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Compact Reference Manuals to IPC-A-610E and IPC J-STD-001 Illustrate Acceptance Criteria in a Handy Format for Inspectors and Operators

Sep 30, 2010 | The new E revisions of IPC’s popular desk reference manuals, IPC-DRM-PTH, Through-Hole Solder Joint Evaluation Training & Reference Guide and IPC-DRM-SMT, Surface Mount Solder Joint Evaluation Training & Reference Guide have been released.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (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 Industry Results for August 2010

Sep 30, 2010 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the August findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Trends in the Book-to-Bill Ratio for Rigid PCBs

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

SEHO Systems’ Christian Ott to Hold Process Control Presentation at SMTAI 2010

Sep 29, 2010 | SEHO Systems GmbH, a leading worldwide soldering provider, announces that Christian Ott, Senior Sales and Project Manager, will present a paper titled “Process Control – Basis for a Cost-Effective Selective Soldering Process” at the upcoming SMTA International.

SEHO Systems GmbH

Christian Ott, Senior Sales and Project Manager

SEHO Systems GmbH

SEHO develops and manufactures reflow, selective and wave soldering machines for the electronics industry. Since its foundation in 1976, SEHO is worldwide THE contact partner whenever soldering is involved.

Kreuzwertheim, Germany

Manufacturer

Seika Machinery, Inc. to Offer Discounts on Select McDry and Sayaka Units at SMTAI 2010

Sep 29, 2010 | Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, announces that it will offer special show pricing for orders received for its McDry Electronic Drying Storage Case, MCU-201 model, and Sayaka CT23Q Table Top Router during SMTA International.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

McDry Electronic Drying Storage Case.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

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

Distributor, Manufacturer

Bliss Industries Announces 10 Percent Discount During the Month of October

Sep 29, 2010 | Bliss Industries Inc., provider of material handling carts and racks for PCB assembly, will offer a 10 percent discount for all products quoted and ordered during the month of October 2010 in celebration of Shana Bliss’ October wedding.

Bliss Industries, Inc.

Shana Bliss, VP of Sales & Marketing

Bliss Industries, Inc.

Carts and Cart based process methods that dramatically improve productivity of SMT production lines. Carts for SMT feeder storage and staging, SMT reels, SMT Stencils , Chip Tubes, Solder Pallets, PC

Milpitas, California, USA

Manufacturer

Join Kyzen’s Dr. Mike Bixenman at SMTAI 2010 for a Discussion on New ROSE Testing Methods

Sep 29, 2010 | Kyzen, a world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, announces that Dr. Mike Bixenman along with co-author Steve Stach from Austin American Technology will present a paper titled “Validation of New ‘ROSE’ Test” at the upcoming SMTA International.

KYZEN Corporation

Dr. Mike Bixenman, Kyzen's CTO.

KYZEN Corporation

A leading supplier of precision cleaning chemistries to the worldwide electronics, metal finishing, medical, semiconductor, and optical industries.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Manufacturer

Christopher Associates/Koki Solder to Present Investigation into the Development of Tin-Lead and Lead-Free Solder Pastes at SMTAI 2010

Sep 29, 2010 | Christopher Associates/Koki Solder announce that Jasbir Bath will present a paper titled “An Investigation into the Development of Tin-Lead and Lead-Free Solder Pastes to Reduce Voiding in Large Contact Area Power Transistor/QFN Type Components” at the upcoming SMTAI Technical Conference, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Christopher Associates Inc.

Jasbir Bath

Christopher Associates Inc.

A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.

Santa Ana, California, USA

Manufacturer

Highly Flexible and Fast SMD Assembly Machine - Essemtec Introduces New Cobra Pick-and-Place System at SMTA International

Sep 29, 2010 | Cobra is one of the most modern SMD pick-and-place systems in the world. Latest drive and material technologies combined with quick changeover concepts make it an extremely reliable, fast and flexible workhorse for both high-volume and high-variety production.

