SANTA ROSA, CA – At productronica 2023, Keysight will demonstrate its portfolio of solutions designed to accelerate innovation in electronic manufacturing. Keysight enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation and test challenges to create the best electronic manufacturing experiences. Whether you’re looking to empower IIoT networks for Industry 4.0, e-mobility or autonomous driving, test RF components, or digital compliance, Keysight accelerates innovation with intelligent insights that reduce risk and speed time-to-market.
When: November 14-17, 2023
Where: Keysight stand A1-576 Messe, München, Germany
Media: Contact Jenny Gallacher to schedule media briefings and solution demonstrations.
Keysight will also be holding an in-person media breakfast at productronica on Tuesday November 14 at 9:00am CET. Interested journalists and industry analysts can contact Jenny Gallacher to reserve a spot.
Info: https://www.keysight.com/br/pt/events/europe-middleeast-africa-india/tradeshows/productronica.html
Keysight experts will be on hand to demonstrate:
AUSTIN, TX – EMS Solutions, a leading PCBA contract manufacturer based in Northern Utah, is thrilled to share its success story of adopting Cetec ERP to drive operational transformation and support its ongoing growth. With a team committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, EMS Solutions has harnessed the power of Cetec ERP to enhance its processes, boost efficiency, and create a foundation for traceability and project costing.
Streamlining Operations with Cetec ERP
EMS Solutions operates as a printed circuit board assembly contract manufacturer, where precision and efficiency are paramount. To align their operations with the evolving industry standards, the company embarked on the path to maximize the potential of Cetec ERP.
The adoption of Cetec ERP has revolutionized various aspects of EMS Solutions' workflow, enabling them to manage Bill of Materials, drawings, quoting, engineering, procurement, inventory management, kitting, and much more seamlessly. The software allows them to monitor and manage each phase of production, ensuring a comprehensive view of their operations.
One of the key features of Cetec ERP that EMS Solutions appreciates most is the robust traceability it offers. Jody Mecham, Controller at EMS Solutions, stated, “With Cetec ERP, we can track and analyze who is doing what, when, and why. This level of traceability enhances our ability to make data-driven decisions, effect corrections, and optimize operations in real-time.”
Supporting Ongoing Growth
EMS Solutions is experiencing continuous growth, and Cetec ERP has proven to be a scalable solution that can keep up with their expansion. The company is confident that Cetec ERP will not only support their current needs but also cater to their future requirements as they move forward.
The dedicated team at Cetec ERP has played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this transformation. Their commitment to EMS Solutions' success goes beyond mere vendor-client relationships; it is built on the foundations of partnership and collaboration.
EMS Solutions is excited about the potential and the future that Cetec ERP offers. This transformative journey has been a testament to the power of technology, collaboration, and a shared commitment to success.
To learn more about Cetec ERP and their advanced manufacturing software solutions, visit www.cetecerp.com
CLINTON, NY – Indium Corporation® is proud to showcase its proven advanced assembly materials for PCBA and power electronics, including those for the rapidly evolving electric vehicle manufacturing and e-Mobility market, at Productronica, November 14-17, in Munich, Germany.
With its significant automotive industry expertise and an award-winning portfolio of proven products, Indium Corporation will feature its Rel-ion™ suite of electrical, mechanical, and thermal solutions to reduce electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers’ time to market.
More than four million EVs are on the road with Indium Corporation’s reliable, scalable, and proven Rel-ion products. Rel-ion materials solutions deliver reliability by:
Some of the Rel-ion products featured at productronica include:
To learn more about why over four million electric vehicles are on the road with Indium Corporation’s innovative materials, visit booth #A4.309 or indium.com/emobility
HALFMOON, NY – PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Altus Group Ltd., a renowned distributor with over two decades of experience in supplying premium electronics production equipment and services. As part of this collaboration, Altus Group will serve as the exclusive distributor for PVA's cutting-edge solutions in Ireland.
Altus Group has been a trusted supplier of electronics production equipment and services in the UK and Irish markets for nearly 23 years. Their extensive experience and industry knowledge make them a valuable resource for clients seeking the best solutions for their manufacturing needs.
One of Altus Group's strengths lies in their ability to consult with clients, offering expert guidance based on years of experience in the field. This personalized approach ensures that each client receives tailored recommendations and support to enhance their manufacturing processes.
Altus Group boasts a robust national network of engineers dedicated to providing ongoing assistance and support, making them an ideal partner for addressing day-to-day queries and ensuring the seamless operation of capital equipment. The partnership between PVA and Altus Group brings together two industry leaders, each known for their commitment to excellence and innovation. Together, they will provide Irish manufacturers with access to PVA's state-of-the-art fluid dispensing and conformal coating solutions, enhancing precision, efficiency, and quality in electronics production.
