MANASSAS, VA – ZESTRON Academy is pleased to invite production operators, managers, and process engineers to participate in our FREE 2025 Cleaning Webinar Series. This comprehensive program is designed to provide valuable insights into the latest advancements and best practices in electronics cleaning processes. North America Webinar Schedule (English):

Why Clean?

• Date: April 17, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM EDT
• Presenter: Umut Tosun, M.S.Ch.E., Director of Engineering
• Description: Explore the impact of contamination on PCBA reliability and understand why effective cleaning is crucial for mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, medical devices, military, and automotive electronics.

Electronic Assembly Failures, Solutions, and Lessons Learned for Long-Term Reliability

• Date: May 22, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM EDT
• Presenter: Denis Barbini, Ph.D., Technical Solutions Manager Description: When a product fails in the factory or worse, in the field, a significant effort is required to determine the root cause of the failure. This includes a forensic accounting of all potential failure sources including environmental conditions, product design, assembly processes and handling.

Optimizing PCBA Cleaning: Cutting Costs & Boosting Capacity

• Date: September 23, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM EDT
• Presenter: Joshua Archer, Sales Engineer
• Description: Struggling with rising costs and production bottlenecks in your PCBA cleaning process? Join ZESTRON Academy’s Joshua Archer for an in-depth session on maximizing efficiency without compromising reliability.

Ensuring Reliability in Advanced Packaging: The Cleaning Challenge

• Date: October 9, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM EDT
• Presenter: Kalyan Nukala, M.S.Ch.E., Applications Engineer
• Description: Larger die sizes, increased bump counts, and lower standoff heights create significant challenges in removing flux residues, especially under low-profile components.

All webinars are free to attend and will include a live Q&A session with ZESTRON's experts. Participants can register for individual sessions or the entire series here: https://www.zestron.com/usa/en/education/2025-cleaning-webinars

About ZESTRON:

ZESTRON is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, and operates in over 35 countries. With eight technical centers worldwide and the industry’s most knowledgeable team of engineers focused on high-precision cleaning, ZESTRON’s commitment to ensuring that its customers surpass even the most stringent cleaning requirements is without equal. For additional information or to tour one of our technical centers, please visit www.zestron.com.

HUTTO, TX – ViTrox Americas Inc. will exhibit at three upcoming SMTA Expos: theSMTA Arizona Expo & Tech Forum on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the DoubleTree by HiltonIn Mesa, Arizona, the SMTA Huntsville Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, April22 at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, AL, and the SMTA Atlanta Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled forThursday, April 24 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, GA. ViTrox will discuss itscomprehensive suite of advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Printed Circuit Board Assembly(PCBA) solutions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore ViTrox’s state-of-the-art technologies, including:

• Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) – Ensuring precise solder paste deposition for superior qualitycontrol.
• Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) – Delivering unmatched defect detection and high-speed inspection accuracy.
• Advanced 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI) – Providing in-depth analysis of hidden solder jointsand complex PCB assemblies.
• Advanced Robotic Vision Solutions (ARV) – Enhancing automation with intelligent roboticvision capabilities.
• Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions (V-ONE) – Enabling real-time dataanalytics for smart factory transformation.

In addition to these SMT PCBA solutions, ViTrox will highlight its VisionXpert solutions, including theSmart Code Reader and Smart Camera, which set new standards in precision and efficiency formanufacturing processes.

ViTrox is also proud to introduce its latest groundbreaking innovations: the V510i Advanced 3DOptical Inspection (AOI) DST and the V510iR Conformal Coating and Final Inspection. Theseadvanced solutions feature cutting-edge intelligent capabilities designed to revolutionize productionlines, ensuring unmatched efficiency and superior quality control.

Join ViTrox at any of these three expos to experience the future of SMT PCBA inspection and automation. Meet our team of experts and discover how ViTrox’s advanced solutions can elevate your manufacturing operations.

To setup a demo or evaluation, please contact Sy Creed at (336) 210-0135 or email sy.creed@vitrox.com.

For sales inquiries and requests, contact SalesAmericas@ViTrox.com. For support requests for AXI/AOI/SPI/ARV, contact SupportAmericas@ViTrox.com.

For more information about ViTrox, visit www.vitrox.com.

About ViTrox Americas

ViTrox Americas is a leading provider of automated vision inspection solutions, specializing in advanced 3D SPI, AOI, AXI, and final assembly inspection systems. ViTrox delivers cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of the electronics manufacturing industry.

