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NEWMAN LAKE, WA – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce that Epak Electronics Ltd. has purchased a Photon steam aging system.
The Photon steam aging system is used for accelerated life testing to simulate elongated storage conditions for high-reliability applications. These steam aging systems complement the Odyssey component lead tinning machines specifically designed to perform component re-tinning, tin whisker mitigation, gold removal and BGA de- balling for high reliability and military application in accordance with all relevant GEIA-STD-0006, MIL- PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-38524E and ANSI-J-STD- 002 standards.
NASHVILLE – KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries is proud to announce the hire of Adam Klett, Ph.D. as Director of Science.
Klett brings years of experience in the aerospace and manufacturing industries to KYZEN having most recently served as an engineer in the Materials and Processes Lab of the Specialty Engineering Department at L3Harris Technologies. In that role, he supported several programs with material characterization and selection, process development and failure analysis including SMT development.
“I’ve always respected Adam’s curiosity, integrity, and passion for developing solutions,” said Ram Wissel, KYZEN Vice President of Global Technology of Klett, “His customer- first focus and approachable demeanor is a natural fit - we’re excited to have him join the KYZEN family!”
Klett holds both Bachelors of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy degrees in chemical engineering from Clemson University where his studies focused upon fluid-phase equilibria and polymer thermodynamics. In the course of his studies, he authored peer-reviewed journal articles and holds a patent for novel solvent technology to purify and separate lignin into high-value engineering applications. He has also delivered more than 20 technical presentations at various events across the country and has published nearly a dozen industry technical papers.
He currently sits on the SMTA Global Board of Directors and leads the Students and Young Professionals Committee in addition to actively serving on the Strategic Development Committee. As a member of the Space Coast Chapter of SMTA, Klett served on that chapter’s board supporting initiatives for student and young professionals.
BUDAPEST – Danutek Hungary, a leading provider of cutting-edge technological solutions, has welcomed seasoned sales executive Máté Nusser to their team. With over a decade of experience, he is set to play a key role in expanding Danutek's customer base and driving revenue growth.
As a Sales Executive, Máté will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction by offering tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. With his deep understanding of the industry and remarkable interpersonal skills, Máté is well-equipped to contribute to Danutek Hungary's mission of providing innovative solutions to their customers.
Máté said: "I am absolutely delighted to join Danutek Hungary's sales team. The company's commitment to excellence and its impressive portfolio of cutting-edge technological solutions truly stood out to me. I am pleased to be part of a team that consistently delivers superior customer experiences and pushes the boundaries of innovation."
With his personable approach, business acumen and proven success leading sales initiatives, Máté is an ideal addition to propel Danutek Hungary's ongoing expansion. His contribution will be instrumental in cementing Danutek's reputation as an industry leader known for cutting-edge yet accessible technology solutions and customer-centric approach.
Ábel Boldizsár, Sales Director, Danutek, said: "Máté's has already proven to be an invaluable addition to our sales team. His exceptional expertise, dedication to excellence, and passion for surpassing customer expectations perfectly suit our team's needs. With Máté's contributions, I am confident our sales department will continue to achieve unprecedented success. His leadership and skill set will enable us to build strong client partnerships, develop innovative solutions, and drive sustainable growth. I look forward to working with Máté as we leverage his talents to provide exceptional service and industry expertise our customers."
As Danutek continues its growth and market presence in Hungary, the company remains committed to providing its customers with the best pre and post-sale service. Recognising the increasing demand for their cutting-edge technological solutions, Danutek will continue to take a proactive approach to expand its team to ensure they always provide exceptional customer service.
PENANG, MALAYSIA – ViTrox, which aims to be the world’s most trusted technology company, is excited to announce that three of our Sales Channel Partners (SCPs), Bergen Group India (Booth #PE15), Kyoritsu Electric India Pvt. Ltd (Booth #PC11) and Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Ltd (Booth #PA11) will be showcasing ViTrox’s latest SMT PCB Assembly solutions at Hall 4, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, India from 13th to 15th September 2023.
ViTrox will showcase its V510i 3D AOI solution at Bergen’s booth. This AOI solution is well-implemented with in-depth Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Smart Technologies. Thanks to A.I. Smart Programming, our AOI is breaking free from reliance on humans, turbocharging programming speed, and ensuring unparalleled quality, precision, and consistency in inspections. Brace yourself for an astonishing up to 80% reduction in programming time, translating to soaring yields and lower operating costs. Our V510i 3D AOI has also successfully qualified for the IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Products Listing (QPL) and has received the mandatory IPC-CFX messages for classification. Read more about our V510i 3D AOI Solution.
We will also be exhibiting our award-winning V9i ARV Solution that revolutionises flexible inspections for conformal coating and final assembly at Blue Star’s booth. Featuring a unique 6-axis COBOT design, it enables adjustable angle inspections up to 90°, guaranteeing convenience. With its Advanced Smart Learning Algorithm, V9i ARV detects various conformal coating defects and checks for screw, cosmetic, connector, and label defects in final assembly without requiring CAD information. Other than that, the solution provides better traceability in the back-end assembly process compared to human manual inspection. Read more about our V9i ARV Solution’s capabilities in conformal coating inspection and final assembly inspection.
Our technical and sales experts will also introduce our other solutions that cater to surface mount technology (SMT) printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) inspection, which are the V310i Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) Solution, V810i Advanced 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI) Solution and of course, our Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions - V-ONE. On top of this, they will also be sharing about our latest innovations that cater to the convergence between semiconductor packaging and SMT through advanced packaging and microelectronics inspections, which are the latest additions under our V310i SPI Solution and the V510i AOI Solutions.