For more information about PVA and Altus Group, please visit www.pva.net and www.altusgroup.co.uk
For more information about PVA, please contact PVA at info@pva.net or (518) 371-2684.
CAMBRIDGE, UK – Ensuring that sensitive electronic components are not adversely affected by radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI) is an essential part of circuit design. Where compactness and close component proximity are a priority, such as in smartphones and smartwatches, conventional board-level shielding with metallic enclosures is increasingly being replaced with conformal package-level shielding. This approach utilizes conductive coatings applied directly to semiconductor packages and, together with emerging deposition methods such as spraying and printing, creates new opportunities for functional materials.
When selecting a material for conformal package EMI shielding, a variety of factors need to be considered. Most important is the attenuation of incident electromagnetic radiation, which is a function of electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability. Often parametrized as shielding effectiveness (SE), higher values enable a thinner coating to be used, reducing weight and material consumption. Other material considerations include adhesion to the underlying epoxy molding compound of the package, thermal conductivity, density, chemical stability, and compatibility with the deposition method if solution processing.
Sputtered metal
Sputtering metal is a well-established incumbent technology for conformal shielding, in which high-purity blocks of solid metal are ablated and deposited with a beam of charged ions. Many conformal shielding coatings use multiple metal layers, easily achieved by switching sputtering targets. Cap and/or adhesion layers are typically made from titanium, chromium, or stainless steel, with the primary shielding layer typically being cheaper metals such as copper, aluminum, or nickel.
While sputtering is well established, there is still scope for innovation. One proposed strategy, inspired by optical anti-reflective coatings, utilizes destructive interference from a multilayer stack to increase the shielding effectiveness. However, this improvement is highly frequency-dependent, given the fixed material spacing.
Conductive inks
Depositing conductive materials from solution provides an alternative to sputtering, with much-reduced equipment costs since the process occurs under ambient conditions rather than a vacuum. A range of solution processing methods, including spraying and inkjet printing, have been developed for EMI shielding, with all requiring conductive ink. Despite the high metal price, silver inks currently dominate due to their high conductivity and chemical stability.
Although the underlying metal is the same, there is extensive scope for differentiation amongst conductive ink suppliers. Particle shape and size are key factors, with nanoparticles generally offering higher conductivity but requiring higher curing temperatures than flake-based inks. Particle-free ink, also known as molecular ink, is a compelling emerging alternative. Rather than a suspension of metal particles, the ink is instead a solution of organometallic species that are reduced in situ, producing a smooth metal layer. A key advantage of particle-free conductive ink is eliminating the risk of nozzle clogging, a significant factor for digital printing methods such as aerosol and inkjet that enable selective deposition. Another benefit is that they produce very smooth coatings, which can improve shielding efficiencies at high frequencies.
MXenes
The ideal EMI shielding material would have high electrical conductivity, low density, flexibility to accommodate thermal expansion, tunable surface chemistry for adhesion, and solution processability. The emerging material class of MXenes, a family of two-dimensional inorganic materials composed of a few layers of transition metallic carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides, fit this description. MXenes are thus the subject of both academic and commercial research for applications across electronics, including EMI shielding, with efforts currently being made to scale up production.
Comprehensive coverage
IDTechEx’s report “EMI Shielding for Electronics 2024-2034: Forecasts, Technologies, Applications” provides a detailed overview of the ‘EMI shielding for electronics’ market, with a more detailed assessment of the outlined materials classes along with nanocarbon-containing composites, metamaterials and combined thermal interface/EMI shielding materials. Innovations that will support the increasing adoption of heterogeneous integration and advanced semiconductor packaging, along with the activities of key players, are evaluated. 10-year forecasts for both deposition method and conductive ink consumption are provided, drawing on consumer electronic device analysis to assess the semiconductor package area requiring conformal shielding. Forecasts are segmented across multiple application categories, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, AR/VR devices, vehicles, and telecoms infrastructure. For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/EMI, or for the full portfolio of related research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/AM.
CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming Productronica 2023 Trade Fair taking place November 14-17 at Trade Fair Center Messe München, Germany.
AIM will highlight many of its innovative products, including halogen-free no clean solder paste H10. H10 offers exceptional fine feature printing, improved electrochemical reliability, transfer efficiency >90% on area ratios of 0.50, and a stencil life >8 hours. H10’s powerful wetting characteristics eliminate NWO (HiP) defects and improve pad coverage on all surface finishes. H10 also reduces voiding on BGA, BTC, and LGA. Fit for automotive, LED and aerospace assemblies, H10 no clean solder paste is robust, stable, and easy to implement.
In addition, expect some surprises, including a new, soon-to-be-announced product designed for ultra fine pitch printing.
To discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the Productronica Trade Fair, booth A3.339 November 14-17, or visit www.aimsolder.com