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Gen3 Systems is a specialist manufacturer of test and measurement equipment used to help predict reliability of electronic circuits and systems in the field.

Farnborough Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Gen3's Dr Chris Hunt, CTO submits an insightful paper to the journal of Surface Mount Technology

Jun 28, 2022 | Gen3 a British manufacturer of testing and measuring the electronics industry announced that Dr Chris Hunt, CTO, has written a paper for SMTA on a gage study of an intercomparison evaluation to implement the use of fine-pitch test patterns for surface insulation resistance (sir) testing of solder fluxes.

Gen3's CTO Dr Chris Hunt

GEN3 provides the solution for Printed Circuit Board Assembly for Stewart Technology Ltd

May 30, 2022 | Gen3 supplies two Nordson Cerno 300.1S Selective Soldering Systems at Stewart Technology's production facility in Tweedbank, Galashiels, Scotland.

John Robertson MD & Graham Dickson shaking hands after a successful installation

Gen3's Dr Chris Hunt, CTO to Present at SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference

May 05, 2022 | Gen3 a British manufacturer of testing and measuring the electronics industry announced that Dr Chris Hunt, CTO, will present during the SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference.

Dr Chris Hunt, CTO of GEN3

Gen3's Dr Chris Hunt, CTO to Present at SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference

May 05, 2022 | Gen3 a British manufacturer of testing and measuring the electronics industry announced that Dr Chris Hunt, CTO, will present during the SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference.

Dr Chris Hunt, CTO of GEN3

Gen3 provides key tools for electric vehicles

Mar 23, 2022 | UK Manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for the electronics industry, GEN3 is working overtime to produce enough of its systems to meet the rapidly growing demand for both their AutoSIR2+ and AutoCAF2+ Systems.

Gen3 AutoCAF2+ System

Gen3 provides key tools for electric vehicles

Mar 23, 2022 | UK Manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for the electronics industry, GEN3 is working overtime to produce enough of its systems to meet the rapidly growing demand for both their AutoSIR2+ and AutoCAF2+ Systems.

Gen3 AutoCAF2+ System

Gen3 Systems announces product line up for Southern Manufacturing 2022

Jan 25, 2022 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit on stand L160 at Southern Manufacturing, scheduled to take place February 8th – 10th at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire.

GEN3 Expansion to Meet Demand

Mar 09, 2021 | As electronic production test and measurement policies come into place, the demand for equipment to enable manufacturers to fulfil their obligations increases.

NEW: AutoSIR2 + and AutoCAF2+ Optimising Test Flexibility

Dec 13, 2018 | SIR and CAF testing have become significant demands by the industry in the drive to improve and enhance electronic circuit reliability.

Gen3 Systems NEW AutoCAF2+ System

Gen3 Systems appoints Emma Hudson as their CTO

Nov 01, 2018 | Gen3 Systems, a British manufacturer that exports globally, especially to China and SE Asia, is proud to announce the appointment of Emma Hudson as Chief Technology Officer.

Gen3 System supplies the Nordson SELECT Novo 460 PD Selective Soldering System for Custom Interconnect Ltd’s production facility in Andover.

Aug 06, 2018 | Gen3 System supplies the Nordson SELECT Novo 460 PD Selective Soldering System for Custom Interconnect Ltd’s production facility in Andover. The Nordson SELECT Selective Soldering Systems have been honoured with prestigious awards for innovation and excellence. With over 25 years experience in electronics manufacturing they’re proven both a highly experienced and a devoted team to perform flawlessly tailored products.Nordson SELECT have risen to become the foremost worldwide supplier of Selective Soldering Systems.

Gen3 Systems partners with Mike Shepherd of Peritia, LLC to be an additional distributor in the USA

Jul 04, 2018 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peritia, LLC as its distributor for the USA

Mike Shepherd, Managing Director of Peritia, LLC.

Gen3 Systems announces product line up for Southern Manufacturing

Jan 16, 2018 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit on stands F35 and F60 at Southern Manufacturing, scheduled to take place February 6th – 8th at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire.

Gen3 Systems newly appointed Distributor for Nordson SELECT Selective Soldering Equipment

Sep 25, 2017 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce its formal appointment as exclusive distributor in UK and Ireland for Nordson SELECT Selective Soldering Systems.

Gen3 Systems’ Graham Naisbitt to join the LIVE panel discussions for Cleaning and Cleanliness Testing at SMTAi on Wednesday the 20th September 10am.

Sep 06, 2017 | Global SMT & Packaging will be hosting a number of in-depth panel discussions on key topics concerning the industry today at SMTAi Conference at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL from September 19 – 21st September.

Graham Naisbitt, Managing Director of Gen3

Gen3 Systems announces product line up for Southern Manufacturing

Mar 07, 2017 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit on stands J19 and J20 at Southern Manufacturing, scheduled to take place March 21st – 23rd at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire.

