TROY, MI – Amtech Electrocircuits, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its advanced AI integration, marking a transformative step in its commitment to delivering exceptional service, optimized processes and cutting-edge manufacturing solutions. This new AI-driven initiative is designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and uphold the highest quality standards across all facets of production.

Manufacturing Process Expert

Amtech's AI system functions as a manufacturing process expert, providing deep insights and analysis into every aspect of the production cycle. From identifying potential risks to designing efficient processes, and suggesting root causes and corrective actions, the AI integration enables rapid iterations and continuous product improvement. This ensures that every product meets the highest quality standards while streamlining the production process.

Equipment Assistant

The AI has been trained on all of Amtech's equipment, transforming it into a versatile assistant capable of optimizing, programming and troubleshooting machinery. This capability significantly enhances operational efficiency and minimizes downtime, ensuring that Amtech's production lines run smoothly and effectively at all times.

BOM Validation

During the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, Amtech's AI meticulously validates Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate entry into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This crucial step maintains the integrity and precision of the manufacturing processes from the very beginning, reducing errors and enhancing overall production quality.

Product Knowledge

Looking to the future, Amtech plans to further expand its AI capabilities by training the system on work instructions to share best practices across all products. This will enable the AI to identify potential risks and areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement in production capabilities and ensuring consistent quality across the entire product portfolio.

Data Security

Amtech places a high priority on data security, ensuring that all data used to train the AI is sandboxed and securely stored. This robust security measure guarantees that proprietary information remains confidential and is only accessible to authorized Amtech personnel.

Customer AI Assistance

In a move to extend its commitment to customer service, Amtech is offering to assist current and potential customers in setting up their own AI solutions at no additional cost. This initiative underscores Amtech's dedication to going beyond traditional EMS services, adding significant value and reinforcing its reputation as a leader in customer support and innovation.

By codifying the collective experiences of its employees and integrating them into the AI system, Amtech ensures that lessons learned are accessible to all team members. This comprehensive knowledge base supports Amtech's mission of delivering high-quality products on time, every time.

This AI integration marks the first phase of Amtech's ambitious roadmap, which aims to deliver even greater value for both the company and its customers. As Amtech continues to innovate and expand its AI capabilities, it remains committed to setting new standards in service excellence and operational efficiency.

For more information about Amtech Electrocircuits, please visit www.buildamtech.com 

KUALA LUMPUR – VS Industry Bhd (VS Industry) has secured new orders in the Philippines with an aggregate value of RM1.5 billion over the next two financial years.

The electronics manufacturing services provider said its wholly-owned subsidiary, VS Industry Philippines Inc has secured new orders from a key customer to manufacture selected consumer electronics products on box-build assembly basis, that is, provision of end-to-end processes from production to assembly, testing, packaging, labelling and logistics arrangement.

It said the expected revenue contribution from the customer based on the recurring nature of the orders is RM300 million for the financial year ending July 31, 2025 (FY2025) and RM1.2 billion for FY2026.

"This is derived from anticipated sales volume and pricing, bringing the aggregate expected revenue over the next two financial years to be RM1.5 billion," it said in a statement.

Managing director Datuk SY Gan said the company wants to hit the ground running at the facility in the Philippines and targets to commence mass production by the first quarter of 2025.

To fulfil the new orders, VS Industry Philippines has also entered into a lease agreement with ALogis Artico, Inc for the lease of 52,782 square metres within a factory building located in Batangas. He said the company has strategically chosen an asset-light model for its venture in the Philippines as a core element of our risk management strategy.

"Hence, the group's facility in the Philippines is rented, which significantly lowers our financial commitment. The group has allocated around RM100.0 million for capital expenditure, which would be funded through internally generated funds. "Installation of the machine shall commence soon with trial runs to proceed thereafter," he said.

The lease shall be for a term of five years commencing from Sept 2, 2024, with an option to renew for a further five years upon terms to be mutually agreed upon.

SAN DIEGO – KIC, the leader in smart thermal process technologies for electronics manufacturing, is excited to announce its participation in Elektronikmessen E-24, scheduled to take place September 3-5, 2024 at the Congress Center Odense in Denmark. KIC will exhibit at Booth C-4632 alongside its distributor, Hin. Attendees are invited to explore KIC's cutting-edge technologies and witness live demonstrations of its latest innovations.

At the show, KIC will launch its groundbreaking Thermal Analysis System™ software featuring the new OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) feature and the Common Recipe Finder™. These innovations are designed to provide manufacturers with actionable insights, enabling them to not only "see where they’re going" but also to "know where they’ve been." KIC’s solutions are engineered to enhance production efficiency, quality, and sustainability in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Key Exhibits at Elektronikmessen E-24:

KIC Smart Profiler System (SPS):

• See Where You’re Going – Process and Recipe Setup:
  • Fast NPI: Accelerate product launch cycles with rapid and precise profiling.
  • High Reliability and Quality: Ensure consistent product quality with optimized recipes.
  • OEE: Improve equipment performance and minimize downtime with common recipes.
  • High Volume Manufacturing: Optimize for maximum throughput and efficiency.
  • Sustainability: Reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint with eco- friendly practices.

Automatic Profiling During Production:

• Know Where You’ve Been – Value-Add, Cost-Effective Automatic Profiling:
  • Automatic Profiling: Streamline profiling processes for cost-effective operations.
  • Oven Performance Tracking: Monitor and enhance oven performance with real- time data.
  • Traceability: Achieve full traceability with detailed reports and data tracking.
  • Easy Audit Reports: Simplify compliance and audit procedures with intuitive reporting tools.
  • Process Control: Maintain optimal process conditions for superior results.
  • MES/CFX/Hermes Integration: Seamlessly integrate with Manufacturing Execution Systems and communication standards.

Visit KIC at Booth C-4632 to experience firsthand how their smart factory ecosystem helps customers achieve faster NPI, higher quality and reliability, increased volume and productivity, reduced energy consumption, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). KIC’s innovative solutions are designed to empower businesses to drive continuous improvement and achieve their production goals with precision.

For more information about KIC, visit https://kicthermal.com 

TORONTO – Bittele Electronics Inc., a Toronto-based manufacturing firm specializing in prototype and low volume printed circuit board assembly, announced that it has successfully earned the ERAI certification. This counterfeit risk mitigation certification demonstrates Bittele's commitment to delivering exceptional quality and reliability in PCB assembly.

Counterfeit PCB components cause the loss of millions of dollars per year. By achieving the ERAI certification, Bittele has taken an important step in eliminating this problem for its valued customers. It enables Bittele to achieve the highest level of PCB assembly quality through robust quality management, thorough component identification, streamlined design for manufacturing, selective supplier partnerships, and enhanced transparency.

“Bittele Electronics is proud to announce it has earned the ERAI certification. Getting the ERAI stamp of approval means we adhere to stringent standards, significantly lowering the odds of using counterfeit or below-par parts,” said Ben Yang, CEO of Bittele Electronics. “This guarantees that every PCB and assembly job we do meets or surpasses the highest standards for quality and reliability,” added Mr. Yang.

Bittele’s newly acquired ERAI certification benefits its customers in the following ways:

• A Higher Level of Quality Control: This certification means we have top-tier processes to identify and eliminate counterfeit or low-quality components.
• Increased Customer Confidence: the certification shows Bittele’s clients our commitment to excellence and professional integrity.
• Enhanced Risk Management: This certification equips us to identify risks and ensure every component we use is genuine.
• Streamlined Procurement: This certification makes our procurement processes more efficient, enabling us to identify and source the best components.
• Meeting Industry Standards: Being ERAI certified means Bittele meets the highest international standards for electronic component quality.

For more information about Bittele’s ERAI-certified PCB Assembly Services, please visit our website at 7pcb.com