SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

Indium Corporation Engineers Achieve 100% SMTA Certification and Historic High Score

Feb 27, 2023 | Indium Corporation is proud to continue its legacy of producing the highest quality technical support engineers, benefitting both its global customer base as well as the surface mount technology (SMT) industry. This legacy is evidenced by its current tally of 36 SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association) certified employees as well as the impressive accomplishment of Technical Engineer Carson Burt, who recently achieved a score of 98%--the highest in SMTA history--while earning his SMTA CSMTPE (certified surface mount technology process engineer) certification.

Indium Corporation

Solder pastes, solder preforms, solder spheres, soldering fluxes, electrically-conductive adhesives. All alloys: tin-lead, lead-free, indium alloys, and more.

Utica, New York, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Other

CalcuQuote Signs Rep Agreement with MaRC Technologies

Feb 27, 2023 | CalcuQuote is pleased to announce that it has partnered with MaRC Technologies as its representative in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Texas.

CalcuQuote

CalcuQuote improves the speed and accuracy of your Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) quote.

Dallas, Texas, USA

Pemtron Will Discuss Leading 3D SPI, AOI, CCI & More at the SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum

Feb 27, 2023 | Pemtron Technology is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Plano Event Center in Texas.

Pemtron

Pemtron develops and manufactures 3-D Solder Paste Inspection, 3-D Nano Profilers and Scanning Electron Microscopes

Compton, California, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Electronics Industry Continues to Show Solid Performance Though Materials, Labor and Freight Costs Expected to Rise in 2023

Feb 27, 2023 | IPC issues February Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain report

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Upcoming SMT Processes Certification Dates in North America

Feb 27, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce several upcoming dates and locations for the SMT Processes Certification Program.

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

STI Welcomes Lainee Moore-Manning as an Engineering Intern

Feb 27, 2023 | STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training services, training materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototype development, and contract PCB assembly, welcomes Lainee Moore-Manning as an engineering intern for the current semester.

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry.

Madison, Alabama, USA

Murray Percival Co. Recognized as Rep of the Year by Kurtz ERSA for both Machine Sales and Rework Systems

Feb 27, 2023 | The Murray Percival Company is pleased to announce that it was recognized as rep of the year for both machine sales and rework and inspection by Kurtz ERSA at IPC APEX Expo 2023.

Murray Percival

The Murray Percival Company offers thousands of capital and consumable products for every facet of printed circuit electronics assembly and repair including in-line assembly solutions and MRO items.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

Distributor, Manufacturer's Representative

North American EMS Industry Up 10.1 Percent in January

Feb 27, 2023 | IPC releases EMS industry results for January 2023

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

A New Era of Mobility: Heraeus Electronics Launches New Innolot® 2.0 Solder Paste

Feb 27, 2023 | Heraeus Electronics is pleased to announce the release of its new Microbond® SMT660 Innolot® 2.0 no-clean printing T4 solder paste. The new high reliability, high performance solder paste provides a competitive TCO offering. Based on Heraeus Electronics' proven experience, Innolot 2.0 allows a wide process window, enabling soldering in air with a low defect rate. Additionally, it is designed to offer an optimized formulation for lower costs.

Heraeus

We design and manufacture SMT assembly materials.

W. Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 1.2 Percent in January

Feb 27, 2023 | IPC releases PCB industry results for January 2023

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Data I/O Announces New SentriX Security Provisioning Services in Japan Through Noa Leading Co., Ltd

Feb 27, 2023 | Noa Leading expands device programming services to include security provisioning with the SentriX Deployment Platform to address OEM demand for secure IoT products in the Japan market

Data I/O Corporation

Data I/O is the world's leading provider of manual and automated programming solutions for semiconductor (IC) devices. Data I/O's solutions, software and programming engine ensures devices are programmed correctly every time.

