SANTA CLARA, CA – TEXMAC, the exclusive authorized distributor of Takaya flying probe test systems in North and South America, will be exhibiting highlights of its advanced technology at SMTA International, October 20 - 24, 2024, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois USA. In the booth, a tabletop video will illustrate features of the APT-1600FD system and promote features including Takaya’s FastTrack CAD conversion software. FastTrack CAD conversion software is a fully integrated solution from CAD import to final test of products.

Takaya’s APT-1600FD Advanced Flying Probe test system for assembled PCBAs provides average head-speed increases of up to 50% with throughput improvements of 30-50% over existing models, making it the industry’s fastest flying-probe test system.

As part of the Plus Infinity suite, FastTrack ODB++ saves time and eliminates unnecessary work. For example; The conversion can be based on various factors including a comparison of differences in the files. If an existing test program is generated from an ODB++ file, then FastTrack ODB++ is able to compare a revised ODB++ with an existing one and convert only the part where changes have been made. Using this function helps greatly reduce the time and cost on test program debug, since users do not need to create a test program from scratch.

Takaya will also show how the integration of an OPC_UA server fully supports Industry 4.0 standards. “An OPC UA Server is installed inside the Takaya system,” says David Levine, TEXMAC-Takaya U.S. Western and Brazil Region Manager. “It communicates with the PC and the Takaya APT software. Once installed and set up, it communicates with the customer's MES system via Ethernet.”

Vertical communication information exchange between an MES Server and the Takaya APT software offers many possibilities for seeing real time test data and controlling your test profile based on real time test results, he adds. “It’s another step by TAKAYA in the realization and implementation of Industry 4.0 goals.”

All TAKAYA systems are now shipping with the APT Plus Infinity Operating System environment. For more information, visit www.texmac.com/takaya/ 

CYPRESS, CA – Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas, Hanwha Precision Machinery’s North America branch office, and a leader in precision manufacturing and technology solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Neotel Technology, a global leader in intelligent automation technology for smart material handling. Under this agreement, Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas will be the primary distributor for Neotel products across the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, providing both sales and service support.

Neotel Technology is renowned for its innovative solutions that significantly improve yields and productivity while providing operating cost benefits. Their product line, which includes the SMD BOX MIMO, NEO Light Mobile, and Neo Scan, will be showcased at the upcoming SMTA Guadalajara show on September 11-12, 2024, in Guadalajara, Mexico. This partnership positions HTAA as the go-to source for Neotel's cutting-edge automation technologies in the region.

“We are thrilled to partner with Neotel Technology as their primary distributor in the Americas,” commented Tim Kang, CEO of Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas. “This collaboration allows us to offer our customers unparalleled access to Neotel’s advanced material handling solutions, combined with our commitment to providing exceptional sales and service support. By integrating Neotel’s intelligent automation technology into our portfolio, we are empowering our customers to enhance their production efficiency and stay ahead in a competitive market. This partnership is a significant milestone for Hanwha, as we continue to expand our offerings and deliver innovative solutions that drive success for our clients.”

Neotel’s products, such as the SMD BOX MIMO and Neo Scan, are designed to automate and optimize material flow in electronics manufacturing, ensuring complete smart material management. With this new partnership, Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas will not only provide these state-of-the-art products but will also offer comprehensive service and support, ensuring that customers can fully leverage the benefits of Neotel’s technology.

HTAA’s role as the primary distributor emphasizes its commitment to bringing the best-in-class solutions to the market. While other companies may have technical partnerships, Hanwha’s agreement with Neotel is focused on delivering both sales and service, ensuring a seamless experience for customers looking to integrate Neotel’s products into their operations.

More information is available at www.hanwha-pm.com 

ROSEMONT, IL – Dr. Jennie Hwang, Chair of AI Committee of National Academies/DoD AI study, Chair of Review Panel of National AI Institute of NSF, and Committee of Strategic Thinking for Engineering Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence of NSF, brings broad-based information and insights through an integrated perspective to the AI course. A pioneer and long-standing leader in SMT manufacturing and lead-free implementation, the course provides working knowledge to all who are interested in acquiring pragmatic perspectives of the present and future of AI.

