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Cohoes, NY – May 2022 – PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, today announced plans to exhibit with its distributor MP Electronics in booth F 2.21 at AMPER 2022, scheduled to take place May 17-20, 2022 at the BRNO Exhibition Centre. This year is the 28th international trade fair of electrotechnics, energetics, automation, communication, lighting and security technologies.

(South Plainfield, NJ USA) – May 5, 2022 - The Assembly Division of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a global supplier of integrated solutions from our Circuitry, Assembly and Semiconductor divisions that provides unmatched capabilities in electronics design and manufacturing will discuss solutions for voiding at the SMTA Juarez Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, May 19.

Customer Technical Engineer, Francisco Gallegos, will present “Solder Void Causes and Industry Reduction Strategies” as part of the Technical Forum. Gallegos will focus on the most common causes of voids in solder joints, addressing the impact of different materials, design, equipment, and solder chemistry, and outlining the different strategies for preventing voids, including traditional solutions through stencil design and reflow profiles. The paper will also address other techniques for void mitigation, such as using solder preforms and vacuum reflow ovens.

MacDermid Alpha will also participate in the Expo, promoting both the Alpha and Kester portfolios for low voiding solutions which can increase reliability, enhance electrical and thermal performance, and eliminate costly rework. Featured solder pastes include ALPHA OM-358 and Kester NP650 and the ALPHA HiTech portfolio of adhesive, underfill, and edgebond solutions.

For additional information about MacDermid Alpha’s industry-leading assembly products and solutions, please visit MacDermidAlpha.com.

About MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions:

Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Electrolube, Kester, Compugraphics, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate in design, implementation, and technical service to ensure success for our partner clients. Our solutions enable our customers’ manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time.

MENTOR, OH ― May 2022 ― Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, today announced the appointment of Luis Montiel, CPA, CTP, FPAC as Chief Financial Officer. A senior finance executive, Montiel brings multi-industry experience in startups, public and private equity owned corporations with revenues ranging from $7 million to $25 billion USD.

Montiel will oversee all aspects of Finance & Accounting as the financial leader for Libra Industries. He has more than 20 years of expertise in operational finance, venture capital, capital markets, global cash management, commercial finance, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions.

Two of Montiel’s most recent roles include CFO at Pine Creek Renewables and CFO at Jabil Digital Solutions. His proven ability to quickly learn diverse industries' details and improve profits has led to numerous acquisitions and transformed finance organizations.

Montiel earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a M.B.A. from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. He is a Certified Public Accountant – State of Florida, Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional.

Libra Industries continues to invest to provide customized manufacturing solutions for its customers’ complex product requirements. Through its broad range of capabilities, Libra offers its customers the most capable manufacturing team in the industry. For more information about Libra Industries, visit www.libraindustries.com.

About Libra Industries

Libra Industries is a leading provider of Systems Integration & Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including Medical, Mil/Aerospace, Industrial, Semiconductor, Robotics and Communications. Six world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality.

Indium Corporation expert Andreas Karch, regional technical manager and technologist – advanced applications, and Ralf Sedlatschek, head of technology, KATEK Group, will co-present their joint process development on a materials solution to prevent hotspots in thermally-critical components at SMTconnect, May 10, 11:40 a.m.-Noon, Nuremberg, Germany.

In their German-language presentation, Solder Material for Mounting Thermally Critical Components, Karch and Sedlatschek, will share the results of a joint process development project designed to guarantee the prevention of hotspots under thermally critical components utilizing a standard reflow process.

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s suite of proven products, visit indium.com/auto or stop by its booth (#5-320) at the show.

Andreas Karch provides technical support on solder paste and preforms, fluxes, and thermal management materials to Indium Corporation’s customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Karch has more than 20 years of automotive industry experience in PCB and power electronics, including the advanced development of customized electronics. He received an award for developing one of the top 10 innovative patents for automotive LED assembly. Karch is an ECQA-certified integrated design engineer and holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt. His thorough understanding of process technologies and project management skills reinforces Indium Corporation’s commitment to providing world-class service to its customers in Europe.

Ralf Sedlatschek is the head of technology and radiation protection officer for KATEK Grassau. He is a state-certified engineer with more than 30 years of industry experience. His professional experience includes measurement engineer and quality manager for toolmaking and aviation industries; he has held multiple technical leading positions with KATEK Grassau since joining the company in 2005.

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.

MORRISVILLE, NC  May 2022  Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc., a world-leading provider of automated assembly products and systems and subsidiary of Juki Corporation, is pleased to announce that BayaTronics has purchased a complete Juki line for its new facility. Located in Concord, North Carolina, BayaTronics is a global technology, supply chain and manufacturing solutions partner. The sale was facilitated by Bob Doetzer with Circuit Technology.

BayaTronics’ new facility is state-of-the-art, outfitted with all of the latest Juki SMT equipment, including: a G-Titan APD Screen Printer, two RS-1R Placement Machines, an 8-Zone Air Reflow Oven, iCube-DN inline selective solder, Incoming Material Station, ISM3600 Intelligent Storage Tower and ISM500 Intelligent Storage Cabinet.

Dirk Warriner, Co-Founder & CEO, BayaTronics commented about the new Juki line: “BayaTronics is pleased to have partnered with Juki and Circuit Technology to ramp up this state-of-the-art PCB assembly shop. We knew we had to get the best-in-class for all our equipment and get our staff fully trained and certified. We are proud to have accomplished this in a short period of time and are positioned to produce high quality electronics assemblies for our customers. We look forward to hosting our customers and prospective customers to tour our facility.”

Founded in 2021, BayaTronics has big plans for future growth and expansion. Design and production volume determines material cost, which has a major impact on the overall cost of a product. BayaTronics assists its customers with design for manufacturability, new product introduction, and the procurement of materials without burdening the customer with excess material cost.

“BayaTronics didn’t cut any corners and are now poised for success,” stated Doetzer. “The ownership group recognized the need to invest in state-of-the-art equipment and process controls to adequately handle today’s complex assembly challenges. They set up a first-class manufacturing facility that is ready to put out high quality PCB assemblies.”

It is the goal of BayaTronics to provide domestic customers with a high volume, cost competitive solution with superior quality. The company offers printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), final assembly and material management. Dedicated staff manage each customer’s end-to-end supply chain requirements.

For more information about BayTronics, visit www.BayaTronics.com.