Prestwick, UK. Etek Europe has been appointed as the official distributor for GKG, a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced SMT solder paste printing solutions. The agreement gives Etek Europe’s customers direct access to GKG’s impressive range of printers, including the flagship G-Tera and GL-Star platforms, two of the most capable and highly regarded systems in the electronics manufacturing market today, as well as solutions for large-format printing and specialised applications.

The partnership marks a significant expansion of Etek Europe’s already comprehensive product offering, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted partner for electronics manufacturers seeking best-in-class capital equipment, supported by expert technical service. GKG’s printing systems are relied upon by manufacturers worldwide for their speed, accuracy and consistent repeatability across both high-mix and high-volume production environments.

We’ve been researching the right printing partner to complement our equipment range and offer class leading levels of innovation and GKG ticked every box. Their systems deliver a level of precision, throughput and automation that our customers demand, and the G-Tera and GL-Star are genuinely impressive machines. We’re excited to bring them to our market and look forward to supporting our customers with the full GKG range.
Bruce Seaton, Business Development Director, Etek Europe

Featured Systems include the:

G-TERA | High Speed SMT Printer

The G-Tera represents the new generation of automatic solder paste printing, combining a 3.0-megapixel LIGHT-Bolt CCD vision system with an upgraded conveyor and an enhanced printing mechanism. Cycle times are reduced by up to 40% compared to previous GKG platforms, making it one of the fastest and most productive printers with industry leading levels of automation and a host of new innovative features.

GL-Star | Fully Automatic SMT Printer

The GL-Star combines high-resolution machine vision with a precision servo drive system for fast, repeatable alignment. All key print parameters, including print height, squeegee pressure, stroke speed and cleaning cycles, are controlled digitally and adjustable at the touch of a button. Automatic stencil positioning, motorised clamping and stencil lock combine to deliver consistent, high-quality prints with minimal operator input.

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