TORRANCE, CA – Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Visitors to Booth 715 will have the opportunity to explore Seika’s latest offerings, including the SC-SA1 Pneumatic Air-Driven Fully Automatic Stencil Cleaner, the Hitachi Giken Neoview Supplemental AOI System, a new McDry baking cabinet, and a reel storage rack system designed to maximize space efficiency.

High-Performance Cleaning with the SC-SA1 Stencil Cleaner

The SC-SA1 Stencil Cleaner is a state-of-the-art cleaning solution for SMT stencils, squeegees, and large PCB assemblies. Powered solely by compressed air, the SC-SA1 eliminates the need for electricity, significantly reducing fire hazards and energy consumption. Its fully enclosed design prevents leaks, while the integrated three-stage filtration system extends the cleaning agent’s lifespan. With its stainless steel construction and one-button operation, the SC-SA1 offers safety, durability, and ease of use, ensuring optimal performance and reliability on the production floor.

Introducing the Hitachi Giken Neoview AOI Support System

Making its debut at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, the Hitachi Giken Neoview enhances visual inspection processes by complementing traditional AOI systems. Equipped with dual high-definition cameras that provide top-down and angled views, the Neoview minimizes operator errors by streamlining defect detection and improving traceability through image-based data recording. Its learning feature optimizes camera angles for each type of defect, ensuring consistency and efficiency across multiple production lines. With the ability to connect to a wide range of AOI systems, Neoview guarantees seamless integration and enhanced inspection quality.

Advanced McDry Baking Cabinet

Seika will also introduce its new McDry baking cabinet, capable of reaching temperatures up to 60°C. This cutting-edge design incorporates exterior drying units for easy maintenance and ensures the safe and efficient storage of moisture-sensitive components, protecting them from potential damage and enhancing production reliability.

Innovative Reel Storage Rack System

Seika’s reel storage rack system redefines dry storage by fully optimizing the available space within the McDry cabinet. This system ensures maximum capacity while maintaining the integrity of stored materials, providing manufacturers with a streamlined and space-saving solution for inventory management.

Visit Seika Machinery at Booth 715

Attendees of IPC APEX EXPO 2025 are encouraged to visit Booth 715 to explore Seika’s full range of advanced cleaning and inspection solutions and learn how these products can elevate their manufacturing processes.

For more information, contact Michelle Ogihara at 310-540-7310; e-mail michelle@seikausa.com; or visit www.seikausa.com 

NORTH BILLERICA, MA – BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, is excited to announce that it will exhibit its cutting-edge Aurora platform of reflow ovens at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Visit BTU in Booth 2108 to experience firsthand how the Aurora platform is revolutionizing reflow oven technology.

BTU will be presenting two oven models from the Aurora series at this year’s IPC APEX EXPO: the new Aurora 125N, making its North American debut, and the Aurora 150N, a state of the art 12-zone convection reflow oven. Both models incorporate the latest advancements in reflow oven design and process control. In addition, the Aurora platform also features the 175N and 200N models for increased throughput and flexibility, with the addition of the 125N the Aurora reflow oven line now features four distinct use cases.

“We are so pleased to add another model to the Aurora line of reflow ovens. The Aurora has been extremely well received by customers for it’s advanced feature set and process capabilities,” said Bob Bouchard, Director of Sales and Marketing for BTU. “With the addition of the 125N to our platform our customers with lower volumes can benefit from the innovation we’ve packed into this smaller footprint,” added Bouchard.

The Aurora platform, featuring the latest in cutting-edge technology, offers factory- configurable heating and cooling zones, enhanced maintenance accessibility, an Aqua Scrub flux management system, smart power and energy efficiency, and optimized gas flow with advanced conveyor options. These best-in-class features are designed to minimize the total cost of ownership while maximizing performance and precision, supporting productivity, reducing operational costs, and improving sustainability.

For more information, visit www.btu.com or see the Aurora platform in action at Booth 1832 during the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO.

HARROGATE, UK – Robotas Technologies Ltd., pioneers in Through-Hole Technology (THT) component placement and clinching systems, is excited to announce its return to the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled for March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Visitors to Booth #1711 will have the opportunity to experience Robotas’ cutting-edge solutions for optimizing THT assembly processes, including the Mascot Clinch SMEMA Conveyor System, intelligent Carousels, Dynamic Pick-to-Light (DPL) Arrays, and the innovative Mascot VERIFY Module.

