POOLE, UK – Cursey Technology has customers in several challenging electronics sectors that demand exceptional manufacturing precision and quality. Looking to improve productivity, the new management team assessed the market’s surface-mount assembly solutions and chose Europlacer to assist with its expansion and investment plans.

Until that point, the company had been running two legacy surface mount lines. What the firm needed was a solution that would increase efficiency and output. Europlacer was able to deliver a single surface mount line with the ability to exceed the productivity of Cursey’s current operations. Europlacer became the favored candidate after equipment demonstrations, site visits and benchmark comparison tests. The initial incentive to evaluate Europlacer’s equipment came via a recommendation from an existing Europlacer customer.

Within weeks, the CEM was operating productively at five to six times the combined run rate of the two legacy lines, with just a single operator on the new Europlacer line.

“It was a massive learning curve for us,” says Paul Barnett, Managing Director of Cursey Technology. “The speed of the line is immense in comparison to our old lines. We have one board in particular where assembling 500 units would take several days, and sometimes a whole week. Now we run a batch of 500 of those boards in a few hours! It’s excellent news for the company.”

Production Manager Dan Weaver explained the benefit to the shop floor. “For me, it’s now far easier to manage the company’s production. We’ve doubled our job run rate and reduced the assembly time by between 50% and 75%,” he says. “So we are now able to work some three weeks further ahead than before and can plan in the tougher jobs with ease.”

The underlying objective for the Cursey Technology investment was to create greater flexibility for its existing customers and expand the range of work that the company can handle for those customers, while also providing the business with the capacity to take on more projects and complex designs that the previous lines couldn’t support.

“We succeeded in hitting that goal,” says Paul Barnett. “So yes, we’re talking to our existing customers and proposing assembly projects to prospects in industries including medical, aerospace, solar energy and EV technology.”

Paul Barnett believes that the productivity of the new Europlacer SMT line puts Cursey Technology in a solid position to move forward with greater business opportunities.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Test Research, Inc. (TRI), the industry's leading provider of Test and Inspection systems for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Malaysian office, which opened in 2010. This move demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality services to its regional clients.

The expanded office will enable TRI to better serve the region's growing client needs and to strengthen its presence in Malaysia. More resources will be available to support the company's ongoing efforts to provide innovative test and inspection solutions and exceptional customer service.

"We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Malaysia and providing even more assistance to our clients in the region," said Jerry Hsu, South East Asia Regional Manager of TRI. "This expansion is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in Malaysia, and we are proud to be able to continue our commitment to delivering the best possible service to our customers."

TRI's Test and Inspection solutions range from Optical Inspection to Board Testing. These innovations optimize the electronics manufacturing production through AI-powered algorithms, precise metrology, smart programming, multiple sensing technologies, real-time SPC trends, and M2M communications. TRI's solutions comply with Industry 4.0 standards, such as the IPC-Hermes-9852, the IPC-DPMX, and the Connected Factory Exchange (IPC-CFX).

PEORIA, AZ ― HyRel Technologies, a global provider of quick turn semiconductor modification solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with EQC Southeast as its manufacturers' representative. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional service to HyRel's valued customers.

EQC Southeast, known for its commitment to matching customer needs with industry- leading solutions, brings a wealth of experience in providing superior engineering, world- class logistics, and a forward-looking vision for product development and growth. The partnership aligns with HyRel's dedication to delivering unparalleled solutions to its clientele.

"At EQC Southeast, we believe in the importance of attention to detail and the crucial role it plays in engineering design. Our goal is to provide our customers with cutting-edge technology, strong engineering support, comprehensive product knowledge, logistical expertise, and unparalleled service," says Melanie Pepper, Vice President of Operations at EQC Southeast.

HyRel Technologies has revolutionized manufacturing with its state-of-the-art "touchless" technique for tin dendrite removal, solder alloy replacement, and the restoration of solderability. This breakthrough process sets new standards for high component reliability, meeting the stringent demands of modern manufacturing.