Monday, October 21 – 8:30AM -12:00PM

PDC9: “Artificial Intelligence Era – Opportunities, Challenges, Possibilities”

As moving into Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, the new AI tools and platforms are remaking our daily lives and every aspect of workplace including design, research, engineering, manufacturing and management across all industries - from semiconductor and printed circuit board design to life sciences and new material design. Even not being an AI technologist, staying in the core knowledge zone is a viable strategy to remain proficient and competitive in the workplace. This course will bring an up-to-date and a holistic overview of AI with the goal to spur innovative ideas and inspire new vistas to timely capitalize the sound benefits of AI to maximize on-job efficiency and effectiveness as well as business profitability and productivity. The recent emergence of ChatGPT and Generative AI makes use cases and “possible” future become more crucial to the on-job performance. The ability to balance between the AI’s omnipotent power and its downsides is key to leveraging AI as virtuous tools. Businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use the tools and how reliable and safe the designed tools can deliver. This course maps out AI landsacpe including the current and future of AI development/deployment, demystifies prevalent notions, and outlines the prerequisite to win “AI game.” The key components behind AI technology including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), Neural Networks (NN), Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, Large Language Model (LLM), AI with justified confidence/trust, ChatGPT industry use-cases will be highlighted along with tips and recommendations. No pre-requisite is required.

Topics:

• Background & diverse perspectives of AI
• Current state of AI
• AI – justified confidence
• AI – machine learning, deep learning, neural network, digital twin, IoT & use cases
• Generative AI, OpenAI – ChatGPT-4+
• Generative AI – prompt engineering - tips and recommendations
• Enterprise opportunities – jobs, examples
• Edge AI, private AI, data
• Global leaders & competitiveness – examples
• AGI - Artificial General Intelligence
• Brain, mind à intelligence
• Future of AI – near-term, mid-term, long-term
• Concluding remarks

Instructor – Brief Biosketch International Hall of Famer of Women in Technogy, the author and co-author of ten (10) internationally-used textbooks and 700+ publications, a speaker at innumerable international and national events, she is Chair of Artificial Intelligence Committee of National Academies/DoD; Chair of Review Panel of National Artificial Intelligence Institute of NSF; Committee of Strategic Thinking for Engineering Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence of NSF; Chair of National Laboratory Assessment Board; Chair of Assessment Board of Army Research Laboratory; Chair of Assessment Board of Army Engineering Centers; has also served on the Board of NYSE Fortune 500 companies and on various civic, government and university boards and committees (e.g., DoD - Globalization Committee, DoD - Forecasting Future Disruptive Technologies Committee, National Materials & Manufacturing Board, Board of Army Science and Technology, and Technical Assessment Board of NIST). She has received numerous honors and awards including International Hall of Fame of Women in Technology, National Academy of Engineering inductee and named R&D-Stars-to-Watch. Her formal education includes Harvard Business School Executive Program and four academic degrees in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry & Liquid Crystal Science (Ph.D. M.S., M.S., B.S.). She has held various senior executive positions with Lockheed Martin Corp., among others, and CEO of International Electronic Materials Corp. She is also an invited distinguished adj. professor of engineering School of Case Western Reserve University, and serves on the University’s Board of Trustees. Further Info: www.JennieHwang.com

CLINTON, NY – Indium Corporation® will feature a range of industry-leading, high-reliability solder products at the Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, September 11-12.

Indium Corporation will showcase the following among its featured products:

• Durafuse® LT is an award-winning solder paste alloy system with versatile characteristics that enable energy savings, high reliability, and low-temperature step soldering. It's ideal for assemblies with large temperature gradients and large BGAs with complex warpage profiles. Durafuse® LT delivers superior drop shock performance, outperforming conventional low-temperature solders like BiSn or BiSnAg alloys, and even outperforms SAC305 with optimal process setup.
• Durafuse® HR, based on novel solder paste alloy technology, delivers enhanced thermal cycling performance (-40°C/125°C and -40°C/150°C) and superior voiding performance for high-reliability automotive applications. It also offers reduced solder joint cracking and increased shear strength.
• Indium8.9HF Solder Paste Series is an industry-proven solder paste series that delivers no-clean, halogen-free solutions designed to achieve high surface insulation resistance (SIR) and improve stability during the printing process for high-reliability automotive electronics.
• CW-818 is a flux-cored wire is designed to meet the demanding requirements of today’s manual and robotic soldering processes. CW-818 provides fast wetting speeds, allowing users to minimize cycle times. The spatter control technology minimizes flux spattering while the heat-resistant nature of the formula reduces flux build-up on the soldering iron tip as well as leaves a clear, non-tacky residue post-soldering (even when using a high iron tip temperature). The superior soldering performance, improved cleanliness, and excellent visual appearance post-soldering deliver a truly no-clean flux-cored wire.

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s solutions, visit our experts at booth #430 at the show.