The Choice of Publication for the Electronics IndustryFLEXIBLE AUTOMOTIVEELECTRONICSMANUFACTURING FORMASS CUSTOMISATIONHOW CLOUDMIGRATION IMPACTSMANUFACTURING AGILITYAND EFFICIENCYHOW INNOVATIONIS CHANGINGRFID ANTENNAMANUFACTURINGmeet the ceoSimon Fried, CBO, Director &Co-Founder of Nano DimensionFeature InterviewsDavid Brakenwagen – Chief Sales and Marketing Officer,NEO TECH| NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE smttoday.com

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welcometo smt todayWelcome to the latest edition of SMT Today! issue, which gives a more in depth introduction to the exhibition and showcases some of the exhibitorsThe Team have not long returned from a very successful taking part in this year’s tradeshow, in its’ own separateSMTAi Show in Chicago, where we had the pleasure of publication (16 pages). This also contains some relevantmeeting Mr Jeff Kennedy, their newly elected President, technology today articles and advertisements inside,and Tanya Martin and her team who organised the event specifc to the show. These are out now, and can beso efficiently. SMT Today were also an official sponsor of collected at any of the entrances into the electronicathe SMTAi Golf Tournament, held the day after the show, exhibition.where a lot of networking - and looking for lost balls -took place. SMT Today will be attending electronica and will be located in Hall A3 Booth No #525, where we are lookingThis issue of SMT Today contains a brief introduction to forward to meeting up with contributors and readers, oldelectronica being held in Messe Muenchen, Germany and new, to discuss additional services SMT Today canfrom 8th – 11th November. We are very fortunate to have offer, and also welcoming any feedback/questions youour Director’s Spotlight on Mr Simon Fried CBO, Director may have about our magazine and marketing services.and Co-founder of Nano Dimension, who explains thebenefits and technology behind 3D Printing. We also The next issue of SMT Today will be released in Februaryhave a Technology Today Feature from Mr Robert Even, and will feature a showcase on IPC APEX Expo. If youMaterials Manager, Nano Dimension on How Innovation would like to advertise with us or have any articles,Is Changing RFID Antenna Manufacturing, Part II of news or high profile press releases that you wouldElectromechanical Migration from Dr Helmut Schweigart like included, please don’t hesitate to contact me atand Ms Sandra Pilz from Zestron Europe and a Case [email protected]. The deadline for both editorialStudy on 3D Inspection by Mr Matthias Muller from and advertising for this issue is 13th January 2017.Goepel Electronic, plus much more. Along with our usualexciting New Products, Industry News and Red Carpet May we take this opportunity to thank all ourSections, we also have a full roundup of SMTAi Chicago. clients and contributers for your ongoing support throughout 2016, and wish all a Merry ChristmasWe are trying something different this time, and have and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!created an electronica supplement to this SMT TodayWendy Tindle, EditorEmail: [email protected]: wendy-smttodayCall: +44 1292 834009Page 4 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

magazine contacts...Editor Wendy Tindle Advertising Enquiries NEXT EDITIONDesign [email protected] To enquire about available advertisingWebsite +44(0)1292 834009 opportunities, please contact: February’s edition will skype: wendy-smttoday focus on APEX [email protected] (show/technology). BBD Creative bbdcreative.com +44(0)1292 280022 smttoday.com inside this issue... 6 Shows/Events Electronica 20166 8 Director Spotlight Interview with industry experts Electronica 2016 Mr Simon Fried, CBO, Director and Co-Founder of Nano Dimension 10 Technology Today8 10 Industry experts share their knowledge Director Spotlight Technology Today - 10. 3D X-ray inspection at InnoSenT – the highest quality from Göpel Electronic department store doors to top of the range cars 42 24. Flexible Automotive Electronics Manufacturing for Mass Customisation Industry News - New Appointments 28. Interview with David Brakenwagen Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, NEO TECH 32. How Innovation Is Changing Rfid Antenna Manufacturing Achieving New Levels Of Efficiency And Flexibility 36. How Cloud Migration Impacts Manufacturing Agility and Efficiency 38. SMTA International 2016 Concludes Successfully 40. Electrochemical migration - origin and prevention of field failures / Part II 14 Industry News 44 What’s happening in the world of electronics New Products 48 Red Carpet28 Interview with David Brakenwagen Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, NEO TECHArticles appearing in this magazine do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or the publishers. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information published. No legal responsibility will be accepted by the publishers forloss arising from articles/information contained and published. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publishers.

electronica 2016 november 8th - 11th THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY AT ELECTRONICA 2016 FROM DATA SECURITY TO AUTONOMOUS DRIVING by SMT TODAY EDITORIn the future, mobility will be shaped by developments in automotive The conference schedule is available online. Theelectronics: Smart lighting, autonomous driving and connected electronica Automotive Conference enjoys thevehicles—to name just a few catchwords—are closely related to support of Hamamatsu, Infineon Technologieselectronic components and software developed around the world and NXP.now and in the future. electronica, the World’s Leading TradeFair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications to be New technologies in automotive electronicsheld in Munich from November 8–11, 2016, will shed light on thelatest developments. Experts will also discuss the industry’s latest The conference’s topics are also reflected inchallenges and developments at the Automotive Conference and the the program of the electronica AutomotiveAutomotive Forum. Forum. Whether it comes to partially or fully autonomous driving, new interior and exteriorAutomotive electronics is on the rise around the day before the fair begins, leading managers light functions or improved connectivity: Newthe world: According to the German Electrical and experts will meet at the electronica Automotive technology is changing the development worldand Electronic Manufacturers’ Association Conference to discuss the industry’s key issues. in the automotive industry more dramatically than(ZVEI), global demand for semiconductors for The main topics of this year’s lectures are safety, ever. That is why the Forum not only presents theautomotive electronics was worth nearly 35 billion automated driving and interior electronics. Steve latest solutions and products from the industry’sdollars in 2014. Today, electrical and electronic Nadig from Daimler Trucks North America has various sectors, but also gives visitors a look atcomponents account for 30 percent of an agreed to give a keynote address on “Autonomous the challenges of increasingly interdisciplinaryautomobile’s production value—with an upward Trucks: A Global Perspective.” In another keynote collaboration in the future. In more than 130 eventstrend. The ZVEI expects the industry to grow at address titled “Automotive meets CE,” Dr. Ludger including panel discussions, technical lectures anda rate of 4.5 percent over the next five years. No Laufenberg (Kostal) will explain how autonomous roundtable discussions, participants will find outwonder, because according to the association, 80 driving is effecting interior electronics. And Dr. what current market and technology topics arepercent of innovations in automobile manufacturing Reinhard Ploss (Infineon Technologies) will examine moving the industry. An up-to-date schedule forare driven by microelectronics and software. the current role of electronics in the automotive the Automotive Forum is available online in fair’s industry in a keynote titled “Semiconductors as event database.Expert knowledge at the electronica Automotive a key enabler for the transition of the automotiveConference industry.” Another conference highlight is the Exhibitors present the latest technology concluding discussion on “The Secure Connected“Automotive” will be a focal point of electronica (Self-driving) Car.” The participants in that As always, exhibitors from around the world areagain in 2016. More than 800 exhibitors from this roundtable discussion are Dirk Wollschläger (IBM), expected to have a number of innovations onsector have already registered for the fair. All in Lars Reger (NXP Semiconductors Germany), Dr. display. For example, semiconductor specialistall, more than 2,800 companies will present their Thomas Wollinger (ESCRYPT) and Manfred Bauer NXP invites visitors to take a test drive into theproducts and services at the fair. On November 7, (Flexera Software). future. In cooperation with Siemens, Honda and other partners, the company will present technologies that prevent accidents, reduce traffic and CO2 emissions and make drivers’ lives easier. They are based on high-resolution radar systems the size of a stamp and compact communication devices in the vehicle that communicate with intelligent traffic lights and signs in real time. Cyber security is also a focus topic. Renesas will provide some excitement at its stand with the electric-drive Artega sports car, which showcases a range of applications driven by its versatile and scalable R-Car, RH850 and RL78 products. With Renesas’ comprehensive infotainment demo, visitors will be able to view a panorama using multiple displays and see how the application seamlessly moves between and across the monitors. They will also see how augmented reality boosts safety and convenience with an ADAS demo, which shows the surround view around the car based on Renesas R-Car SoCs and features an overlay of mirror and driver monitoring. www.electronica.de bseshoemfuoluoapeOwtpguculcnnateradrzomfsoiwniueennenl!ciolctauanrPage 6 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATUREinterview with Mr Simon Fried, CBO, Director andCo-Founder of Nano Dimensionby SMT TODAY EDITOR 3D PRINTED ELECTRONICSFounded in 2012, Nano Dimension Ltd. is focused on the researchand development of advanced 3D printed electronics, including a3D printer for multilayer printed circuit boards, and the developmentof nanotechnology-based conductive and dielectric inks, which arecomplementary products for 3D printers.Our SMT Today Editor recently caught up with Mr Simon Fried, CBO,Director and Co-Founder of Nano Dimension, on the lead up toelectronica 2016. Simon Fried - Director, Co-FounderQ. Simon, can you give our readers some new functional materials that expand the range of electronics manufacturing include bringing thebackground on your professional career rapid prototyping and manufacturing applications, traditionally outsourced part of the PCB andto date? as well as speed improvements that are creating electronic circuit manufacturing process in-house, better breakeven opportunities. Furthermore, we to shorten development cycles and to achieveA. Well it isn’t what you would expect of someone are seeing software being developed to support cost savings. The Nano Dimension DragonFlyappearing in SMT Today. I have spent most of increasingly complex additive manufacturing 2020 3D Printer opens up a whole new worldmy professional career as a strategy, risk or applications. of opportunities for designers, R&D labs, andmarketing consultant, which has meant exposure educational institutions. With traditional PCBto a very broad range of industries from whisky Electronics has yet to benefit from this additive prototyping, turnaround times of weeks or evento automotive to financial regulation. manufacturing revolution but it is ripe for change. months for multiple iterations while perfecting a design can wreak havoc on time-to-market. TheQ. What first got you interested you in 3D Q. When / What made you decide to put DragonFly will help cut the time to market forPrinting development? plans in place to start up Nano Dimension? new products to just days or hours, while also speeding iterations.A. When working on projects for companies in the A. The four founders