SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing News

Nico Coenen becomes Global Business Development Manager Electronics at Plasmatreat

Feb 13, 2018 | Nico Coenen was appointed Global Business Development Manager Electronics at Plasmatreat at the start of the year.

Nico Coenen, Global Business Development Manager Electronics, Plasmatreat

Plasmatreat is the global market leader in developing surface treatment solutions with atmospheric and low pressure plasma technology

Elgin, Illinois, USA

Hardev Grewal becomes new CEO for Plasmatreat North America

Feb 13, 2018 | Starting in January 2018 Hardev Grewal has assumed the position of President & CEO for Plasmatreat North America. Plasmatreat is the global market leader in developing surface treatment solutions with atmospheric and low pressure plasma technology.

Hardev Grewal, President and CEO for Plasmatreat North America

Plasmatreat is the global market leader in developing surface treatment solutions with atmospheric and low pressure plasma technology

Elgin, Illinois, USA

Ersa Pushes for Smarter Systems – One Step Closer to Artificial Intelligence

Feb 12, 2018 | Kurtz Ersa North America is pleased to announce that it has developed several new features for its selective solder equipment, including VERSASCAN, VERSAEYE and Ersa CAD Assistant 4. The VERSASCAN module can look at boards being presented to the machine and confirm if all of the components are on the board and if the polarity is correct before they enter the machine. This can be paired with another feature called VERSAEYE that looks for any defects on the board. Finally, Ersa CAD Assistant 4 offers intuitive and automated offline programming with a graphical user interface and template library.

kurtz ersa Corporation

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

Wertheim, Germany

Nordson YESTECH to Showcase New Dual-Sided PTH Automated Optical Inspection Solution at APEX 2018

Feb 12, 2018 | Nordson YESTECH will feature the new high speed FX-942 dual sided PTH automated optical inspection system for populated printed circuit boards, at the annual APEX 2018 show held at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California from February 26th to March 1st. They will conduct live demonstrations in the booth of their complete line of AOI and Conformal Coating inspection systems.

Nordson YESTECH

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

Carlsbad, California, USA

Heike Schlessmann Will Discuss Zero-Fault Production in Soldering Processes at APEX

Feb 12, 2018 | SEHO North America will present during the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO. The presentation entitled “Zero-Fault Production in Soldering Processes: Quality Management Based on Quality Assurance,” will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 9- 10 a.m. during Session S29: Sintering and Selective Soldering Processes.

SEHO Systems GmbH

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

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

Ravi Parthasarathy to Present at IPC APEX 2018

Feb 12, 2018 | ZESTRON is pleased to announce that Ravi Parthasarathy, M.S.Ch.E., Senior Application Engineer, ZESTRON Americas, will present “Jet Printed Solder Paste and Cleaning Challenges” at the IPC APEX 2018 in San Diego, CA.

ZESTRON Americas

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

Manassas,

NEW Benchtop Dispensing Robot!

Feb 12, 2018 | GPD Global introduces its NEW full-featured benchtop dispensing robot system: Catalina. A benchtop system does not mean "no features". This compact and efficient semi-auto dispense robot provides you with numerous standard features: automatic vision, laser surface sensing, and automatic nozzle alignment and calibration.

GPD Global

The Catalina benchtop system is a full-featured platform with these standard features: automatic vision, laser surface sensing, and nozzle alignment.

GPD Global

A Manufacturer of High Quality, Precision, Automated Fluid Dispensing and Conformal Coating Systems, SMT Cover Tape Peel Tester and Lead Forming machines for through-hole component preparation.

Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Hanwha Introduces Quick, Reliable Through-Hole Component Insertion System for Automated PCB Assembly Processes

Feb 12, 2018 | Hanwha’s model SM485P SMART Hybrid Mounter is designed for a wide range of applications including the processing of radial and axial through-hole components requiring controlled force insertion prior to reflow, wave or selective soldering. Innovative feeder technology features lead forming and cutting for efficient delivery of prepared components to the Mounter for quick and reliable processing.

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

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC Invites Industry Leaders to Submit Poster Abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2018 in San Dieg

Feb 12, 2018 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® invites researchers, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for poster presentations at IPC APEX EXPO®, the industry’s premier conference and exhibition for printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. Poster presentations are scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2018, and will be displayed throughout the event, offering additional visibility.

