NÁMESTOVO, SLOVAKIA – Incap Slovakia finalised expanding its production area and floor space in the Námestovo factory by adding 1,200 square metres to the existing production area of 5,200 sqm. The expansion was needed to accommodate the increasing production volumes of customers.

According to Miroslav Michalik, Managing Director of Incap Slovakia, the investment included turning a current warehouse space in the factory into a production area and building a new warehouse for production materials. Also, as part of the expansion, the production workshop entrance was upgraded and there is a plan to extend the production office during June.

“We are excited to see and be part of the business growth of our customers. In order to support them the best way we can, we need to increase our production capacity, to be able to offer flexible and agile services,” Michalik explained. He added that the investment will increase the factory’s overall production capacity by more than 50% in area of box build production.

Incap’s factory in Slovakia currently employs 250 employees. Additionally, a process has been started to hire additional personnel to support planned customer growth during the second half of the year and in the coming years. The expansion and new warehouse were finalised in May 2023.

Incap’s factory in Slovakia, based in Námestovo, provides a competitive-cost volume manufacturing option for customers in addition to featuring a dedicated hall for the automotive business. The factory is experienced in electronics manufacturing since 2008, and it has 6,400 square metres of total floor space to serve customers from global companies with operations in Europe. Incap Slovakia provides specialist, niche PCB assembly, complete product build and electromechanical assemblies.

NEWMAN LAKE, WA – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce its distribution agreement with BTU International, Inc. has been expanded to include the Vector series of selective soldering systems. Under this distribution agreement, BTU is the exclusive distributor of all Hentec/RPS selective soldering systems throughout Asia. BTU will provide sales, service, training, spare parts and support via BTU’s extensive sales and service network in Asia.

“We are excited to add this additional Hentec product line to our existing offerings, which will allow us to provide BTU customers with the complete solution for soldering, both reflow and selective,” commented Michael Whang, Chief Executive Officer of Amtech. “Our strong sales and service infrastructure throughout Asia will provide a firm platform to leverage Hentec/RPS’s technologically advanced selective soldering products.”

“We are extremely pleased to expand this distribution agreement with BTU since this will assist our penetration into the Asian market,” said Reid Henry, President of Hentec Industries. “Our Vector selective soldering systems are well proven and provide our customers with greater efficiency, better process repeatability and enhanced solder quality.”

The Vector 300, 460 and 600 lead-free compatible selective soldering systems feature an integrated computer with unlimited program storage, integrated system software, witness camera and auto fiducial correction. Available in either standalone or SMEMA in-line configurations, all Vector systems are offered with topside preheat, spray or drop-jet fluxer, dual flux nozzles, and custom or wave solder nozzles. All Vector systems are UL and CE compliant and carry both a two-year system warranty and a four-year solder pot warranty.

BOSTON, MA – Creation Technologies, an end-to-end, scalable Specialty Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider, today announced its move to a new expanded facility in Changzhou, China. The company celebrated this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by valued customers, suppliers, and distinguished guests, ending with a gala dinner.

With double the capacity of the former site, the new facility spans 150,000 square feet, underscoring Creation Technologies' commitment to expanding its global footprint and enhancing its presence in China. Since 2005, Creation Technologies has been serving customers from its Changzhou location, strategically situated just 90 minutes away from Shanghai.

Equipped with four state-of-the-art surface mount technology (SMT) lines and a dedicated team of 300 professionals, the new facility exemplifies Creation Technologies' dedication to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions. Designed for lean factory flow, the site ensures efficient product flow and offers fully integrated EMS capabilities, encompassing areas for PCB Assembly, System Integration & Test, and Forward and Reverse Logistics.

"This investment demonstrates our commitment to expanding our global footprint to provide our customers with the highest level of service and support,” said Stephen P. DeFalco, Chairman and CEO at Creation Technologies. “With the increased capacity, modern manufacturing equipment, and talented workforce, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers."

Creation Technologies' new facility in Changzhou maintains rigorous quality standards, boasting certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, UL, TUV, ETL, and CCC. The company prides itself on its professionally run manufacturing facility, where multi language teams are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.

Key operational capabilities of the new facility include:

• Focus on high-mix/low-to-medium volume high-reliability products
• Flexible and quick-turn NPI (New Product Introduction) capability
• World-class quality
• Experienced technical staff
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Vast supply chain network with access to custom parts and independent spot market distributors for electronic components

This expansion joins Creation Technologies’ network of 14 global manufacturing sites and other recent significant site expansions in St. Peter, MN, Rochester, NY, and Hermosillo, MX.

Creation Technologies looks forward to leveraging its new state-of-the-art facility in Changzhou to provide innovative manufacturing solutions, exceptional customer experiences, and continued growth in the EMS industry.

For more information, visit www.creationtech.com

COLUMBUS, OH – SEMICON West will take place in The San Francisco Moscone Center. Its mission is “Building a path forward” by focusing on key challenges affecting the global microelectronics industry such as supply chain disruptions, climate change, and talent shortages. Make sure to visit METTLER TOLEDO’s booth #6348 for a hands-on demonstration of the following products:

• Flash Differential Scanning Calorimeter
• Excellence Level Automatic Balance
• Benchtop pH meter
• UV/VIS Spectrophotometry
• Excellence Level Titrator with Autosampler
• Automated Liquid handler

The event will consist of a variety of seminars including factory automation, latest trends in sensorization, sustainability in electronic materials, creating an inclusive talent pipeline, and more; encouraging the exchange of ideas and within the microelectronics industry.