Press Releases
Michael Chalsen, Senior Vice President Global Technologies and member of Mycronic’s Group Management, has decided to retire. He will stay on in his role until at least December 31, 2022. A recruitment process to find his successor has been initiated.
“Mike’s leadership, dedication and experience have been great contributors to Mycronic’s success. I want to thank Mike for the remarkable work he has done and wish him all the best in his new phase in life”, says Anders Lindqvist, Mycronic’s President and CEO.
PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com
Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, is pleased to announce that Surf-Tech Manufacturing Corporation utilizes six Inovaxe SR Series Mobile Smart Racks at its facility in Ronkonkoma, New York. A multi-faceted provider of contract manufacturing services since 1989, Surf-Tech delivers BOMs to its Smart Racks to deliver many parts at a time.
“Inovaxe is so happy to see that Surf-Tech is receiving all of the benefits that our smart storage solutions offer,” said Margy Khoshnood, VP Sales at Inovaxe. “They’ve been able to keep their SMT line running more quickly and efficiently, reduce kitting time, eliminate operator errors, reduce storage space and quickly find their parts. We are excited to continue to work with Surf-Tech’s team to further expand their ultra-lean smart rack system!”
As a result of the company’s full-service capabilities, including all phases of electronic manufacturing and assembly work, many customers have been with Surf-Tech from the beginning. Specializing in Surface Mount Technology, Surf-Tech has state-of-the-art automated equipment in-house to perform critical placement of components.
The SR Series Smart Racks store up to 560 reels in about three square feet. The Smart Racks are easily configurable, modular and cost-effective. Daisy-chain multiple Smart Racks together on one controller to increase capacity or use a battery to make them mobile.
Surf-Tech provides solutions for a range of manufacturing needs from prototype design to end-customer webstore fulfillment. For more information, visit: surftechmfg.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
(Frederick, MD, September 19, 2022) ACDi today announced it was awarded a combined $11,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract for the manufacture, test, inspection, and delivery of built-to-print cable harnesses and assemblies for Navy and other Department of Defense projects. The contract ceiling is $11,000,000 for each of the 6 new contracts awarded, including the award to ACDi who was the successful offeror for 54 of the 76 CLINS. ACDi was also awarded an additional CLIN for unknown, emergent requirements.
“This contract award represents ACDi’s commitment to Department of Defense programs,” said Bill Hornbaker, ACDi’s President and CEO. “It also illustrates NAVSEA’s commitment to small business initiatives which is vital to our success.”
This contract was competitively procured via the beta.sam.gov website with multiple offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.
About ACDi
Based in Frederick, MD, Nashville, NC and Branford, CT, American Computer Development Inc. (ACDi) is an integral resource to companies who need a trusted partner for dynamic electronics manufacturing, engineering and design expertise to successfully bring their electronic products to market. Our product engineering support services, PCB layout, NPI, electronics manufacturing services, testing, systems integration and product lifecycle management solutions enable OEMs to focus on their business while we focus on product realization and optimization. ACDi clients gain a hands-on extension to their business as we turn their concepts into functional product.
Learn more about ACDi on the website https://www.acdi.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
By integrating the company, which was founded in 1990 and has around 130 employees at its site in Dresden, Cicor Group is specifically expanding its Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) business in Germany and becoming an even more important provider in Europe's largest market for sophisticated electronics.
The integration into the EMS division of the Cicor Group opens up new opportunities for the customers of the former SMT Elektronik as well as of the Cicor Group.
Complementary technologies and synergies in materiel sourcing will result in a broader range of services for them with immediate effect.
The site in Dresden and the Cicor company RHe Microsystems GmbH from Radeberg, which is only a few minutes away, are managed as one organizational unit.
PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com
Indium Corporation’s Miloš Lazić, product development specialist, will share his industry insight on the next generation of metal thermal interface materials (TIMs) during ThermalLive™, to be held virtually, Oct. 18-19.
For many years, metals have been used as TIMs in the industry. Due to their high reliability and high thermal conductivity, the metal TIMs have been great solutions, especially for the most challenging applications. Thermal conductivity and interfacial resistance are the most important properties of a TIM. One of the biggest obstacles for using metal TIMs in applications is the interfacial resistance. Most of the current metal TIMs are quite stiff and require pressure to form seamless connection between materials and surfacing, to lower interfacial resistance. With devices becoming smaller, consuming more power, and producing more heat, finding the right TIM becomes one of the most critical steps in any application.
In The Next Generation of Metal Thermal Interface Materials – Liquid Metal Pastes, Lazić will discuss the development—and advantages—of liquid metal pastes (LMPs). LMPs provide an enhanced metal TIM solution that combines high thermal conductivity and lower interfacial resistance, compared to common metal TIM options in the market. Furthermore, it offers additional benefit as it is liquid metal in nature but better performing: it allows low and controlled bondline thickness, can be applied by jetting or dispensing, and a higher viscosity that survives pressure without leaking.
Lazić provides technical support, including guidance and recommendations to customers related to process steps, equipment, techniques, and materials. In addition, he delivers technical training to staff and industry partners. Lazić attended the University of Nis, School of Electronic Engineering, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and master’s degree (M. Eng.) in electronic engineering. Lazić is a founder of the non-profit organization “Urban Youth Forum,” which encourages students to plan, develop, and execute projects involving environmental protection through the recycling of electronic waste.
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.
For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email jhuang@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another® (#FOETA), at www.linkedin.com/company/indium-corporation/ or @IndiumCorp.
About ThermalLive™
ThermalLive™ is a free online event for electronics and mechanical engineers to learn the latest in thermal management techniques and topics. Produced by Electronics Cooling magazine, Thermal Live features webinars, whitepapers, and product demo videos.
Montana-based, Satic USA, a privately-owned electronics manufacturer and engineering firm, has selected Hentec/RPS as their selective soldering partner of choice.
Satic's first system purchased is a Vector 600, a lead-free compatible system that features an integrated computer with unlimited program storage, integrated system software, witness camera and auto fiducial correction. The Vector 600 is offered with topside preheat, spray or drop-jet fluxer, dual flux nozzles, and custom or wave solder nozzles.
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