SAN DIEGO, CA — KIC, a leader in thermal process technologies for electronics manufacturing, in partnership with E-tronix, will host a live technical webinar on May 19 titled “Automatic Profiling: Why Aren’t You Using It Yet?” The webinar will examine how automatic profiling is transforming SMT process control for reflow and wave soldering, in today’s high-mix, high-reliability manufacturing environment. Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/g56XqRTH.

The session will feature Miles Moreau, who will discuss how embedded sensor technology and intelligent predictive algorithms are enabling manufacturers to automatically generate a real-time thermal profile for every production board—without interrupting production.

As electronics assemblies become more complex and quality expectations continue to rise across automotive, aerospace, medical, and defense markets, traditional manual thermal profiling methods are increasingly insufficient. Manual profiling is labor-intensive, operator-dependent, and only provides point-in-time verification, leaving significant gaps in process visibility between profile runs.

The webinar will explore how automatic profiling systems address these challenges by providing continuous process verification, board-level traceability, and real-time thermal insight throughout production.

Attendees will learn how automatic profiling can help manufacturers:

• Accelerate NPI ramp-up and recipe changeovers
• Automate collection of per-board production profile data
• Achieve Real-Time process verification and traceability
• Reduce labor, scrap, and rework through automation
• Enable real-time process control for higher quality production

“If you’re still relying on periodic manual profiling, this webinar will demonstrate what a modern, intelligent reflow process looks like and why the industry is rapidly moving in this direction,” said Miles Moreau.

Webinar Details

• Title: Automatic Profiling: Why Aren’t You Using It Yet?
• Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET

Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/g56XqRTH

SANTA CLARA, CA ― May 2026 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a Silicon Valley–based provider of high-technology electronics manufacturing services, continues to grow its presence in the satellite sector, supporting programs across low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary orbit (GEO) with advanced PCBA manufacturing, test, and sub-assembly capabilities.

As satellite designs evolve, so do the manufacturing demands behind them. LEO systems must withstand frequent thermal cycling and exposure to atomic oxygen, while MEO and GEO platforms are expected to operate for years—often decades—without the possibility of service. Across all orbits, the expectation is the same: consistent quality and long-term reliability under harsh conditions.

Absolute EMS has aligned its processes to meet those expectations. The company has developed an intensified touchless manufacturing approach designed to reduce handling-related variability and maintain tighter process control throughout production. Combined with high quality standards, full traceability, and a workforce certified to IPC J-STD-001 Class 3—including Space Addendum requirements—this approach helps ensure assemblies are built to perform in environments where failure isn’t an option.

Another ongoing challenge in satellite design is weight. Reducing mass directly impacts launch cost and system efficiency, and it requires precision at the component level. Absolute EMS supports this need with experience in assembling ultra-miniature components, including 008004 imperial package sizes, enabling customers to push designs further without compromising build quality.

With a background supporting high-reliability industries such as medical, military, and industrial electronics, Absolute EMS brings a practical understanding of controlled manufacturing environments and strict documentation requirements. That experience continues to translate naturally into the satellite sector, where traceability, repeatability, and process discipline are critical.

“Our customers are building systems that need to perform in very different environments depending on orbit, but the expectations around quality and reliability don’t change,” said Doug Dow, COO at Absolute EMS. “Our focus is on building processes that support that consistency, regardless of the application.”

As demand for satellite technology continues to grow, Absolute EMS is positioned to support a range of programs from emerging LEO constellations to long-life GEO platforms while maintaining a steady focus on quality, precision, and manufacturability.

For more information about Absolute EMS and its electronics manufacturing services, visit www.absolute-ems.com.

Holbrook, NY — May 2026 — BGA Technology, a leading provider of advanced electronics testing and inspection services, has enhanced its inspection capabilities with the addition of a Creative Electron TruView™ Simplex X-ray system at its Holbrook, New York facility.

The new X-ray system enables BGA Technology to perform high-resolution, non-destructive inspection of complex electronic assemblies, including BGAs, QFNs, and other hidden solder joints critical to high-reliability applications. The investment strengthens the company’s ability to detect defects such as voiding, insufficient solder, and misalignment—issues that are not visible through traditional inspection methods.

“We continue to invest in the tools and technology needed to support our customers at the highest level,” said Jayanth Kygonhalli, CTO, BGA Technology. “The addition of this Creative Electron system allows us to deliver faster, more accurate analysis and further reinforces our commitment to quality and reliability.”

The TruView™ Simplex system provides intuitive operation, advanced imaging capabilities, and rapid analysis, enabling BGA Technology’s engineering team to efficiently support failure analysis, process validation, and quality assurance requirements across a range of industries.

As demand grows for high-reliability electronics in aerospace, defense, and other critical sectors, advanced inspection solutions like X-ray are becoming essential. With this addition, BGA Technology is well-positioned to meet increasing customer requirements for precision, traceability, and process control.

For more information, visit www.bgatechnology.com.

Key Largo, Florida, USA – Rework and repair of electronic assemblies can be necessary at all times, in peace or in war, on land or on the sea. Automated Production Equipment’s benchtop Trident SMT Repair System is designed to be a seagoing electronics PCB repair depot, at home on a Navy ship as in a shoreside repair facility. It’s easy to use, precise and repeatable, featuring single push-button operation.

The self-contained Trident is designed to enable any user to remove and replace SMT components using a precisely controlled Ramp/Soak oven profile and upper and lower heating configuration. Ruggedly manufactured to Military specifications, its chassis is made of Marine Grade Stainless Steel and is 20G Impact Rated.

The Trident Benchtop SMT Rework and Repair Station is a Military Marine Grade Self-Contained Rework Platform, and in addition to reworking legacy MIL components, it is built to rework and repair all SMT components, including RoHS (lead-free). Plus, its state-of-the-art design incorporates an all-stainless-steel chassis to ensure years of worry-free rework especially in a marine environment. The unit package is supplied with a freestanding PCB holder, nozzles, flux and other supplies, and is protected by warranty. The Trident is Model: 115VAC, Part Number: APE-3500-1500.

About APE

With more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, APE.com provides industrial electronics rework equipment known for reliability and consistent performance. APE products are built in the USA with durability and ease of use as core design priorities. For more information, visit www.APE.com, email Sales@APE.com, or call (800) 822-8646.