SAN JOSE -- 42Q, a Sanmina division and developer of manufacturing execution systems (MES), released 42Q Smart Manufacturing V16.0.

Traditionally, manufacturers have had to adapt their workflow and terminology to the constraints of their chosen MES solution. In this release, 42Q puts manufacturers in control and allows them to compose dynamic user interfaces, adopt unique terminology and select languages to suit their business.

Recognizing that every customer has distinct requirements, 42Q Smart Manufacturing V16.0 offers an unprecedented level of reconfiguration of modular components. Dynamic user interfaces can be composed by organizing building blocks of widgets. Manufacturers can select from readily available widgets or develop their own using a low code approach. This allows users to do everything they need in one place, integrate data from multiple systems and configure process flows for highly specialized manufacturing.

Manufacturing operations use distinct terminology based on the regulations and needs of different industries. Mapping this language to the terms used in a specific MES solution can create additional challenges. 42Q Smart Manufacturing V16.0 addresses this issue by intelligently recognizing and adapting to industry-specific terminology, resulting in clear, precise communication and alignment with the language used in regulatory compliance and industry standards.

Typically manufacturers depend on MES providers to deliver different language translations. 42Q Smart Manufacturing V16.0 allows manufacturers to seamlessly localize the user interface. The result is a factory environment that optimizes international collaboration.

"Growth in digital technologies and changing business needs, requires factory operations to be more agile and flexible than ever. With the levels of personalization and localization in this major release customers can accelerate their journey towards a smarter, more efficient manufacturing process," said Manesh Patel, Chief Operating Officer at 42Q.

42Q Smart Manufacturing V16.0 is available today.

About 42Q

42Q, a Sanmina division, delivers a full-featured, cloud-based MES solution developed by manufacturers for manufacturers. It has been proven as the simplest way to accelerate digital factory transformation. The solution can be deployed in a few weeks, significantly reducing risk and disruption. 42Q provides full product traceability, route enforcement, cycle time, asset performance, defect and repair loop, electronic work instructions, serialization, and more. 42Q's architecture is accessible, reliable, scalable, and secure.

More information about the company is available at www.42-q.com.

Indium Corporation is pleased to announce that Jim McCoy has been promoted to the position of Product Manager for Engineered Solder Materials (ESM).

In his new role, McCoy pursues market opportunities for ESM products, developing competitive knowledge, and driving adoption of Indium Corporation’s metal thermal interface material (TIM) products.

“Jim plays a key role in managing the relationship with key accounts as well as utilizing his experience to create new opportunities,” said Jon Major, Associate Director Sales Operations & Tech Support. “We look forward to seeing him build off his previous successes and excel in his new position.”

McCoy joined Indium Corporation in 2014 as a talent acquisition coordinator and was promoted to a supervisor role in 2017. His most recent role at Indium Corporation was working as a product specialist where he researched and aligned customer needs with product capabilities to facilitate current and prospective business within the Engineered Solder Materials segment. McCoy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University and an MBA in Technology Management from the State University of New York Polytechnic University. He is a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Skills for Success Program.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded

November 9, 2023 - Haverhill, MA USA - Circuit Technology Center announces it has added the capability to trim and form electronic component packages to customers' exact pre-assembly specifications. They can also propose a trim and lead-form drawing if needed. Dedicated, custom tooling can be fabricated to meet custom package requirements.

Precision form and trim of SMT flat-pack and axial and radial lead through-hole components are supported in both low and high-volume quantities. A calibrated optical comparator is used to verify that the lead forming meets all specified dimensions.

A robotic hot solder dip (RHSD) component lead tinning process usually follows trim and form to coat the component leads with solder to prevent oxidation or to remove gold plating from the formed leads. Device packaging options include JEDEC trays, tape-and-reel, waffle packs, or custom trays. Components can be MSL-baked and dry-packed per industry protocols.

"For 40 years, leading electronics manufacturing companies have relied on Circuit Technology Center as the world leader and innovator for circuit board damage repair, rework, BGA re-balling, and component modification services," said Andy Price, Sales Manager. "We are thrilled to add this new component trim and form capability to our line-up of service offerings."

For more information about the component trim and form service offered by Circuit Technology Center, visit: https://www.circuitrework.com/services/trim-form.html

AUSTIN, TX -- Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) announced it received Cisco's 2023 Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) Partner of the Year award. Cisco presented the distinguished award at its annual Supplier Appreciation Event (SAE), which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of its supply chain partners. Flex was recognized for demonstrating exceptional business performance, responsiveness, and collaboration on key supply chain initiatives.

"Being honored with Cisco's prestigious EMS Partner of the Year award recognizes our close collaboration and longstanding partnership of over 25 years to manufacture and deliver technology innovations at scale around the world," said Rob Campbell, President, Communications, Enterprise, Cloud Business at Flex. "As the demand for advanced digital communications solutions continues to grow exponentially for key markets such as enterprise, service provider and cloud, we enable greater agility and resiliency through our advanced manufacturing services, extensive supply chain capabilities, and global fulfillment services. We look forward to our continued partnership with Cisco to further the advancement of their vision to create a truly connected future."

"Our suppliers and partners are essential in delivering the technology and innovation our customers depend on. This annual event is a unique opportunity to show our gratitude and align on our path forward together," said Marco De Martin, SVP of Global Supplier Management at Cisco. "Our theme this year was 'Adapt. Accelerate. Thrive.' which underscored the reality that we operate in an environment of constant change, and yet, our ongoing success depends on a collective understanding that we must treat challenges as opportunities, act with urgency, and seek solutions rooted in partnership. Cisco's supply chain, including its global network of suppliers and partners, will always build world-class products that enable Cisco to securely connect everything to make anything possible."

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets.