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ACD Appoints Jennifer Griffin to Customer Service Manager
Jan 07, 2013 | ACD announces the promotion of Jennifer Griffin to Customer Service Manager, effective immediately
Automated Circuit Design (ACD)
An EMS provider offering the whole package from concept to delivery. We take you from schematic to the design, fabrication, domestic and offshore assembly, final test, box build and even the logistics
Richardson, Texas, USA
Purex Fume Extraction Invest In the Future
Jan 06, 2013 | Due to continued success and expansion, Purex International Ltd, leading manufacturer of fume extraction systems has taken on three new apprentices to support key functions within the company.
Manufacturer of the range of Fume Extraction & Purification Systems. These systems are designed to extract and purify fumes from laser processes, hand tool soldering and SMT equipment etc.
Rotherham, United Kingdom
Heller Industries to Exhibit at APEX 2013 -Booth 1109
Jan 04, 2013 | 04 Jan 2013
Heller Industries will showcase the Mark5 Series - SMT Reflow Soldering Ovens February 19-21 in San Diego, CA USA at the IPC APEX EXPO.
Reflow ovens for automated SMT PCB assembly, specializing in lead free processing and nitrogen reflow. The best convection reflow ovens on the market.
Florham Park, New Jersey, USA
Heller Shanghai Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary on Jan 31, 2013
Jan 04, 2013 | 04 Jan 2013
Heller Industries Shanghai will be celebrating its 10th year of operation on Jan 31, 2013.
Reflow ovens for automated SMT PCB assembly, specializing in lead free processing and nitrogen reflow. The best convection reflow ovens on the market.
Florham Park, New Jersey, USA
Btu Interational touts Continuous Processing Advantages
Jan 04, 2013 | BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics and alternative energy manufacturing markets, highlights the advantages of continuous processing vs. batch processing
Global supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the electronics assembly market.
North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA
Finetech to Exhibit Sub-micron Die Bonder at SPIE Photonics West
Jan 04, 2013 | Finetech will showcase the sub-micron placement accuracy FINEPLACER® Lambda bonder
Finetech manufactures innovative, high-accuracy equipment for leading-edge bonding, micro assembly and rework challenges.
Gilbert, Arizona, USA
Renee Hicks to Head ACD’s Military/Medical Team
Jan 03, 2013 | ACD, a leading supplier to the electronics industry, has appointed Renee Hicks to Project Manager for its Military/Medical team.
Automated Circuit Design (ACD)
An EMS provider offering the whole package from concept to delivery. We take you from schematic to the design, fabrication, domestic and offshore assembly, final test, box build and even the logistics
Richardson, Texas, USA
Free IPC APEX EXPO Educational Sessions Have BUZZ Factor
Jan 03, 2013 | Tackling the hot topics that have the electronics industry buzzing, seven free BUZZ sessions will be offered at IPC APEX EXPO®, February 19-21, 2013, at the San Diego Convention Center
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
VJ Electronix Celebrates 10 Years of Growth
Jan 03, 2013 | VJ Electronix, Inc., a leader in rework technologies and global provider of advanced X-ray inspection systems, announces that it will celebrate the company’s 10-year anniversary in 2013.
VJE provides AI technology applications enabling x-ray component counting: highest ROI, speed and accuracy. As electronics manufacturing equipment supplier we provide X-ray counters, rework and x-ray inspection. (978) 486-4777
Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
ZESTRON America Announces New Midwest Sales Manager
Jan 02, 2013 | ZESTRON is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. John Neiderman as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager
The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.
Manassas, Virginia, USA
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider
Baker Solar Begins the New Year with a New User-Friendly Web Site
Jan 02, 2013 | Baker Solar,announces that its new Web site is now available. The new site, located at www.bakersolarinc.com, is an informative, user-friendly resource for current and prospective customers.
Baker offers a complete line of standard and custom wet process equipment/tools to the global PCB and PV industries.
Springfield, Vermont, USA
Carolinas Expo & Tech Forum
Jan 02, 2013 | Come join us for a full day of exhibits and FREE technical sessions!
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
Webtorial: Design and Assembly Process Challenges for Bottom Terminations Components (BTCs) such as QFN, DFN and MLF in Tin-Lead & Lead Free World
Jan 02, 2013 | A Convenienient and informative online tutorial about Design and Assembly Process Challenges for Bottom Terminations Components
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
Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium
Jan 02, 2013 | The Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium promotes international technical interchange and provides a premier forum for networking among microelectronics professionals and business leaders throughout the world.
