Press Releases
NASHVILLE – KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Hotel Sheraton Soberano in Chihuahua, Mexico. The KYZEN Clean Team will highlight aqueous PCB cleaner AQUANOX A4618 and understencil wipe KYZEN E5631J.
KYZEN provides chemistries to improve overall cleaning efficacy while remaining cost-effective within a variety of processes and at every phase of PCB production, whether it’s understencil cleaning or removing flux residues from finished boards.
AQUANOX A4618 is a versatile and easy-to-use aqueous inline cleaning solution formulated for effectiveness on all flux types, including no-clean and Pb-free residues. A4618 leaves mirrored solder finishes when cleaning the latest lead-free flux residues while excelling at low temperatures and concentrations.
KYZEN E5631J is a ready-to-use, safe alternative to isopropyl alcohol for removing raw solder paste from stencils in online and offline stencil cleaning processes. E5631J is formulated with the worker and environment in mind, and is compatible with common stencils, cleaning equipment and printer manufacturers.
KYZEN chemistries meet the demands of a wide variety of unique flux cleaning and understencil cleaning challenges while boasting compatibility with an array of cleaning systems and processes.
For more information, visit www.kyzen.com
Nordson Electronics Solutions Completes its Europe Location Move to a New, State-of-the-Art Facility
CARLSBAD, CA – Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, announces that their Nordson B.V. division, which covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has consolidated its offices into one site in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, in early July. To meet rising European customer demand for our complete range of solutions, our multiple sites in Deurne and Maastricht, The Netherlands, and Hagenbach, Germany were integrated into a central, updated facility.
The facility features a demonstration lab with the latest equipment from the three product lines, ASYMTEK, MARCH, and SELECT. These machines deliver conformal coating, fluid dispensing, plasma treatment, and selective soldering used during semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board assembly, and other processes in electronics manufacturing. This type of equipment is important to customers backed by the European Chips Act (ECA) to boost resilience in the region.
The modern building includes many of the latest advancements in environmental efficiency. With solar panels, energy-conserving underfloor heating, and other contemporary upgrades, the new location better aligns to the Nordson Corporation’s commitment to sustainability. The selection of a site in the Eindhoven area, near the older Deurne location, minimizes disruption to customers, partners, and suppliers. The telephone number and V.A.T. numbers remain the same.
PLYMOUTH, WI – Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is pleased to announce that Ascentron, a premier contract manufacturer located in White City, OR, has upgraded their entire hand soldering line of 40 stations to the Ersa i-CON 1 MK2 with the patented “Tip ‘N’ Turn” handpiece. This upgrade will enable Ascentron to increase efficiency by exchanging tips faster and safer, as well as reducing costs on consumables.
Ann (Andy) Abrigo, a Master IPC Instructor at Ascentron, shared her positive experience: “We have been extremely happy with the Ersa i- CON 1 MK2 solder stations. Ersa was very helpful with the transition and working with the team. They explained the units, made suggestions on different soldering tips and techniques, and were helpful with the entire transition.”
The i-CON 1 MK2, with its patented “Tip ‘N’ Turn” handpiece, allows operators to exchange tips faster and safer. Additionally, the new 0142 tips offer up to 20% greater heat transfer, creating a more efficient process. With a separate heater and tip, operators can swap tips independently of the heater, leading to significant consumable cost savings.
Ascentron excels in manufacturing Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), Flex Circuit Board Assemblies, Electro-Mechanical Assemblies, and complete product Box Builds. They serve a diverse range of industries including Aviation, Medical, Military, Industrial, and Instrumentation.
For more information about Ascentron, contact the company at 994 Antelope Rd, White City, OR 97503; (541) 826-2405; Web site: www.Ascentron.com
For more information about Kurtz Ersa Inc., visit www.ersa.com
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO – Test Research, Inc. (TRI) will join the SMTA Guadalajara Expo 2024 to showcase our award-winning Inspection solutions for the SMT industry. Visit booth #1018 at the SMTA Expo Guadalajara from September 11 to 12, 2024, to experience the latest test and inspection innovations for the Electronics Manufacturing Industry.
