Press Releases
AUSTIN, TX – ROCKA Solutions is gearing up to exhibit at three SMTA Expos in May. With a strategic focus on growth and expansion, ROCKA Solutions aims to strengthen its presence in the USA and Canadian markets while showcasing top distribution brands in the industry.
The schedule for ROCKA Solutions’ participation in the SMTA Expos is as follows:
SMTA Wisconsin Expo & Tech Forum:
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton | Milwaukee Airport
SMTA Ciudad Juarez Expo & Tech Forum:
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Venue: Injectronic Convention Center
SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo & Tech Forum:
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Venue: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
At these expos, attendees can expect to learn more about ROCKA's comprehensive range of services, including SMT production supplies and distribution partnerships with leading brands in the industry.
Among the key highlights at ROCKA's booth will be ROCKA Manufactured SMT production supplies, renowned for their quality, reliability and performance. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore ROCKA's extensive product portfolio and discover innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of electronics manufacturers.
In addition to showcasing its in-house manufactured products, ROCKA Solutions will also feature a selection of top distribution brands at its booth. Attendees can expect to see products from industry- leading brands such as Zestron, Actnano, Weller, Indium, BT Mix and more.
Catch ROCKA’s team at any of these SMTA Expos in May to learn more about how ROCKA Solutions can enhance your manufacturing operations and supply chain efficiency.
For more information about ROCKA Solutions, visit www.rockasolutions.com
PALO ALTO, CA – Instrumental, the leading manufacturing AI and data platform, today announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner program focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient.
Instrumental develops a manufacturing AI and data platform, using NVIDIA GPUs, to quickly identify defects in manufacturing processes. The platform is supported by hardware on assembly lines and captures images of assembly processes. Its proprietary no-code AI algorithm effortlessly identifies both known and unknown defects. Engineers utilize assembly data records and AI-powered correlations, which give a ranked list of highly correlated relationships, to pinpoint and address root causes. Thus, teams at companies like Bose, Cisco Meraki, and SolarEdge can expedite their new product introductions, avert expensive field failures, and improve profit margins. Collaborating with NVIDIA has facilitated Instrumental’s deployments by delivering blazing-fast inference time on the edge, thus reducing cycle time and, in turn, minimizing the impact on customers’ throughput.
NVIDIA Metropolis makes it easier and more cost-effective for enterprises, governments, and integration partners to leverage world-class AI-enabled solutions to improve critical operational efficiency and safety issues. The NVIDIA Metropolis ecosystem contains a large and growing breadth of members who are investing in the most advanced AI techniques and most efficient deployment platforms and using an enterprise-class approach to their solutions. Members can gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to further enhance and accelerate their AI application development efforts. Further, the program offers the opportunity for members to collaborate with industry-leading experts and other AI-driven organizations.
Instrumental CEO Anna-Katrina Shedletsky said, “Our customers make some of the world’s most admired products, where quality is paramount. They leverage our advanced AI technology at the edge to be proactive, eliminate waste, and build better products for their users. Instrumental has been leveraging NVIDIA GPU accelerated computing and software tools for many years and is excited about joining NVIDIA Metropolis in this next stage in our collaboration.”
JALISCO, MEXICO ― SMarTsol Technologies, the largest technical services and equipment provider for North and South America, to announce a new representative agreement with Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) in Mexico. Sono-Tek is the global leader in liquid ultrasonic atomization technology.
Sono-Tek is the world leader in Ultrasonic Spray Fluxing for circuit board manufacturing as well as several other areas of advanced thin film coating technologies. Unlike conventional pressure spraying methods, Sono-Tek's ultrasonic nozzles offer numerous advantages, including resistance to clogging, reduced liquid usage, minimized waste, and decreased environmental impact.
Moreover, Sono-Tek's technology enables the precise and uniform application of thin film coatings, catering to industries striving for enhanced efficiency and environmental sustainability.
“We are excited to offer Sono-Tek’s precision ultrasonic coating solutions,” said Ivan Romo, CEO at SMarTsol Technologies. “The company’s advanced technology helps customers increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve product quality.”
With a robust presence across North and South America, including direct personnel, distribution centers, and demonstration facilities strategically located in key cities such as Guadalajara, Cd. Juárez, Tijuana, Monterrey, Queretaro, and El Paso, TX, SMarTsol is uniquely positioned to provide fast response times and top-notch service. Additional support staff in Reynosa and Chihuahua further enhance the company's ability to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.
For additional information about SMarTsol Technologies and its comprehensive range of products and services, visit www.smartsolamerica.com
CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Wisconsin Expo & Tech Forum taking place on May 7 at the Four Points by Sheraton | Milwaukee Airport, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Among other great products, AIM will be highlighting its recently released NC259FPA Ultrafine No Clean Solder Paste.
