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MURRIETA, CA – WittcoSales, a leading representative in the electronics manufacturing sector serving Southern California, Southern Nevada, Tijuana, Mexicali, and Baja California, is excited to announce the addition of Todd Smith to their dynamic team. Joining the seasoned father-son duo of Tom and Todd Wittmer, Todd Smith brings a diverse and robust portfolio of expertise to the WittcoSales family.

With a background spanning over three decades across various industries, including retail, hospitality, and event management, Todd Smith has a proven track record of delivering first-class service and driving customer success.

His previous roles include Regional Sales Manager at Sebastian International, high- end suit concierge at Nordstrom in Las Vegas, and supervisory positions at the renowned Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

Todd’s exceptional skills in sales management and customer relations were further honed through his entrepreneurial venture in the cleaning business and his involvement in the restaurant industry, organizing premium catering events. His diverse experience equips him with unique insights and a customer-centric approach to business, aligning perfectly with WittcoSales’ philosophy of exceeding customer expectations through personalized service and innovative solutions.

"Bringing Todd Smith into our team marks a significant step in our commitment to enhancing the scope and quality of our services," said Todd Wittmer, co-leader at WittcoSales. "His extensive experience in service-oriented roles across different sectors provides us with invaluable perspectives that will undoubtedly benefit our customers and principals alike."

Although new to the electronics industry, Todd Smith is eager to immerse himself in the field, leveraging extensive interactions and local internships to quickly become adept at understanding and meeting the specialized needs of WittcoSales’ clients.

WittcoSales is renowned for its dedication to solving complex customer challenges and fostering long- term relationships built on trust and mutual success. With the addition of Todd Smith, WittcoSales reaffirms its position as a leader in the electronics manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation and quality.

For more information, visit www.wittcosales.com

PORTO, PORTUGAL – Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Industry 4.0, today announced a strategic alliance with Loftware, the world’s largest cloud-based Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management provider.

This partnership brings together Loftware's labeling expertise with Critical Manufacturing's advanced MES technology, setting a new standard for smooth integration in the industry 4.0 era.

Loftware offers an extensive end-to-end cloud-based labeling solution to diverse industries such as automotive, consumer products, electronics, manufacturing, medical devices, and more and has a global presence across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Slovenia, China, and Singapore. Loftware is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes improve accuracy, traceability, and compliance while enhancing the quality, speed, and efficiency of their labeling.

Critical Manufacturing specializes in Industry 4.0-ready MES solutions tailored for complex manufacturing environments. This partnership enhances the integration of Loftware’s labeling capabilities with Critical Manufacturing’s MES solutions. By leveraging APIs and low-code tools, both companies will ensure their platforms work together seamlessly, making it easy for customers to deploy both products. The goal is to create a connector that simplifies operations, supply chain and improves efficiency for their joint customers.

"Critical Manufacturing has a good presence worldwide and offers a very effective solution. Partnering with Critical Manufacturing provides us a valuable opportunity to extend our solutions, ensuring that our customers can easily integrate and get the maximum value from both platforms," said Olivier Javary, Territory Channel Manager in Western Europe at Loftware. "We are excited about this collaboration, and it strengthens our commitment to innovation and customer success."

Accurate labeling is crucial in industries where traceability, compliance, and efficiency are important. The integration of Loftware’s advanced labeling solutions with Critical Manufacturing’s MES addresses these needs, offering a comprehensive solution that delivers enhanced quality, productivity and reduced errors, while being faster to implement.

"We are excited about this collaboration as many of our customers work with Loftware," said Will Trogdon, VP for the partner ecosystem at Critical Manufacturing at Critical Manufacturing. "Due to Loftware’s 40 years of experience in the labeling industry, their SaaS offering is very mature. Together, we will deliver a powerful, integrated solution that meets the evolving needs of our customers and theirs."

PENANG, MALAYSIA – ViTrox, which aims to be the world’s most trusted technology company, is thrilled to announce its dynamic new partnership with Hitronix Technology as its Sales Channel Partner (SCP) in Brazil, effective May 1, 2024. Additionally, ViTrox is delighted to welcome Pither Muller Pinto Costa as the new ViTrox support engineer, set to elevate support services for customers in the Brazil region.

