GARDENA, CA – Pemtron Technology, an inspection equipment developer and supplier, is pleased to announce the addition of Fabio Pareira to its engineering team. With more than 20 years of experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, Fabio brings a wealth of expertise to Pemtron’s operations in Brazil. His extensive knowledge in SMT equipment, process optimization, and product quality will further enhance Pemtron’s ability to deliver innovative solutions to its customers.

Mr. Pareira has played a pivotal role in the implementation of manufacturing processes throughout his career, demonstrating his proficiency in equipment installation, capability testing, and process repeatability. His expertise spans a range of products, including cell phones, chargers, motherboards, notebook components, memory modules, and LCD TVs, among others. Fabio has consistently focused on meeting customer expectations and delivering improvements that enhance product quality.

Pemtron’s General Manager in Mexico Jaime Arreola expressed his enthusiasm for Fabio’s arrival, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Fabio to the Pemtron team. His extensive experience in SMT processes and commitment to quality align perfectly with our company’s core values. Fabio’s expertise will enable us to provide exceptional support to our local customers, reinforcing our commitment to delivering advanced inspection equipment and solutions.”

Prior to joining Pemtron, Fabio served in key engineering roles at reputable companies, including ADATA Electronics, CALCOMP do BRASIL, Salcomp LyTech, Visteon da Amazônia, Legrand Group S/A, Continental Ind. e Comercio Automotivo Ltda., Elcoteq da Amazônia, Digiboard da Amazônia Ltda., and Jabil do Brasil. His experience includes coordinating SMT teams, developing toolings and stencil designs, implementing process automation, and troubleshooting to optimize production efficiency.

Pemtron specializes in the development of high-precision inspection equipment using 3D measurement and vision source technology. Their product portfolio includes cutting-edge solutions for various industries, including SMT, automotive, lead tab, semiconductor, and more. Pemtron’s range of inspection equipment encompasses 3D Solder Paste Inspection (3D SPI), 3D Automated Optical Inspection (3D AOI), 3D Mounting Inspection (3D MOI), Wafer Bump 3D Inspection, Wire Bonding 3D Inspection, and Lead Tab Process/Inspection equipment.

Fabio Pareira’s addition to the Pemtron team will undoubtedly enhance the company’s ability to provide top-notch inspection equipment and support to customers in Brazil and beyond. Pemtron remains dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and drive overall efficiency.

For more information about Pemtron, visit www.Pemtron.com 

MINNEAPOLIS – It is with great sadness that Nortech Systems Incorporated announces the death of Board Member David Graff, who passed away on May 28th.

“David was a trusted advisor whose guidance and expertise in financial and strategic matters will be deeply missed,” said Jay D. Miller, Nortech’s CEO. “David was a genuinely thoughtful and engaging leader whose warmth and kindness inspired everyone at Nortech. On behalf of the Nortech family, the Board of Directors and all Nortech colleagues, we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Paula and their daughters, Maggie and Amanda.”

Mr. Graff joined the Nortech Board in May 2022 bringing broad experience in financial leadership and global business strategy for companies in a variety of industries. His most recent engagements included companies in digital services, cybersecurity, business services and manufacturing. Mr. Graff retired from Deluxe Corporation in 2019 after 20 years as head of Corporate Development. He previously served in financial and operations leadership roles at Colwell Industries, Inc. and Ecolab Inc. and as an auditor of public and private companies at Arthur Andersen & Co. S.C.

Nortech's mission is to deliver value for all Nortech stakeholders by providing extraordinary quality, high-performance, sustainable engineering and manufacturing solutions to help our customers become leaders in reliable digital connectivity and secure data management.

SIALKOT, PAKISTAN – GoldStar Medical Instruments has achieved a total web-based solution for inventory control, traceability, accounting and quality management with their implementation of Cetec ERP; a complete web-based ERP business platform.

GoldStar Medical Instruments manufactures reusable laryngoscopes, single use laryngoscopes, and video laryngoscopes at their production facility in Pakistan. These medical devices were instrumental in treating the COVID-19 pandemic in hospitals all over the world, and continue to be used in medical facilities worldwide.

Just prior to the pandemic in 2019, GoldStar was struggling to keep up with the flow of their business. Unable to get their orders out on time and dealing with numerous communication issues, GoldStar found that they couldn’t expand their business unless they implemented an ERP. They wanted a comprehensive ERP system that could help stabilize their supply chain, allow for total traceability, and save both time and money.

After weighing the different ERP options available, Asad Hayat, Director of Operations at GoldStar Medical Instruments, chose Austin, TX-based Cetec ERP. With Cetec, GoldStar could achieve total traceability of a product from beginning to end; so imperative in the medical manufacturing industry. Hayat says without Cetec ERP, their business flow during the pandemic would have been quite different.

“By the time we really selected Cetec at the beginning of 2020, COVID came,” says Hayat. “Our product that we made was one of the products that was used to treat COVID all over the world. So we had an increase in sales of like, 200, 300%. So if we had not had an ERP, we would not have been able to deliver the product on time. So software played a big role and it was exactly what we wanted.”

With Cetec’s comprehensive all-in-one platform, Hayat and his team can handle sales and quoting, inventory management, document management, shop floor control, quality management, and financial accounting. Hayat says that he and his employees also like the simplicity of Cetec and the user-friendly interface. GoldStar also takes full advantage of Cetec ERP’s many different how-to videos, even using them to train their new hires.

“So every employee that we hire we ask that they watch all the Cetec ERP how-to videos twice, and so that’s the only training we give them,” says Hayat. “And we tell them, if you still don’t understand after watching these videos then we’re gonna let you go! That’s actually one of the biggest things. We don’t do any hands-on training. We ask them to watch the videos and then start their work.”

Hayat says the ROI benefits after implementing Cetec ERP started almost immediately. As GoldStar Medical Instruments continues to expand, Hayat is confident that Cetec ERP will be able to keep up with the growth of their company. Thanks to Cetec ERP, GoldStar is now running with greater efficiency, helping them expand and flourish in the medical manufacturing industry.

MANASSAS, VA – ZESTRON, the leading global provider of high-precision cleaning products, services, and training solutions in the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries, is thrilled to announce its upcoming webinar titled "DI-Water Cleaning: The Good, The Bad and The Better – A Collaborative Discussion with Sr. Application Engineer, Jigar Patel." The webinar is scheduled for June 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST.

The webinar will provide an informative and collaborative discussion on cleaning agent technologies and process alternatives to DI-water. With the increase in assembly density, reduced component sizes, low standoff heights, and a large variety of component packages, the effectiveness of cleaning with DI-water has become limited. The session will review case studies and discuss key performance indicators, including cleanliness, material compatibility, power requirements, and DI-water usage. The 30-minute collaborative discussion following the short technical presentation will provide an opportunity to interact with Sr. Application Engineer, Jigar Patel, and clarify any doubts or queries regarding cleaning agent technologies and process alternatives to DI-water.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and learn from the experts. Register HERE. We look forward to your participation in this informative session.