SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing News

Competitive Edge Solutions to Represent Datest Test and Engineering Services in New England

Mar 07, 2017 | Datest today announced that it has signed on with Competitive Edge Solutions, LLC as its newest manufacturers’ representative. David Wilson will represent Datest throughout the six New England states (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME). Competitive Edge Solutions has more than 20 years of practical experience in providing industry-leading equipment to exceed its customers’ needs. Lines include Juki Automation Systems, ITW EAE MPM/Electrovert/Camelot, Nordson Test & Inspection Group (DAGE, YESTECH and MATRIX) and now Datest.

Datest

Datest: 30 years of testing and test engineering utilizing in-circuit, flying probe, boundary scan, and functional platforms. Also AXI/2D/3D x-ray, CT-scan failure analysis, and bonepile rehab of functional/field failures.

Fremont, California, USA

MARCH Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

Nordson MARCH Wins 2017 New Product Introduction Award for its ModVIA Plasma System

Mar 07, 2017 | Nordson MARCH has won the 2017 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award in the Surface Treatment Equipment category for its ModVIA™ Plasma Treatment System. The Award, sponsored by Printed Circuit Design and Fab magazine, was presented at a ceremony during IPC APEX 2017, held in San Diego, CA, on February 14, 2017.

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

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Electronics Industry Leaders to Gather in DC in May to Advocate for Pro-Business Policies

Mar 07, 2017 | Top executives from leading electronics companies across the United States will be calling on the Trump Administration and Congress to support policies to drive advanced manufacturing, when they gather in Washington, D.C. on May 1-3 for IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017.

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Gen3 Systems announces product line up for Southern Manufacturing

Mar 07, 2017 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit on stands J19 and J20 at Southern Manufacturing, scheduled to take place March 21st – 23rd at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire.

Gen3 Systems

Gen3 Systems is a specialist manufacturer of test and measurement equipment used to help predict reliability of electronic circuits and systems in the field.

Farnborough Hampshire, United Kingdom

PNC Inc. Augments Assembly Capability

Mar 07, 2017 | PNC Inc. recently purchased an SE500-II solder paste inspection machine from CyberOptics. In addition to other recent purchases, this machine completes another fully-equipped, top-of-the-line assembly line for the company. The SE500-II can scan 30% faster than its predecessors thanks to its unique all-in-one scan sequence. This allows it to inspect PC boards at a rate faster than 80 cm2/second. Adding to its efficiency is the streamlined and intuitive V5 series software. The multi-touch interface allows the operator to access any number of the various essential applications in seconds.

PNC Inc.

Complete turnkey jobs from PCB design, Fabrication, Laser cut SMT stencil, PCB assembly (SMT and through hole), Cable assembly and wire harness, Membrane switches, Name-plates and graphical overlays, all under one umbrella!

Nutley, New Jersey, USA

NEO Technology Solutions (NEO Tech)

NEO Tech to Feature Defense and Aerospace Expertise during SATELLITE 2017

Mar 06, 2017 | NEO Tech announces that it will highlight its experience in the Defense and Aerospace markets in booth 943 at the SATELLITE 2017 conference and exhibition, which is scheduled to take place March 7-9, 2017 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is Washington, D.C.

NEO Tech combines the strengths of three leading contract manufacturers: NATEL, EPIC, and OnCore.

Chatsworth, California, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2018

Mar 06, 2017 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO® 2018 to be held at the San Diego Convention Center. Professional development courses will take place February 25, 26 and March 1, 2018 and the technical conference will take place February 27–March 1, 2018.

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

EVS & Quiptech Exhibit Award-Winning Solder Recovery at AMPER 2017

Mar 06, 2017 | EVS International today announced plans to exhibit with their distributor – Quiptech on Stand F 301 at AMPER, the 25th international trade fair of electrotechnics, electronics, automation, communication, lighting and security technologies. EVS will show the EVS 500LF Solder Recovery System from March 21-24, 2017 at the BRNO Exhibition Centre in the Czech Republic.

EVS International

EVS International

World Leaders in Solder Recovery.

