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DALLAS, TX – August 2024 – StenTech® Inc., a leading global company specializing in SMT Printing Solutions, is pleased to announce the exhibition of its groundbreaking StenTech BluPrint™ vapor deposition coating technique at Booth 834 during SMTA Guadalajara. The event is scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2024 at Expo Guadalajara Salón Jalisco.

StenTech recognized a persistent challenge in the SMT industry: the degradation and disintegration of stencil coatings over time due to various cleaning solutions, squeegee pressures, and diverse manufacturing processes. Determined to innovate, StenTech developed a coating that addresses these issues head-on without altering your established processes.

The solution? The exclusive StenTech BluPrint™ vapor deposition coating technique. This revolutionary coating is virtually indestructible and remains intact regardless of the nuances of different SMT lines, ensuring consistent, high- quality results, especially when used for high-volume printing. StenTech BluPrint™ allows engineers to design PCBs with area ratios significantly under 0.6, providing more surface area for components. This innovation leads to less frequent cleaning, with contract manufacturers reporting a 50% increase in efficiency, cleaning once every four prints instead of every two. Some even achieve a 67% efficiency increase, cleaning once every six prints. Additionally, the coating boosts transfer efficiency from 84% to an impressive 98%.

StenTech understands the importance of maintaining your existing processes. StenTech BluPrint™ enhances your manufacturing process, making it more efficient and cost-effective. This results in reduced quality control time, as the company’s stencils provide more confidence that fully assembled PCBs will pass inspection. From the first print to the 50,000th, StenTech stencils maintain their integrity, removing bottlenecks associated with the initial steps of PCB assembly.

Visit StenTech at Booth 834 to experience firsthand how StenTech BluPrint™ can revolutionize your SMT production lines. The company’s team of experts will be on hand to demonstrate the capabilities of this cutting-edge technology and discuss how it can be tailored to meet your specific needs.

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JALISCO, MEXICO – SMarTsol Technologies, the largest technical services and equipment provider for North and South America, is excited to announce its participation in SMTA Guadalajara 2024, set to take place Sept. 11-12, 2024 at Expo Guadalajara Salón Jalisco. Visit Booth 310, where SMarTsol will feature the largest showroom in the industry, spanning nearly 5000 sq ft of exhibition space. The company’s extensive display will include top-of-the-line products from its main partners, including Nordson T&I (Booth 210), ASMPT (Booth 410), Kurtz Ersa (Booth 510), Kyzen (Booth 402) and SMarTsol (Booth 310).

Nordson T&I (Booth 210):

Quadra 7 Pro: Offering the highest resolution MXI for detailed defect detection with non- destructive CT through X-Plane functionality.
SQ3000 SPI/AOI/CMM: Utilizing Multi-Reflection Suppression (MRS) technology for unmatched accuracy, ideal for high-quality applications.
4000Plus Bondtester: Debuting in Mexico, this versatile bondtester performs various shear, pull, and push tests, including hot bump pull and micro materials tests.

ASMPT (Booth 410):

TQ Printer: Favored in the SMT industry for its high precision and ability to run up to 8 hours without assistance.
TX and SX P&P Machines: Leading in speed, floorspace performance, accuracy, and flexibility.
Factory Equipment Center: A scalable software solution for centralized, non-proprietary factory-wide asset and maintenance management.

Kurtz Ersa (Booth 510):

Hotflow Three Reflow Oven: Setting benchmarks in quality, efficiency, and flexibility with non-stop operation capabilities.
Versaflow 4/55 Selective Soldering: Offering highest process reliability and flexibility with modular throughput.
Powerflow Ultra Wave Solder: Featuring a full nitrogen tunnel for diverse soldering needs, including server boards for 5G communication.

Kyzen (Booth 402):

Kyzen 5631j Stencil Cleaner: A ready-to-use solution for raw solder paste removal from stencils.
Kyzen Analyst2: Providing precise concentration measurements for over 60 cleaning solutions.
Aquanox A4618: Versatile aqueous cleaning chemistry designed for lead-free flux residues, offering environmental friendliness and long tank life.

SMarTsol (Booth 310):

PBT Works: Showcasing spraying cleaning machines for stencils, missed print PCBs, PCBAs, toolings, and parts.
ILJIN: Demonstrating handling equipment including conveyors and machines.
QUICK: Exhibiting a wide range of soldering and rework equipment, from hand soldering to inline robots.
TMrobot: Featuring powerful cobots with embedded vision systems, AI features, and payload capacities up to 30Kg.
HGTech: Leading in PCBA marking and cutting technologies.
MIRAE: Offering PTH and odd form placement machines for cost-effective, flexible automation.
Sono-tek: World leader in ultrasonic spray fluxing for PCB manufacturing.
Elite: Dominating the market in PCBA depaneling with high precision and efficiency.

Join SMarTsol Technologies at SMTA Guadalajara to experience firsthand the most advanced solutions in the industry.

