Photon steam aging system provides accelerated life testing simulating elongated storage conditions for high reliability applications.

Newman Lake, WA (June 14, 2022) – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce that Omnetics Connector Corporation has purchased a Photon steam aging system. The Photon steam aging system is used for accelerated life testing to simulate elongated storage conditions for high-reliability applications. 

These steam aging systems complement the Odyssey component lead tinning machines specifically designed to perform component re-tinning, tin whisker mitigation, gold removal and BGA de-balling for high reliability and military application in accordance with all relevant GEIA-STD-0006, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-38524E and ANSI-J-STD-002 standards.

About Omnetics Connector Corporation

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Omnetics Connector is a world-class miniature connector design and manufacturing company with over 30 years of experience, focused on micro-miniature and nano-miniature high-reliable electronic connectors and interconnection systems.  Their miniature connectors are designed and assembled in a single location at their plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  For more information, please visit: www.omnetics.com.

About Hentec Industries

Hentec Industries/RPS Automation is a manufacturer of automated selective soldering, component lead tinning, and solderability test equipment for electronics and electronic component manufacturing, assembly, and distribution.  Hentec/RPS has been advancing automated soldering and lead finishing technology for defense, aerospace, automotive, contract manufacturers and micro-electronics component manufacturers since the early 90’s. All Hentec/RPS products are designed and manufactured in Newman Lake, Washington.  For more information, please visit us at www.rpsautomation.com.