Company Information:
Feb 14, 2011 | Christopher Associates/Koki Solder announces that Jasbir Bath, Consulting Engineer, will give a presentation about Head-in-Pillow Component Soldering Defects at the upcoming LA/O.C. SMTA Chapter Dinner, scheduled to take place Thursday, February 17, 2011 at JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery in Anaheim, CA at 7 p.m.
Feb 10, 2011 | Christopher Associates Inc. introduces the Machvision Hole Doctor - II, the most advanced hole verification system on the market.
Jan 26, 2011 | Christopher Associates announced today the introduction of Koki’s S01X7C48-M500 High-Reliability Low-Ag Lead-Free Solder Paste. In response to the rise in the cost of metal, particularly silver, Koki has developed a lower cost alternative.
Jan 05, 2011 | Christopher Associates announces that Tonsan, Asia’s leading manufacturer of photovoltaic sealants and potting compounds, held an opening ceremony attended by more than 500 of Asia’s top manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry leaders at its new, dedicated photovoltaic sealants factory in China’s Suzhou County.
Dec 23, 2010 | Christopher Associates today announced that Csun Manufacturing will likely see consolidated revenues grow 20-30 percent in 2011 according to company president Webber Wong. The growth is expected to be driven by rising demand from the semiconductor, solar and touch screen panel segments.
Dec 07, 2010 | Christopher Associates announced today the introduction of Koki’s SB6N58-A730 Low Temperature Lead-Free Solder Paste. SB6N58-A730 paste has a melting point of 201-210°C. The paste also demonstrates extremely high thermal shock durability.
Dec 01, 2010 | Christopher Associates introduces the S3X-BF70M and 200N series wafer bumping pastes. The pastes exhibit a high definition over time and at elevated temperatures.
Nov 12, 2010 | Christopher Associates announces the sale of its 250th solder paste inspection system in North America. Magna E-Car Systems, a recently formed joint venture between Magna International and the Stronach Trust, recently purchased a KY-8030-3.
Nov 10, 2010 | Christopher Associates will showcase its latest inspection solutions at the upcoming SMTA Nutmeg Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Southbury, CT.
Nov 02, 2010 | Christopher Associates today announced the US introduction of Koki’s S3X48-M500 and S3X48-M500C Printable No-Clean Lead-Free Solder Pastes. Originally designed and formulated for superior head-in-pillow performance, the pastes also exhibit exceptional wetting and printing.
Nov 01, 2010 | Christopher Associates today announced that the company now carries Koki’s Surface Mount Adhesives (SMAs). The silica-filled epoxies are ideal for chip attachment during wave solder and double-sided reflow.
Oct 30, 2010 | Christopher Associates announces that the company participated in five technical sessions during the recent SMTA International exhibition, which took place October 24-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Oct 08, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. today announced that with current bookings, Q4 of 2010 looks very positive across industries and product lines. With strong orders in printed circuits, PCB Assembly and green technologies for equipment and materials, the company has seen an increase of more than 50 percent with respect to 2009 results.
Oct 04, 2010 | Christopher Associates is pleased to announce that it will display an extensive range of new technologies in Booth #333 at the upcoming Solar Power International, scheduled to take place October 12-14, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Oct 01, 2010 | Christopher Associates will display a comprehensive portfolio of exciting new technologies in booth #214 at the upcoming SMTA International, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Sep 29, 2010 | Christopher Associates/Koki Solder announce that Jasbir Bath will present a paper titled “An Investigation into the Development of Tin-Lead and Lead-Free Solder Pastes to Reduce Voiding in Large Contact Area Power Transistor/QFN Type Components” at the upcoming SMTAI Technical Conference, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Sep 27, 2010 | Christopher Associates/Koki Solder announces that Jasbir Bath will present a paper titled “An Investigation into the Development of Lead-Free Solder Paste for Package on Package (PoP) Component Manufacturing Applications” at the upcoming SMTAI Technical Conference, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Sep 26, 2010 | Christopher Associates/Beijing Tonsan Adhesive Co. Ltd. announces that Jasbir Bath will present a paper titled “An Evaluation of Sealants used in Photovoltaic (PV) Module Manufacture” at the upcoming AIMS/Harsh Environments Symposium at the SMTAI Technical Conference, scheduled to take place October 25-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Aug 09, 2010 | As part of Christopher Associates’ ongoing enhanced technical support program for Koh Young Technology solder paste inspection systems, the company will host an advanced training seminar in Orlando, FL on October 28-29, 2010, immediately following the SMTA International Conference and Exhibition.
Jul 29, 2010 | Christopher Associates announces that a Bay area thin film photovoltaic manufacturing company recently adopted the Japan Unix ‘Unisonik’ soldering system for its large panel soldering needs.
Jul 16, 2010 | Christopher Associates announces that following an agreement with Zero Defects Inc., it will represent Seica’s electrical test systems for bare PCBs throughout Southern California.
Jul 12, 2010 | Christopher Associates is proud to have sponsored a recent study conducted by noted industry expert Chrys Shea. The research identified the root causes of defects in the stencil printing process.
Jul 09, 2010 | Christopher Associates today announced that it will exhibit the Zoomlight high performance FFC/PET/FFC backsheet material for photovoltaic module manufacturing in booth #9247 at the upcoming Intersolar North America exhibition, scheduled to take place July 13-15, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Jul 08, 2010 | Christopher Associates announces that Koh Young’s KY8030-3 has established its credentials as the best and most cost-effective solder paste inspection system in the North American market with several key “wins” in the past 90 days with small, mid-sized and large manufacturers in several market sectors.
Jul 02, 2010 | A new engineering and management association for engineers, managers and other professionals in the solar and related industries will hold its first general meeting in San Francisco on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 1-5 p.m.
