ZESTRON Asia Pacific Expands its Engineering Team
January 29, 2008
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ASC International – New Solder Paste Inspection Systems
January 23, 2008
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Curt Williams Joins The Morey Corporation as Strategic Business Development Manager
January 22, 2008
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Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop Announced
Workshop co-sponsored by SMTA and Auburn University (CAVE)
June 12, 2006
The Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop will be held July 19-20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Indianapolis (IN) and addresses the concerns related to harsh environment electronics and the challenges within the vehicle electronics community.
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SMTA INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT MANUFACTURING SYMPOSIUM
Symposium helps form profitable relationships
for contract manufacturers, customers and investors
June 02, 2006
For industry professionals who have an interest in contract manufacturing, the SMTA has once again organized the popular Contract Manufacturing Symposium at SMTAI 2006
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SMTA INTERNATIONAL OPENING SESSION AND ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCED
Plans underway for 2006 activities
May 19, 2006
The Opening Session and Annual Meeting during SMTA International (September 24-28 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, IL) will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 26 and 27, respectively.
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SMTA INTERNATIONAL OFFERINGS ON LEAD-FREE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Annual conference to coincide with ATExpo in Chicago Sept. 24-28
May 15, 2006
SMTA is again co-locating its annual conference, SMTA International, with the Assembly Tech Expo (ATExpo) show this fall at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois (Conference: September 24-28; Exhibits: September 26-28).
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SMTA International Conference Sneak Preview
Technical committee dedicated to world-class program
May 09, 2006
The SMTA has announced the formation of the SMTA International Technical Committee for 2006
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Indium Corporation Celebrates 72nd Anniversary
Revolutionizing solder and indium chemical industries
March 16, 2006
In March 1934, Indium Corporation was founded in Utica, NY, USA. From a start-up business in a garage, Dr. William S. Murray (president), J. Robert Dyer, Jr. (vice president) and Daniel Gray (research) revolutionized the solder and indium chemical worlds.
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SchmidtRFID Partners with Cogiscan
RFID solutions for electronics manufacturers in Asia
February 24, 2006
Schmidt Electronics Group and Cogiscan are pleased to announce the first step of a long-term strategic partnership. SchmidtRFID, a division of Schmidt Electronics Group, will offer the complete range of Cogiscan RFID solutions in Asia.
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Year of the Designer Web Site Goes Live
Cornerstone of yearlong celebration of PCB design profession
February 06, 2006
UP Media announced that the Year of the Designer Web site is now live. It is the cornerstone of a yearlong celebration of the PCB design profession. It provides designers with a forum for sharing
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Indium Corporation Introduces Lead-free Transition Wave Solder Flux
Excellent solderability, superior hole fill, and reduced solder balling
January 24, 2006
Indium Corporation introduces WF-9942, a powerful new wave solder flux that offers excellent solderability, superior hole fill, and reduced solder balling.
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Libra Awarded ISO 13485 Certification for Manufacture of Medical Devices
Customers assurance of stringent control of business practices
January 20, 2006
Libra Industries, Inc. recently received ISO 13485 certification for its medical electronics-related engineering and manufacturing operations. The certification provides Libra's customers the assurance of stringent control of business practices.
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ZESTRON Construction of New Global Headquarters on Schedule
Featuring the world's largest application technology center
January 20, 2006
ZESTRON broke ground in October on its new global headquarters in Manassas, VA. Construction remains on schedule for an opening in mid-2006. The new global headquarters will feature the world's largest application technology center.
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Cogiscan RFID Smart Feeders in AGS Refurbished Machines
First step of strategic OEM reselling partnership
December 15, 2005
AGS Pte Ltd. and Cogiscan are pleased to announce the first step of a strategic OEM reselling partnership. In the first phase of this program AGS will start to integrate and resell the following Cogiscan products:
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Indium Corporation Wins Global Technology Award
World’s first reworkable, air reflowable, Pb-free no-flow underfill
December 02, 2005
Indium Corporation has received the Global Technology Award for its NF260 No-Flow Underfill. Sponsored by Global SMT & Packaging magazine, the award recognizes product excellence and innovation in semiconductor packaging and electronics assembly.
