BROMONT, CANADA, July 15, 2019 — Cogiscan Inc., the Leading Track, Trace and Control (TTC) solutions provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, has partnered with Saki Corporation to expand Saki’s manufacturing software solutions offering. Saki’s solder paste inspection (SPI), automated optical inspection (AOI), and automated x-ray inspection (AXI) software, in combination with Cogiscan’s TTC solutions, will speed the development of Smart Factory Solutions. Saki Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, is a worldwide leader in the field of automated visual inspection equipment for the printed circuit board assembly market.

Plymouth, WI — July 2019 — Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Queretaro Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Misión Grand Juriquilla in Queretaro, Mexico. Company representatives will discuss Ersa’s wave solder and selective solder equipment.

Redmond, WA, July 2019 – Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), a leading global provider of advanced data programming and security provisioning solutions for flash-memory, flash based microcontrollers, secure elements and authentication ICs announced that Michael Tidwell will be joining the company as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.  Michael brings a wealth of experience in Software, Security and Product Management. Michael was previously head of Marketing and Business Development at Sansa Security, a leading SW security IP provider that was sold to ARM Holdings.  Michael was also head of product marketing at the ARM IoT Services Group.  Prior to Sansa, Michael was Vice President of Business and Market Development at BSQUARE Corporation. Michael is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. He completed a MSEE at the University of Washington.

Hanover, Germany, July 2019 – Viscom has invested in the development and production of microfocus X-ray tubes. The primary focus of this investment comprises three new X-ray laboratories with certified radiation safety up to 300 kV and 1500 W. This expansion facilitates the further development of global business in the direct radiation and transmission tube segments.