RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK ― July 2024 ― Surf-Tech Manufacturing Corp., a multi-faceted provider of contract manufacturing services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its advanced conformal coating services. By continuously investing in advanced technology and expanding its capabilities, Surf-Tech ensures that clients receive the best possible quality solutions for their manufacturing needs.

Surf-Tech’s advanced conformal coating services are designed to support a wide range of applications, from selective conformal coating and potting to bead and meter-mix dispensing. The company’s expertise in these areas allows for precise, efficient and reliable protection of electronic assemblies, ensuring optimal performance and durability.

With state-of-the-art conformal coating technology, Surf-Tech delivers superior protection for printed circuit boards (PCBs) across diverse industries. The company is dedicated to providing high-value, reliable manufacturing solutions, and its conformal coating process ensures the longevity and reliability of electronic components, even in the most demanding conditions.

“Our goal is to offer safeguard our client’s PCBs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency,” said Stephen Eggart, President of Surf-Tech Manufacturing. “By investing in industry-leading conformal coating technology, we can provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.”

In addition to its conformal coating services, Surf-Tech offers a suite of manufacturing solutions, including SMT, through-hole soldering, mechanical assembly and higher-level assembly (HLA). With turnkey capability, materials management expertise, and quick-turn prototype services, they provide comprehensive solutions tailored to their clients' specific requirements.

The company boasts state-of-the-art automated equipment and full-service capabilities, catering to all phases of electronic manufacturing and assembly work. Whether it's prototype design or end customer webstore fulfillment, Surf-Tech delivers high-quality solutions with precision and efficiency.

Surf-Tech's commitment to quality is reflected in its ISO 9001 certification, IPC, and ITAR registrations. Personnel are certified to various applicable standards, including IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) and J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies).

For more information, visit www.surftechmfg.com.

About Surf-Tech Manufacturing Surf-Tech Manufacturing Corporation has been providing contract manufacturing services to all types of industry since its inception in 1989. The company specializes in Surface Mount Technology and has state-of-the-art automated equipment in house to perform critical placement of components. Surf-Tech provides solutions for a range of manufacturing needs from prototype design to end-customer webstore fulfillment. For more information, visit www.surftechmfg.com.

MUNICH, GERMANY, July 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Luminovo announces a new partnership with Sluicebox. This partnership will revolutionize the way electronic manufacturers and designers manage new sustainability requirements globally by providing instant carbon footprint estimates not only for individual electronic components, but also printed circuit boards (PCBs), and whole assemblies.

New regulations and NetZero goals are increasing the demand for detailed life cycle assessments (LCAs) and transparency in sustainability data across the electronics supply chain. While it has been challenging and costly to obtain CO2 emission data for procured parts and assemblies, this partnership aims to simplify and reduce the cost of accessing this critical information.

“Over 1 year ago, I told our sales team, 'the new magic electronics triangle will not be about costs, speed, and quality, but about costs, speed, and sustainability.' Today, we are the first software solution for the electronics supply chain that can offer product carbon footprint estimates for an actual Printed Circuit Board Assembly," says Sebastian Schaal, managing director at Luminovo. “By combining Sluicebox's unique data for standard components with our model for the printed circuit board, we can offer our customers unprecedented insights into their products' environmental impacts, helping them achieve NetZero goals, improve sustainability ratings effortlessly and positioning themselves as innovators.”

True decarbonization requires a shift from retrospective reporting to proactive, action-driven frameworks," says Elmar Kert, CEO of Sluicebox. "Our product carbon footprint solution surfaces CO2 emissions at the speed of ideas, design, and procurement. I'm thrilled to see this solution come to life by partnering with Luminovo. This partnership allows us to provide emissions data for electronic components, transforming how businesses approach sustainability in their design and sourcing processes. We are enabling companies to gain a competitive edge and efficiently meet emerging regulatory requirements that will create global GDPR-like ripple effects. ”

The benefits of this new partnership include:

- Inspect: Upload your Bill of Materials (BOM) and Gerber files to see CO2e estimates for each manufacturer part number (MPN) and your PCB instantly.

- Optimize: Assist engineers in prioritizing eco-friendly parts, future-proofing designs, and providing new supply chain insights.

- Comply: Secure initial estimates for entire PCBAs in seconds, and fully verified Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) within weeks.

Luminovo's integration with Sluicebox will provide instant carbon footprint estimates for all electronic components, PCBs, and assemblies managed within Luminovo's platform. Carbon footprint data for other custom parts, like metal or plastic parts, as well as adding the carbon footprint for the assembly process itself is on the roadmap. Sluicebox's extensive data provides carbon estimates for over 75% of all globally available electronic components. Their methods adhere to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and utilize primary data down to the node technology level where available.

For more information, visit Luminovo’s website

About Luminovo: Luminovo is a SaaS company building the copilot for the electronics supply chain. With a focus on supply chain collaboration, the Luminovo software solution manages the complexity of monitoring, quoting and procuring PCBAs for its users. By partnering with distributors and suppliers, as well as PCB manufacturers, ERP providers and other tech partners, Luminovo aims to bridge data silos and close communication gaps.

About Sluicebox: Sluicebox provides product carbon footprint solutions for the electronics industry, offering seamless API integration by MPNs and custom parts for components. They are partnering with companies across component software, design, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and OEMs. Sluicebox provides the data and insights for the $2T electronic value chain to drive compliance and climate action.

