PORT PERRY, ON – Adamson is nearing completion of its exciting new electronics production facility. Our all-new Fuji high speed PCB assembly line can place 188,000 components per hour, with extreme repeatable accuracy, backed by three levels of Automated Optical Inspection. The 1,525 sqm (16,500 sq ft) footprint has in-floor heating, leading-edge lighting and air handling.

This investment is crucial in both expanding our production capacity to meet the demand for the new VGt flagship powered loudspeakers; and the aggressive pursuit of the highest-tech audio manufacturing.

Features of the Fuji line

Fuji production equipment is the essence of Industry 4.0, with complete connectivity from design and prototype, through New Product Introduction (NPI) and following with complete integration into ERP. production flexibility, predictive maintenance and automatic changeovers are the essence of the smart factory.

Having transformed from a builder of passive speakers more than 40 years ago into a manufacturer with a focus on smart manufacturing, Adamson is implementing maximum interconnectivity and a full digital transformation of manufacturing processes, including new ERP software. These steps all improve transparency and add to the customer experience.

Adamson has always focused on innovation in pursuit of unparalleled sonic performance, power, and control. While others outsourced overseas and allowed third parties access to critical technologies in their end-product, Adamson stayed close to home. This vertical integration of design and production gives the engineering team the biggest playground in pro audio.

Decades of building performance systems without compromise, combined with research into signal processing, amplification, network integration and performance optimization put Adamson squarely at the forefront of the professional audio industry.

SAN FRANCISCO – Bright Machines, an innovator in intelligent, software-defined manufacturing, announced an integration and go-to-market collaboration with Microsoft Azure to deliver a full stack environment for all stages of the manufacturing life cycle, from product design to assembly to disassembly. With this collaboration, Bright Machines will enable an accessible, efficient, and data-driven manufacturing process for electronics manufacturers.

The current state of electronics manufacturing is still analog and manual, slowing down processes and keeping costs high. Software-defined manufacturing developed by Bright Machines changes this status quo by providing centralized data visibility, traceability, and performance benchmarking, along with flexible automation. This issue has become particularly prevalent with the proliferation of AI, which has led to skyrocketing demand for compute power, and subsequently, AI hardware from servers to data storage to networking capacity.

"The Bright Machines team is hyper-focused on propelling manufacturing into a software-defined era, to reduce the reliance on inexpensive labor and mitigate increasing costs," said Lior Susan, CEO and Executive Chairman at Bright Machines. "AI hardware is critical to bringing the aspiration of AI from theoretical to reality, but the manufacturing backend is still based on analog, outdated manufacturing processes. We aim to continue our mission to transform manufacturing — whether for traditional electronics or supporting the 'AI backbone' — which needs a standardized, yet flexible approach to manufacturing hardware."

Through this collaboration, Bright Machines is building on Azure and working with Microsoft to directly reach customers and partners, including through the Azure Marketplace. The integration will allow Bright Machines to deliver this transformation in manufacturing to customers across the ecosystem.

"At Microsoft, we know that bringing value to customers includes collaborating with innovative, early leaders like Bright Machines," said Indranil Sircar, Chief Technology Officer for Manufacturing and Mobility at Microsoft. "By collaborating with Bright Machines to build their services on top of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, together, we will help customers shift to a software-defined automation approach for electronics manufacturing and circular economy, strengthening customers' strategic relationships with ecosystem partners across the manufacturing value chain."

Bright Machines' full-stack approach creates a holistic, flexible solution environment for ecosystem players, such as chip makers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), and Contract Manufacturers (CDMs). Bright Machines generates valuable insights previously unavailable by collecting manufacturing data across the value chain and the assembly process. By working with every type of ecosystem player, Bright Machines serves as a neutral third-party robotics and software platform to digitally transform the manufacturing industry.

For more information on Bright Machines and its services, see here.

MESA, AZ – Mechnano is excited to share that Olga "Dr. O" Ivanova, Director of Applications & Technology, will be delivering an examination of static dissipative resins at RAPID + TCT 2024 in Los Angeles. Her presentation, "Unveiling the Differences: An In-Depth Analysis of Static Dissipative Resins," is set to take place on June 26, 2024 at 10 a.m.

The development of electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe materials for use in Additive Manufacturing (AM) poses unique challenges, particularly in achieving the necessary surface and volume conductivity. In Dr. O's upcoming presentation, the focus will be on the complexities involved in integrating conductive fillers into resins for Vat Photopolymerization (VP).

Among various Additive Manufacturing methods, VP stands out as the preferred choice for producing components that require smooth surface finishes and fine features. Prior to 2021, options for ESD-safe materials in VP were limited. Dr. Ivanova will shed light on recent advancements in ESD-safe resin development for VP and provide a thorough analysis of several rigid, static-dissipative resins that are currently available.

The presentation will highlight variations in dispersion quality, concentrations of carbon nanotubes, electrical assessment, and the consistency of static dissipative performance in the manufactured parts. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the nuances of static dissipative resins and their implications for AM applications.

"We are excited to share our latest research findings on static dissipative resins at RAPID + TCT 2024," said Dr. O. "Our goal is to provide AM professionals with a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in selecting the right materials for ESD-safe applications, ultimately empowering them to make informed decisions that drive innovation and excellence in Additive Manufacturing."

RAPID + TCT 2024, one of the premier events in the AM industry, brings together leading experts, innovators, and manufacturers to explore the latest advancements in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and related technologies. Mechnano invites attendees to join Dr. Ivanova's presentation to gain valuable insights into the future of ESD-safe materials in AM.

For more information about Mechnano and its innovative solutions for Additive Manufacturing, visit www.mechnano.com.

PLYMOUTH, WI – Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is pleased to announce that Comtree will represent the company at the upcoming SMTA Ontario Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario. As trusted partners, representatives from Comtree will be present to engage with attendees and showcase Ersa's comprehensive range of solutions tailored for the electronics manufacturing industry.

A key highlight of Kurtz Ersa's offerings at the event is its patented IR rework technology. This groundbreaking technology has earned a reputation for consistently delivering outstanding results, even in the most challenging rework applications. With a proven track record of benefiting countless users worldwide, Ersa's IR rework systems have become synonymous with reliability, efficiency, and unmatched performance. Their remarkable cost-to- performance ratio makes them the preferred choice for electronics manufacturers seeking superior rework solutions.

Visitors to the event can expect to explore a diverse range of Ersa's rework and soldering systems, all of which showcase the brand's signature superiority and adaptability. Kurtz Ersa has set the benchmark for high-end reflow ovens. Notably, the HOTFLOW series boasts impressive energy savings of up to 25 percent, along with a remarkable 20 percent reduction in N2 consumption.

Comtree represents Ersa throughout Canada, providing local expertise and support to customers across the country. Attendees at the SMTA Ontario Expo & Tech Forum will have the opportunity to engage with Comtree representatives and learn more about Ersa's innovative solutions for electronics manufacturing.

For more information about Comtree, e-mail Ernesto Provenzano at ernesto@comtreeinc.com, Graham Gibson P.Eng. at graham@comtreeinc.com, or call 905 673-7777.