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SMTnet Express, October 30, 2025, Subscribers: 26,398, Companies: 12,459, Users: 29,837

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

BENEFITS OF INERT GAS SOLDERING FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY PROCESSES

This review of inert atmosphere for the electronics assembly processes will look at the benefits and attempt to close the gap on some of the misconceptions of using inert gases for electronics assembly. We will look at the reasons for using nitrogen and the cost benefits that come with the use of this inert atmosphere gas. As part of this review ...

Credit: Air Products

Selective soldering in an optimized nitrogen atmosphere

In PCB circuit assemblies the trend is moving to more SMD components with finer pitch connections. The majority of the assemblies still have a small amount of through hole (THT) components. Some of them can't withstand high reflow temperatures, while others are there because of their mechanical robustness. In automotive applications these THT components are ...

Credit: Vitronics Soltec

Selective Soldering: A need for Innovation and Development

Selective soldering utilises a nozzle to apply solder to components on the underside of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This nozzle can be moved to either perform dips (depositing solder to a single component) or draws (applying solder to several components in a single movement). The selective soldering methodology thereby allows ...

Credit: Pillarhouse International Ltd.

Effects of an Appropriate PCB Layout and Soldering Nozzle Design on Quality and Cost Structure in Selective Soldering Processes

The globalization of markets results in stronger competition with clearly noticeably cost pressure. For companies producing electronic equipment it is therefore of existential importance to reduce production costs whilst maintaining a consistently high quality level of the manufactured products. Manual repair soldering that is ...

Credit: SEHO Systems GmbH

Solutions for Selective Soldering of High Thermal Mass and Fine-Pitch Components

The selective soldering process has evolved to become a standard production process within the electronics assembly industry, and now accommodates a wide variety of through-hole component formats in numerous applications. Most through-hole components can be easily soldered with the selective soldering process without difficulty, however ...

Credits: Nordson SELECT

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

Replacement for MPM UP-2000 HiE -- Hello. My MPM UP-2000 HiE is slowly "ending" :( What do you suggest instead? The best available in Europe, with service, etc. Also used. We only use stecils on a 584 x 584 mm frame.

SIPLACE FINE CALIBRATION SET 00343710-02 (old Siemens Calibration Set) - Product Manual/Additional Information? -- I inherited this old piece of calibration equipment and cannot find any further information regarding it's use. I'm mostly looking for a manual or insight as to whether or not people still use this style of calibration equipment.

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

Seika Machinery Partners with Seika Sangyo GmbH to Showcase Advanced SMT and Testing Solutions at productronica 2025 Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, today announced that Michelle Ogihara will be supporting Seika Sangyo GmbH, its sister company based in Dusseldorf, Germany, in Booth A1.430 at productronica 2025, taking place November 18 to 21 at Messe Munchen in Munich, Germany.... Seika Machinery, Inc.
Sono-Tek Showcases Industry-Leading Spray Fluxing Solutions at productronica 2025 Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK), a leading manufacturer of precision ultrasonic coating solutions, will be exhibiting at productronica 2025, taking place November 18 to 21 in Munich, Germany. The company will showcase its advanced spray fluxing systems for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing at Booth A4.145.... SONO-TEK CORPORATION
Altus Group Adds Scienscope's Newest Flagship X-ray Inspection System to its Portfolio Altus Group, a leading distributor of advanced electronics assembly equipment in the UK and Ireland, will be adding the Xspection 6600 to its inspection portfolio as its flagship Scienscope offering, supporting Scienscope as they unveil the system at Productronica 2025. The system's advanced feature enables allow Altus to cater to applications that need a stronger penetration, larger magnification and a larger board size, representing a significant leap forward in non-destructive testing capabilities for high-density PCB and advanced package inspection.... Altus Group
New Event Announced: AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium The SMTA is pleased to announce a new technical event organized for the electronics manufacturing industry. The AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium will be held November 6, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona, at the Avondale Conference Center.... Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

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New Event Announced: AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium

The SMTA is pleased to announce a new technical event organized for the electronics manufacturing industry. The AI Meets Electronics Manufacturing Symposium will be held November 6, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona, at the Avondale Conference Center....

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

Wiring the World Together: IPC and WHMA Unveil Global Wire Harness Competitions and Championship

IPC, in collaboration with the Wiring Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA), has organized the first-ever World Wire Harness Competitions and Championship. Regional country competitions will take place between March and December 2025 and final championship will be held at IPC's Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) event scheduled January 29 to 30, 2026, in Bangalore, India. The global initiative promotes industry's best practices and strengthens the skilled workforce behind cable and wire harness assembly....

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