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HALFMOON, NY – PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, is excited to announce its participation in Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025. The company will be exhibiting with its UK representative, Altus Group, at Stand #J80. Pieter Van Der Vorst, PVA’s Europe Sales Manager, will also be in attendance to connect with attendees and discuss the company’s cutting-edge solutions.
Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to experience a live demonstration of the PVA Delta 8 Conformal Coating/Dispensing System. Engineered for selective coating, potting, and dispensing applications, the Delta 8 is designed to handle the most complex assembly processes with ease. Its robust overhead three-axis motion platform and closed-loop process control deliver consistent, precise results, making it an ideal choice for manufacturers seeking to elevate quality and efficiency in their production lines.
Key Features of the PVA Delta 8 System:
- Selective Coating, Potting, and Dispensing: Supports a wide range of complex applications with precision and flexibility.
- Robust Three-Axis Motion Platform: Ensures stable and repeatable performance for high-demand processes.
- Closed-Loop Process Control: Maintains consistency and reliability, reducing waste and optimizing production efficiency.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is one of the UK’s leading industrial technology events, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, and innovators from across the globe. PVA and Altus Group look forward to showcasing the latest advancements in coating and dispensing technologies and helping attendees explore solutions tailored to their unique needs.
To learn more about PVA’s coating and dispensing solutions, visit www.pva.net
For more information, contact PVA at info@pva.net or (518) 371-2684.
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Key Tronic Corporation (Nasdaq KTCC), a world class provider of manufacturing and design engineering services, today announced that it expects to begin manufacturing in the second half of 2025 for a market revolutionizing, innovative energy resilience technology provider.
Key Tronic has been awarded the manufacturing of an industry leading, innovative energy resiliency product. Initial production will ramp in late 2025 at the Key Tronic manufacturing campuses in Juarez, Mexico and Arkansas. Once fully ramped, Key Tronic believes the yearly revenue could exceed $60 million dollars.
“We are looking forward to the design and manufacturing expertise of Key Tronic to help accelerate introduction of new products, as well as enhance our ability to increase product availability to fulfill the anticipated overwhelming demand,” said the CEO of Key Tronic’s new customer.
“We are very excited to be working with a recognized, emerging leader in the energy resiliency industry,” said Brett Larsen, President and CEO of Key Tronic. “The product has the potential to assist in better asset management and public safety by ensuring increased vigilance across all operations. Our new customer is a highly respected company and we are thrilled to be involved with a product that can assist in the greater good. This important new strategic relationship represents an expansion of our customer base and we expect it will contribute to profitable long term growth.”
CRANSTON, RI – Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Will) Oliver as Vice President of Business Development. Oliver brings over 30 years of experience in driving business growth, building market presence, and managing high-performing teams in the electronics manufacturing industry.
In his new role, Oliver will oversee the development and execution of Federal Electronics' business strategies, focusing on expanding market share and strengthening customer relationships across key industries, including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial sectors.
Oliver joins Federal Electronics following a distinguished career at Virtex Enterprises, where he most recently served as Vice President of Business Development. At Virtex, he successfully managed a seven-person business development team, spearheaded strategic pipeline growth exceeding $300 million, and expanded the company’s market presence through innovative customer engagement strategies. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles at KeyTronicEMS, Hunting Innova, and Flextronics, where he played pivotal roles in driving revenue growth, customer diversification, and process improvements.
"Will’s proven track record of delivering exceptional results, coupled with his deep understanding of the electronics manufacturing industry, makes him an invaluable addition to the Federal Electronics leadership team," said Ed Evangelista, President, Federal Electronics. "His strategic vision and expertise will be instrumental in propelling our growth and ensuring we continue to deliver world-class value to our customers."
Oliver holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University. He is an active member of numerous professional and alumni organizations, including the 12th Man Foundation and Texas A&M Chancellor’s Council, and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to leadership and community engagement.
"I am excited to join the talented team at Federal Electronics at such an exciting time for the company," said Oliver. "Together, we will build on Federal’s strong foundation, explore new opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations."
For more information, visit https://federalelec.com/.
TUMKUR, INDIA – Incap India has invested approximately EUR 1 million in a new SMT (surface-mount technology) production line at its third factory in Tumkur. This upgrade is set to improve production efficiency, enhance capacity to support new and existing customer projects, as well as contribute to energy savings.
According to Murthy Munipalli, Managing Director of Incap India, the new SMT line integrates advanced automation features such as fully automated PCB movement, traceability systems, and auto unloading. “This investment is in line with our goal to enhance operational efficiency and deliver better value for our customers. The advanced features of the line will help improve quality and reduce lead times”, Munipalli explained.
The new technology incorporates AOI-to-SPI defect traceability software, enabling complete remote management and faster programming using Gerber data. The technology also supports advanced inspection capabilities for tall components with body marking. Additionally, the reflow machine includes three cooling zones to minimise heat emissions, further enhancing environmental performance.
The energy-efficient design of the line includes a 10% reduction in energy consumption in the pick-and-place system, a 7% reduction in power usage in the reflow machine, and a 15% increase in component placement speed. “These advancements contribute to our sustainability goals while simultaneously improving operational efficiency”, Munipalli added.
Incap India factories are located in Tumkur, near Bangalore. To meet the growing demand, Incap India offers 26,500 square meters of production space across its three facilities. The factories produce inverters and UPS systems, battery chargers, PCBs for fuel and cash dispensers, power supply units, rescue devices, solar inverters, drives, and medical devices, as well as other industrial electronics. The machinery is suitable for common component technologies, and with its strategic location and skilled personnel, Incap delivers high-quality manufacturing services to meet the most demanding customer needs.
BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron has received an order with a value of NOK 300 million from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG).
The order covers electronics for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and extends a similar contract awarded in June 2024.
Deliveries under the new order are set to commence in 2026, with production taking place at Kitron’s facilities in Arendal, Norway.
“We are very pleased to announce this order, which confirms Kitron’s position as a robust and reliable Kitron and industrial partner for Kongsberg,” says Heine Østby, Managing Director, Kitron Norway. “The long-standing collaboration between our two companies continues to strengthen, and Kitron’s ongoing investment in a new production facility in Arendal is well aligned with this increase in orders. This ensures secure and efficient deliveries for this critically important system.”
“This new order aligns with the long-term growth expectations outlined in last year’s Capital Markets Presentation on December 10, further solidifying Kitron’s position in the defense and missile systems market”, says Peter Nilsson, President and CEO of Kitron.
BOCA RATON, FL – Inovaxe, a world leader and provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, announces that it has successfully revolutionized the material management processes at Altronic LLC, a Girard, Ohio-based manufacturer of ignition and control systems for industrial engines and other specialty instrumentation applications. Through the implementation of Inovaxe’s advanced solutions, Altronic has achieved unprecedented efficiency, accuracy, and traceability in its SMT production operations.
Altronic sought to overcome long-standing challenges with manual material retrieval processes and legacy storage systems that limited flexibility and efficiency. After careful evaluation, the company turned to Inovaxe’s comprehensive material management solution, which seamlessly integrates mobile racks, stationary racking, and dry storage cabinets.
“Inovaxe’s systems are the perfect solution for Altronic’s needs,” said David Ly, Inovaxe’s Global Technical Sales Manager. “By automating critical processes and enabling real-time traceability, we helped Altronic optimize operations, reduce downtime, and achieve a 99.9% inventory accuracy rate.”
Key components of Inovaxe’s solution for Altronic included:
- MODI Table for Automated Receiving: Captures essential vendor reel data and assigns unique IDs for accurate traceability throughout the production lifecycle.
- Pick-to-Light Technology: Ensures operators retrieve the correct materials quickly and accurately, eliminating the need for manual searches.
- Integrated Dry Storage Cabinets: Maintains moisture-sensitive components to precise specifications, with automated alerts and built-in heating elements.
- Real-Time X-Ray Counting Integration: Delivers accurate reel counts in under 10 seconds, seamlessly updating inventory systems.
Altronic Director of Manufacturing David Bulkley is pleased with the systems’ impact. He said, “Inovaxe’s solutions have transformed how we manage materials. The intuitive software, robust automation, and seamless integration with our existing systems have significantly improved our efficiency and ability to meet customer expectations.”
Inovaxe’s tailored approach enabled Altronic to streamline its SMT operations, providing flexibility for diverse component requirements while maintaining rigorous process controls.
“Our mission is to empower manufacturers like Altronic with intelligent, scalable material handling solutions,” Ly added. “We’re thrilled to see the measurable impact our technology has had on its operations.”
For more information about how Inovaxe’s innovative material handling systems and services can improve your inventory accuracy and reduce your labor costs, visit www.inovaxe.com