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

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Smart Thermal Profiling Solutions for all Electronic Soldering Processes at Apex 2018

Feb 10, 2018 | Clearwater, FL - Solderstar, will be showcasing its full range of smart thermal profiling solutions at the IPC Apex Expo, held in San Diego between February 27th – March 1st 2018. The Solderstar systems feature the innovative ‘Smartlink’ connection system that allows one datalogger to be used with a range of intelligent fixtures

Solderstar

SolderStar produce thermal profiler solutions for reflow soldering, selective solder machine profiling and wave solder optimization.

Clearwater, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

Press preview for Seica Inc. participation at Apex, San Diego, California, February 27, 28 – March 1, 2018, Booth 2323, San Diego Convention Cente

Feb 08, 2018 | Following the winning philosophy which characterized its business in testing and assembly over three decades, based on the constant and rapid innovation of its solutions, Seica will attend the Apex 2018 exhibition with many new products. Products will complement some restyling’s of solutions presented in the past, almost completely renewing the portfolio of Seica solutions, enhancing the level of technology applied to testing and assembly of electronic boards and components.

SEICA SpA

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

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

Libra Industries – Dallas Completes Recertification Audit for AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Standard

Feb 08, 2018 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that its Dallas, TX facility has successfully completed its recertification for the AS9100 Rev D SAE International Aerospace Standard. This standard includes ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements and specifies additional aviation, space and defense industry requirements, definitions and notes.

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

Viscom Listed in 2018 World Market Leader Index

Feb 08, 2018 | Viscom AG has just been listed as World Market Leader Champion 2018 in the World Market Leader Index (WMFI) of the University of St. Gallen and Academy of German World Market Leaders.

Viscom AG

A leading provider of industrial image processing (AOI and AXI) Automated Optical and X-ray inspection equipment.

Hanover, Germany

SMTA Announces 2018 Certification Program Offerings

Feb 08, 2018 | The SMTA proudly announces the 2018 upcoming offerings of SMT Processes and Lean Six Sigma Certification. The SMTA Certification Program is unique as it recognizes and certifies the entire SMT assembly process at an engineering level.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

Hanwha Achieves High Speed 28-second Cycle Time on 1200mm LED Board

Feb 08, 2018 | Hanwha and ESE synergize to deliver industry-leading cycle times when processing large form factor PCBs for LED lighting applications.

Irvine, California, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC STEM Outreach Program Introduces Students to the Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO 2018

Feb 08, 2018 | IPC has invited two San Diego-area high schools to participate: Canyon Crest Academy, a public high school with a specialized education in the arts, sciences and technology and The Preuss School, a charter high school for low-income students who aspire to become the first in their families to graduate from college.

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

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Epec Launches Customer Portal 2.0

Feb 08, 2018 | Epec Engineered Technologies, an industry leader in high reliability manufactured electronics, has recently announced a new version of their Customer Portal.

Epec Engineered Technologies

Epec Engineered Technologies designs and manufactures custom, build to print products, for all sectors of the electronics industry. Our solutions provide a cost savings, technical resource and delivery advantage for our customers.

New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Other

PRESS RELEASE: IPC APEX is 2 Weeks Away!

Feb 08, 2018 | IPC APEX 2018 is 2 Weeks Away! Visit YINCAE at Booth 2732

YINCAE Advanced Materials, LLC.

Yincae Advanced Materials, LLC is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of high performance coatings, adhesives, electronic and optoelectronic materials.

Albany, New York, USA

Kirsten Soldering announcing successful deal with Maltese investor

Feb 08, 2018 | About Kirsten Soldering AG Kirsten Soldering AG is a midsize Swiss high-tech company. Since 1979 the company is manufacturing reliable, highgrade THT-soldering systems with very high product quality and efficiency. The company is worldwide active and provides highgrade technologies, products and systems in the fields of measurement- process- and control technology for industries including road transport, rail transport and air traffic as well as medical-, military and telecommunications.

Kirsten Soldering Ltd

For almost three decades, KIRSTEN AG has been engaged in the hollow jet wave soldering technology. The start was the idea of a pioneer, combined with the firm believe in the transformation into a successful action.