ESSEMTEC AG

ESSEMTEC AG

Essemtec is a worldwide leader in manufacturing of highly flexible Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production equipment - pick-and-place system, dispenser, printer, oven, storage system and software Solutions.

aesch/LU, ZH, Switzerland

Manufacturer

Frontline Electronics Ltd. Invests in CyberOptics’ Inspection Systems

Sep 29, 2010 | CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a leading SMT inspection solutions provider, announces that Frontline Electronics Ltd has purchased its QX500™ and SE350™. The systems are scheduled to be delivered to Frontline’s plant in India in September 2010.

CyberOptics Corporation

CyberOptics’ innovative QX500™ AOI system is designed with a unique image acquisition solution – Strobed Inspection Module (SIM).

CyberOptics Corporation

CYBEROPTICS is a global leader in high-precision 3D sensors that significantly improve yields and productivity in the 3D scanning and metrology, Surface Mount Technology & Semiconductor Markets

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Manufacturer

Circuit Technology Inc. to Exhibit at SMTAI 2010

Sep 29, 2010 | Circuit Technology Inc, an IPC master training organization, announces that it will highlight its IPC training courses, LED assembly and repair certification, PCB inspection equipment, and BGA rework equipment and dry storage in booth 327 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Circuit Technology Inc.

Circuit Technology Inc.

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

Cobar Solder Products to Launch New No-Clean Paste at SMTAI 2010

Sep 29, 2010 | The Balver Zinn Group announces that Cobar Europe BV will launch a new no-clean paste to work with all platforms in booth #427 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Cobar Solder Products Inc.

Cobar Solder Products Inc.

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

Manufacturer

STI Electronics Releases Fine-Pitch SMT Kit with Lead-Free Option

Sep 29, 2010 | STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces that its Fine-Pitch SMT Kit is now available in both lead-free and tin-lead versions. The lead-free component option is available with the ENIG board finish.

STI Electronics

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

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

FCT Assembly to Highlight a Range of Proven Pastes at SMTAI 2010

Sep 29, 2010 | FCT Assembly to highlight its leading solder pastes and stencil technologies in booth 226 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

FCT ASSEMBLY, INC.

NL932:Halogen-free, lead-free solder paste (SAC or SN100C) .

FCT ASSEMBLY, INC.

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

Manufacturer

Count On Tools Releases Replacement MYDATA ZFF 250 Pre-Filters

Sep 28, 2010 | Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, announces the release of MYDATA Replacement ZFF 250 Pre-Filters (OEM Part Number K-011-0051) for the full range of MYDATA SMT pick-and-place systems. The replacement pre-filters provide savings up to 30 percent over original MYDATA pre-filters, making production more affordable.

Count On Tools, Inc.

MYDATA Replacement ZFF 250 Pre-Filter.

Count On Tools, Inc.

COT specializes in high quality SMT nozzles and consumables for pick and place machines. We provide special engineering design service of custom nozzles for those unique and odd components.

Gainesville, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer

Lattice Semiconductor Announces Video Display Interfaces Suite for HDMI, DVI, and 7:1 LVDS

Sep 28, 2010 | Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of a comprehensive video display interfaces suite for High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI 1.3a), Digital Visual Interface (DVI), and 7:1 LVDS Interface. All of these display interfaces are available as free Reference Designs for the award winning, mid-range LatticeECP3™, while selected free Reference Designs can also be ported to the LatticeECP2M™ and LatticeXP2™ FPGA families.

Lattice Semiconductor

Lattice Semiconductor

Lattice Semiconductor designs, manufactures and markets hign-end programmable logic products.

Winter Springs, Florida, USA

Visit Seika Machinery, Inc. for Discounts on Advanced Machinery at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, will feature its advanced machinery in booth 340 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

McDry Electronic Drying Storage Case.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

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

Distributor, Manufacturer

Krayden to Showcase Suppliers’ Technologies at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Krayden, Inc., a leading distributor of engineered materials, announces that it will showcase its suppliers’ technologies in booth 435 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Krayden Inc.