of the company were lookingautomotive and solar sectors as long ago as 2008, for the right niche to develop a professional 3D “As with traditional 3D printing,I saw the impact that 3D printing was having on printing platform for, and we were convinced the logical place to start wasR&D. Now, my hopes that additive manufacturing of the suitability of additive manufacturing for with rapid prototyping, and forwould break out of the lab and onto the factory electronics. As with traditional 3D printing, the electronics this means printedfloor are being realized. Additive manufacturing logical place to start was with rapid prototyping, circuit boards (or PCBs).”can directly impact on-time delivery, productivity, and for electronics this means printed circuit boards (or PCBs). Several new technological It also means greater efficiency and frees quality, innovation, costs and developments, particularly in materials science designers, giving them more time and flexibility IP security. but also in inkjet technology, came together to to perfect their designs before production. enable this work. Q. What changes have you Q. Do you think additive manufacturing will seen in 3D Printing over “When working on projects for eventually replace mass production in the companies in the automotive electronics industry? the years? and solar sectors as long ago as 2008, I saw the impact that A. Mass market high volume manufacturing isn’t A. There’s been a shift 3D printing was having on R&D. going to be under threat any time soon. On the from an immature Now, my hopes that additive other hand, 3D printing makes rapid prototyping new technology that manufacturing would break out and perhaps small batch manufacturing much was ‘wow cool,’ of the lab and onto the factory easier as it doesn’t require outsourcing, cutting floor are being realized.” out the usual overseas vendor. Additionally, the to this current phase ability to manufacture virtually any circuit geometry where a whole range of Q. How do you see 3D Printing becoming a will lead to the development of completely new industries from medical, stable part of electronics manufacturing? non-planar designs that may be more suitable dental design, architecture, for small scale production. It’s a question of aerospace and industrial A. The main benefits of using 3D printers for how much value you can print into the circuit. production are really putting For example, rather than designing a product 3D printing to work. We are seeing a wave of new 3D printing solutions opening the doors to new applications. This includes hardware innovation driven by targeted applications,Page 8 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

around the electronics that must fit inside, it will It is We are currently looking tobe possible to design based on factors such as true that expand our relations with distributionergonomics and aesthetics. If the end product there already partners worldwide. It’s crucial to provide excellentis worth more to the user, perhaps it will grow to are some interesting service and technical support. For example, wehave a role in manufacturing also. 3D printers in the market have signed an agreement to collaborate with capable of including some FATHOM, one of the leading 3D printing serviceQ. Can you tell our readers what it takes to conductive traces by embedding companies in the US.3D Print a circuit? basic wiring or extruding conductive filaments however, the end result of these We have also filed more than 12 patents related toA.Developing systems for true 3D-printed types of printing techniques is a lower-resolution, materials, system, printing process and software.electronics involves creating exceedingly precise point-to-point and less conductive trace that This helps us strengthen both our position in thehardware with three axes: X, Y and Z. It also may be suitable for hobbyists but not so much market as well as protect our intellectual propertyrequires using advanced functional materials. for professionals. Higher resolution and higher portfolio. In addition, we are collaborating withWe’ve developed specialty, conductive nano- conductivity that meets the needs of professional several universities to develop additional features,particle inks and dielectric inks that work with the electronics requires more advanced printing materials and services.DragonFly 2020 3D Printer, as well as specialized solutions and materials.software that ties it all together, including the ability Simon, it sounds like you have very excitingto effortlessly convert standard PCB Gerber design Q. Is there any application of 3D printing times ahead. We would like to wish you andfiles—which are designed for 2D manufacturing beyond PCBs that particularly excites you? Nano Dimension every success for the future,environments—into 3D printable files. and we thank you for your time. A. The DragonFly 2020’s main focus is the multi-This allows for the 3D printer to print the substrate billion-dollar market for complex multi-layer PCBs www.nano-di.comto the required thickness, leave or fill holes where for prototyping. However, electronic circuits arevias are required, and more. There is no need for everywhere, and the system is suitable for adrilling, plating or etching so it is a truly additive diverse range of applications besides PCBs. Aszero-waste process. Software for the design and the non-planar implementations evolve it will bevalidation of freeform circuit geometries isn’t yet exciting to see the uses it is put to.readily available in the marketplace but will openup further electronics design abilities. Q. What is your long-term vision for the business?Q. Nano Dimension has made its firstdeliveries of the Dragonfly 2020. What makes A. Our goal is to maintain a competitive advantageyour product different? by developing more materials and adding features to the printing platform. WeA. Yes, we are pleased to be on track with the want the DragonFly system toinitial rollout of the DragonFly 2020, and our first be as productive and user-customers in Israel and the U.S. were very eager friendly as possible.to get their hands on the printer!The DragonFly is unique in that it is the first –and currently only – 3D printer designed for theproduction of professional multi-layer PCBs andcircuits. You can build up a PCB, layer after layer,no matter how complex the geometries. To dothis, we have brought together various cutting-edge technologies in the materials space, inkjetprinting space and software area. All thesetechnologies are very finely tuned inorder to get the performance thatis required of a professionalPCB or circuit.

TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURE 3D X-ray inspection at InnoSenT – the highest quality from department store doors to top of the range cars BY Matthias Müller, Public Relations Manager, GÖpel ElectronicIn 19 9 9 a start-up specialising in specific, radar based solutions was smallest of chips has also become commonplacefounded in the Franconian town of Donnersdorf, situated between in day-to-day operations. Four SMD automaticSchweinfurt and Bamberg. Today that company is one of the largest placement machines ensure a wide range ofmanufacturers of radar based sensors and systems for the automotive variants even in large quantities, meaning thatand industrial sectors. InnoSenT also offer production services for even large assemblies up to 460mm x 460mmprototypes and large-scale production. In order to ensure the highest can be processed. The soldering process takesquality in their own electronics production the company uses a 3D place in full convection nitrogen reflow ovens.X-ray system from GÖPEL electronic. If required, inline vacuum soldering is available for minimising air pockets in cooling surfaces, for example.Modern cars are going through rapid technological All electrical components are manufactured in- “The environment can be house so that reliable quality and high flexibility monitored without contactdevelopment. Connectivity, autonomous driving in electronics manufacturing can be guaranteed. using electromagnetic waves, The company also offers contract manufacturing virtually unaffected by lightingand the internet of things are just some of the and customer specific prototype manufacturing conditions, weather conditions across the whole production process, beginning and dirt. For years these drivingcurrent buzzwords in the automotive sector. This with design and material selection through to final assistance systems have been the assembly in the system. However, the focus is preserve of the top of the rangeis great for InnoSenT, developer and manufacturer on the manufacture of radar systems across a vehicles.” total of three production lines. A wide range ofof sensors which monitor blind spots, lane components are manufactured using the SMD,change assistants and distance warning devices.The company started out making radar basedautomatic door openers, such as those found inmost office blocks and department stores. In 2006the company moved into the automotive sectorto capitalise on its huge potential as safety, forexample, increased in importance. The particularlyuseful feature of radar technology is that is itunaffected by external influences. In contrast tooptical systems, such as infrared or cameras,radar sensors do not rely on good visibilityconditions. The environment can be monitoredwithout contact using electromagnetic waves,virtually unaffected by lighting conditions, weatherconditions and dirt. For years these drivingassistance systems have been the preserve ofthe top of the range vehicles. Rapid technologicaldevelopment and a growing volume market meanthat radar systems are being produced in greaterquantities and at increasingly lower cost. Whetherit’s an economical, mass-produced product oran expensive special development, the qualityrequirements are equally high in the automotiveindustry. For this reason product control andquality assurance is done 100 percent in-house. Image 2: radar sensor componentsImage 1: radar sensor for monitoring THR and THT processes, sometimes in mixed InnoSenT use a broad spectrum of testing vehicle surroundings assemblies. Batch sizes are between 1 and methods. This starts with solder paste printing 10,000 pieces. In 2015 a total of around 3.5 which is inspected inline three-dimensionally. million circuit boards were manufactured, from the After the assemblies have been assembled and classic FR4 assemblies with large components soldered their functionality is tested using inline for power supply and signal processing through AOIs, in-circuit tests and function tests. In order to 8 layer high-frequency assemblies made from to obtain the highest possible test coverage ceramic mix substrates. The complexity of the and to meet the automotive industry’s quality requirements InnoSenT has recently started also assembly varies depending on the model. In using a 3D X-ray system to inspect double-sided high-frequency ranges there is generally a assembled circuit boards. GÖPEL electronic’s narrow spectrum of components with, on the X Line·3D was chosen as a standalone solution one hand, bare dies (semiconductor devices) within the production process in order to manage made from ceramic mix substrates and, on the the inspection tasks for two production lines. other, can capacitors, coils and connectors. ThePage 10 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURE Image 3: X Line·3D X-ray system in InnoSenT’s production linefeature continued...