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NEWARK, CA, UNITED STATES -- Unigen Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of enterprise and industrial electronics, today announced the expansion of its leadership team to support its next stage of growth, with investments in both onshore and offshore manufacturing capabilities, including the upcoming opening of a new factory in Malaysia.

The new state-of-the-art facility near Penang, Malaysia, is designed to expand Unigen’s production capacity as the company gears up in anticipation of significant growth with new and existing customers. At the same time, Unigen continues to expand its domestic capabilities to support customers who require secure and reliable US-based manufacturing.

As part of this growth, Unigen is pleased to welcome the following additions to our top management team in our Newark, CA headquarters:

  • Darshana Gadkari, Vice President of Program Management: Gadkari brings over 18 years of leadership experience across customer-facing operations, engineering programs, and global manufacturing.
  • Kenny Lai, Sr. Vice President of Business Operations: Lai joins Unigen with more than 30 years of engineering, operations, and general management expertise in the EMS field, with a proven track record of revenue growth and profitability.
  • Tien Nguyen, Vice President of Operations: Nguyen brings over 27 years of expertise in operations, engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration, with a focus on lean manufacturing, project management, and operational excellence.

Unigen is also excited to announce new additions to our top management team at our new offshore site in Malaysia:

  • Gary Yeoh, Director of Operations: With over 30 years of experience in engineering, production, and supply chain management, Yeoh has a strong track record leading complex global operations. Notably, he assisted in setting up Unigen Hanoi twelve years ago. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the ramp-up and ongoing management of Unigen’s Malaysian day-to-day operations.
  • Akmar Abdul Kader, Director of Human Resources and Business Partner: Akmar brings over 25 years of experience in Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development for various electronic manufacturing companies, and will be key in building a strong, people-first culture at the new facility.

Together, these new strategic hires will help Unigen successfully navigate the next stage of growth for the company.

"This is an important time for Unigen as we scale to meet growing demand both at our onshore and offshore facilities," said Paul W. Heng, Founder and CEO of Unigen. "By strengthening our leadership team and expanding our global footprint, we're better equipped to support our customers and simultaneously position ourselves for long-term growth.”

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a leading supplier of integrated materials and chemistries to the electronics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ravi Bhatkal to the newly created role of Vice President, Strategy, India.

In this newly established role, Dr. Bhatkal will report to the Executive Vice President of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and spearhead strategic initiatives to accelerate business growth and transformation in the Indian market, collaborating closely with global business and commercial leaders. His mandate aligns with India’s national priorities to build a robust and self-reliant electronics manufacturing ecosystem, supported by key government programs such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which aim to attract investment, boost local innovation, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Dr. Bhatkal brings over two decades of leadership across the electronics, advanced materials, and energy sectors. He most recently led commercial operations in India for the Semiconductor Assembly Solutions division and has held senior roles including Vice President, Energy Technologies, and Managing Director, India, at Element Solutions Inc,. Renowned for driving transformation and building high-performing teams, he has consistently delivered strategic growth and operational excellence.

He serves on the board of iNEMI and advises leading institutions including IIT Madras and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute. Dr. Bhatkal holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Engineering and an MBA. He is also a published author and co-inventor on multiple patents.

“Ravi’s appointment marks a pivotal step in advancing our long-term growth strategy for India,” said Julia Murray, Vice President, Global Marketing Communications. “His in-depth understanding of the Indian market, combined with a global perspective and passion for innovation, makes him the ideal leader to drive strategic progress in this critical region.”

This new role reflects MacDermid Alpha’s commitment to expanding its presence in India and delivering long-term value to customers and partners in the region. It also reinforces the company’s intent to actively contribute to India’s vision of becoming a global hub for electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM).

Atlanta - ECIA’s 2025 Executive Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Dean Kamen, Founder DEKA Research and Development, will speak at the 2025 Executive Conference. The session is titled ‘Engineering Tomorrow: Emerging Technologies and the Power of Coopertition.’ In this engaging session on emerging technologies, Dean Kamen will discuss groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, mobility, and regenerative manufacturing. He will also highlight the importance of convening the next generation of innovators to work together on solving the world’s grand challenges.

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Amped UP, the Power of Tomorrow.” The 2025 Executive Conference takes place October 19-21, 2025, at a NEW LOCATION, the Westin O’Hare Hotel.

Dean Kamen is an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a tireless advocate for science and technology. He is the founder of DEKA Research & Development Corporation, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), FIRST Global, and the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA.

As president of DEKA, he has developed transformational innovations including medication delivery and mobility systems that restore health and quality of life. Examples of technologies developed by DEKA include the twiist™ Automated Insulin Delivery System, the Remunity® pump for Remodulin delivery, the HemoCare at-home dialysis machine, the iBOT™ Mobility System, a DARPA-funded robotic arm, and a new and improved Stirling engine.