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
Bentek Solar Has Been Awarded a Contract to Support the 170MW Utility-Scale Centinela Solar Energy Facility Project
Dec 31, 2012 | Bentek Solarwill supply 170MW of 1000VDC Ungrounded String Combiners and Cable Harnesses for the Centinela Solar Energy Facility project located in Calexico, CA. Shipments are scheduled to begin in early 2013 and will extend throughout the year.
A leader in manufacturing and engineering solutions for complex electro-mechanical and power distribution systems for the semiconductor and solar industries.
San Jose, California, USA
ASYS celebrates Grand Opening of new Office in Zapopan, Mexico
Dec 28, 2012 | ASYS Group Americas, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of its new office in Zapopan together with 90 invited customers and partners.
ASYS is an international company that specializes in the manufacturing of screen printers, process machines, handling systems and special machines used in the electronic and solar industries.
Suwanee, Georgia, USA
Preview for JTAG Technologies for the Embedded World, Nuremberg February 26th -28th 2013, Booth 4-617, Hall 4
Dec 28, 2012 | JTAG Technologies will showcase the following JTAGLive products as well as brand new systems upgrades in Hall 4, booth 617.
Market leader and technology innovator of boundary scan software and hardware products and services.
Eindhoven , Netherlands
Design-2-Part Shows Announce 2013 Schedule
Dec 28, 2012 | Design-2-Part Shows, America’s largest design and contract manufacturing tradeshows, are pleased to announce their 2013 show schedule.
Design-2-Part Shows are America's largest and longest running contract manufacturing shows for the sourcing of custom parts, services and design. Regional tradeshows covering the USA provide OEMs the
Prospect, Connecticut, USA
IPC RELEASES PCB INDUSTRY RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 2012
Dec 24, 2012 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announced today the November findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.
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
Touch Panels – Capabilities, Design, & Assembly Webinar
Dec 21, 2012 | More and more companies are converting their end product user interfaces to touch screens to give the best human - machine interaction possible. To learn more about this type of technology and see if it fits your applications, join us for our touch panel webinar.
Epec Engineered Technologies designs and manufactures custom, build to print products, for all sectors of the electronics industry. Our solutions provide a cost savings, technical resource and delivery advantage for our customers.
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
A TRUE ESD Stencil Cleaning Roll
Dec 21, 2012 | Stencil cleaning rolls that offer ESD properties as well as anti-static packaging?
Blue Thunder Technologies, Inc.
Blue Thunder Technologies 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
VisionMaster Increases Presence in Scandinavia with Sincotron Appointment
Dec 20, 2012 | VisionMaster, Inc announces that Sincotron, led by Pehr Nordman, recently signed on as its manufacturers’ representative in Scandinavia and the Baltic states. Sincotron, founded in 1969, has been serving the needs of electronics assembly manufacturers for more than 40 years.
VisionMaster is the original longtime manufacturer of advanced yet affordable 3-D solder paste inspection (SPI) equipment. VisionMaster provides best-in-class 3D white light technology and repeatability at laser technology prices.
Portland, Maine, USA
SMART Group to Host “100 Years of X-ray Advancement” Webinar
Dec 20, 2012 | SMART Group,announces that it will present the webinar “100 Years of X-ray Advancement” on Tuesday, 29 January, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. (GMT).
The SMART Group Aims to Promote the Advancement of the Electronics Manufacturing Industry through the Education, Training of its Members in Surface Mount and Related Assembly Technologies.
Bucks , United Kingdom
Mentor Graphics Enables Smart Device Development for M2M Applications with Support for Zero Configuration Networking
Dec 20, 2012 | Mentor Graphics announced a solution to design network-based devices for machine-to-machine (M2M) and smart energy applications with the latest release of the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® Real Time Operating System (RTOS) platform.Nucleus RTOS.
A leader in software solutions for electroncs design, Mentor Graphics is the only EDA company with a total end-to-end solution for design though manufacturing.
Wilsonville, Oregon, USA
Quality AOI and SPI Inspection Solutions from CyberOptics on Display at INTERNEPCON Japan
Dec 19, 2012 | CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) announces that it will present its newest range of SPI and AOI inspection solutions in booth 52-9 at the upcoming INTERNEPCON Japan, scheduled to take place January 16-18, 2013 at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan.