“Complex assemblies with BGA and QFP Image 5: Creating a test programme in the X-ray systemcomponents and concealed solder joints madethe purchase of a 3D X-ray inspection system and polarity. Using X-ray as the primary inspection other choice than to choose GÖPEL. The facts thatabsolutely essential,” says Udo Müller, manager of technology has the advantage of inspecting the our specific requirements could be met and thereInnoSenT’s SMD Centre. “The depth of inspection solder joint without interference from reflections was on the spot support confirmed our selection.”has significantly increased since we did. We or shadows which means a significantly lowerfocus mainly on the solder joints of gullwing level of pseudo errors. First and foremost the X Line·3D meets the highconnections, measuring trapped air in heat sinks standards required in the automotive sector.under QFNs and measuring the solder cross-over GÖPEL electronic was chosen as the X-ray As required, it can deliver early detection ofon connectors. Traditional AOI technology is no system supplier in the first instance due to their serial defects in the high volume sector and souse to us in these situations.” Even 2D and 2.5D performance against various benchmarks. minimise rejects. This means that InnoSenT isX-ray inspection systems quickly reach their limits. Through close collaboration with partner HELLA perfectly equipped for a promising future in theGÖPEL electronic’s X Line·3D records solder joints the contract was awarded to the system from radar sensor business in both the industrial andin layers. Integrated reconstruction procedures Jena. GÖPEL electronic is responsible for X-ray automotive sectors.analyse the individual layers and thus give reliable inspection at numerous global locations forfeedback on the quality of THT or BGA solder automotive supplier HELLA. And they have shared www.goepel.comjoints. It is not just the reliability of the test results their positive experience. “The transparency ofthat takes centre stage. The high throughput of the software, the usability of the system and theproduct assemblies for the volume market makes innovative technology left us, in principle, with noit imperative that cycle times are observed. “Thetest time is crucial. A full X-ray inspection of a250mm x 200mm surface including additionalintegrated AOI tests was a prerequisite whenselecting a supplier,” said Udo Müller. The specialthing here is that the X-ray inspection is used asthe primary test for solder joints and AOI is used asa secondary test to look at character recognition Image 4: X-ray image with topoView visualisation at the verification stationPage 12 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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Industry News Keep up to date with what’s newNEW APPOINTMENTSTesting Veteran Dennis Griffin Phil brings over 30 years of experience within the 2005 as a quiet, intelligent, eager-to-learn individual.Joins Controltek’s Growing Electronics Assembly business, having previously He became the best PCB designer in the historyDesign Engineering Team worked for a number of leading edge technology of the company over the next 10 years. We have providers, including the last 14 years as Sales leveraged his self-taught wealth of IT knowledgeA 28-year veteran of the electronics testing and Business Development Manager with JAS. and programming ability over this past year. Hisindustry, Mr. Griffin has spent much of his career skills and dedication to the company will never behelping large-scale manufacturers like Celestica, Mike Nelson of Etek Europe also states that ‘Phil taken for granted. William’s return to design in aCND, and Murata align and integrate their testing has a proven track record’, and that ‘we welcome management role is exciting for all of us. We knowand manufacturing processes. He hopes to Phil in to the Etek group’. ‘Phil brings a wealth of that he will have a tremendous impact on shapingbring the expertise gained in those high-volume knowledge and experience particularly with the the future growth of our design team.”environments to meet the needs of the customer Juki range of SMT Placement equipment, hisbase and unique product mix at ControlTek. knowledge of the industry, drive and enthusiasm, Libra Industries continues to invest to provide can only benefit us all.’ customized manufacturing solutions to help makeTest development has long been a priority at its customers more competitive and improve theirControlTek. In addition to adhering to ControlTek’s Regarding his appointment to the Etek group, profitability.current test processes, methods, and systems Phil comments;Dennis will also be tasked with recommending and www.libraind.comimplementing improvements to further refine and ‘I have known Etek since it was formed almost 10expand ControlTek’s Electronics Test Engineering years ago, I am delighted to be joining the new PDR Americascapacity. organisation, and looking forward to the challenge Alfred Freire of growing and expanding the Etek brand.’“We are always looking for new ways to ensure PDR Americas Appoints Newthe quality of our customers’ finished products,” ‘Etek already has a fantastic product range & by National Account Managersays ControlTek President Andy LaFrazia. “That adding Juki to the product range can only benefitmeans that discovering new, more effective ways Etek, Juki and most importantly our customers.’ PDR Americas has announced the appointmentto test effectively and efficiently is always a priority www.etek-europe.com of LM Instruments throughout VA, WV, MDfor us. Dennis’ knowledge and experience will help and DE. LM Instruments is a manufacturers’us continue to evolve our test capabilities so our Libra Industries representative firm, specializing in the automationcustomers will be successful.” William Redmon and instrumentation industries.www.controltek.com Libra Industries Promotes New “PDR is very pleased to have the opportunity to Etek Europe Ltd Design Manager from Within work with Alfred and the team at LM Instruments,” Phil Stokes said Dave White, CEO of White Industrial Libra Industries is pleased to announce the Corporation, parent company of PDR Americas.Etek Europe Ltd is pleased to promotion of William Redmon to Design Manager. “His experience, professionalism and reputationannounce the appointment of Based out of Libra Industries’ Dallas facility, Redmon for putting the interest of his customers first is aPhil Stokes as Sales Manager has been with ACD, now Libra Industries, for more major plus for us.”to the Etek Group. than 11 years. LM Instruments’ qualified team of engineers isWith the recent announcement that Etek Europe Previously, Redmon was the company’s Senior dedicated to improving its customers’ processes.Ltd. will be taking over all Sales, Service, and Spare Systems Analyst. He is a self-taught hardware The team at LM Instruments has been providingparts business for Juki Automation Systems (JAS), systems and code developer, IPC-CID (Certified quality equipment and measurement products forfor the UK & Ireland, Phil is seen asan integral part Interconnect Designer). He commented, “I love my more than 30 years. www.lm-instruments.net.of the new operation. job because no day is ever the same. Each day I PDR Rework Systems remains at the forefront am presented with new challenges and situations, of rework technology by providing air nozzle free which really helps me stay focused and interested. systems with advanced in-process control features I also enjoy being able to be creative on the job.” and visible light that takes the guesswork out of rework www.pdr-rework.com/americas. Steve Schwaebler, Libra Industries’ Vice President of Operations, added, “William joined us back inPage 14 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

With each issue we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latestindustry news from around the globe. SMS Electronics and mid-size EMS markets make him the perfect component storage and drying solutions to Graham Shaw addition to manage the next stage in our reach electronic assembly OEMs and EMS across all and strategic sales growth plans.” sectors including Automotive, Medical and LifeSMS Investment in People www.smselectronics.co.uk Science, Consumer and Semi Conductor markets.Continues with their New Chiefof Operations Appointment SolderStar Morgan comes with a wealth of experience having Chris Williams spent more than 30 years in the electronicsNew Chief of Operations Role Created Signifies assembly equipment and materials business. HisAnother Step to Achieving SMS’s growth and SolderStar Appoints a New roles have been varied and include functions indevelopment Plans. Business Development engineering, service, sales and marketing whereSMS announced the appointment of Graham Manager in line with their he has operated at senior levels on an internationalShaw as the company’s Chief of Operations Global Expansion base as well as working with business start-ups.(COO). Mr. Shaw brings more than 40 years of He is a member of the institute of directors (MioD)experience senior management in the Electronics Chris brings with him over 15 years’ experience and alumni of Yale CEO Leadership institute. HisManufacturing Service (EMS) industry and will in the electronics’ industry, including his most vast experience will be of huge benefit to theplay a strategic role in positioning SMS as a recent position at BOFA International where he Totech organization.technological leader within the market and was responsible for sales in the UK and Ireland www.superdry-totech.comindustries that they serve. as UK distribution and OEM Manager. Previous toCommenting on his appointment, Mr. Shaw this Chris managed hundreds of accounts for OK Unigen Corporationadded, “SMS has built a strong reputation in the International in both the UK and Nordic regions. Kristen YoungUK and within the markets it serves for becoming With a successful history in sales, business andan integral part of their customer’s operations. management in the electronics industry, Chris will Unigen Hires Industry VeteranTheir success shows that their personal approach help in SolderStar’s global development plans, as Director of Sales for EMSand focus on people, processes and technology including introducing the newest innovations to ourare important business differentiators.” already developed sales base as well as working to In this role, Kristen is responsible for growing expand our reach to customer’s across the world. the EMS portion of Unigen’s business for bothwww.smselectronics.co.uk Chris Williams said: “SolderStar has the vision and the Newark and Vietnam factories. Additionally, ability to adapt and change to meet current and she will focus on developing and maintaining SMS Electronics emerging client needs and are at the forefront of long-term business relationships, and will act Jeff Clifford innovation within the industry. I am very pleased as a liaison between customers and Unigen to be a part of a company that has established to deliver the highest quality product in a verySMS Appoints Well-Known itself to be a leader in its field and has a unique competitive market.Industry Figurehead Jeff team of dynamic and experienced individuals. IClifford as New Head of am looking forward to implementing the business Unigen is focused on growing the EMS portionBusiness Development strategy of the company and helping to build the of its business, and currently has three factories: brand globally.” Fremont, Calif.; Newark, Calif.; and Hanoi VietnamSMS has also announced the appointment of www.solderstar.com to meet all the demands from NPI to high-volumeJeff Clifford as the company’s Head of Business production PCBA and system box build.Development. Mr. Clifford brings more than 20 years Super Dry Totechof experience in the EMS industry and will hold a Terry Morgan Kristen has 26 years of experience in the valleykey strategic role in sales and marketing as well as working in the electronic distribution, supply chainmanaging key customer and supplier relationships. Terry Morgan appointed at and EMS industry. She joins Unigen from RocketAndrew Maddock, company CEO, stated that Super Dry Totech as Sales EMS where she also was the director of sales.several members of his extended network have Manager for Dry Tower During her career, she has successfully grownworked with Mr. Clifford when he was at other revenue by generating a loyal customer base,companies. “We recognize the value he brings to Reporting to Jos Brehler CEO, his role will focus and she brings a strong network of customersour team,” Mr. Maddock said. He added that Mr. on supporting direct sales of integrated centralized and suppliers in the valley to Unigen.Clifford’s “contacts and experience in both large “We are pleased that Kristen has joined the Unigen Executive team. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in business development. We expect her to have a significant impact on the growth at Unigen,” stated President and CEO Paul Heng. www.unigen.com

