CONKLIN, NY – Universal Instruments has bolstered its European customer coverage by expanding the territory of Channel Partner smartTec Nordic. Previously responsible for managing Denmark and Sweden for Universal Instruments, smartTec Nordic will now also cover Finland and Norway, as well as the Baltic regions (Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia).

smartTec is a globally respected system integrator with a large number of line installations around the world. With more than 70 employees, the company is one of the largest electronics assembly solutions providers in Europe. smartTec provides its customers with fully integrated, intelligent line solutions from reputable partners – all designed to deliver the best ROI.

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, smartTec Nordic provides sales, engineering, applications development, parts, and service for Universal Instruments products. As part of smartTec GmbH headquartered in Germany, smartTec Nordic leverages a 3000 square-meter demonstration and manufacturing facility near Frankfurt to test and develop customers’ manufacturing processes.

Lars Bøndergaard, managing director for the smartTec Nordic regions, noted “Universal is a pioneer in the electronics assembly arena with a robust and extensive solutions portfolio. It’s been a pleasure to represent these solutions and our customers have been the biggest beneficiaries.”

“We’ve had a great partnership with smartTec and were eager to open new doors,” said Universal Instruments President, Brad Bennett. “We know that smartTec Nordic provides a first-class customer experience and that’s the level of expectation we have from our Channel Partners. We’re looking forward to continued success.”

To learn more about Universal’s solutions for any electronics manufacturing challenge, contact Universal Instruments at +1-800-432-2607 or +1-607-779-7522 or visit www.uic.com 

CHATSWORTH, CA – NEOTech, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), design engineering, and supply chain solutions in the high-tech industrial, medical device, and aerospace/defense markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Fitzgerald Jr. as the Chief Executive Officer of NEOTech's Industrial & Medical division.

The decision to appoint Mr. Fitzgerald follows an extensive and meticulous search process conducted by NEOTech executives and key stakeholders over the past few months. The primary objective was to identify a next- generation leader with a proven track record in leading professional management teams within the demanding high-technology sectors. This new leader had to be capable of steering the growth of NEOTech's Industrial & Medical division in the years to come.

Kunal Sharma, President and Chief Operating Officer of NEOTech, commented on the appointment, stating, “With his extensive background in electronics manufacturing operations, his leadership in assembling management teams that drive enhanced production efficiencies, and his impressive achievements in customer and revenue growth, Rich was the obvious choice to lead NEOTech's Industrial & Medical division into an exciting future for these high-tech product market segments.”

Mr. Fitzgerald’s selection became evident following a comprehensive evaluation of his past successes. Over the last two years, he served as a Global Executive and Consultant for numerous industry-leading corporations, where he made significant contributions to enhancing operational efficiency. Before that, as the Chief Operations Officer of SMTC Corp., he played a crucial role in driving continuous improvements in the company's operations, resulting in remarkable revenue growth. For several years prior to this, Mr. Fitzgerald held the position of Global Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain at Avnet Integrated, overseeing a $1.3 billion operation of Avnet, Inc.

Mr. Fitzgerald expressed his enthusiasm about joining NEOTech, saying, “NEOTech is an exceptional organization that plays a pivotal role in the success of some of the world's most respected OEMs in the High-Tech Industrial and Medical Device markets. It is an honor to be appointed as CEO of the Industrial & Medical division, and I am eager to join this exceptional team. I am strongly customer-centric, and throughout my career, I have prioritized organizational growth by exceeding customer expectations. NEOTech already has a strong track record of excellent customer service, so together, we are well- positioned to guide our customers towards elevated levels of production growth and the highest quality standards. I am eager to get back to the industry that I enjoy so well, and excited to reestablish the relationships I developed.”

With more than 40 years of heritage in electronics manufacturing, NEOTech specializes in high-reliability programs in the Aerospace and Defense industry, Medical Products, and High-Tech Industrial markets. NEOTech is well recognized as a premier EMS provider with in-depth experience manufacturing high- tech products and managing stringent US government requirements. For more information about NEOTech services, visit the company’s website at www.NEOTech.com 

LANDSHUT, GERMANY – Solder Chemistry will feature two of its proven solder paste solutions at Productronica, November 14-17, in Munich, Germany.

Solder Chemistry’s BLF083 is a lead-free, no-clean paste designed for excellent soldering results with a wide range of process conditions. BLF083 offers outstanding low-voiding, slump and solder beading resistance, as well as high-temperature stability, long-term processing and standing time. BLF083 paste delivers:

• Low-voiding performance
• Excellent low- to medium-speed printing
• High tackiness
• Good response-to-pause
• Low beading
• Clear residue
• Easy cleanability

BLF04 is a lead-free, no-clean solder paste that is a good fit for automotive applications due to its ultra-low voiding, enhanced surface insulation resistance, and void-free solder joints. BLF04 also offers:

• Excellent high-speed printing
• Good tackiness and excellent wetting
• Excellent response-to-pause with good open time
• Low beading
• Pale yellow residue
• Easy solvent cleanability

Solder Chemistry is a highly-qualified, full-service producer of solder pastes, solders, and fluxes for a wide variety of SMT applications. Its proven products are supported by its superior technical support and excellent customer service. Solder Chemistry is a German company responding to the soldering needs of local and international customers with its unique formulations and fast turn response to both product and technical needs.

BLF083 and BLF04 are supported by Solder Chemistry’s cored wire, flux, rework materials, and SMT adhesives. To learn more about its solder solutions, visit the company at booth #A4.309 or go online to www.solderchemistry.com

CARLSBAD, CA – Nordson ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS, a global leader in electronics manufacturing technologies, will showcase exciting, new products for conformal coating, precision fluid dispensing, and selective soldering at Productronica, the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production, in Munich, Germany, November 14-17, 2023.

Nordson ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS joins their longstanding distribution partners in five booths across the trade fair to exhibit the latest tools with technical experts ready to discuss customer needs. Equipment will be on display in stands A2.532, Amtest Group, and A2.540, smartTec Gmbh, and includes the following:

• The NEW ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-1040 Conformal Coating System: Our most advanced conformal coating system, just introduced. The Select Coat SL-1040 pairs new process control and preventive maintenance features with the new SC-450 PreciseCoat® Jet to deliver next-level conformal coating solutions for high-volume production.
• The revolutionary SELECT Synchro™ 5 Selective Soldering System: Using ground-breaking synchronous motion technology (patent pending), the conveyance time is dramatically reduced and throughput is boosted by 20-40% for most applications. The award-winning SELECT Synchro 5 system processes up to seven printed circuit boards simultaneously using different alloys (leaded and lead-free) and nozzles or one fixed nozzle for all your products. Non-stop selective soldering delivers results.
• The powerful ASYMTEK Forte® Series Automated Fluid Dispensing System: Next-generation and time-tested capabilities are combined in the Forte Series to increase productivity by up to 50%, when dispensing underfills, encapsulants, sealants, and precise coating. The system is ideal to tackle high-volume PCB, EMA, flexible circuit, and MEMs applications, especially when equipped with the contact .

All the partners for Nordson ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS at Productronica 2023 include:

• Amtest Group, Stand A2.532
• smartTec Gmbh, Stand A2.540
• IEMME SpA, Stand A3.302
• Scanditron Sverige AB, Stand A3.118
• SMT Europe, Stand A2.502.

Contact your local representative to schedule an appointment, or contact Nordson Electronics Solutions to find one near you. Visit the website to learn more: www.nordson.com/electronics