Redmond, Washington, USA

Leading CEM Invests in a High Performance Laser Depaneling System to Future-Proof Production

Feb 27, 2023 | Laser depaneling is one of the most advanced techniques for cutting and separating PCBs from the panel today and is changing how electronic components are manufactured. To ensure production is futureproofed, and products are manufactured to the highest quality, leading CEM, Sellectronics has invested in an innovative system from Altus Group to assist in the process.

Altus Group

The Altus Group is one of the fastest growing distribution companies in east Central Europe. We have a seperate division that refurbishes second user equipment for the electronics industry using our reknowned customer support team.

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Distributor

STI Electronics, Inc. Hires Jon Eaton as Manufacturing Planner

Feb 27, 2023 | STI Electronics, Inc. announces Jon Eaton has been added to the STI Team as Manufacturing Planner.

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry.

Madison, Alabama, USA

SHENMAO Offers Low-Temperature Lead-Free Solder Paste PF735-PQ10-10L for High-Speed Printing

Feb 27, 2023 | SHENMAO America, Inc. has released its PF735-PQ10-10L Low Melting Point Lead-Free Solder Paste. The paste has been designed specifically for the SMT process and is applicable to the high-speed printing process to increase production capacity.

Shenmao Technology Inc.

SHENMAO Technology, Inc. supplier of Pb/Pb-free Solder Pastes, Solder Wire, Solder Bar, Flux, BGA Sphere, Bumping Paste/Flux, PCB Plating Anode, PV Ribbon Electronics Assembly Materials, for over 44 years from 10 world locations.

TaoYuan County, Taiwan

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider

ZESTRON Academy Announces 2023 Cleaning Webinar Schedule

Feb 27, 2023 | ZESTRON is pleased to announce the 2023 Cleaning Webinar Series schedule. ZESTRON Academy continues to educate production line operators, manufacturing and quality control managers as well as process engineers by providing detailed industry knowledge and troubleshooting techniques. All webinars are FREE of charge and will be presented by ZESTRON Academy's experts.

ZESTRON Americas

The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.

Manassas, Virginia, USA

Registration Now Open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 2023

Feb 27, 2023 | Registration is now open for Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) an exclusive, free-of-charge* event for the electrical wire harness, wire, coil winding and cable processing industries, to be held at the Wisconsin Center May 16-18, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

Fine tune your selective soldering with Kurtz Ersa Inc. Training Classes this March

Feb 27, 2023 | Kurtz Ersa Inc. today announced the dates for its upcoming VERSAFLOW 3 Maintenance and Application Training Courses at its Plymouth headquarters. The VERSAFLOW 3 Selective Soldering Level II Maintenance Training Course will be held from Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5 p.m. The VERSAFLOW 3 Selective Soldering Level II Application Training Course will take place Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to Friday, March 17, 2023 at 5 p.m.

kurtz ersa Corporation

Manufacturer of Selective Soldering Systems, Ersascope BGA Inspection Systems, BGA Rework Systems, Soldering Irons, Wave Solder and Reflow Equipment.

Wertheim, Germany

Equipment Dealer / Broker / Auctions

Now Bidding - Electronics Manufacturing Equipment Auction

Feb 23, 2023 | Auction opens today at 8am EST. Auction begins closing February 28th at 1:00pm EST.

Baja Bid

BAJA Bid was founded to form an auction organization with the primary objective of providing an outstanding experience for both our buyers and sellers.

Odessa, Florida, USA

ViTrox is Expanding in Mexico and We Want You on Our Team!

Feb 22, 2023 | Are you someone who is resilient, has strong business acumen, and has a passion for international sales? Interested in becoming part of ViTrox's Mexico team?

ViTrox Technologies

ViTrox is the world's most trusted cutting-edge solutions provider of innovative, advanced and cost-effective automated vision inspection systems & equipment for the semiconductor and electronic packaging industries.

Bandar Cassia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Discover the Wonders of Smart Manufacturing with ViTrox at INATRONICS 2023!