Rosemont, IL, USA – The ASSEMBLY Show and the Surface Mount Technology Association (organizers of SMTA International) are pleased to announce their co-location at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL from October 22-24, 2024. These two events will be one of the most influential gatherings in the manufacturing and electronics industries, providing attendees the opportunity for networking, education, and business development with the chance to connect with decision makers across assembly equipment and electronic manufacturing industries.

"We are thrilled The ASSEMBLY Show, renowned for its focus on assembly technology, equipment and products, and SMTA, a leader in surface mount technology and electronics assembly, will unite to create an event that highlights the latest innovations and trends in the industry," said Bill DeYoe, Publisher of ASSEMBLY Magazine, producers of The ASSEMBLY Show. “The co-location will feature a robust lineup of educational sessions, a combined keynote presentation, and panel discussions, all designed to provide valuable insights and actionable solutions. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore an expansive exhibit floor highlighting cutting-edge products, technologies, and solutions from leading suppliers and manufacturers.”

What to Expect:

• Exhibit Hall: The combined exhibit halls will feature over 300 world leading suppliers, offering attendees a one-stop-shop to discover the latest advancements in assembly and surface mount technology. Exhibitors will showcase their latest technology for the electronic manufacturing and assembly manufacturing professionals featuring custom automated assembly systems, mixed model assembly, robotic assembly, screwdriving, adhesives, dispensing, plastics assembly, presses, conveyors, fasteners, packaging, workstations, welding, vision system, and much more.

• Educational Sessions: The ASSEMBLY Show and SMTA International will offer educational programs featuring subject matter experts to provide best practices, actionable solutions, and innovative ideas for challenges and needs. The two events will share a keynote presentation, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd.

• Networking Events: Attendees to both events will have the opportunity to participate in several networking events to make powerful connections with industry elite and solution providers from various industry sectors including automotive, aerospace, appliance, consumer products, medical, electronics, machinery and many more. With three networking functions along with various other opportunities to interact throughout the event. These combined events are the perfect platform to meet with peers, make new industry contacts and further establish existing business relationships.

SMTA International is the premier event for professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry. The conference and exhibition provide a platform for experts from around the world to discuss, collaborate, and exchange vital information to further all aspects of the industry. SMTA is an international network of professionals dedicated to skill-building, sharing practical experience, and developing solutions across Electronics Manufacturing (EM). This includes expertise ranging from component manufacturing to system-level integration, encompassing microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. Electronics manufacturing engineers and professionals working for companies that manufacture electronic products as well as equipment and material suppliers comprise the base of SMTA membership, but many students, academics, consultants, and retirees remain active participants. For exhibitor and attendee information, visit https://www.smtai.org/.

The ASSEMBLY Show, sponsored by ASSEMBLY (www.assemblymag.com) has welcomed thousands of engineers and manufacturing executives to Rosemont, IL since 2013. This interactive 3-day Show encourages participants to discover new assembly resources, automate existing processes, and accelerate their business and career while experiencing equipment hands-on, evaluating new products, learning from experts, and networking with industry professionals. The 2024 ASSEMBLY Show will return to Rosemont, IL October 22-24, 2024, and will be co-located with the SMTA Conference. The 3rd Annual ASSEMBLY Show South will take place April 16-17, 2025 in Nashville, TN with pre-conference sessions starting on Tuesday, April 15. The event will be co-located with The QUALITY Show South. For attendee and exhibitor information visit https://www.assemblymag.com/the-assembly-show.

ASSEMBLY Magazine is the leading brand covering the processes, technologies, and strategies for assembling discrete parts into finished products. ASSEMBLY offers an integrated portfolio of products including the industry’s leading trade show. The trade show and conference are produced by BNP Media, one of the country's leading business-to-business media companies serving industry professionals across 60+ industries through magazines, custom media, e-newsletters, webinars, events, and market research. For more information, visit www.bnpmedia.com.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding semiconductor manufacturing incentives announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and GlobalWafers. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support the development of semiconductor wafer production in Texas and Missouri. The Commerce Department previously announced incentives for a range of companies and projects that will help strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

“The important incentives announced today will help GlobalWafers bring more wafer production, jobs, and innovation to U.S. shores. The vast majority of silicon wafers are manufactured in East Asia, so expanding U.S. production in this sector will strengthen our supply chains. We congratulate GlobalWafers for this milestone investment and commend the U.S. Commerce Department for its continued work to effectively allocate CHIPS funds.”

The CHIPS Act’s manufacturing incentives have sparked substantial announced investments in the U.S. In fact, companies in the semiconductor ecosystem have announced more than 80 new projects across 25 U.S. states—totaling hundreds of billions of dollars in private investments—since the CHIPS Act was introduced. These announced projects will create more than 56,000 jobs in the semiconductor ecosystem and support hundreds of thousands of additional U.S. jobs throughout the U.S. economy.

An SIA-Boston Consulting Group report released in May projected the United States will triple its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity from 2022—when CHIPS was enacted—to 2032. The projected 203% growth is the largest projected percent increase in the world over that time. The report also projected America will capture over one-quarter (28%) of total global capital expenditures (capex) from 2024-2032, ranking second only to Taiwan (31%).