NC259FPA is a zero-halogen paste engineered for precise print definition with type 6 and smaller alloy powders through stencil apertures less than 150 µm in diameter. Ideal for miniLED, microLED, die attach, micro BGA, and HDI boards, this innovative new product features excellent wetting, high transfer efficiency, high reliability, and high tack force for mass transfer.
To learn more about NC259FPA and to discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Wisconsin Expo & Tech Forum on May 7th, or visit www.aimsolder.com
SANFORD, FL – Hernon Manufacturing Inc. is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming ASSEMBLY Show South, taking place May 1-2, 2024 in Nashville. At the event, Hernon will showcase its latest innovations, including the Autosealer® 2600 dispensing system, Instantbond® adhesives, React® reactive adhesives, and Sureshot® 2200 dispensing valves.
Key Highlights of Hernon's Featured Products:
Autosealer® 2600 Dispensing System:
The Autosealer® 2600 is a touch-activated, all-pneumatic applicator designed for dispensing high- viscosity Hernon® products onto threaded pipe fittings and nipples. With a quick-turn turret offering cavities for various male pipe thread sizes, this system provides precise and efficient dispensing capabilities. It can be fed directly from 50ml and/or 250ml tubes, as well as an optional 850ml cartridge kit.
Autosealer® 2650 Control Unit:
The Autosealer® 2650 is a control unit specifically designed for applying sealant to pipe thread nipples, using either the Sureshot® 2200 or 4000 dispensing valves. Featuring manual triggering options via footswitch and/or PLC/HMI color touchscreen button, this unit offers flexibility and ease of operation.
Instantbond® Adhesives:
Hernon's INSTANTBOND adhesives offer multiple viscosities and curing times, making them suitable for a wide range of bonding applications. With specialty formulas for surface insensitivity or low blooming, INSTANTBOND adhesives excel at bonding varying surfaces, including metal, electronics, rubber, ceramics, vinyl, plastics, and more.
React® Reactive Adhesives:
Hernon's REACT reactive adhesives are two-part, no-mix formulations designed for easy application, high-speed production, and maximum setup time. With high peel and impact strength, these adhesives deliver superior bonding ability even on oily surfaces, offering tough, durable, shock, and weather-resistant bonds.
Sureshot® 2200 Dispensing Valves:
The Sureshot® 2200 dispensing valves accurately control the application of most low to medium viscosity fluids. Manufactured from Delrin® or Teflon®, all wetted components are fully compatible when dispensing a wide variety of adhesives, sealants, ultraviolet curing polymers, anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, lubricants and more.
Visit Hernon at Booth 552 at the ASSEMBLY Show South to discover how our solutions can enhance your manufacturing processes and applications.
For more information about Hernon Manufacturing and its innovative technologies for adhesives and dispensing, contact sales@hernon.com or visit www.hernon.com
DONCASTER, UK – SMTXTRA, a renowned leader in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment services, is pleased to announce the appointment of MaRC Technologies as its representative for the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Led by Mike Gunderson, MaRC Technologies specializes in supplying tools and supplies for the electronics manufacturing and high-tech industry, serving customers across the entire United States.
With a focus on sales and service, the experienced team at MaRC Technologies is dedicated to providing exceptional support to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Their expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction make them an ideal partner for representing SMTXTRA's comprehensive range of products and services.
"We are excited to represent SMTXTRA and bring their industry- leading solutions to our customers," said Mike Gunderson, President of MaRC Technologies. "SMTXTRA is a trusted partner for electronics manufacturers, and we look forward to helping our customers benefit from their expertise."
Mike Gunderson and the team at MaRC Technologies offer SMTXTRA’s range of SMT parts, equipment, and services to meet the needs of electronics manufacturers. With a focus on quality and reliability, SMTXTRA provides feeder repair and testing services backed by a substantial 3-month warranty, as well as calibration services for various SMT equipment brands. All SMT parts and equipment undergo rigorous quality checks by a dedicated team of SMT technicians, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
MaRC Technologies can be contacted at (503) 723-0962 or visited online at www.marctechnologies.com for more information about this partnership.
To learn more about SMTXTRA and its range of services, visit www.smtxtra.com
Press Releases
- KYZEN to Feature KYZEN E5631J and AQUANOX A4618 at SMTA Michigan Expo and Tech Forum
- Semi-Kinetics Enhances Production Capabilities with New Epilog Fusion Pro Laser
- NextFlex Announces Appointment of Dr. Daniel Gamota as Incoming Executive Director to Lead Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute
- AIM to Present on Micro/MiniLED Applications and Highlight NC259FPA Ultrafine No Clean Solder Paste at SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum