HANOVER, GERMANY – Viscom SE is expanding its distribution network in Central Europe through a new partnership with PBT Rožnov, a leading provider of electronics manufacturing solutions in the Czech Republic. As an official sales partner, PBT Rožnov will offer Viscom’s full portfolio of inspection systems, enhancing local access to innovative optical and X-ray inspection technology.

Established in 1992 and headquartered in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic, the company is one of the largest suppliers of SMT equipment and materials in Czech and Slovak Republics. As part of this collaboration, PBT Rožnov will integrate Viscom’s inspection solutions into its portfolio. The company has a team of highly qualified professionals, including dedicated service specialists.

"PBT Rožnov has a strong market presence and extensive expertise in inspection technology, making them an ideal partner to expand our reach in the region," says Sebastian Legierko, Head of Sales Europe, Viscom SE, who will serve as the direct contact for PBT Rožnov. "Their in-depth knowledge of the local market, combined with their technical expertise, ensures that customers will receive top-tier service and support for our inspection systems.” To gain a deeper understanding of Viscom’s technology and capabilities a team from PBT Rožnov recently visited Viscom’s headquarter in Hanover, Germany for an Onboarding Event for new sales partner. The visit provided an opportunity to experience Viscom’s production facilities, demo center, and latest innovations in optical and X-ray inspection as well as Viscom’s advanced software and AI solutions. “The visit gave us a comprehensive look at Viscom’s capabilities and the level of expertise behind its solutions” they noted. “It was valuable to see the technology in action and discuss how we can best support our customers withViscom’s innovative inspection systems.”

As part of this collaboration, Viscom and PBT Rožnov have established a structured transition process to ensure smooth integration and customer support. This includes a comprehensive training to ensure that customers in the Czech Republic receive seamless support, with specialists from both PBT Rožnov and Viscom SE working closely together.

“With this partnership, Viscom continues to expand its global distribution network, reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality inspection solutions and ;expert support for electronics manufacturers worldwide,” says Torsten Pelzer, Vice President of Sales Viscom SE. The collaboration with PBT Rožnov marks an important step in strengthening Viscom’s footprint in Central Europe, bringing their advanced inspection systems to an even wider audience.

About Viscom

Founded in 1984, Viscom SE is one of the leading suppliers worldwide in the field of assembly inspection within electronics production. With its headquarters and production site in Hanover, Germany, the company develops, produces and sells high-quality inspection systems from the areas of AOI, SPI, AXI, MXI, wire bond inspection as well as conformal coating inspection. The systems developed and manufactured in Hanover set high standards in terms of accuracy and speed. The product range covers the complete spectrum of optical inspection and X-ray inspection for small and medium-sized companies as well as for large series production. Viscom systems are used for 100% automatic inspection of electronic assemblies such as those used in the production of automotive electronics, aerospace technology or in the manufacture of telecommunications electronics.

Product development also focuses on customer-specific system developments and networking with other production processes for smart factory applications. In order to achieve this, Viscom SE increasingly invests in its own software and hardware development which is constantly defining new standards in inspection technology. International sales are handled by a broad network of its own subsidiaries, application centers, service centers and representatives. A service team of in-house technicians and application specialists commission Viscom systems worldwide, offering maintenance, conversion and modernization from a single source. In addition, system-specific training courses are offered for customers’ operators, programmers and maintenance personnel.

Experienced engineers and technicians from the application and service departments share their expert knowledge with participants. Viscom SE has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2006 (ISIN: DE0007846867).

About Exacom

Exacom GmbH develops X-ray metrology systems for high-quality and cost-effective inline inspection of battery cells. The company has a wide expertise in defect detection and process optimization from research and development to mass production. The advanced solutions cover a wide range of cell formats, including coin, cylindrical, pouch and prismatic cells. Exacom is part of the strong German group Viscom SE.

NAMPA, ID ― Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a leading provider of custom electronics manufacturing solutions, has implemented Cetec ERP, a state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning system. This investment is aimed at increasing operational efficiency, improving traceability, and enhancing responsiveness to customer needs.

The complexity of modern electronics manufacturing demands precise management of revision control, inventory accuracy, and real-time production data. By integrating Cetec ERP, Silicon Mountain is optimizing its manufacturing processes, from supply chain management to production tracking and quality control.

Key Benefits for Customers:

• Enhanced Inventory Accuracy: Smart reel inventory management ensures precise material allocation for seamless production.
• Stronger Traceability and Compliance: End-to-end visibility into revisions, part substitutions, and engineering changes reduces risk and enhances quality.
• Faster Turnarounds: Automated workflows and real-time data access allow for improved responsiveness to customer demands.
• Optimized Material Utilization: Scrap and attrition tracking improves cost control and reduces waste.
• Improved Supply Chain Agility: Flexible purchasing and alternate part tracking reduce bottlenecks and lead times.

