Philippines - Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI), a leading global technology and electronics manufacturing solutions expert based in the Philippines, and Zero Motorcycles, a world leader in electric motorcycles and power trains based in California, USA have forged a partnership to increase access to the world's leading full-sized all-electric motorcycles.

IMI has expertise in both electronics manufacturing and motorcycle assembly all located under one roof. The strategic manufacturing collaboration involves both the full assembly of the motorcycles as well as partial, modular assemblies. IMI will assemble Zero's electric motorcycle models and other assemblies in their facility in Laguna in conjunction with the manufacturing facilities for Zero in Scott's Valley, California.

'We look forward to such amazing collaboration to help bring their innovative electric motorcycles to the world. This partnership aligns with our commitment to supporting companies in their growth and sustainability efforts while providing high-quality manufacturing services,' said Arthur R. Tan, chief executive officer of IMI.

'Expanding our manufacturing footprint into a new region allows us to efficiently scale up to meet the rapidly growing demand for our products and improve customer delivery and satisfaction in the fast-growing EV market. We are thrilled to partner with IMI and bring their expertise in electronics manufacturing and motorcycle assembly to the Zero Motorcycles lineup of products,' stated Sam Paschel, chief executive officer of Zero Motorcycles.

Mass production is projected to start as early as the second quarter of 2023.

About IMI

Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI), the manufacturing arm of AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, is among the leading global technology and manufacturing solutions expert in the world. IMI ranks 22nd in the list of top EMS providers in the world, and 8th in the automotive EMS market based on 2021 revenues as per New Venture Research.

IMI specializes in highly reliable and quality electronics for long product life cycle segments such as automotive, industrial electronics and more recently, the aerospace market.

From its 20 manufacturing plants across ten countries, IMI provides engineering, manufacturing, and support and fulfillment capabilities to diverse industries globally.

About Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles is the global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains. Designed and crafted by hand in California, Zero Motorcycles combines Silicon Valley technology with traditional motorcycle soul to elevate the motorcycling experience for intelligent, innovative riders around the world.

PCB East, the electronics industry trade show for the East Coast! Coming May 9-12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: ViTrox Technologies Sdn. Bhd. 746, Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3, Batu Kawan Industrial Park, 14110 Bandar Cassia, Penang Malaysia. Tel: (+604) 545- 9988 E-mail: enquiry@vitrox.com Website: www.vitrox.com ViTrox Introduces Its Latest Innovations at Productronica China 2023: Booth #5200! PENANG, MALAYSIA - MARCH 2023 ViTrox, which aims to be the world’s most trusted technology company, is excited to announce our participation in the Productronica China 2023 that will be held from 13 to 15 April 2023, at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Our booth is located in Hall N5, Booth #5200.

Productronica tradeshows have attracted local and international electronics manufacturing firms to exhibit products and demonstrate Smart Manufacturing Technology in recent years. ViTrox plans to showcase its latest Industry 4.0-ready innovations during Productronica China 2023, which include the V310i Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), the V810i S3 Advanced 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI), the award-winning V9i Advanced Robotic Vision, and last but not least, the Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions - V-ONE. Besides that, we will also showcase a new innovation for the first time – the all-new V510i Semicon AOI!

Our V310i 3D SPI is a top-notch solder paste inspection solution that is equipped with Ultra Smart Artificial Intelligent (A.I.) programming, allowing users to access stencil Gerber files and begin inspection immediately without the need for manual parameter setup and adjustment. It is intuitive to use and allows a beginner to get the expected results.

The next solution will be our V810i S3 3D AXI Solution, designed with the new machine geometry design and scanning method, and inspection speed has been improved by up to 30%! The V810i S3 AXI is also equipped with machine Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that will aid engineers in troubleshooting systems easily and performing preventive maintenance actions to minimise production downtime. Find out more information about V810i S3 AXI Solution here.

The award-winning V9i ARV Solution aims to automate manual inspection tasks, particularly for conformal coating inspections and final assembly inspections. Distinctively designed with a 6-axis COBOT that allows adjustable angle inspections with capabilities up to 90°, guaranteeing convenience and minimising human judgment errors. With its Advanced smart learning algorithm, V9i ARV’s system greatly reduces programming time.

