LAKEVILLE, MN – ITW EAE announces a new partnership agreement with Selecs GmbH for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to represent ITW EAE per November 1, 2023. The representation involves the full portfolio of ITW EAE equipment for Germany; MPM printers and Camalot dispensers for Austria and Switzerland.

“Selecs GmbH brings a young and strong focused professional team to the market,” said Frank van Erp, Sales Director for ITW EAE. “We are very happy to bring all ITW EAE products together which will improve our synergy across products and simplify business at the same time. The German market is very important for ITW EAE and after we updated our Alzenau facility we are ready to make a next step to facilitate our growth.”

“The new cooperation of ITW EAE and Selecs GmbH is a perfect match which brings huge benefits for our customers. The ITW EAE products are industry leading in their category which fits ideally to the core of what the Selecs philosophy is about: We want to deliver best in class solutions. The whole Selecs team is looking forward to taking good care of today’s ITW EAE customers and is ambitious to further grow the business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland”, said Björn Lohse and Josef Harrer, General Managers of Selecs GmbH.

Selecs GmbH is a near Munich based distribution company for the electronics manufacturing industry. They will be responsible for sales, service, training and parts for MPM printers, Camalot dispensers, Vitronics Soltec wave, reflow and selective equipment, and Electrovert soldering solutions and cleaners.

PENANG, MALAYSIA – Integrated electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, ESCATEC, has promoted Lambert Schutters to the newly created role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) with the mandate to strengthen partnerships with suppliers and deliver better value to stakeholders.

Currently General Manager (GM) of ESCATEC’s business units located within the major electronics cluster of Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, Schutters will start his new role with immediate effect. Hailing from the Netherlands, Schutters remains based at ESCATEC’s corporate headquarters and will work closely with the rest of the C-Team and report directly to the CEO.

“We are delighted to promote Lambert to the role of CPO. His experience has been instrumental in helping the organisation navigate the Covid-19 component shortages. In his new role as CPO, Lambert will be at the forefront of addressing the intricate challenges and tapping into opportunities within our procurement strategies and supply chain processes. We believe his extensive experience and proven track record are perfectly suited to lift the performance of our procurement activities to a new level, effectively navigate our increasingly complex supply chain management and assist ESCATEC in improving customer service and competitiveness,” said Joe Lahra, Chairman of ESCATEC.

“I am happy to make this significant next step in my career journey. Beginning as a buyer in the Netherlands and progressing through diverse procurement and supply chain management roles worldwide, I was privileged to advance to a General Manager role in the electronics industry. Since 2018, I've served as General Manager of ESCATEC’s facilities in Penang,” noted Schutters.

“I am excited to take on the pivotal role of Chief Procurement Officer. This new chapter enables me to reorient toward my original career path while actively contributing to ESCATEC's ongoing growth and success. I am enthusiastic about leading our procurement team, shaping our future strategy, and ensuring our continued excellence in delivering high-quality products and services to our esteemed customers,” he said.

Schutters will be handing over the role of GM in Penang to Chua “JJ” Jin Jeong. JJ has been instrumental in managing the growth of ESCATEC’s medical business for the last 15 years as Business Unit Manager of ESCATEC Medical Sdn Bhd (“EDM”).

ESCATEC has been in rapid expansion mode over the past two years with the Group making major investments to acquire the latest technologies and capabilities, as well as significantly expanding its international production and design footprint via acquisition and partnerships.

Established in 1984, ESCATEC offers a fully integrated and complete range of electronics and box build manufacturing services, from D&D, prototyping, product certification, to cost-effective mass volume production and after-sales services. The Group’s current portfolio comprises advanced microelectronics and D&D capabilities in Switzerland and a network of modern production facilities in Malaysia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic. ESCATEC also has a long-standing partnership with Wisconsin-based SMT Corp that provides a base in the North American market.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI is organizing a series of webinars on issues and challenges related to counterfeit components in the supply chain. The objective is to help industry:

• Understand the issues and challenges counterfeit components pose along the value chain
• Identify key and credible reference sources and standards
• Identify current and potential best practices
• Identify any key gaps that need to be addressed

For additional details: https://www.inemi.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=785 

These webinars are open to industry; advance registration is required. See registration links on each of the event pages (listed below). If you are interested in a topic but unable to attend, please register and we will include you on the distribution list for the follow-up email which will include the presentation and a link to the recorded webinar.

Session 1 — Size and Breadth of Counterfeiting Risks

October 19, 2023 / 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. EDT (US)

https://www.inemi.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=785#counter1 

The series kicks off with a discussion about the overall size and breadth of counterfeiting risks facing the global electronics supply chain. This session will provide an overview of some of the ways counterfeit threats can manifest throughout various parts of the end-to-end supply chain and will conclude with a conversation on the unique challenges and perspectives of mitigating counterfeiting risks within the contract manufacturing sector. Speakers: Ben German (Intel), Michelle Lam (IBM) and Charles Woychik (SkyWater Technology Foundry).

Session 2 — Counterfeit Management and Best Practices

November 7, 2023 / 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. EDT (US)

https://www.inemi.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=785#counter2 

The second session focuses on standards that address issues related to counterfeits, such as detection, traceability, mitigation, reporting and more. Speakers: Michael Azarian (University of Maryland), Robert Smith (ERAI), Michael Ford (Aegis Software), plus Paul Hale (NIST) as moderator.

Session 3 — Emerging Trends in Counterfeit Detection and Mitigation 

December 7, 2023 / 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. EDT (US)

https://www.inemi.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=785#counter3 

The third session will look at counterfeits in the automotive industry and emerging technologies for detection. We will also review results of an industry survey regarding experiences with counterfeit components and strategies used to mitigate risk. Speakers: Navid Asadi Zanjani (University of Florida), Terry Munson (Foresite) and Ben German (Intel).

If you have any questions or need additional information about this webinar series, please contact Mark Schaffer (marks@inemi.org).

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum taking place on November 1, 2023, at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, Florida. AIM will highlight their newest halogen-free no clean solder paste, H10.

H10 offers exceptional fine feature printing, improved electrochemical reliability, and powerful wetting in AIM's brand-new halogen-free no clean solder paste. H10 solder paste is capable of transfer efficiency >90% on area ratios of 0.50 and a stencil life >8 hours.

H10’s powerful wetting characteristics eliminate NWO (HiP) defects and improve pad coverage on all surface finishes. H10 reduces voiding on BGA, BTC and LGA and offers enhanced electrochemical reliability on all low stand-off devices. Fit for automotive, LED and aerospace assemblies, H10 no clean solder paste is robust, stable, and easy to implement.

To discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum taking place on November 1, or visit www.aimsolder.com