Cowes, United Kingdom

Hanwha Techwin Expands SMT Engineering Support Team

Mar 06, 2017 | Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas today announced the expansion of the SMT engineering support team for SMT business development by 140 personnel globally.

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

Ersa to Participate in Advanced Process Technologies’ Puerto Rico Tech Expo

Mar 06, 2017 | Kurtz Ersa North America today announced plans to exhibit at the Puerto Rico Technology Expo on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort. The event will be hosted by Ersa’s manufacturers’ representative, Advanced Process Technologies. The Ersa team will highlight its range of selective solder systems, starting with the Smartflow 2020.

Manufacturer of Selective Soldering Systems, Ersascope BGA Inspection Systems, BGA Rework Systems, Soldering Irons, Wave Solder and Reflow Equipment.

Wertheim, Germany

Libra Industries Names Future Electronics Partner of the Year for 2016

Mar 06, 2017 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it recently presented Future Electronics with its fourth annual Strategic Partnership Award. Libra Industries’ President and CEO Rod Howell presented the award to Norm Lelless – Sales Manager, and Steve Kemer – Strategic Account Manager. Future Electronics is a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution, and is recognized as one of the most respected and innovative companies in the industry today.

Libra Industries, Inc.

Left to right: Don Kerrick, Steve Kemer, Rod Howell and Norm Lelless.

Libra Industries, Inc.

A leading provider of integrated Electronic Manufacturing Services serving OEM manufacturers dealing with complex or technically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in diverse industries and applications.

Mentor, Ohio, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

ZESTRON to Exhibit at SMTA Dallas

Mar 06, 2017 | ZESTRON will feature our latest defluxing agents, VIGON® PE 190A and HYDRON® SE 230A at the SMTA Dallas Expo and Tech Forum on March 7th.

ZESTRON Americas

The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.

Manassas,

Nordson ASYMTEK to Present Paper on Dispensing for Chip-on-Wafer Packaging and Poster on Coating Applications for EMI Shielding at IMAPS Device Packaging Conference

Mar 06, 2017 | Nordson ASYMTEK will present a technical paper and poster session at the IMAPS Device Packaging Conference being held at the WeKoPa Resort & Casino in Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona, March 7-9, 2017.

ASYMTEK Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

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Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Gary Ferrari, FTG Circuits, Earns Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award Award honors IPC members who have exhibited ongoing leadership

Mar 06, 2017 | In recognition of his ongoing leadership in developing and promoting IPC standards on a global basis, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® bestowed the Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship Award upon Gary Ferrari, FTG Circuits.

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Computrol Speeds Up Production with VJ Electronix XQuik II

Mar 06, 2017 | Computrol today announced that it has purchased and installed an XQuik II with AccuCount Technology from VJ Electronix. The innovative system uses X-ray imaging combined with proprietary image analysis to quickly and accurately count components without the need to unwind the reels and manually count.

Computrol, Inc.

Computrol, Inc. is a national leader in low to medium volume, high mix contract manufacturer of electronic assemblies. We specialize in customer service, quality and on time delivery. We have 3 locations in the United States.

Meridian, Idaho, USA

Henkel Electronic Materials

TECHNOMELT AS 8998 Masking Material Producing Measurable Gains in Efficiency, Cost Control; Recognized with Industry Award

Mar 06, 2017 | Last month at the IPC APEX Expo event in San Diego, California, Henkel’s TECNOMELT AS 8998 hot melt masking material was presented with a Circuits Assembly NPI award in recognition of its ability to meet several criteria, including: creativity and innovation, compatibility with existing technology, cost-effectiveness, design, expected reliability, flexibility, speed/throughput improvements, performance, user-friendliness, and expected maintainability and reparability. The award capped off what has been a successful first year for TECHNOMELT AS 8998, which was commercialized in early 2016 and has already lowered cost and improved operational efficiency at several global electronics manufacturers.

Henkel is a manufacturer of materials for PCB and component assembly. The materials include Loctite adhesives, Multicore soldering products, Hysol encaps and underfills, and Power Devices thermal phase change pads.

