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

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Smart Profiling System at NEPCON Shanghai – KIC SPS

Mar 22, 2017 | KIC will introduce the new KIC SPS thermal profiler in China in Stand 1G12# at NEPCON China, scheduled to take place April 25-27, 2017 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center.

KIC Debuts New Smart Profilers

Mar 17, 2017 | KIC today announced plans to introduce its new thermal profiler. This new reflow profiler transforms thermal process data collection from a costly chore to a value-added function. The core function of a reflow oven is to produce an acceptable profile on each PCB. The new KIC SPS smart profiler collects the profile data and compares it to the process specifications. Within seconds, our new smart profiler also suggests an improved reflow oven setup.

KIC Brings on New R&D Manager

Feb 07, 2017 | KIC today announced that it has hired Bill Kazmierowicz. Kazmierowicz will develop new products and services, using the latest technologies, techniques and materials.

KIC Strengthens Its Sales Channels & Customer Support in the Upper Midwest

Jan 24, 2017 | KIC is pleased to announce the appointment E-tronix as its representative in the Upper Midwest. E-tronix is an experienced manufacturers’ representative company that specializes in the electronics assembly, medical device manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing and research and development industries. KIC has signed on E-tronix to cover the Upper Midwest territory, including Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa.

KIC introduces the $35,000 Smart Factory Starter Kit at APEX

Jan 10, 2017 | KIC today announced plans to introduce its new Smart Factory Starter Kit in Booth #3019 at the 2017 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 14-16, 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center in Calif.

KIC Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Manufacturers Improve Quality & Reduce Costs Through Thermal Process Optimization

Jan 03, 2017 | KIC today announces its 40th year anniversary in the thermal processing business, helping manufacturers improve quality while reducing costs. A key to KIC’s success is the ability to provide value to its customers by giving them real-time and historic thermal process data that allows the manufacturer to make better decisions, faster.

ACI Technologies Conducts Hands-on Profiling and Solder Reflow Course with KIC Equipment

Nov 17, 2016 | KIC today announced that ACI Technologies will host a “Profiling and Solder Reflow: Electronics Manufacturing Skills Training” from Nov. 21-22, 2016. The hands-on training will be conducted on KIC’s automated thermal process tools and systems, and will provide personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to setup and operate a reflow process. Upon completion students will be able to apply their knowledge of reflow soldering techniques by successfully identifying the heat transfer modes and systems for each reflow method covered.

MB Allen to Present Recent Research at the SMTA Space Coast Expo

Oct 17, 2016 | KIC today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at the Melbourne Auditorium in FL. MB (Marybeth) Allen will present “Optimization of the Reflow Profile to Minimize Voiding” at 11 a.m.

Optimize Your Reflow Profile at the SMTA New England Expo Booth 604

Oct 13, 2016 | KIC today announced plans to exhibit at the New England Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. MB (Marybeth) Allen will present “Optimization of the Reflow Profile to Minimize Voiding.”

Leading Automated Thermal Process Tools – Visit KIC at MATELEC

Oct 11, 2016 | KIC today announced that its distributor in Spain, Propelec, will represent the company at MATELEC, scheduled to take place Oct 25-28, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. Visit Hall 5 – Booth #5B03 & 5B05 to learn more about KIC’s X5 Profiler, automatic profiling, and smart oven technology.

KIC Offers Automation and Smart Oven Technology for the Smart Factory

Sep 06, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Oct. 5-6, 2016 at Hotel Riu Guadalajara. KIC will demonstrate how its smart oven technologies lead to reduced production costs, higher quality and the new capabilities that the electronic assembly market demands.

KIC’s MB Allen to Present ‘Optimized Reflow Profiling to Minimize Voiding’ during SMTAI

Sep 01, 2016 | KIC today announced that Marybeth (MB) Allen will present “Optimized Reflow Profiling to Minimize Voiding” during SMTA International. The presentation is scheduled to take place during the IPC Session ‘Lead-Free Symposium,’ Session LF2 on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Make Your Oven Smarter! Visit KIC in Booth #338 at SMTAI

Aug 31, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #338 at SMTA International, scheduled to take place September 27-28, 2016 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. KIC will demonstrate how its smart oven technologies lead to reduced production costs, higher quality and the new capabilities that the electronic assembly market demands.

Tired of profiling? KIC to show automatic real-time profiling at NEPCON South China

Aug 01, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #1N35 at NEPCON South China, scheduled to take place August 30-September 1, 2016 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. KIC will showcase its automatic smart oven technologies that eliminate manual tasks such as periodic manual profiling and reduce the opportunities for human mistakes in setting up and running the ovens. Products on display will include: the KIC RPI, X5 Profiler, K2 Profile Setter, KICstart2 Thermal Profiler and KIC EK-7 Thermal Profiler.