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
EUROPEAN 3D TSV SUMMIT: Join the Presentation by Multitest Experts
Dec 19, 2012 | Multitest, is proud to present a paper during the European 3D TSV Summit (Grenoble - Jan 22-23, 2013).
Multitest Elektronische Systeme GmbH
Multitest is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of semiconductor material handling equipment and interfaces for the testing and calibration of semiconductors and sensors.
Rosenheim, Germany
BTU International ships Pusher furnace to customer in China
Dec 19, 2012 | BTU International, Inc., announces the shipment of a pusher furnace to a key customer in China. The furnace will be used for co-firing advanced ceramics.
Global supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes to the electronics assembly market.
North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA
Blue Thunder Technologies Now Offers Henkel Adhesives, Encapsulants, Flux, Solder Wire, Solder Paste, and Inks
Dec 19, 2012 | We are proud to announce the addition of Henkel electronic manufacturing materials such solder wire, solder paste, and adhesives.
Blue Thunder Technologies, Inc.
Blue Thunder Technologies 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
Higher Profitability Due to Variable Width Feeder
Dec 18, 2012 | Essemtec now introduces the PC-TF16-24 hyQ feeder for Paraquda and Cobra pick-and-place machines.
Essemtec is a worldwide leader in manufacturing of highly flexible Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production equipment - pick-and-place system, dispenser, printer, oven, storage system and software Solutions.
aesch/LU, ZH, Switzerland
Data I/O Corporation Celebrates 40 Years of Innovative Programming Solutions for the Electronics Industry
Dec 17, 2012 | Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO),has developed innovative solutions to enable the design and manufacture of electronics products including mobile devices, infotainment systems, navigation equipment, industrial controls, engine control units and more.
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
ZESTRON Opens Japan Headquarters and Technical Center
Dec 17, 2012 | ZESTRON is pleased to announce the opening of our Japan Headquarters and 6th Technical Center.
The globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries.
Manassas, Virginia, USA
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Training Provider
Registration Open for IPC’s Conference on Solderability and Reliability for Electronics Assemblies in Budapest Industry experts to present on technical and business issues
Dec 17, 2012 | IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces registration is now open for the IPC Conference on Solderability and Reliability for Electronics Assemblies.
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
OK International Launches New Metcal Web Site
Dec 17, 2012 | OK International, has launched its new Web site. Located at www.metcal.com
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
Huge Growth of IDTechEx's Printed Electronics USA 2012 event
Dec 17, 2012 | More than 1500 people attended the world leading Printed Electronics USA 2012 event in Santa Clara, CA earlier this month. The event featured 116 exhibitors, up more than 32% on the previous year.
Since 1999 IDTechEx has provided independent market research and business intelligence on emerging technologies to companies across the value chain, supporting them in making essential strategic business decisions.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Techcon Systems Launches New Streamlined Web Site to Enhance Accessibility
Dec 17, 2012 | Techcon Systems, announces the launch of its new Web site that is designed to make navigation simpler for current and prospective customers to learn about its products.
Techcon offers a wide array of fluid dispensing products and provides dispensing components ranging from disposable accessories to complete microprocessor-controlled dispensing systems, and precision valves.
Cypress, California, USA
OK International Launches New Corporate Web Site
Dec 15, 2012 | OK International today announced the launch of its new corporate Web site located at www.okinternational.com.
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
AIM Metals and Alloys Is Partnered with Conflict-Free Tin Initiative as Part of Global Effort
Dec 15, 2012 | AIM announces its partnership with the Conflict-Free Tin Initiative, whose goal is to create regulated tin supply chains from the South-Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
AIM is a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Get Trained For Highest Efficiency: Multitest’s 2013 Training Schedule Now Available Online
Dec 14, 2012 | Multitestannounces that its 2013 training schedule is now available online.
Multitest Elektronische Systeme GmbH
Multitest is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of semiconductor material handling equipment and interfaces for the testing and calibration of semiconductors and sensors.
Rosenheim, Germany
New Miniaturized Industrial Barcode Readers Combine Embedded Ethernet with Best-In-Class Read Performance
Dec 14, 2012 | – Microscan introduces the new Xi series of miniature barcode readers: the smallest, most lightweight imagers available with embedded Ethernet.