Krayden Inc.

Stocking distributor featuring adhesives, sealants, encapsulates, coatings, solder, solder chemicals, release agents, dispensing equipment and supplies.

Denver, Colorado, USA

Distributor

VJ Technologies to Exhibit 400R Rework Platform at SMTAI 10

Sep 28, 2010 | VJ Technologies, Inc., the leader in rework technologies and global provider of advanced X-ray inspection systems, announces that it will exhibit its 400R Value Rework Platform in booth 217 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

VJ Technologies, Inc.

400R Rework Platform.

VJ Technologies, Inc.

VJ Technologies, Inc. offers leading-edge solutions for the most advanced X-ray imaging applications.

East Haven, Connecticut, USA

Manufacturer

Don’t Miss STI Electronics’ Key Products and Services at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, will feature its key products and services in booth 500 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

STI Electronics

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

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

Bliss Industries to Offer Special Pricing at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Bliss Industries Inc., provider of material handling carts and racks for PCB assembly, will showcase its latest assembly solutions in booth 211 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL. The company will offer special pricing on all of its carts and racks at the show.

Bliss Industries, Inc.

SMT Splice Cart

Bliss Industries, Inc.

Carts and Cart based process methods that dramatically improve productivity of SMT production lines. Carts for SMT feeder storage and staging, SMT reels, SMT Stencils , Chip Tubes, Solder Pallets, PC

Milpitas, California, USA

Manufacturer

Aqueous Technologies to Showcase the Industry’s Top Cleaning Equipment at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Aqueous Technologies Corp., North America’s largest provider of batch defluxing systems, announces that it will feature its Trident III automatic defluxing and cleanliness testing system, along with its Zero-Ion g3 in booth 206 at the upcoming SMTA International.

Aqueous Technologies Corporation

Trident III is the flagship of the Trident Series automatic defluxing and cleanliness testing systems

Aqueous Technologies Corporation

Manufacturer of automated defluxing/cleaning equipment, cleanliness testing equipment, and stencil cleaning equipment.

Corona, California, USA

Manufacturer

BPM Microsystems to Showcase the Industry’s Fastest Universal Device Programmer at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | BPM Microsystems announces that it will highlight model 2800, the newest edition to its manual universal device programmer family, in booth 316 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

BPM Microsystems, Inc.

BPM Microsystems, Inc.

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

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

BTU International Discovers Unexpected Savings When Transferring Recipes between Ovens

Sep 28, 2010 | Fred Dimock, process technology manager at BTU International, will present a paper titled “Experiences in Transferring Recipes from an Eight Zone Reflow Oven to a Ten Zone Oven” at the upcoming SMTA International Conference.

BTU International

Fred Dimock, Process Technology Manager at BTU International.

BTU International

Global supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the electronics assembly market.

North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA

Manufacturer

See Kyzen’s Rich Brooks Discuss Concerns in Cleaning Under Low Profile Components at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Kyzen, a world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, announces that Rich Brooks will present a paper titled “Issues and Concerns in Cleaning Under Low Profile Components” at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

KYZEN Corporation

Richard Brooks, Kyzen's  Southwestern Regional Manager.

KYZEN Corporation

A leading supplier of precision cleaning chemistries to the worldwide electronics, metal finishing, medical, semiconductor, and optical industries.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Manufacturer

KIC to Highlight MVP Profile Fixture at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | KIC, the leader of thermal process development and control products, and winner of multiple industry awards, will highlight its MVP profile fixture in booth 201 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 24 - 28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

KIC Thermal

KIC’s MVP Profile Fixture

KIC Thermal

KIC's provides products and services designed to improve a variety of thermal monitoring, profiling and process control applications.

San Diego, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider

Don’t Miss Inovaxe’s Latest Handling and Inventory Control Solutions at SMTAI 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, will highlight its INOCART MSD unit and Suitcase-Sized Kit Cart in booth 208 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Inovaxe Corporation

NPI Award-winning INOCART MSD

Inovaxe Corporation

Inovaxe is focused on developing state-of-the-art Inovative Material Handling Solutions (MHS) for Low-Volume/High-Mix Manufacturing.

Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA

Manufacturer

Count On Tools to Exhibit at SMTA International Expo 2010

Sep 28, 2010 | Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, will exhibit at the upcoming SMTA International Expo 2010, scheduled to take place October 26-27, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Count On Tools will be introducing its latest developments in SMT nozzles and consumables, as well as the launch of its new Web site with online store in booth #322.

Count On Tools, Inc.

Panasonic CM nozzle.

Count On Tools, Inc.

COT specializes in high quality SMT nozzles and consumables for pick and place machines. We provide special engineering design service of custom nozzles for those unique and odd components.

Gainesville, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer

Intel and VJ Technologies to Present Pad Site Dress Methods at SMTAI 2010

Sep 27, 2010 | VJ Technologies, Inc., the leader in rework technologies and global provider of advanced X-ray inspection systems, announces that Intel’s James Wade and Raiyo Aspandiar, along with VJ Technologies’ Donald Naugler and Terry Leahy will present a paper titled “PCB Pad Site Dress Methods on BGA and Socket Pad Arrays” at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 24 - 28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

VJ Electronix

Donald Naugler,  General Manager at VJ Electronix.

VJ Electronix

VJE provides AI technology applications enabling x-ray component counting: highest ROI, speed and accuracy. As electronics manufacturing equipment supplier we provide X-ray counters, rework and x-ray inspection. (978) 486-4777

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA

Manufacturer

Christopher Associates/Koki Solder to Present Investigation into the Development of Lead-Free Solder Paste for Package on Package (PoP) Applications at SMTAI 2010

Sep 27, 2010 | Christopher Associates/Koki Solder announces that Jasbir Bath will present a paper titled “An Investigation into the Development of Lead-Free Solder Paste for Package on Package (PoP) Component Manufacturing Applications” at the upcoming SMTAI Technical Conference, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Christopher Associates Inc.

Jasbir Bath

Christopher Associates Inc.

A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.

Santa Ana, California, USA

Manufacturer

A NEW LINE OF SOLDERING IRON TIPS AVAILABLE FROM EASY BRAID CO.

Sep 26, 2010 | Easy Braid Co. has introduced a new product line of soldering iron tips. Easy Braid tips are available in two series. One series is compatible with Hakko’s 900M series of soldering equipment; the other uses the Curie Heat Technology like those of Metcal’s MX-500 and MX-5000.

EasyBraid Co.

EASY BRAID'S NEW SOLDERING IRON TIPS

EasyBraid Co.

A manufacturer of desoldering braid (wick) with an emphasis on continuing advancement in soldering/desoldering technology, visual and x-ray inspection systems, fume extraction, and solder paste inspection systems.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Manufacturer

STI Electronics' BGA Reballer Kit Saves Money and Components

Sep 26, 2010 | STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces that its BGA Reballer Kit allows components to be reused.

STI Electronics

BGA Reballer Kit.

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

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

Get Organized with STI Electronics’ Through-Hole Solder Training Kit

Sep 26, 2010 | STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces that its Through-Hole Solder Training Kits are an economical and reliable way to ensure that each student and each class receives the same project materials and as a result consistent skills training.

STI Electronics

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

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

IPVEA Co-Hosts Successful Launch of PV Production Forum 2010 in Valencia

Sep 26, 2010 | The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA), an independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials, announces that it jointly organized the PV Production Forum 2010, with the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC).

International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA)

International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA)

Independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw

Orlando, Florida, USA

Association / Non-Profit

Christopher Associates/Beijing Tonsan Adhesive Co. Ltd. to Present Evaluation of Sealants used in Photovoltaic Module Manufacture at AIMS/Harsh Environments Symposium at SMTAI 2010

Sep 26, 2010 | Christopher Associates/Beijing Tonsan Adhesive Co. Ltd. announces that Jasbir Bath will present a paper titled “An Evaluation of Sealants used in Photovoltaic (PV) Module Manufacture” at the upcoming AIMS/Harsh Environments Symposium at the SMTAI Technical Conference, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Christopher Associates Inc.