Start your productivity-boosting journey with ViTrox's advanced solutions! Secure an appointment to meet our SCPs and experience live product demonstrations by clicking the registration link. If you want to know more about our solutions, feel free to reach out to us at enquiry@vitrox.com. Get ready to take your productivity to the next level!
MORRISVILLE, NC – The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) announces the availability of the Low Loss Dielectric Materials Characterization Roadmap, which is part of the 5G/6G mmWave Materials and Electrical Test Technology Roadmap (5G/6G MAESTRO).
MAESTRO, managed by iNEMI, is a joint industry/academia project sponsored by the NIST Office of Advance Manufacturing’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (MfgTech) Roadmap Program. The MAESTRO team is developing a comprehensive 10-year hardware roadmap for mmWave materials development and electrical characterization and test, along with an implementation strategy to execute the vision of the roadmap and promote the growth of a strong U.S. workforce in radio frequency (RF) communication technologies. This first of two documents comprising the roadmap focuses on materials characterization of low loss dielectric materials. The second document will cover materials development and electrical test.
The Need for Low-loss Dielectric Materials Characterization and Traceable Standard Reference Materials
Several industry reports and roadmaps have identified development and characterization of materials for mmWave among the greatest technical challenges for 5G hardware implementations. Reliable, repeatable and fast low loss material characterization and testing are critical. Circuit designers need dielectric property data for materials at millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies to optimize device performance of new hardware and for quality assurance.
Furthermore, traceable standard reference materials are needed to accurately characterize materials. Manufacturers often must extrapolate low-frequency data to 5G mmWave frequencies when they accept new material from vendors. Such extrapolation can lead to disagreements between values specified by the vendor and values measured by manufacturers and can result in unpredictable performance of deployed hardware. A key root cause for these major discrepancies is the lack of traceable reference material for mmWave frequencies. This gap makes verification of measurement methods and laboratory techniques impossible in an industry setting.
Michael J. Hill, Principal Engineer at Intel, explains that 5G and beyond will utilize materials that are different from what the industry is using today, and development of new materials requires the ability to evaluate the performance of those materials at use condition. Semiconductor products, equipment suppliers, and material manufacturers have significant exposure if characterizations are incorrect, particularly for products that are manufactured in high volumes.
“Advanced low loss materials often come with significant cost adders,” says Hill. “If a new material is $2 per unit more expensive than an existing material, we must be able to accurately assess the performance benefit this $2 will provide. If metrology errors overestimate the benefit of this new material, we could incorrectly move to the new material and suffer a $40 million dollar error when this cost is applied to a product line shipping 20 million units.”
The MAESTRO roadmap looks at the needs, challenges, current technology capabilities and potential solutions for characterization of low loss dielectric materials. A summary of needs and challenges is shown in Table 1. Request a copy of the roadmap.
Characterization Needs and Challenges
| Technical Need | Challenge |
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Higher frequencies for 5G result in requirements for lower dimensional variation and measurement errors |
Reliable, repeatable, fast low loss material characterization (dielectric constant, loss tangent) Lack of standard reference material (SRM) |
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Dielectric characterization capability for anisotropic materials |
Limited techniques for extraction of anisotropic, wide band material characteristics |
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Dielectric characterization capability for thin films |
Limited techniques for extraction of thin film, wide band material characteristics |
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Dielectric characterization capability for assessing environmental impact on materials |
Limited compatibility with existing tool sets for characterizing across temperature and humidity (sample moisture absorption) |
CLEVELAND – Novagard, a woman-owned innovator and manufacturer of silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and foams announced that they received UL 746E certification on two of their conformal coatings.
A conformal coating is a layer of thin polymeric film that is applied to Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) to protect circuits from moisture, dust, and other contaminants. PCBs are used in a broad spectrum of industries, including electronics, automotive & EV electronics, aerospace, renewable energy, LED lighting, medical devices, and telecommunications equipment.
“We’re extremely pleased that 800-505FC UV Alkoxy Dual Cure Sprayable Silicone and 500-210 General Purpose Conformal Coating passed the rigorous testing required to achieve UL 746E certification,” said Robert Duan, Ph.D., Novagard’s Vice President of R&D. “At Novagard, we are committed to delivering products that meet the highest standards our customers demand.”
UL 746E certification is obtained after the product passes a series of tests meant to evaluate whether a conformal coating can withstand sudden electrical surges and maintain its dielectric integrity. These are done in succession and include: voltage transient testing, dielectric withstand testing, and dielectric breakdown. There is also a vertical burn flammability test conducted as part of the UL 746E certification, and both coatings are rated V1.
800-505FC UV Alkoxy Dual Cure Sprayable Silicone cures in 3 – 5 seconds upon exposure to UV light. It has a secondary, neutral alkoxy moisture cure for shadow areas that begins immediately and develops full adhesion in hours.
500-210 General Purpose Conformal Coating is a clear moisture cured sprayable silicone that offers simple “dispense and forget” processing and tack free performance in as little as 10 minutes.
With the miniaturization and electrification of everything, silicones play a vital role in today’s manufacturing process. Novagard’s moisture cure and UV/dual cure silicones cure tack free in a fraction of the time needed for traditional conformal coatings. After the initial UV cure, the secondary cure ensures no unreacted coating remains in shadow areas.
Novagard electronics grade silicones offer superior performance in harsh and demanding environments. They combine increased flexibility and high temperature resistance, offering more versatility in the design and assembly process. Novagard silicones seal, bond, coat, gasket, and encapsulate to protect sensitive components and modules, enhancing and enabling their customers’ technological innovations. These high-performance materials contain NO added solvents (no isocyanates, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, or xylene), and are PFAS free.
Novagard will be demonstrating their UL 746E certified conformal coatings in booth 1845 at The Battery Show in Novi, MI (September 12 – 14).
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