HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacroFab Inc., the operator of North America's largest technology platform for electronics manufacturing, is pleased to announce its recent ITAR registration from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). This registration underscores MacroFab's commitment to meeting the evolving security needs of its clients, reinforcing its position in the manufacturing industry.

With ITAR registration, MacroFab fortifies its commitment to national and global security, emphasizing its advanced operational approach and artificial intelligence-assisted manufacturing. The company's innovative manufacturing platform, coupled with a broad factory network, taps into national manufacturing capabilities to offer unparalleled capacity and flexibility to support even the most demanding projects within the defense industry.

"As an ITAR-registered entity, MacroFab is now equipped to support defense-related projects across the United States," said MacroFab CEO Misha Govshteyn. "Our technology-enabled manufacturing platform and nationwide factory network enables us to offer a unique capability to serve electronics manufacturers of defense-related projects of any size. We are proud to be able to contribute directly to our national and global security by helping organizations to safeguard their intellectual property."

Since MacroFab's founding in 2013, thousands of companies have accelerated prototype-to-production of electronics through its advanced technology platform while keeping their intellectual property secure and quality high. Whether a company needs low-volume printed circuit board assembly or high-volume full product delivery, MacroFab has consistently provided unparalleled service to diverse industries through its Houston headquarters and continues to showcase its customer-first approach to manufacturing innovation.

To learn more about MacroFab's innovative solutions, please visit macrofab.com.

About MacroFab

MacroFab operates the largest technology platform for electronics manufacturing from prototype to high-scale production, with a network of 100+ factories across North America. The company's cloud manufacturing platform and marketplace enable faster, more efficient electronics production, closer to end-users, while leveraging AI-enabled sourcing opportunities, expert internal teams, and an easy-to-use platform.

Bronschhofen, October 12, 2023 – The Cicor Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: CICN) announces today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Clayens Group for a strategic collaboration to create global one-stop CDMO solutions for demanding applications in medical and industrial markets with a focus on smart drug delivery devices.

Cicor is one of Europe's fastest growing manufacturers of high-reliability electronics for medical, industrial and aerospace & defence applications headquartered in Boudry, Switzerland. Clayens is a European leader in the processing of polymers, composites and precision metal parts, headquartered in Genas, France. With complementary global manufacturing capabilities, a shared vision for innovation and excellence, and extensive technology and market expertise in their respective fields, Cicor and Clayens bring together 7,500 employees at 46 production sites in 16 countries across Europe, East Asia and North America, including 20 state-of-the-art cleanrooms.

This strategic partnership enables both companies to offer a one-stop shop for customized, integrated technology solutions that are unmatched in innovation, quality and efficiency, from concept to market, regardless of complexity. Customers, particularly in the medical technology and industrial markets, will benefit from the combination of Cicor's and Clayens' complementary skills and technologies. The joint offering specifically responds to the growing demand for smart drug delivery devices that significantly improve patient care, enable traceability of high value medicine and ultimately reduce healthcare cost. While developing a joint offering entirely focused on new programs, both companies will remain independent of each other and work at arms-length. The collaboration of Cicor and Clayens as independent groups is endorsed by One Equity Partners (OEP), a shareholder in both companies.

Cicor is committed to leveraging this strategic collaboration to drive innovation and create value for all stakeholders, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in the EMS and plastics industries.

Manassas, VA – October 9th, 2023, ZESTRON, the leading global provider of high-precision cleaning products, services, and training solutions in the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries, is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming workshop, "Advanced Packaging and its Impact on mm/Wave Applications," in collaboration with the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI). The workshop will be hosted by ZESTRON Americas on November 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and is free for attendees.

This full-day workshop will gather industry-based and academic researchers to discuss the challenges of advanced packaging and its intersection with high-frequency (mm/Wave) materials. The morning session will focus on the latest materials and processes for electronics packaging. In contrast, the afternoon session will feature highlights from the 5G/6G mm/Wave Materials and Electrical Test Technology Roadmap (5G/6G MAESTRO). This roadmap, a part of the NIST Advanced Manufacturing Technology (MfgTech) Roadmap program, aims to build a foundation of knowledge and expertise in the U.S. to support developing and manufacturing leading-edge 5G and 6G products.