For additional information about SMarTsol Technologies’ products and services, visit www.SMarTsolamerica.com

SEOUL – PEMTRON, an inspection equipment developer and supplier, is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at SMTA Guadalajara, scheduled to take place Sept. 11-12, 2024 at the Expo Guadalajara, Salón Jalisco Hall D & E. PEMTRON will exhibit in Booth 322, focusing on its groundbreaking D2 (Dual Lane & Dual Head) Series AOI and SPI system.

The D2 introduces dual lanes and dual heads, allowing for the simultaneous inspection of two different PCBs, setting a new benchmark for inspection technology. This innovative capability enables the system to inspect diverse boards concurrently, such as 8way + 4way, 12way + 4way, and 8way + 8way configurations.

In addition to its advanced capabilities, the D2 System boasts a user-friendly interface with a sophisticated design. It includes a built-in library management system and an offline real- time debug station, making it easy to operate and manage. The system's customizable design allows adjustments based on various inspection objects, reflecting thoughtful and well-engineered design principles.

Engineered for reliable performance, the D2 System features tele-centric lenses, high-speed CPUs, and advanced image processing capabilities, ensuring consistent and dependable operation.

Visit PEMTRON at Booth 322 during SMTA Guadalajara 2024 to experience the innovative D2 Series. Discover how PEMTRON's advanced inspection solutions can enhance your productivity, flexibility and overall manufacturing efficiency.

For more information about PEMTRON and its range of products, please visit www.pemtron.com

ANN ARBOR, MI – Aven is pleased to announce its participation in the SMTA Guadalajara Expo, scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2024. The event, held at Expo Guadalajara Salón Jalisco, will highlight Aven's innovative products designed to enhance precision and efficiency in electronics manufacturing in Booth 424.

Mighty Vue Inspector: Redefining Inspection

Aven will feature the Mighty Vue Inspector, an all- in-one magnifying lamp and camera inspection system. This unit combines multiple functionalities, allowing users to view images directly on an HDMI monitor, capture and store images on a microSD card, and connect to a PC for easy viewing and relocation of saved images. With adjustable color temperature (3500K-6500K) and brightness control, this ESD-safe device ensures safe and reliable operation in sensitive environments, making it an essential tool for precision inspection tasks.

Accu-Cut Cutters: Precision Cutting in Tight Spaces

The Accu-Cut Cutters are designed to deliver clean and precise cuts in confined spaces, making them indispensable for professionals in various industries. These diagonal pliers, made from high-quality materials, ensure durability and long-lasting performance. Engineered for cutting soft copper wire, cable, and other materials, they exemplify reliability with a custom-made cutter machine that halts when the blades dull, ensuring consistent performance after tens of thousands of cuts.

MicroVue: High-Magnification Inspection

The MicroVue will also be showcased, offering up to 110x magnification for detailed inspection of solder joints and other critical points. With a built-in screen and HDMI output, the MicroVue facilitates easy viewing on external monitors or overhead projectors. The 360-degree viewer accessory provides comprehensive views of individual components without manual rotation, streamlining the inspection process.

Visit Aven at Booth 424 during SMTA Guadalajara 2024 to explore these advanced tools and learn how they can enhance your inspection and cutting tasks. For more information, visit www.aventools.com

PENANG, MALAYSIA – ViTrox, which aims to be the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company, is pleased to announce our collaboration with our Sales Channel Partner (SCP), SMTo Engineering, S.A. de C.V., at the forthcoming SMTA Guadalajara trade show. This event will be held at Salón Jalisco Hall D & E, Expo Guadalajara in Mexico, Booth #522, on the 11th and 12th of September 2024.

SMTo will be presenting ViTrox’s Industry-leading SMT PCBA Inspection Solutions at SMTA Guadalajara this year. The lineup includes the V310i Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) Solution, V510i Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) Solution, V9i Advanced Robotic Vision Inspection (ARV) Solution, and V-ONE Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions.

Explore the Groundbreaking Inspection Technologies of ViTrox:

V310i Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) Solution

ViTrox V310i 3D SPI Solution is designed for various industries, including semiconductor, industrial, server/telecommunication, automotive, and more. V310i 3D SPI can handle PCB sizes ranging from 510mm x 540mm to 960mm x 690mm to meet stringent process requirements. Its Ultra Smart Programming feature allows users to easily set parameters, reducing human dependency and enabling faster programming for increased productivity.

Additionally, the V310i 3D SPI provides enhanced solder detection capabilities through advanced technologies and comprehensive test coverage, resulting in improved defect detection and accurate solder paste inspection results. With ViTrox’s latest V-ONE’s ONE View feature, we offer enhanced Closed-loop Machine-to-Machine capabilities, allowing users to easily trace inspection results and component images across ViTrox’s SMT PCB Vision Inspection platforms.

V510i Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI) Solution

Our award-winning V510i 3D AOI Solution is integrated with in-depth A.I. Smart Technologies to minimise human dependency. We provide a comprehensive AOI A.I. ecosystem – including A.I. parameter checker, A.I. recipe quality control, and A.I. fine-tuning – providing fully autonomous process optimisation. This ensures optimal program quality, accuracy and consistency in the algorithm and programming. As the A.I. Smart Programming supports inspection recipe programming, the programming effort that relies on manual human programming will be greatly reduced, and the quality of the inspection recipe will also be assured. This is because our A.I. integrated features are trained to comply with IPC standards when assigning algorithms, as well as the consistency of the A.I. as compared to a human.

