MUMBAI, INDIA – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces a collaboration with Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, a leading electronic manufacturing services provider, to facilitate the manufacturing of modules in India, aligning with the Make in India initiative. The collaboration is designed to leverage both Quectel's extensive experience in cellular and connectivity modules and Syrma SGS’s innovative and efficient electronic system design and manufacturing skills to manufacture a range of IoT modules in India for customers both in India and globally.

The Make in India initiative was launched in September 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives and is designed to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. With this partnership, Quectel is leveraging India's ascent as a global leader in electronics manufacturing sector and the strategic choice to establish manufacturing operations in India enables Quectel to broaden its business footprint and explore new models within the country. As India's technology industry continues to flourish, Quectel is well-equipped to cater to its evolving needs through this partnership.

“By combining Quectel's cutting-edge technology and Syrma SGS's expertise in electronics manufacturing, we aim to deliver unparalleled innovation to the market,” commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “This synergy reflects our shared commitment to providing top-notch, reliable solutions, and we are excited about the transformative impact this collaboration will have on the industry, enabling us to effectively meet the evolving demands of the Indian and global market.”

Mr. Krishna Pant Co-founder, Syrma SGS said “This collaboration signifies a union of Syrma SGS's excellence in electronics manufacturing and Quectel's cutting-edge technology, promising to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and the industry at large.”

The partnership is poised to bring about a positive impact on the electronic manufacturing ecosystem delivering high-quality products and services to clients worldwide, offering customers a broader spectrum of solutions and empowering businesses to thrive in the era of connected devices and smart technologies. The collaboration aims to cater to the diverse needs of industries, including telecommunications, automotive, smart metering, sound boxes, and other sectors. The partnership will provide clients with solutions that meet their specific requirements, and both companies share a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality in their products and services.

Quectel's global presence will play a pivotal role in establishing a seamless and efficient supply chain. This international reach ensures timely delivery and comprehensive support across borders, reinforcing the partnership's ability to meet the demands of a wide array of industries.

SHENZHEN, CHINA – In the rapidly evolving tech industry, PCBPit, under the leadership of its Founder, Alex Pan, is extending its specialized services in PCB prototype manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly. Catering to a wide range of sectors, the company demonstrates its proficiency by handling complex circuit board designs and turning them into high-performance printed circuit boards.

For businesses of all sizes seeking PCB solutions, PCBPit continues to emphasize the importance of translating intricate designs into reliable and functional prototypes. Their team of skilled engineers and specialists work tirelessly to ensure that every project, irrespective of its complexity or volume, is handled with due diligence and expertise.

Turnaround times at PCBPit are contingent on the complexity and quantity of a project. However, they strive to ensure that production of simple PCB prototypes takes merely a few days. Owing to its stringent quality management procedures, PCBPit mandates rigorous quality checks throughout its production process. This diligent approach facilitates PCBs to fulfill their performance requirements successfully.

To further impress their commitment towards functionality and reliability, PCBPit leverages testing protocols before the delivery of each PCB prototype. Their comprehensive service includes PCB design services and is capable of accepting Gerber files, among other formats, for PCB design files.

Adding a feather to its cap, PCBPit offers a quick quotation service. It comprehends the high-volume demands of the industry, adjusting itself accordingly to handle such orders effectively. In pursuit of its quest for excellence and compliance, PCBPit makes sure that all its printed circuit boards are RoHS compliant, thus ensuring that its products are environmentally responsible.

As PCBPit expands its service offerings, Alex Pan and his team continue to dedicate themselves to providing intricate designs, reliable service, and high-performance outputs for their clients.

TOKYO – Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment, will be exhibiting at the 38th Nepcon Japan at the Tokyo Big Site Exhibition Center. From January 24 to 26, visitors to the show will discover Saki’s state-of-the-art inline total inspection line solutions for Smart Factories and latest hard- and software innovations in the “Electrotest Japan” exhibition area on Booth 15-2 (East Hall 2) as well as on Booth 35-14 (East Hall 4) in the brand new “Power Device & Module Expo” area.

Saki will offer booth-visitors a first-hand look at the unique features that demonstrate its Full SMT Line, Smart Factory and M2M capabilities. These include the latest hardware and software releases with an emphasis on total inspection line solutions that offer reliability, speed, quality, and value for applications across key sectors including automotive, EMS, and industrial markets.

The show line-up will feature:

Electrotest Japan - Booth 15-2 (East Hall 2)

Saki's innovative single operation capabilities, together with a prototype of their software system called “One Programming / Saki Link”, will serve as a showcase for the company's data-driven approach to ongoing productivity enhancement. SPI, AOI, and AXI programming operability is unified, and device configurations are done in batches using a shared data library.

Alongside the new software system, QD Analyzer and Multi Process View (MPV) demo station will present Saki’s software strength that greatly improves process troubleshooting and determines root causes. These innovations will help clients increase automation to solve labor & resourcing issues, tackle skills shortages, improve productivity and achieve greater manufacturing quality and efficiency.

Power Device & Module EXPO – Booth 35-14 (East Hall 4)

The Power Device and Module Expo is a new addition to Nepcon Japan focusing on the automotive, energy, railroad, and industrial equipment sectors. Designed specifically for the power semiconductor manufacturing applications, Saki will exhibit its latest X-ray total automatic inspection system for power modules, the AXI 3Xi-M200, on a dedicated Saki booth #35-14 in East Hall 4.

With its special Planar-CT (PCT) scanning method, combined with advanced in-house image-processing algorithms that calculate the luminance of each pixel in three dimensions to reconstruct images with the maximum possible accuracy, Saki’s X-ray solution fulfills inspection capabilities and flexibility required by semiconductor manufacturers far beyond standard SMT inspection processes with precision, speed, and ease.

“We are looking forward to once again showcasing our latest technologies at Nepcon Japan. With our range of inspection machine and software solutions we aim to help address changes and challenges faced by electronic manufacturers today and in the future,” said Ken Katsumi, Chief Sales Manager of Saki’s Sales Headquarter.

For more information about Saki visit www.sakicorp.com/en/ 

BALTIMORE, MD – Zentech is pleased to announce that we have appointed Charles Freeman as Zentech Dallas’ VP/General Manager. Mr. Freeman will be responsible for leading the Dallas team in a collaborative environment to continuously improve site performance in predictability, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. He will also serve as a key business partner to the Zentech Senior Leadership Team.

Charles brings 30 years of experience in the electronics industry and has served in a variety of roles during his career (electronics technician, production, manufacturing, process and test engineering, and site leadership). Most recently, Charles was the Director of Engineering and General Manager at Creation Technologies. Mr. Freeman has also held leadership positions at Plexus Corp and Manufacturers’ Service Limited.

Charles is a U.S. Navy Veteran and earned a BA in Business Administration from North Park University and is about to complete his MBA from University of IL.

Zentech COO Tim Facklam said, “We are very excited to have Charles join Zentech Manufacturing to lead our Dallas operations. Charles started his career in the US Navy and gained deep expertise with RF testing and related technologies. His subsequent 30 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and engineering includes defense and medical product experience and he has crossed paths with the Zentech leadership team over his career. Our Dallas site is experiencing significant growth and we are fortunate to have Charles lead our Dallas operations as we provide Mission Critical Manufacturing for our customers.”