Irvine, California, USA

0201, 01005 & Smaller Soldering, Assembly & Defect Photo CD

Mar 06, 2017 | We offer a wide range of Photo CD-ROMs which provide process, quality engineers, marketing or editorial staff with a unique source of photographs which may be used in company inspection documents, technical presentations and websites see http://www.bobwillis.co.uk/product-category/photo-cd-rom/

Its uncommon for 0201 and 01005 chips to lift!!

Consultant / Service Provider, Events Organizer, Media / Publisher / Online Resource, Training Provider

On site and online Training and consultancy in electronics manufacture. Wide range of training products which are solder worldwide by IPC, SMTA, SMART Group and others

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Archive Webinar Recordings on Soldering, PCB Assembly & Inspection

Mar 06, 2017 | Many of the webinars we present every month are available from our online archive. The video recordings and a copy of the slides can be provided for you or why not organise an education session with members of your team in a conference room so you can also discuss the subject after the session to implement your process improvements

Online webinars for education and process support are a simple and cost effective way to improved yields

Consultant / Service Provider, Events Organizer, Media / Publisher / Online Resource, Training Provider

On site and online Training and consultancy in electronics manufacture. Wide range of training products which are solder worldwide by IPC, SMTA, SMART Group and others

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Hands on Master Class Series from Bob Willis

Mar 06, 2017 | For over 30 years we have been offering hands-On and theory workshops in all aspect of electronic assembly. From practical skills like manual soldering, component handling plus wiring and assembly to the most advanced area array, flip chip and laser soldering technology http://www.bobwillis.co.uk

Hands on training from an engineer that Walks the Talk

Consultant / Service Provider, Events Organizer, Media / Publisher / Online Resource, Training Provider

On site and online Training and consultancy in electronics manufacture. Wide range of training products which are solder worldwide by IPC, SMTA, SMART Group and others

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Knack Systems is Exhibiting at the Customer Engagement and Commerce 2017 Conference This March

Mar 04, 2017 | Knack Systems, a premium SAP consulting partner in the US, is exhibiting at the Customer Engagement and Commerce 2017 conference scheduled from 6th to 8th of March 2017 in Orlando, Florida.

Knack Systems

Knack Systems is a Premium Partner of SAP with a focus around Customer Management which includes Cloud Solutions, Hybrid Solutions, E-commerce and Analytics.

Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA

Consultant / Service Provider

Accurate Engineering Installs ATG A5 Flying Probe Tester

Mar 03, 2017 | Accurate Engineering Inc. recently purchased an ATG A5 flying probe continuity tester.

PNC Inc.

Complete turnkey jobs from PCB design, Fabrication, Laser cut SMT stencil, PCB assembly (SMT and through hole), Cable assembly and wire harness, Membrane switches, Name-plates and graphical overlays, all under one umbrella!

Nutley, New Jersey, USA

Kester To Exhibit at Upcoming SMTA Texas Expos

Mar 02, 2017 | Kester will be exhibiting at SMTA Dallas Expo & Forum (booth #416) on Tuesday, March 7 at the Plano Centre in Plano, TX. On Thursday, March 9 Kester will exhibit again at the SMTA Houston Expo & Tech Forum (booth #64) which will take place at the Stafford Centre in Stafford, TX.

Kester

Kester is a leading global supplier of assembly materials to the electronic assembly, component and microelectronic marketplaces.

Itasca, Illinois, USA

Kester To Exhibit at Upcoming SMTA Texas Expos

Mar 02, 2017 | Kester will be exhibiting at SMTA Dallas Expo & Forum (booth #416) on Tuesday, March 7 at the Plano Centre in Plano, TX. On Thursday, March 9 Kester will exhibit again at the SMTA Houston Expo & Tech Forum (booth #64) which will take place at the Stafford Centre in Stafford, TX.

Kester

Kester is a leading global supplier of assembly materials to the electronic assembly, component and microelectronic marketplaces.

Itasca, Illinois, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC Volunteers Honored for Contributions to Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO

Mar 01, 2017 | IPC presented Committee Leadership, Distinguished Committee Service and Special Recognition Awards at IPC APEX EXPO® at the San Diego Convention Center. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise through IPC committee service.