Microscan focuses on technologies of automatic identification, machine vision, and illumination with application solutions ranging from basic barcode reading up to complex machine vision inspection, gauging, and measurement.
Renton, Washington, USA
Cleaning, Military and Printed Electronics, Solderability and Reliability Highlight IPC APEX EXPO Technical Conference 35 technical sessions with nearly 100 research papers
Dec 14, 2012 | e IPC APEX EXPO® Technical Conference will cover two dozen technical topics in the areas of board fabrication, design and electronics assembly.
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
JAS, Inc. Names Carlos Eijansantos Regional Sales Manager of the Year
Dec 14, 2012 | Juki Automation Systems, awarded Carlos Eijansantos Regional Sales Manager of the Year 2012 at the recent awards banquet held during the Juki Americas National Sales meeting.
Juki Automation Systems Inc. is one of the worlds leading SMT placement companies with over 45,000 machines installed worldwide and is the pioneer of the modular automated assembly line. see www.jukiamericas.com for more info.
Morrisville , North Carolina, USA
Cogiscan Invests in Technological Innovation
Dec 13, 2012 | Cogiscan, announces its partnership with the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI).
Cogiscan provides factory-wide electronics manufacturing traceability (TTC), MSD control, component set up verification, PCB assembly error-proofing, components inventory management.
Bromont, Quebec, Canada
Solder Paste Application Standard Available in Danish IPC-7527 Establishes Two Firsts for IPC
Dec 13, 2012 | IPC-7527, Krav til Tinpastatryk, is also the first standard ever developed that focuses on the application of one of the industry’s most basic infrastructure elements, solder paste.
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
Mercury Marine Wins Inovaxe InoKit Carrier in Special Giveaway
Dec 13, 2012 | Inovaxe announces that it recently delivered an InoKit Carrier unit to Mercury Marine’s St. Cloud, FL branch. Cindy Bronson of Mercury Marine was selected in a drawing for the InoKit held during the SMTA International exhibition that took place in Orlando, FL.
Inovaxe is focused on developing state-of-the-art Inovative Material Handling Solutions (MHS) for Low-Volume/High-Mix Manufacturing.
Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA
IPC Hosts Educational Workshop for Defense Contractors on ITAR’s Application to Printed Boards
Dec 13, 2012 | IPC today hosted an educational workshop for the country’s leading defense contractors on International Traffic in Arms Regulations’ (ITAR) applicability to printed boards.
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
Blackfox Training Institute and ProSkill CTG form a Strategic Partnership to offer a Certification Course for the detection and prevention of counterfeit components.
Dec 12, 2012 | The Partnership was formed to provide awareness and training in the techniques and practices required to detect and avoid counterfeit components and the costs, legal issues and risks associated with them in order to prevent infestation of counterfeit material into the supply chain. There is an increasing volume of counterfeit electronic parts entering the aerospace supply chain and others, posing significant performance, reliability and safety risks.
Blackfox Training Institute, LLC
Blackfox is the industry leader in providing IPC Certifications, Solder Training, Customized Training Programs, and Counterfeit Component Training and Certification.
Longmont, Colorado, USA
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider
Counterfeit Component Detection and Prevention Training
Dec 12, 2012 | A Workshop or Optional PRO-STD-001 Certification
Blackfox Training Institute, LLC
Blackfox is the industry leader in providing IPC Certifications, Solder Training, Customized Training Programs, and Counterfeit Component Training and Certification.
Longmont, Colorado, USA
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider
IPC Sample Agreement Streamlines EMS Contracting Process
Dec 12, 2012 | IPC Sample Master Ordering Agreement for EMS Companies and OEMs available from IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®.
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
Creation Technologies Named EMS Company of the Year
Dec 12, 2012 | Leading Electronics Manufacturing Magazine, Circuits Assembly, Recognizes North American EMS Provider
A Top-25 global EMS provider headquartered in Burnaby, BC, Canada
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Panasonic Hosts Factory Automation Show in Tokyo
Dec 12, 2012 | Panasonic Factory Solutions Company, Ltd. is hosting its annual Factory Automation Show (FA Show) this week in Japan at the Tokyo Ryutsu Centre. This private show focuses on total solutions for electronics assembly manufacturing and allows Panasonic customers to view a wide range of equipment, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, processes, and materials up close. Included are first looks at some of Panasonic’s 2013 solutions before they make their North American debut at IPC APEX.
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
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