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PENANG, MALAYSIA — ViTrox is delighted to receive Etron's satisfaction testimonial who was astonished by the capabilities of V510i Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) Solution and the outstanding support from ViTrox’s Sales Channel Partner (SCP) in Mexico, SMTo Engineering SA de CV.

Etron is a world-renowned fabless IC design and product company that specialises in the production and research of buffer memory, logic chip designs, electronic applications, and system-on-chips. With strong business growth, Etron Technology expands its footprint in Mexico. Etron Monterrey has successfully implemented ViTrox’s V510i Optimus 3D AOI XXL to increase product efficiency, and cost savings for electronic manufacturing services for the business expansion.

José Mata, Etron Engineering Manager at Etron Technology said, “Firstly, let me congratulate every SMTo worker on the exceptional support of 24/7 and the development of our staff that they have provided us, for which we are grateful. When it comes to the ViTrox AOI system's performance, we were astonished by its tremendous capabilities, as it has exceeded our expectations in terms of meeting our clients' demand for the highest quality products, which has consequently shown itself in the highest levels of performance.” Jose added, “The team has a remarkable capacity for inspection. This system has proven to be very beneficial for our needs as it has greatly enhanced our plant's manufacturing processes. Let me congratulate the entire SMTo team for this great job!.”

SMTo is a key valued partner of ViTrox in Mexico, best known for its outstanding service support in handling customer inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction. Besides that, SMTo Engineering has established full sales and service support in Tijuana, Monterrey, Reynosa and Chihuahua to provide better support to the customer. For more information on SMTo, please contact Juan Carlos Santoyo (juancarlos.santoyo@smto.mx) for further assistance.

About ViTrox Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) Solutions

ViTrox V510i Optimus 3D (AOI) XXL is equipped with substantial 3D inspection capabilities, resulting in an AOI system that manages 2D + 3D inspection simultaneously to enhance productivity and high detection range. The latest AI technology in programming and review stations makes ViTrox AOI the pioneer in the SMT Inspection solution market. It is proud to mention that Vitrox AOI is selected by the top 10 EMS companies in the world where they trust in ViTrox AOI Technology with our breakthrough AI technology that brings benefits to the customer. For more details about ViTrox’s AOI products and services, please contact Ken Soon (chuan-sen.soon@vitrox.com) or visit www.vitrox.com.

REDDITCH, UK — Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Jiri Kucera as Operations Director, strengthening its after sales and delivery department.

Jiri joins Altus as an experienced professional in engineering and operations development and will take the newly created role to support the company’s growth as the business continues its rapid expansion and solidifies its management team for future growth.

He brings a wealth of experience and in-depth industry knowledge, having worked with several of Altus’s key customers in his career, and having worked closely with Altus as a business consultant, where he advised on processes and management of the customer ecosystem. This enabled the company to offer its customers and suppliers even more value over the last 18 months.

Joe Booth, Altus Chief Executive Officer said: “The last few years of Altus Groups development has been superb to see and play a part of. We have made significant changes to our internal processes, supplier portfolio and approach to sales and marketing. We are seeing those efforts pay dividends now with the projects that the market trusts us to fulfil, surpassing all prior records set across most metrics.

“Now is the perfect time to bolster our senior management team and bring in an individual with the skill set of Jiri. He will be able to leverage all of his prior knowledge from working on the customer side to offer the highest standards of support available across pre and post sales. I am delighted for Jiri, whom we have known for a long time. I am also pleased for Altus Group and our wider team to be able to bring on a person of this calibre to help guide the company through its next stages of evolution.”

Jiri said: “I am thrilled to be joining such an exciting team of individuals and at a point where they are making a big market on the sector. It’s a great time to be joining Altus Group. The company has been on a very exciting growth path over the past few years and I’m looking forward to playing a key role in the next chapter of enhance the aftersales.”

Jiri will oversee all after-sales operational elements of the business’s strategy and help to lead Altus on its impressive growth trajectory. Most recently, Jiri was Head of Engineering for STI Ltd and has held similar top tier management roles as Operation Director at Fabrinet.

DERRY, NH – StenTech Inc., the leading provider of stencils to the electronics manufacturing industry in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Starrett to Director of Sales – United States. An experienced and respected leader in the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industry, Starrett has more than 29 years of experience in all aspects of the business.

Starrett is a true resource for laser cut stencil technology, from running the lasers and modifying stencil designs, to managing employees and securing millions of dollars of business. He has a thorough understanding of the SMT industry and practical, working knowledge of all aspects of the business which makes him an invaluable asset to StenTech and its customers.

Because of his extensive and varied experience in both operations and manufacturing, Starrett is uniquely qualified to understand and anticipate the needs and challenges of existing and potential customers. His priority is to first connect with his customers so that he can understand and meet their needs. Starrett is both extremely knowledgeable and personable (never forgets a name!) and prides himself on being a trusted and reliable partner to his customers.

To learn more visit www.StenTech.com or www.photostencil.com.

About StenTech, Inc.

StenTech has been leading the way in laser cut stencils, being the first company to introduce Fiber Diode lasers into North America. With over 20 experienced CAD designers, their strength is the support they provide in stencil edits, material, and thickness recommendations. StenTech offers a complete array of stencil technology, custom- tailored to suit your manufacturing requirements. They manufacture any type of stencil for the SMT industry. To learn more visit www.StenTech.com.

MARIETTA, GA — Trans-Tec America, the leading distributor of Yamaha SMT equipment solutions in North America, will showcase the Yamaha YCP10 SMT solder paste printer in the Trans-Tec booth at the upcoming SMTA International - Electronics Manufacturing Conference and Exposition in Minneapolis November 2 & 3, 2022.

The YCP10 High Performance Compact Printer is Yamaha's mid-range printer and is fully equipped with 2D inspection, industry-exclusive 3S blade technology and print stability features for the best possible print yields. The YCP10 is a product of Yamaha Motor Corporation USA‘s Intelligent Machinery (IM) Division. Trans-Tec America is one of the longest-standing global partners for integrated modular assembly lines worldwide.

Along with Dan Czyzewicz of Trans-Tec America, in attendance at the booth will be Yamaha’s George Babka and Andy Wittbrodt, who are working to bring awareness of Yamaha’s One Stop Smart Solution, a full line of manufacturing equipment for the Semiconductor and SMT Manufacturing Industries. For more information, visit https://trans-tec-america.com/portfolio-item/yamaha-ycp10/.

About Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machinery

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA IM is a subdi vision of Yamaha Motor Corporation, and offers a full line of machines for electric/electronic parts mounting and other production-line solutions to ans wer the diversifying needs of today’s electronics manufacturers. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has sales and service offices in Japan, China , Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, providing a truly global sales and service network, delivering best in class on-site sales and service support for their customers.

WATERBURY, CT — MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, the leading global supplier of integrated circuit, assembly and semiconductor solutions for the electronics design and manufacturing industries, will be highlighting their unrivalled capabilities as a total process solutions provider at this year’s Productronica South China, which takes place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, 15-17 November 2022, on the MacDermid Alpha Stand 6D42 in Hall 6.

MacDermid Alpha encompasses a full spectrum of industry leading innovative technologies from Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester and MacDermid Enthone brands, giving manufacturers a distinct advantage in sourcing all their application-specific needs in one place. MacDermid Alpha has been taking a proactive response where innovation is concerned and identifying key areas in the market, rather than a passive reactive approach. Essentially, MacDermid Alpha, supplies solutions across all aspects of the assembly process from PCB manufacturing, PCB assembly and even reclaim and recycling services.

MacDermid Alpha will showcase its’ latest new low temperature solder material. Designed to mitigate warpage induced defects in temperature sensitive chip-scale packages, the ALPHA OM-565 HRL3 solder paste enhances electrochemical performance over existing low temperature solders and provides excellent compatibility when used in combination with other ALPHA solutions for contact rework applications. ALPHA OM-565 HRL3 enables superior wettability to minimize post reflow defects such as Non-Wet-Open (NWO) and Head-in-Pillow (HIP). Next generation devices require a larger footprint and thinner form factor design that deliver superior processing power over existing technologies. These next generation packages create challenges for assembly at traditional SMT reflow temperatures. ALPHA OM- 565 HRL3 enables a reduction in peak reflow down to 175 °C to mitigate common warpage induced defects such as HiP and NWO to improve assembly yields.

