HALF MOON, NY – PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, recently held a Global Sales Meeting from June 27-29, 2023. This marked the first time in three years that the entire global sales team was able to convene in person, thanks to the lifting of travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event also served as the inaugural sales meeting at PVA’s new headquarters.

PVA’s global sales team from around the world gathered at the three-day conference, which placed a strong emphasis on education and collaboration. The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to align sales strategies, streamline processes, and exchange valuable knowledge across all sales channels and global markets. Bringing everyone under one roof enabled the opening of key lines of communication between regions, ultimately enhancing the ability to serve PVA’s global customer base.

“This conference was a significant milestone for PVA as it brought together our sales team to foster stronger collaboration,” said Frank Hart, Global Sales and Marketing Manager of PVA. “By gathering in person, we were able to facilitate meaningful discussions and align our efforts to better serve our valued customers worldwide.”

The sales meeting covered a range of topics, including PVA’s plan for continuous improvement, software and product development, and the attendees had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the PVA production floor. On the production floor, guests delved into specific products and processes, gaining deeper knowledge to effectively promote and sell PVA's cutting-edge equipment to their customers.

“By bringing together our talented sales professionals from around the globe, we were able to foster stronger connections, build upon our collective expertise, and drive forward our mission of providing innovative and customer-centric solutions,” expressed Anthony Hynes, CEO and President of PVA.

PVA is a world-class innovator of high-quality, repeatable dispensing and conformal coating systems. The company manufactures turnkey solutions that help customers improve their competitiveness, such as coating inspection, optical bonding, and curing ovens.

For more information about PVA, please contact PVA at info@pva.net or (518) 371-2684.

HAVERHILL, MA – The re-balling of BGA components from lead-free to tin-lead solder is a critical requirement by some high-reliability customer applications due to tin-whisker mitigation concerns. This technical paper by Circuit Technology Center discusses the key process steps of this highly specialized process.

See the full paper at: https://www.circuitrework.com/features/1040.html 

KALISPELL, MT – ClassOne Technology, a leading global provider of advanced electroplating and wet processing tools for microelectronics manufacturing, today announced it has secured an order for its Solstice® S8 single-wafer processing system from award-winning Menlo Microsystems (Irvine, Calif.). The ClassOne system will ship in mid-winter to Menlo Microsystems’ new facility in the Village of Lansing, New York, where it will be used for high-volume manufacture of the company’s Ideal Switch®.

Menlo Microsystems’ Ideal Switch® technology combines the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches to create best-of-both-worlds solutions that enable 99-percent reductions in switch size, weight, power, and cost. Industries that benefit from Menlo Microsystem’ Ideal Switch include aerospace and defense, telecommunications, medical, industrial IoT, and test and measurement.

“With the launch of our new Ideal Fab™, we are primed to onshore our technology and shift production of our Ideal Switch® into high gear,” said Russ Garcia, CEO, Menlo Microsystems. “The Solstice S8 will help us to achieve our manufacturing goals. We are appreciative of the ClassOne team for their expertise and collaboration on process and tool configuration to help meet our exacting manufacturing requirements.”

Built on ClassOne’s state-of-the-art, high-throughput Solstice platform, the versatile Solstice S8 can perform a host of electroplating and surface preparation processes on a single system. Suitable for R&D as well as high-volume manufacturing, Solstice’s flexible design allows users to create a customized turnkey solution by mixing and matching the processes Menlo Microsystems requires for their patented Ideal Switch manufacturing process.

ClassOne Technology CEO Byron Exarcos stated, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a true innovator like Menlo Microsystems, which has completely reimagined switching technology. Collaborating with this exciting technology company expands our diverse customer base while further validating our industry-leading position in technologies like RF for 5G and IoT, semiconductors and compound semiconductors.”

Learn more about ClassOne’s complete Solstice single-wafer platform offerings here, or click here to request a demo.

PENANG, MALAYSIA – ViTrox, which aims to be the world’s most trusted technology company, is excited to announce the appointment of Carlos Ponce as the new Business Development Director of ViTrox Technologies based in Mexico region, effective 15th June 2023.

With a robust background encompassing over two decades of engineering expertise and seven years of business development and sales proficiency in the Mexican market, Carlos will be in pivotal responsibility for formulating sales and marketing strategies. He aims to stimulate revenue growth and propel ViTrox towards greater success within this vital market segment. In addition, Carlos will be leading our sales channel partners, leveraging their potential to expand ViTrox’s market reach in Mexico, thereby fostering lucrative business opportunities. His remarkable track record in cultivating prosperous partnerships, identifying untapped market potential, strengthening ViTrox’s market presence in Mexico, and driving revenue growth positions him as a valuable asset to the organization. His unwavering commitment to organizational success makes him an invaluable asset to our team.

Carlos embarked on his career journey in 1998 at Solectron de Mexico, while still pursuing his studies. His academic journey culminated in a graduation as an Industrial Electromechanical Engineer from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (UAG). Subsequently, Carlos embraced opportunities to work with globally renowned EMS companies, where he gained extensive industry acumen and accumulated invaluable professional experience. Displaying exceptional versatility, Carlos later transitioned to equipment suppliers, where he embraced his role with unwavering passion and determination.

Carlos’s appointment as the Mexico Business Development Director instils a profound sense of confidence and optimism within ViTrox. With his strategic vision and exceptional leadership abilities, we are poised to embark on an exciting journey of growth and prosperity in the Mexico market. Carlos’s primary focus will revolve around spearheading the company's expansion initiatives and cultivating invaluable clients and partner relationships. His deep understanding of the Mexican business landscape and his unwavering dedication to achieving remarkable outcomes undoubtedly propel ViTrox towards new horizons of success.