SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing News

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment

Data I/O FlashCORE III Programming Technology to Debut at Productronica

Dec 07, 2009 | Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), the provider of manual and automated device programming solutions, today announced plans to debut its new FlashCORE III programming architecture at Productronica in Hall A2, Stand 329. This new technology will be at the core of every product to be highlighted at this key industry event, scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November at the Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

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

Cyberoptics to Launch ‘Larger Board’ Version of New SE500 Solder Paste Inspection System at Productronica 2009

Dec 07, 2009 | CyberOptics Limited has announced plans to showcase its SE500X advanced 100 percent 3-D solder paste inspection system, the newly developed ‘larger board’ version in the SE500 series at Productronica 2009. Hot on the heels of the successful debut of the original SE500 in Germany at the 2009 SMT/Hybrid/Packaging show, CyberOptics will feature the fastest inspection system on the market in Hall A2, Stand 417 at Productronica. The event is scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

CyberOptics Corporation

CYBEROPTICS is a global leader in high-precision 3D sensors that significantly improve yields and productivity in the 3D scanning and metrology, Surface Mount Technology & Semiconductor Markets

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Cyberoptics to Unveil Latest AOI and Solder Paste Inspection Platforms at Productronica

Dec 07, 2009 | CyberOptics Limited will demonstrate the most comprehensive inspection platform at Productronica. The exhibition will see them unveil the brand new QX500 AOI system alongside the newly launched SE500 and SE500-X 3-D Solder Paste Inspection Systems and the latest innovation in Flex HR AOI software. Visitors are invited to join Cyberoptics in Hall A2, Stand 417 for the ‘complete’ inspection experience, scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

CyberOptics Corporation

CYBEROPTICS is a global leader in high-precision 3D sensors that significantly improve yields and productivity in the 3D scanning and metrology, Surface Mount Technology & Semiconductor Markets

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Cobar Solder Products Inc.

Balver Zinn Group Launches New No-Clean VOC-Free and Low-VOC Fluxes

Dec 07, 2009 | Breda, Holland - Cobar BV, a member of the Balver Zinn Group, announces the launch of a whole new range of VOC-free and Low-VOC fluxes at Productronica. Being showcased in Stand 570 in Hall A4, these RoHS compliant fluxes fulfil the need for more environmental-friendly materials, maintaining excellent soldering performance. The event is scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

Cobar Solder Products Inc., a member of the Balver Zinn Group, is a recognized global supplier of solder paste, fluxes and related soldering materials for electronics assembly.

Little River, South Carolina, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Material, Adhesives/Dispensing, Cleaning, Soldering

BPM to Showcase Automated Handler for Flashstream Technology at Productronica 2009

Dec 07, 2009 | HOUSTON — August 2009 — BPM Microsystems announces plans to display its latest Flashstream automated programming technology, the 3000FS, in distributor PB Tec’s Stand 377 in Hall A2 at the upcoming Productronica exhibition. The event is scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

BPM Microsystems

Exceptional electronic products start with exceptional programming. BPM Microsystems is the leading global supplier of automated and manual programming systems, serving the semiconductor and electronics industries.

Houston, Texas, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Manufacturer of Test Equipment

Balver Zinn to Demonstrate New Variant of Universally Regarded Lead-Free Solder SN100C™ at Productronica 2009

Dec 07, 2009 | BALVE, GERMANY — November 2009 — The BALVER ZINN Group, a leading provider of high-quality anodes with various alloy, as well as soft solders and special wires, announces it will demonstrate the brand new variant of their unique lead-free solder Balver Zinn SN100C™, in the form of SN100CS™ Solder in Hall A4, Stand 570 of the upcoming Productronica exhibition - scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

Balver Zinn

Manufacturer of solders, high-quality anodes, alloys and wires for the electronic industry and surface refinement applications. Lead free products for the electronic industry are one of the core competencies of the company.

Balve, Germany

Manufacturer of Components, Manufacturer of Assembled PCBs, Soldering, IPC Standards Certification Center, Training Provider

Balver Zinn to Demonstrate New i-SAC Series of Optimized Solder at Productronica 2009

Dec 07, 2009 | BALVE, GERMANY — November 2009 — The BALVER ZINN Group, a leading provider of high-quality alloyed solder anodes, as well as special cored and solid wires, will demonstrate the new i-SAC series of optimized Alloyed Lead-Free Solders in Hall A4, Stand 570 of the upcoming Productronica exhibition - scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

Balver Zinn

Manufacturer of solders, high-quality anodes, alloys and wires for the electronic industry and surface refinement applications. Lead free products for the electronic industry are one of the core competencies of the company.

Balve, Germany

Manufacturer of Components, Manufacturer of Assembled PCBs, Soldering, IPC Standards Certification Center, Training Provider

Aqueous Technologies to Demonstrate Trident Automatic Defluxing System and Zero-Ion Ionic Contamination (Cleanliness) Tester at Productronica 2009

Dec 07, 2009 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA - September 2009 — Aqueous Technologies Corp. has today announced plans to highlight the next generation of the award-winning Automatic Defluxing System - Trident and the Zero-Ion Ionic Contamination (Cleanliness) Tester, at the upcoming Productronica exhibition - Hall A2 Stand 599. The event is scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

Aqueous Technologies Corporation

Manufacturer of automated defluxing/cleaning equipment, cleanliness testing equipment, and stencil cleaning equipment.

Corona, California, USA

Cleaning, Inspection, Manufacturer of Test Equipment

Free-for-Life Tool Cracks PCB Debug Challenge

Dec 07, 2009 | Munich – November 11, 2009, With the breakthrough product family, JTAG Live.TM, debugging boards too crowded for traditional probing becomes a whole lot easier. JTAG Live is ideal for electronics engineers and technicians to use in checking PCBs for basic continuity and correct operation.

JTAG Technologies B. V.

Market leader and technology innovator of boundary scan software and hardware products and services.

Eindhoven , Netherlands

Test Services, Software Manufacturer

High-Tech Conversions Highlights GREEN MONSTER! Stencil Wiping Fabric

Dec 07, 2009 | EAST WINDSOR, CT — December 2009 — High-Tech Conversions Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality wiping products and a supplier of consumable items used in cleanrooms, assembly lines, laboratories and manufacturing, highlights its GREEN MONSTER! patent pending stencil wiping fabric.

High-Tech Conversions

High-Tech Conversions manufactures a wide variety of wiping products and can supply virtually any type of consumable item used in cleanrooms, assembly lines, laboratories, and manufacturing.

Enfield, Connecticut, USA

Adhesives/Dispensing, Antistatic, Cleaning, Components/Substrates, Contract Manufacturer

Christopher Associates Announces Availability of GSMC Photovoltaic Metallization Pastes in North America

Dec 07, 2009 | December 2009 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries, announces the immediate availability of the three new metallization pastes for photovoltaic cell manufacturing from Giga Solar Materials Corporation (Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.). The three new pastes include A-108, A-568, and A-368.

Christopher Associates Inc.

A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.

Santa Ana, California, USA

Siemens Process Industries and Drives

Juki Headquarters Moves to Tama City, Japan

Dec 07, 2009 | MORRISVILLE, NC - December 2009 - Juki Corporation, a world-leading provider of automated assembly products and systems, announces the completion of its new headquarters and research and development (R&D) located at 2-11-1 Tsurumaki, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8551. The expanded facilities combine the company’s headquarters and R&D functions to speed process development, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen its global presence.

Juki Automation Systems

Juki is one of the worlds leading SMT placement companies with over 25000 machines installed worldwide and is the pioneer of the modular automated assembly line.

Morrisville , North Carolina, USA

Inspection, Pick and Place, Screen Printing, Soldering, Selective Soldering

C3Teknoloji named new SIPLACE sales partner in Turkey

Dec 07, 2009 | To expand its sales and service activities in Turkey, the global SIPLACE team has selected C3Teknoloji, a strong partner with lots of experience in the region.

Siemens industrial manufacturing software, process automation, and automation and drives technology increases flexibility, cuts market launch lead time, and significantly reduces energy for manufacturing companies.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Inspection, Consultant, Software Manufacturer, Training Provider

Catalyst Manufacturing Services welcomes John Singleton

Dec 05, 2009 | John Singleton has joined Catalyst Manufacturing Services as Director Business Development New England. John will be working with the sales team in support of current customer development and new account development.