Gen3 Systems to Present SIR Intercomparison to Validate the use of a Fine Pitch Pattern

Feb 09, 2017 | FARNBOROUGH, UK ― February 2017 ― Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that its Chief Technology Officer Dr Chris Hunt will present the paper titled “SIR intercomparison to validate the use of fine pitch pattern” at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO. The presentation will be held during the session titled “SIR/Flux Reliability” on Tuesday the 14th February between 15:30 – 17:00pm in location 4.

Gen3 Systems AutoSIR 2 equipment

Gen3 Systems to Present Research Conducted with Robert Bosch at Apex

Jan 26, 2017 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that its Production Manager Mark Routley will present the paper titled “Process Control of Ionic Contamination achieving 6-Sigma Criteria in the assembly of Electronic Circuits” alongside Dr Pierre Eckold of Robert Bosch at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO.

Mr Mark Routley, Production Manager of Gen3 Systems

Gen3 Systems will present the NEW, Award-Winning CM Series and AutoSIR/CAF 2 test systems at IPC APEX 2017

Jan 09, 2017 | Gen3 Systems Limited will exhibit in Booth #3136 with Ascentech, LLC at the 2017 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 14-16, 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Gen3 and Ascentech will demonstrate the new CM+ Series and AutoSIR 2/AutoCAF 2.  

Gen3 Systems Appoints Dr. Chris Hunt as Its Chief Technology Officer

Oct 25, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited today announced the appointment of Christopher Hunt, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Hunt joins Gen3 with a range of practical, academic and on-the-job experience working with key players from a wide range of disciplines, including materials science, physics and chemistry.

Christopher Hunt, Ph.D.,  as Chief Technology Officer.

British Manufacturer & Distributor Gen3 Systems Launches Revamped Website

Oct 17, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited has launched its new website: www.gen3systems.com. The new site has been given a complete makeover and updated with the latest information about Gen3 and its products.

Gen3 Systems to Exhibit Its Cleaning & Contamination Systems with Ascentech at SMTAI

Aug 31, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited will exhibit in Booth #219 with Ascentech, LLC at SMTA International, scheduled to take place Sept. 27-28, 2016 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Gensonic Stencil Cleaning, system.

Gen3 Systems Installs Temperature & Humidity Test Chamber at Its UK Testing Facility

Aug 28, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited has installed a second chamber due to the increase in demand for its Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) and Conductive Anodic Filament Monitoring (CAF) test services. The new Temperature (& Humidity) Chamber (Platinous J Series) takes Gen3’s in-house testing facility to the next level.

Temperature (& Humidity) Chamber (Platinous J Series).

Gen3 Systems helps boost Microtek Laboratory China’s testing capability on SIR and CAF Testing

Apr 26, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, sees a significant increase in demand for its redesigned line of Surface Insulation Resistance Testers (AutoSIR) and Conductive Anodic Filament Monitoring Testing System (AutoCAF).

Surface Insulation Resistance Testers (AutoSIR ).

Gen3 Systems Invites Customers to Learn About Solderability Testing at S.E.E. Stockholm

Apr 12, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the S.E.E. show in Stockholm, scheduled to take place April 19-21 at the Kista Expo Center. Gen3 will showcase its solderability and contamination testers with its Swedish distributor, ESD Centre, in Booth CO2:30.

CM22+.

Gen3 Systems Sees Fast-Growing Customer Base for the CM Series

Feb 23, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited has seen a fast-growing customer base for the CM Series in the beginning of Q1 2016. Gen3 Systems was awarded, for the second consecutive time, ‘European Product of the Year’ from Global SMT & Packaging magazine – this time for the new CM Series redesign. The redesign was developed by Mark Routley and the Gen3 team.

Gen3 Systems Announces Product Lineup for Southern Manufacturing

Feb 02, 2016 | Gen3 Systems Limited is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Booth E19 at Southern Manufacturing, scheduled to take place Feb. 9-11, 2016 at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire.

ContaminometerTM ,CM22+.

Gen3 Systems’ CM Series Awarded Best European Product during Productronica

Nov 14, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited announces that it was awarded a 2015 Global Technology Award in the category of Best Product – Europe for its CM Series of Contaminometers™. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 ceremony that took place at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany during Productronica.

CM Series of Contaminometers.

Gen3 Systems announces an entirely new design of the CM Series at productronica

Oct 21, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited is pleased to introduce a totally new design of the Contaminometer (CM Series Process Ionic Contamination Testers) it will be released in Hall A4, Booth 470 at the productronica International Trade Fair, scheduled to take place Nov. 10-13, 2015 at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany. Gen3 will be exhibiting alongside its German Distributor, Stannol GmbH.

CM Series at productronica.

Gen3 Systems partners with Sharetech Pte Ltd in Southeast Asia

Oct 21, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharetech Pte Ltd as its exclusive distributor for Southeast Asia.  

Mr. Richard Mok.

