PORTO, PORTUGAL – Critical Manufacturing, a pioneer in future-ready, multi-site manufacturing execution systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, has been listed in the Deloitte ‘Technology Fast 50’, reflecting the innovation and success of its MES solutions. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program is an annual prestigious award that recognizes and profiles the fastest-growing public or private technology companies in a specific region. The program operates in various countries and regions, including Central Europe, Belgium, Portugal, and others.

Francisco Almada Lobo, chief executive officer and co-founder of Critical Manufacturing, said, “Being listed as one of the top-growing companies in Portugal is a prestigious honour and reflects the outstanding work carried out by my colleagues over the past years. Between 2019 and 2022, we experienced a CAGR of nearly 30%.”

Critical Manufacturing’s success has come from a series of innovations in MES technology. Its latest solution, Critical Manufacturing V10 MES, offers the most comprehensive and pioneering MES solution for electronics, semiconductor, medical device, and industrial equipment manufacturers. It provides a range of features that go above and beyond the expectations of the manufacturing industry. With real-time views of operations, instant, clear guidance to every operator or technician, and the ability to easily manage varied products, the MES provides complete data and insights for decision-making to improve productivity and reduce errors.

“Our MES is a fully integrated, adaptable and future-proof solution that embraces the latest technological developments and takes modern manufacturing to the next level,” continued Almada Lobo. “It enables manufacturers of sophisticated products to enhance quality, reduce cost and production errors, and increase the agility of their manufacturing plants. We have proven time again of its ability to reduce time to market for new products, optimize production processes, and provide management teams with detailed insights from global production facilities to enhance decision making processes.”

Being listed in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Portugal is another string to Critical Manufacturing’s bow. The Portuguese list was launched in 2023 in response to the fast-growing tech-hub in the country. The program recognizes and ranks the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the country based on their percentage revenue growth over the past four years.

DALLAS, TX – StenTech® Inc., a leading global company specializing in SMT Printing Solutions, is delighted to announce the official launch of its new establishment in Clearwater, Florida. The facility will continue to produce SMT stencils and, starting from February, will also offer customers StenTech's Advanced Nano coating. This revolutionary coating, known for its exceptional quality, transforms SMT stencil technology.

Unlike traditional stencils, the Advanced Nano coating is exclusively applied to the underside and inside of the stencil apertures, leaving the squeegee side uncoated, and provides same day turnaround, which means rapid delivery that is unmatched in the industry. Visit advanced nano web page: (https://www.stentech.com/products/advanced-nano)

Heading the operation is Todd Marshall, facility Manager, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in SMT stencil and parts production, who also has an extensive background in electrical engineering. Marshall's journey began in 1992 as a sales manager for PET (Photo Etch Technology), where over the years he was instrumental in opening and managing various facilities throughout the Eastern US region. The acquisition of PET by StenTech in 2023 was a part of the company's commitment to expansion and localization.

Over the years, StenTech has grown to become the largest multi-national SMT printing solutions provider, with a presence in 20 facilities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. These strategically located facilities are interlinked, and ensure regional expertise and localized customer service. The establishment of this new facility aims to specifically serve the Florida market, providing precision laser cut SMT stencils with unparalleled same day turnaround in most cases.

"We take pride in our rapid turnaround time,” said Marshall. “ I first always inquire about the customer's desired timeframe and make it our priority to adhere to that schedule. Ensuring customer satisfaction and a seamless experience have always been my top priorities. We are excited to be able to now bring our top technologies, coatings and stencil solutions to the Florida market all within earshot.”

An open invitation is offered to all interested parties to visit the new facility, meet the team, and see the high-end equipment in production. An open house event will also be staged in February 2024. Now in its 25th year of operations, as StenTech embarks on the next chapter of its journey, the company remains committed to growth and innovation.

AVON, MA – SelecTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flooring products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Smith as its new Sales Director. With a proven track record in enterprise field sales, Benjamin brings a wealth of experience and a strategic mindset to drive growth and enhance customer relationships.

In his most recent role at Khoros, Smith served as an Enterprise Account Executive. Prior to Khoros, he held key roles at Tradeshift, Anaplan, Host Analytics, and Oracle Corporation, consistently demonstrating an ability to exceed sales targets and contribute to the growth of each organization. His expertise spans various industries, including transportation, logistics, media, entertainment, healthcare, and finance.

Smith’s extensive experience in consultative sales, strategic account planning, and relationship building will be invaluable in driving SelecTech’s sales initiatives and expanding its customer base. He holds a Bachelor of Science & Business Administration with a Finance Major from the University of Denver.

"Benjamin’s impressive track record and leadership skills align perfectly with our goals for growth and innovation,” stated Tom Ricciardelli, President of SelecTech. “We are confident that Benjamin will play a pivotal role in driving our sales strategies and fostering long-term relationships with our clients."

SelecTech flooring is available in a variety of colors for commercial use. For information before ordering samples, please call 508-583-3200 or visit www.selectech.com 

SAN DIEGO, CA – Pre-registration is now open for Chiplet Summit's second annual event on February 6-8 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Hundreds of registrants and many key exhibitors will be at the premier showcase for chiplet technology. All major chip makers have adopted chiplets as their approach to producing devices at leading-edge nodes.

The event will cover the latest architectures, development platforms and methods, and applications. Expert panels will discuss best choices, likely breakthroughs, optimization, and long-term trends. Pre-conference seminars will focus on chiplet basics, packaging methods, interfaces, design methods, working with foundries, AI in chiplet design, and the Open Chiplet Economy. Other features include a high-powered superpanel on “How Can Chiplets Accelerate Generative AI Applications?”, an expert table session (with beer and pizza), and an annual update of technologies and markets.

Industry-leading keynotes offer designers insight into trends and roadmaps. Speakers represent Applied Materials, Synopsys, Micron, Alphawave Semi, Hyperion Technologies (introducing a new packaging technology with larger packages and a 1000W power budget), and Open Compute Project (OCP). Their focus is on methods for designing processors, coprocessors, communications devices, and graphics and AI chips.

“We now see the full impact of chiplets. They allow designs to include off-the-shelf components as well as drop-ins from older process nodes,” said Chuck Sobey, Summit General Chair. “They are ideal for applications such as AI that demand more processing power, faster response time, and the ability to handle more data. Chiplet Summit will help designers make the right decisions for current projects and future needs.”

Chiplet Summit also features innovative products from industry leaders such as Applied Materials, Synopsys, Alphawave Semi, Open Compute Project, Achronix, Arm, Cadence, and Siemens EDA.

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