A tour of ZESTRON’s Technical Center will be provided to attendees as well as a networking event at 2 Silos Brewing Company following the workshop. Join us for hors d'oeuvres and drinks, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with workshop speakers and fellow attendees. Please visit the agenda page for more information about the workshop, registration, and accommodations.

About ZESTRON:

ZESTRON is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, and operates in more than 35 countries. With eight technical centers worldwide and the industry’s most knowledgeable team of engineers focused on high-precision cleaning, ZESTRON’s commitment to ensuring that its customers surpass even the most stringent cleaning requirements is without equal.

For additional information or to tour one of our technical centers, please visit www.zestron.com

Hanover, Germany, October 12, 2023 – With its inspection systems, Viscom offers electronics manufacturers worldwide comprehensive inspection coverage – from 3D SPI and 3D AOI to 3D AXI and 3D MXI. At SMTA Mexico, October 25–26, 2023 in Guadalajara, their networking will be a particular focus. Visitors to Booth #1517 can learn more about Viscom's digital platform vConnect.

In multiple regions in Mexico, automotive and aerospace sectors rely on Viscom's intelligently networked systems. "We continue to grow from year to year in this important country for us. Nearshoring and trade agreements with the U.S. undoubtedly also have a major influence on this," says Jesper Lykke, CEO of Viscom Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Viscom AG. Vice President of Viscom Inc. Juan Briceño added: "Our team of 15 employees is exclusively responsible for customers in Mexico and that region from our office in Zapopan. We have been providing local service and support for over 15 years now."

With "The Hermes Standard" (IPC HERMES 9852) or the IPC CFX (Connected Factory Exchange) communication standard, Viscom integrates manufacturer-independent solutions into its inspection systems. At its headquarters in Germany, Viscom furthermore develops and implements its own advanced applications related to the networking of important processes. The spectrum ranges from closed-loop functions of the SPI systems to simple merging of results from all inspection gates to multiline verification and statistically supported control of product quality.

Now, Viscom's latest solution for smart networking is set to make greater inroads in Mexico and other markets worldwide: the modular platform vConnect. It creates an optimal environment and infrastructure for comprehensively monitoring machine processes, increasing plant safety, evaluating information collected, and presenting it in graphically appealing dashboards. Extensive data is available via fully configurable menus, which can be selected according to the requirements of operators, service personnel or management.

In addition, vConnect opens the possibility for very efficient monitoring and administration of the computer infrastructure, allowing Viscom experts to quickly decipher anomalies at customers’ sites and intervene immediately if necessary. IT security and back-up services can be controlled centrally. This applies both to the inspection systems and to the classification and programming stations. Another component of the award-winning software is scalable storage solutions that can be implemented both locally and via cloud connections, enabling the targeted processing of large volumes of different data. Regarding inspection results, Viscom offers vSPC 2.0, enabling a cross-site integration of statistical process control in vConnect.

In vConnect, e.g., one can quickly get an overview of the availability and performance of all Viscom inspection systems and associated peripheral devices in use

About Viscom

Founded in 1984, Viscom AG is one of the leading suppliers worldwide in the field of assembly inspection within electronics production. With its headquarters and production site in Hanover, Germany, the company develops, produces and sells high-quality inspection systems from the areas of AOI, SPI, AXI, MXI, wire bond inspection as well as conformal coating inspection. The systems developed and manufactured in Hanover set high standards in terms of accuracy and speed. The product range covers the complete spectrum of optical inspection and X-ray inspection for small and medium-sized companies as well as for large series production. Viscom systems are used for 100% automatic inspection of electronic assemblies such as those used in the production of automotive electronics, aerospace technology or in the manufacture of telecommunications electronics.

Product development also focuses on customer-specific system developments and networking with other production processes for smart factory applications. In order to achieve this, Viscom AG increasingly invests in its own software and hardware development which is constantly defining new standards in inspection technology.

International sales are handled by a broad network of its own subsidiaries, application centers, service centers and representatives. A service team of in-house technicians and application specialists commission Viscom systems worldwide, offering maintenance, conversion and modernization from a single source. In addition, system-specific training courses are offered for customers’ operators, programmers and maintenance personnel. Experienced engineers and technicians from the application and service departments share their expert knowledge with participants.

Viscom AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2006 (ISIN: DE0007846867).