Scanfil and Etteplan have started a re-design project for a global industrial customer to extend the product lifecycle and improve manufacturability. The project includes a re-design of 21 circuit boards, with the aim of extending the life of the products by more than 10 years and achieving cost savings.

Scanfil and its development partner Etteplan started a re-design program for a global industrial customer in construction and living.

The program includes re-designing 21 printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and targets over 10 years of product life-cycle extension combined with improved manufacturability and lower cost. The program was kicked off just before summer. The first designs have now been prototyped and tested.

The program will run in four subsequent waves, each with 5-6 PCBA designs. All re-designs will be completed within 18 months.

“This program demonstrates that we can deliver on our promise of fast time-to-market. Given the scalability of the development resources from Etteplan, we are designing several boards in parallel, and by adding our proactive approach to supply chain management and design for manufacturing support we can reduce the number of prototype rounds and ensure a smooth new product introduction”, says Reijo Kalenius, Global Development Manager at Scanfil.

The program includes several Scanfil sites with Sieradz working on the component evaluation and Malmö on the design for manufacturing support and rapid prototyping. Atlanta factory will eventually be responsible for serial production and delivery to the end customer in North America. Etteplan carries out most of the development work in Poland.

“This is a great example of our long-lasting partnership. As a company with extensive experience in engineering and PCBA design, it’s exciting to see how we can together with Scanfil bring value to their customer through this program”, says Tero Leppänen, SVP of Software and Embedded Solutions at Etteplan.

“These products will be a great addition to our delivery scope and this program shows the potential of our combined design and manufacturing services offering with Etteplan. It is wonderful to see how excited our global team is in taking on such an assignment and how we can together support our customers’ need for fast time-to-market”, says Global Sales Manager Andreas Bohner at Scanfil.

About Scanfil

Scanfil plc is the largest European stock-listed Electronics Manufacturing Service company (EMS) with EUR 902 million turnover in 2023. It serves global industry leaders in Industrial, Energy & Cleantech as well as the Medtech & Life Science customer segments. Scanfil’s objective is to increase customer value by helping them to become more competitive and to be their global, most preferred supply chain, and long-term manufacturing partner. www.scanfil.com

About Etteplan

Etteplan is a growing technology service company with the purpose of bringing people and technologies together to change things for the better. Together with our customers, we are building a world where every system, process, and product can be made smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Our customers include world’s leading companies in the manufacturing industry. In 2023, we had a turnover of EUR 360.0 million and around 4,000 professionals in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Denmark and China. Etteplan's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd under the ETTE ticker. www.etteplan.com

Lakeville, Minnesota, November 7, 2024 – ITW EAE is proud to announce that it has earned a 2024 SbS Excellence Gold Award for MPM’s Edison II ACT. The MPM® Edison™ II ACT is a state-of-the-art automated changeover solution for establishing a solid step ahead toward the industry mega trend. It is designed for simplicity, ease of adoption, scalability, and creating attractive ROI for users.

The Step-by-Step Excellence Awards (SbSEA) program is the most influential program for the EMS industry in China. Winners are judged by technical experts in the field, senior executives from the downstream industry, and dedicated Step-by-Step New Technologies Magazine’s (SbSTM) readers. The SbS Excellence Gold Award is given to the entry that have contributed significant impact on the advancement of electronics assembly technologies or processes for the industry. The award was presented at Nepcon Asia 2024 in Shenzhen, China.

The MPM® Edison™ II ACT is the industry’s most accurate printer in the market with advanced technology needed for ultra-fine pitch and micro aperture printing processes. This makes it ideally suited for advanced semiconductor stencil printing applications. The MPM® Edison™ II ACT has a proven print process capability greater than 2 Cpk for 0201 metric components. With a built-in ±8 micron machine alignment, and ±15 micron wet print accuracy (≥2 Cpk @ 6 sigma, Edison's wet print accuracy is 25% better than the next best printers.

MPM® Edison™ II ACT has a transfer efficiency that exceeds requirements for the smallest apertures. A single high precision load-cell with closed-loop pressure control and motor driven system enable precise and consistent squeegee force control across the entire print stroke in both directions, which helps improve yields. Innovative machine design achieves ultra-tight coplanarity between stencil and substrate enabling yield improvement for ultra-thin stencil printing.

“We thank and appreciate the recognition of this innovation by the industry experts”, said Wayne Wang, ITW EAE Printer Business Manager. “Edison II ACT provides an cost-effective solution for labor intensive and error prone product changeover task, it enables quicker & simpler, reduced labor dependence, and error free changeover”.

ITW EAE, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., is the global leader in process knowledge, services and manufacture of capital equipment used in the printed circuit board assembly and semiconductor industries. The group brings together the world’s leading brands of electronics assembly equipment: MPM Printers, Camalot Dispensers, Electrovert Cleaners and Soldering Solutions, Vitronics Soltec Soldering Solutions and Despatch Thermal Processing Technology. For more information visit www.itweae.com.

PENANG, MALAYSIA - November, Year 2024 marks a significant year of growth for ViTrox in Mexico. In collaboration with SMTo, ViTrox has successfully established a state-of-the-art demo room, enhancing its capabilities to deliver advanced solutions to customers. As part of its commitment to the region, ViTrox is also expanding its local workforce, underscoring its dedication to innovation and service excellence in Mexico’s thriving market. This expansion aligns with ViTrox’s strategy to strengthen partnerships and enhance support for its customers across the region.

The new demo room expansion by our Sales Channel Partner, SMTo Engineering S.A. de C.V. (SMTo), marks a significant milestone for the expansion in Chihuahua. Customers are encouraged to schedule appointments for machine demonstrations, demo board evaluations, and in-depth discussions with SMTo’s technical experts. SMTo Chihuahua Demo facility is set to showcase ViTrox’s AI SMT Inspection solutions, including the V510i Optimus Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) Solution and the V310i SE Advanced 3D Solder Paster Inspection (SPI) Solution. Both ViTrox systems will be available for in-depth demonstrations and evaluation, offering local customers the opportunity to explore ViTrox’s latest inspection technologies firsthand. Apart from that, there are other SMT equipment brands such as Fancort, Essemtec, Rohde, Japan Unix and also Almit will be displayed in the demo room.

The launch of the demo room represents SMTo and ViTrox's ongoing commitment to enhancing their local presence in the northern region of Mexico. This facility enables customers to experience our advanced inspection solutions in a real-world setting, complemented by detailed product explanations from our field experts. ViTrox’s V310i SE Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) and V510i Optimus Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) are engineered to deliver industry-leading precision and efficiency. The V310i SPI offers unmatched accuracy in solder paste inspection, featuring Ultra Smart Programming that simplifies parameter settings, reduces human dependency and speeds up programming for increased productivity. Compliant with IPC-CFX-2591, it sets a new industry benchmark for solder paste inspection. The V510i 3D AOI, integrated with advanced Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Smart Technologies, automates programming and defect buy-off processes, significantly reducing reliance on skilled manual labour and human error. Its A.I. Smart Programming reduces programming time by up to four times, while the A.I. Assisted Defect Review (A.I. VVTS) ensures over 90% judgement accuracy, leading to a 60% reduction in labour costs. Both solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing environments and meet IPC-CFX-2591 standards, with the V510i 3D earning multiple awards, including the 2024 New Product Introduction Award.

The direct integration of ViTrox’s SPI-AOI program enables centralised library management, allowing synchronised programming setups across both SPI and AOI platforms. ViTrox’s award-winning AOI solution features AI-driven programming that shortens programming time and simplifies the learning curve for new users. The algorithm meets IPC Class standards, ensuring high-quality program coverage of up to 95% across packages. ViTrox’s seamless ONE View Connection provides real-time SPI-AOI defect images from each review station, offering straightforward process traceability and continuous process improvement.

Apart from that, ViTrox is expanding its presence in Nuevo Leon and collaborating with SMTo to establish a new demo room, expected to be ready by this year-end. As part of our growth strategy, we are actively recruiting for our Technical Support team in the Mexico region, with roles based in Monterrey. We seek candidates with robust technical expertise in machine servicing who can deliver prompt, comprehensive support while fostering strong customer relationships. These positions are essential for proactively understanding customer needs, assisting with machine evaluations, and driving repeat business. The insights gained will support continuous improvements to our existing technologies and contribute to developing new, innovative solutions. If you're interested in joining ViTrox’s growing team in Mexico, please apply at hr@vitrox.com.

About ViTrox Technologies

ViTrox is committed to being the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company and the leading solutions provider through the most innovative, advanced, and cost-effective machine vision solutions of excellent quality to its customers by integrating ViTrox’s technologies, people, and strategic alliances.

ViTrox offers a full spectrum of solutions, ranging from Middle & Back-end Semiconductor Inspection Solutions, SMT PCB Assembly Vision Inspection Solutions, Integrated Industrial Embedded Solutions, and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions. ViTrox is headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with offices in Asia, Germany, and the United States and sales and support sites worldwide.

About SMTo Engineering Sa de Cv

SMTo Engineering S.A. de C.V. is a leading provider of innovative inspection and quality assurance solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. As ViTrox’s key partner in Mexico, SMTo is recognized for its outstanding service support in handling customer inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction. SMTo Engineering represents complete SMT line solutions such as ViTrox, Universal Instruments, DigitalTest, Almit, Fancort, Japan Unix, Scienscope, Rohde & Schwarz. For more information about ViTrox’s products and services, please visit www.vitrox.com.

NASHVILLE — November 2024 — KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries is proud to announce the election of Danny Ngan and Lina Ong as members of the SMTA Penang Chapter leadership team.

Seventeen new and returning officers were announced for the 2024-2026 term by chapter president Chee Wei Ooi. Danny Ngan, KYZEN Regional Sales Manager – Northern Malaysia, will serve as Vice President – Membership and Lina Ong, KYZEN Marketing Coordinator, will serve on the chapter’s committee.

"I am honored to be appointed as a committee member of the SMTA Penang Chapter,” said Ong, “I am excited to work with the other committee members over the next two years. Together, we can achieve great things.”

The SMTA Penang chapter was established in 2007 with a founding committee of ten members. KYZEN has played a significant role in the chapter from the beginning with early STMA Penang meetings being held at KYZEN’s Malaysia office.

Ngan said of his election, “SMTA is an organization that has greatly benefited the electronics manufacturing community, and it is an honor to be a part of it. I’m thankful to SMTA for this incredible opportunity and for the trust of my fellow Penang Chapter members in me.”

KYZEN Corporation and KYZEN cleaning experts have remained actively involved in SMTA by supporting local and national events by exhibiting and presenting technical papers, serving on the national board of directors, as well as local chapter officers for more than 30 years. For more information about KYZEN, visit KYZEN.com. For more information about SMTA, visit SMTA.org.