industry news continuedAIM Appoints Manufacturers’ Cogiscan Partners with Siemens Each MYDATA Feeder Repair Kit includes aRepresentative, Canada PLM Software to Provide a precision machined aluminum side cover plate Complete Industry 4.0 Solution with cover tape plow pre-installed, a new springAIM Solder is pleased to announce the for Electronics Manufacturing and matching screws for reassembly. This isaddition of Starbord Technologies Inc. as its the only repair option for these feeders on themanufacturers’ representative for AIM’s complete Cogiscan Inc., the leading Track, Trace and market and provides significant cost savings inline of solder assembly materials in Canada. Control (TTC) solutions provider for the electronics comparison to purchasing replacement feeders.Starbord Technologies will support and assist AIM manufacturing industry, is partnering with With each broken feeder, customers are throwingcustomers within this region in finding suitable Siemens PLM Software to provide a complete away money. Thanks to the introduction of theproducts for their soldering needs. manufacturing software solution to enable Industry new Feeder Repair Kits, customers can expect 4.0 for Electronic Manufacturers. much higher durability combined with significantBased in Eastern Canada, Starbord Technologies cost savings and reduced waste.Inc., has over 60 years of manufacturing and The Cogiscan suite of TTC solutions includessales experience in the PCBA industry. Starbord world-class material control, traceability and TTC The new MYDATA Feeder Repair Kits can beTechnologies’ proven commitment to providing analytics to achieve significant improvements installed by the customer, eliminating the needthe highest quality of service coincides with in visibility, quality and productivity. Siemens for worn/damaged feeders to be sent in to CountAIM’s mission and sustains AIM’s commitment PLM Software is a world-leading provider of On Tools for repair. This new system also allowsto excellence. This new partnership is a valuable product lifecycle management and manufacturing users to repair feeders with broken finger tabs. Thecontribution to AIM’s extensive network and operations management software for all industries, robust all aluminum construction of the new feederreinforces AIM’s value-added philosophy of including the out-of-the-box SIMATIC IT Unicam side cover plate means greater strength and moreproviding top-notch support to its customers eMES solution for electronic manufacturing. durability. All components are precision machinedworldwide. Together, Cogiscan and Siemens will help replacements for the original parts using high companies realize innovation by optimizing their quality materials and industry leading coatings.“We’re pleased to announce this new partnership processes, from planning and development Count On Tools guarantees the functionality of thewith Starbord Technologies,” said Andy Dolan, through manufacturing, production and support. parts included in the repair kits in the equipmentAIM’s Vice President of Sales. “We have total and the ability to extend the lifecycle of worn orconfidence that AIM customers will be provided Cogiscan is the industry leader in Track Trace damaged feeders.with exceptional service and support.” and Control technology, with the largest library of machine interfaces due to their unique partnerships www.cotinc.comwww.aimsolder.com with all major equipment vendors. SIMATIC IT Unicam (the Siemens Manufacturing Execution System for electronics) makes use of this proven technology to provide all of the specific material control functions while collecting complete and accurate data from every machine and process.CalcuQuote Announces “We are very proud to partner with a leading Essemtec’s FOX Offers Hassle-Integration with Newark manufacturing solutions provider such as free Manufacturing of 2.5Delement14 Siemens,” stated Vincent Dubois, Cogiscan Co- Assemblies – Learn More at the founder. “This announcement is aligned with our Upcoming SMTA ExposCalcuQuote and Newark element14 have mission to enable seamless factory automationintroduced a direct integration allowing electronics through collaboration with leading equipment and Essemtec, the Swiss manufacturer of productionmanufacturing services (EMS) companies using software providers.” systems for electronic assembly and packaging,CalcuQuote to query Newark element14’s supply has announced plans to exhibit the new FOXdatabase for contract pricing and real-time “Siemens PLM Software is committed to creating Compact Pick-and-Place Machine at the SMTAavailability. partnerships to help enhance the end-user New England Expo & Tech Forum and the SMTA experience of our customers,” said Andrew LA/Orange County Expo & Tech Forum, bothUsing CalcuQuote’s Materials Costing module, Swiecki, Head of Partner Processes and Software on Thursday, November 3, 2016. The NewEMS companies connect to Newark element14’s & Technology Partners, Siemens PLM Software. England Expo will take place at the DCU Centerapplication programming interface (API) and search “We are pleased to work with Cogiscan to provide in Worcester, MA, and the LA/Orange Countyfor manufacturing part numbers (MPNs) in a Bill of open, integrated solutions that help to improve the Expo will take place at The Grand Event CenterMaterials (BOM). CalcuQuote then returns Newark productivity of our mutual customers.” in Long Beach, CA. The FOX measures only 88 xelement14’s availability, as well as the customer’s 109 cm and it can accept PCBs up to 406 x 305contract pricing for those parts. www.cogiscan.com mm. Components with sizes from 0201 (imperial) up to 33 x 80 mm can be placed, optionally up“CalcuQuote is a great channel for Newark Count On Tools Extends Special to 80 x 80 mm.element14 to bring our excellent selection of Pricing on MYDATA Feederelectronics components to market,” said Kate Repair Kits FOX is the first machine in its class with linearFacklam, eProcurement Manager, North America motors and a mineral cast frame, providingat Newark element14. “With this new integration, Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider exceptional speed, stability and accuracy,Newark element14 customers will have immediate of precision components and SMT spare parts, and making it perfectly suited for use in smallaccess to contract pricing and availability, offering has announced that it has extended the special production environments. It places 4500 cphexceptional speed to market capabilities.” introductory pricing on all MYDATA Feeder Repair (IPC9850A) with accuracy of 50 µm @ 3σ. Kits through the remainder of the year. The special“Having a direct partnership between Newark pricing began in May and will be effective through Essemtec’s FOX can be fitted with a dispenseelement14 and CalcuQuote will be extremely December 31, 2016. valve for SMD glue or solder paste for hassle-valuable to electronics contract manufacturing free manufacturing of 2.5D assemblies. FOX(ECM) companies,” said Chintan Sutaria, CEO also features Essemtec’s award-winning softwareof CalcuQuote. “Newark element14’s move ePlace found on the Paraquda, Cobra andto integrate with CalcuQuote will allow their Scorpion platforms.customers to price their assemblies quickly, easilyand more accurately, and will be mutually beneficial www.essemtec-usa.comfor both Newark element14 and their customers.”www.calcuquote.comPage 16 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

industry news continuedEuroplacer Appoints New and I want to express my appreciation for your Stratus Technologies Is Now anDistributor in India whole team!” Official KYZEN DistributorPick & place equipment manufacturer Europlacer Great Lakes Engineering strives to give customers KYZEN is pleased to announce an exciting newhas appointed Bergen Associates as its exclusive what they need, on time, mistake-free, and at a partnership with Stratus Technologies, a leaderdistributor in India. Bergen Associates is part fair price. The company is continuously looking to in surface preparation and a distributor of KYZENof the Bergen Group – a significant player in the future and improving its process, expanding specialty industrial cleaning products.the Indian electronics market with 30 years of markets, and finding new and innovative productsindustry experience. to provide customers. As an active KYZEN partner, Stratus TechnologiesThe new distributor in the subcontinent recently will promote, sell and support KYZEN’s full rangeexhibited the Europlacer iineo platform at the busy Great Lakes Engineering boasts many capabilities of high-performance cleaning products throughoutProductronica India 2016 show in Bangalore, including laser cutting of thin foils, photo the United States – including Aqueous andattracting a great deal of interest from both chemical machining, metal etching, Electro- Solvents chemistries and Corrosion Inhibitors.existing and potential Europlacer customers. Forming of thin Nickel stencils and parts, photo Additionally, Stratus Technologies will now draw“It was clear that these industry professionals plotting, engineering services, squeegee blade on KYZEN’s technical resources in support.were very pleased to see our collaboration with manufacturing, and are is a proud distributor forBergen,” says International Sales Manager Steve Henkel products, including solder paste. The Based in Connecticut, Stratus TechnologiesFarragher, adding: “We look forward to a long and company also has a large jewelry/decorative has been serving the industrial market for overfruitful relationship with the Bergen team across business that is growing quickly. ten years. Recognized as a leader in surfacethe territory.” preparation, Stratus Technologies offers an Its expertise in manufacturing thin foil metal parts extensive line of equipment, parts, and supplies. Members of the Bergen Associates team at and surface mount stencils is second to none, The company’s main goal is to match a customer’s Productronica India and Great Lakes Engineering’s turn times and application with the most efficient equipment to customer service lead the industry. do the job effectively. To complete the offering,Bergen Associates has a strong presence in the now KYZEN industrial cleaning products will alsoSMT equipment supply market, with a portfolio that www.greatlakeseng.com be available.includes other Tier 1 products. The Bergen Groupis headed Mr Rajinder Kaura, a prominent and well- Juki Automation Systems Presents Stratus is a full line distributor of Abrasive Airregarded individual in the Indian electronics sector. Horizon Sales with Top Three Rep Blast Equipment, Wheel Blast Equipment,www.europlacer.com Awards Vibratory Tumbling Equipment and parts Cleaning Equipment, providing standard off-the-shelf Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc. presented equipment as well as customized Semi-Automated Horizon Sales with three of its ‘Representative of to Fully Automated Systems. the Year’ awards for 2016. Bob Black, President and CEO of JAS, Inc., presented the award to “We are pleased to have the Stratus Technologies Dave Trail, Principal, Horizon Sales, at the recent team working on behalf of KYZEN in the awards banquet held during the Juki Americas Northeast,” said Chuck Sexton, KYZEN’s Industrial National Sales meeting that took place at Juki’s Global Product Line Manager. “KYZEN is focused facility in Morrisville. on the critical juncture where science and care converge to bring world-class technology and This is the seventh consecutive year that Horizon service to our customers. Stratus Technologies Sales has earned the award for highest sales. shares our passion about adding value to our Additionally, Horizon Sales also received awards customers’ operations, and we look forward to for highest printer sales and highest selective working together.” solder sales. KYZEN® is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries. www.kyzen.comGreat Lakes Engineering, Inc. The team at Horizon Sales Libra Industries Reports GrowthIs Unsurpassed in Customer Following the Acquisition ofService “Horizon had another great year offering the full Texas EMS Provider range of Juki products and our customer baseGreat Lakes Engineering has prided itself on has embraced the full product line once again,” Libra Industries is pleased to announce the one-providing exemplary service to customers for commented Trail. “We have had much success year anniversary of the acquisition of ACD, basedmore than 30 years, and the company knows it penetrating the small shops and the larger shops in Richardson, TX. With the new Dallas facility,is succeeding when it receives a heartfelt ‘Thank as well, and both have continued to agree that Libra Industries has seen increased revenuesYou’ from a satisfied customer! the Juki products and support staff are the best and captured a greater share of the electronics in the industry. This terrific customer acceptance contracting market over the past year.“There isn’t enough time in a day to tell you how has allowed us to once again rise to the top ofmuch I, or should I say WE, appreciate your team,” the Juki sales organization.” Libra Industries has seen steady growth due towrote Jason Cook, Sr. Process Engineer-Circuit its ongoing dedication to investing in people,Board Solutions, Ducommun Incorporated. “This www.horizonsales.com quality systems, and the latest manufacturingweek I requested two one-day turns for stencils.Oh, and that’s not all! I just got done requesting www.jukiamericas.comand providing data for a stencil that is beingrequested for Saturday delivery. It’s 3 p.m. on aFriday and your team is going to provide us witha stencil for tomorrow morning! This is amazingPage 18 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