Feb 22, 2023 | ViTrox is excited to announce that we will be having our first co-exhibition of 2023 with our valued Sales Channel Partner, MTSC Solution. This event will be held at the Indonesia International Electronics, Components & Technology Exhibition (INATRONICS) 2023, one of ASEAN's most prospective one-stop platforms for the electronics and component industry. The exhibition will be held at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia, booth number: D1E2-01. It will be a three-day event, held on 2 - 4 March 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (UTC+7).

ViTrox Technologies

ViTrox is the world's most trusted cutting-edge solutions provider of innovative, advanced and cost-effective automated vision inspection systems & equipment for the semiconductor and electronic packaging industries.

Bandar Cassia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

I.C.T | Global SMT Technical Support Trip.

Feb 22, 2023 | Global SMT Technical Support Trip.

I.C.T is a manufacturer from China that offers SMT, DIP, PCBA conformal coating equipment and turnkey solution.

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

Libra Industries Guaymas, Mexico Plant Expands Sheet Metal Vertical Integration Capacity

Feb 20, 2023 | Libra Industries is expanding its footprint and capabilities in its manufacturing facility in Guaymas, Sonora State, Mexico. The capability enhancement includes new state-of-the-art equipment supporting sheet metal fabrication and powder coating.

Libra Industries, Inc.

A leading provider of integrated Electronic Manufacturing Services serving OEM manufacturers dealing with complex or technically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in diverse industries and applications.

Mentor, Ohio, USA

Inovaxe Hires VP of Sales in Europe & Africa

Feb 20, 2023 | Inovaxe today announced the appointment of FX Beorchia as VP Sales for EMEA regions, reporting to Ben Khoshnood, President and founder of Inovaxe Corporation based in South Florida, USA.

Inovaxe Corporation

Inovaxe is focused on developing state-of-the-art Inovative Material Handling Solutions (MHS) for Low-Volume/High-Mix Manufacturing.

Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA

Unique design secures unprecedented stability at 600X magnification on new digital microscope from TAGARNO

Feb 20, 2023 | TAGARNO's new FRONT digital microscopes solves a common problem for microscope operators: interference from nearby vibrations. With its unique design, FRONT significantly reduces camera movements caused by someone walking past the microscope station or vibrations from a nearby machine, creating an excellent user experience.

Tagarno

, Denmark

Unique design secures unprecedented stability at 600X magnification on new digital microscope from TAGARNO

Feb 20, 2023 | TAGARNO's new FRONT digital microscopes solves a common problem for microscope operators: interference from nearby vibrations. With its unique design, FRONT significantly reduces camera movements caused by someone walking past the microscope station or vibrations from a nearby machine, creating an excellent user experience.

Tagarno

, Denmark

Unique design secures unprecedented stability at 600X magnification on new digital microscope from TAGARNO

Feb 20, 2023 | TAGARNO's new FRONT digital microscopes solves a common problem for microscope operators: interference from nearby vibrations. With its unique design, FRONT significantly reduces camera movements caused by someone walking past the microscope station or vibrations from a nearby machine, creating an excellent user experience.

Tagarno

, Denmark

STI Electronics, Inc. Hires Cesar Santos as Kit Room Associate

Feb 20, 2023 | STI Electronics, Inc. announces that Cesar Santos has joined the STI team as Kit Room Associate.

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry.

Madison, Alabama, USA

Meet with KYZEN at the MCA How Clean Is Clean – Aerospace Expo

Feb 20, 2023 | KYZEN will exhibit at the MCA How Clean Is Clean – Aerospace Exhibition, scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, AL. The KYZEN team will discuss the benefits of its METALNOX M6920 VOC Free Solvent Cleaner, METALNOX M6386 Modified Alcohol Solvent Cleaner and METALNOX M6381 Precision Hydrocarbon Solvent Cleaner.

KYZEN Corporation

A leading supplier of precision cleaning chemistries to the worldwide electronics, metal finishing, medical, semiconductor, and optical industries.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Other

CalcuQuote Expands its Services into Canada with The JW Corp.