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Micro Dynamics & Win Wood Receive 2005 Tenke Awards
Honoring leaders in Minnesota technology industries
November 22, 2005
Micro Dynamics was named the emerging company recipient in the advanced manufacturing category of the 2005 Tekne Awards. Additionally, Win Wood, vice president of strategic programs, was the winner in the emerging leadership award.
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ZESTRON Study Concludes Modern Cleaners Alleviate Lead-free Issues
Contaminant removal inhibits dendrite growth and bolsters reliability
November 11, 2005
A recent ZESTRON study concluded that chemically supported cleaning will offset the potential for climatic failures by lead-free solder. A suitable cleaning process with a modern cleaning agent removes contaminants and inhibits dendrite growth.
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Cogiscan Announces Launch of New Web Site
Guiding manufacturers on material control challenges
November 03, 2005
Cogiscan announces the launch of their new Web site, cogiscan.com. The new Web site is designed to guide manufacturers facing specific material control challenges such as lead-free/RoHS compliance, Lean Manufacturing, and inventory cost reduction.
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UP Media Group Announces Year of the Designer
Yearlong celebration honors PCB designers throughout 2006
October 27, 2005
UP Media Group announced the Year of the Designer - a yearlong celebration that will honor printed circuit board (PCB) designers throughout 2006 - at the 10th anniversary PCB Design Conference East 2005 (October 10-14, Manchester, NH).
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Libra Installs New Selective Soldering Machine
Increasing efficiency, reproducibility, and automation
October 27, 2005
Libra Industries installed a state-of-the-art selective soldering machine from Vitronics Soltec. This provides a number of advantages, including increased efficiency and reproducibility and the ability to employ traditional and lead-free on the same line.
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New Patents Lift Speedline Technologies’ Total Above 400
Company continues aggressive drive for innovation
October 26, 2005
As the recent award of seven new U.S. patents lifts Speedline Technologies’ total above 400, the company continues its aggressive drive to innovate and improve the semiconductor manufacturing and PCB assembly processes.
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MACK Technologies Announces New Acquisition
141,000 sq. ft. Facility in Melbourne, Florida
October 26, 2005
MACK Technologies announced the acquisition of their previously leased facility in Melbourne, FL. Since October 2002, MACK has been utilizing the site for manufacturing after Solectron was purchased by MACK Technologies, Inc.
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Hover-Davis To Offer Intelligent Feeding Solutions
Based on Cogiscan Smart Material Control technology
September 22, 2005
Hover-Davis and Cogiscan announce the second phase of their long-term strategic partnership. Under a global OEM re-selling agreement, Hover-Davis will start offering Cogiscan RFID hardware and software applications.
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Micro Dynamics & Win Wood Named Tenke Award Finalist
Program recognizes technology innovation and leadership
September 22, 2005
Micro Dynamics Corporation (MDC) and Win Wood, MDC vice president of strategic programs, have been named as a finalist for a 2005 Tekne Award, Minnesota’s annual awards program that recognizes superior technology innovation and leadership.
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ZESTRON America to Participate at New England Lead-free Seminar
Delivering expert knowledge on lead-free related cleaning issues
September 13, 2005
ZESTRON America will be featured November 2 in a lead-free seminar hosted by MPS Associates at the Westford Regency in Westford, MA. In collaboration with industry partners ZESTRON will deliver expert knowledge on lead-free related cleaning issues.
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Universal Instruments Exhibiting at ATExpo
Polaris Assembly Cell and Polaris Junior on display
September 02, 2005
Universal Instruments will be exhibiting at the Assembly Technology Expo (ATExpo) show this September 27-29 (booth #1123), in conjunction with SMTA International at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
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Libra Industries Allies with Engent, Inc.
Providing advanced manufacturing solutions
August 25, 2005
Libra Industries announces the formation of a strategic alliance with Engent, Inc. The partnership allows Libra to bring Engent's next generation process development capabilities to market.
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UP Media Group Announces PCB East 2005 Conference Program
10th anniversary conference and exhibition for PCB professionals
August 15, 2005
UP Media Group announced the conference program and event schedule for the 10th anniversary PCB East 2005, a conference and exhibition for printed circuit board (PCB) engineering, design, and manufacture professionals.
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New Rep in Northwest US for Indium Corporation
L.E.T.S. to sell Indium’s extensive lines
August 10, 2005
Indium Corporation announced that Lusher Electronic Technology Sales (L.E.T.S.) NW has become its newest representative, responsible for sales and service in the northwest U.S. territory (Oregon, Washington and Idaho).