Committed to ExcellenceFor 40 years, Biamp Systems has been manufacturing the “Biamp continues to select Juki because they best supportbest audio hardware for the pro-AV market. Around the world, our goals of high throughput and short lead times, plus theyaround the clock, Biamp equipment delivers, manages, and rovide the needed exi ilit ith their uic chan eoverenhances sound; and now it delivers low-latency, 4K net- capabilities. Their greatest strength is the support andworked video. Juki helps them do it. Their newest addition of responsiveness of their people. From sales, service andJuki RX-6 placement machines enables Biamp to continue setup, Juki goes the extra mile.”to do what they do best: experiment, tinker, and to make theimpossible actually practical. Andrew Edgren, Manufacturing Engineer – Biamp Systems www.biamp.comCall Juki today to learn more about our outstanding reliability, service and support. www.jukiamericas.comGlobal Headquarters American Headquarters European HeadquartersTokyo, Japan Morrisville, NC, U.S.A. Solothurn, SwitzerlandTel: (+81) 3 3480 1111 Tel: (+1) 919 460 0111 Tel: (+41) 32 626 29 29Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

industry news continuedtechnology and processes. The acquisition of Libra Industries Takes Its SPI of Manufacturing Excellence in AutomatedACD has resulted in a synergistic relationship, and Speed and Accuracy to the Next Optical Inspection. The award will be presentedenabled Libra Industries to expand its capabilities Level to David Bennett, President of MIRTEC Europe,and customer offerings. during a ceremony taking place on Wednesday, Libra Industries has also announced that is has 21 September at the Bangalore International Rod Howell, CEO, and Steve Schwaebler, completed the installation of its new Omron CDK Exhibition Centre during productronica India. VP of Operations VP5200-V Solder Paste Inspection system. The system was installed at the Libra Industries’ Mentor “We are honored to have won a 2016 Best ofFrom its four state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and the company plans to install a second Industry award from Electronics Maker,” saidfacilities in Northeast Ohio and now Texas, Libra system at its Dallas facility in the near future. Bennett. “Earning more than 30 industry awardsIndustries serves a diverse base of industries Libra Industries now benefits from high-speed for our technologically advanced inspectionsuch as medical, military/aerospace, industrial inspection with an industry-leading speed of solutions lets us know that we are on the rightand LED lighting. The company seeks customers 9,400mm2/sec. The VP-V series is specially path to providing our customers with the bestwho require customized solutions with technically designed to achieve a higher speed of inspection quality products and services available today.”sophisticated manufacturing and quality to meet the needs of high-speed production lines,requirements. In order to do so, Libra Industries such as Libra Industries’. Successfully launched last year, the EM Besthas worked hard to earn an impressive array of Industry Awards celebrate excellence in theof certifications and registrations such as ISO The VP5200-V uses the company’s patented, market. Now in the second year, the awards9001:2008 and ISO 13485-2003, FDA, UL, proven Color Highlight system which delivers honor the leading performers in the industry thatCSA and ITAR. superior solder joint illumination by providing 3D drive the industry forward, and provide them with information from a 2D image. This Color Highlight a platform to showcase their achievements andLibra Industries’ CTO Completes system utilizes RGB LEDs in a dome configuration product successes. This will help in furthering theMVP Upgrade / Training which ensures consistent inspection regardless growth of the electronics industry, challenging of component angles. The 3-CCD camera used technology to reach the next level. The EM BestLibra Industries is pleased to announce that Scott in the system enhances solder shape recognition of Industry Awards are organised by ElectronicsFillebrown, CTO, recently completed upgrades accuracy by obtaining three times the information Maker.and training on the MVP Supra E AOI system in of a conventional 1-CCD camera.its Mentor facility. The Supra E is a leading AOI With inline detection, mounting faults at the initial MIRTEC focuses on advancements within thesolution for SMT manufacturers. stage, which make up 70 percent of the total, can electronics manufacturing industry and continues be detected early on. The VP5200-V provides Libra to invest in Research and Development, using Scott Fillebrown Industries with high accuracy and repeatability state-of-the-art optics, lighting, laser and 3D to support the inspection of ultra-fine Pads. The technology to develop the industry’s mostThe system offers superior defect coverage and system’s repeatability of height inspection is technologically advanced inspection solutions.cost effectiveness in a single package. MVP’s within 1µm at 3σ (height standard jig), and the This, combined with a talented sales and supportQuad-Color technology provides the ability to repeatability of volume inspection is within two team, has resulted in the company’s continueduse multiple angles of light to determine solder percent at 3σ (CKD’s sample PCB). expansion of market share. Now, with the addeddefects from a single image without the need Libra Industries continues to invest to provide convenience of direct sales, MIRTEC expectsfor other techniques. Configured with a 5 MP customized manufacturing solutions to help make to further reinforce its business as well as itscamera, telecentric optics and our Linear Motion its customers more competitive and improve customer service.Technology, the Supra E provides faster inspection their profitability.times while increasing inspection capabilities. www.libraind.com MIRTEC Europe prides itself on its businessThe Supra E provides the highest reliability through philosophy of providing customers with the highestthe use of MVP’s linear motion technologies, thus MIRTEC Europe Wins “Best of quality products and services at competitiveremoving the mechanical stresses of standard Industry” Award pricing, and recognizes that customers are thestart/stop motion systems. Additionally, the Supra source of future growth and, as such, strives for aE provides world-class, efficient, cost-effective “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,” has strong, reliable and long-term partnership baseddefect coverage. won an EM Best of Industry Award in the category on trust and respect. www.mirtec.com NEO Tech Offers Microelectronics Miniaturization for Medical Implantable Device OEMs NEO Tech, a leading provider of manufacturing technology and supply chain solutions for brand name OEMs in the industrial, medical and mil/aero markets, announced that its highly miniaturized electronic manufacturing capabilities are being deployed in advanced implantable devices and electroceuticals for the medial industry. Advanced implantable devices such as neuro stimulation devices, drug pumps, cochlearPage 20 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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industry news continuedimplants, sensors and wireless communication NEO Tech earned the award for its consistent reels for the job, Lectronics’ Technicians havefunctions require advanced microelectronics. excellence and performance as a key Raytheon the capability to automatically dispense all of theNEO Tech has the experience and capability to supplier, achieving high marks on quality, cost material needed to run an assembly at the pushsupport OEMS which are pushing the technology and delivery performance. NEO Tech is a supplier of a single button. Since the three Fortressesboundaries of implantable solutions. of high-reliability substrates and precision microelectronic assemblies for many of Raytheon’s communicate directly to the Juki SMT lines, whenImplantable medical device manufacturers make advanced defense programs. a reel starts to run low on a line and the low-leveluse of NEOTech’s microelectronics capabilities alarm goes off, these towers will automaticallythrough services such as: The supplier award was presented to NEO Tech dispense the replacement reel. by Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) “I am very excited to expand to a third fortress,”• Miniaturization by use of microelectronic high division, which specializes in air and missile commented Scott Sober, VP Operations. “Thisdensity packaging technologies defense, large land- and sea-based radars, new unit will continue to improve Lectronics’ and systems for managing command, control, efficiencies with respect to minimized kitting• Interactive DFM/DFT communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, and setup time, reducing material at the SMT surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR). It also machines as well as ensuring proper storage of• Electrical, mechanical, and thermal analysis produces air traffic management systems, sonars, com-ponents.” torpedoes and electronic systems for ships. www.lectronics.net• Development of electrical, functional andenvironmental tests that support high-reliability “I am proud of our team members in Carlsbad TRI Receives 2016 Global Technologymanufacturing and Chatsworth, CA locations and recognize that Award for TR5001 SII ICT their daily efforts are a key element to winning thisN E O Te c h ’s m e d i c a l m i c ro e l e c t ro n i c s prestigious award for the last three years straight,” Test Research, Inc. (TRI), a leading test andmanufacturing sites are ISO13485:2003 certified. stated Sudesh Arora, NEO Tech President and inspection system provider for the SMT industryMicroelectronic capabilities include: Chief Executive Officer. “All of us at NEO Tech announces that the company’s new generation ICT thank Raytheon for honoring us with the award tester, TR5001 SII Series, received a 2016 Global• Wafer & Die Processing and for the lasting business partnership that Technology Award at a ceremony held during the extends back over 25 years.” 2016 SMTA International show in Rosemont, IL.• Die attach using a variety of epoxies and other www.NEOTech.com TRI is one of the preeminent suppliers of test andmaterials inspection systems for the electronics industry Saline Lectronics Procures Its in China and around the world. As the only total• Placement capability of all device types including Third Juki Fortress for High- solution vendor — with SPI, AOI, AXI, MDA,RF and MMIC devices Volume Assemblies ICT and• Automated wire bonding including gold and Saline Lectronics, Inc., a leading electronics FCT systems — TRI focuses on integratedaluminum wedge, and gold ball bonding contract manufacturer, recently purchased and production quality management and providing in-stalled its third StorageSolutions Fortress valuable data for Industry 4.0 manufacturing.