TRI will showcase the High-Speed Line 3D AOI, TR7700QH SII, able to inspect at speeds of up to 80 cm²/sec, featuring a 21 MP camera with 15 μm resolution, achieving a 40% speed improvement over its predecessor. For instance, it inspects a dense 336 x 208 mm board in 9 seconds and a 577 x 360 mm telecom server board in 66 seconds.
The TR7700QH SII's high inspection speed increases throughput and reduces inspection time, lowering overall costs. This is especially beneficial in high-volume production, where small cost reductions lead to significant savings. Its ease of programming and AI solutions reduce operational costs and downtime by minimizing training efforts and required expertise.
In addition to the TR7700QH SII, TRI will also present our award-winning 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) solution, the TR7007QI Plus. TRI will also showcase the High-Pin-Count In-Circuit Test (ICT) solution, TR8100LLV, and a live demonstration of our cutting-edge Automated 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI) system.
Discover why leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies rely on TRI as their test and inspection partner. Visit us at SMTA Guadalajara 2024, booth #1018, for a personal demonstration of TRI's industry-leading One Stop Solution for PCB Assembly Testing and Inspection.
AUSTIN, TX – Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) announced today the appointment of Michael Hartung as President, Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In his expanded role, Mr. Hartung will continue to report to Flex CEO, Revathi Advaithi and lead both the Agility and Reliability segments, focusing on delivering on the long-term Flex Forward strategy and driving the adoption of the company's end-to-end services and products across targeted markets. Over his 20 years at Flex, Mr. Hartung has consistently delivered revenue growth and margin expansion across multiple businesses, most recently as President, Agility Solutions.
"We are fortunate to have an experienced industry executive in Michael to lead our entire commercial efforts," said Revathi Advaithi, CEO, Flex. "I am confident that under Michael's leadership, we have the opportunity to capitalize on the macro trends fueling demand for our services and products."
"I am excited to be leading our commercial efforts to accelerate progress on our long-term strategy and deliver additional value to our customers," said Michael Hartung, President, Chief Commercial Officer, Flex. "This unified go-to-market organization will help focus our efforts on key growth opportunities, drive consistency across the enterprise, and further penetrate our differentiated suite of services and products across all our end markets."
MILWAUKIE, OR – ECD plans to showcase its award-winning M.O.L.E.™ EV and RIDER™ portfolios at SMTA Guadalajara Expo and Tech Forum, the company announced today. At the September 11- 12 event, ECD will exhibit with regional partner PAC Global, Inc. from booth #534, offering demonstrations of its M.O.L.E. EV6 touchscreen thermal profiler and machine quality management pallets OvenRIDER™, WaveRIDER™, and SelectiveRIDER™. The company has seen significant growth in the Mexican electronics manufacturing sector, particularly in the production strongholds of Chihuahua, Juarez, and Guadalajara, and attributes its success to continued product innovation and unmatched customer support.
Since its market introduction last year, M.O.L.E. EV6 has set the benchmark for thermal profiling productivity, accuracy, and ease of use. Enabling lineside access to profiles, calculation templates, and pass/fail analysis, M.O.L.E. EV6 eliminates the need for offline PC data viewing, allowing immediate corrective action implementation. The thermal profiler integrates with all ECD’s machine quality management pallets – OvenRIDER, WaveRIDER, and SelectiveRIDER – for a scalable solution to total soldering process control.
“The time savings and intuitiveness afforded by M.O.L.E. EV6 is tremendous for productivity and operator training,” shares Oscar Gomez, ECD Latin America Sales Manager. “My conversations with customers throughout Mexico confirm this fact. These plants are busy, and saving time on the line equates to higher yields and increased revenue. M.O.L.E. EV6 provides thermal profiling confidence in real-time.”
ECD and PAC Global look forward to demonstrating the M.O.L.E. EV difference to SMTA Guadalajara Expo visitors. To learn more about ECD’s complete range of M.O.L.E., SmartDRY, and machine quality management technologies, visit www.ecd.com
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