WOOSTER, OH – RBB, a trusted leader in electronics manufacturing since 1973, is excited to announce its participation in PCB Detroit, taking place June 2–3, 2025, at the Wayne State University Student Center. As a trusted provider of custom PCB assembly (PCBA) solutions, RBB specializes in flexible, client-driven manufacturing services for companies across a wide range of industries.

With a strong focus on low-to-mid volume production, RBB delivers precision, quality, and reliability for complex electronic applications — from legacy product support to new product introductions. The company’s PCB assembly capabilities include surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly, with particular expertise in mixed technology builds.

RBB supports both turnkey and consignment projects, offering flexible engagement models tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, whether for prototypes, short production runs, or long-term manufacturing partnerships.

RBB’s team combines advanced process controls, strict testing protocols, and collaborative engineering support to ensure that every assembly meets or exceeds performance, quality, and reliability standards.

Additionally, RBB operates a UL 508A certified panel shop, offering customers comprehensive electromechanical integration and control solutions. Attendees at PCB Detroit are invited to visit RBB to learn more about the company’s tailored approach to high-mix electronics manufacturing and how the company can support product lifecycle needs from design validation through production and beyond.

To learn more about RBB, visit www.rbbsystems.com.

LAKE FOREST, CA ― May 2025 ― Semi-Kinetics, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services, is proud to announce the purchase of four new ESE US-2000 High-Speed Fully Automatic Screen Printers from Hanwha Semitech Americas. This investment reflects Semi-Kinetics’ ongoing focus on staying ahead with smart, efficient technology that supports both high performance and environmentally conscious production.

The ESE US-2000 is unlike any other screen printer on the market, offering a dual-lane, back-to-back configurable design for significantly increased throughput. With cutting-edge features like bar code recognition for setup verification, environmentally friendly paperless cleaning using quick-change cartridges, and optional automatic paste dispensing, these printers are built to streamline production while reducing waste.

“Our goal has always been to stay ahead of the curve with technology that not only boosts productivity, but also further improves efficiency and sustainability,” said Michael Wayne Leedom, President – CEO of Semi-Kinetics. “The US-2000 printers bring a new level of speed, accuracy, and user-friendliness to our production line.”

The printers feature a robust and intuitive Windows 10-based interface, a 500GB hard drive, and Hanwha’s fast, accurate vision system that provides simultaneous recognition of PCB and stencil. With advanced lighting (3-stage for PCB and 1-stage for stencil), auto calibration, and the ability to recognize virtually any fiducial mark, these machines ensure consistently high-quality printing results.

This strategic addition supports Semi-Kinetics’ ongoing expansion and focus on high-mix, high-reliability manufacturing, particularly for industries with complex demands such as Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial electronics.

For more information about Semi-Kinetics and its advanced manufacturing capabilities, visit www.semi-kinetics.com.

About Semi-Kinetics

Semi-Kinetics is a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services, specializing in surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, Semi-Kinetics offers a comprehensive range of manufacturing solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Leveraging state-of-the-art equipment, experienced personnel, and stringent quality control measures, Semi-Kinetics delivers high-quality products with unmatched precision and efficiency. From prototyping to high-volume production, Semi-Kinetics is committed to exceeding customer expectations and driving success in the electronics industry. Visit https://semi-kinetics.com/ to learn more.

TYNGSBORO, MA – Transition Automation, Inc. recently shipped the largest single order for Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees. The international order shipped to a large multinational packaging company located in India. The Permalex products specified by this order will be used in a Security Device application for protecting international products from counterfeiting.

“This order follows a trend we are seeing over the last two years – where Permalex blades are implemented factory-wide, rather than just for high difficulty production,” said Company President Mark Curtin. “Higher level managers are discovering lost efficiency with tooling maintenance, repeat purchasing cycles and frequent machine interruption. Permalex squeegees are a direct answer to these issues with their long duty cycle, which often exceeds 12 months of continuous use.”

Transition Automation, Inc. is the only company with a singular focus on high performance metal squeegee blades and holder systems. Permalex brand squeegees are used by many top tier electronics manufacturers – especially those who supply to high value, mission critical end-markets, such as space and satellite, automotive, avionics and industrial controls.

Transition Automation, Inc. is located at 5 Trader Circle, Building D, Tyngsboro, Ma, 01879 USA; Phone: 978-649-2400, E-mail: sales@Transitionautomation.com; Web: www.metalsqueegees.com

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Henkel is proud to announce that it has won the Texas Instruments 2024 Supplier Excellence Award. The most prestigious level of supplier recognition, the award highlights suppliers that exemplify the highest standards of innovation, collaboration, and performance.

“We are humbled and honored to be recognized by Texas Instruments with this distinction,” says Wen Zhou, Corporate Vice President Electronics at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “Winning this award is a testament to our team’s expertise in die attach materials innovation, adherence to the most rigorous standards, and a collaborative, can-do mindset. Our partnership with Texas Instruments helps advance some of today’s most cutting-edge analog and embedded semiconductor technologies for critical markets like automotive, industrial, and communications. We are delighted to be an enabler of this consequential work.”

According to Texas Instruments, factors that contributed to Henkel’s top-performing supplier status included “the team’s consistent prioritization of Texas Instruments as a customer, quick response, creative ideas, and a willingness to challenge the status quo so that both companies can grow together.”

With over 20,000 suppliers, Texas Instruments evaluates the companies across six areas: cost, environmental and social responsibility, technology, responsiveness, and assurance of supply and quality. With this framework of objective assessment, the best suppliers that exemplify excellence are identified. This year, 19 suppliers were named Supplier Excellence Award winners.

“Henkel is thrilled to be among such an elite group of suppliers and deeply appreciative of Texas Instruments for recognizing our role in its success with the 2024 Supplier Excellence Award,” concludes Zhou. “We are excited about the future of our partnership and know that together, we can push innovation even further!”

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com