• Custom microelectronic packaging, including (ISM2000XL) from Juki. The Fortress is designed The TR5001 SII multi-core in-circuit tester offersmultichip packaging (MCP), multichip modules for optimal management of larger dimension high-throughput parallel board testing and an(MCM), power modules, chip-on-board (COB), reels. Now, Lectronics’ three Fortresses will store advanced feature set, including high accuracychip-scale-modules (CSM) all of the necessary material to run high-volume measurement, multiple routable serial ports, fast assemblies that the company manufactures programming and debugging, and advancedThe microelectronic assembly and test services regu-larly. DUT overdrive protection. Designed for extensiveare carried out in NEO Tech’s cleanrooms. This compatibility, the new ICT tester is a great upgradearea, as well as the main production areas, Since the installation of its first two Fortresses, option for current TRI ICT customers.feature complete environmental controls. The Lectronics has experienced huge time savings by www.tri.com.twcompany has experience providing microelectronic reducing the time spent trying to locate parts asmanufacturing services for a wide variety of well as quality improvements. With the Fortress,implanted medical applications, including: there is no longer the risk of any human-error selecting the incorrect part ensuring that the• Neuro stimulators incorporating high I/O, custom correct reel is available during production runs.ASIC chip-on-board technology for a high levelof integration and miniaturization The ISM2000 Fortress offers the flexibility to support a combination of 7” reels from 8mm to• Implantable RF transceivers that operate at 400 16mm in height, 13”/15” reels up to 44mm inMHz ISM band for implantable medical device height as well as JEDEC trays. The ISM2000 usescommunication and programming a patented multiple outlet system that allows for the simultaneous extraction and insertion of up to• Microelectronics for cochlear implants 27 reels at a time. The outlet system also supports the extraction of a single reel in quick fashion.• Bion devices used for stimulation and sensing Rather than having to locate material within aNEO Tech Earns Prestigious stock room and manually pick the necessaryRaytheon Supplier Award forThird TimeNEO Tech, also announces that it has wonthe Raytheon IDS Supplier 4 Star Award forperformance throughout 2015. The award waspresented to the company during the IDS SupplierConference that took place in Danvers, MA. Thisaward marks the third consecutive year that NEOTech has won the award.Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems businessinstituted the annual Supplier Excellence Awardsprogram to recognize suppliers who have providedoutstanding service and partnership in exceedingcustomer requirements. Award candidates arejudged on certain criteria, including overall quality,on-time delivery and demonstrated commitment tocontinuous improvement. NEO Tech was one of 82companies recognized by Raytheon’s IntegratedDefense Systems business for 4-Star honors.Page 22 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

The future of electronic manufacturing

TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURE Flexible Automotive Electronics Manufacturing for Mass Customisation By Ms Oumayma Grad, Marketing Communications Manager, Yamaha Motor IMCar manufacturing - the birthplace of mass production – is now program are readily to hand when required. Anyat the forefront of progress towards greater individualisation, and tools or other consumables needed to completesimilar changes are affecting other consumer and industrial sectors. changeovers are kept conveniently close to theElectronics manufacturing practices, in particular, are changing to point of use. Moreover, efficient replenishmenthandle an increasing number of product programs per line. of empty feeders is vital to ensure continuous operation. A Kanban system, managed by aThe Automotive Industry and High- small batch sizes to keep materials flowing dedicated logistics operator, is often used toVolume Manufacturing through the supply chain and avoid stockholding ensure needed components are brought to the expenses. The batch sizes can range from a line at the right time.Today’s sophisticated mass production few units for low volume products up to abouttechniques, many of which originated in the 30 or more for higher-volume items. As a result, Linking machines on the lineautomotive industry, have provided the key frequent product changeovers are needed on directly with automatedto delivering complex products at affordable surface-mount assembly lines to meet the car component storage towersprices. Lean manufacturing has evolved from makers’ short-term build requirements. It is allows the machines tothat foundation to enable higher productivity and important for electronics assemblers to minimise alert the storage systemgreater cost-effectiveness by eliminating waste the time taken to accomplish these changeovers, automatically whenthroughout the supply chain. The automotive in order to deliver on time against tight schedules replenishment is needed.industry continues to drive manufacturing and to maintain productivity.innovation, as customers demand better Kanban is just one of the aspects that canperformance and more features in an affordable Minimising changeover times calls for careful be improved upon by using the high level ofpackage tailored to meet their desires and planning on three levels: strategy, logistics and automation now available to help cut changeoverpreferences. Moreover, pressure to deliver new technology. times to the bare minimum and ensure optimumand more exciting choices on a frequent basis productivity with the least possible operatordemands extremely fast time to market and is Strategy, Logistics and Technology intervention. Linking machines on the line directlyshortening the overall product lifecycle. with automated component storage towers At the strategy level, conditions for success are allows the machines to alert the storage systemA 2014/15 report by Germany created by organising manufacturing resources automatically when replenishment is needed.Trade and Invest predicts the so as to minimise the number of changeovers The storage system retrieves and presents theglobal automotive electronics needed to meet overall production targets. required components at exactly the right timemarket will exceed $300 billion Individual business units of a large Tier-1 supplier, to be taken to the machine, with no humanby 2020. for example, tend to be focused on specific intervention required. types of assemblies, such as instruments andOn-board electronic systems offer solutions for displays. Moreover, assembly lines within the In addition, individual machines such as screenmeeting many demands of today’s customers, factory may be dedicated to one or a small printers and mounters can provide specialand are at the heart of important safety features number of customers. Going further, each line on-board features that help guide operatorssuch as tyre pressure monitoring, stability control, may be reserved for a small number of product through the changeover. Some examples includebrake assist and emergency-call. The latest types and assigned only to assembling the top- verification of the solder paste, squeegee andinnovations in connected infotainment and side or bottom side components. In this way stencil fitted on the screen printer, or automaticAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) some manufacturers may be able to reduce the conveyor-width change and re-positioning ofincluding autonomous driving modes continue to number of boards built on any one line to two or support pins inside the mounter during auto-increase the value share of electronics in today’s three, although there may be several variants in program changeover.cars. This is currently about 40% in high-end any one family. Ultimately, a given line may beconventional vehicles, or as much as 75% in required to assemble boards according to 20 Making the Most of Sof t wareelectric or hybrid vehicles. Industry analysts see or more programs. Assistancethis trend continuing to accelerate. A 2014/15report by Germany Trade and Invest predicts the A Kanban system, managed by a From a higher-level perspective, assembly-global automotive electronics market will exceed dedicated logistics operator, management software that links all machines in$300 billion by 2020. is often used to ensure needed the line helps coordinate and manage product- components are brought to the setup and changeover processes, and alsoAdvancing Automotive Electronics line at the right time. enables electronic manufacturers to monitor equipment status, access diagnostic information,These conditions present tremendous After minimising the number of changeovers and collect quality and traceability data.opportunities for electronics manufacturers, required, the next aspect to consider is to ensureincluding Tier-1 equipment providers, high-tech those changeovers can be accomplished in the The Yamaha Factory Tools SMT Assemblyspecialists, and Electronic Manufacturing Services shortest possible time. Efficient logistics on the Management software is one example of a line-(EMS) businesses. Although overall volumes are factory floor have a key role in this, by ensuring wide suite of tools that addresses programming,high and the product mix remains relatively low, that any new items such as the printer mask and setup, line monitoring and traceability to allowJust In Time (JIT) lean manufacturing demands replacement feeders required for the following lines to be managed efficiently from a remote desktop.Page 24 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATUREfeature continued...Data programming tools provide help to Figure 2. Line-control software can allow Conclusionaccelerate New Product Introduction (NPI) and monitoring and control of equipment frommaximise efficiency. With the growing diversity multiple vendors, from a single location in the Today’s automotive electronics industry isof automotive electronic systems, and more and factory, and send mobile alerts to operators. changing, driven by pressures similar to thosemore individual variations, the number of different at work in other consumer and industrial sectors.assembly programs used on a line is rising. helping to maintain continuous operation and Customers are demanding higher-performing andManufacturing is moving towards a higher-mix avoid stoppages. The data gathered by line more sophisticated products, tailored to meetscenario than has been typical in the automotive monitoring can also be used to drive an external their needs and preferences, at an extremelyelectronics sector, and this is bringing demands display that can provide at-a-glance statistics, competitive price. And they want the nextfor increasingly frequent NPIs. such as the line working ratio, to keep supervisors generation, offering more choice, more quicklyAutomatic product preparation and program abreast of each line’s performance. than the last. A potential $300 billion marketediting tools streamline laborious tasks such as hinges on the ability to satisfy these demands.data import, reverse-engineering of CAD files Taking advantage of the consistent dataand program verification, helping to accelerate structures and communication interfaces that Manufacturing automotive electronics hasprogramming, eliminate errors and avoid trial are consistent across all Yamaha equipment historically been a high-volume/low-mix challenge,runs thereby improving both NPI time and such as the printer, mounters and inspection but things are changing. The diversity of productsproductivity. In addition, optimising and balancing stations, the Factory Tools can access all of the is increasing as car brands rely more and moretools operate from line level down to individual information available and allow complete control on electronic systems to deliver exciting newmachine level, ensuring efficient assignment of the operating modes and integrated features. features and comply with tougher legislation.of feeder positions to minimise component Moreover, as Just-In-Time lean manufacturingplacement times and automatically arrange If the line contains equipment from a single calls for lower batch sizes, manufacturers arefeeders for optimal efficiency when producing vendor, the operator may reasonably expect adopting high-mix production techniques.multiple PCB types on the same line. line-management software to be able to interact with all