POOLE, UK – Europlacer, a leading provider of SMT assembly solutions, is pleased to announce its upcoming High-Mix Productivity Open Days to be held at its factory in France this June. This exclusive event will offer valuable insights into the latest innovations in electronics manufacturing and assembly processes, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to enhance their operations. The event will be split into two dedicated weeks: International Open Days from June 18-20, 2024 (English- speaking) and French Open Days from June 21-23, 2024.

Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda packed with highlights tailored to improve productivity and efficiency in high-mix manufacturing environments:

• Modern Programming Tools: Experience a seamless process from CAD to production with Siemens Valor MSSPP, ensuring optimized programming for enhanced efficiency.
• Fully Connected ii-Tab Preparation: Explore Europlacer's ii-N1 and ii-N2 machines, designed to streamline machine running and maximize productivity in high-mix production settings.
• Round Table Discussion: Engage with industry leaders from across Europe as we address the latest productivity challenges facing manufacturers in 2024.
• IPC CFX® Standards and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Gain insights into how Europlacer leverages IPC CFX® standards to enhance equipment effectiveness and streamline production processes.

The Europlacer team, alongside key industry leaders, will be on hand throughout the event to provide expert guidance and support to attendees.

Secure your spot for the International Open Days at: https://europlacer.com/open-days- international-2024/ 

Join Europlacer's High-Mix Productivity Open Days for a unique opportunity to optimize your manufacturing processes and stay ahead in today's competitive market.

For more information about Europlacer, visit www.europlacer.com 

TORONTO – Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS) (NYSE: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies, today launched four new networking switches designed to help enterprises meet the performance and connectivity demands of modern businesses.

Expanding on Celestica’s portfolio of networking switches, the four new switches include:

• ES1000 - 1GbE, 24 or 48 port, secured access switch
• ES1010 - 1GbE, 48 port, secured access switch
• ES1050 - 1GbE / 2.5GbE, 48 port, secured, access switch
• EG1050 - 1GbE / 2.5GbE, 48 port, secured gateway switch, with concurrent Wi-Fi & 5G / LTE

All four Ethernet switches come in a 1U form factor for organizations looking for compact, secure, scalable and performative networking; a range of memory and processor options; redundant, field-replaceable fans and power supplies for high reliability; and up to 90 Watt POE++ (Power Over Ethernet) on any port. Along with Celestica’s entire portfolio of networking switches, these latest additions support SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud).

The EG1050 features concurrent Wi-Fi connectivity & 5G LTE for WAN backhaul option and serves as a reliable, scalable enterprise gateway switch solution. Additionally, the EG1050 is designated as Open Compute Project (OCP) Inspired™, adhering to the OCP Tenets of Impact, Efficiency, Openness, Scale and Sustainability.

“In today’s dynamic landscape, organizations must meet the evolving needs of stakeholders within the traditional data center environment as well as at the enterprise edge,” said Gavin Cato, Head and Chief Technology Officer for Platform Solutions, Celestica. “Our new enterprise switches exemplify our commitment to engineering and design excellence, enabling our customers to turn edge access into a competitive advantage.”

Celestica will be showcasing its newest enterprise access switches at ONUG (Open Networking User Group) Spring Summit May 15-16 in booth #201.

For more information on Celestica’s family of networking switches, click here.

AESCH, SWITZERLAND – Essemtec, a global leader in advanced electronics assembly solutions and a division of Nano Dimension, announces a strategic partnership with SMTO for the Mexican market. The collaboration aims to capitalize on Mexico’s booming electronics manufacturing industry, which has seen a remarkable 30% growth between 2020 and 2023 and is poised for further expansion.

Essemtec’s reputation for cutting-edge solutions aligns perfectly with SMTO’s commitment to service excellence. Together, they offer a compelling proposition to companies in Mexico, providing not only high-performance production tools but also comprehensive after-sales and service support to tackle manufacturing challenges effectively.

Essemtec specializes in developing and manufacturing flexible SMT Assembly machines, glue and solder paste jetting machines, pick-and-place machines, and a range of complementary product lines. It solutions cater to diverse industry needs, emphasizing all-in-one NPI capabilities, efficient low-batch solutions, versatile high-mix low-volume modular line concepts, high-speed dispensing solutions, and advancements in printed electronics. Essemtec’s adaptive approach ensures tailored solutions for unique customer requirements, including intricate volume SMT repairs, positioning the company as a dynamic leader across industries.

Olivier Carnal, General Manager at Essemtec, expresses enthusiasm about the partnership, citing the combined strengths of SMTO’s service excellence and Essemtec’s high-performance production tools as the key to success.

“I am excited about SMTO and Essemtec joining forces. Both companies are well known for their customer focus and agility. With SMTO’s service excellence and Essemtec’s high-performance production tools, we have all the ingredients to be successful,” shared Carnal.