Electrolube, the most recent addition to the MacDermid Alpha family of brands is a specialist manufacturer for the electro-chemicals industry. The brand has amassed a wealth of local knowledge and experience pertaining to China’s domestic market since opening facilities in China twenty years ago. The acquisition has proven successful for both MacDermid Alpha and Electrolube, the latter benefitting from an expansion of their Chinese Technical Support team. The brand has also recently launched a new generation of bio-based conformal coatings and encapsulation resins. Electrolube’s new bio-based products build upon their already strong portfolio of solutions. Not only do these new products offer environmental benefits but they also provide high performance protection and increase reliability.

Featured at the show will be a new bio-based polyurethane resins, UR5645, is a tough, two-part encapsulation system ideal for a wide range of applications including automotive and marine. UR5645 is a highly versatile resin with an operating temperature range of -50 to +150 o C and is a low viscosity resin that enables a faster and more efficient potting process. It also provides excellent chemical resistance to acids, alkalis and fuels, ideally suited for the harshest conditions, such as those found in automotive applications.

Electrolube additionally offer a wide range of conformal coatings and thermal management materials. UVCL is a low viscosity coating with the capacity to cure within seconds of exposure to the correct dosage of UV light. UVCL is one of Electrolube’s next generation of VOC-free coatings, and the product’s low viscosity ensures that it is eminently suitable for selective spray equipment. The secondary moisture cure ensures even shadowed areas can be cured successfully.

Electrolube’s GF400 is an extremely versatile gap filling material, suitable for a wide variety of applications, including e-vehicles and chargers. This two-part silicone-based filling material cures at room temperature but the cure can also be accelerated by heat. An impressive thermal conductivity of 4.0 W/m.K is a feature of this gap filler and following cure, a low modulus elastomer avoids pump out phenomenon.

MacDermid Alpha’s vast interconnection of specialty electronics solutions ensures that manufacturers can access all areas of the electronics supply chain in one place. Visitors to Productronica South China are welcome to visit the team on Stand 6D42 in Hall 6 and talk to our technical experts on their application requirements.

Allen Chen, General Manager China, comments, “We are looking forward to attending the Productronica South China exhibition as a group of aligned brands offering cutting edge solutions for manufacturers. MacDermid Alpha has gone from strength to strength in recent years, developing product innovations that really meet the demands of our customers. Our investments and international collaboration with leading OEMs have enabled us to firmly position ourselves in the market as a reliable and trusted ‘one- stop’ provider at every stage of design and production.”

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions serves all global regions and all steps of device manufacturing within every segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate with OEMs and fabricators in the implementation of new technologies that redefine what is possible in device design. Our world class technical service is constantly at hand to ensure optimized outcomes in yield and productivity. Our solutions can increase throughput, reduce carbon footprints, lower total cost of ownership, and enable electronics innovation.

For further information, http://www.electrolube.com.

About MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions enables electronics interconnection through the innovative specialty chemicals and materials from our Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester, and MacDermid Enthone brands. We serve all global regions and all steps of device manufacturing within every segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate with OEMs and fabricators in the implementation of new technologies that redefine what is possible in device design. Our world class technical service is constantly at hand to ensure optimized outcomes in yield and productivity. Our solutions can increase throughput, reduce carbon footprints, lower total cost of ownership, and enable electronics innovation.

MANASSAS, VA – ZESTRON, the leading global provider of high-precision cleaning products, services, and training solutions in the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries, is pleased to announce that the ZESTRON Americas team will be featuring our newest decoating products, ATRON® DC and HYDRON® SE 230A, at the SMTA International Expo & Tech Forum.

New Decoating Products:

At SMTAI, ZESTRON will promote our new decoating products, ATRON® DC and HYDRON® SE 230A. The cleaning agents efficiently remove conformal coating residue from pallets, fixtures, tools, and boards. The products work on acrylic, urethane, arathane, and epoxy coating residues without the need for labor-intensive manual cleaning. Don’t take our word for it; check out the below quote from one of the industry’s top Aerospace and Defense companies.

“The ZESTRON product tackled the challenge all other evaluated alternatives couldn’t. Our challenge included multiple coating types under different processing conditions. I recommend anyone removing the coating from tooling and parts, or reworking coated electronics, using harsh solvents or manual labor, consider trying this product because it’s a game changer!” – Axel Vargas, Manufacturing Engineer Staff at Lockheed Martin.

For more information about these products, visit our Decoating Page!

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.