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Global SMT & Packaging APP, BLOG, PODCAST, Websites, Newsletters, Magazines, Videos and Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTUBE) are a regular source of information about worldwide trends in the PCBA – Printed Circuit Board Assembly, EMS – Electronics Manufacturing Services, ASM – Advanced Semiconductor Materials, 3D Printing, SMT – Surface Mount Technology, OTS – Open Technology Solutions, SFS – Smart Factory Solutions, IPC – Institute for Printed Circuits. These sources also give you exclusive access to CEO interviews, webinars, white papers, new products, panel discussions and videos interviews from trades shows / conferences / tech open days / networking. If necessary, your subscription can be cancelled at any time!
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Episodes
Surf-Tech continues to grow and expand its services
11/27/2024
Stephen Eggart explains how Surf Tech is now branching out into box-build as customers demand a more integrated service. The company has seen an uptick in business recently from a variety of industry verticals.
Duration:00:03:42
Kurtz Ersa HR600XL offer faster setup and superior rework results
11/25/2024
Kurtz Ersa's HR600XL Rework System can handle large 5G boards up to 24" x 50". The system comes fitted with an auto-scavenger. The HR600 uses IR convection on the top and bottom, reducing the need for component-specific nozzles. It has up to 8 thermocouples to monitor the profile across each component and across the board.
Duration:00:03:08
DATEST face the increasing challenges in a multidisciplinary world
11/24/2024
Rob Boguski describes both sides of the DATEST business. One side is contract testing and inspection with high-end equipment for small- to medium-sized manufacturers who do not possess that capability in-house. The other side of the business is advanced root cause analysis of products that have failed in the field.
Duration:00:09:47
NSW discuss their unique 'squeezable" dispensing technique for advanced packaging
11/22/2024
NSW manufacture micro-dispensing systems for advanced packaging applications. NSW have a unique "squeezing" method of dispensing type 6 solder paste. This method does not deform the solder balls, which is particularly important in heterogeneous integration packages.
Duration:00:12:36
The challenges and successes of the Austin American merger with Aqua Klean Systems
11/19/2024
Todd Rountree talks about the integration between Austin American and Aqua Klean Systems. The culture in both companies is similar, but some of the manufacturing techniques are different. Over time they will integrate best practices and techniques from both companies. Rountree certainly found the Californian legislation quite challenging - it has been quite a steep learning curve. On the upside, there has been an upside among the customer base, where inline customers are adding batch cleaners for some areas.
Duration:00:07:07
TEKNEK release their new TEK BC40 inline cleaner
11/18/2024
Teknek launched their new in-line board cleaner, the TEK BC40. The bare PCB cleaner is normally positioned before the stencil printer to ensure that PC boards enter the assembly process in a clean state.
Duration:00:08:32
Absolute EMS wins 2 awards and gains ITAR Accreditation during SMTAi
11/15/2024
Absolute EMS is a state-of-the-art manufacturer based in Santa Clara, CA. They have a reputation for producing hi-rel assemblies for space, aerospace, military and medical. At SMTAi they confirmed their most recent accreditation, they are now ITAR registered. Jayne Carthy also announced two awards, for customer service and the most improved smart factory.
Duration:00:04:06
ANDA was a three-category winner at the Global Technology Awards
11/13/2024
Anda won three different categories in the Global Technology Awards 2024 for Potting, Plasma Systems and Dispensing Systems.
The Potting System uses vacuum to remove bubbles or air gaps from the process.
The plasma system removes oils and contaminants from the substrate while creating greater surface tension for conformal coatings. Anda offer both open air plasma and vacuum plasma systems.
Anda's dispensing system is a fast, five-axis system running on linear motors, with a wide range of valves and applicators.
Duration:00:06:26
AIM Solder promote REL61 Tin Silver paste for greater reliability
11/12/2024
Gayle Towell explains how AIM's REL61 alloy offers greater reliability with better microstructure than SAC305. The alloy is a SnAgBi available in type 5 and type 6 bar, wire or paste formats.
Duration:00:06:46
AMTECH streamline their process using vapor phase
11/7/2024
Amtech is a small CEM based in Troy, MI which is a high-mix, small-medium volume contract manufacturer. Vapor Phase has enabled greater flexibility and quicker setup during product changeover.
Duration:00:09:59
Impossible Objects technology is more revolution than it is evolution
11/6/2024
Winners of two Global Technology Awards, the CBAN 25 3D printing system has developed considerably in recent years, both with the size of the 3D jigs and assemblies it can produce and the production speed. Likewise there is continued research across the polymers used in the process to add new properties. The latest research has involved experimenting with conductive inks to create traces within the polymer.
Duration:00:08:03
Seika Machinery introduce a new range of Japanese strain gauges
11/6/2024
Seika Machinery introduce a range of strain gauges to measure stress across bolts and other materials used in PCB assembly.
Duration:00:07:38
BTU's Aurora reflow oven offers sustainability and lower running costs
11/5/2024
Bob Bouchard talks about the success of the Aurora reflow oven platform and how the various energy saving and flux management tools are contributing towards the sustainability of the reflow process.
Duration:00:06:17
StenTech promote their new Bluprint nanocoating in Mexico
10/17/2024
StenTech have developed a unique nanocoating called Bluprint that is applied using Vapour Phase Deposition and lasts for the life of the stencil.
Duration:00:05:26
South Tek Systems discuss the rising demand for nitrogen generators
10/17/2024
Jim Vicarro describers how increasing miniaturisation is driving the necessity for nitrogen in the reflow process. Nitrogen generators provide a more stable, repeatable, sustainable process, which in turn increases reliability and yield.
Duration:00:07:43
INDIUM focuses on reliability and sustainability using LTS
10/16/2024
Alfonoso Herrera discusses the benefits of their Durafuse low-temp solder. Herrera also discusses how manufacturers can eliminate the need for wave soldering using low-temp solders.
Duration:00:06:56
Koh Young have an experienced team on the ground in Mexico
10/14/2024
With a large installed base of over 2,400 inspection machines in Mexico, Heriberto Cueves, Mexico Sales Manager discusses the support infrastructure and his aspirations to grow sales to 2,800 in the near future.
Duration:00:05:04
Hanwha launch the highly flexible HM520F pick and place, mounter
10/14/2024
Hanwha Automation introduce the XM520F pick and place mounter, which places a larger array of larger, heavier components, with up to 100 newtons of placement force, while maintaining the flexibility to place smaller components and devices.
Duration:00:05:01
ANDA expand their offering in Mexico
10/7/2024
Anda is moving to new offices in Guadjalahara, expanding their services and equipment ranges in Mexico. Carlos Barassa talks about a new machine that combines dispensing and coating on the same platform.
Duration:00:06:56
StenTech promote their new Bluprint nanocoating in Mexico
10/4/2024
StenTech have developed a unique nanocoating called Bluprint that is applied using Vapour Phase Deposition and lasts for the life of the stencil.
Duration:00:05:26