FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE — ICAPE Group, a global technology distributor of printed circuit boards, announced the appointment of Ms. Christelle Bonnevie as Chief Industrial Officer (CIO).

ICAPE Group continues to implement its global expansion strategy with the appointment of Christelle Bonnevie as Deputy Chief Executive Officer alongside Cyril Calvignac, CEO of the group. Until now Executive Vice-President of CIPEM, the division specialized in the supply of technical parts on plan, Mrs Bonnevie will be in charge of optimizing the performance of the ICAPE Trax production plant in South Africa, owned by ICAPE Group since 2021 and will continue to lead CIPEM activities.

After more than ten years spent within Alstom, in positions of responsibility in the supply chain, Christelle Bonnevie became Plant and Production Manager for Elvia PCB Group in 2008. She joined ICAPE Group in 2015, took the management of CIPEM in 2016, and that of Divsys France in 2021.

Christelle Bonnevie, CIO of ICAPE Group, stated: "For ICAPE Group, the acquisition of a first production plant was a real challenge. The success of this project is due to an incredible team work and the application of ICAPE Group strategy. The confirmation of these good results shows us the direction to follow for the years to come and I am proud to have the confidence of ICAPE Group to lead this industrial performance optimization project. It is an exciting subject which involves many aspects such as the security of our supply chain, the technical support, the quality but also the human, social and environmental responsibility side."

Cyril Calvignac, CEO of ICAPE Group added : "During the past year, we have successfully integrated ICAPE Trax, our production plant located in South Africa. In order to pursue this strategy, the appointment of Christelle Bonnevie will allow us to structure and optimize our production force for the profitable growth of the group.”

About ICAPE Group

Founded in 1999, ICAPE Group acts as a key technological expert in the PCB supply chain. With a global network of 30 subsidiaries and a major presence in China, where most of the world’s PCB production is done, the Group is a one-stop-shop provider for the products and services which are essentials for customers. In 2021, ICAPE Group generated consolidated revenue of €169 million.

For more information, visit www.icape-group.com

MUNICH — J.A.M.E.S (Jetted Additively Manufactured Electronics Sources), the authoritative leader in advancing the development of AME, announced today the giveaway of the most innovative software in electromagnetic (EM) and electronics simulation.

The company is offering the opportunity to get the CST Studio Suite on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform created by Dassault Systèmes. The main goal is to empower enthusiasts and professionals from industry as well as academia who are passionate about designing and manufacturing 3D printed electronics.

CST Studio Suite is a high-performance EM and Multiphysics simulation software package that helps to analyze, design, and optimize electromagnetic components and systems. Moreover, it offers a holistic view of the product and market advantages, facilitating shorter development cycles and reducing costs. The software is well-known and used by many leading companies in the high-tech, transportation and mobility, aerospace and defense, and energy industries to evaluate all types of EM effects during electronic system design processes.

“We believe many talented designers and engineers want to manufacture and bring 3D printed electronics to the next level. Collaborating with Dassault Systèmes help us to ensure value creation in the AME community that we are building,” said Andreas Müller, CEO of J.A.M.E.S. “More importantly, it is part of our ongoing mission to make AME usable and accessible for the whole industry.”

Shared Expertise, Shared Experiences

J.A.M.E.S uses CST Studio Suite for designing 3D printed electronics and creating structures containing full 3D wiring. Its engineering team simulated passive RF components as well as capacitors and coils by using CST Studio Suite. More importantly, it allows them to optimize the existing structures for printing with the DF IV and designing in 3-dimensional form factor. The CST Studio is one of the first software programs that enables electrical engineers to combine mCAD and eCAD.

Details of the Giveaway

The registration period is from October 27th, 2022 until December 6th, 2022. There are ten prizes:

• 1x One-year license
• 3x Half-year license
• 6x Three-month license

Additionally, professional training will be provided to all winners.

To take part in this giveaway, the participants are required to:

1. Sign up at the J.A.M.E.S platform www.j-ames.com

2. Share on LinkedIn your choice of the AME story or design (https://j-ames.com/AMEHub) and tag J.A.M.E.S

3. Follow J.A.M.E.S on LinkedIn

The winner announcement will take place in December 2022. More information can be found at www.j-ames.com/Community/Events

CHICAGO — IDENTCO is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Electronics Manufacturing Conference and Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center, November 2-3, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The IDENTCO team will showcase its complete range of electronics labeling solutions in Booth 919.

IDENTCO’s labeling and high temperature masking system enables customers with SMT lines to print on-demand miniature tracking labels and automatically apply those labels to their printed circuit boards and components using existing pick-and-place assets. A pre-printed label option also is available through IDENTCO’s Print Service Centers in the US, Germany and Mexico. Additionally, the system can be used to automatically place high temperature die cut polyimide masks for selective solder masking.

IDENTCO offers the thinnest pick-and-place label presenter in the industry that is compatible with all major pick-and-place machines and saves valuable space in the pick-and-place machine. High performance labels and matching ribbons withstand the extreme temperatures and solvents used in the manufacture of surface- mount and through-hole printed circuit boards, providing traceability throughout the entire assembly process. Labels also are available with electro-static dissipative (ESD) properties to meet the requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20.

Visit IDENTCO at the SMTA Electronics Manufacturing Conference and Expo Booth 919 to see the complete SMT label automation system in action. IDENTCO delivers the total solution with our superior micro-miniature labels, label feeders, printers, ribbons, and support.

CZECH REPUBLIC – PBT Works s.r.o., a leading manufacturer of cleaning technology for electronic assemblies and tooling, is pleased to announce that Trylene, Inc. has purchased a SuperSWASH III. The sale was liaised by Mike Gunderson of MaRC Technologies. Based in Houston, Texas, Trylene is an onshore electronic manufacturing service (EMS) provider.

Dhruv Patel, VP at Trylene, commented, “Technology, speed and reliability are critical to success in the electronic industry. We are well equipped with state-of-the-art advanced automated SMT manufacturing lines to deliver the speed and reliability that our customers expect, and the PBT Works SuperSWASH III has been a major contributor in achieving this. At Trylene, we implement the mantra that the key to success is through continuous improvement, and we achieve this through constant personnel training, equipment upgradation and process improvisations.

Trylene provides a range of services from concept to quick prototype manufacturing all the way to full- scale production. We are flexible in volume, assembly, and processes to support today’s complexity in manufacturing. The company was established with the motive of providing complete customer satisfaction to its customers.

Trylene’s goal is achieved by implementing the latest technologies, equipment and methodologies that ensure the best quality products are delivered on-time at the most competitive price. This makes Trylene a one-stop destination for customers looking for contact manufacturing services performed locally at a competitive price. Trylene is an ITAR, 9001 & 13485 certified company.

The SuperSWASH III is the ideal fit for Trylene’s high-density SMD assemblies because it is designed for customers looking for the best cleaning results without the need for automation or very high throughput. The system is ideal for medium to low quantities of complex products that need to be cleaned perfectly.​

For more information about Trylene, visit http://trylene.com/

PBT Works is EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 14001 certified. For more information, visit www.pbt-works.com