PENANG, MALAYSIA — ViTrox Technologies is honored to announce that our V510i Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) Solution has successfully passed the qualification audit for IPC-CFX-2591 Qualified Products Listing (QPL) and has received the mandatory IPC- CFX messages for classification.

The implementation of the IPC-CFX on a shop floor heavily relies on the equipment's ability to support the IPC-CFX-2591 standards. ViTrox’s 3D AOI solution's successful validation of IPC- CFX QPL strengthens the confidence of our global customers in the quality of ViTrox PCB SMT Vision Inspection solution and products, especially in connecting equipment and data with the standard IoT protocol for Industrial 4.0 applications, such as IPC-CFX-2951. The listing of V510i 3D AOI on the IPC-CFX QPL also signifies that ViTrox’s solution is compatible with the IPC- CFX-2591 standards. Hence, electronics manufacturers and OEMs planning to implement the IPC-CFX can be confident that ViTrox PCB SMT Vision Inspection solution is compatible with IPC-CFX, which is suitable to meet their requirements.

At the same time, ViTrox continues to develop the most innovative solution with machine-to- machine (M2M) connectivity to match the ever-changing demands in the electronics manufacturing industry, moving further into the era of Smart Manufacturing. Hence, ViTrox is actively collaborating with IPC to validate the full spectrum of its PCB SMT Vision Inspection Solution for the IPC CFX QPL. You can also find the validated ViTrox Solutions on the IPC- CFX-2591 QP Listing Portal at https://certification.connectedfactoryexchange.com/certification- directory.

ViTrox has also expanded its latest V510i 3D AOI detection capability to inspect beyond the SMT component packages that match the current market demand to improve the user experience. With Artificial Intelligent (A.I.) integration, the V510i 3D AOI AI Smart programming automates the AOI programming process using intelligent algorithm assignment compliant with the IPC Class parameters and covers up to 95% of component packages. Users can also enjoy up to 88% of programming time improvement for NPI. In addition, A.I. integrated VVTS provides the best-in-class A.I. model to support users with the automated post-inspection call analysis and judgment that can eliminate human judgment mistakes. Overall, the V510i 3D AOI solution provides high-resolution imaging with Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Solution to achieve humanless operation through reduced operator workload with minimal skill dependency.

Asides from the IPC-CFX standard, ViTrox Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solution (V- ONE ® ) provides M2M connectivity and big data analytical capabilities for users to monitor production performance using the real-time production process insights and data analysis with image traceability across ViTrox vision solutions. With V-ONE ® , manufacturers can have a strategic approach to oversee the production process to minimize production downtime and improve production efficiency.

Are you interested in implementing IPC-CFX compliant vision inspection solution to achieve Smart Factory? Contact ViTrox Sales Experts by emailing (sales_pca@vitrox.com) or reach out to ViTrox Authorized Local Support for more information and assistance.

SAN JOSE, CA — Zero Defects International [ZDI] has announced their participation as an exhibitor at the new Anaheim Electronics and Manufacturing Exhibition [AEMS] to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California.

AEMS is a sister event to the popular and well attended DMEMS show held annually in Del Mar, California. Dates of the show and conference are November 16th and 17, 2022. ZDI's booth number is 240.

Among the printed circuit board assembly [PCBA] products to be shown are Epoch International design-to-assembly electronic manufacturing services, Tagarno digital microscopes, Arcadia intelligent component storage and dispensing racks, and ZDI's own PCBA contract test and inspection services.

ZDI personnel attending include Michaela Brody [President], Berto Miranda [Operations Manager] and Paul Benke [CEO]. Joe Birtola,Epoch Sales Manager, will also attend as will Bob Conti of RCA Marketing.

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE — ICAPE Group, a global technology distributor of printed circuit boards, announced the appointment of Ms. Christelle Bonnevie as Chief Industrial Officer (CIO).

