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East Pittsburgh, Pa., August 9, 2017 – Intervala, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of high-reliability, precision electronic and electromechanical products, announced today that David Link has joined the Company as quality manager.

New Britain, CT -- MicroCare Corp. is pleased to announce that Mr. Luis Rodriguez has been promoted to the post of Manufacturing Manager. He will be completely responsible for all the manufacturing processes at MicroCare, and his new responsibilities include oversight of more than 30 employees including two supervisory personnel. Previously, Mr. Rodriguez was a production supervisor at MicroCare, managing about a dozen individuals.

MENTOR, OH ― August 2017― Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, today announced that Kim Carlson has been promoted to Human Resources Manager. Carlson is based out of the company’s Dallas facility.

HORSHAM, PA (August 8th, 2017) — Aegis Software, a global provider of Manufacturing Execution System software (MES), today announced that Protoduction Inc., a product design and manufacturing company, has selected Aegis’ FactoryLogix platform to streamline and optimize its prototyping and manufacturing processes to ensure the highest level of quality while accelerating time to market.

In a strategic move by the world’s leading True 3D measurement company to further accelerate its growth and continue delivering best-in-class intelligent inspection solutions, Koh Young Americas hired Brent Fischthal for the newly created position of Senior Manager for Americas Marketing and Eastern Regional Sales.

With over 20 years of progressive sales and marketing leadership roles in the global electronics assembly industry, Fischthal was the ideal candidate for the role. He brings industry-focused experience in marketing strategy, sales management, business intelligence, and product management from positions held previously at Panasonic Factory Solutions Company, Philips Assembleon, and Universal Instruments. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from West Virginia University and an M.B.A. from the University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business.

Fischthal also serves to advance the electronics industry in several capacities, including the SMTA Carolinas Chapter Board of Directors and the SMTA Marketing Committee. He is also on the Assembly Equipment Statistical Committee and the Tradeshow Committee for IPC, a global trade association serving the electronics assembly industry. Additionally, he is an Board of Directors member with MESA International, a global community focused on driving business results from manufacturing information. Together with his application and process knowledge, he has authored several technical whitepapers to support the development of advanced surface mount assembly techniques.

“Our industry-leading 3D measurement technology is undisputed, and our expanding customer list proves the fact. While we continue growing, we are adding key personnel necessary to expand our world-class organization and ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction,” said Mr. Juan Arango, General Manager, Koh Young Americas. “Adding Brent to the team will galvanize our drive and focus. His capabilities, talents, and leadership will certainly help propel Koh Young forward as we push the leading edge of 3D measurement technology and Industry 4.0 integration. With Brent’s industry experience and customer understanding, we are positioned for even more success in the coming years."

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(Albany, NY) August 8, 2017 - Dr. Wusheng Yin, YINCAE Advanced Materials LLC, will be discussing a new technology - solder joint encapsulant paste for high temperature applications, at the 2017 SMTA International Conference in Rosemont, IL, as a potential solution to the current limitations and challenges presented by miniaturization.