Transition Automation, Inc.
Transition Automation is a pioneering company which develops and sells advanced Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees for SMT printing, and also precision SMT printing systems.
Transition Automation, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of advanced squeegee technology for improving SMT print quality and production yield. Our pioneering efforts have led to many patented and innovative enhancements which have allowed end-users to transition to ever finer and more advanced electronics devices. We continue to develop improvements and are expanding our capabilities to include advanced printing systems, and thick-film and screen-printing enhancements.
Your Printing Process is Critical - Make an intelligent choice with Permalex Edge ® Metal Squeegees
Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees are premium metal squeegees used for SMT and Microelectronics printing applications. Transition Automation, Inc. offers this outstanding line of products to enhance your electronics manufacturing and perfect your lead-free process. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by our no-questions-asked 30-day guarantee and expert customer service. At Transition Automation, Inc. Permalex squeegees are our only business.
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PrinTEK Ultra-Fine Pitch Benchtop SMT Stencil Printer
A highly refined and capable Ultra-Fine Pitch printer suited for all types of Fine Pitch SMT production. PrinTEK I MP-1818 embodies Transition Automation’s 20+ years of expertise in Fine Pitch SMT printing and squeegee design to...
PrinTEK I PPS - Manual SMT Stencil Printer
The PrinTEK i-PPS manual printer features a solid tooling plate shuttle for your pc board and a good stencil mounting platform. This printer is a very accurate tabletop printer with a precision Permalex edge hand squeegee. The equipment provides e...
PrinTEK I APS - Semi-Automatic SMT Stencil Printer
The PrinTEK I Model APS gives you exceptional fine pitch accuracy along with an open design for easy stencil loading and alignment. A precision R-Theta tooling plate is manually loaded and unloaded during the print cycle, and the squeegee stroke a...
PANASONIC SQUEEGEES - PERMALEX RIVETED SHIM ASSEMBLY FOR RUBBER SQUEEGEES
PANASONC Permalex riveted shim assembly for rubber squeegee with 20 degree angle - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-A-6 PANASONC Permalex riveted shim assembly for rubber squeegee with 20 degree...
PANASONIC SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV - REPLACEMENT SQUEEGIE BLADES
Panasonic, Create, KME Squeegee Models - SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV - replacement Permalex blade - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-R2-6 Panasonic, Create, KME Squeegee Models - SPP, SP...
PANASONIC SQUEEGEES MODELS - SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV
PANASONIC squeegee holder and Permalex blade (select machine and machine size below includes paste retainers) - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-[MOD #][SIZE]-6-PR PANASONIC squeegee holder and...
PANASONIC- SP10P-M, SP20P-M, SP22P-M, SP28, SP28P-D (H), SP60, SP60P-M, SP80 KME SQUEEGEES MODELS
Panasonic, Create, KME - SP10P-M, SP20P-M, SP22P-M, SP28, SP28P-D (H), SP60, SP60P-M, SP80 holder and Permalex squeegee blade - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-T-6-PR Panasonic, Create, KME - SP10P-M...
Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade
Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SP18 - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-U2-6 Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SP18 - (7.88 - 9.84 inch) (201 - 250 mm) &nbs...
Panasonic SP18 Holder & Permalex Blade for Model SP18
Panasonic SP18 Holder and Permalex Blade for Model SP18 - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-U-6-PR Panasonic SP18 Holder and Permalex Blade for Model SP18 - (7.88 - 9.84 inch) (201 - 250 mm) ...
Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade
Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SPG - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm) PLX-PAN-V2-6 Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SPG - (7.88 - 9.84 inch) (201 - 250 mm) &...
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Transition Automation to Exhibit Advanced Squeegee Products at SMTA Capital Expo
May 06, 2025 | Transition Automation, Inc. will exhibit advanced squeegee products at the SMTA Capital Expo to be held May 8, 2025, at George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia. The meeting features a focus on SMT printing with presentations by Indium Corporation and Blue-Ring Stencils.
