GAINESVILLE, GA – Count On Tools expanded its manufacturing operations at its headquarters here, as a response to a growing market for SMT nozzles and consumables.

COT recently converted 1200 ft2 of additional warehouse space into a new production cell for the company’s contract machining division.

Additionally, the firm purchased another 20mm Swiss Turning Center to increase production capabilities and lower product lead times.

The Swiss Type Lathe offers turning, milling and cross drilling from a combination of power systems, main-spindle, sub-spindle, front-end tool, rear-end tool, C-axis and driven tools.

COT provides precision components and SMT spare parts.

RICHARDSON, TX – EMS firm Automated Circuit Design has created a virtual PCB layer overlay for CAM and Gerber checks.

Using post script and photo editing software, ACD is able to simulate paper in black and white, and change the opacity and force a vellum appearance. Designers are able to change the pages they view and simulate a “pinched paper slide.”

Using a 42" LCD display, ACD is now able to view plots in actual size; the software permits designers to zoom in to verify tight areas.

The company has two work stations set up, permitting simultaneous reviews. They can verify high profile designs and not threaten a start date in fabrication.

HANOVER, GERMANY – Viscom AG has increased its 2011 revenue forecast 17% on higher-than-expected orders.

The AOI and SPI equipment manufacturer now expects revenue of between approximately $70 million and $75 million. The company cited a large volume of incoming orders and a steep rise in recognized revenue in the first half.

The firm reported continued strong demand for optical and x-ray inspection, particularly for automotive products.

Viscom also has won additional accounts in North America and Asia, the firm says.

ST. LOUIS -- Viasystems today reported its contract assembly operations saw a 27% jump in second-quarter revenues on higher demand from almost all sectors.