“The ability to handle complex builds with speed, accuracy, and full visibility is a game-changer,” said Eddie Garcia, Operations Manager at Silicon Mountain. “By implementing Cetec ERP, we are ensuring that our customers receive higher quality products, faster lead times, and unparalleled transparency throughout the manufacturing process.”

Silicon Mountain remains committed to delivering innovative, high-reliability solutions while continuously investing in technology that drives efficiency and value for its customers.

For more information on Silicon Mountain’s advanced capabilities and services, visit www.siliconmtn.net.

About Silicon Mountain

Silicon Mountain is a manufacturing partner capable of both low and high-volume production, which allows customers to quickly go from product development to market. The company’s business model is built with a clear understanding of the importance of time to market and supply chain availability.

ATLANTA - ECIA is pleased to announce a new resource for component buyers and engineers at [www.ecianow.org/buyers-engineers]www.ecianow.org/buyers-engineers. Customers can find new information about how lead times are calculated, the difference between component cycle times and lead times, new tools for tracking tariffs on specific components, new videos about the industry, and important changes in thinking about date codes and much more.

“After the supply chain disruptions following the pandemic, our members became painfully aware of how much confusion exists in the marketplace about components,” explained David Loftus, ECIA CEO and President. “ECIA is seizing this opportunity to communicate with customers in order to solve industry challenges that for too long have held back overall supply chain efficiencies that would be mutually beneficial.”

“One example is date codes,” added Don Elario, VP of Industry Practices. “With the current excess inventory situation, now is the perfect time to finally institute rational policies and processes to prevent perfectly good components from being destroyed because they are out of date. The science is clear, and we are reaching out engineer to engineer to help customers understand the evidence about the impact of shelf life on component performance.”

To learn more, go to https://www.ecianow.org/buyers-engineers.

About ECIA

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their independent manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The discounted price for the PCB East 2025 technical conference ends March 29, conference organizers said today. From March 30 through April 28, registrants will pay the advanced conference price, which is $100 more than the “early bird” rate, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) added.

The technical program for PCB East 2025 features more than 75 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training from leading experts such as Rick Hartley, Susy Webb, Daniel Beeker, Tomas Chester, Karen Burnham and Zachariah Peterson.

It will be held April 29 to May 2 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Boxborough, MA. It features classes for every level of experience, from novice to expert.

The scope of classes ranges from the basics of design engineering, documentation, libraries and circuit grounding to more advanced fare such as RF and mixed signal design, DDR5 routing, board stackups, simulation, controlling EMI, and power delivery system design.

More than half the presentations are new to the conference, including ones on maximizing routing channels, successful design release, differential pair design for 112 Gbps and faster systems, EMI shielding, flex design, UHDI design, controlling for tin whiskers, and AI and other upcoming changes in PCB design.

“PCB East is the best technical conference on the East Coast for PCB designers, design engineers, fabricators and assemblers,” said Mike Buetow, president, PCEA. “There’s something for everyone, no matter their background or length of industry experience.”

Registration for the technical conference and the exhibition is open at pcbeast.com.

An exhibition featuring leading suppliers to the electronics design, manufacturing and assembly industry will be held April 30.

PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB and CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY magazines are media partners for the event.

About PCB East

PCB East is a four-day technical conference for electronics design, fabrication, assembly and test engineers. It will take place April 29-May 2, 2025, in Boxborough, MA. The event includes a one-day exhibition on April 30.

For more information about PCB East, visit pcbeast.com.

About Printed Circuit Engineering Association, Inc.®

Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA)® (pcea.net) is a nonprofit association that promotes printed circuit engineering as a profession and encourages, facilitates, and promotes the exchange of information and integration of new design concepts through communications, seminars, workshops, and professional certification through a network of local and regional PCEA-affiliated groups. PCEA serves the global PCB community through print, digital and online products, as well as live and virtual events. PCEA publishes PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB (pcdandf.com) and CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY (circuitsassembly.com), as well as the PCB UPdate (pcbupdate.com) e-newsletter. PCEA also produces the PRINTED CIRCUIT UNIVERSITY (printedcircuituniversity.com) online training platform, and trade shows and conferences, including PCB East (pcbeast.com), PCB West (pcbwest.com), PCB2Day workshop series, and PCEA Training (pceatraining.net), the industry leading training and certification program.