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

ECD Ranks Highest Among Soldering Equipment Providers, Honored with Second Consecutive Service Excellence Award

Mar 01, 2017 | ECD is celebrating its recent Service Excellence Award win, which marks the second consecutive such accolade for the thermal profiling and dry storage technology pioneer. The awards contest, sponsored by Circuits Assembly magazine, is voted on by customers and evaluates participants in the key areas of dependability, value, quality, responsiveness and technology. ECD won the Soldering Equipment category for the second year in a row, underscoring the effectiveness of the company’s M.O.L.E. thermal profiling systems and its robust service mindset.

Electronic Controls Design Inc. (ECD)

ECD Ranks Highest Among Soldering Equipment Providers.

Electronic Controls Design Inc. (ECD)

ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology. The company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced thermal profiling systems and software.

Milwaukie, Oregon, USA

Vi TECHNOLOGY held successful Open Days in Hungary

Mar 01, 2017 | Vi TECHNOLOGY is pleased to announce that it participated in AMTEST’s recent open days at the AMTEST facility in Budapest, Hungary.

Vi TECHNOLOGY

Vi TECHNOLOGY

Vi TECHNOLOGY is a worldwide global supplier of a wide range of innovative Automated Inspection AOI, 3D-SPI equipment and software solutions that provide real time data collection and correlation across the SMT line.

Richardson, Texas, USA

ASC International Celebrates Its 25th Year Anniversary

Mar 01, 2017 | ASC International today announced that the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017.

ASC International

Supplier of Optical Based Inspection and Measurement Equipment.

Medina, Minnesota, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Electronics Industry Experiences Technology’s Turning Point at IPC APEX EXPO 2017

Mar 01, 2017 | From revolutionary advancements displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in technical conference sessions and professional development courses, IPC APEX EXPO® 2017 provided the learning and connections that helped 4,169 attendees from 39 countries prepare for the future. The 449 exhibitors welcomed a busy three days of business development and qualified sales leads on 149,600 square feet of show floor space. IPC APEX EXPO attracted 8,446 total visitors including attendees and exhibitor personnel.

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Comtree Shows Ersa Rework, Inspection and Soldering Equipment at EPTECH Calgary

Mar 01, 2017 | Kurtz Ersa North America is pleased to announce that it will exhibit with Comtree at EPTECH Calgary, scheduled to take place Thursday, March 9, 2017 at The Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre in Calgary. The EPTECH shows are regional professional electronics shows produced in major high-technology centers across Canada. Comtree is Ersa’s representative in Canada.

The Smartflow 2020 selective soldering system.

Manufacturer of Selective Soldering Systems, Ersascope BGA Inspection Systems, BGA Rework Systems, Soldering Irons, Wave Solder and Reflow Equipment.

Wertheim, Germany

ASYMTEK Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

Nordson ASYMTEK Wins its 13th Service Excellence Award

Mar 01, 2017 | Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), announces that it has been honored with the Circuits Assembly 2017 Service Excellence Award (SEA). Nordson ASYMTEK was recognized for receiving the highest ratings for customer service for companies in the dispensing equipment category. Each company was judged by its own customers in five service categories - quality, value, responsiveness, dependability/on-time delivery, and technology. Nordson ASYMTEK has won all 13 years they have entered the award.

Joe Curran accepts the SEA from Mike Buetow.

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Henkel Electronic Materials

Steven Abramovich Appointed Head of Sales, Americas for Henkel’s Electronics Business

Mar 01, 2017 | Henkel Adhesive Technologies today announced that Steven Abramovich has been named Head of Sales, Americas for its electronics business. Previously Vice President of Channel Management for the company, Abramovich lends 30 years of results-driven sales and marketing experience to his new role.

Henkel is a manufacturer of materials for PCB and component assembly. The materials include Loctite adhesives, Multicore soldering products, Hysol encaps and underfills, and Power Devices thermal phase change pads.

Irvine, California, USA

Hanwha Techwin Debuts New Features on Pick-and-Place Systems

Mar 01, 2017 | Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, Inc., formerly Samsung C&T Automation, today announced new PLUS features on its next-generation SM Series pick-and-place systems.

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

Hanwha Techwin Debuts New Features on Pick-and-Place Systems

Mar 01, 2017 | Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, Inc., formerly Samsung C&T Automation, today announced new PLUS features on its next-generation SM Series pick-and-place systems.

