Sparks, MD – April 2022 – Weller Tools, the world’s No.1 brand in hand soldering solutions and part of the Apex Tool Group, today announced the retirement plans of current Chief Marketing Officer Bob Heisner. Heisner joined ATG in July 2016 and was named CMO in October 2020. In his time with ATG, Heisner helped build ATG’s six flagship brands, APEX, Cleco, Crescent, GEARWRENCH, SATA and Weller and repositioned Cleco as a master brand. His leadership served him well through the development of key business processes and ATG’s Digital Center of Excellence.

Hanover, Germany, April 11, 2022 – Viscom AG will present a selection of its latest microfocus X-ray tubes at Control in Stuttgart, Germany. Thanks to their impressive flexibility, a previously unattained spectrum of tasks can now be covered with one and the same X-ray source – from the inspection of small, filigree objects and time-optimized series inspections to the radiography of large and massive components.

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will demonstrate industrial robots working together autonomously to raise productivity and reduce waste, on stand no. 314 in Hall B5 at Automatica 2022 in Munich, June 21-24.

At the booth, Yamaha will demonstrate SCARA and cartesian robots cooperating to accelerate adhesive deposition and bonding. Visitors can see how coordination between multiple robots cuts process cycle time to increase output with consistent quality.

A display featuring the LCMR200 linear conveyor module will illustrate flexible workpiece transport with accurate, programmable positioning. Teamed with a cartesian robot, the demonstration will show how the LCMR200’s precision helps to simplify system design as well as increasing throughput and efficiency.

Yamaha LCMR200

In addition, Yamaha’s Robonity single-axis robots combine slim dimensions with high rigidity and a low centre of gravity to enable stable and space-saving solutions for transport, feeding, and general process automation. The associated EP-01 controller and software tools simplify robot selection, simulation, and programming, and provide real-time performance monitoring. The Robonity lineup also contains motorless actuators that give extra flexibility to customise system capabilities and cost.

Visitors can also see the affordable and high-performing YK-XE SCARA robots, which are available with arm length from 400mm to 710mm and up to 10kg load capacity. By lowering the cost of entry to advanced, flexible automation, the YK-XE series enables businesses large and small to become more productive and competitive.

Yamaha’s robotics experts will be present at the booth, no. 314 in hall B5, throughout the event to describe the demonstrations in detail and answer visitors’ questions.

ABOUT YAMAHA Robotics FA Section

Yamaha Factory Automation Section (FA Section), a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit in Yamaha Motor Corporation, is focused on delivering flexible, high-accuracy industrial robots for precision automation challenges.

With its roots in the introduction of robot technology to Yamaha motorcycle assembly activities, the division has over 40 years’ experience solving automation challenges from factory-scale to micron-level. Yamaha’s industrial robots are now trusted by leading corporations worldwide, in activities as diverse as semiconductor fabrication and assembling electronic products, domestic appliances, automotive components, and large liquid-crystal panels.

Yamaha Motor FA Section offers a unified range of solutions for robotic assembly, including single-axis robots, SCARA, cartesian, and articulated robots. Innovations such as the LCMR200 linear conveyor module; a smoother, space-saving and more versatile successor to conventional belt and roller conveyors continue to set the pace in factory automation. Core robotic technologies as well as key components and complete robot systems are all produced in-house, ensuring consistent quality and control over lead-times.

Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, Yamaha FA Section serves customers in all Europe.

https://fa.yamaha-motor-im.de/

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA – 08 April 2022 – Pillarhouse USA Inc. today announced the appointment of WITTCO Sales Group to lead sales efforts in the Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Baja Mexico Regions. Adrian De’Ath, Vice president for Pillarhouse USA Inc stated’ “We are thrilled to announce WITTCO have joined the Pillarhouse sales representative team with an extensive background in the electronics manufacturing industry. We are confident that WITTCO will be able to provide our customers 1st class sales and engineering support.”

Pillarhouse is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality flexible selective soldering systems from entry level hand-load (batch) processes to fully automated high-speed lines. Pillarhouse manufactures a wide range of modular and hand load equipment to fit the changing marketing market needs of today. WITTCO Sales was established in 1989 to provide a technical conduit between Manufacturers of electronic production equipment and their intended market users. CEO Tom Wittmer of WITTCO Sales stated “We are incredibly pleased and look forward to offering Pillarhouse within our strong brands of PCB assembly solutions. From entry level to highly customized complex systems, Pillarhouse has a long pedigree of high quality and low cost of ownership selective soldering equipment”

About Pillarhouse International Ltd

Pillarhouse has been a leading force in the selective soldering of today’s modern machines; offering a range of machine options to cover the wide variety and complexity of today’s modern electronics. Our philosophy is to produce high engineering standard products with a focus on innovation and cutting-edge development. With Headquarters in Chelmsford – UK alongside supplementary Manufacturing, Sales/Service facility in Suzhou – China and Sales/Service support in Chicago – USA. Pillarhouse has developed into a Global Company with Sales and Service facilities in over 50 countries.

About WITTCO Sales

WITTCO Sales Inc. is a Manufacturers’ Representative company serving the Sothern California, Southern Nevada and the Norther Baja Mexico regions over 30 years with an emphasis on the Electronics and Industrial Assembly markets. No matter your company’s production tools and equipment needs, WITTCO is able to provide a Best-In Class line of products and technical assistance you may require. Contact Todd Wittmer at Toddwittmer@wittcosales.com or visit https://wittcosales.com for more information.