“Through this strategic collaboration with SMTO, we are excited to increase our reach and provide our cutting-edge solutions and enhanced service to an even broader customer base. SMTO’s experience and extensive network, coupled with its strong regional presence and high level of expertise in the electronics industry, makes it an invaluable partner for us. We are confident that SMTO will play a pivotal role in propelling our business expansion forward, in a growing market,” added Enrique Gomez, Area Sale Manager for Mexico, Essemtec.

“At SMTO, we are very happy and confident about our new partnership with Essemtec. By promoting Essemtec’s multifunctional solutions, SMTO will continue to provide state- of-the-art technology for our customers’ manufacturing challenges,” said Adrian Coronado, Sales Account Manager at SMTO Engineering.

The partnership between SMTO and Essemtec signifies a strategic move to harness the opportunities presented by Mexico’s thriving electronics manufacturing sector. With Essemtec’s innovative solutions and SMTO’s localized support, the collaboration is poised to meet the evolving needs of customers in the region effectively.

With almost 10 years presence in Mexico’s market, SMTO Engineering is well known and focused on providing excellence solutions and after-sales support for its varied portfolio that includes machines and solutions for processing, inspecting, and testing electronic products along with automation solutions and functional test.

MUNICH, GERMANY – Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment, will be exhibiting at SMTConnect 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany from June 11-13. As a key highlight of the Selecs booth #235 in Hall 4, Saki will be showcasing its unique range of automated inspection solutions including the award-winning X-ray Automated Inspection System (AXI) and innovative ‘One Programming’ and AI Solutions Features.

The European market's growing demand for Saki's advanced total solutions for in-line automated inspection of SMT processes has reinforced the company's dedication and strategic emphasis on the EMEA region. Saki's most recent hardware and software will be on display at booth #4/235, demonstrating its capacity for high-precision, high-speed automated inspection.

With the support of its distributor Selecs GmbH, the Saki technology team will demonstrate the most recent equipment array for high-speed, high-precision AOI and AXI in-line inspection:

AXI

Saki's latest 3Xi-M110 v3 machine is the industry's fastest automated X-ray inspection solution and winner of a Global Technology Award 2023. It features Saki's optimized Planar CT software, which was developed in-house for the industry's fastest cycle times. With highly accurate void measurement and detection for both PCBs and components, this 3D-AXI machine delivers excellent quality assurance.

AOI

The 3Di-LS2 and 3Di-LS3 are powerful 3D-AOI models equipped with 12μm and 8μm camera heads, perfect for today's SMT line manufacturing process requirements. They are designed to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality. Closed-loop technology, dual servo motor drive, high-resolution linear measurement, and sturdy gantry design ensure pinpoint precision and repeatability. Both AOI machines are equipped with Saki's innovative Z-axis control head and side camera feature to demonstrate the Saki Total Inspection Line Solution concept's versatility and flexibility.

SPI

The 3Si-LS2 SPI machine with 12μm camera head is designed to support large PCB sizes up to 500 mm x 510 mm. With unified hardware and software, machine operators enjoy a seamless transition between platforms, resulting in a superior experience that reduces costs and increases overall satisfaction.

In addition to its machine solutions, Saki will also present its versatile software suite which works with the equipment to form a total solution for quality inspection:

QD Analyzer, Saki’s powerful SPC system, a BF2-Monitor for offline reviews and a Multi Process View (MPV) demo station will present Saki’s software strength that greatly improves process troubleshooting and determines root causes. These innovations will help clients increase automation to solve labor & resourcing issues, tackle skills shortages, improve productivity and achieve greater manufacturing quality and efficiency.

Saki Link (reference exhibit) – Saki Link is a unique feature that enables real-time control and management of all Saki inspection systems (SPI, AOI, AXI) in the SMT line from one location, linking inspection results and providing predictive inspection coverage for the whole inspection process. With direct communication between related Saki inspection systems, handling complex inspection machinery and optimizing throughput across the SMT line is substantially simplified.

One Programming (reference exhibit) – Saki’s One Programming feature is the next step in implementing Saki’s unique “One Software & One Hardware” platform philosophy. One Programming allows for a one-step programming operation to generate and build inspection programs/recipes for subsequent inspection processes (SPI-AOI-AXI). This approach significantly reduces the time required to prepare inspection setups for new products and assures perfect inspection coverage.

AI Solutions (reference exhibit) – an introduction to Saki’s unique integration of AI functionality.

“We are excited to be returning to exhibit at SMTConnect again this year to showcase our innovative inspection technologies and solutions,” said Jarda Neuhauser, General Manager, Saki Europe. “The exhibition is an excellent platform for us to connect with industry professionals to demonstrate the benefits and power of our total inspection line solutions and introduce our latest innovations to the market. Our solutions are a result of years of research and development, and we’re confident they will continue to set the standard for precision and accuracy in our industry.”

For more information about Saki visit www.sakicorp.com/en/