SAN DIEGO, CA – Aculon, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of electronic protection coatings, entered a non-exclusive global distribution agreement with global distributor Ellsworth Adhesives. The agreement allows Ellsworth Adhesives to distribute Aculon® NanoProof® 3 series.

The NanoProof® 3 series is a drop-in replacement for 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Grade Coatings products, i.e., Novec™ 1700, 1900, and 2700 series. The NanoProof® 3 Series provides up to IPX5 level protection to PCBs and electronic components. This liquid-phase coating uses proprietary polymer technology to achieve dust and water protection across many substrates on a PCB. The NanoProof® 3 series features flexible application methods, including spray, dip, and dispensing, with no cure requirement, quick processing times, improved yields, and reduced equipment costs.

“With 3M’s desire to rapidly exit their Engineered Grade Coating business, customers began reaching out to Aculon® looking for a drop-in replacement to meet their current needs,” shares Edward Hughes, CEO of Aculon®. “We have not only formulated a line of electronics protection coatings to match the 3M™ product line-up but also partnered with Ellsworth Adhesives who is currently the leading distributor of 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Grade Coatings in North America. We can help facilitate a quick transition from 3M™ to Aculon® products, creating a win-win for Aculon®, 3M™, and Ellsworth Adhesives. Ellsworth Adhesives is not only qualified to supply major aerospace and automotive customers but also brings tremendous technical depth with their very strong engineering salesforce.”

Jay Richardson, Vice President of North America for Ellsworth Adhesives adds, “For Ellsworth Adhesives, it is important to support our customers as our partners’ priorities change. We are a globally recognized leader and trusted distributor, having Aculon® step in and meet these needs is aligned with our goal of providing engineered solutions to fit our customers’ needs.”

Learn more about Aculon® NanoProof® 3 series at https://www.aculon.com/nanoproof-3-3m-novec-replacement/ 

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Maven Wireless Sweden AB (publ) has entered into a production agreement with Kitron Aktiebolag a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company. Kitron has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, and the United States.

The manufacturing partnership will initially be supported at Kitron’s factory in Jönköping Sweden.

“Since its founding, Maven Wireless has rapidly grown in both size and scope. Today, its distribution of sales includes large portions of Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Maven Wireless is also doing successful business development in North America, which means Kitron USA could also be a potential future manufacturing site. We are happy to have yet another EMS partner which can support our rapid growth into the years to come, says Fredrik Ekström CEO of Maven Wireless

“We are very happy that Maven Wireless has chosen Kitron as a manufacturing partner to support their growth. Kitron has a long history of producing RF and telecom products. Signing a long-term partnership agreement with Maven Wireless, a market leader in telecommunications for indoor- & tunnel coverage, is a great recognition," says Stefan Mutas-Hansson MD of Kitron AB

NEUSS, GERMANY – Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has supplied surface-mount assembly equipment including the YSM20R modular mounter to RØDE Microphones, a member of the Freedman Group that owns a portfolio of consumer and professional audio brands.

Founded and chaired by Peter Freedman, RØDE Microphones began as a small company selling only one type of microphone and developed into a large global company whose name is now renowned throughout the world. More than 1.7 million RØDE microphones have been sold, in 116 countries. The product range now contains over 200 types of products designed for diverse creative activities such as movie filming, stage recording, live productions, broadcasts, blogs, podcasts, and radio.

“RØDE has achieved great success through creative use of technology to deliver effective solutions,” commented Daisuke Yoshihara, Sales General Manager at Yamaha Robotics. “Yamaha has been chosen to help extend and strengthen this success and we are looking forward to a productive, long-term collaboration.”

Peter Freedman and his team leverage the latest microphone knowhow and electronics technologies to deliver innovative features and ensure market-leading performance. The company handles the complete product realisation from design through to manufacture and invests regularly in cutting-edge technical capabilities, including manufacturing equipment. When he decided, recently, to setup a new, state-of-the-art electronic surface-mount assembly line, Yamaha’s advanced SMT equipment including the YSM20R mounter was the natural choice.

“Yamaha’s surface-mounting technology has proven indispensable to our expansion and success,” he commented. “With our new YSM20R, we can manufacture more sophisticated circuit boards than ever before.”

Capable of placing up to 95,000 cph, the YSM20R all-purpose surface mounter has the highest speed in its class and features Yamaha’s 1-head solution that saves stopping the line to change the mounter configuration. The High-speed Multi (HM) head handles components from 0.2mm x 0.1mm (0201) SMD chips to parts such as large ICs and connectors up to 55mm x 100mm x 15mm high. Additional YSM20R features include a side-view camera for rapid pickup detection, high-speed smart recognition of new component types, and Yamaha’s All-Image Tracer for quality control.

RØDE’s YSM20R has been installed in the factory and brought up to speed leveraging support and training delivered by Yamaha technicians.

“We have been able to continue taking great steps forward by applying this cutting-edge Yamaha technology to build our electronic circuits for microphones and audio,” concludes Peter Freedman. “We are currently developing RØDE Podcast Studio, the world’s first dedicated console interface for podcasting, and my goal is to make RØDE Microphones the no.1 microphone throughout the world.”

DERRY, NH – StenTech® Inc., the leading multinational SMT Printing Solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Park as the Western Regional Sales Manager. With more than 10 years of experience and a proven track record in sales, Park brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.

As the Western Regional Sales Manager, Park will be responsible for driving revenue growth and cultivating strong relationships with customers in the region. With his results- oriented approach and dedication to customer success, he is poised to significantly impact StenTech's sales strategy and market presence.

Park is a graduate of Temple University. He is passionate about helping clients achieve their business objectives and exceeding their expectations by delivering exceptional results.

"We are excited to welcome Sean Park to the StenTech team as our Western Regional Sales Manager," said Greg Starrett, StenTech’s Director of Sales. "His extensive experience, exceptional sales skills, and dedication to customer satisfaction make him an invaluable asset to our organization. We look forward to his contributions in driving sales growth and further strengthening our relationships with clients in the Western region."

To learn more, visit www.StenTech.com