LOS ALAMITOS, CA — April 2018 — Practical Components Inc., the leading international distributor of mechanical IC samples or “dummy” components, SMD production tools and equipment, announces that it will display its latest technology at the upcoming IPC High Reliability Forum and exhibition scheduled to take place May 15-17, 2018 in Linthicum (Baltimore), MD.

Shingle Springs, CA — April 2018 — PDR, an industry recognized leader in IR rework since 1986, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with PDMTECH Services as its manufacturers’ representative in the Eastern Canada territory. Based in Long Sault, ON, Paul Morin will represent PDR’s IR rework systems in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Isl.

Plymouth, WI — April 2018 — Kurtz Ersa North America, a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Wisconsin Expo & Tech Forum on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Milwaukee Airport Crowne Plaza in WI. The Ersa team will highlight its advanced reflow, selective solder and rework equipment, including its VERSAPRINT 2 Ultra stencil printer, Ersa Hotflow 3/20, Smartflow 2020 and HR 550.

The German ESD FORUM e.V. and the EOS/ESD Association, Inc. are working together to present the 3rd European EOS/ESD Manufacturing Symposium in Dresden, Germany. The collaboration between both organizations focuses on ESD protection issues during handling, assembly, and transport. Submit your presentation today!