TORRANCE, CA – Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is pleased to announce its upcoming PCBA Depaneling Webinar titled “Complete the SMT Process with the Appropriate Depaneling Method.” The webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10 a.m.PST, and will be presented by Max Bernard and Steven Yukutake, product managers at Seika Machinery.

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As electronics continue to shrink in size and the global surface-mount technology (SMT) industry evolves, maintaining a clean, high-quality PCBA at the end of the manufacturing process is more critical than ever. The depaneling process—often overlooked—plays a key role in reducing defects such as chip cracks and ensuring the integrity of the final product. This session will provide attendees with valuable insights into common defects, as well as practical methods for improving depaneling processes to minimize production issues.

During the webinar, attendees will also learn about Seika Machinery’s Sayaka PCB Routers, which are known for their precision and efficiency in depaneling. These routers are designed to ensure smooth cuts with minimal stress on delicate components, making them an ideal solution for high-reliability applications. Sayaka routers feature advanced cutting technology that reduces vibration, helping to eliminate risks of damage during production while improving product quality and consistency.

“Our goal with this webinar is to highlight the importance of selecting the right depaneling method to avoid common production issues and improve product reliability,” said Michelle Ogihara, Executive Vice President at Seika Machinery. “With the right equipment and techniques, manufacturers can ensure a smooth end-to-end SMT process.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and discover new strategies to optimize your depaneling process.

For more information, contact Michelle Ogihara at 310-540-7310; e-mail michelle@seikausa.com ; or visit www.seikausa.com 

TYNGSBORO, MA – Transition Automation, Inc. will exhibit a full range of high-performance Permalex Squeegee Blades and Holder Systems at Stand #2458 during SMTA International in Rosemont, IL from October 22-24, 2024. Transition Automation, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and sales of Permalex® Edge Metal Squeegees, holder systems, and advanced SMT printing systems.

Founded in 1989, Transition Automation, Inc. is the first company to propose using metal squeegees for SMT when all SMT printers at the time used Polyurethane blades. Transition Automation remains the only company with a singular focus on high-performance metal squeegee blades and holder systems. Permalex brand squeegees incorporate a polymer infusion and are used by many top-tier electronics manufacturers – especially those companies who supply to high-value, mission-critical end markets, such as Space and Satellite, Automotive, Avionics and Industrial Controls. Transition Automation, Inc. is located at 5 Trader Circle, Building D, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 USA; Phone: 978-649-2400; Fax 978649-2402, Web: www.metalsqueegees.com 

Cranston, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum taking place on November 14 at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, Florida.

Among other great products, AIM will be highlighting its recently released NC259FPA Ultrafine No Clean Solder Paste.

NC259FPA is a zero-halogen paste engineered for precise print definition with type 6 and smaller alloy powders through stencil apertures less than 150 µm in diameter. Ideal for miniLED, microLED, die attach, micro BGA, and HDI boards, this innovative new product features excellent wetting, high transfer efficiency, high reliability, and high tack force for mass transfer.

To learn more about NC259FPA and to discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum on November 14, or visit www.aimsolder.com 

NUSSDORF, AUSTRIA – At this year's electronica 2024, Polar Instruments will showcase two test systems for electronics manufacturing and assembly repair, as well as a short circuit locator.

The test systems for electronics manufacturing and repair include the GRS 550 and the GRS 200. The GRS 500 has already established itself in the electronics industry due to its high fault coverage, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use. This system is designed as a repair test system, assisting in the repair of assemblies with difficult-to-detect faults, thus preventing them from being scrapped. The system was specifically developed for applications in prototyping, new product launches, and small series production that are unsuitable for conventional ATEs. The GRS 550 also serves as an excellent complement to traditional adapter-based test systems. “If you specialize in the production of prototypes or small quantity production, the GRS is the ideal solution for maximizing production yield,” explains Hermann Reischer, Managing Director of Polar Instruments GmbH.

The GRS 200 fault diagnosis system is based on passive analogue signature analysis and compares a known good assembly with the test unit. This allows for the rapid localization of typical faults in electronics production as well as in service and repair, without the need for circuit knowledge. The system consists of analogue signature hardware and powerful software featuring live signature analysis, program mode, CAD data visualization, schematic integration, assembly photos, repair reports, and optional connection to a digital multimeter. Furthermore, the GRS 200 imports CAD data from over 20 different formats, including GenCAD, Hyperlynx, IPC-2581, and ODB++, making it ideal for repair use. Circuit nets can be graphically highlighted, and the associated components can be displayed.

The short circuit locator is the Toneohm 950. Short circuits or components that excessively load the power supply account for a significant portion of faults in manufacturing and repair. While automatic test systems or conventional fault detection techniques can identify a short circuit, they cannot locate it precisely. The Toneohm 950 addresses this challenge using the innovative Vectored Plane Stimulus (VPS) technique. This allows the device to quickly and accurately pinpoint the location of the short circuit. “From the user’s perspective, it couldn’t be simpler; they just need to follow the directional arrows on the front panel of the device, which guide them to the fault location,” explains Reischer.

Polar Instruments will showcase its products at electronica in Munich from November 12 to 15 at booth A3.128.