Catalyst Manufacturing Services

full service EMS provider for the industrial, medical, security/military, and telecom/datacom marketplaces. We specialize in the manufacture of low to medium volume, medium to high mix EMS requirements including prototype and quick-turn requirements

Endicott, New York, USA

Contract Manufacturer

OK International appoints Southwest US Territory Sales Manager

Dec 05, 2009 | OK International (www.okinternational.com) has announced the appointment of Delia Orvañanos to the position of Territory Sales Manager for the southwestern US including Southern California, Arizona and the Mexican border markets in Arizona and California.

OK International

OK International is the leading manufacturer of tools for the electronics assembly work bench. Our family of products include soldering, rework, fluid dispensing and fume extraction systems.

Cypress, California, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Adhesives/Dispensing, Repair/Rework, Soldering, OEM

Setup with SIPLACE SiCluster Professional: More efficient setups lead to higher productivity

Dec 05, 2009 | With its SIPLACE SiCluster Professional optimization software, Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems GmbH & Co.KG (SEAS) expands its wide-ranging portfolio of intelligent setup strategies for electronics manufacturing. In addition to combining products into setup families (clusters), SIPLACE SiCluster Professional is the first program that determines any component overlaps in these family setups. It groups these shared components on "constant component tables", which remain on the machine during setup changeovers, thus saving a significant amount of time.

Siemens Process Industries and Drives

Siemens industrial manufacturing software, process automation, and automation and drives technology increases flexibility, cuts market launch lead time, and significantly reduces energy for manufacturing companies.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Inspection, Consultant, Software Manufacturer, Training Provider

Solar Power 2009 ? Material Suppliers Combine Forces to Address Growing Industry Needs

Dec 05, 2009 | K.R. Anderson Inc. and Krayden Inc. announce that they have combined their marketing forces to service, support and supply the growing solar industry.

Krayden Inc.

Stocking distributor featuring adhesives, sealants, encapsulates, coatings, solder, solder chemicals, release agents, dispensing equipment and supplies.

Denver, Colorado, USA

Distributor

STI Electronics, Inc. Celebrates Its 27th Anniversary

Dec 05, 2009 | MADISON, AL — December 2009 — STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces the 27-year anniversary of the company.

STI Electronics

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

Assembly, Design, IPC Standards Certification Center, Contract Manufacturer, Training Provider

The Industry Loses an Icon

Dec 03, 2009 | Gene F. Wakefield Passed away on November 29, 2009 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 22, 1933 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, LaJuana. He leaves behind a daughter, Marvel Wakefield (Los Angeles, CA), two brothers, John Wakefield (Crawford, CO) and Roy Wakefield (Truckee, CA), three sisters, Lila Craig (Colorado Springs, CO), Mary Alyce Krist (Ft. Collins, CO) and Margaret Ann Foss (Buffalo, WY).

SMTnet

Helping businesses find each other.

Portland, Maine, USA

Other, Consultant, Marketing Agency, Publication or Online Resource, Service Provider

Juki Appoints Quantum Systems as Its Representative for Arizona, New Mexico and the Nogales Area

Dec 03, 2009 | MORRISVILLE, NC - December 2009 - Juki Corporation announces that it has appointed Quantum Systems as its manufacturers’ representative throughout Arizona, New Mexico and the Nogales area.

Juki Automation Systems

Juki is one of the worlds leading SMT placement companies with over 25000 machines installed worldwide and is the pioneer of the modular automated assembly line.

Morrisville , North Carolina, USA

Inspection, Pick and Place, Screen Printing, Soldering, Selective Soldering

DEK customers can Expect More with new substrate clamping technology

Dec 03, 2009 | DEK has announced the launch of its new Over Top Snuggers (OTS) substrate clamping technology. Securing printed circuit boards firmly in place ready for processing, the flexible technology is designed to ensure high quality printing for enhanced end-of-line yield.

The ASM SMT Solutions segment is made up of SMT Printing Solutions (DEK) and SMT Placement Solutions (SIPLACE). Under the DEK brand, it sells best-in-class printing solutions for the electronics and solar industries.