The company's expertise in robotic solutions and proven processes has enabled HyRel to achieve levels of precision and repeatable quality that are unmatched in the industry. The Robotic Hot Solder Component Tinning process, with proven applications in ROHS compliance, tin dendrite removal, component reuse, and solderability restoration, reflects HyRel's unwavering commitment to excellence.

"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with EQC Southeast as our representative. Their dedication to customer satisfaction and their alignment with our values make them the perfect choice to represent HyRel Technologies," says Brian Watson, President & CO- Founder at HyRel Technologies.

This collaboration signifies a powerful synergy between two industry leaders, combining EQC Southeast's commitment to delivering top-notch technology solutions with HyRel's groundbreaking advancements in manufacturing processes.

For more information about HyRel and its groundbreaking Robotic Hot Solder Component Tinning process, please visit www.HyRel.tech

STEINACH, SWITZERLAND – After a construction period of one and a half years, Variosystems finishes the plant expansion in Sri Lanka, thereby doubling its production capacity. The global electronics service partner with headquarters in Steinach, Switzerland, is now manufacturing electronics and wire harness solutions over an area of 30,000 square meters. The state-of-the-art new building is an energy-autonomous construction and has received the Platinum Green Building Award. At the opening on November 24, the management of Variosystems welcomed more than 100 guests.

30,000 square meters for the high-volume production of high-quality electronics and wire harness solutions: By doubling its production capacity in Sri Lanka, Variosystems is setting the course for further global growth. On November 24, 2023, one and a half years after the start of construction, the electronics service partner opened the new building in Badalgama in the presence of more than 100 guests. The largest location of the group offers, in addition to the high-volume electronics and wire harness production, space for sales, purchasing, logistics, test engineering, and quality management services.

“The location in Sri Lanka is a central component of our vision. We want to support international customers with local supply chains, competitive prices, and global quality standards – true to our motto ‘co-creating leading innovators.’ Through the expansion, we are strengthening our presence in the growing Asian market and our global electronics supply chain,” announced Stephan Sonderegger, CEO of Variosystems, at the opening. Together with the whole executive leadership team, he greeted numerous guests from industry and politics. “With its 25 years of experience in Sri Lanka and steady growth, it is a perfect example of the economic partnership between Switzerland and Sri Lanka. As a result of its social and sustainable commitment to the region and its population, the company has become an integral part of the economic mosaic of Sri Lanka,” emphasized the Swiss Ambassador Siri Walt.

Keeping Pace with the Growing Asian Market

As a full-service provider of electronics solutions, Variosystems covers the entire value chain from development, industrialization, and production to life cycle management. The internationally active Swiss company has been operating in Sri Lanka since 1998. The Badalgama location in the north of Colombo was opened in 2013. It currently has more than 1,300 employees. The expansion will create around 600 further jobs over the next three years.

“The expansion of the manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka was a logical step in the development of the VARIOexperience for our customers. In this way, we can continue to meet the growing demand for first-class electronics manufacturing services in the region in the future,” explained COO Stefan Walther. State-of-the-art production lines and the latest machinery enable the efficient and flexible production of electronics solutions compliant with the highest quality standards. Wire harness solutions for industry as well as the transport and mobility sector are also manufactured in Badalgama.

Environmentally and Socially Sustainable

In addition to quality, Variosystems focuses on the highest social and environmental standards in its internationalization. Besides production and office space, the site in Sri Lanka also accommodates a wastewater treatment plant for the irrigation of a vegetable cultivation area for the employees. The electricity requirements of the 30,000-square-meter site are met in an environmentally friendly manner by a photovoltaic system with an output of 1.4 megawatts. The Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) recognized the energy-autonomous new building with the Platinum Green Building Award. With its own hostel, sports facilities, library, health care station, canteen, and training center, Variosystems offers local specialists an attractive working environment.