CRANSTON, RI — October 2025 — Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, has installed a new Pillarhouse Jade S-200 MKII selective solder system at its Hermosillo, Mexico facility, further strengthening its ability to support high-mix, high-complexity assemblies. With one system now dedicated to lead solder and the other to lead-free, the site can better accommodate diverse customer requirements for high-mix, high-complexity assemblies.

The Jade MKII is designed for small- to medium-batch production, where precision, repeatability, and production flexibility are critical. The hand-load platform is equipped with a universally adjustable tooling carrier that accommodates PCBs or pallets up to 457mm x 508mm (18” x 20”). Pillarhouse’s patented Drop-Jet design fluxer provides fast, effective flushing of the pressurized flux chamber. This minimizes maintenance while supporting a range of flux types, including high solid content and water-soluble fluxes.

Federal Electronics’ Hermosillo facility plays a central role in the company’s North American manufacturing network, providing proximity to key customers, a highly skilled workforce, and infrastructure tailored to high-reliability markets. The addition of these selective solder systems was driven by the need to increase throughput while maintaining the company’s strict quality standards.

“Selective soldering is an important part of our capability set, especially for customers with high-reliability requirements,” said Ed Evangelista, President of Federal Electronics. “With these installations, we’re enhancing both flexibility and process control, ensuring that we can meet customer needs efficiently and consistently.”

For more information on Federal Electronics and its manufacturing capabilities, visit www.federalelec.com or contact sales@federalelec.com.

Manassas, VA – October 2, 2025: As part of its mission to advance knowledge and support the electronics manufacturing industry through technical training and education, ZESTRON Academy is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, “Ensuring Reliability in Advanced Packaging: The Cleaning Challenge,” taking place on October 9th at 2:00 PM EDT. The session will be led by Kalyan Nukala, M.S.Ch.E., Senior Applications Engineer at ZESTRON Americas.

The electronics industry is experiencing rapid change as semiconductor packaging continues to evolve with highly advanced technologies such as System-in-Package (SiP), flip chip ball grid arrays (fcBGA), Package-on-Package (PoP), and 2.5D architectures. These innovations bring remarkable performance improvements but also introduce new and complex reliability challenges. Larger die sizes, increased bump counts, and standoff heights now dipping below 50 micrometers make flux residue removal more difficult, particularly under low-profile components.

The addition of other factors like standoff heights below 50μm and components like QFNs and LGAs further complicate the process, increasing the rest of failures from electrochemical migration and electrical leakage.

This webinar will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of why proper cleaning is an essential step in safeguarding the long-term performance of advanced packages. The session will will discuss the latest cleaning strategies that can be implemented to reduce risks, optimize processes, and prevent failure in high-reliability applications.

The webinar is open to all professionals working with advanced semiconductor packaging who are seeking to improve reliability outcomes and better understand the role of cleaning in long-term product performance. For more information and to register for free, please visit https://www.zestron.com/usa/en/education/2025-cleaning-webinars.

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA ― October 2025 ― Anda Automation, a leading global provider of fluid application and custom design manufacturing equipment, has officially opened its newest showroom and advanced testing laboratory in Guadalajara, Mexico. The facility is the most comprehensive dispensing center in Latin America and is designed to help manufacturers speed up product development and improve production efficiency.

The grand opening earlier this month brought together industry partners, customers, and local dignitaries for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Speakers included Carlos Barraza, Mexico Sales Manager for Anda Technologies Mexico, and Abby Tsoi, CEO of Anda Americas, who noted the role the Guadalajara facility will play in connecting advanced technology with the region’s growing electronics sector.

“Guadalajara has become a center of gravity for electronics manufacturing in Latin America,” said Abby Tsoi. “By opening this facility, we’re making it easier for local manufacturers to access the technologies, training, and support they need to push new ideas into production.”

The new lab offers on-site support including technical training, application testing, and rapid delivery of key components. It is equipped with advanced dispensing systems, conformal coating applications, UV and IR curing technologies, plasma surface treatment, and 3D conformal coating inspection from Anda partners.

Core resources include two fully equipped IR and UV coating lines, a plasma treatment system for advanced surface preparation, and a range of dispensing platforms featuring multiple valve technologies. These capabilities allow customers to run real-world process evaluations, fine-tune material flow, and validate performance with precision. Whether for prototyping high-density PCBs in automotive sensors or scaling consumer electronics production, the Guadalajara facility provides a practical environment to move designs from concept to market-ready products.

For more information about Anda’s capabilities, visit www.anda.us.

Guadalajara, Mexico – Essemtec, a global leader in advanced automation solutions for electronics manufacturing, is proud to announce the start of a new collaboration with SMTVYS, a leading provider of industrial equipment and manufacturing solutions in Mexico. This partnership strengthens Essemtec’s coverage in a key growth market, enabling faster support, stronger local presence, and enhanced services for customers across Mexico.

Founded in 2014, SMTVYS has become a trusted partner for the manufacturing industry, offering a wide range of solutions including industrial equipment, spare parts, technical support, consulting, automation systems, peripheral devices, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) solutions. With offices in Ciudad Juarez, Queretaro, and Guadalajara, SMTVYS brings extensive experience, technical knowledge, and local support to its clients.

The partnership agreement was signed during SMTA Guadalajara Expo in Guadalajara.

SMTVYS now joins SMTO Engineering in Essemtec’s partner network in Mexico, further strengthening the company’s local coverage.
Olivier Carnal, General Manager of Essemtec, commented:

"This partnership marks a significant step in our commitment to the Mexican market. By joining forces with SMTVYS, we can deliver our customers faster access to Essemtec’s innovative solutions, backed by local expertise and responsive support. Together, we are enabling companies to achieve higher efficiency and reliability in their production processes."

Frank Hart, Head of Americas at Essemtec, added:

"Mexico represents a key growth region for Essemtec. Strengthening our presence through SMTVYS ensures that we can serve our customers with the same level of quality, innovation, and responsiveness that they expect from a global leader. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the electronics manufacturing sector in Mexico."

Victor Madero, CEO of SMTVYS, shared:

"Partnering with Essemtec allows us to bring world-class automation solutions directly to our customers. Our mission has always been to provide innovative solutions and support to the EMS industry, and this collaboration perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering excellence in technology, service, and applications."

This partnership will enable local and global EMS, automotive, industrial, and medical companies in Mexico to access Essemtec’s advanced equipment—including pick-and-place machines, solder paste jetting solutions, highly adaptive dispensing systems, and reflow ovens—supported by SMTVYS’s knowledgeable and responsive local team. The collaboration underscores Essemtec’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth in the electronics manufacturing sector through strong local partnerships and customer-focused solutions.