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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

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  • Phone 970-346-8002
  • Fax 970-346-8331

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FCT Develops Versatile Water Soluble Flux for Leaded and Lead-Free Soldering

Mar 30, 2016 | FCT Assembly has formulated a unique halogen-free water soluble flux with high activity and neutral pH. FCT's 159HF is a highly versatile solder flux formulated to perform under high temperatures and is compatible with both leaded and lead free alloys. With the low solids content of 159HF, the water soluble flux is applicable in selective; drop-jet spray soldering applications while also being ideal for wave soldering. Because the flux stays active under critical temperatures during pre-heat and wave, 159HF performs exceptionally well in high temperature applications, especially with manufacturers using multilayer boards with lots of heat sink resulting in improved topside fill.

FCT Develops Versatile Water Soluble Flux for Leaded and Lead-Free Soldering

Mar 29, 2016 | FCT Assembly (www.fctassembly.com), a leader in the development and manufacturing of high performance solders and advanced fluxes; has formulated a unique halogen-free water soluble flux with high activity and neutral pH. FCT’s 159HF is a highly versatile solder flux formulated to perform under high temperatures and is compatible with both leaded and lead free alloys.

WS159HF

FCT to Showcase Advanced Printing Technologies at APEX 2016

Feb 25, 2016 | FCT Assembly (www.fctassembly.com), well-known in the electronics assembly industry for its Fine Line Stencil and FCT Solder divisions, will highlight its broad portfolio of printing products at IPC APEX 2016 (www.ipcapexexpo.org), as well as take part in multiple technical conference programs. From booth # 1139 over March 15 - 17, the FCT exhibit will play host to the company’s various technologies including innovative step/relief stencil capabilities, NanoSlic Gold coated stencil and newly formulated, pre-released water soluble paste, WS890.

NanoSlic Gold Coated Stencil

Licensed Stencil Manufacturers Feature Florida CirTech’s NanoSlic Coating

Feb 24, 2016 | Introduced to the electronics market in 2014, NanoSlic is a proprietary thermoset polymer coating that renders metals, glass and polymers hydrophobic and oleophobic for improved protection and performance. FCT has developed not only the breakthrough chemistry, but also the equipment and application process that provide a turnkey stencil coating solution, NanoSlic Gold. Though used in multiple markets (www.nanoslic.com) for various safeguarding purposes, for electronics assembly applications, NanoSlic-coated stencils dramatically improve printing performance.

Fine Line Stencil Upgrades Step Stencil Technology

Dec 04, 2015 | December 3, 2015 – Continuing to invest in the most advanced stencil production technologies, FCT Assembly’s Fine Line Stencil division today announced that it has added a next-generation micro-milling system to its operation to enable production of highly-accurate step -- or multi-level -- stencils.

FCT Assembly’s NanoSlic® Stencil Coating Recognized for its Electronics Assembly Innovation

Nov 17, 2015 | November 17, 2015 -- At last week’s Productronica event held in Munich, Germany, FCT Assembly was honored with a Global Technology Award for its new, VOC-free stencil coating, NanoSlic® (www.nanoslic.com). This award win comes on the heels of several successes for NanoSlic, including recent expansion of the company’s licensing network and increased use of the coating technology among global electronics manufacturing firms.

NanoSlic Coated Stencil

FCT Assembly to Showcase Comprehensive Product Line and have Major Presence at SMTA International

Sep 01, 2015 | FCT Assembly (www.fctassembly.com), well-known in the electronics assembly industry for its Fine Line Stencil and FCT Solder divisions, will highlight its broad portfolio of products at SMTA International 2015 (www.smta.org/smtai/), as well as take part in the conference program and live process demonstrations on the show floor.

NanoSlic Coated Stencil

A-Laser Helps Cardica Produce Next-Generation Medical Devices

Aug 04, 2015 | Cardica, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary stapling and automated anastomotic devices for cardiac and laparoscopic surgical procedures, has partnered with precision laser-cutting and engineering firm, A-Laser, to expand and refine its line of next-generation medical devices.