KIC’s MB Allen to Present “Optimization of the Reflow Profile to Minimize Voiding”

Jul 18, 2016 | KIC today announced plans to participate in the SMTA Carolinas Chapter Tech Session, scheduled to take place Thursday, August 18th in Greenville, SC. The event will be hosted by Hubbell Lighting, Inc. MB (Marybeth) Allen will present “Optimization of the Reflow Profile to Minimize Voiding.”

Find Out How to Reduce Production Costs at SMTA Chihuahua

Jul 07, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit at the SMTA Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, July 14 at the Casa Grande Hotel In Chihuahua, Mexico. Miguel Carbajal, KIC’s Sales Manager in Mexico, will be available to discuss KIC’s smart oven technologies.

KIC Follows up ‘Making Ovens Smarter’ with Free Webinar on July 13

Jun 28, 2016 | KIC announces that on July 13 at 9 a.m. Pacific/12 p.m. Eastern, Miles Moreau and Bjorn Dahle of KIC will present content from the company’s latest white paper in a free, live webinar.

Industry Expert MB Allen to Present at the Southern California Reliability Workshop

May 31, 2016 | KIC today announced plans to sponsor and participate in the Southern California Reliability Workshop, schedule to take place Tuesday, June 7th at the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum in Carlsbad, CA. Marybeth (MB) Allen will present “Improving Productivity in a High-Mix Environment – Reflow Related.”

KIC Brings on New COO

May 03, 2016 | KIC today announced that it has hired Isidre Rosello. Reporting directly to the company’s president, Rosello will plan and direct KIC’s operations, new product and services development, company objectives, initiatives, and drive the company’s financial and operational goals.

KIC to Present during ACI Technologies’ Third Annual Tech Expo

Apr 17, 2016 | KIC today announced that Robert Baxter, Service Manager, will present during ACI Technologies’ Third Annual Tech Expo, scheduled to take place April 27-28th at its facility in Philadelphia, PA. Baxter will present “Making Ovens Smarter.”

KIC Smart Technologies Can Be Retrofitted for All Oven Models – Learn More at SMTA Michigan

Apr 14, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit at the SMTA Michigan Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI. Marybeth (MB) Allen, Product Manager, will be available to discuss KIC’s smart oven technologies.

Find Out How KIC Is “Making Ovens Smarter” at SMT/Hybrid/Packaging 2016

Mar 30, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #7A-315 at SMT/Hybrid/Packaging, scheduled to take place April 26-28, 2016 at the Messe in Nuremberg, Germany. KIC will demonstrate how its smart oven technologies lead to reduced production cost, higher quality and new capabilities that the electronic assembly market is starting to demand.

KIC’s Technologies Automatically Measure the PCB Profile – Find out How at SMTA Atlanta

Mar 30, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit at the 20th Annual SMTA Atlanta Expo, scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 20th at the Infinite Energy Center (Formerly Gwinnett Center) in Duluth, GA. Robert Baxter, KIC’s Service Manager, will be available to discuss KIC’s smart oven technologies.

KIC’s Technologies Lead to Reduced Production Cost, Higher Quality and New Capabilities – Find Out How at SMTA Monterrey

Mar 27, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit at the SMTA Monterrey Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, April 14 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Apodaca) in Monterrey. Miguel Carbajal, KIC’s Sales Manager in Mexico, will be available to discuss KIC’s smart oven technologies.

KIC Will Showcase Its Automated Smart Oven Technologies at NEPCON China

Mar 24, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #1G22 at NEPCON China, scheduled to take place April 26-28, 2016 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. KIC will showcase its automatic smart oven technologies that eliminate manual tasks such as periodic manual profiling and reduce the opportunities for human mistakes in setting up and running the ovens.

KIC Authors and Releases ‘Making Ovens Smarter’ White Paper

Feb 21, 2016 | KIC today announced the release of a new white paper, entitled ‘Making Ovens Smarter,’ that sets out to explain the value of — and the path to — smarter reflow ovens. The paper, which is available for download in numerous places including leading industry media sites, discusses trends such as Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, IoM (Internet of Manufacturing) and IoT (Internet of Things) as well as offers an explanation of benefits that can be gained by making ovens smarter and connected.

Find Out How KIC Is “Making Ovens Smarter” at APEX

Feb 16, 2016 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #2628 at the 2016 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March 15-17, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. KIC will demonstrate how its smart oven technologies lead to reduced production cost, higher quality and new capabilities that the electronic assembly market is starting to demand.

KIC Announces Global Rebranding – “Making Ovens Smarter”

Dec 01, 2015 | KIC today announced a global rebranding. As part of the rebranding, the company has introduced a new tagline to better represent its goals: “Making Ovens Smarter.” For nearly 30 years, KIC has been leading the industry for automated thermal process tools and systems for reflow, wave, curing and semiconductor thermal processes.

KIC to Demonstrate the ProBot at the SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo

Dec 01, 2015 | KIC today announced that it will showcase the affordable and easy-to-use ProBot automatic profiling system at the SMTA Rocky Mountain (Denver) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. The ProBot automatically measures the profile for each PCB and verifies whether each PCB is processed to specification in the reflow oven.