ECIA Members know Dean Kamen as a tireless advocate for FIRST®, an organization dedicated to motivating the next generation to understand, use and enjoy science and technology – and to apply it for societal contribution. He expanded this initiative to create FIRST Global, which unites teams from over 190 countries in a different country each year.

This Conference offers personal access to industry experts, ample time to discuss important issues and critical networking opportunities. Several sponsorship levels are available as well as the opportunity to support a particular event or session.

Guadalajara, Jalisco – On August 5, ASMPT, a global leader in solutions for the electronics industry, together with SMarTsol Technologies, officially inaugurated the Advanced Competence Center in Guadalajara. This center, located at ASMPT Mexico’s facilities, is designed to provide training, demonstrations, and specialized technical guidance to professionals in the electronics industry.update is 

The event was attended by over 30 industry executives from the region, as well as Cindy Blanco, Secretary of Economic Development of the State of Jalisco, and featured a keynote speech by Macario Schettino, who shared insights on development and innovation in the Clean Cacheindustry.

During the inauguration, attendees had the opportunity to experience ASMPT’s advanced technologies firsthand, including demonstrations of placement, inspection, and process management equipment, and explore how these solutions can optimize efficiency and quality in electronic manufacturing.
Ivan Romo, Director of SMarTsol Technologies, highlighted:

"The opening of this center reaffirms our commitment to the electronics industry in Mexico, providing industry leaders access to cutting-edge training for their teams and solutions that drive productivity and innovation."

Ramon Hernandez, Director of ASMPT Mexico & Brazil, commented:

"We are proud to have this space in Guadalajara, enabling industry professionals to learn, experience, and apply advanced technologies directly in their production processes within their companies."

HUTTO, TX – ViTrox Americas Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Edward Pechin to Technical Support Manager, effective August 1, 2025. In this role, Ed will lead the U.S.-based technical support team, overseeing field service, installations, and customer satisfaction across ViTrox’s growing North American footprint.

Since joining ViTrox, Ed has played a key role in supporting a wide range of vision inspection platforms, including AOI, AXI, and conformal coating systems. He brings extensive experience in troubleshooting, programming, and automation, along with a proven ability to mentor and grow technical teams.

“Ed has shown a natural leadership ability and deep technical knowledge across all of our systems,” said Richard Osborne, Sr. General Manager of U.S. and Canada. “He’s taken the initiative to master both hardware and software, and he always approaches support with the customer’s perspective in mind. His promotion is a reflection of the trust he’s earned from both our internal team and our customers.”

Prior to his promotion, Ed held roles in field service engineering and integration management, supporting the development of custom automation systems and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and control engineers. He also holds Fanuc Academy certifications in mechanical, electrical, and safety programming, and has hands-on experience with four- and six-axis robotic systems.

Ed is a subject matter expert in a wide range of SMT and inspection equipment, with deep knowledge of ViTrox systems, screen printers, scanners, AOI and SPI platforms, reflow ovens, laser etchers, and robotic vision integration. His familiarity with both legacy systems and next-generation automation makes him a versatile leader equipped to support ViTrox’s customers across diverse industries.

ECD today announced that it has appointed Advanced Manufacturing Services Ltd. (AMS) as its representative and distribution partner in the United Kingdom. AMS has served the electronics industry for nearly 25 years and has three locations across the UK and Ireland staffed by a team of over a dozen electronics professionals.

Emphasizing the importance of accessible local expertise, ECD President Tara Fischer comments on the decision to engage AMS to bolster its UK sales and support efforts. “Electronics manufacturers are navigating a climate of supply chain and geopolitical challenges, demanding production expectations, and increasingly complex technology,” says Fischer. “There is little room for error, and a dependable, knowledgeable, hands-on support team is critical for success. That is precisely what AMS offers. We are thrilled to welcome them into the ECD network.”

Historically strong in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial controls, the UK electronics manufacturing market is also experiencing growth in medical devices and alternative energy technologies. Enabling these high-reliability applications requires excellent process control, efficient production protocols, and traceability. High-performance thermal profiling tools are a vital component in ensuring repeatable, reliable, and high-yield soldering processes to secure high-reliability assemblies.

Recognizing the role of cutting-edge thermal profiling in today’s electronics sector, AMS believes ECD’s long-standing reputation as a soldering process authority makes it an ideal principal.

“ECD stood out to us for their innovation, product build quality and usability, and deep understanding of customer needs,” shares Richard Jones, Founder of AMS. “ECD, however, is far more than a product company. They are a solutions partner built on a foundation of integrity, trust, and a commitment to delivering exceptional technology and award-winning support. We look forward to a long and productive relationship.”

As of July 1, AMS is ECD’s sole UK representative and distributor of its solder profiling solutions, including M.O.L.E.® thermal profilers, SelectiveRIDER®, OvenRIDER® NL 2+, and WaveRIDER® NL 2 machine quality management pallets, as well as the brand new M-VP™ sealed barrier for vapor phase soldering processes. Contact AMS via email at sales@ams-electronics.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1260 270 950.

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