A-Laser Expands Facility, Announces Appointment of New Operations Manager

Jun 08, 2015 | A-Laser, an FCT Companies business, today announced that it has doubled the size of its precision laser and marking facility to accommodate growing demand for its services. Simultaneously, the company has appointed optics, photonics and global inventory specialist, Fred Schumacher, to the position of Operations Manager. Together, these moves will position A-Laser for continued growth and success.

Fred Schumacher, Operations Manager A-Laser Division

FCT and Fine-Line Stencil Expand Market Presence with New Facility in Guadalajara, Mexico

Jun 08, 2015 | FCT Companies, a leading chemistry, electronic stencil and specialty manufacturing business, announces the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. While FCT has long had a significant presence in Mexico through sales, service and distribution, the company’s Fine-Line Stencil operation in Guadalajara marks its first manufacturing site in the region and is a noteworthy addition to the broad FCT offering.

Top Chemistry Developer and Blender Florida CirTech Appoints New President

Apr 08, 2015 | In a move designed to grow its business and expand its service and applications offering, Florida CirTech has named Neil MacRaild to the post of President as part of his wider responsibilities as Group President of FCT Companies.

FCT’s Stencil Division Commemorates 20-Year Milestone

Jan 29, 2015 | FCT Assembly is pleased to announce the 20th anniversary of the Fine Line Stencil division. Shortly after FCT Assembly was established in 2004, Fine Line Stencil was acquired.

Brent Nolan, President, Fine Line Stencil.

FCT Assembly to Exhibit at Local SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo

Jan 25, 2015 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the West Club at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Solder experts will be available to discuss FCT’s NanoSlic® Gold stencil and line of solution driven solder pastes.

FCT Assembly to Present Its New Process for Evaluating Solder Pastes at APEX

Jan 19, 2015 | FCT Assembly today announced that it will present a new process for evaluating solder pastes in Booth #713 at the IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 24-26, 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Field application engineer, Tony Lentz, also will present the paper written on the new evaulation process titled “Dispelling the Black Magic of Solder Paste.” The presentation will be held during the Fluxes Technical Conference Session on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Field application engineer, Tony Lentz.

FCT Assembly to Exhibit Solution Driven Solder Pastes at SMTA Space Coast

Nov 22, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit at the Space Coast and Tampa Bay Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Kissimmee, FL. Solder expert Rodney Wade will be available to discuss FCT’s NanoSlic® Gold stencil and line of solution-driven solder pastes.

FCT Assembly’s Tony Lentz Receives Glowing Speaker Evaluation from SMTA

Nov 04, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced that field application engineer, Tony Lentz, received high scores for his presentation during SMTAI. Lentz presented the paper titled “Performance Enhancing Nano Coatings: Changing the Rules of Stencil Design” in Rosemont, IL last month.

Tony Lentz field application engineer

A-Laser to Highlight New LDS Capability at D2P Marlborough

Sep 23, 2014 | FCT Assembly announces that the A-Laser Division will discuss its new laser direct structuring (LDS) capability in Booth #444 at the Design 2 Part Show, scheduled to take place Oct. 1-2, 2014 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, MA.

molded interconnect device

FCT Assembly to Exhibit Innovative Pastes and Stencils at OctoberBest

Sep 09, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit in Booth # I105 at OctoberBest 2014, scheduled to take place Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Tektronix in Beaverton, OR.

Derek Stuart

Carlos Bobadilla Joins FCT Assembly as Application & Design Manager – Mexico

Sep 06, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced the appointment of Carlos Bobadilla to Application & Design Manager – Mexico.

Carlos Bobadilla

FCT Assembly to Exhibit Solution-Driven Solder Pastes at the SMTA Capital Expo

Sep 06, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Capital Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the John Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD.