Feb 20, 2023 | CalcuQuote today announced a new partnership with the JW Corporation. Under the agreement, Jason Wahba will represent CalcuQuote's portfolio of supply chain solutions throughout Canada.

CalcuQuote

CalcuQuote improves the speed and accuracy of your Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) quote.

Dallas, Texas, USA

Datest Expands East Coast Presence with the addition of PIT Equipment Services, LLC

Feb 20, 2023 | Datest announced a representative agreement with Global SMT's award-winning Rep of the Year for 2022, Don Dennison of PIT Equipment Services, LLC on the east coast. Dennison will represent Datest in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.

Datest

Datest: 30 years of testing and test engineering utilizing in-circuit, flying probe, boundary scan, and functional platforms. Also AXI/2D/3D x-ray, CT-scan failure analysis, and bonepile rehab of functional/field failures.

Fremont, California, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

Altus is Ready to Continue on its Growth Path in Ireland

Feb 20, 2023 | Since establishing a dedicated Irish business division less than two years ago, Altus Group is continuing its growth path within the region. With strong sales predicated for the year and an increase in staff planned, progress within this region is expected to increase further in 2023.

Altus Group

The Altus Group is one of the fastest growing distribution companies in east Central Europe. We have a seperate division that refurbishes second user equipment for the electronics industry using our reknowned customer support team.

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Distributor

Solder Recovery Expert EVS International Enters 20th Year

Feb 20, 2023 | EVS International is pleased to announce its 20-year anniversary. The company attributes its contribution to reducing the carbon footprint and providing a rapid ROI as the main drivers of its success over the past 20 years.

EVS International

World Leaders in Solder Recovery.

Cowes, United Kingdom

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

STI Electronics, Inc. Hires Brian Tharp as Quality Manager

Feb 20, 2023 | STI Electronics, Inc. announced that Brian Tharp has been added to the STI Team as Quality Manager.

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry.

Madison, Alabama, USA

SMTVYS Technology Offers CalcuQuote Supply Chain Solutions in Mexico

Feb 20, 2023 | CalcuQuote is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Victor Madero of SMTVYS Technology in Mexico. The leading professional group offers solutions ranging from industrial equipment, spare parts, technical support, consulting, world-known brands of industrial equipment, automation, peripheral devices, electrostatic and discharge (ESD) solutions.

SMTVYS

SMTVYS Company Dedicated to provide Services, solutions & equipment to the manufacturing Industry.

El Paso, Texas, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Distributor, Equipment Dealer / Broker / Auctions, Manufacturer's Representative

Austin American Technology Announces Merger with Aqua Klean Systems

Feb 20, 2023 | Industry leaders in the Electronic Manufacturing field, Austin American Technology (AAT) and Aqua Klean Systems (AKS), are excited to announce a merger. As manufacturers of cleaning equipment, the former competitors have joined forces to become the world's largest and only full-service electronics cleaning equipment manufacturer. Both companies serve the automotive, medical, military and aerospace industries, and this merger is expected to further improve the high level of service clients have come to expect. Operation will continue at both facilities in Austin, TX and Anaheim, CA, while retaining all employees.

Austin American Technology

Austin American Technology engineers and manufactures high performance cleaning systems. Our systems include batch and inline; aqueous and solvent; spray in air and spray under immersion with ultrasonics.

Burnet, Texas, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Winners of IPC Hand Soldering Competition at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023 Announced

Feb 20, 2023 | In conjunction with Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023, IPC hosted the UK regional Hand Soldering Competition in Farnborough, UK., February 7-9, welcoming 27 competitors from 20 European electronics companies. Skilled contestants competed to build an assembly in accordance with IPC-A-610 – Class 3 criteria, and were judged on the functionality of the assembly, compliance with the assembly process, and overall product quality. Contestants were allowed a maximum of one hour to complete the process.

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

SMT Processes Certification and Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference and Exposition Coming to Amsterdam

Feb 20, 2023 | The SMTA is pleased to announce a SMT Processes Certification Program is scheduled for May 22-24, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The program is co-located with the Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference taking place May 23-25, 2023. Both events will be held at the Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport.