features of all machines in the line. In Success demands a combination Figure 1. Setup Navigation helps ensure many factories, although the printer, mounters of the right strategy, efficient changeovers are right first time. and optical inspection may come from the same logistics on the factory supplier, specialised vendors are often chosen to floor, and making best use ofDuring setups and changeovers, automatic supply equipment such as conveyors, stackers equipment technology such asnavigation software such as Yamaha’s Setup and the reflow oven. software tools to minimise setupNavigation package (figure 1) reduces the and changeover times.time spent verifying the setup and component Yamaha includes support for these types ofinformation such as LED binning, component equipment in the Factory Tools suite, thereby ABOUT YAMAHA MOTOR IMexpiry dates and storage information for moisture- enabling a true single point of control from whichsensitive devices. production managers can monitor and manage Yamaha Motor IM is a subdivision of YamahaWhile the line is operating, monitoring tools give all aspects of the line (figure 2). The software is Motor Corporation. Yamaha IM surface mountersreal-time information on line and factory-floor able to control board-width settings throughout are highly acclaimed in the market for theirperformance, operating status, and the number of the line, for example, and can automatically select “module concept” that enables them to keepparts remaining in each feeder on each machine. the appropriate reflow-soldering profile for each pace with the trend toward smaller and moreParts-remaining updates sent to the operator’s new product type upon entering the line. diverse electric/electronic parts being mountedmobile indicating when replenishment is needed, on circuit boards. Consolidating this information in a report that the supervisor Yamaha Motor IM has created a strong business can access from a desktop in the surface mounter industry that enables across the network enhances design and engineering, manufacture, sales and efficiency and allows any service to be conducted in one comprehensive problems to be identified and system. Furthermore, the Company has used solved quickly. its core technologies in the areas of servo- motor control and image recognition technology With this capability, program changeovers can for vision (camera) systems to develop solder be fully automated on detection of the incoming paste printers, printed circuit board inspection board identity scanned directly from the board machines, flip chip hybrid placers and dispensers. or from a production order sheet. This allows Yamaha Motor IM to offer a full line of machines for electric/electronic parts mounting Auto changeover encompasses selection of and propose optimum production-line makeup the correct machine programs, conveyor width to answer the diversifying needs of today’s adjustment, and repositioning of support pins. manufacturers. Setup verification automatically collects paste and setup data from the printer, and checks the Yamaha Motor IM has sales and service offices correct feeders needed to supply all the required in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and components have been fitted to the mounters. North America and provide a truly global sales Consolidating this information in a report that the and service network that will safeguard best in supervisor can access from a desktop across class on-site sales & service support for clients. the network enhances efficiency and allows any problems to be identified and solved quickly. www.yamaha-motor-im.euPage 26 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURE Interview with David Brakenwagen Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, NEO TECH by SMT today editorNEO Tech is a premier EMS provider headquartered in Chatsworth, CA. At NEO Tech, we have decades of experienceThe company is less than two years old but is quickly establishing a supporting OEMs with the design and manufacturereputation as being a quality services provider who goes the extra mile. of highly regulated products, whether it is FDAWe recently caught up with David Brakenwagen, the company’s Chief for medical or ITAR for the US defense industry.Sales and Marketing Officer, to find out more about NEO Tech: how it About half of our business is in these twowas founded and why, and what the company is poised to accomplish market segments with the rest supporting morein the future. diverse high-technology Industrial OEMs. Our culture and heritage is based in these highly reliability and regulated markets and as a result embedded throughout our employees, systems and processes.Q. David, we understand that NEO Tech is implanted in the human body, to supporting our Q. Are there additional markets you hopea fairly new company. First, congratulations many OEM customers with tailored manufacturing to enter in the near future? What key trendson a successful year. Secondly, how did the solutions for large and complex systems. NEO are you seeing in these areas that wouldcompany come together? What was the Tech offers unmatched excellence in electronics make NEO Tech a good fit?vision for creating NEO Tech? assembly and engineering solutions. A. We are expanding the breadth of the solutionsA. NEO Tech today combines the strengths What makes NEO Tech unique in the industry is we can offer into our target markets. Key to ourof three leading industry leaders: NATEL, EPIC, our ability to offer supply chain and manufacturing strategy is to be selective and maintain our marketand OnCore, each with decades of industry solutions that are complex and multifaceted but segment focus. Many EMS try to hit all marketexperience. NEO Tech embodies the proud tailored to the needs of individual OEMs in the segments, while at NEO Tech we are disciplinedheritage of our roots and captures our combined mid-market EMS space. to serve these targets. We will not be diluted byvalue proposition, which is to be the technology trying to be everything to everyone. We have beenand manufacturing partner of choice for OEMs We find our solution as a mid-tier EMS, with the successful partially by staying away from certainrequiring a complete suite of end-to-end solutions. toolset of the tier 1s – e.g. product conception markets like high-velocity consumer products. to commercial realization, capable sourcing and For example, I don’t see us making a lot of cellNEO Tech is the integration of these three supply chain architects, robust IT tools, complex phones or high velocity consumer products.successful EMS companies into one system level integration, and post manufacturingcompany. With vastly expanded capabilities, services and product fulfillment. While none of We will not be diluted by tryinga complementary manufacturing footprint, and these make NEO Tech unique, the combination to be everything to everyone..similar market sector focus, NEO Tech has been of all of these elements along with our scalabilitysuccessful in expanding our market presence and flexibility make our model unique. We are capitalizing on key trends like miniaturizationand solutions to our customer base during our of electronics for implantable medical devices.first year. Q. Besides electronics manufacturing, what OEMs need design and manufacturing support to markets does NEO Tech extend into? Would be able to commercialize the many new innovativeOur vision was to create the you say that you are more established in any medical technologies that significantly impactindustry-leading Tier 2 EMS, of these? What is the history? people’s lives. We can support these OEMs byoffering unmatched excellence helping them with concurrent engineering thatin electronics assembly and A. We offer technology service solutions in the connects their development process with expertsengineering solutions for the markets mentioned above. Market segment in manufacturing and enable them to bring newIndustrial, Medical Device, and focus is key to our business strategy. Medical products to market that are very compact andAerospace and Defense markets. and the Defense and Aerospace market in offer high reliability. Examples of things we build particular require substantial industry know-how include implanted neuro-stimulation pain reliefOur vision was to create the industry-leading to navigate the market-specific regulatory and devices and cochlear implants that enable hearingTier 2 EMS, offering unmatched excellence compliance requirements. Knowing the type of for people who benefit from these products.in electronics assembly and engineering support an OEM needs when they are buildingsolutions for the Industrial, Medical Device, devices that are US FDA regulated, for example, Q. N E O Te c h ’s m o t t o i s “ w e m a k eand Aerospace and Defense markets. We requires that all of the supporting supply chain amazing things happen.” What does thatbelieve these markets require high levels of and manufacturing processes also are compliant mean in today’s fast-paced manufacturingflexibility and scalability with a specialized set with the FDA reporting requirements. environment?of solutions not available previously. Knowing the type of support A. We want employees to maintain an innovativeQ. Can you please tell our readers what NEO an OEM needs when they are and entrepreneurial culture and challenge theTech does and what makes the company building devices that are US FDA status quo. We do this in practice throughunique from other mid-tier EMS providers? regulated, for example, requires encouraging a continuous improvement culture that all of the supporting that we deploy through LEAN practices andA. NEO Tech is an EMS market leader with a high supply chain and manufacturing employee empowerment. NEO Tech is a leader inlevel of focus on the Industrial, Medical Device, processes also are compliant the deployment of LEAN manufacturing processand Aerospace and Defense markets. We offer with the FDA reporting improvement systems, a process that is modeledproduct realization services from conceptual requirements. after the Toyota Production System. We workproduct design services to making high-reliability tirelessly to understand how to create enhancedmicroelectronic devices that are used in space or value to our customers which proactively allows our customers to improve their end market competitiveness advantage.Page 28 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATUREfeature continued...We also demonstrate “amazing things” for our reliable results within our core business of being We have also acquired several key pieces thatcustomers by continuously striving to exceed a solutions services provider. have enhanced our full service solutions set whichtheir expectations. An example of this is when allows customers to see enhanced competitiveAerojet Rocketdyne selected NEO Tech to be Q. I n t o d a y ’s e c o n o m y, s u c c e s s f u l advantages from a flexible, full service provider.their manufacturing partner on the Li-ion battery companies have had to change their We continue to look at areas of innovation andprogram being deployed to update the batteries traditional ways of doing business. What are acquisition to continue bolstering our serviceon the International Space Station (ISS). NEO some examples of how NEO Tech has had to portfolio..Tech invested in the production cell infrastructure think smarter to stay ahead of competition?to build, inspect and test the new batteries to A. Our business strategy is to offer tailored Q. As the industry continues growing andmeet stringent manned space flight requirements. solutions to the needs of each customer, which companies continue reinvesting in newNEO Tech processes were certified by Aerojet challenges us to be innovative about how we products and technologies, how will NEORocketdyne and NASA, including process manage supply chain and manufacturing. This Tech continue meeting/exceeding thesecertification of production personnel. The speed breeds a culture of innovating creative solutions to needs? What is your growth strategy?at which we were able to launch this production evolving market needs. I hear from our customershas been recognized by both our direct customer frequently who tell us they appreciate how flexibly A. The key to growth in services for high-and their downstream customer – NASA, helping NEO Tech can respond to their