FCT Assembly’s Development Chemist to Present during SMTAI Poster Sessions

Aug 28, 2014 | FCT Assembly announces that Development Chemist Brittney Nolan will present during the Poster Sessions at SMTA International. The presentation, entitled “The Impacts of the Environment on the Printability of Solder Paste,” will take place Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 12-2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Brittney Nolan

Field Application Engineer Tony Lentz to Present at SMTAI

Aug 28, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced that Field Application Engineer Tony Lentz will present paper titled “Performance Enhancing Nano Coatings: Changing the Rules of Stencil Design” at the upcoming SMTA International exhibition.

Tony Lentz

FCT Assembly to Demonstrate NanoSlic® Gold Stencil at SMTAI

Aug 25, 2014 | FCT Assembly will exhibit in Booth #221 at SMTA International, scheduled to take place Sep. 30 - Oct. 1, 2014 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

See FCT Assembly’s Technical Experts in Pennsylvania Next Week

Aug 07, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Philadelphia and SMTA West Penn Expos.

FCT Assembly Hires Mechanical Engineer for the A-Laser Division

Jul 24, 2014 | FCT Assembly is pleased to announce that it has hired a Mechanical Engineer for the A-Laser division.

George Surjan

FCT Assembly Offers More than Stencils at the Ohio Expo & Tech Forum

Jul 14, 2014 | unced that it will exhibit at the Ohio SMTA Expo & Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Doubletree Cleveland – Independence.

FCT Assembly Appoints Rodney Wade to Regional Sales Manager in the Southeast

Jun 12, 2014 | FCT Assembly announces the promotion of Rodney Wade to Regional Sales Manager.

Rodney Wade to Regional Sales Manager.

FCT Assembly to Showcase Stencils and NanoSlic® Technology at SMTA Oregon and Atlanta Expos

May 02, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Dallas and SMTA Houston Expos. The Oregon Expo & Tech Forum is scheduled to take place Wednesday May 7, 2014 at the Tektronix Building in Beaverton, OR, and the SMTA Atlanta 18th Annual Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Gwinnett Civic Center in Duluth, GA.

FCT Assembly Brings New Stencils & Coating Technology to SMTA Dallas & Houston Expos

Feb 28, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Dallas and SMTA Houston Expos. The SMTA Dallas Expo is scheduled to take place March 4, 2014 at the Plano Center in Plano, TX, and the SMTA Houston Expo will take place March 6, 2014 at the Stafford Centre in Stafford, TX.

FCT Assembly to Debut NanoSlic® Gold Stencil at IPC APEX EXPO

Feb 18, 2014 | FCT Assembly will debut the new NanoSlic® Gold stencil in Booth #2175 at the IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March 25-27, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

BJ Desai Joins FCT Assembly’s Sales Network

Feb 12, 2014 | FCT Assembly announces the appointment of BJ Desai. Based in Northern California, Desai is FCT Assembly’s newest sales representative.

BJ Desai

FCT Assembly’s Tony Lentz to Present during APEX 2014

Feb 05, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced that Tony Lentz will be presenting “Can Nano Coatings Really Improve Stencil Performance?” during the poster session at this year’s IPC APEX EXPO on Wednesday, March 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

FCT Assembly Develops Anti-tombstoning Paste Formulation

Feb 03, 2014 | FCT Assembly is pleased to announce that it now offers a variety of anti-tombstoning solder pastes as an option with each of its solder paste fluxes.

anti-tombstoning solder pastes

Fine Line Stencil Named Licensee of NanoSlic® Coating

Jan 30, 2014 | FCT Assembly announces that Fine Line Stencil is the sole licensee of the NanoSlic® Coating Technology.

FCT Assembly Launches NanoSlic® Gold Stencil

Jan 22, 2014 | FCT Assembly announces the launch of the NanoSlic® Gold stencil. NanoSlic® is the world’s most advanced stencil technology for solder paste printing.