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider

I.C.T | Selective Wave Soldering Machine Shipment.

Feb 18, 2023 | I.C.T will continue to bring you the best SMT technical services.

I.C.T is a manufacturer from China that offers SMT, DIP, PCBA conformal coating equipment and turnkey solution.

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

8 Advantages of First Article Inspection Machine

Feb 16, 2023 | In PCB assembly line, the smt first article inspection process is a critical important step. What is first article inspection for PCB?

I.C.T | Flying probe First Article Inspection Machine

I.C.T is a manufacturer from China that offers SMT, DIP, PCBA conformal coating equipment and turnkey solution.

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

ZK Electronic Technology Co.,Limited

Control method of SMT material consumption

Feb 16, 2023 | As the question, I believe this problem is troubling many SMT peoples. In fact, the key to control SMT material consumption is to improve the measures.

We Buy, Sell and Trade SMT Equipmentspecifically JUKI Pick&placement Machine.All equipment leaving our facilities is guaranteed to be fully functional, with no missing parts and in full working .

shenzhen guangzhou , China

I.C.T | Livestream 2.16

Feb 16, 2023 | This time I.C.T team will show you around our factory and talk about our hot sale PCB handling machine.

I.C.T is a manufacturer from China that offers SMT, DIP, PCBA conformal coating equipment and turnkey solution.

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

Consultant / Service Provider, Other

CalcuQuote to Host New Webinar: "Your inventory has doubled – now what?"

Feb 13, 2023 | CalcuQuote is pleased to announce that they will host a webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9AM CT / 4PM CEST. The webinar entitled, "Your inventory has doubled – now what?" will be presented by Chintan Sutaria, Founder and CEO, and Dustin Carlson, Vice President of Growth. The webinar is now open for registration at https://hubs.li/Q01BSqsJ0.

CalcuQuote

CalcuQuote improves the speed and accuracy of your Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) quote.

Dallas, Texas, USA

Murray Percival Co.'s Matt Percival Recognized by ITW EAE

Feb 13, 2023 | The Murray Percival Company is pleased to announce that Matt Percival was recognized for Outstanding Customer Dedication by ITW at IPC APEX Expo 2023!

Murray Percival

The Murray Percival Company offers thousands of capital and consumable products for every facet of printed circuit electronics assembly and repair including in-line assembly solutions and MRO items.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

Distributor, Manufacturer's Representative

STI Recognizes A.J. Orames' 20-Year Anniversary

Feb 13, 2023 | STI Electronics, Inc. announces A.J. Orames' 20-year anniversary. Orames' anniversary was celebrated with a cake shared with all of his colleagues at STI. David Raby, President/CEO, presented him with a certificate in appreciation of his 20 years of dedicated service as well as a monetary & PTO bonus.

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly in the electronics industry.

Madison, Alabama, USA

Altus Confirms the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition was the Best Yet!

Feb 13, 2023 | The team at Altus Group has reported that the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics exhibition was a resounding success this year. With over 9,000 visitors attending the show the company stood out as a leading supplier in their field. As a result they made positive connections with companies from across the country.

Altus Group

The Altus Group is one of the fastest growing distribution companies in east Central Europe. We have a seperate division that refurbishes second user equipment for the electronics industry using our reknowned customer support team.

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Distributor

SCS Coating Specialists Participate in Tech Briefs Webinar on Coatings for Long-Term Performance

Feb 13, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in a Tech Briefs / SAE Media Group webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar entitled, "Conformal Coatings for Product Reliability and Long-term Performance" will be presented by Tim Seifert, Aerospace & Defense Market Manager, and Lamar Young, Technical Manager. The webinar is now open for registration at: scswebinars.com.

Specialty Coating Systems

For over 40 years, Specialty Coating Systems has provided high quality Parylene conformal coating services and expertise to the medical device, electronics, automotive and military/aerospace industries.

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA