Stentech
One of the major suppliers of stencils and pallets to the SMT industry. Stentech offers Electroformed and laser cut stencils, pallets and fixtures.
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer
Electroform Stencils are our specialty.
Stentech is a leading-edge company with the latest in stencil technology. With seven manufacturing facilities and over 130 dedicated and quality driven team members across North America, Stentech once again is ready to "raise the bar" in Quality, Delivery and Service.
Why Electroformed Stencils?
- The smooth trapezoidal sidewalls of an electroformed stencil allow for better paste release compared to polished laser or etched stencils. Electroform stencils provide fine and ultra-fine pitch apertures with paste transfer efficiencies at 95% and above, while minimizing bridging.
- Since the process occurs at an atomic scale, the aperture tolerances are in the micron range. Typically, +/- 10 microns (.0004") are achieved.
- Electroform foils are harder than full hard stainless steel of comparable thickness, providing for longer stencil life (hardness 500 Hv and greater). This durability is advantageous for high-volume runs.
- Nickel has a lower coefficient of friction compared to stainless steel, which allows for a better roll of the solder paste and decreases wear on squeegee blades.
- Allows for thinner stencils due to the increase in paste transfer efficiencies.
- Can mean an increase in production yields due to lower numbers of re-works.
- Stencils and foils can be produced in a non-standard thickness, if required, as well as step up, step down, and recessed areas (i.e. 2.4, 4.2, 5.7 etc)
- Large aperture counts can be completed faster and more efficiently with an electroform stencil due to the electroform process itself. This allows for a denser image area without any distortion due to heat transfer caused by laser cutting. (pad count: 1 to unlimited)
Stentech Postings
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Although emulsion screens are one of the oldest forms of printing, they remain the most versatile to this day. Emulsion screens are made from a frame. Mesh is stretched onto this frame, and the mesh is then imaged ready for printing....
Inspection templates enhance the visual inspection process by guiding the operator's eye to a specific location on the board to check for the presence and correctness of components. Stentech uses state-of-the-art laser machinery to...
Pressfit fixtures are used to support products during the insertion or assembly process. During this operation, a considerable amount of force is required to insert the connector into the board. Stentech's design allows for c...
Stentech's Vacuum Plates provide support for the circuit board during the assembly process. Because we now manufacture highly complex and dense boards, this has become critical to avoid warping, sagging, and bending of the board....
Surface Mount Process Carriers
Surface Mount Process Carriers are engineered to completely fixture a circuit board during the overall assembly process. These carriers are made of high-temperature semi-conductive composite materials, used from start to finish in the assembly pro...
Stentech has advanced capabilities in machining and drilling composite materials. Stentech can provide a wide range of manufacturing solutions for wave solder pallets that are custom-engineered and manufactured to each client's specifications....
Stentech's frame-manufacturing department can make any shape and size according to our customers' needs. Frames can be made of aluminium, steel, plastic and most any kind of material. Frames can be cast, formed, welded, screwed, and/or bol...
Stentech has its very own high quality stencil rolls, designed for use in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and screen printing lines. These rolls are designed to keep stencil apertures clear of paste residues during the automatic screen printing pro...
SMT Mini Stencils / PCB Rework Stencils
Stentech produces mini stencils; small stencils that are used mainly for BGA re-work. Mini stencils are designed to deposit precise amounts of solder paste for single BGA footprints on loaded PCBs. These precision stencils mimic the footprint and...
Stentech has the technical ability to manufacture step stencils in both single process and dual process. Today's complex PCBs with the various components require different solder paste volumes. Stentech has the technical expertise to optimize...
42 news releases »
StenTech and BlueRing Stencils Merge to Revolutionize SMT Stencils & Tooling Manufacturing
Apr 29, 2025 | StenTech, the industry leader in SMT printing solutions, is proud to announce its strategic merger with BlueRing Stencils, bringing together two of the most technologically advanced suppliers in precision manufacturing. This partnership combines over 50 years of expertise to drive innovation, efficiency, and reliability across the industry.
StenTech to Showcase StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Stencils at APEX 2025
Feb 24, 2025 | StenTech® Inc. will exhibit in Booth 1242 at the upcoming 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. StenTech will showcase its revolutionary StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Stencils, which utilize cutting-edge Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology to set new benchmarks in SMT production performance.
StenTech Welcomes Jordan Owens as Chief Financial Officer
Jan 27, 2025 | StenTech Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Owens, MBA, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Jordan commenced his duties at StenTech's headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and brings with him a wealth of expertise in financial leadership and strategic growth.
StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Stencils Launched in the USA, Setting New Standards for SMT Production
Nov 25, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is proud to announce the U.S. launch of its StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Stencils, a groundbreaking Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology that optimizes SMT production by enhancing precision, durability, and productivity. With 98% transfer efficiency, StenTech BluPrint™ maintains consistent performance across high-volume runs of up to 50,000 prints, reducing cleaning cycles by up to 300%. This advanced coating supports complex PCB designs with lower area ratios, resulting in fewer disruptions, minimized defects, and higher throughput.
StenTech Wins Third Award for Award for Innovative StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Surface Treatment
Nov 04, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Global Technology Award in the category of Best Product - North America for its groundbreaking StenTech BluPrint™ PVD. This award recognizes StenTech's new surface treatment that significantly enhances the performance and durability of SMT stencils. The award was announced at a Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2024 ceremony during SMTA International.
StenTech Showcases Innovative StenTech BluPrint™ Coating at SMTA International
Sep 30, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is excited to announce its participation at SMTA International, where it will be exhibiting the new StenTech BluPrint™ vapor deposition coating technique at Booth 3025. The event is scheduled to take place Oct. 22-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
StenTech Wins Prestigious 2024 Mexico Technology Award for Innovative Stencil Surface Treatment
Sep 16, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Mexico Technology Award for its innovative StenTech BluPrint™ CVD Surface Treatment in the category of 'Screen/Stencil Printing Consumables'. The award was presented during a ceremony at SMTA Guadalajara on September 11, 2024, and is hosted by Mexico EMS, the foremost Spanish-language publication in the electronics manufacturing industry.
StenTech to Exhibit Revolutionary StenTech BluPrint™ at SMTA Guadalajara
Aug 19, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is pleased to announce the exhibition of its groundbreaking StenTech BluPrint™ vapor deposition coating technique at Booth 834 during SMTA Guadalajara. The event is scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2024 at Expo Guadalajara Salón Jalisco.
Jul 08, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of SilvaCo as its new sales representative partner for the Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona territories. With three decades of experience serving the SMT industry, SilvaCo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. StenTech looks forward to collaborating with the SilvaCo team to provide customers in these regions with exceptional service and products.
StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Surface Treatment showcased at SMTA Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum
Jun 10, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is excited to announce its participation at the SMTA Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The company's local team in Mexico will be present to discuss the advanced StenTech BluPrint™ PVD (Physical Vapor Deposited) Surface Treatment, engineered to enhance SMT processes, improve stencil performance and longevity, and streamline production.