Paola, Malta

Phil Zarrow, ITM Consulting, to Present at SMTA Capital Chapter Tutorial Program

Feb 07, 2018 | The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that it will host a Chapter Tutorial Program on March 15th from 9AM to 3PM in Rockville, MD. Phil Zarrow, ITM consulting, will present “Understanding and Implementing Best Practices in Electronic Assembly Processes”.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

ITW EAE Signs Distribution Agreement with ProSMT in Turkey

Feb 07, 2018 | ITW EAE announces a new partnership agreement with ProSMT Istanbul Turkey to represent and distribute ITW EAE equipment throughout Turkey. The agreement became effective in February 2018.

ITW EAE

ITW EAE is a manufacturer of equipment used in the electronic assembly and semiconductor industries. The group brings together world-class products from Camalot, Despatch, Electrovert, MPM, and Vitronics Soltec.

Lakeville, Minnesota, USA

ITW EAE Announces New Representation Agreements for MPM, Camalot and Electrovert Equipment

Feb 06, 2018 | ITW EAE, the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of Illinois Tool Works, is extending representation agreements for several of its existing Vitronics Soltec partners to include MPM, Camalot and Electrovert equipment. The new agreements, which will be effective February 12, 2018, will now include all ITW EAE’s electronic assembly equipment which includes MPM printers, Camalot dispensers, Electrovert soldering and cleaning equipment and Vitronics Soltec soldering equipment.

ITW EAE

Lakeville, Minnesota, USA

Universal Instruments Corporation

Universal Showcases Surface Mount and Odd-Form Capabilities at IPC APEX

Feb 06, 2018 | Universal Instruments will feature flexible surface mount, odd-form and automation platform solutions at the 2017 IPC APEX EXPO held at the San Diego Convention Center on February 27 – March 1. On booth 3141, Universal will demonstrate its FuzionOF™ high-speed automation platform, extra-capacity FuzionXC2-37™ Platform and Uflex™ modular automation platform.

Universal Instruments Corporation

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

Conklin, New York, USA

Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference Program Finalized

Feb 06, 2018 | SMTA Europe is excited to announce the finalized program for Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference. The event will be held April 24-26, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Amsterdam – Schiphol in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

PDR Rework and PXI X-ray Join Forces for Sales, Marketing and Distribution

Feb 06, 2018 | PDR is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with Pacific X-ray Imaging (PXI) in a cooperative sales, marketing and distribution agreement that ultimately provides customers with advanced capability rework, test and X-ray inspection products.

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

optical control GmbH & Co. KG

Optical-Control GmbH Appoints Kurt Whitlock Associates to Cover Florida

Feb 06, 2018 | Optical-Control announced today that they have hired Kurt Whitlock of Kurt Whitlock Associates to cover all of Florida as their newest representative.

optical control GmbH has been involved in counting components while avoiding contact with them using X-ray technology.

Weißenohe, Germany

Kevin Marion Joins MicroCare; Will Collaborate with Customers in North-Central USA

Feb 05, 2018 | MicroCare Corp. is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Marion of Franklin, Wisconsin has been appointed the Regional Sales Manager for the Central USA and Canadian regions, extending roughly from Indiana to Minnesota and into Canada. Mr. Marion comes to MicroCare with more than 30 years of experience in electronics assembly and industrial sales.

MicroCare Corporation

Mr. Kevin Marion the Regional Sales Manager for the Central USA and Canadian regions, extending roughly from Indiana to Minnesota and into Canada.

MicroCare Corporation

The leading supplier of cleaners and lubricants for critical environments.

New Britain, Connecticut, USA

Yamaha Motor IM America, Inc.

YAMAHA Launches Revolutionary ALF Auto-Loading Feeder Simplified Loading Without Interrupting Production

Feb 05, 2018 | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA announces the launch of ALF, the auto-loading feeder that revolutionizes feeding tape components by eliminating reliance on user skill. With ALF, any operator can easily supply tape components by merely inserting the tape itself without the need for splicing or complex routing of the tape throught the feeder, and all without stopping the machine or interrupting production.

Yamaha Motor IM America offers Single and Dual Lane production Printers, Mounters and AOI.

Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Industry 4.0 Gets Significant Boost at IPC APEX EXPO 2018 More than 20 companies to participate in IPC CFX Showcase

Feb 05, 2018 | When the IPC APEX EXPO show floor opens on Tuesday, February 27, more than 20 equipment vendors, software providers and customers from across the electronics industry will participate in an IPC Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) Showcase. The IPC CFX Showcase -- a technological demonstration operating in real time -- will deliver standardized machine data from participating exhibitors through the cloud and onto visitors’ mobile phones.

