Collaboration drives leading-edge automation solutions for smart manufacturing.

US-based electronics manufacturing solutions provider Universal Instruments Corporation announced today the completion of the company’s acquisition by Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leading provider of smart energy-saving solutions for e-mobility, ICT and energy infrastructure, as well as for smart buildings and factories. With more than 50 years developing its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and with sales, R&D and manufacturing capabilities spread over 5 continents, Delta’s Industrial Automation Business Group offers a broad spectrum of industrial automation products and solutions that serve a myriad of industries, including electronics manufacturing. Universal boasts a 100-year history and specializes in providing precision automation solutions for advanced high-accuracy, multi-process applications for semiconductor and electronics assembly.

The cooperation is expected to generate substantial benefits by leveraging both companies’ R&D and global customer base to offer comprehensive, progressive smart manufacturing capabilities for the electronics industry. Universal will continue to operate under its existing management team as a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta.

Jean-Luc Pelissier, Universal’s chief executive officer, notes that the partnership will greatly strengthen Universal’s market position in the USA and worldwide, enabling the company to accelerate its growth ambitions. “Delta has been a long-term customer partner of Universal Instruments, and we are privileged to now be part of the Delta family,” says Pelissier. “Delta’s global scale and footprint, smart manufacturing prowess, and deep understanding of electronics automation needs, fully supports our technology development and growth strategy. This unique combination will expand our scalability, improve our global reach, and also complement our supply chain and manufacturing footprint, thereby greatly benefiting all our customers.”

Based in Conklin, NY, Universal Instruments is an industry pioneer with a lineage of innovations that have led to more than 500 technology patents and close to 30,000 systems delivered to date. From making printed circuit board insertion equipment for IBM in the 1960s, Universal has evolved to offer comprehensive advanced semiconductor packaging, precision automation, and PCB assembly solutions, backed by the mature process expertise of its Advanced Process Lab.

“Universal Instruments has built a remarkable track record and long-lasting customer relationships in the electronics manufacturing field, which is a key focus of Delta’s industrial automation business,” says Delta’s CEO, Ping Cheng. “Furthermore, by adding Universal’s precision automation machine offering and leading technologies to our highly diversified industrial automation portfolio, we can offer customers total solutions capable of enhancing the productivity and carbon footprint of their production lines.” Cheng also appreciates the value of Universal’s experience in standard automation machine design, thus enhancing and accelerating the development of Delta’s next-generation smart manufacturing solutions.

To learn more about Universal’s solutions for any electronics manufacturing challenge, contact Universal Instruments at +1-800-432-2607 or +1-607-779-7522 or visit www.uic.com.

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.”

PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com

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.

PCB WEST: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com