A.I. Smart Programming: Autonomous programming based on IPC standards with up to 99% component coverage. Experience programming at 4x the speed and minimise human manual programming dependency!
A.I. Integrated Parameter Checker (A.I. Checker): Validate inspection recipe compliance to IPC standards.
A.I. Recipe Quality Check: On-the-fly Program quality check during the production run.
A.I. Auto Fine-Tuning: Autonomous inspection parameter fine-tuning based on buyoff results.
A.I. Assisted Buyoff (A.I. VVTS): Autonomous inspection results buyoff with ~90% A.I. judgement accuracy and ~90% A.I. auto buyoff coverage on common and challenging defects.

The V510i 3D AOI’s superior performance has also been recognised by the industry and has won numerous prestigious honours, including the 2024 New Product Introduction Award, 2023 Global Technology Award and 2023 Mexico Technology Award.

V9i Advanced Robotic Vision Inspection (ARV) Solution

Our award-winning V9i ARV Solution redefines flexibility for conformal coating and final assembly inspections. Its innovative 6-axis COBOT design allows for adjustable angle inspections of up to 90°, ensuring convenience and minimising human judgement errors. Using an Advanced CAD-less Smart Learning Algorithm, the V9i ARV can detect comprehensive conformal coating defects and inspect screw, cosmetic, connector, and label defects during final assembly inspection without requiring CAD information. The V9i ARV Solution’s exceptional performance and innovation have earned it recognition in the industry, including the 2024 New Product Introduction Award, 2021 Global Technology Award, and 2020 IPC APEX EXPO Innovation Award.

Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions - V-ONE

V-ONE ensures seamless connectivity across the production line, providing real-time data visualisation and facilitating swift adaptability in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) production environments. It features customisable, flexible drill-down charts and dashboards designed to boost production efficiency with insightful real-time data and A.I. predictions. V-ONE’s AOI Intelligent Control Tower feature provides accurate data visualisation, enables real-time data analysis across multiple production lines, provides customised production impact assessments to fine-tune critical production issues, and monitors machine hardware status and utilisation status to ensure optimised performance. Another key feature of V-ONE is the ONE View feature. ONE View provides data correlation capabilities across ViTrox’s SMT PCBA solutions (SPI, AOI and AXI), allowing real-time cross-referencing the inspection results and component images from the process. By implementing V-ONE, users can easily gain traceability throughout the entire process to optimise production and ensure quality.

SMTo ViTrox Product Specialist will be onsite to perform a demo and discuss the specific needs further. Visit us at Booth #522 for a closer look at these innovative technologies and see how they can revolutionise your manufacturing process. We look forward to answering any questions you may have. For further information, please contact our ViTrox Mexico Business Development Director, Carlos Ponce (carlos.ponce@vitrox.com) or enquiry@vitrox.com.

AVON, MA – SelecTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flooring products, will exhibit at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Sept. 11-12 at the Expo Guadalajara. Visitors are invited to explore SelecTech's latest advancements in ESD flooring at the PAC Mexico Booth 534.

SelecTech will highlight SelecTile ESD™, a high-performance flooring solution. Designed for static dissipative or conductive environments, SelecTile ESD™ is ideal for demanding applications such as forklift, pallet jack, heavy load equipment, and server rack environments. This cutting-edge flooring solution is easy to install without conductive adhesive, copper foil strips, or underlayment.

Built to withstand high commercial traffic volumes and heavy loads, SelecTile ESD™ offers high indent resistance, providing comfort underfoot and enhancing worker satisfaction. The product is backed by a 10-year Commercial Warranty and a Lifetime Electrical Warranty. Environmentally responsible, SelecTile ESD™ is made with a minimum of 20% recycled content, is 100% recyclable, and is part of a Take Back Program. It is ideal for various ESD environments, including electronics manufacturing, pick- and-place, reflow, wave solder, SMT, hardware repair rooms, shipping/receiving/loading docks, stock/parts/inventory supply rooms, and more.

SelecTech also will showcase FreeStyle ESD™ PLUS, another superior option for static dissipative or conductive environments. FreeStyle ESD™ PLUS is perfect for environments that require high- performance ESD control without compromising on ease of maintenance or installation speed. This free- floating ESD flooring system features a patented hidden interlock and an advanced polymer surface, making it easy to maintain and install. There is no need for adhesives, copper foil, or copper grids, as tiles interlock to provide tile-to-tile electrical connection. It can be installed over existing floors, minimizing downtime, and the advanced polymer surface ensures easy upkeep and long-lasting performance.

The SelecTech team will be available to provide expert insights and detailed demonstrations of SelecTile ESD™ and FreeStyle ESD™ PLUS. Visitors are encouraged to stop by Booth 534 to discuss their specific flooring needs and discover how SelecTech’s solutions can enhance their operational efficiency and safety.

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