Suwanee, Georgia, USA

DEK challenges German electrical engineering skills shortage on home soil

Dec 03, 2009 | The much-publicized skills shortage currently facing the German economy is causing concern across many critical industries, not least in the field of electronic engineering which has long been one of the country’s strongholds. Leading businesses have rallied around to encourage more young people into the sector; the latest being DEK which recently welcomed a student delegation to its stand at Munich’s Productronica exhibition.

The ASM SMT Solutions segment is made up of SMT Printing Solutions (DEK) and SMT Placement Solutions (SIPLACE). Under the DEK brand, it sells best-in-class printing solutions for the electronics and solar industries.

Suwanee, Georgia, USA

DEK teams up with Neutec Electronics to help customers in Switzerland expect even more

Dec 03, 2009 | DEK has extended its trusted network of worldwide distributors with the addition of Neutec electronics, a market-leading SMT expert. The move is good news for DEK customers in the region who can now expect an even higher level of local service and support as standard.

The ASM SMT Solutions segment is made up of SMT Printing Solutions (DEK) and SMT Placement Solutions (SIPLACE). Under the DEK brand, it sells best-in-class printing solutions for the electronics and solar industries.

Suwanee, Georgia, USA

Christopher Associates Inc.

Christopher Associates Introduces Latest Generation Desktop AOI System

Dec 03, 2009 | December 2009 ? Christopher Associates, a pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries, introduces the Marantz M22X DL-18/460 Desktop AOI System for inspecting PCBs.

A pioneering supplier and distributor to the electronics and chemical processing industries.

Santa Ana, California, USA

IPC Standards Certification Center, Training Provider

Acculogic Names First Showcase Partner

Dec 03, 2009 | December 2009 ? Acculogic, a global leader in electronics test and production solutions, announces the “Showcase Partner Program.” The purpose of this program is to give special recognition to select customers who have achieved test excellence with Acculogic’s Flying Probe and Boundary Scan products.

Acculogic Inc.

Manufacturer of a broad range of systems & instruments for testing electronic devices, circuit boards and more. Products include Boundary Scan (JTAG) test systems and Flying Probe testers.

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Test Services

Circuit Technology Inc. Completes IPC Training for EMC Corporation

Dec 03, 2009 | HOLLY SPRINGS, NC — December 2009 — Circuit Technology Inc., an IPC master training organization, announces that it recently completed IPC training for EMC Corporation, the global leader in data storage and information infrastructure.

Circuit Technology Inc.

Circuit Technology Inc. is a manufacturer’s representative and IPC training group.

Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA

P.D. Circuits’ Mike Tucker Holds Successful Presentation at SMTA West Pennsylvania Chapter Event

Dec 03, 2009 | HAMPSTEAD, N.H. - December 2009 - P.D. Circuits, Inc., specializing in delivering the highest quality PCBs, technical support, and service to OEM and EMS companies worldwide, announces that Mike Tucker, Technical Services Engineer, successfully presented at an SMTA West Pennsylvania Chapter Event that took place Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Hyatt Hotel Pittsburgh/Cranberry.

NCAB Group USA

One of the world's largest suppliers of PCBs.

Hampstead, New Hampshire, USA

Manufacturer of Bare PCBs, Manufacturer of Assembled PCBs, Contract Manufacturer

New Lead-Free Capable Wave Soldering Machine with Finger Conveyor and Adjustable Width for Pallet-Free Operation

Dec 03, 2009 | EWS-310 Wave Soldering Machine delivers a low cost of ownership, compact footprint, and finger board handling with continuous width adjustment for boards up to 12" (310mm).

DDM Novastar Inc

APS Novastar EWS-310 Wave Soldering Machine

DDM Novastar Inc

Turnkey SMT assembly solutions, manual & automated stencil printers, manual & automatic pick & place systems with dispensers, wave solder & selective solder machines, lead free solder reflow ovens, component counters, & thru-hole

Ivyland, Pennsylvania, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Pick and Place, Screen Printing, Soldering, Selective Soldering

Altium expands in Romania

Dec 02, 2009 | Altium has appointed Elinktron Technology SRL as a reseller in Romania. Elinktron will sell Altium Designer, Altium’s next generation electronics design solution, its NanoBoard series of FPGA-based development boards, and its TASKING embedded software development tool.