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

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Precision PCB Services, Inc. appointed North American Sole Agent for Shenzhen Shuttle Star Industrial

Feb 05, 2018 | Precision PCB Services, Inc. is proud to announce that they have been appointed as the Sole Agent for distribution of all series of Shuttle Star BGA Rework Stations in the territory of North America (United States, Canada).

Precision PCB Services, Inc

Precision PCB Services, Inc

Products, Services, Training, and Consulting for the assembly, rework & repair of electronic assemblies. BGA process experts. Manufacturers Rep & Sole Agent in North America for Shuttle Star BGA Rework Stations.

Oroville, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Equipment Dealer / Broker / Auctions, Manufacturer's Representative, Training Provider

Seika to Show the New McDry DXU-1001A UL High-Performance, Quick Dehumidifying Model with DicksonOne Data Logger at APEX

Feb 03, 2018 | Seika Machinery today announced plans to introduce the new McDry DXU-1001A UL, Quick Dehumidifying Model, with DicksonOne Data Logger. Company representatives will show the system with the DicksonOne Data Logger for the first time in Booth #2043 at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 27 - March 1, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center in Ca.

Seika Machinery, Inc.

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

Hanwha to Exhibit 4 PCB Assembly Lines at IPC APEX 2017

Feb 03, 2018 | Hanwha Techwin today announced their plans to exhibit four PCB assembly lines in booth #1817 at the upcoming IPC APEX, scheduled to take place Feb 27-March 1 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The assembly lines include Best-in-Class pick-n-place, printing, and inspection systems for SMART electronics manufacturing.

Irvine, California, USA

Distributor YouSMT Strengthens Mirtec’s Presence in Italy

Feb 02, 2018 | MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,” today announced that its Italian distributor, YouSMT, is successfully growing the relationship. Since partnering with Mirtec Europe in late 2017, YouSMT has been expanding Mirtec’s reach throughout Italy with the sale of numerous systems.

MIRTEC Corp

MIRTEC has earned a solid reputation as one of the most Progressive and Dynamic Suppliers of Automated SMT Inspection Equipment to the Electronics Manufacturing Industry.

Oxford, Connecticut, USA

IWLPC Technical Committee Announces Best Presentation & Papers Awards for 2017

Feb 02, 2018 | The IWLPC Technical Committee is pleased to announce the Best of Conference, Best Presentation & Best Papers in WLP, 3D, Advanced Manufacturing and Test tracks as chosen by the technical committee and attendees based on technical merit, relevance, originality, knowledge of subject, quality of material, and quality of presentation.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

SMTA “Members of Distinction” Award Winners Announced

Feb 02, 2018 | During the 2017 Annual Meeting at SMTA International, the SMTA honored members who have shown exceptional service to the association and the electronics assembly industry. Nominations are now accepted for the 2018 awards program.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

Nordson MARCH MesoSPHERE Plasma Systems Enable Very High Throughput Processing for 3D and Wafer-level Package Assembly

Feb 01, 2018 | Nordson MARCH introduces the MesoSPHERE™ Plasma System for very-high throughput processing of 3D and wafer-level packaging processes such as fan-in, fan-out, wafer-level, and panel-level -handling wafers up to 450mm and panels up to 480mm. The MesoSPHERE's new, patented W3 three-axis symmetrical plasma chamber ensures that all areas of the wafer are treated equally and uniformly. Tight control over all process parameters gives highly repeatable results.

MARCH Products | Nordson Electronics Solutions

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

Concord, California, USA

3D SPI from Vi TECHNOLOGY at ENOVA Lyon

Feb 01, 2018 | Vi TECHNOLOGY today announced plans to exhibit at ENOVA France, scheduled to take place Feb. 7-8, 2018 at the Centre des congrès de Lyon, Cité internationale in Lyon, France. The company will showcase the PI 3D SPI system and Sigma Line module in Booth B28 with its agent eXelsius.

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

optical control GmbH & Co. KG

Optical-Control GmbH Partners with Methods Automation

Feb 01, 2018 | Optical-Control announced today that they have hired Scott Cook of Methods Automation as their newest rep, covering Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington DC.

Scott Cook newest rep, covering Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington DC.

optical control GmbH & Co. KG

optical control GmbH has been involved in counting components while avoiding contact with them using X-ray technology.

Weißenohe, Germany

Data I/O Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certifications

Feb 01, 2018 | Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), a leading global provider of advanced data programming and security provisioning solutions for flash-memory, flash based microcontrollers, secure elements and authentication ICs announced the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) received certification to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 standard. Data I/O’s QMS system governs processes for product design, development and manufacture.

Data I/O Corporation

SMTA International, Sensors Midwest to Co-locate

Feb 01, 2018 | The Surface Mount Technology Association and Questex LLC announce a co-location of SMTA International and Sensors Midwest. The SMTA International Conference and Exhibition will be held October 14-18, 2018 and Sensors Midwest will be held October 16-17, 2018 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

Ersa Partners with WEST TECH Automation in Rocky Mountain Region

Feb 01, 2018 | Kurtz Ersa North America announces the appointment of WEST TECH Automation as its manufacturers’ representative in UT, CO, ID, WY and MT. WEST TECH will be responsible for the sales of Ersa’s products.

kurtz ersa Corporation

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

Wertheim, Germany

Hanwha Successfully Launches High-Speed Solution at Customer Event

Feb 01, 2018 | Hanwha Techwin today announced the success of its recent NPI event where the company introduced a high-speed solution of printer + pick-n-place for high efficiency processing of 1200 mm LED boards. At Hanwha’s Center of Excellence in Cypress, Calif., Hanwha launched the world’s first dual-rail printer and dual-rail pick-and-place solution for processing 1200 mm LED boards in under 30 seconds per panel. Printer and pick-and-place systems are directly connected, eliminating the need for costly shuttle conveyors that waste valuable production floor space.

Irvine, California, USA

Distributor, Manufacturer

Seika to Introduce the SAWA SC-CP Selectable Cleaning Series at APEX

Feb 01, 2018 | Seika Machinery today announced plans to introduce the new SAWA SC-CP500-2 Pallet Cleaner Selectable Cleaning System. Company representatives will show the multi-cleaner for the first time in Booth #2043 at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 27 - March 1, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center in Ca.

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

Library Expert Professional is now FREE

Feb 01, 2018 | More is not less, rather more is completely free. These newly released features were originally available to our enterprise-level customers, and now available at absolutely no cost, no obligation, no strings attached, to automate creation of tens of millions of parts...

PCB Libraries, Inc.

PCB Libraries' "Library Expert" suite uses CAD LEAP(tm) Technology to greatly simplify footprint and 3D STEP model creation; it is used by tens of thousands of PCB designers and engineers all over the world.

Anthem, Arizona, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Media / Publisher / Online Resource, Other

SMTA Capital Chapter to Host Chapter Tutorial Program on March 15th

Jan 31, 2018 | The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that it will host a Chapter Tutorial Program on March 15th from 9AM to 3PM in Rockville, MD. Phil Zarrow, ITM consulting, will present “Understanding and Implementing Best Practices in Electronic Assembly Processes”.

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

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

Metcal brings its new assembly bench tool solutions to APEX

Jan 31, 2018 | Metcal announces plans to exhibit in Booth #1833 at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 27 - March 1, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center in Ca. The company will show its Connection Validation (CV) Soldering System with just released set of new hand-pieces, the new CV Robotic Soldering System, Digital Hot Air Pencil, High Thermal Demand solution and Solder Tip Cleaner.

Metcal

Metcal

Manufacturer of high-performance precision rework systems for the electronics bench. Product lines include: Hand Soldering and Desoldering, Convection Rework products, Fume Extraction and Fluid Dispensing tools.

Cypress, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

ZESTRON Academy Announces 2018 Cleaning Webinar Schedule

Jan 31, 2018 | ZESTRON Academy is pleased to announce the 2018 Cleaning Webinar Series schedule. ZESTRON Academy continues to educate production line operators, manufacturing and quality control managers as well as process engineers by providing detailed industry knowledge and troubleshooting techniques.

ZESTRON Americas

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

Manassas,

Henkel to debut new materials, share expertise at IPC APEX Expo 2018

Jan 31, 2018 | Coming off a historic 2017 during which the electronics business of Henkel Adhesive Technologies launched over 50 new products and enjoyed significant sales wins, the company is poised to have a repeat performance this year. At IPC APEX Expo in San Diego, CA, the Henkel team will showcase a host of new products in booth # 3001 and share its knowledge base in paper presentations during the event’s conference.

Henkel Electronic Materials

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