Christopher Associates Inc.

A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.

Santa Ana, California, USA

Manufacturer

Visit Seika Machinery, Inc. at the CTEA Austin Expo & Tech Forum

Sep 26, 2010 | Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, will feature its advanced machinery at the upcoming Central Texas Electronics Association (SMTA/IMAPS) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Norris Conference Centers in Austin, TX.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

McDry Electronic Drying Storage Case.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

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

Distributor, Manufacturer

SisTech Manufacturing, Inc. Installs Europlacer’s iineo-II SMT Platform

Sep 26, 2010 | Europlacer, a designer and manufacturer of comprehensive SMT placement systems for the global electronics industry, announces that SisTech Manufacturing Inc. has installed its iineo-II SMT platform at its facility in Bend, Oregon.

EUROPLACER

From left to right:  John Perrotta, VP of Europlacer North America, Lorraine Kennedy, President & CEO  at SisTech and Brad Kennedy, VP of Operations at SisTech Manufacturing, Inc.

EUROPLACER

Europlacer designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of highly flexible SMT pick and place equipment for the global electronics industry, with a network of distributors across the globe.

Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

Manufacturer

DEK Solar appoints new Solutions Engineer to drive alternative energy production start-ups

Sep 26, 2010 | DEK Solar has announced the appointment of Ed Rabbitt as its new Solutions Engineer. A highly experienced addition to the team, Ed’s primary responsibilities will be working with start-up alternative energy companies to develop print process solutions for advanced applications, in addition to supporting new solar installations to meet the demands of evolving production challenges.

ASM Assembly Systems (DEK)

Ed Rabbitt, DEK Solar's new Solutions Engineer.

ASM Assembly Systems (DEK)

The ASM SMT Solutions segment is made up of SMT Printing Solutions (DEK) and SMT Placement Solutions (SIPLACE). Under the DEK brand, it sells best-in-class printing solutions for the electronics and solar industries.

Suwanee, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer

IPC Opens India Office and Electronics Manufacturing Training Facility

Sep 26, 2010 | Extending its training and knowledge-based resources and services to Indian electronics manufacturing facilities on a local level, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has opened its first office in India. Located in South Bangalore, close to the well-known Electronics City, IPC India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IPC, will be under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Akshinthala Vijayendra.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (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

Reflow Oven Video Released for Surface Mount Printed Circuit Board Assembly from APS Novastar

Sep 24, 2010 | Reflow Oven video providing overview of APS Novastar's Reflow Oven products for lead-free and lead based reflow soldering, curing, and thermal cycling applications.

DDM Novastar Inc

DDM Novastar Inc

Turnkey SMT assembly solutions, manual & automated stencil printers, manual & automatic pick & place systems with dispensers, wave solder & selective solder machines, lead free solder reflow ovens, component counters, & thru-hole

Ivyland, Pennsylvania, USA

Manufacturer

SIPLACE benefits from boom in electronic production

Sep 23, 2010 | The manufacturers of SMT equipment are putting the economic crisis behind them. According to Munich-based SMT equipment maker and production solutions provider SIPLACE, deliveries by all placement machine manufacturers increased by almost sixty percent (60%) for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the previous quarter, making it the strongest quarter since the record-setting year 2000.

ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG

SIPLACE SX-Series, maximum flexibility in performance.

ASM Assembly Systems GmbH & Co. KG

ASM Assembly Systems is the supplier of SIPLACE, a leader in surface mount technology (SMT) equipment, software, and services to the electronics assembly market.

Munich, Germany

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

IPC Thermal Management Conference Highlights What’s Cool in Today’s Technologies and Materials

Sep 22, 2010 | Removing heat has become a major issue in the electronics industry as more highly integrated devices are jammed into less space and as high power devices, such as LEDs, become increasingly more common.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (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

New Product Innovations in Electronics Manufacturing Light Up at Electronics Midwest

Sep 22, 2010 | Sparking new ideas to innovate and offering new solutions to challenges in the electronics assembly and printed board industries, the exhibition at Electronics Midwest will take place September 28–30, 2010, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, Ill.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (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

Wafer-Scale Contactors Using Multitest Mercury Probes Successfully Deployed to Subcontractors in Asia

Sep 22, 2010 | Multitest announces that one of the world’s largest fab-less semiconductor manufacturers has evaluated Mercury-based wafer-scale contactors and found them superior to its previous traditional, POGO-style spring pin solution.

Multitest Elektronische Systeme GmbH

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

Manufacturer

Practical Components and PACTECH Offer Flip Chip Test & Evaluation Kit and Board

Sep 22, 2010 | Practical Components Inc., a leading international national distributor of dummy SMD and thru-hole components, test boards, training/setup kits and supplies, announces a new PACTECH PCB310 Flip Chip Test & Evaluation Board for placement and daisy chain continuity testing after assembly.

Practical Components, Inc.

Kevin Laphen, President of Practical Components

Practical Components, Inc.

An international distributor of mechanical IC samples or "dummy" components, SMD production tools and equipment

Los Alamitos, California, USA

Distributor, Manufacturer

IPVEA Elects New Board Members

Sep 22, 2010 | The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA), an independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials, announces that its members met on September 8, 2010 during the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Valencia.

International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA)

Bryan Ekus, Managing Director of IPVEA

International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA)

Independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw

Orlando, Florida, USA

Association / Non-Profit

STI Electronics Releases Mixed Technology Training Kit with Lead-Free Option

Sep 22, 2010 | STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces that its Mixed Technology Training Kit is now available in both lead-free and tin-lead versions. The kit offers a realistic mixture of through-hole and SMT.

STI Electronics

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

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

Visit Kyzen at the SMTA Long Island Tabletop Vendor Show to Learn How to Clean the Latest Lead-Free Residues with AQUANOX® A4625

Sep 22, 2010 | Kyzen, a world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, will showcase its AQUANOX® A4625 Aqueous Cleaner for Lead-Free Flux Residues at the upcoming SMTA Long Island Tabletop Vendor Show, scheduled to take place Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at the Islandia Marriott Long Island in Islandia, NY.

KYZEN Corporation

KYZEN Corporation

A leading supplier of precision cleaning chemistries to the worldwide electronics, metal finishing, medical, semiconductor, and optical industries.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Manufacturer

Siemens Process Industries and Drives

Siemens industrial manufacturing software, process automation, and automation and drives technology increases flexibility, cuts market launch lead time, and significantly reduces energy for manufacturing companies.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

Fundacao CERTI Invests in SIPLACE SX Technology

Sep 22, 2010 | SIPLACE, the innovations and technology leader in providing groundbreaking solutions to the electronics manufacturing industry, announces that Fundacao CERTI based in Florianopolis Brazil, has invested in a SIPLACE SX line of equipment.

Siemens Process Industries and Drives

Siemens Process Industries and Drives

Siemens industrial manufacturing software, process automation, and automation and drives technology increases flexibility, cuts market launch lead time, and significantly reduces energy for manufacturing companies.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

X-Line Assets and SMT Community Raise over $100,000 to Benefit LIVESTRONG Foundation in Online Auction

Sep 21, 2010 | X-Line Assets (http://www.xlineassets.com) has just successfully completed an online auction with the proceeds benefiting Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Foundation. This first of it’s kind event raised over $100,000.00 for the LIVESTRONG Foundation.

X-Line Asset Management

X-Line Asset Management

The leading provider of online auctions, asset remarketing, and liquidation services for clients in electronics and high-tech manufacturing.

San Jose, California, USA

Equipment Dealer / Broker / Auctions

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