Altium

Altium provides electronics design solutions that help designers create the next generation of electronic products.

La Jolla, California, USA

Software Manufacturer

One less custom PCB to design for prototypes

Dec 02, 2009 | Altium releases smart prototyping peripheral board for its NanoBoard FPGA-based development platforms.

Altium

Altium

Altium provides electronics design solutions that help designers create the next generation of electronic products.

La Jolla, California, USA

Software Manufacturer

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America Wins 2009 Global Technology Award

Dec 01, 2009 | December 1, 2009 – Buffalo Grove, IL – Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America has been awarded a 2009 Global Technology Award for its NPM (Next Production Modular) electronics assembly platform in the category of Pick and Place – High-Volume Equipment.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America (PFSA)

PFSA develops and supports innovative manufacturing automation equipment, processes and solutions around the core of electronic assembly, microelectronic, software and circuit manufacturing

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Pick and Place, OEM

Thermal Management for LED Applications

Dec 01, 2009 | What is the Role of the PCB?

Saturn Electronics Corporation

Saturn Electronics Corporation

Providing production and prototype, SEC offers advanced technologies like LED thermal management, heavy copper, PTFE for RFMW, open and internal cavities and blind and buried vias that are certified to a diverse set of industries.

Romulus, Michigan, USA

Manufacturer of Bare PCBs, CAD, Test Services, Service Provider

Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting, Inc., designs custom Intel Architecture processor board

Dec 01, 2009 | Intel

Orchid Technologies Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

Orchid develops custom electronic products for OEM's.

Maynard, Massachusetts, USA

Manufacturer of Assembled PCBs, Design, Turnkey, Service Provider

Orchid Technologies Designs Intel ATOM Z540 Processor Board

Dec 01, 2009 | Electronic Product Design

Orchid Technologies Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

Orchid develops custom electronic products for OEM's.

Maynard, Massachusetts, USA

Manufacturer of Assembled PCBs, Design, Turnkey, Service Provider

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company Of America Offering Wide Range Of Financing Solutions For Customers

Nov 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 – Buffalo Grove, IL – Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America has announced a new financing program for customers purchasing Panasonic’s innovative manufacturing solutions for robotic arc welding as well as electronics assembly.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America (PFSA)

PFSA develops and supports innovative manufacturing automation equipment, processes and solutions around the core of electronic assembly, microelectronic, software and circuit manufacturing

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Pick and Place, OEM

The SIPLACE SX Road Show Moves to Orlando, Florida

Nov 30, 2009 | Live Gantry Upgrade Demonstrations Continue to Draw Industry Attention

Siemens Process Industries and Drives

Siemens industrial manufacturing software, process automation, and automation and drives technology increases flexibility, cuts market launch lead time, and significantly reduces energy for manufacturing companies.

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Equipment, Inspection, Consultant, Software Manufacturer, Training Provider

A-Laser Provides Laser Cutting Service Applications for UV Systems

Nov 29, 2009 | BEAVERTON, OR — November 2009 — A-Laser, a division of FCT Assembly and a premier laser cutting service specializing in the ablation of ultra-thin metals and plastics, provides laser cutting service applications for UV systems.

FCT ASSEMBLY, INC.

With numerous facilities in the United States, we are one of the electronics industry's leading manufacturers of lead-free solder products, superior quality stencils, and precision cut parts.

Greeley, Colorado, USA

Manufacturer of Assembly Material, Soldering

DEK and Stencil Franchisee, AGI, Demonstrate Advanced Technology Offering

Nov 29, 2009 | Showcasing the latest expansion of its global stencil network, DEK and new franchisee, Huntsville, Alabama-based AGI Corporation, opened the doors of their manufacturing operation to local customers on October 21, 2009. Attended by both leading EMS and OEM electronics firms as well as Huntsville’s Mayor, Mr. Tommy Battle, the DEK-AGI Open House was a technology-rich event designed to highlight the company’s stencil production expertise.

The ASM SMT Solutions segment is made up of SMT Printing Solutions (DEK) and SMT Placement Solutions (SIPLACE). Under the DEK brand, it sells best-in-class printing solutions for the electronics and solar industries.

Suwanee, Georgia, USA