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Circuit Technology Inc. Opens Training Center in Texas
Nov 01, 2011 | Circuit Technology Inc., an IPC master training organization, announces the opening of its new training center in Plano, TX at the Southwest Systems Technology, Inc. headquarters and manufacturing site.
Our mission is to improve our customers' PCB processes and increase their bottom line. Our objective is not only to provide your team with a certification, but more importantly, with the skills necessary to excel at their job.
Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Research Institute / Laboratory / School, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider
BPM Microsystems to Demonstrate New BitBlast Technology at Productronica
Nov 01, 2011 | BPM Microsystems will highlight its industry-leading 8th Generation automated and manual programming technology now powered by Vector Engine BitBlast in its partner pb tec’s booth 377 in Hall A2 at the upcoming Productronica International Trade Fair.
Exceptional electronic products start with exceptional programming. BPM Microsystems is the leading global supplier of automated and manual programming systems, serving the semiconductor and electronics industries.
Houston, Texas, USA
Aqueous Technologies Offers Special Online Sale Price for Zero-Ion g3
Nov 01, 2011 | Aqueous Technologies announces the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Zero-Ion Ionic Contamination (cleanliness) Tester.
Aqueous Technologies Corporation
Manufacturer of automated defluxing/cleaning equipment, cleanliness testing equipment, and stencil cleaning equipment.
Corona, California, USA
AIM Announces Enhanced Sales and Support in Indiana and Kentucky
Nov 01, 2011 | AIM has appointed Electronic Assembly Products (EAP) as its representative in Indiana and Kentucky.
AIM is a leading global manufacturer of tin-lead and lead-free solder assembly materials for the electronics industry.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Manncorp's Expanded Component Counter Lines Include 01005 Capability & Missing Parts Detector
Oct 29, 2011 | Component counters that handle all part sizes - even 01005s - and detect missing parts while deducting them from the grand total are now available at manncorp.com
For nearly five decades, Manncorp has supplied electronics manufacturers with the world’s best values in PCB assembly equipment, direct to the customer, at the industry’s most competitive prices, and with full service and support.
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
SMTA International Concludes Successfully
Oct 28, 2011 | The SMTA released a summary today of the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition which attracted more than 1,000 attendees from 25 countries. The event took place October 16-20 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
Ovation's Grid-Lok Silver Technology Showcased at Productronica 2011
Oct 28, 2011 | Ovation Products has developed a breakthrough technology that will no doubt become the standard automatic tooling system for modern pick and place processes. The system, called Grid-Lok Silver, offers a manual to automatic option unique among reconfigurable PCB support tools and will be showcased from Hall A3, Stand 112 at this year’s Productronica event in Munich, Germany.
Pioneer of numerous productivity enhancing tools designed to optimize SMT electronic equipment and processes. Innovator of the award-winning Grid-Lok, Magna-Print and Stinger technologies.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
ZESTRON to Present PoP Cleaning Study at the SMTA's Wisconsin/Great Lakes Expo & Tech Forum
Oct 28, 2011 | Jigar Patel, Senior Process Engineer at ZESTRON will present “Is Cleaning Critical to PoP Assemblies?” at the SMTA’s Wisconsin/Great Lakes Expo & Tech Forum
The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.
Manassas,
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider
Viscom Upgrades AOI Systems at Marquardt GmbH Plant
Oct 28, 2011 | Marquardt GmbH relies on Viscom’s AOI and AXI systems for electronics manufacturing. In order to further increase the efficiency of these inspection systems, the older systems have been upgraded with 8M technology, resulting in significant cycle time advantages.
A leading provider of industrial image processing (AOI and AXI) Automated Optical and X-ray inspection equipment.
Hanover, Germany
Virtual Industries to Continue Its Strategic Growth Plan at Productronica 2011
Oct 28, 2011 | Virtual Industries will exhibit its leading products and technologies in Hall B2, Booth 158 at the upcoming Productronica International Trade Fair
A leading supplier of manual vacuum handling solutions to the worlds high technology firms.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
STI Electronics to Feature Key Engineering Services at DMC 2011
Oct 28, 2011 | STI Electronics will feature its key engineering services in Booth #122 at the upcoming Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC)
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
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider
Seika Machinery, Inc.'s SPR Unit Proven to Produce Pure Solder Ingots
Oct 28, 2011 | Seika Machinery announces that an independent lab has confirmed that its Solder Paste Recycling (SPR) machine is capable of producing pure solder ingots from solder paste.
Seika Machinery provides electronics manufacturers with advanced machinery, superior materials and engineering services including Automated Test Equipment, SMTA assembly equipment and QA products
Torrance, California, USA
Multitest's Quad Tech™ Is Designed for Best Contacting Integrity
Oct 28, 2011 | Multitest announces that its Quad Tech™ concept is the next generation of vertical contact technology. Its superior test yield and long probe life results in significant cost of test advantages.
Multitest Elektronische Systeme GmbH
Multitest is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of semiconductor material handling equipment and interfaces for the testing and calibration of semiconductors and sensors.
Rosenheim, Germany
Get a Free ERSA Mobile Scope with Purchase of ERSA Rework System
Oct 28, 2011 | ERSA is pleased to offer a free ERSA Mobile Scope with the purchase of an ERSA rework system. The ERSA Mobile Scope is a new portable video microscope designed to inspect hidden solder joints of ball grid arrays (BGAs), μBGAs, chip scale packages (CSPs) and flip chips.
Manufacturer of Selective Soldering Systems, Ersascope BGA Inspection Systems, BGA Rework Systems, Soldering Irons, Wave Solder and Reflow Equipment.
Wertheim, Germany
New Outsourcing Opportunities at the New England Design-2-Part Show
Oct 28, 2011 | OEMs and buyers of custom part manufacturing who come to this year’s New England Design-2-Part (D2P) Show will find a convention center filled to capacity with American job shops and contract manufacturers. Design-2-Part show management have announced that the upcoming show is sold out and that it will be the largest design and contract manufacturing show ever held in New England. The show will take place November 2 & 3, 2011 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The 2011 event will be the 32nd annual show presented by D2P in the Boston area.
Design-2-Part Shows are America's largest and longest running contract manufacturing shows for the sourcing of custom parts, services and design. Regional tradeshows covering the USA provide OEMs the
Prospect, Connecticut, USA
Nordson DAGE’s Hal Hendrickson Re-elected to SMTA Board of Directors
Oct 28, 2011 | Nordson DAGE announces that Hal Hendrickson has been re-elected to the Board of Directors for the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) to serve as Treasurer.
The leading provider of award winning bond testing equipment and continues to invest significantly in research and development to remain at the cutting edge of bond tester technology.
Aylesbury. Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
ACD to Highlight Test Capabilities at DMC 2011
Oct 28, 2011 | ACD will highlight its test capabilities in Booth #316 at the upcoming Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC)
Automated Circuit Design (ACD)
An EMS provider offering the whole package from concept to delivery. We take you from schematic to the design, fabrication, domestic and offshore assembly, final test, box build and even the logistics
Richardson, Texas, USA
New EMS Industry Study from IPC Forecasts Growth and Reveals Trends
Oct 28, 2011 | After economic setbacks in 2009, the world market for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) returned to growth in 2010, according to a study released by IPC.
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
IPC Releases PCB Industryh Results For September 2011
Oct 28, 2011 | IPC announced the September findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
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
First Annual IPC APEX EXPO Hand Soldering Competition Looking for Technicians Who Can Bring It
Oct 28, 2011 | Move over Top Chef and Project Runway, IPC announces the first annual IPC APEX EXPO® Hand Soldering Competition, February 28–29, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center.
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
SIPAD Systems Announced the Addition of Another Partner Relationship
Oct 25, 2011 | Sipad Systems partners up with K&F Electronics regional sales manager Gene Guy in northern California.
The exclusive supplier of SIPAD Solid Solder Deposit in North America and the only SIPAD Solid Solder Deposit (SSD) coating service bureau in the world.
Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Christopher Associates to Display Advanced Equipment and Materials at the SMTA Wisconsin/Great Lakes Expo & Tech Forum 2011
Oct 25, 2011 | Christopher Associates Inc. will showcase equipment and materials from its world-class suppliers at the upcoming SMTA Wisconsin/Great Lakes Expo & Tech Forum.
A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.
Santa Ana, California, USA
Aqueous Technologies Receives Best Paper Recognition at SMART Group BGA and Cleaning Reliability Conference
Oct 25, 2011 | Aqueous Technologies announces that CEO Michael Konrad was voted Best Paper by delegates at the recent SMART Group Conference at the Oxfordshire Golf Club in Thame, UK.
Aqueous Technologies Corporation
Manufacturer of automated defluxing/cleaning equipment, cleanliness testing equipment, and stencil cleaning equipment.
Corona, California, USA
Multitest to Exhibit New Test Solutions at Silicon Valley Test Conference 2011
Oct 25, 2011 | Multitest will exhibit its leading test solutions at the upcoming SV Test Conference
Multitest Elektronische Systeme GmbH
Multitest is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of semiconductor material handling equipment and interfaces for the testing and calibration of semiconductors and sensors.
Rosenheim, Germany
KIC's Sales and Service Engineer to Present at the SMTA Technical Forum in Guadalajara
Oct 25, 2011 | KIC announces that Martin Lopez will discuss how to fix reflow- and wave-related defects as well as how to avoid them at the upcoming Technical Forum, hosted by the SMTA Guadalajara Chapter.
KIC's provides products and services designed to improve a variety of thermal monitoring, profiling and process control applications.
San Diego, California, USA
ACD Launches Redesigned Web Site for Expanded Capabilities
Oct 25, 2011 | ACD, a leading supplier to the electronics industry, announces the launch of its revamped Web site. The online resource, located at www.ACDUSA.com, features a fresh new look to reflect the company’s expanded range of capabilities.
Automated Circuit Design (ACD)
An EMS provider offering the whole package from concept to delivery. We take you from schematic to the design, fabrication, domestic and offshore assembly, final test, box build and even the logistics
Richardson, Texas, USA
Tulane University Study Finds Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Regulations to be One Hundred Times More Costly than SEC Estimate
Oct 24, 2011 | A Tulane University economic analysis, which drew heavily on an IPC survey of the electronics industry, assessed the costs of implementing the Dodd-Frank conflict minerals regulation to be $7.93 billion - more than one hundred times greater than the estimate prepared by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of $71.2 million.
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
SIPAD Systems will be in the North Carolina area 2 times in November
Oct 21, 2011 | The first event is PCB Carolina on November 8th at the Raleigh Convention Center, the second event will be the following week when Matt Kehoe will be speaking along with Dr. Dan Baldwin at the SMTA Carolina Chapter meeting.
The exclusive supplier of SIPAD Solid Solder Deposit in North America and the only SIPAD Solid Solder Deposit (SSD) coating service bureau in the world.
Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
New Website Reinforces Aegis Europe's German Market Commitment
Oct 21, 2011 | Aegis Europe has launched a new German language version of their website, reinforcing their commitment to Germany and its outstanding position within the European EMS industry. Aegis’ Manufacturing Operations Software (MOS) is a sophisticated toolset allowing manufacturers to bring speed, control and visibility to their entire production process.
Aegis Industrial Software Corporation
Developers of State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Enterprise Automation Software
Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
OK International to attend Productronica 2011 with an array of innovative products from the Metcal, OKi and Techcon ranges
Oct 21, 2011 | OK International is currently preparing to take a selection of world renowned products to the leading trade fair for innovative electronics manufacturing, Productronica 2011.
OK International is the leading manufacturer of tools for the electronics assembly work bench. Our family of products include soldering, rework, fluid dispensing and fume extraction systems.
Cypress, California, USA
25 Years Seica SpA – A worldwide Success Story
Oct 21, 2011 | Interview with Barbara Duvall, General Manager and Vice-President Seica SpA
SEICA offers innovative ATE solutions which range from Bare Board Test, Flying Probe Systems, In-Circuit and Combi Test to Functional Test.
Strambino, Italy
Ersa strengthens its sales force
Oct 21, 2011 | Two experienced sales engineers have joined Ersa GmbH in Wertheim, Europe’s largest supplier of soldering equipment: Michael Koch and Tobias van Rossem have been working in the sales of Ersa soldering systems and screen printers since September.
Manufacturer of Selective Soldering Systems, Ersascope BGA Inspection Systems, BGA Rework Systems, Soldering Irons, Wave Solder and Reflow Equipment.
Wertheim, Germany
IPC Announces Fall Webinar Schedule
Oct 21, 2011 | Offering a cost-effective and convenient way to train employees on timely industry topics, IPC webinars deliver one hour of trusted education to the comfort of companies’ conference rooms. Focused on technical, practical and management issues facing the electronics industry, these sessions are based on award-winning technical papers from IPC APEX EXPO® 2011
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
Board of Directors Endorses IPC's Long-Term Strategy
Oct 21, 2011 | The Board of Directors for IPC endorsed the association’s long-term strategy at its final meeting in 2011.
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
IPC Solder Products Value Council Urges Tin Smelters To Engage In Certification For Conflict-Free Smelting
Oct 21, 2011 | IPC’s Solder Products Value Council (SPVC) is actively urging tin smelters to become smelters of conflict-free minerals and recommends the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition/Global e-Sustainability Initiative (EICC/GESI) Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) program.
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
FCT Assembly to Expand Service Team with CAD/Customer Service Personnel for SMT Stencil Manufacturing
Oct 21, 2011 | FCT Assembly is looking to expand its service team with a CAD/Customer Service Representative for its office located in Greeley, CO. This key individual must possess SMT stencil manufacturing experience and a minimum of one year experience in CAM 240/CircuitCAM.
With numerous facilities in the United States, we are one of the electronics industry's leading manufacturers of lead-free solder products, superior quality stencils, and precision cut parts.
Greeley, Colorado, USA
Nihon Superior's SN100C Plays a Part in the WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE
Oct 21, 2011 | Nihon Superior announces that its unique SN100C® lead-free solder has been used to assemble the controller of 17 of the solar cars participating in the World Solar Challenge
Nihon has been a leader in soldering and brazing since 1966. Nihon manufactures SMT solder joining materials e.g. lead-free solder (SN100C:Sn-Cu-Ni-Ge etc): solder paste, solder spheres, flux cored solder wire, solder bar, etc.
Osaka, Japan
100th U.S. Patent Marks Milestone in Microscan’s History of Innovation
Oct 21, 2011 | Microscan received its 100th United States Patent, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history as a pioneer in barcode, machine vision and machine vision lighting technologies.
Microscan focuses on technologies of automatic identification, machine vision, and illumination with application solutions ranging from basic barcode reading up to complex machine vision inspection, gauging, and measurement.
Renton, Washington, USA
Kyzen to Highlight METALNOX® M6319 and M6309LT at FABTECH 2011
Oct 21, 2011 | Kyzen will highlight METALNOX® M6319 and M6309LT in Booth #3261 at the upcoming FABTECH exhibition
A leading supplier of precision cleaning chemistries to the worldwide electronics, metal finishing, medical, semiconductor, and optical industries.
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Computrol Invests in Two Rhythm Slide Selective Soldering Systems
Oct 21, 2011 | Computrol purchased two Rhythm Slide Selective Soldering Systems from RPS Automation LLC.
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
Cognex's Checker Now Offers More Tools, More Lighting and More Options
Oct 21, 2011 | Cognex has introduced a line of new position tools, colored lighting and filters, and a new sensor model, Checker® 4G7X, to expand the practical applications of its Checker 4G line of machine vision sensors.
Designs, develops, manufactures and markets machine vision systems, or computers that can see.
Natick, Massachusetts, USA
AIM – Soldadura de Mexico Receives Clean Industry Certification
Oct 21, 2011 | AIM announces that its Mexican facility, Soldadura de Mexico, has received its Clean Industry Certification.
AIM is a leading global manufacturer of tin-lead and lead-free solder assembly materials for the electronics industry.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
ZESTRON to Present PoP Cleaning Study at the SMTA Penang
Oct 21, 2011 | Ravi Parthasarathy, Senior Process Engineer at ZESTRON will present “Is Cleaning Critical to PoP Assemblies?” at the SMTA Penang.
The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.
Manassas,
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider
Transition Automation Introduces Poly-MaxTM Urethane Squeegees Holders
Oct 21, 2011 | Transition Automation has released a line of squeegee holders specifically tailored for Advanced Screen printing applications including Solar Cell Conductor printing, Conductive Epoxy Printing, PC board nomenclature printing, solder mask printing, and Conductive Resist printing.
Transition Automation is a pioneering company which develops and sells advanced Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees for SMT printing, and also precision SMT printing systems.
Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, USA
Senior Systems Featured in Manufacturing Today Magazine
Oct 20, 2011 | Palmdale, CA – October 20, 2011 – Senior Systems, a mid-tier electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company serving the medical, industrial, and defense/aerospace industries is the focus of a feature article of the Fall 2011 issue of Manufacturing Today magazine.
To read the article in its entirety, visit http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/phoenix/mt_2011fall/#/126
Senior Systems Technology, Inc.
Lean Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) - ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and AS9100
Palmdale, California, USA
Mentor Graphics Enhances Manufacturing Execution Software with Business Intelligence
Oct 18, 2011 | Mentor Graphics announced the Valor® MSS Business Intelligence (BI) product suite. This new product allows management of PCB assembly lines to obtain reports and analysis of the quality, asset utilization and materials
A leader in software solutions for electroncs design, Mentor Graphics is the only EDA company with a total end-to-end solution for design though manufacturing.
Wilsonville, Oregon, USA
SIPAD SYSTEMS INC. Celebrates 10 years
Oct 16, 2011 | 14 years after it was introduced, SIPAD process still being pioneered.
The exclusive supplier of SIPAD Solid Solder Deposit in North America and the only SIPAD Solid Solder Deposit (SSD) coating service bureau in the world.
Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Christopher Associates Debuts Revolutionary New AOI Concept
Oct 16, 2011 | Christopher Associates Inc. introduces the Marantz iSpector Island, a new concept in automatic optical inspection (AOI).
A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.
Santa Ana, California, USA
Cobar Solder Products to Launch Alpine OT2 Solder Paste at SMTAI 2011
Oct 16, 2011 | Cobar Solder Products will introduce its new halogen- and halide-free solder paste, Alpine OT2 in Booth #314 at the upcoming SMTA International Conference & Exhibition
Cobar Solder Products Inc., a member of the Balver Zinn Group, is a recognized global supplier of solder paste, fluxes and related soldering materials for electronics assembly.
Little River, South Carolina, USA
Kyzen Installs Riebesam 23-03T in Belgium Applications Laboratory
Oct 16, 2011 | Kyzen announces the addition of the Riebesam spray-in air-batch machine
A leading supplier of precision cleaning chemistries to the worldwide electronics, metal finishing, medical, semiconductor, and optical industries.
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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