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

ADLINK Technology Highlights COM, Cloud and Computing Technology for the Industrial Internet of Things at Embedded World 2017

Mar 01, 2017 | ADLINK Technology will display the following innovative highlights from all product sectors at embedded world 2017 - the leading trade fair for the embedded industry.

ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Provider of wide range of embedded computing products and services to the test & measurement and automation industries.

New Taipei City 235, Taiwan

Nordson YESTECH Launch Advanced New FX-942 In-Line Dual-Sided Optical Inspection System at APEX 2017

Mar 01, 2017 | Nordson YESTECH, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) and a leading supplier of automated optical and conformal coat inspection systems for the electronics industry launched their latest innovation, the FX-942 Dual-Sided Optical Inspection System, at the IPC APEX exhibition held in San Diego USA 14th – 16th February 2017.

Nordson YESTECH

New FX-942 In-Line Dual-Sided Optical Inspection System.

Nordson YESTECH

Nordson YESTECH is a leading global provider of automated optical inspection and high-resolution x-ray inspection systems.

Carlsbad, California, USA

Comtree to Represent Ersa’s Rework and Selective Solder Equipment at EPTECH Edmonton

Mar 01, 2017 | Kurtz Ersa North America, a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit with Comtree at EPTECH Edmonton, scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Edmonton, AB. EPTECH Edmonton is one of several regional professional electronics shows produced in major high-technology centers across Canada. It is the only series of coast-to-coast national electronics shows in Canada.

Manufacturer of Selective Soldering Systems, Ersascope BGA Inspection Systems, BGA Rework Systems, Soldering Irons, Wave Solder and Reflow Equipment.

Wertheim, Germany

Vitronics Soltec Receives Award for Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer Technology in Reflow Soldering System

Feb 28, 2017 | ITW EAE’s Vitronics Soltec was honored with a New Product Introduction award during the IPC APEX Expo at the San Diego Convention Center. The award, presented by Circuits Assembly and Printed Circuit Design and Fab, was in recognition of the CATHOX™ Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer used in the Centurion Reflow Soldering System. An independent panel of practicing industry engineers selected the recipients for this 10th annual award for electronics assembly equipment, materials, software, and PCB fabrication.

Vitronics Soltec

The award, presented by Circuits Assembly and Printed Circuit Design and Fab, was in recognition of the CATHOX™ Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer used in the Centurion Reflow Soldering System.

Vitronics Soltec

Global manufacturer of XPM Reflow Ovens, ZEVA Selective Soldering and Delta Wave Soldering Equipment.

Camdenton, Missouri, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

STI Electronics Announces Participation in AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition

Feb 28, 2017 | STI Electronics is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition. The Association of the United States Army Institute of Land Warfare (AUSA ILW) will produce an unclassified Global Force symposium for members of industry and the military community that is scheduled to take place March 13-15, 2017 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL.

STI Electronics

Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry.

Madison, Alabama, USA

New Rapid Dual Thermal Defect Detection & Component / Solder-Joint Validation from PDR Americas

Feb 28, 2017 | PDR is pleased to introduce the new PDR IR-TS Series of micro-focused HALT/HASS thermal test systems. The PDR IR-TS One Bench Top System and TS-2100 Cabinet System have been designed to thermally cycle key critical components and assemblies to detect defects. Applications include testing electronic assemblies, electronic devices, bonded structures of plastics and ceramics in a wide variety of fields, including medical, automotive, avionics, space and defense.

PDR-America

PDR manufactures IR BGA rework stations, BGA rework equipment, and SMD rework stations. SMD soldering solutions for BGA Rework, CSP Rework, QFN Rework, LED Rework, 0201 Rework and more. Also offers thermal test equipment. est.1987

Shingle Springs, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

ZESTRON Academy to Host FREE Why Clean PCBs Webinar

Feb 28, 2017 | ZESTRON is pleased to announce that it will host “Why Clean PCBs” on Thursday, March 23rd, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. This is the first installment of ZESTRON Academy’s 2017 Cleaning Webinar Series, and will be presented by our Application Technology Manager, Umut Tosun, M.S.Ch.E.

