SUWANEE, GA – ASMPT today announced that last month’s IPC APEX EXPO event in San Diego was among its most successful, as a record number of attendees visited the automation leader’s exhibit. With attendance back to pre-pandemic levels, ASMPT credits its new data analytics offer, award-winning TQ L print platform, and software innovations as major draws for current and potential customers.

“Our customers are tasked with improving throughput and quality, but are also challenged to find and retain qualified personnel,” explains ASMPT Americas Marketing Manager, Mark Ogden. “This strains traditional working models and highlights the necessity for reliable, open automation, simplified interfaces, and at-your-fingertips data. ASMPT has all aspects covered, which is why our APEX exhibit was standing room only and the event an overwhelming success for our company.”

Software ingenuity steals the show

While intrigued by market-leading placement and printing hardware solutions, ASMPT show delegates also unanimously expressed their requirement for open communication protocols, intelligent production line oversight, actionable data analytics, and on-the-fly assistance. Visitors were treated to several new offers in these areas. The company’s WORKS shop floor/line level management suite allows customizable and scalable integration, enabling manufacturers to add features as needed. Among the newest additions is WORKS Material Demand Calculation (MDC), which dynamically assesses materials required on the line, and adapts to changing conditions in real-time instead of supplying to static, pre-production expectations.

Other sought-after software solutions at APEX were newly-launched Virtual Assist and SMT Analytics. SMT Analytics provides deep data collection and analysis for actionable manufacturing improvements, leveraging ASMPT equipment data and correlating it using a Critical Manufacturing MES module.

When operational troubleshooting or maintenance instruction is required, Virtual Assist uses voice recognition to deliver relevant video and documentation assistance for ASMPT equipment. This new technology integrates with the company’s online Academy training platform.

Award-winning, uninterrupted operation

Before the show’s opening, ASMPT’s DEK TQ L stencil printer was already logging wins. The brand-new platform secured a first-place finish in Circuits Assembly magazine’s NPI Award contest, edging out competitors in the stencil printing category. With a smaller footprint, faster cycle time, robust construction, and exceptional accuracy, TQ L demonstrations were in high demand throughout the three-day APEX event. The printer has a dual-cover design for hot-swappable solder paste replenishment, and expanded consumables capacity to allow full shift production without assistance. When paired with Process Expert AI capabilities, TQ L can self-correct and optimize print parameters for even greater efficiency.

Finally, at the center of the ASMPT exhibit were the company’s flexible and scalable SIPLACE SX and SIPLACE TX placement platforms, which continue to lead the electronics sector with performance and reliability. The company has seen significant Americas market share growth in recent years, with placement equipment and corresponding software ingenuity fueling these positive results.

“Electronics content is growing across almost every product category,” concludes Ogden. “This reality, combined with ever-changing market geographics, highlights the need for reliable, intelligent, fast, cost-effective factory solutions. Customers now see these capabilities as non-negotiable competitive differentiators. ASMPT did not disappoint, and our record-setting attendance further confirms that we have invested in all the right places.”

OULU, FINLAND – Today, Scanfil has signed an agreement with Christophe Sut, who will start as the new CEO of Scanfil at the latest on the 1st of September 2023. Until he assumes his new role, the current CEO Petteri Jokitalo will continue as the CEO. After that, Petteri Jokitalo will act as an advisor to the Board of Directors by the end of 2023.

Christophe Sut is currently the President of the Manufacturing Solutions at Sandvik Group. He has an extensive experience in business development, sales and marketing in B2B environment, with over 12 years in leading positions.

“I am honored to be appointed as the new CEO of Scanfil. It is one of the top players in the European EMS industry,” says Christophe Sut. “The company is financially strong and fast growing. It is a highly appreciated business partner among its customers and suppliers, and a respected employer among its employees. We have all the elements to build future success.”

“On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Christophe to the company,” says Harri Takanen, Chair of the Board of Directors. ”We are delighted to get him on board and lead Scanfil to the next phase of international growth and margin improvement.”

SON, NETHERLANDS – Neways is proud to announce it signed a new long-term supplier agreement with ASML. This agreement is a confirmation of our longstanding strategic relationship and strengthens our joint future around cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and growth.

Both ASML and Neways have their roots in Brainport Eindhoven, the Netherlands, one of the most innovative regions in the world. For over 35 years, Neways has been a dedicated partner for ASML in developing and integrating, amongst others, electrical control units, power controls and wiring systems for lithography systems. Together with ASML we are also proud to play a frontrunner role in circular electronics and innovative re-manufacturing concepts to prolong the lifetime of existing systems.

Michiel Claessens, Senior Director Sourcing & Supply Chain at ASML comments: “We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with Neways. Over the past decades we have worked together on various new developments, in which Neways has proven to be a reliable and high-quality supplier. We believe that this agreement sets a strong foundation to continue our joint efforts for the growth ahead of us.”

Hans Büthker, CEO at Neways, comments: “Lithography systems like wafer scanners demand the highest levels of technology, quality, speed, and precision. To remain at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, we are continuously investing in our organization, for example in new high grade production facilities, innovation, and sustainable concepts around circular electronics. We are proud to support ASML as electronics partner and are looking forward to continuing our relationship through this new agreement.”

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Coleman to the position of Regional Sales Manager.

With a degree in Business Management, Andrew brings over 20 years of sales experience to AIM, including 12 years selling to the electronics assembly industry. In this position, Andrew will be responsible for sales growth to new and existing AIM customers in the Midwest US.

“We are pleased to welcome Andrew to AIM’s growing sales and support network,” said David Suraski, AIM’s Executive Vice President, AMD. “We are confident that his knowledge and motivation will bring continued success to this important region.”

Based in the Indianapolis area, Andrew can be reached at acoleman@aimsolder.com.