Gen3 Systems Extends Distribution Agreement with Partnertec in Benelux

Oct 11, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited is pleased to announce that it has re-signed its distribution agreement with Partnertec in Benelux for an additional two years. Gen3 has been working with Partnertec for the past three years.

Partnertec in Benelux.

Gen3 Systems’ Products to be Displayed by Ascentech LLC at SMTAI in Booth #219 and at the Special SMTAi Feature Area

Sep 30, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited will exhibit both GEN3 Systems’ products and Optilia Inspection equipment in Booth #219 at the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition, scheduled to take place Sep. 29 - 30, 2015 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Ascentech LLC also will participate in the SMTA International – National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Defect Database Live Solder Paste and Solder Joint Automatic Inspection Experience on the show floor. The experience is free to attend and is supported by CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Magazine, SMTA and NPL.

GENSONIC Ultra-Sonic Stencil Cleaner.

Gen3 Systems Marks 30 Years as a Provider of Solderability, SIR, CAF and Cleanliness Testing

Mar 05, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited is pleased to announce the company’s 30th anniversary. Since 1985, Gen3 Systems has been providing training and comprehensive in-house services for solderability, SIR, CAF and cleanliness testing.

Director Graham Naisbitt.

Gen3 Systems to Exhibit New SIR and CAF Systems with Ascentech LLC at the IPC APEX EXPO

Feb 02, 2015 | Gen3 Systems Limited today announced that it will exhibit at the IPC APEX EXPO alongside its North American Distributor Ascentech LLC. Gen3 Systems will be present on Booth #1028 at the IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 24-26, 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, and will introduce new and improved products for electronics manufacturing at the trade show.

AutoSIR 2 Measurement system.

GEN3 Systems to Showcase MEK’s In-Line Bottom Side PCB Inspection at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics - Stand L28

Jan 28, 2015 | Gen3 Systems will showcase MEK’s (Marantz Business Electronics) SpectorBOX “Bottom-Up” 3D Modular AOI system at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, FIVE, Farnborough February 10-12, 2015. The system replaces traditional board flipping alternatives in less space and at a lower cost.

SpectorBOX.

Gen3 Systems Installs MBTech NC25 PCB Cleaner at Briton EMS

Dec 16, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce the successful installation of the MBTech NC25 PCB Cleaning System at Briton EMS’ facility in Bedford, England. Briton EMS purchased the MBTech NC25 Conveyorised Batch Cleaning Machine from Gen3 Systems.

Simon Naylor, Manufacturing Director of Briton EMS.

Gen3 Systems Sponsors IPC Europe High-Reliability Forum

Oct 01, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limited sponsors the IPC Europe High-Reliability Forum, scheduled to take place Oct. 14-15, 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Gen3 Systems Announces the Next Generation of Solder saver

Jul 23, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limited announces the new and improved Solder saver.

Mictrotek Laboratories to Open European Test Lab at Gen3 Systems’ Facility

Apr 02, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limitedtoday announced joint plans to open a new European Test Lab in Q3 2014.

Gen3 Systems to Exhibit with Ascentech LLC at the IPC APEX EXPO

Feb 19, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limited will be exhibiting at IPC APEX EXPO alongside their American Distributor, Ascentech LLC, They will be present on Booth #2541 at the IPC APEX Expo.

The MUST System 3 is the latest technological evolution of the original Multicore Universal Solderability Tester (MUST) that grandfathered all modern solderability test standards. It remains the unquestioned industry benchmark for solderability testing.

Gen3 Systems Brings Revolutionary Cleaning Technology to NEW in South Africa

Feb 13, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limited today announced that they will exhibit at National Electronics Week (NEW) ADEC Expo South Africa, scheduled to take place March 11-12, 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. Quamba Technologies, Gen3’s South African Distributor, will be exhibiting alongside Gen3 and will be displaying the European Product of the Year, the Gensonic Stencil Cleaning system.

Gen3 Systems to Bring Industry-Leading Electronic Test and Production Equipment to Southern Manufacturing

Jan 30, 2014 | Gen3 Systems Limited today announced that it will exhibit at Southern Manufacturing 2014 on stand K38. Southern Manufacturing is scheduled to take place on February 12-13, 2014 at FIVE in Farnborough, Hampshire.

 MEK PowerSpector 350

Gen3 Systems’ Gensonic Stencil Cleaner Named Best European Product 2013 during Productronica

Nov 13, 2013 | Gen3 Systems Limited today announced it’s winning a 2013 Global Technology Award in the category of ‘Best European Product’ for its Gensonic Stencil Cleaning System.

Gen3 Systems to Exhibit with Stannol at productronica

Nov 08, 2013 | Gen3 Systems will exhibit with its distributor, Stannol, in Hall A4, Stand 470 at the productronica International Trade Fair.

CM11+ Contaminometer Cleanliness Tester
Jade Series Selective Soldering Machines

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