Industry News

Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES collaborate to advance high-density memory technology

Editor — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The first IC manufacturer to join imec’s R&D program on emerging memory technologies, GLOBALFOUNDRIES completes the value chain of imec’s research platform, which fuels industry collaboration from technology up to the system level. GLOBALFOUNDRIES is joining a team with a leading fabless company (http://www2.imec.be/be_en/press/imec-news/qualcomm2013.html) and several worldwide equipment suppliers providing the complete infrastructure necessary for R&D on STT-MRAM.

STI Electronics, Inc. offers training courses at new location in Warner Robins, GA

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:54:00 +0000

STI Electronics, Inc. offers a wide variety of electronics assembly and solder training courses, ranging from commercial to high-reliability requirements including NASA for through-hole, surface mount and cable/harness assembly, as well as staking and conformal coating. STI is an IPC Approved Certification center for all currently available courses (IPC-A-600, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC/WHMA-620). Most courses can be customized to meet a specific need or requirement and can be conducted at a customers’ site, STI’s facility in Madison, AL, or the new Warner Robins, GA location.

IPC offers enhanced PCB library documentation with IPC-7351 Land Pattern Standard

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has teamed up with PCB Libraries, Inc. to provide updated library documentation and more powerful PCB library tools to support users of IPC-7351, Generic Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard. IPC-7351B now incorporates the new PCB Libraries Footprint Expert, a land pattern calculation tool that includes a library of more than 5,000 components. This library documentation conforms to the engineering rules established within IPC-7351B.

Pektron Group Ltd enhances production with six additional Hitachi High-Technologies Sigma Mounters

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Following several years of sustained and unprecedented growth, Pektron Group Ltd enhances its production capacities with important investment in upgrading two production lines to include six Hitachi Sigma Series machines. This increases the total number of Hitachi placement systems to fourteen on site at Pektron’s Derby (UK) manufacturing facility.

ACD’s Test Department recognizes long-time employee

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

ACD, a supplier to the electronics industry, announced Khoi (Henry) Dao’s five-year anniversary with the company. Henry has been a Flying Probe Test Operator at ACD since 2008.
Henry is always willing to help out in other departments and is very dependable. He is instrumental in providing ACD’s customers with confidence in receiving a quality, defect-free assembly. This is accomplished by the use of both single- and double-sided testers.

Digicom Electronics debuts redesigned website

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Digicom Electronics, Inc., a technology and quality-driven electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, announces the availability of its new, multi-faceted website. The website features video clips of each process stage, articles, and information to assist those seeking an EMS in making a more informed selection. Digicom specializes in turn-key electronics manufacturing solutions for small to high-volume production, complex prototypes, PCB assemblies, and complete box-build systems.

ESCATEC appoints Johan Halling as general manager of ESCATEC's high volume production facility ...

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:00 +0000

ESCATEC has announced the appointment of Johan Halling as General Manager of ESCATEC Electronics Sdn, Bhd. and ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd. in Penang, Malaysia, effective now. Based in a purpose-built, 10,000 square metre facility in the Free Trade Zone, the two operations employ over 900 people and produce millions of products every year for a wide range of customers around the world.

3CEMS wins Best Partner Award from ASUS

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

3CEMS has received the Best Partner Award 2013 from ASUS for its continued commitment to excellence in manufacturing of ASUS desktop. This award has been consecutively given to Amertek Computer, one of the plants in 3CEMS group located in Shenzhen, China since 2010.
“We are very proud of our long-term partnership with ASUS since 2009”, said Su Ching Ma, vice president of 3CEMS Group. ”We are honored to have received the recognition from ASUS for delivering the high level of customers’ satisfaction.”

Invotec Group appoints new sales account manager for the South East

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Invotec Group, Europe’s manufacturer of time critical, high technology PCBs, is pleased to announce that John Fitzpatrick has joined the company in the position of Sales Account Manager with responsibility for the South East region.
With over 25 years’ experience working with OEMs and CEMs, John has an in-depth understanding of customer requirements, from component to complete system level, across a range of market sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defence, security, rail and electronic manufacturing.

Marufur Rahim joins Dymax as R&D manager

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Dymax Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Marufur Rahim as R&D Manager. In his new position, Marufur will report to Stephen LaCroce, Director of Technology, and will manage the R&D Adhesives Laboratory, oversee manufacturing support, and establish new product development programs and objectives. He will be responsible for planning, budgeting, and implementing approved research and development activities as necessary for new product development, coordinate interdepartmental activities, and provide support to sales and application engineering.