FCT Assembly Celebrates a Decade of Growth

Jan 08, 2014 | FCT Assembly today announced that the company will celebrate 10 years in business in 2014. Founded in April 2004 by Mike Scimeca as a spin-off of Florida CirTech, FCT was established to supply the electronics assembly market with laser cut SMT stencils and high-quality solder products.

 Mike Scimeca

Nano Coating Expert Tony Lentz to Present at SMTA Austin

Nov 20, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that Field Application Engineer Tony Lentz will present at the upcoming SMTA Austin (CTEA) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Norris Conference Center in Austin, TX. Lentz will present “Can Nano Coatings Really Improve Stencil Performance?”

 Field Application Engineer Tony Lentz

FCT Assembly to Participate in SMTA Expo & Tech Forum in LA/Orange County

Oct 31, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that it will both exhibit and present during the upcoming SMTA LA/Orange County Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at The Grand Event Center in Long Beach, CA. Tony Lentz will present “Can Nano Coatings Really Improve Stencil Performance?”

FCT Assembly’s Bob Dervaes to Present during SMTA International 2013

Sep 25, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that Bob Dervaes, VP of technology and engineering, will present “SMT Assembly Challenges and Proven Solutions for Increasing Yields” during Spotlight 4 “Process and Yield Improvement in SMT” at SMTA International in Fort Worth, TX.

FCT Assembly’s Tony Lentz to Present during SMTA International 2013

Sep 16, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that Tony Lentz will be presenting “Can Nano Coatings Really Improve Stencil Performance?” during technical session SMT2 “Performance of Stencil Applied Coatings” at SMTA International in Fort Worth, TX.

FCT Assembly to Demonstrate New Technology for Paste Printing during SMTAI

Sep 13, 2013 | FCT Assembly announces that it will exhibit its new NanoSlic™ stencil in Booth #410 at the upcoming SMTA International Exhibition, scheduled to take place October 15-16, 2013 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas.

Tony Lentz to Present “Can Nano Coatings Really Improve Stencil Performance” at the SMTA Capital Expo & Tech Forum

Aug 14, 2013 | FCT Assembly announces that Field Application Engineer Tony Lentz will present at the upcoming SMTA Capital Expo and Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD.

Growing CM in the Northwest Chooses FCT Assembly for Its Stencil and Solder Paste Needs

Jun 06, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that it has secured an order from a fast-growing contract manufacturer (CM) in the Northwest.

PAC Closes Major Solder Paste Account for FCT Assembly in Southern CA

May 29, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that its representative Production Automation Corp (PAC) closed a new solder paste account for FCT in Southern California.

FCT Assembly’s Technical Support Expert to Present during Joint Workshop in Dallas

May 28, 2013 | FCT Assembly announces that Greg Smith, Regional Sales Manager and Technical Support, will present at a joint cleaning and reliability workshop held in cooperation with Aqueous Technologies, Kyzen and Nordson DAGE.

FCT Assembly Application Engineer Welcomed Into IPC Technical Committees

May 17, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that Field Application Engineer Tony Lentz has joined several IPC task groups.

FCT Assembly Installs New Micrometers to Improve Stencil Accuracy

May 13, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that it has installed new Mitutoyo Deep Throat Micrometers to accurately measure the step etch depth over the entire surface of the stencil.

FCT Assembly Completes Expansion of Fort Collins Facility

May 09, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that it has completed the expansion of its existing Fort Collins, CO facility to accommodate the company’s continued growth.

FCT Assembly to Present New Technology for Paste Printing at the SMTA Toronto Expo

May 07, 2013 | FCT Assembly announces that it will exhibit at the upcoming SMTA Toronto Expo and Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday May 16, 2013 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre in Ontario. Keith Howell, Technical Director at Nihon Superior, will hold a technical presentation on nano silver replacement for high lead solders in semiconductor junctions.

FCT Assembly Wins Solder Paste Evaluation Conducted by Major OEM

May 01, 2013 | FCT Assembly today announced that it won a major OEM in the Northwest with its NL932 lead-free no-clean solder paste. The OEM evaluated six solder paste suppliers.

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