NEW BRITAIN, CT – MicroCare, LLC, a leading provider of innovative cleaning, coating, and lubrication solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Sinclair as a Strategic Account Executive. In this newly created role, Sinclair will be responsible for devising strategies to improve services and build positive relationships with MicroCare’s key clients.

Sinclair is no stranger to the MicroCare family, having previously worked with the company from 2006 to 2021, where he held the position of National Sales Manager for the Sticklers™ and Electronics platforms. During his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional sales expertise, contributing significantly to the growth and success of MicroCare. Over the past two years, Dan has expanded his industry knowledge as part of Jayco Cleaning Technologies, where he specialized in selling precision and industrial ultrasonic parts cleaning equipment.

With his diverse sales background and comprehensive understanding of MicroCare's platforms, Dan's return to the company was a natural choice. His experience and proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships make him the ideal candidate for the role of Strategic Account Executive.

Sinclair began his professional journey at Keene State in New Hampshire, where he pursued studies in Business Administration. However, driven by his passion for the art and science of marksmanship, he made the decision to join the US Army, with a focus on becoming a skilled Sniper. This unique background has shaped his strategic thinking, discipline, and diligence, qualities that will undoubtedly contribute to his success in his new role.

Ray Bellavance, MicroCare Vice President of Sales, and Marketing said, “MicroCare is thrilled to welcome Dan Sinclair back into the MicroCare family. With his expertise and commitment to excellence, we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in strengthening our relationships with key business clients and driving growth within our strategic accounts.”

LAKEVILLE, MN – ITW EAE was selected as the winner of the best paper of TC1 Technology Conference by SMTA China East. The paper, “Selective Soldering with High-Performance Lead-Free Solders” was presented at Nepcon China 2023 by Khoh Kar Heong, ITW EAE Sales Engineering Manager.

The paper investigates three commercially available high-performance lead-free solders designed for circuit assemblies that are located under the hood of automobiles or other harsh environments. These solders were compared to the standard lead-free alloy, Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu, for four different through-hole assemblies.

The paper concludes that the major parameters in selective soldering that contribute to good hole filling are all related to wetting. Once the solder temperature and drag speed are optimized, all other factors: flux type, nozzle type, and solder alloy are less critical for hole filling. Solder composition is an issue in selective soldering. This experiment concluded that the Ni and Cu content can be a critical factor for formation of (Cu, Ni)6Sn5 and or Cu6Sn5 needles.

The paper is available to view on the ITW EAE website.

LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), a global electronics manufacturing expert and Zero Motorcycles, a California-based manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles, yesterday inaugurated the first high powered e-motorcycle manufacturing assembly line at the Laguna Technopark facility of IMI.

The historic ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Arthur Tan, CEO of IMI; Sam Paschel, CEO of Zero Motorcycles; Heather Variava, Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in the Philippines; Gov. Marjorie Ramos-Samaniego, Department of Trade & Industry – Board of Investments, Corieh Dichosa, Executive Director of the Philippine Board of Investments; Gen. James Andres Melad (Ret.), Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure of DOTr; and Vivian Santos, Deputy Director General for Operations of PEZA.

The strategic manufacturing collaboration between the two companies will help address the global demand for high-powered motorcycles and will increase access to the world’s full-sized all-e-motorcycles, with a projection of about 16 thousand bikes per year in 2025.

Showcased during the inauguration was the full electric motorcycle assembly, the battery assembly set-up (modules and electronics) as well as the first units that were assembled in the country.

“The partnership will further strengthen our firm commitment in carrying out the development of EV ecosystem in the Philippines while securing a greener future for the Filipinos,” asserted Tan. IMI is uniquely positioned to have both the competency of electronics manufacturing as well as e-bike assembly under one roof,” he added.

“For us, IMI is a perfect partner to expand our manufacturing in the region, a good place to build a global base,” said Paschel. This complements IMI's manufacturing and supply of EV chargers which are currently integrated and installed by Greenstrum in more than 50 sites across the country.

"With Zero and IMI together, there is no partnership or set of brands in the world that is in better position to take advantage of this transformation and to lead and reshape how two-wheel transportation is going to happen," Paschel said.

"The IMI team and the Ayala group have exceeded every expectation I could ever have as the CEO of a leading global EV company, and I am more firm in my convictions today that the decision we made about the Philippines and more specifically IMI was 100% the right decision for this brand at this moment of history," he added.

Earlier this year, the signing of the memorandum of agreement between the two companies was witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last May in Washington, D.C. The cooperation agreement has a projected amount of USD65 million annually to support the Philippines’ development of its electric vehicle ecosystem.

IMI continues to strengthen its presence in the ecosystem through its partnership with Greenstrum while powering these charging systems and ensuring a sustainable and reliable operations.

ATLANTA – With expected attendance at record levels, the ECIA Executive Conference Committee urges attendees to make reservations now to ensure a seat at the conference. This year Cliff Waldman’s very popular Global Economic Update, will be on Tuesday morning at 10:00 am.

A highly rated speaker at past ECIA conferences, Cliff Waldman is a rising voice in the D.C. policy research community. Cliff has made appearances at events on Capitol Hill and in major think tanks. He is the host of Manufacturing Talk Radio’s “Cliff Notes on the Global Manufacturing Picture." Cliff has served two years as Chairman of the Board of the National Economists Club. In 2019, he served as co-chair of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) manufacturing roundtable. In 2018, he was awarded the Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation by NABE. He received his M.A. in economics from Rutgers University.

“October is just around the corner, and our attendance numbers are already exceeding last year’s,” cautioned Stephanie Tierney, ECIA Director Marketing Communications and Member Engagement. “Book your hotel and register before it’s too late and don't miss this engaging session!”

The ECIA Executive Conference is a senior management level conference for the electronics industry’s leading companies, representing the entire component supply chain. The dates for the 2023 Executive Conference are October 22-24 at the Lowe’s Chicago O’Hare Hotel.

Registration is now open. View the conference website.