ASC International Takes on Sales and Service of Samsung AOI Equipment in North America

Founded in 1992, ASC International has grown to become a leading supplier of AOI for 3-D solder paste measurement. The Company�s products are recognized for providing superior, cost effective measurement capability. �The Samsung brand name has a reputation for providing reliable, feature-rich products at affordable prices,� states Jon Arneson, president of ASC International. �Samsung�s AOI products are no exception, and align very nicely with ASC�s product strategy. Samsung provides a total solution for SMT inspection with post-paste, pre- and post- reflow inspection systems and have been very successful in Asia and Europe. We think the timing for right for North America, given the recent market turnaround.�

At APEX 2004 in Anaheim, CA (February 24-26), ASC will introduce Samsung�s latest model, the VSS-3EL to the North American Market. The color camera�based system provides both high-speed and high-resolution with the capability of inspecting 0201s, and at a price significantly less than comparable AOI systems. In addition, options such as SmartRepair (Repair Software), SmartStats (SPC Software) and SmartManager (Line Monitoring Software) help to take the guesswork out of inspection data interpretation.

ASC International is the North American distributor for sales and service of Samsung Electronics FARA-VSS Series AOI Systems. For more information, contact:

ASC International

1799 County Road 90, Suite 9

Maple Plain, MN 55359 USA

Tel: 763-478-6200

Fax: 763-478-6206

Toll Free (USA only): 888-478-2912

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