Mar 21, 2012 
The IPC APEX 2012 trade show in San Diego was an outstanding success for Assembléon. Assembléon’s latest innovation in pick & place equipment, iFlex, had it's official North America introduction and was well received. iFlex is unique in combining quality, flexibility, efficiency and cost control in one single machine, thus fulfilling the wishes and needs of today’s industry. The reaction from those attending the show was very enthusiastic, confirming Assembleon’s vision regarding the latest advancements in its intelligent and flexible pick & place machine.
Confirmation also came from Circuits Assembly, recognizing the iFlex with a New Product Innovation (NPI) award in the Component Placement - Multifunction category. The NPI Award recognizes leading new products during the past twelve months.
Assembléon was also rewarded for its customer service, receiving Circuits Assembly’s Service Excellence Award. This award recognizes companies with the highest customer service ratings, as judged by their own customers.
Last but not least, Assembléon’s senior product marketing manager Mark Maas received the Distinguished Committee Service Award “in appreciation and recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of IPC-9850A, Surface Mount Placement - Equipment Characterization”.
Assembléon’s next focus is on Nepcon Shanghai (April 25 - 27, booth 1D20), where iFlex will complete its worldwide introduction.
Assembléon is a world leader in surface-mount pick & place solutions for the electronics industry, designing and manufacturing equipment for the global market. Based in Veldhoven, The Netherlands, Assembléon has an extensive global sales and support network. The company was founded by Royal Philips Electronics.