With an impressive 30 years of experience in the Electronic Manufacturing Industry in Brazil, the team from Hitronix Technology is renowned for its expertise in inspection and testing equipment sales. This exciting collaboration with ViTrox is set to revolutionise sales services for Brazilian customers, ensuring top-tier service and unmatched expertise.

Mr. Marcelo Anzai, CEO of Hitronix Technology, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership: "We have been following ViTrox's growth over the years. ViTrox's worldwide great reputation combined with Hitronix's total commitment to the market is a perfect match for a sustainable and successful partnership in Brazil."

In another exciting development, ViTrox is proud to introduce Pither Muller Pinto Costa as its new support engineer. Pither, who brings over 19 years of experience in the SMT sector, has an impressive track record. Pither is eager to join ViTrox, stating: "I am delighted with the technology of ViTrox equipment. With all my years of experience, ViTrox has surprised me with such inspection capacity. I am excited to work with this great team and present myself as ViTrox support in Brazil."

Hitronix Technology and Pither will represent ViTrox in providing top-notch comprehensive intelligent SMT PCB Assembly Solutions to Brazilian customers, including V310i Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), V510i Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI), V810i Advanced 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI), V9i Advanced Robotic Vision Solutions (ARV) and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions (V-ONE) across the entire Brazilian market.

Mr. Wee Kah Kim, CEO of Board Inspection and Embedded Solutions (BIE) at ViTrox, expressed his excitement about these new developments: "We are thrilled to partner with Hitronix Technology and welcome Pither Muller Pinto Costa to the ViTrox family. Their dedication and expertise align perfectly with our commitment to exceeding customer expectations. We are confident that these additions will significantly contribute to our ongoing success and enhance our service capabilities in the Brazil region."

These strategic and thrilling moves position ViTrox to deliver top-tier sales and support services to its Brazilian customers, further solidifying its presence and impact in the region.

HARRISBURG, PA ― Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Long Island Expo & Tech Forum. The event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the Marriott Melville Long Island. Ryan Grimm, Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts, will be available at the CE3S booth to discuss supply chain solutions, and how CE3S can serve as your strategic sourcing and distribution partner.

CE3S provides the convenience of a one-stop shop for supplies while maintaining the agility and personalized approach of a family-owned business. Its curated partnerships with reputable manufacturers allow CE3S to offer a diverse range of high-quality products tailored to your industry, all backed by the company’s commitment to exceptional service and an excellent customer experience.

Featured Solutions at the CE3S Booth:

  • Vendor Managed Inventory Solutions: Alleviate inventory management challenges with CE3S’ tailored solutions.
  • Strategic Account Solutions: Benefit from true account management, sourcing, and supply solutions.
  • Value Added Service Solutions: Explore CE3S repackaging, converting services, custom labeling, custom packaging, cable assemblies, laser cutting, kitting, and 3PL services.
  • Government Solutions: Address the purchasing needs of federal, state, and local/municipal government agencies.

As a strategic sourcing partner, CE3S focuses on providing professional solutions to diverse markets, offering products from hundreds of manufacturers. The company’s wide product range ensures that CE3S serves as a one-stop shop for all your supply needs.

In addition to its vast product offerings, CE3S boasts a team of experts capable of providing invaluable expertise in various areas, including special project planning, sourcing, inventory management, workstation/workbench design and procurement, growth planning and product sourcing, government solutions, and ESD surveys and strategy.

For more information about CE3S, visit www.ce3s.com 

SAN DIEGO – KIC, a renowned pioneer in thermal process and temperature measurement solutions for electronics manufacturing, is excited to announce its participation in four SMTA Expo & Tech Forums this August. Attendees are invited to explore KIC’s latest innovations at the following events:

Chihuahua Expo

Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Location: Hotel Sheraton Soberano, Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Long Island Expo

Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Location: Marriott Melville Long Island, Melville, New York

Michigan Expo

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Location: Laurel Manor, Livonia, Michigan

Ohio Valley Expo

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Rockside, Independence, Ohio

Reflow Oven OEE: Common Recipe Finder™

KIC's Common Recipe Finder™ is a revolutionary tool designed to streamline and enhance reflow process setup and optimization to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Advantages at a Glance:

  • Intelligent Analysis: Advanced algorithms decode data for pinpoint accuracy.
  • Unified Control: Streamline your process with a single recipe or a focused selection.
  • Swift Transition: Seamlessly switch from one product to another with minimal hassle.
  • Boosted Productivity: Skyrocket throughput and reduce downtime.
  • Tailored Precision: Maintain each PCB's uniqueness while adhering to strict specifications.
  • Cutting-Edge Profiling and Inspection Technologies

KIC will also showcase several other advanced solutions, including: Navigator™ & Auto Focus Power™ Process Setup and Optimization:

  • Auto Focus Power™ NPI Setup: Utilizes AI and ML algorithms to develop oven recipe settings prior to ever running a profile.
  • Navigator™ Optimization: Optimizes the profile with oven settings to match your production requirements:
    • Quality/High Reliability
    • Volume/Throughput
    • Sustainability

ProBot™ Automatic Profiling: The ultimate customizable solution for automatic profiling, ProBot records the profile for each production PCBA, ensuring it meets the established process window in real-time. This solution offers automation, process control, and traceability without human intervention. Visit KIC at any of these SMTA Expos in August to to explore the future of reflow process optimization with the Common Recipe Finder™ and other advanced profiling and inspection technologies.

For more information about KIC and its revolutionary solutions, please visit www.kicthermal.com 

AUSTIN, TX – Cetec ERP is pleased to announce that Genie Electronics, a subcontract manufacturing company with a diverse portfolio in the automotive, medical and commercial industries, has implemented the Cetec ERP comprehensive enterprise resource planning system. Since the implementation, Genie Electronics has significantly enhanced its operational efficiency and customer service capabilities.

Founded in 1972, Genie Electronics prides itself on its commitment to honesty, quality, and exceptional customer service. "We dot the i's and cross the t's," says Don Lookingbill, Planning Manager at Genie Electronics. "From the top of the quote, we ensure transparency and reliability, building to last with no substitutions without prior approval."

Genie Electronics was seeking a more cost-effective and functional ERP solution as its previous system's costs and lack of updates became prohibitive. "We were paying roughly $32,000 a year in support, with additional costs for data conversion and consulting fees. Transitioning to Cetec ERP has been a game-changer," says Lookingbill.

Key Benefits of Cetec ERP Implementation:

  • Innovation: Cetec ERP’s integration with Calcuquote and advanced features like work instructions built into labor plans have facilitated a seamless transition towards a paperless shop floor.
  • Cost Efficiency: Genie Electronics now pays around $25,000 annually for Cetec ERP, significantly less than the previous system, while gaining more functionality.
  • Operational Efficiency: The receiving process has become significantly easier, and job costs are now more accurately tracked. Receiving times have dropped dramatically, and the company anticipates even further improvements in kitting times and barcoding,
  • Enhanced Customer Service: Cetec ERP’s advanced notification system has benefitted Genie Electronics’ key customers by providing timely shipping and tracking information.
  • Genie Electronics plans to fully equip the shop floor with tablets, further integrating the CRM module, and exploring the ECO module. Additionally, the company aims to enhance quality control by diving deeper into non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action reports (CARs), and recording inspection data.

    Genie Electronics has praised the support provided by Cetec ERP. "We usually get a response within an hour, not just an automatic notification but someone actively looking into the issue," says Lookingbill. The forum and help system have also been valuable resources for the Genie team.

    The transition to Cetec ERP has enabled Genie Electronics to maintain its reputation for honesty, quality and customer service while significantly enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings. The company looks forward to continued success and innovation with Cetec ERP.

    To learn more about Cetec ERP and their advanced manufacturing software solutions, visit www.cetecerp.com

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