Jun 21, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. will be exhibiting at Intersolar North America 2010 in San Francisco’s Moscone Center West Hall from July 13-15, Level 3, booth 9247. The company will display a comprehensive portfolio of new technologies.
Jun 21, 2010 | On Thursday, June 10, 30 engineers and photovoltaic manufacturing professionals met at Flextronics Inc.’s campus in Milpitas, California to discuss the formation of a new professional association to advance the photovoltaic engineering and related manufacturing professions. Such an association would address research, education, industry standards, and training.
Jun 04, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. announces that it now ships qualification samples of the Jolywood FFC-JW30 advanced photovoltaic backsheet material. Using patented technology, Jolywood has achieved a breakthrough in environmental resistance and electrical performance.
May 29, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. today introduced a powerful new yield improvement tool for the solder paste printing process. SPC+ Software, developed by Koh Young Technology, is a high-functionality statistical process control (SPC) package that can be run on the system or offline. The new software is included free of charge on all new Koh Young equipment.
May 20, 2010 | GAINESVILLE, GA - Count On Tools Inc., a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, announces that the company is now manufacturing ACE Bullet nozzles for the KISS range of selective soldering machines.
May 20, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. announces that a new professional association serving engineers and management in the photovoltaic cell and module manufacturing industries has been proposed. A formation meeting will be held on June 10, 2010 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Flextronics Corporation in Milpitas, CA.
May 06, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. introduces Tonsan’s 1523 Rail Bonding Sealant. The sealant was introduced this week during the SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai, China.
Apr 12, 2010 | Christopher Associates introduces the Japan Unix Uni-Cyclone Centrifugal Mixer/Defoamer for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics, paints and coatings, and dental industries.
Apr 11, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc. announces the introduction of the CSL-A25T Cut Sheet Laminator from C Sun Manufacturing Company. C Sun, Asia’s largest manufacturer of imaging, curing, and photo resist lamination systems, developed the CSL-A25T for flexible and thin core substrates.
Apr 11, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc., a leading supplier of materials and technology to the photovoltaic manufacturing industry, today announced an agreement to distribute photovoltaic backing films from Jolywood (Suzhou) Solar Materials Technology Co. Ltd.
Apr 10, 2010 | Christopher Associates Inc., one of North America’s leading high technology engineering services and distribution companies, today announced the addition of Bruce L. Barton to the company’s applications engineering team.
Mar 30, 2010 | Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and photovoltaic industries announces that Jasbir Bath, Consulting Engineer with Christopher Associates/Koki Solder, will moderate Session S23, titled "Low Silver Alloys,: at the upcoming IPC/APEX conference and exhibition.
Mar 27, 2010 | Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and photovoltaic industries, will exhibit a comprehensive portfolio of exciting new technologies in booth #1917 at the upcoming IPC/APEX conference and exhibition, scheduled to take place April 6-8, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Mar 26, 2010 | Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and photovoltaic industries, will exhibit a comprehensive portfolio of exciting new technologies in booth #1917 at the upcoming IPC/APEX conference and exhibition.
Feb 25, 2010 | February 2010 - Christopher Associates announces the release of the Unisonik 414R fluxless ultrasonic soldering robot from Japan Unix, the world leading robotic soldering system manufacturer. Christopher Associates introduced the system at the Photon International show for photovoltaic manufacturing, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and received an excellent response.
Feb 23, 2010 | February 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and photovoltaic industries, announces strong orders and quoting activity for its product lines in all market sectors, including printed circuit fabrication, interconnect assembly, and photovoltaic manufacturing.
Jan 22, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the photovoltaic industry, introduces the Tonsan 1521 Silicone Potting Compound to its product line.
Jan 22, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the photovoltaic industry, will introduce Tonsan dispensing systems for photovoltaic manufacturing applications in booth E8 at PHOTON’s upcoming 5th Photovoltaic Technology Show, the leading venue for photovoltaic manufacturing technologies in North America, scheduled to take place February 2-4, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Jan 22, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the photovoltaic industry, will introduce JAPAN UNIX Co., Ltd.’s UNISONIK Ultrasonic Robotic Soldering System in booth E8 at PHOTON’s upcoming 5th Photovoltaic Technology Show, the leading venue for photovoltaic manufacturing technologies in North America, scheduled to take place February 2-4, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Jan 22, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the photovoltaic industry, announces an agreement to distribute tabbing and bussing materials in North America for Kunming Sunlight Manufacturing Company Ltd. (Sunlight Brand).
Jan 11, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier to the electronics manufacturing industry, announces that Jasbir Bath, Consulting Engineer with Christopher Associates/Koki Solder, will host a SMTA-sponsored Webinar titled “Reducing Head-in-Pillow with Tin/Lead and Lead-Free Solder Paste Development.” The Webinar will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. USA Eastern/8 a.m. USA Pacific time, and will run for approximately 60-90 minutes with a question and answer period.
Jan 07, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier to the electronics and photovoltaic manufacturing industries, announces a distribution agreement covering the Americas for Ningbo NewRay (NewRay brand) junction boxes used in photovoltaic applications.
Jan 05, 2010 | January 2010 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier to the electronics and photovoltaic manufacturing industries, announces a distribution agreement with Qinhuangdao Li Yang Machinery Corporation Ltd., China’s leading manufacturer of photovoltaic module framing machines.
Dec 14, 2009 | December 2009 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the photovoltaic industry, will feature Tonsan sealants and compounds in booth K13 at PHOTON’s upcoming 5th Photovoltaic Technology Show scheduled to take place February 2-4, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Dec 14, 2009 | December 2009 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries, introduces two new solder pastes from Koki Company Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan).