Press Releases
NAMPA, ID – Silicon Mountain, a leading electronic manufacturing company, is pleased to announce its participation in the 3rd Annual Idaho Manufacturing Industry Trade Show & Conference, hosted by the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance. The event was held at the Boise Centre in downtown Boise, Idaho, on November 30, 2023.
The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance's annual trade show and conference serve as a premier platform for industry professionals to connect, engage in learning, and explore cutting-edge solutions. Silicon Mountain is proud to be a part of this event, showcasing its expertise in providing manufacturing solutions that cater to the diverse needs of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
With a dedicated team of professionals who exemplify a commitment to excellence, Silicon Mountain has positioned itself as a key player in the manufacturing industry. The company's success is reinforced by its focus on crucial factors such as time-to-market and supply chain availability. This unique business model allows Silicon Mountain to seamlessly support both low- and high-volume production, empowering its customers to accelerate their product development processes and swiftly bring innovative solutions to market.
Silicon Mountain specializes in a range of manufacturing services, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Through-hole, Mechanical Assembly, and Higher Level Assembly (HLA).
This comprehensive suite of capabilities positions Silicon Mountain as a one-stop solution for clients seeking a reliable and efficient partner in their manufacturing journey.
“We were thrilled to be part of the Idaho Manufacturing Industry Trade Show & Conference, where we had the opportunity to showcase our innovative manufacturing solutions to industry leaders and professionals,” said Clint Roehr, Project Manager at Silicon Mountain. “Our team remains dedicated to driving excellence in the manufacturing sector, and this event provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase our capabilities and connect with potential partners.”
Silicon Mountain provides a wide range of services, whether it is prototyping for startups or high- volume manufacturing. Regardless of the service, the company aims for high quality and quick turnaround.
To learn more about the company's forward-thinking approach and cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, visit https://siliconmtn.net/
BOCA RATON, FL – Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, proudly announces its role as a distributor for VisiConsult’s innovative X-ray Counter solutions in the United States.
VisiConsult’s X-ray Counter solutions, including the XRHCount and XRHCount Inline, represent cutting-edge technology designed to revolutionize inventory management and counting processes across various industries. These solutions offer unprecedented precision and efficiency, providing a game-changing advantage to companies seeking to streamline their operations.
As a distributor for VisiConsult’s X-ray Counter solutions, Inovaxe brings its extensive industry knowledge and expertise to support customers in the United States. Inovaxe’s commitment to providing top-tier solutions aligns perfectly with the innovative technology offered by VisiConsult.
“VisiConsult’s technology represents a significant leap forward in inventory management, delivering unmatched precision and efficiency. As a proud distributor for the U.S. market, we look forward to providing our customers with the most advanced solutions available, backed by our expert support and industry knowledge.” – Juan Arango, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing, Americas
“Inoxave’s inventory management solutions brings a perfect combination for customers that are looking for integrated material management concept. The importance of materials management is highlighted due to material cost being the most dominant cost component in the overall cost of production, an integrated approach is proposed to get the maximum value out of every dollar invested in materials.” – Ronaldo Novaes, VCcount Sales Manager, Americas
To learn more about Inovaxe and their advanced material handling solutions, visit their website at www.inovaxe.com
TEMPE, AZ – Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, has announced its plan to build an advanced packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona. By the time of full project completion, Amkor projects to invest approximately $2 billion and employ approximately 2,000 people at the new facility.
Amkor is the only US-headquartered OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) service provider with advanced packaging technology capability and high-volume manufacturing experience. Upon completion, this will be the largest outsourced advanced packaging facility in the US.
"Expansion of a US semiconductor supply chain is underway, and as the largest US-headquartered advanced packaging company, we are excited to lead the charge in bolstering America’s advanced packaging capabilities," said Giel Rutten, Amkor’s president and chief executive officer. “Semiconductor companies, foundries, and other supply chain partners understand the need to strategically broaden their geographic footprint. The announcement of our new advanced packaging and test facility in Arizona is a clear signal of our intent to help our customers ensure resilient supply chains and be a part of a strong American semiconductor ecosystem.”
PHARR, TX ― ROCKA Solutions proudly announces the addition of Global SMT award-winning Rep of the Year, PIT Equipment Services, LLC, led by Don Dennison, as its first representative in the United States. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in ROCKA Solutions’ expansion plans and reinforces the company's commitment to building a robust sales team. Dennison will represent ROCKA Solutions on the east coast in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.
ROCKA Solutions is experiencing remarkable growth and expansion, and the collaboration with Equipment Services aligns with the company's vision to establish a strong presence in the USA. As the demand for innovative stencil cleaning solutions continues to rise, ROCKA Solutions is strategically positioning itself to meet the evolving needs of the electronics manufacturing industry.
Don Dennison, founder and CEO of PIT Equipment Services, LLC, brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and positive energy to the ROCKA Solutions team. His extensive knowledge of the electronics industry, coupled with a commitment to staying abreast of industry changes, distinguishes him as a highly competent and unique professional.
Established in 1988, PIT Equipment Services has been a trusted partner to electronic assembly companies in the New York/New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania metropolitan area. Dennison’s leadership has been instrumental in the company’s mission to provide unparalleled assistance, leveraging extensive product knowledge and cultivating strategic customer relationships.
As ROCKA Solutions continues to expand its reach, the addition of PIT Equipment Services is a strategic move to enhance customer support and accessibility in the United States.