Transition Automation Ships Largest Single Order in Company History
Apr 29, 2025 | Transition Automation, Inc. recently shipped the largest single order for Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees. The international order shipped to a large multinational packaging company located in India. The Permalex products specified by this order will be used in a Security Device application for protecting international products from counterfeiting.
Transition Automation to Showcase Expanding Line of Permalex Squeegee Products at IPC APEX EXPO
Mar 10, 2025 | Transition Automation, Inc. (TA) is exhibiting a full product range of Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees and Holder systems at this year's IPC-Apex trade show. The expanding range includes two variations of holders, the Standard "32", and the Slim-Line 38 – magnetic tool free holder. Additionally, Transition has introduced a new line of Poly-Max polyurethane holder systems for any SMT platform. Transition will exhibit at booth number 2313.
Feb 24, 2025 | Transition Automation, Inc. (TA) has qualified to supply a top tier Space and Satellite Technology provider's SMT Printing Process through multiple large-format orders for Permalex Edge Universal Holder and Blade systems with Soft-Touch Paste Retainers. Through this collaboration spanning the last 12 months, TA has supplied Permalex assemblies for multiple SMT printing platforms including Fuji, MPM-Momentum I, II, and Ersa-VersaPrint. This collaboration highlights a key benefit afforded by Transition's Universal Holder Design: The ability to standardize Blade and Holder systems across multiple platforms.
Transition Automation Receives Notice of Allowance for Patent Related to Tool-Free Squeegee Holder
Jan 13, 2025 | Transition Automation, Inc. is proud to announce that it received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent office for U.S. Patent Application No. 18/408,153. The Title of the Patent is "Squeegee Holder with an Integrated Clamp Bar," which was filed on January 9, 2024. This invention follows the direction that Transition Automation has been moving in the last four years toward better ergonomics and functionality at the squeegee holder.
Transition Automation to Exhibit Advanced SMT Squeegees at SMTAI
Oct 22, 2024 | Transition Automation, Inc. will exhibit a full range of high-performance Permalex Squeegee Blades and Holder Systems at Stand #2458 during SMTA International in Rosemont, IL from October 22-24, 2024. Transition Automation, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and sales of Permalex® Edge Metal Squeegees, holder systems, and advanced SMT printing systems.
Transition Automation, Inc. to Exhibit Full Range of Advanced SMT Squeegees at SMTA Guadalajara
Aug 19, 2024 | Transition Automation, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will showcase advanced SMT squeegees at the upcoming SMTA show in Guadalajara, Mexico this coming September. High on the list of items being displayed is the third generation of Soft-Touch Articulating Paste Retainers, which give SMT Printing Professionals enhanced performance and protection of their stencils during printing. The lineup will includes the company's unique EZ-Clean Frame System, which is a dual storage and carrier system to help maintain clean squeegees free from damage during handling, cleaning and storage. Transition will occupy Stand #211 during this event and will be supported by its long term distributor Seltek International.
Second-Generation Slim-Line 38 Permalex Holder Debuts at APEX
Mar 18, 2024 | Marking the one year anniversary of Transition's Slim-Line 38 squeegee holder introduction, Transition Automation, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the second generation design of this unique premium squeegee system. Plans are in place to exhibit the new generation tools in booth #2138 at the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif.
Transition Receives Large Order for Advanced Squeegees from Rotec BV
Dec 11, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. recently received a large order for Advanced Holder and Blade Assemblies compatible with DEK printers from Rotec BV in Belgium. This order – the third in recent months to Rotec – comes as Transition Automation seeks to realign Permalex distribution with a concentration on high-tier partners.
Transition Automation to Exhibit Advanced SMT Squeegees at Productronica
Nov 13, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. will exhibit a full range of high-performance Permalex Squeegee Blades and Holder Systems in Hall A3, Stand 142 at Productronica in Munich, Germany from November 14-17. In addition to a full range of blades, holders, and paste retainer designs, Transition will display its newest product release – Squeegee-Buddy 2924-4X, the first solution for storing and cleaning squeegees in an ergonomic frame system.