ProBot, an automatic profiling system, reduces the need for time consuming periodic profiling.

Discover Efficient Oven Setup with KIC’s Auto-Focus Power at SMTAI

Aug 26, 2015 | KIC today announced that it will showcase the KIC Auto-Focus Power in Booth #338 at SMTA International, scheduled to take place Sep. 29 - 30, 2015 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The KIC Auto-Focus Power provides a recommended oven setup for a new assembly before running a single profile.

Attendees Will Learn How to Maximize Process Traceability with the KIC RPI at SMT Nuremberg

Apr 27, 2015 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Hall 7a – Booth 321 at SMT Hybrid Packaging, scheduled to take place May 5-7, 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany. The KIC RPI brings process and deficiency information to the thermal process that was previously limited to screen printing and pick-and-place machines.

Say Goodbye to Manual Profiling – Let KIC Schedule Automatic Profiling at NEPCON China

Mar 16, 2015 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit in Stand B-1D40 at NEPCON China 2015, scheduled to take place April 21-23, 2015 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. Company representatives will demonstrate the Footprint, ProBot, X5, K2 and Mobile Profile Viewer APP.

KIC’s MB Allen Receives IPC Distinguished Committee Service Award

Mar 07, 2015 | KIC announces that IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® awarded Marybeth (MB) Allen an IPC Distinguished Committee Service Award during the recent IPC APEX EXPO® in San Diego, CA.

Bob Neves, Board of directors of IPC, Chairman & Chief Technology Officer, Microtek Changzhou Laboratories Title Chairman at Greater Asia Pacific, and MB Allen, Product Manager for KIC.

KIC Accepts Its Fifth Service Excellence Award during APEX

Feb 25, 2015 | KIC is pleased to announce that it received 2015 Circuits Assembly Service Excellence Award (SEA) from Circuits Assembly in the Soldering Equipment category. The company was selected for the Service Excellence Award as a result of its outstanding customer ratings, as judged by its own customers. This marks KIC’s fifth Service Excellence Award.

KIC Accepts Its Fifth Service Excellence Award during APEX

KIC to Showcase Auto Focus Power at APEX 2015

Jan 20, 2015 | KIC today announced that it will showcase the KIC Auto-Focus Power in Booth #3032 at the IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 24 – 26 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

KIC to Demonstrate the ProBot at the SMTA Intermountain Expo

Oct 12, 2014 | KIC today announced that it will showcase the affordable and easy-to-use ProBot automatic profiling system at the SMTA Intermountain (Utah) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.

KIC Picks up a Global Technology Award for the K2 Profile Setter KIC’s K2 is the latest technology in thermal profiling

Oct 01, 2014 | San Diego — October 2014 — KIC today announced that it was awarded a 2014 Global Technology Award in the category of Soldering Equipment – Reflow for its K2 new generation profile setter.

KIC to Showcase Automatic Systems at SMTAI

Aug 25, 2014 | KIC will showcase the affordable and easy-to-use ProBot automatic profiling system and K2 new generation profile setter in Booth #439 at SMTA International. KIC will be co-located with Heller at the two-day exhibition.

K2 European Debut at SMT Nuremberg 2014, KIC’s new Profiler with Apps for Viewing on Mobile Devices

Apr 23, 2014 | KIC is proud to announce the launch of its new thermal profiler, the K2, which will make its European debut at SMT Nuremberg, May 6-8, 2014 at the SMT Hybrid Packaging at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg Germany.

KIC Discontinues SlimKIC 2000 and KIC Explorer Profilers

Apr 23, 2014 | KIC announced that effective immediately the SlimKIC 2000 and KIC Explorer lines of profilers are no longer available for sale.

KIC to Debut the K2 at NEPCON China 2014, the New Profiler with Apps for Viewing on Mobile Devices

Apr 17, 2014 | KIC is proud to announce the launch of its new thermal profiler, the K2, which will make its debut at NEPCON China, April 23-25, 2014 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Conference Center.

KIC to Showcase the ProBot at the IPC APEX EXPO KIC’s ProBot Automatic Profiling System complements AOI and X-ray Inspection

Feb 17, 2014 | IC today announced that it will showcase the affordable and easy-to-use ProBot automatic profiling system in Booth #1336 at the IPC APEX Expo, scheduled to take place March 25-27, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Missing Link on Your Production Floor – KIC Brings the RPI to Productronica

Oct 08, 2013 | KIC today announced that it will exhibit with its distributor SmartRep in Hall A2, Booth 371 at the 20th international Productronica International Trade Fair, scheduled to take place November 12 - 15, 2013 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.

Visit KIC this Week at the SMTA Huntsville & Atlanta Expo & Tech Forums

Apr 15, 2013 | KIC today announced that its new manufacturers’ representative, MarTec Incorporated, will showcase the ProBot, a flexible, affordable and easy-to-use automatic profiling system this week at the SMTA Huntsville and Atlanta Expo & Tech Forums.

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