Robotas will use the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO as a platform to showcase the Mascot VERIFY THT Inspection Module, designed to uphold the highest standards of error-free PCB assembly before soldering. Featuring a built-in Verify Camera, the system ensures components are accurately placed by checking for presence, absence, and polarity during operator placement. This guarantees a seamless No Fault Forward process, enhancing the reliability and precision of THT assembly.

Robotas’ Mascot systems automate and streamline PCB assembly with laser- guided component placement and visual work instructions. These systems improve product quality, increase throughput, and virtually eliminate setup time and rework. Fully ESD-safe and electronically height-adjustable, Mascot systems also feature ergonomic component storage and delivery via Carousels and DPL Arrays, mounted on articulated arms for enhanced operator comfort.

A key highlight at the Robotas booth will be the Mascot Clinch Conveyor System, a cutting-edge replacement for aging Contact Systems Clinch Technology, including the CS400, CS600, and CS900 product lines. Featuring IPC CFX compliance, the Mascot Clinch Conveyor uses a three-stage ESD-safe, SMEMA-controlled motorized conveyor. Its Clinch Technology secures leads of inserted components from the underside of the PCB, preventing components from dislodging or moving during wave soldering, further optimizing the THT assembly process.

Robotas’ Mascot Software simplifies assembly programming with seamless integration of data from Contact Systems, PCB CAD, or Gerber files. Programs can be created offline, allowing operators to remain productive on the shop floor while new assembly programs are generated. This functionality maximizes efficiency and keeps production lines running smoothly.

Joining Robotas at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO is Swiss manufacturer POLYVER, showcasing their NCG3-Cutter. This fully automatic component processing machine cuts, bends, and crimps taped and loose axial components with 0.1mm accuracy, completely stress-free. POLYVER’s precision processing machines are ideal for radial and axial THT components, offering unmatched reliability for THT assembly.

Robotas Technologies continues its mission to deliver smart, modular technology into the hands of production staff, enabling factory-wide optimization of manual assembly processes. By providing end-to- end solutions, Robotas empowers manufacturers to transform productivity into profitability.

Visit Robotas at Booth #1711 to explore the future of THT assembly technology. For more information, visit www.robotas.com 

Boca Raton, FL – Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, will exhibit in Booth #915 during the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March.18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim California. The company plans to showcase the award-winning InoAuto Smart Storage Platform alongside a number of exciting new products and technologies.

The Inovaxe team will demonstrate the complete Smart Storage Platform, with Smart Material Management solutions that can be utilized from receiving to shipping and in all material areas in between.

For the first time at the IPC APEX EXPO, the company will demonstrate the new SRIB Smart Cart: A high-density storage cart that utilizes InoBar technology to store and quickly locate any material package including reels, trays, bagged parts, PCBs, feeders, boxes and more. InoBar Pods can be adjusted in 2.5” increments allowing you to configure each shelf to hold one or more part numbers based on your capacity needs. SRIB is fully compatible with Inovaxe’s InoAuto Material Management Software.

The Inovaxe team will also showcase the InoBright Module: a wireless module that will make your OEM Non-intelligent Feeder Carts smarter even when not connected to power. Use it to locate Feeder Carts, specific Product Set-ups and even specific parts mounted on them anywhere in the factory even when not connected to power.

It features:

• A 3.5” built-in display that shows relative information related to the Line, Machine, Table, Product Set-up and part numbers that would be mounted.
• Dual Lighted Beacon to provide visibility from a distance.
• Built-in scanner that allows for hands free operation when scanning a 1D or 2D Barcode on your SMT Reel.
• A built in re-chargeable battery that will allow the module to have power for up to two weeks even when not connected to an external power or communication box.

Also expect to see the Inovaxe IA, SR, SREX and LS product lines with adjustable reel width location trays, along with the MODI Incoming Goods Scanner, VisiConsult X-ray Counter and MP Elekronik Dry Box Cabinet.

Combined with Inovaxe’s easy-to-use InoAuto software, Inovaxe standalone racks can streamline SMT operations, reducing line down occurrences and eliminating operator errors. With various integration options, Inovaxe’s Smart Storage Solutions can help close the loop between systems, automate data-entry and eliminate the black hole of WIP.

For more information about how Inovaxe’s innovative material handling systems and services can improve your inventory accuracy and reduce your labor costs, visit www.inovaxe.com