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.

Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has seen an increasing interest in laser depaneling systems from LPKF in 2024. Laser depaneling is an advanced method for separating PCBs from their panels using precise laser cutting technology. This innovative process offers significant benefits in efficiency and versatility, making it increasingly relevant across various manufacturing sectors.

Laser depaneling has emerged as a superior alternative to conventional separation methods. It allows for stress-free, non-contact separation, enabling cuts to be made close to mounted components without damaging them. The precision cutting with narrow channels, combined with the flexibility to process various materials—both rigid and flexible—makes it a highly efficient solution for electronics manufacturers. Especially those that are looking for cost saving on their bill of materials, as using a laser can significantly reduce the amount of PCB needed for break out areas providing material and immediate ROI. This digital, software-based and laser beam guided method accommodates complex geometries while eliminating tool wear, significantly reducing maintenance and changeover costs.

Joe Booth, Altus Group CEO, said: "We've seen growing interest in LPKF laser depaneling solutions, particularly the CuttingMaster 3000 series with Tensor technology. Manufacturers are increasingly recognising the benefits of this advanced approach to PCB separation. The precision, flexibility, and efficiency offered by these systems allows our customers to stay competitive in demanding industries such as automotive, medical technology, and consumer electronics where accuracy is key."

The LPKF CuttingMaster 3000 series is recognised as one of the most flexible and precise laser depaneling systems on the market. Equipped with linear drives, these systems ensure exceptional positioning accuracy and high-quality results with a large working range.

These systems can integrate a wide variety of laser sources with different wavelengths and pulse widths in the nano or picosecond range. Many of the models also feature LPKF's advanced Tensor technology, making them suitable for a diverse range of applications and materials. This ultrafast beam deflection technology offers up to a 70% reduction in cycle times when combined with LPKF CleanCut. It significantly increases performance potential while maintaining maximum transmission and high robustness for excellent reliability, improving cost efficiency.

As the complexity of electronic devices continues to increase, Altus sees laser depaneling as an important technology for manufacturers looking to enhance their production capabilities.

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Indium Corporation today announced that InnoJoin GmbH will be the exclusive global sales partner for NanoFoil® in component mounting applications. NanoFoil® is a leading nanotechnology material that delivers energy in a controlled and precise manner for joining, energetics, and heating applications.

InnoJoin, based in Bremen, Germany, has been working with NanoFoil® technology since its inception and has since developed extensive expertise in this field. The company utilizes two in-house laser systems for precision cutting of NanoFoil®, ensuring high accuracy and flexibility in the production process. It operates its own dedicated laboratory for nanobonding trials, enabling rigorous testing and process optimization for bonding applications. The lab is fully equipped with advanced metallographic analysis tools, allowing comprehensive evaluations of bond quality and material integrity in-house.

“We’ve worked with InnoJoin for several years to provide NanoFoil® to customers in Europe and other markets, and it has been an extremely positive collaboration,” said Jon Major, Associate Director, ESM Project Management, Indium Corporation. “By expanding our partnership, we are able to provide even better service to our customers in critical markets around the world while simultaneously expanding the NanoFoil® product line.”

“Collaborating with Indium Corporation has been an exceptional, reliable, and trustworthy experience. We are more than delighted to continue this successful journey with them,” said Christian Walz, CEO, InnoJoin. “The NanoFoil® technology is a perfect addition to our portfolio, allowing us to provide our customers with the best possible technical solution for their bonding applications.”

NanoFoil® is a predictable, controllable, and affordable material that is industry-accepted and proven to lower manufacturing costs while providing repeatable and reliable bonds and reactions. It has applications in many industries, including semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and defense markets.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

About InnoJoin

InnoJoin GmbH, based in Bremen, Germany, specializes in advanced welding and coating solutions. The company focuses on providing reliable, economical, and high-quality solutions for its customers, including welding tasks, wear or corrosion protection requirements, and worn component refurbishment.

For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email jhuang@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another® (#FOETA), at www.linkedin.com/company/indium-corporation/.

HUTTO, TX – November 2024 – ViTrox Americas Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of the ViTrox Demo Center in Hutto, Texas. The company has doubled its capacity to meet growing customer de-mand. This expansion supports ViTrox’s commitment to timely deliveries and enhanced services for customers across North and South America.

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