ZESTRON Americas

The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.

Manassas,

IPC Volunteers Honored for Contributions to Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO

Feb 28, 2017 | IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® presented Committee Leadership, Distinguished Committee Service and Special Recognition Awards at IPC APEX EXPO® at the San Diego Convention Center. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise through IPC committee service.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

ViTrox Corporation and Aegis Software Announce New Programming Interface for Increased Efficiency

Feb 28, 2017 | Aegis Software today announced the release of a new machine programming interface between ViTrox Corporation’s automated X-Ray-inspection (AXI) machines and Aegis’ FactoryLogix software. This interface will give ViTrox the ability to support native CAD formats, as well as Gerber, driving faster new product introduction (NPI) for their customers.

Aegis Industrial Software Corporation

Developers of State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Enterprise Automation Software

Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA

Consultant / Service Provider

Altus Develop a Custom Conveyor Curing Solution with YJ LInk

Feb 28, 2017 | As YJ Link’s installed base continues to grow, Altus Group has repeatedly come across customers who were unhappy with curing systems on the market today. Considering this, Altus has worked with YJ Link and the curing lamp suppliers (UV & LED) to develop ‘custom’ solutions to overcome the shortcomings of the existing systems.

Altus Group

The Altus Group is one of the fastest growing distribution companies in east Central Europe. We have a seperate division that refurbishes second user equipment for the electronics industry using our reknowned customer support team.

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Distributor

IPC Bestows Debbie Wade, Advanced Rework Technology, with President’s Award

Feb 28, 2017 | In recognition of her significant contributions of time, talent and ongoing leadership in IPC and the electronics industry, long-time IPC volunteer, Debbie Wade, Advanced Rework Technology, was presented with an IPC President’s Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2017.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Alpha 1 Technologies partners with Techwin as Exclusive North and South American Distributor

Feb 28, 2017 | Alpha 1 Technologies announces the Introduction of the best price performance equipment available for printed circuit board assembly. As the exclusive North and South American distributor for Techwin through hole, reflow and wave solder systems, Alpha 1 Technologies also offers installation, training, spare parts and support.

Alpha 1 Technologies, LLC

Alpha 1 Technologies is the leading provider to the electronic printed circuit board assembly market. We strive to provide value driven solutions, whether new equipment or used, remanufactured assembly machines since 1999.

Binghamton, New York, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Equipment Dealer / Broker / Auctions, Manufacturer

EOS/ESD Association, Inc. Tutorials, Vietnam

Feb 28, 2017 | • Learn from top industry professionals. • EOS/ESD Association, Inc. instructors who developed the ANSI/ESD and IEC ESD Standards bring you today’s current information and developments.

EOS/ESD Association, Inc.

The EOS/ESD Association is a professional voluntary association dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of electrostatic discharge (ESD) avoidance.

ROME, New York, USA

Association / Non-Profit

Kester Wins Circuit Assembly’s 2017 NPI Award

Feb 28, 2017 | Kester was awarded Circuit Assembly’s 2017 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award in the category of Flux for SELECT-10™ Selective Solder Flux. The award was presented during the IPC APEX EXPO 2017.

Kester

Kester is a leading global supplier of assembly materials to the electronic assembly, component and microelectronic marketplaces.

Itasca, Illinois, USA

CAMI Research to Host Continuity & HiPot Testing Seminar & Training Sessions at WPT Expo, Milwaukee

Feb 28, 2017 | CAMI Research will again host seminar & professional development training sessions at the Wire Processing Technology Expo in Milwaukee, and offer opportunities to win $500 in CableEye® accessories. These sessions will be held on the Tuesday – the EXPO set-up day. As an exhibitor, they will reveal a new self-driven exhibit for visitors to experience CableEye’s ease of use and flexibility, especially regarding automated testing.

CAMI Research Inc.

CableEye® continuity and HiPot pass/fail & diagnostic Cable & Harness Test Systems w simple scripting, labeling, documentation, cataloging & relay control. Dynamically display continuity, Ω, diodes, IR, dielectric breakdown & more

Acton, Massachusetts, USA