ICAPE Group continues to implement its global expansion strategy with the appointment of Christelle Bonnevie as Deputy Chief Executive Officer alongside Cyril Calvignac, CEO of the group. Until now Executive Vice-President of CIPEM, the division specialized in the supply of technical parts on plan, Mrs Bonnevie will be in charge of optimizing the performance of the ICAPE Trax production plant in South Africa, owned by ICAPE Group since 2021 and will continue to lead CIPEM activities.

After more than ten years spent within Alstom, in positions of responsibility in the supply chain, Christelle Bonnevie became Plant and Production Manager for Elvia PCB Group in 2008. She joined ICAPE Group in 2015, took the management of CIPEM in 2016, and that of Divsys France in 2021.

Christelle Bonnevie, CIO of ICAPE Group, stated: "For ICAPE Group, the acquisition of a first production plant was a real challenge. The success of this project is due to an incredible team work and the application of ICAPE Group strategy. The confirmation of these good results shows us the direction to follow for the years to come and I am proud to have the confidence of ICAPE Group to lead this industrial performance optimization project. It is an exciting subject which involves many aspects such as the security of our supply chain, the technical support, the quality but also the human, social and environmental responsibility side."

Cyril Calvignac, CEO of ICAPE Group added : "During the past year, we have successfully integrated ICAPE Trax, our production plant located in South Africa. In order to pursue this strategy, the appointment of Christelle Bonnevie will allow us to structure and optimize our production force for the profitable growth of the group.”

About ICAPE Group

Founded in 1999, ICAPE Group acts as a key technological expert in the PCB supply chain. With a global network of 30 subsidiaries and a major presence in China, where most of the world’s PCB production is done, the Group is a one-stop-shop provider for the products and services which are essentials for customers. In 2021, ICAPE Group generated consolidated revenue of €169 million.

For more information, visit www.icape-group.com

MUNICH — J.A.M.E.S (Jetted Additively Manufactured Electronics Sources), the authoritative leader in advancing the development of AME, announced today the giveaway of the most innovative software in electromagnetic (EM) and electronics simulation.

The company is offering the opportunity to get the CST Studio Suite on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform created by Dassault Systèmes. The main goal is to empower enthusiasts and professionals from industry as well as academia who are passionate about designing and manufacturing 3D printed electronics.

CST Studio Suite is a high-performance EM and Multiphysics simulation software package that helps to analyze, design, and optimize electromagnetic components and systems. Moreover, it offers a holistic view of the product and market advantages, facilitating shorter development cycles and reducing costs. The software is well-known and used by many leading companies in the high-tech, transportation and mobility, aerospace and defense, and energy industries to evaluate all types of EM effects during electronic system design processes.

“We believe many talented designers and engineers want to manufacture and bring 3D printed electronics to the next level. Collaborating with Dassault Systèmes help us to ensure value creation in the AME community that we are building,” said Andreas Müller, CEO of J.A.M.E.S. “More importantly, it is part of our ongoing mission to make AME usable and accessible for the whole industry.”

Shared Expertise, Shared Experiences

J.A.M.E.S uses CST Studio Suite for designing 3D printed electronics and creating structures containing full 3D wiring. Its engineering team simulated passive RF components as well as capacitors and coils by using CST Studio Suite. More importantly, it allows them to optimize the existing structures for printing with the DF IV and designing in 3-dimensional form factor. The CST Studio is one of the first software programs that enables electrical engineers to combine mCAD and eCAD.

Details of the Giveaway

The registration period is from October 27th, 2022 until December 6th, 2022. There are ten prizes:

• 1x One-year license
• 3x Half-year license
• 6x Three-month license

Additionally, professional training will be provided to all winners.

To take part in this giveaway, the participants are required to:

1. Sign up at the J.A.M.E.S platform www.j-ames.com

2. Share on LinkedIn your choice of the AME story or design (https://j-ames.com/AMEHub) and tag J.A.M.E.S

3. Follow J.A.M.E.S on LinkedIn

The winner announcement will take place in December 2022. More information can be found at www.j-ames.com/Community/Events