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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.

DURYEA, PA ― SMT Tooling, a division of PSA Systems, today announced that it has partnered with The JW Corporation at its newest manufacturers’ representative. Under the agreement, Jason Wahba will represent SMT Tooling’s Matrix™ Automatic SMT Support Tooling throughout Canada.

“SMT Tooling is excited to have the support of Jason and his team! Jason is an intelligent, motivated, and technically knowledgeable individual. His core values align with SMT Tooling’s and we look forward to a great relationship.” – Jeffrey Pulaski (Project Manager) SMT Tooling.

The JW Corporation is a privately held technical sales representation company servicing Canada’s high-tech manufacturing industry. Founded in 2017, Owner and President Jason Wahba saw a growing need for a fresh and innovative representation organization in Canada. Built on integrity, best-in-class service and technical expertise, The JW Corporation streamlines towards excellence through continuous growth and education.

SMT Tooling’s Matrix system installs in minutes and includes the company’s proprietary pneumatic connections for quick and easy product changeover utilizing “Smart Touch” operator interface with on-screen operator instructions and access to PSA downloadable process apps. Features include feather-lite setup force and the most rigid locking force of any system in the industry.

The new and improved Matrix SMT tooling solution installs on most screen printers and placers in about 30 minutes and offers fully automatic PCB support to each consecutive board.

For more information about PSA Systems, visit www.smttooling.com.

SANFORD, FL ― Hernon Manufacturing, Inc. ® is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Bonding S.R.O. Effective as of February 1st, 2023, Bonding S.R.O. handles sales, service and support for Hernon in Europe and the Middle East region.

For more than 15 years Bonding S.R.O. has provided a high-level of service for its customers and now Hernon’s customers in this territory will benefit from their local stock and factory trained support personnel. Hernon Founder, President & CEO Harry Arnon said, “Getting closer to the customer allows us to better define customer needs and develop a total solution.” Like Hernon, Bonding S.R.O. specializes in unique adhesive formulas, resulting in a synergistic relationship.

Hernon now exports to more than 60 nations around the world, having won the presidential “E” award for exports, and is a world leader in technical processes for applying UV curable sealant to oil shaft seals as well as applying and curing sealant on ammunition. The company offers more than 5000 unique adhesive formulas and dozens of precision dispensing machines to offer customers a total solution. With 45 years of established business history and fueled by several years of double-digit sales growth, this company is gaining momentum and is a company to watch going forward.

Bonding S.R.O. is registered in Slovakia and serves customers from its warehouse in Hungary. They have deep ties to the European manufacturing community with decade long relationships to many Hernon customers in the region. Per their namesake, Bonding S.R.O. is a reliable resource to local business for adhesives, sealants, dispensing and curing.

For more information, visit www.hernon.com

CLINTON, NY – Indium Corporation® will feature selections from its portfolio of proven products for automotive and power electronics applications, including electric vehicle manufacturing, at APEC 2023, March 19‒23 in Orlando, Florida.

With its significant automotive industry expertise and an award-winning portfolio of proven products, Indium Corporation will feature:

InFORMS® are reinforced solder alloy fabrications that improve mechanical and thermal reliability and are specifically designed to produce consistent bondline thickness for power module applications. They also address specific challenges for the power electronics industry by providing an enhanced material for the development of more reliable and higher performance modules.
InTACK™ is a no-clean, no residue, halogen-free adhesive solution developed for holding parts in place during placement and reflow processes. Designed for use in no-flux reflow applications with formic acid, InTACK™ is specially formulated with high tack to hold a die, chip, or solder preform in place without movement, creating a low-cost tooling-free solution without compromising soldering quality.
QuickSinter® is a high metal content paste, redefining sinter technology for power electronics. Available in pressureless and pressure formulations, this portfolio of sintering solutions delivers products engineered for customers’ specific application needs.
Durafuse® HT features a novel design based on a novel alloy technology, designed to deliver a tin-rich, high-temperature lead-free (HTLF) paste, presenting the merits of both constituent alloys. Durafuse® HT delivers simplified processing, with no special equipment needed, and enhanced thermal cycling reliability equal to or higher than a high-Pb solder.

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s innovative products for EV and power electronics, visit us at booth #859 at APEC or online at indium.com.

HANOVER, GERMANY – With PB Technik Sp. z o.o. coming onboard, Viscom AG has gained a new strong distribution partner for Poland. The contract was signed on February 1, 2023 and covers Viscom's entire portfolio of inspection systems for electronics manufacturing.

PB Technik is based in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Founded in 1991, the company now represents many manufacturers known in the industry for equipping modern assembly lines and has over 40 employees, including its own service specialists. Jakub Karpowicz, Senior Product Manager Testing Systems, and Paweł Szumny, Managing Director and Vice President at PB Technik, analyzed Viscom in direct comparison with other potential suppliers before making the decision.

"We also solicited opinions from our customer base. The feedback was really positive about the technologies used by Viscom and the image quality," emphasizes Karpowicz.

Viscom products will replace three other brands at PB Technik. With this step, the sales partner wants to optimally meet the requirements of larger electronics manufacturers located in Poland. "PB Technik is excellently networked in the Polish market and has the right competencies, especially for our inspection solutions," says Sebastian Legierko, Sales Manager Europe, Viscom AG, and direct contact for PB Technik's future concerns.

At the end of January 2023, Jakub Karpowicz came to Hanover, Germany, to get a detailed overview of the system types, prices, and options at Viscom. However, the overall impression on site was also important for him: "I'd like to come here more often in the future together with customers as part of joint projects," says Karpowicz. "Viscom's campus with its manufacturing, large demo center and other buildings simply deserves to be seen."

To make it easy for interested parties to get to know the technical possibilities, PB Technik will present selected systems from Viscom on its own premises as part of the cooperation. Jakub Karpowicz: "The demo machines are also proving really popular among our service staff, who utilize them to try out their unconventional ideas with a view to expanding their own knowledge." A transition process associated with appropriate training is planned here, ensuring that specialists from Viscom and PB Technik always cover the entire spectrum of support tasks within Poland in varying proportions.