SUWANEE, GA – The SIPLACE TX micron is the answer to the challenges manufacturers face in SiP (system-in-package) production. The flexible platform combines the speed of SMT assembly with the complexity of die processing. The new version of the pick-and-place machine has been significantly improved by market and innovation leader ASMPT in terms of speed and placement accuracy as well as transport and processing options. The hybrid system offers electronics manufacturers greater flexibility and thus significant competitive advantages for their Intelligent Factory.
A SiP (system-in-package) combines active and passive electronic components into compact functional groups for things like radio modules in smartphones, wireless earphones or smartwatches. The advanced packaging technology required for this assembles dies, bare semiconductor chips, as well as classic SMT components. The high demand for such modules can only be satisfied with machines that process dies with the same high speed that is common in the SMT world and with the level of precision that is common in die processing. It involves the placement of passive SMD components, which must often be positioned very close to each other, with exceptional precision.
Two worlds and three precision classes in one machine
The SIPLACE TX micron from ASMPT fully meets these tough industrial requirements of the industry. After a further increase in the machine’s precision, three accuracy classes are now available for advanced packaging applications in a single machine: 10, 15 and 20 microns, each with a process stability of 3 sigma. Despite its improved basic accuracy from 25 to 20 microns, the machine achieves a placement speed of 93,000 cph – an increase of 14 percent compared to the previous 20-micron class of the SIPLACE TX micron. With its maximum placement accuracy of 10 microns, the machine can process an unprecedented 62,000 components per hour even in mixed SiP applications.
Larger components and boards
Thanks to its larger vacuum tooling, the SIPLACE TX micron can now process substrates measuring up to 300 by 240 millimeters with an accuracy of 15 microns @ 3 σ. New as well is the high-resolution SST54 circuit board camera with improved lighting performance for smaller structures, fiducials, and barcodes.
With the Long Board Option, the SIPLACE TX micron can process PCBs measuring up to 590 by 460 millimeters (23.2 by 18.1 inches). Also new is an optional multi-purpose conveyor system that allows regular PCBs, PCBs with carriers up to 20.5 mm high or curvatures as well as J-boats and JEDEC trays to be used as carriers. And customers who manufacture for highly demanding customers like those in the automobile industry will appreciate the optional level of traceability directly from the tape.
Now compatible with SIPLACE Tray Unit
As an added benefit for fast and uninterrupted production, the SIPLACE TX micron can now also be operated with the SIPLACE Tray Unit, which accommodates carriers that can each hold two JEDEC trays. Depending on the size of the components, up to 82 JEDEC trays or 41 wide trays measuring up to 355 by 275 millimeters fit into the unit. As a special feature, new trays can be added without having to interrupt the production because the magazine is split into a buffer zone for the continuous supply and the main storage area, which can be refilled with new trays.
Proven quality
Unchanged in the new version are established features such as the cost-saving detection of damaged or unusable components and the high-resolution component vision system with blue light that improves the image contrast for especially fine structures and balls. The SIPLACE TX micron is also certified in accordance with ISO Class 7 cleanroom requirements and Semi S2/S8.
A safe investment
“ASMPT’s product portfolio covers a wide range of areas for processing dies as well as SMT components,” explains Sylvester Demmel, Senior Product Manager at ASMPT. “To meet the changing market requirements, it was only logical for us to combine these two worlds in one machine, thus giving electronics manufacturers the opportunity to benefit from more flexibility and economic advantages for their Intelligent Factory. With its high precision and maximum placement speeds, the new SIPLACE TX micron is a future-proof investment that is profitable.”
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – To drive the global chemical industry on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050, the Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative, incubated and hosted by the World Economic Forum for more than three years, has now officially launched as the independent Global Impact Coalition.
With a suite of leading-edge projects, the CEO-led coalition, founded by BASF, SABIC, Covestro, Clariant, LyondellBasell, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, and Solvay will focus on accelerating the development and upscaling of low-carbon emitting technologies for chemical production and related value chains. With a focus on innovation, partnerships, and the development of net-zero production methods, the new Coalition can make an important contribution to carbon neutrality and sustainable growth.
“After over three years of incubation within the World Economic Forum and led by tangible results in the decarbonization space, we are delighted to witness the Global Impact Coalition emerge as an independent legal entity,” said Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum. “We are dedicated to nurturing our strong relationship, bolstering sustainability and innovation within the chemicals sector.”
Leading Demonstration Projects
The Coalition will incubate projects with a proven approach pioneered by the LCET. Example projects coming from Coalition member companies:
The R&D Hub for Plastic Waste Processing - which will focus on developing new technologies for waste processing with a lower CO2 footprint and greater levels of plastic waste recycling.
Electrically Heated Steam Cracker Furnace - collaboration to construct the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracker furnaces.
Marking a milestone
The Coalition is a collaboration of incubation of low carbon emittance technologies in the chemical industry, supported by an expert community of more than seventy senior chemical industry executives. Its transition from a World Economic Forum initiative into the new, independent Coalition marks an important milestone and has been made possible by its founders.
“I see immense potential in reshaping the chemical industry's impact on our planet. One of our goals is in forging new pathways to achieve this, through collaboration, business model transformation, and solid partnerships that create true value in our drive to a net zero future. I am extremely excited to lead the charge, focused on less talk, more results”, said Charlie Tan, Global Impact Coalition’s Chief Executive Officer.
At the cornerstone of the global economy, the chemical industry provides essential materials, technologies and building blocks for 95% of all manufactured goods. As a crucial part of almost all sectors, sourcing and using alternative and sustainable sources of carbon will have an important impact in the fight against climate change.
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