Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment for the electronics assembly industry, is increasing its Spare Parts and Logistics department to support the company as business continues to grow throughout the UK and Ireland.

As the company expands ensuring customers receive equipment and accompanying goods efficiently has never been more important. With Altus adding 15-20 new partners year on year since 2017, servicing these customers is of the utmost importance. Simon Richings, a professional with an employment history that includes extensive experience in customer service and issue management, has joined the team to make sure every customer receives an unrivalled customer service.

Dylan Jones, Altus Spares and Logistics Manager, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Simon into the team. It comes at a perfect time as Altus is experiencing company growth.

“As a company that takes the long-term view, it is important for us that all the cogs in the wheel are turning together and every department is working to the best of its ability. The continued growth impacts the central processes that our office team support. Having more experienced hands to call on means that we can continue our forecast growth but still offer the rapid response and support our complex logistical projects require. “I am sure that Simon will slot right in, and we will see the benefits immediately of our additional capacity for customers in the UK and Ireland alike.”

The Altus Spares and Logistics team includes employees with the knowledge and experience to drive forward an unrivalled service and optimal customer experience with a high fill rate.

Supply chain management and attention to detail have also never been more important. Projects which include purchases from global suppliers must be realised in the suggested timeline and with limited risk. Growing the department will ensure this is achieved.

“With operational processes and systems in place to futureproof the company’s growth, partners can not only purchase top quality equipment but also receive a fast and consistent service,” said Dylan. “With our strategy of making aftercare a priority, it is not surprising that the company continues to grow.”

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The next episode of Indium Corporation’s free webcast series, EV InSIDER Live, will focus on the availability of public charging options in the United States on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 11:30 a.m. New York time.

Co-hosted by Indium Corporation’s global head of e-Mobility and infrastructure Brian O’Leary and Loren McDonald, EV InSIDER Live is designed to shed light on the most pressing issues from across the dynamic and rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape.

For the August webcast, O’Leary and McDonald will be joined by Cory Bullis, senior public affairs manager, U.S. at FLO, a leading manufacturer and network operator of EV charging solutions. Click here to register: https://www.indium.com/

In U.S. Charging 2.0: Building a More Reliable Public Infrastructure, Bullis will help O’Leary and McDonald navigate the steps necessary to improve public charging in the United States as almost half of U.S. households do not have the option to charge at home, making public charging stations critical for the country’s EV future. Today, the existing charging network is, unfortunately, receiving a failing grade. The webcast will cover the new U.S. regulations for uptime performance and how the industry can best respond while also delivering an A+ experience to the public.

Bullis has worked extensively on environmental and clean tech policy in multiple states, advising all levels of government and multiple industry associations on progressive climate, EV, and EV charging policies, among others. He leads FLO’s west coast and national policy work to reduce barriers to and increase consumer confidence in EVs and charging station technology. He currently serves as a board member of the EV Charging Association.

About EV InSIDER Live

EV InSIDER Live is a webcast series, co-hosted by Brian O’Leary and Loren McDonald, which sheds light on the most pressing issues from across the dynamic and rapidly evolving electric vehicle landscape. Conducted in an approachable, conversational format suitable for business executives, casual observers, and seasoned engineers alike, each episode features a high-profile guest from the EV industry.

About FLO

FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider. We fight climate change by accelerating EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model and delivering EV drivers the most dependable charging experience from curbside to countryside. Every month, we enable more than 750,000 charging events thanks to over 65,000 fast and level 2 EV charging stations deployed at public, private and residential locations. FLO operates across North America and our high-quality charging stations are assembled with care in Michigan and Quebec. To learn more about what “EV charging done right” means to us, visit flo.com.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

A conference for electronics supply chain leaders

CalcuQuote, a supply chain solutions provider for the electronics industry, is hosting an in-person conference for electronics manufacturing leaders. The two-day conference, entitled Accelerate 2022, will be on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st, and it will be hosted near CalcuQuote headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

This event will provide an engaging and interactive experience for attendees to grow their network, gather knowledge from industry leaders, and explore new ideas from a variety of expert speakers and panelists.

“We are looking forward to hosting this conference dedicated to the electronics industry,” says Chintan Sutaria, Founder and President of CalcuQuote. “We have focused the conference sessions around collaboratively solving some of the most complex problems of our time through presentations, panels and roundtable discussions.”

Accelerate 2022 is the second industry conference that CalcuQuote has hosted. The first one, hosted in October 2020 through a virtual forum, had over 350 active participants and 10+ virtual booths hosted by CalcuQuote’s partner network. This will be the first in-person conference that CalcuQuote has hosted.

Sessions include a presentation about trends in the supply chain, a panel discussion on best practices to address supply chain shortages, case studies of customers who have successfully integrated their supply chain partners into their ERP workflow, and more.

Attendees can get more information and register for tickets here.

About CalcuQuote

CalcuQuote provides quoting and supply chain software for the EMS industry. With a focus on the future, CalcuQuote improves the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the quoting and supply chain process by optimizing operations and implementing sustainable digital solutions. Founded in 2014, CalcuQuote currently serves over 200 EMS companies and has a global customer base.

For more information, visit www.calcuquote.com.

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Sarasota Florida – July 2022 – Today, WPI announced the appointment of ARK Manufacturing Solutions, LLC as its manufacturers’ representative. Dave Murrin, president and principal owner of ARK Manufacturing Solutions, will represent WPI’s new 3D SpectaSCOPE™ inspection microscope in Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada.

Formerly Phoenix Marketing Representatives, ARK Manufacturing Solutions has been in business for more than 20 years, having represented some exceptional manufacturers in the electronics industry and served the finest customer base in the market.

The SpectaSCOPE is a game changer for the PCBA industry. For the first time, the microscope has increased return on investment (ROI) by solving some of the problems in the PCBA process. With patent-pending technology and intuitive copyrighted software, the 3D SpectaSCOPE inspection microscope utilizes enhanced reality screen technology with high resolution cameras.

The ergonomic 3D inspection microscope features an incredible working distance of 300 mm, automatic self-focusing, integrated image capture and true 3-dimensional viewing. The 3D SpectaSCOPE lets users increase throughput while achieving greater accuracy at the highest detail. The 3D SpectaSCOPE is optimal for rework, through-hole assembly and inspections, and it is available in multiple configurations.

Reduce time and errors and increase ROI by adding the 3D SpectaSCOPE into your inspection process. Available with a free 14-day try before you buy, 3D SPECTASCOPE can be tested out to prove its effectiveness on your inspection bench. For more information, visit www.wpiinc.com/vision.

For more information about the products and services of ARK Manufacturing Solutions, contact Dave Murrin at (602) 684-4636.

About WPI Vision and 3D SPECTASCOPE

The genesis of 3D SpectaSCOPE was driven by the engineers at WPI to solve some of the persistent problems in the production process and inspection in the PCBA industry. A byproduct of the bio-medical and research industry, 3D SpectaSCOPE is available for immediate FREE trials at www.wpiinc.com/vision or by calling (866) 606-1974.

WPI Vision is in the business of enriching the stereo microscopic process using patent pending technology to provide an superior user experience when compared with any other product at its price point. By leveraging advances in displays, CMOS sensors and processing power, WPIV is redefining how microscopic needs and problems are met and answered. WPI Vision is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Precision Instrument. Founded in 1967, WPI is a world leader in research laboratory product design and manufacturing with offices around the globe. 3D SPECTASCOPE is designed and manufactured in Sarasota, Florida, USA.

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