing technology for PCB manufacturing and semiconductor packaging. The company has designed and manufactured plasma equipment for 35+ years.

Concord, California, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

KONE ELEVATOR SELECTS PROMATION

Apr 11, 2007 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI � April 10, 2007 � PROMATION Inc. is a premiere manufacturer of in-line assembly solutions that include: PCB handling systems, robotic soldering systems, custom assembly robots and material handling conveyors & work bench solutions

PROMATION, Inc.

Progressive Assembly

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Universal Instruments Corporation

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation and assembly equipment solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Conklin, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

i3 Electronics

A world leader in high-performance PCB fabrication & assembly, semiconductor packaging, systems integration & test, advanced laboratory services and contract R&D.

Endicott, New York, USA

Manufacturer

Smart Sonic Offers New IPC Stencil and Misprinted Board Cleaning Handbook

Mar 26, 2007 | IPC-7526: Stencil and Misprinted Board Cleaning Handbook

Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Systems

IPC-7526

Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Systems

Our Ultrasonic Stencil cleaners and 440-R-SMT Detergent are US & CA EPA Certified cleaners, that are environmentally and user safe. We are your single source for cleaning any type of solder paste from any fine pitch stencil.

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

OptoTherm releases PCB Test Arm Probe

Mar 16, 2007 | OptoTherm has added a PCB Test Arm Probe to its product line. The Arm Probe is designed to provide quick and easy probing of surface mount devices (SMD).

OptoTherm, Inc.

OptoTherm, Inc.

OptoTherm manufactures thermal imaging systems for electronics analysis, general and medical R&D, microscopy, and fever screening applications.

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, USA

Other

Nepcon appoints new Marketing Manager

Mar 16, 2007 | Reed Exhibitions has appointed Deborah Sibthorpe to the position of Nepcon Marketing Manager. Highly experienced in the area of trade exhibition marketing, Sibthorpe is currently preparing for the Nepcon 2007 show, being held over May 15th - 17th at the Birmingham NEC.

Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser, with a growing portfolio of more than 440 events in 36 countries, and a staff of over 2,500 exhibition specialists.

28 The Quadrant, United Kingdom

Events Organizer

Looking to break into the defence industry?

Mar 16, 2007 | Reed Exhibitions has confirmed plans to debut a new seminar programme at Nepcon 2007, set to take place over May 15th - 17th at the Birmingham NEC. Launched in conjunction with DSEi (Defence Systems & Equipment International Exhibition), the new line-up will provide guidance to SMEs looking to break into the defence industry.

Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser, with a growing portfolio of more than 440 events in 36 countries, and a staff of over 2,500 exhibition specialists.

28 The Quadrant, United Kingdom

Events Organizer

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Manufacturer

StampTest Ltd.

The new stamp of authority in RoHS

Moshav Ganot, Israel

Manufacturer

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