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ZESTRON Meets New RoHS and WEEE Guidelines
Cleaning agents free of all hazardous materials
August 10, 2005
ZESTRON announces that it is fully prepared to meet the new hazardous substances (RoHS) and waste disposal (WEEE) guidelines. For over 15 years, ZESTRON has actively been avoiding the use of any hazardous or dangerous raw materials.
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Samsung Electronics Expands Cogiscan MSD Control System in China
Strategic investment in control system across Suzhou factory
August 10, 2005
Samsung Electronics Computer Co. is announcing a strategic investment to expand their existing Cogiscan Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) Control System across their factory in Suzhou, China.
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Knowledge in Process Leaders Comment on SMT Manufacturing
Assembly issues in new Speedline Technologies blog
August 08, 2005
Knowledge in process leaders will comment on semiconductor manufacturing and PCB assembly in a new blog by Speedline Technologies. The blog will share industry-leading insight, technical know-how, and personal observations from the company’s top experts.
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Soldering Technology International Changes Company Name
STI Electronics to better represent developing technical expertise
June 30, 2005
Soldering Technology International has officially changed its name to STI Electronics, Inc. President and CEO David Raby says that the word
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In Remembrance of Ron Daniels
A true friend and gentleman
June 30, 2005
The SMTA has lost a good friend, active association member, and a dedicated volunteer. Ron Daniels died unexpectedly on June 4th. I first met Ron over 20 years ago when he was editor of Circuits Assembly magazine...
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Indium Corporation To Exhibit at SEMICON West
Featuring semiconductor and specialty solder materials
June 16, 2005
Indium Corporation will be exhibiting their newest products for the semiconductor and power semiconductor assembly industry at SEMICON West on July 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
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RiverSide Electronics Earns Recertification
Eastman Kodak Company Supplier Program
June 07, 2005
RiverSide Electronics has been recognized as a Certified Supplier to Eastman Kodak Company for the second year in a row. RiverSide provides electronic manufacturing services (EMS), primarily printed circuit boards, to Kodak Health Imaging.
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Polyonics Receives Export Champion National Award
The power of exporting high tech, high value label materials
June 03, 2005
On April 27, Bruce Smith, Polyonics president, and chairman Jim Williams went to Washington, DC, to receive the Export Champion National Award of 2005 by the Small Business Administration.
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Sanmina SCI Switches to ZESTRON® For Underside Cleaning
Significantly reducing number of solder balls per board
May 24, 2005
Sanmina SCI recently replaced IPA in their existing underside cleaning process with ZESTRON® SW. The key reason for the switch was to significantly reduce the number of solder balls per board to comply with the IPC-610 standard.
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Micro Dynamics and Logic Announce Merger
Combined expertise for new offerings for OEMs
May 17, 2005
Micro Dynamics and Logic Product Development announce a merger offering product development and manufacturing services from initial product concept and design to volume production and fulfillment.
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Hover-Davis' Semiconductor Feeding Solutions Group
Flexibility and significant reduction in assembly costs
May 12, 2005
Hover-Davis established the Semiconductor Feeding Solutions Group to focus on the proliferation of bare die beyond traditional single die packages and the blurring between component level and board level assembly.
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Cogiscan RFID Smart Feeder Selected by Positron Technologies
Component inventory tracking and machine set up validation
May 06, 2005
Positron Technologies selected Cogiscan for a complete system for component inventory tracking and machine set up validation on all their SMT lines. The Cogiscan RFID Smart Feeder technology is installed on the Fuji CP6 and IP3 machines.
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Speedline Helps Electronic Manufacturers Optimize New Processes
Advanced Development Group’s offerings detailed on new web site
April 28, 2005
Speedline Technologies’ Advanced Development Group assists manufacturers in the PCB assembly and semiconductor industries investigate, develop, and optimize emerging technologies that they’re considering for future implementation.
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ZESTRON® America Announces New Sales Representation
MPS Associates in New England and MarTec in the southeast
April 28, 2005
ZESTRON® America, a leader in cleaning processes and services, is pleased to announce new sales representation across the eastern US by MPS Associates in New England and MarTec in the southeast.
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