AUSTIN, TX - ROCKA Solutions Mexico is proud to announce its new partnership with Hanwha Semitech Americas as the exclusive sales representative in Mexico. Under this agreement, ROCKA provides Hanwha’s full range of award-winning SMT assembly solutions exclusively in Mexico.

Hanwha Semitech is a globally recognized leader in advanced automation solutions, providing cutting-edge equipment designed to maximize productivity, flexibility, and efficiency. The company’s award-winning precision machinery solutions cover a wide range of applications, including semiconductor manufacturing (flip chip & die bonders), microLED (HM520h), odd-form/hybrid (SM485P), and conventional component mounting (HM, Decan, and SM series pick-and-place systems).

Hanwha’s single-source, fully supported PCB assembly line solutions include printing, pick-and-place, inspection, reflow, and board handling equipment, ensuring seamless integration for any production environment.

“With this exclusive partnership, ROCKA Mexico is well-positioned to bring Hanwha’s industry-leading automation solutions to manufacturers across Mexico,” said Rodrigo Cacho, President & CEO of ROCKA Solutions. “The ROCKA team has a strong reputation in the territory for providing customers with the most effective solutions to help them excel in their respective markets.”

Founded in 2018, ROCKA Solutions is a North American company with over 35 years of combined industry experience and an international presence in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Brazil, an Argentina. The company specializes in warehousing, new technology distribution, shipping solutions, and technical expertise for the electronics and mechanical industries. As an active member of SMTA, with certified Black Belt, SMTA, and IPC engineers, ROCKA Solutions provides unmatched technical support and market insight.

By partnering with Hanwha Semitech, ROCKA expands its product offerings in Mexico along with its reputation for competitive pricing, inventory management, on-time deliveries, and expert technical assistance. The partnership ensures that manufacturers in Mexico can access the highest quality automation solutions, backed by local storage, service, and support.

PUNE, INDIA - Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems has officially launched its first Smart Factory Innovation Centre in India, located in Pune. This cutting-edge facility is designed to highlight the latest technologies driving Smart Integrated Assembly systems. It will serve as a central hub for innovation, collaboration, and hands-on experiences, providing businesses across industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, heavy machinery, and manufacturing with an opportunity to explore next-generation automation and smart manufacturing solutions aimed at achieving zero-defect production.

Visitors to the Innovation Centre can experience firsthand the latest advancements in torquing and dispensing technologies. The centre will demonstrate how software-driven solutions are transforming manufacturing efficiency, offering flexibility in processes, and supporting sustainability goals. This initiative reflects Atlas Copco’s commitment to Industry 4.0, helping industries streamline their operations and build smarter, more efficient production systems.

he Innovation Centre is not only a showcase of cutting-edge technologies but also a collaborative space where businesses can explore tailored solutions and address specific manufacturing challenges. It provides an opportunity for companies to engage with advanced systems that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. By combining live demonstrations with practical applications, the centre fosters a deeper understanding of how these technologies can be integrated into real-world production environments.

Key features of the Innovation Centre include Automated Tightening and Dispensing Technologies, which offer live demonstrations of fully automated solutions designed to improve precision and productivity. These systems help streamline assembly processes while reducing human error. Additionally, the Error Proofing Solutions demonstrate how modern technologies can seamlessly integrate into production lines to minimize defects and rework, significantly lowering operational costs and improving overall quality.

The centre also highlights Software Suite Integration, which provides businesses with real-time insights for better quality control and the achievement of zero-defect manufacturing. Smart Integrated Assembly solutions further align with sustainability goals, helping companies reduce their carbon footprint while improving operational efficiency. Together, these innovations pave the way for smarter,

Chandrashekhar Pathak, General Manager of Industrial Technique at Atlas Copco India Pvt. Ltd., expressed, “Our Innovation Centre is about more than just showcasing technology; it’s about fostering collaboration and driving growth across industries. This new centre marks a key step in our commitment to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. By integrating intelligent tightening and torquing technologies, we’re not only boosting efficiency but also helping to create a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing ecosystem.”

With the launch of this centre, Atlas Copco aims to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies across India and globally, providing businesses with the tools to increase productivity, sustainability, and quality. By offering a dedicated space for experimentation, testing, and problem-solving, the Innovation Centre will support companies in navigating the challenges of modern manufacturing. Atlas Copco continues to lead the way in developing products and solutions that empower customers to succeed in an increasingly competitive global market.