Our Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions – V-ONE, a Smart Manufacturing necessity that ensures connectivity within the production line, accurate visualisation of data analytics and adept reactivity in Machine-2-Machine (M2M) production. Designed with customisable, flexible drill-down charts and dashboards that optimise production efficiency with insightful real-time information and A.I. prediction

ViTrox’s new innovation - Semicon AOI is well-equipped with a higher-resolution vision module and Coaxial lighting with powerful and new algorithms. With software advancement, Semicon AOI offers extensive capabilities to enable multiple inspection coverage. Besides, it extends test coverage for backend semiconductor applications, and guarantees automated, easy and quality programming with state-of-the-art A.I. technology!

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with us at Productronica China, Booth #5200, located in Hall N5), and be amazed at our groundbreaking solutions. ViTrox’s on-site experts will conduct the live product demonstration and share the latest innovations and exciting features with you. For more information, contact us via enquiry@vitrox.com. We hope to see you soon!

About ViTrox Technologies

ViTrox is committed to being the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company and the leading solutions provider through the most innovative, advanced, and cost-effective machine vision solution of excellent quality to its customers by integrating ViTrox’s technologies, people, and strategic alliances.

ViTrox offers a full spectrum of solutions, ranging from Middle & Back-end Semiconductor Inspection Solutions, SMT PCB Assembly Vision Inspection Solutions, Electronics Communication Systems, and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. ViTrox is headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with offices in Asia, Germany, and the United States and sales and support sites worldwide.

For more information about ViTrox’s products and services, please visit www.vitrox.com.

Magnus Marthinsson has been appointed interim Sr VP Global Technologies, effective April 1. Magnus’ current role is as head of global aftermarket sales in the Pattern Generators division. Magnus Marthinsson has a MSc in electrical engineering and has worked at Mycronic since 2004. Prior to that he held various management roles in the development organizations of Zarlink, Ericsson and Allgon.

“Michael Chalsen is retiring and I am happy that Magnus has accepted to lead division Global Technologies until a permanent successor has been appointed”, says Anders Lindqvist, Mycronic’s President and CEO.

PCB East, the electronics industry trade show for the East Coast! Coming May 9-12, 2023

Indium Corporation’s Senior Global Product Manager for Semiconductor and Advanced Materials Sze Pei Lim is set to deliver a presentation at ICEP 2023 in Kumamoto, Japan, on April 19. The presentation will cover the findings from a technical paper, co-authored by R&D Manager for the Alloy Group HongWen Zhang, titled An In-Containing Lower-Temperature Lead-Free Solder Paste for Wafer-Level Package Application that Outperforms SAC305.

In recent years, more interest has been shown in adopting low-temperature solders/materials in various applications in order to decrease the dynamic warpage of highly-integrated packages; reduce energy consumption during assembly; and mitigate risk for temperature-sensitive sensors. Durafuse® LT, an In-containing solder paste, was developed and used in mobile phone assembly with a 200°C peak reflow temperature profile. Now an increased interest exists for low-temperature processing for first-level interconnects. Therefore, more research is needed to identify any reliability implications for SnAgCu-based bumps creating an interconnect using Durafuse® LT solder paste material.

As Senior Global Product Manager for Semiconductor and Advanced Materials, Lim works closely with R&D and manufacturing, and engages with the world’s leading semiconductor companies and contract manufacturers. She is a task force member of the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative’s (iNEMI) Packaging Technology Integration Group and has co-chaired a number of industry projects and road mapping initiatives over the past five years. She is also on the executive committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Packaging Society Malaysia Chapter. Lim is a part of the organizing committee for the International Electronics Manufacturing Technology (IEMT). She has authored a number of technical papers and presented regularly in various international technical conferences. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the National University of Singapore, where she majored in industrial chemistry with a focus in polymers. She is a Certified SMT Process Engineer and has earned her Six Sigma Green Belt designation

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email jhuang@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another® (#FOETA), at www.linkedin.com/company/indium-corporation/ or @IndiumCorp.

About ICEP 2023

ICEP is the largest international conference on electronic packaging in Japan, attracting more than 360 attendees and hosting about 35 technical sessions. ICEP provides a strong platform to demonstrate your technologies and products as well as expand your customer network. It is jointly sponsored by JIEP, IEEE EPS Japan Chapter, and iMAPS. The conference has technical sessions covering a wide range of topics, including advanced packaging, design, modeling and reliability, emerging technologies, high-speed, wireless and components, interconnections, materials and processes, optoelectronics, power electronics integration, thermal management.