needs. technology OEMs is speed — especially in thethem extend the life of the ISS. support required to achieve rapid time-to-market Our LEAN leadership also is a key enabler of how with new programs. Of course, our customersQ. How broad is your customer base at we use continuous improvement culture to stay expect that we are investing in state-of-the-artNEO Tech? What advantages does this bring ahead of our competition. This is exemplified SMT manufacturing, inspection equipment andcustomers in how we have been able to improve our automation, but the key to growth and exceeding yields through focus on LEAN. One of our EMS expectations is having the right people andA. NEO Tech has more than 100 customers, sites in Mexico has improved over the last two empowering them to offer creative and tailoredand our customer base is not highly concentrated years from 2000 DPPM to below 500 DPPM, solutions to the needs of each customer.within a single market or any single customer. a 4X improvement in yield performance afterThis degree of concentration and market balance implementing the NEO Tech LEAN business In the last 12 months, we have continued toprovides a great foundation because, while there systems. Another location with exceptional expand our Engineering Services offering that isis some cyclicality to the markets we serve, the FPY with deep rooted LEAN experience is key to early engagements with our customers’defense, medical and industrial markets typically our microelectronics center of excellence in product development teams to launch newdo not follow the same cycles. Chatsworth, CA that has been able to maintain programs efficiently and quickly. Two areas are below 10 DP per million $ shipped. notable as we have enhanced our mechanicalWhen new potential OEM customers are design capabilities significantly and also investedconsidering adding a new EMS partner, they in a team that has deep experience in providingoften seek partners who don’t have too high of miniaturization technology for implantablecustomer or market segment concentration. If an electronics, an area of growth in the medicalEMS has only a few very large customers, the segment.loss of a single customer, if they are too large aportion of their business, can be very disruptive. We are committed to servicing the engineeringOur customers find NEO Tech has more than prototype needs at our customer which fuelsenough diversity to support their needs without their product stability and commercialization toany financial risk that high concentration brings. the market.Another benefit for our customers is that our Q. After speaking with you, David, it soundssize allows for us to continue investing in IT like NEO Tech’s goal is to set the standard forprocesses, capital equipment, and leading edge engineering and manufacturing services. Wetechnologies. We continue to invest in leading know that awards, as well as earning variousedge technologies which allow more efficient and certifications, help accomplish this. Can you briefly describe the company’s most recent awards and certifications for our readers? A. This year NEO Tech has been recognized by INC magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in NA, ranking number 671in the INC 5000. We also recently received the prestigious Raytheon 4 Star supplier award for performance — and this is the third consecutive year that they have recognized NEO Tech with this award. We were also awarded the SMTA Global Technology for the large contract manufacturing category. Industry groups and customers recognize the market leadership we bring to the table. In the area of certifications, of our 14 manufacturing locations we have 10 that are certified to ISO13585 for the medical industry, eight Certified to AS9100 for the aerospace market and two Space Qualified locations certified to MIL-PRF-38534 class H&K. Our high level of focus on these markets is unmatched in the EMS Industry. www.neotech.comPage 30 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURE HOW INNOVATION IS CHANGING RFID ANTENNA MANUFACTURING Achieving new levels of efficiency and flexibility By Robert Even, Materials Manager, Nano Dimension 3D PRINTED ELECTRONICS Once RFID manufacturers understood the benefits RFID technology would bring to theTechnology innovation is dramatically transforming industries market, many began researching and developingand creating a shift toward greater efficiencies. Radio-frequency new solutions for a better and less expensiveidentification (RFID) is one area where this trend is very evident, RFID production process.particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and retail,where electronics manufacturers have a strong desire to make antennas Electroplating and Electrolessmore efficiently, inexpensively and quickly. PlatingIn this article, we will highlight the different etching away layers until the desired pattern Both electroplating and electroless plating aremethods of producing RFID antennas and how is achieved (similar to the production method common, two-step manufacturing processesinnovative technology has changed the way the for PCBs). This is known as a wet chemical to replace copper etching. Both use printingRFID antenna is manufactured. process and is the most widespread, available techniques such as screen, flexographic, gravure and commercialized manufacturing technology or inkjet technology to print a base layer as aWhat is RFID? for RFID. This traditional copper etching process seed conductive trace. The trace is subsequently is popular because it is relatively easy to achieve dipped into a chemical bath where a voltage isRFID refers to wireless technology that uses a fine pitch, which translates to smaller antennas applied which electroplates the copper overradio waves to automatically identify items and low sheet resistance. the seed layer. (Debatosh Guha, 2011). In thewithin a specific vicinity. RFID technology is case of electroless plating, chemical reactionswidely integrated into applications, ranging Today, copper etching is widely are used to plate the base layer with the copper.from the transponder antenna used in tags used for manufacturing RFIDand readers to other hardware and software antennas, but it has important Unlike the traditional copper etching process,applications that require sharing, tracking and drawbacks. One prominent neither of these processes involve much wastereading of digital information. RFID technology disadvantage is the copper waste as they are selective additive processes.plays a critical role in providing knowledge and due to the subtractive nature Furthermore, seed layers need not be highlydata to its users, achieving cost reductions and used in production. During the conductive for the RFID antennas to be functional.optimizing business processes. For example, process, 50 percent to 70 percentretailers using RFID systems can track the of copper is wasted... Academic research has demonstrated thatmovement of high-value retail items. Beyond electroplating yields antennas that perform assecurity benefits, valuable data such as detailed Drawbacks of Copper Etching well as those created by copper etching.product information can be provided. With theglobal market for RFID tags projected to rise from Today, copper etching is widely used for On the downside, both of these plating processesthe current $12.6 billion in 2016 to $17.6 billion manufacturing RFID antennas, but it has important require significant upfront expenses, productionin 2018 (Statista, 2016), the 40 percent growth drawbacks. One prominent disadvantage is the floor space, two separate production steps andrate clearly exhibits the demand and benefits of copper waste due to the subtractive nature used the use and disposal of toxic chemicals. Bothsuch a technology solution. in production. During the process, 50 percent processes are not flexible to adapt to changing to 70 percent of copper is wasted (Loanna designs. Moreover, electroless plating is a slowAs its name implies, the antenna is the element Giannopoulou, 2003), driving up the cost of process and difficult to stabilize.built into the RFID reader or tag that radiates manufacturing the RFID tags. Because thisand receives radio energy. For most electronics production process requires high upfront costs, a Screen Printingmanufacturers, producing the RFID antenna is big production footprint, ongoing materials cost,the most critical part of the RFID tag. and significant waste handling, the overall cost of Screen printing is typically used for mass manufacturing RFID antennas using the copper production of a given silver pattern. “ScreenCreating RFID Antennas etching method is relatively high. printing is a printing technique whereby a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except inA common production method to create RFID areas made impermeable to the ink by a blockingantennas begins with sheets of copper and stencil or screen. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed.” Wikipedia. The ink used in RFID production is a high viscosity silver paste. For mass production on a flexible substrate, the printer can be of a roll-to-roll type using, for example, a rotary screen printer. The main drawbacks with this technique include the low conductivity for a screen paste, requiring more material to achieve the same conductivity. Each new design requires a different screen, making it inflexible for short runs or design changes. Screens are limited to a 2D design on a defined flat surface.Page 32 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATUREfeature continued... Nano Dimension’s AgCite silver nanoparticle inks ensure high conductivity When compared with electroplating or electroless plating, inkjet printing is purely a one-step, in-Inkjet printing – Flexible and low melting points like PET can be used. The house process, since sintering can be done onScalable process of sintering the printed nanoparticle silver the printer. It eliminates the need for an expensive ink evaporates the solvent used in the ink and line or external manufacturing and with specialtyInkjet printing technology is an innovative bonds the nanoparticles together, generating a inks created to work with and optimized for theRFID antenna manufacturing solution that cohesive smooth and highly conductive trace in printer and even for specific applications, it iscould potentially displace copper etching and which the conduction electrons can flow. more efficient.electroplating. In recent years, the advancementof inkjet printing technology has made it faster Since inkjet printing only requires the deposition purely a one-step, in-house process, sinceand compatible with a variety of materials. of a thin line of nanoparticle silver ink, fewer sintering can be done on the printer. It eliminates materials are used, lowering the cost of the need for an expensive line or externalIn this process, a digital electronic design is production significantly when compared with manufacturing and Overcoming the Challengesuploaded into a printer which then controls the traditional copper etching processes. The initialinkjet deposition of conductive ink. The absence investment, shop floor space requirements, Nano Dimension is the first entrant into theof a print master presents an opportunity for and the commissioning time to set up an inkjet 3D-printed electronic circuit field, and conductsrapid prototyping situations, low manual labor printing process are lower than most other printing the entire process of nanoparticle silver inkinvolvement, and on-the-fly corrections. The ink is technologies (Ashok Sridhar, 2011). development in-house, from synthesizing thesintered after printing to increase conductivity, and particles to formulating the ink and, finally, tothe use of nano particle silver ink allows sintering testing. At the same time, inkjet printing addsat low temperatures. Therefore, substrates with unprecedented flexibility and speed to the production process without costly tooling and pre-treatment processes. Inkjet is an extremely scalable technology, allowing the production solution to grow with production needs. As more and more manufacturers offer an inkjet printing production solution, printhead manufacturers are being driven to deliver faster and better printheads, produced with high yield in sophisticated clean rooms. This also means that printers with multiple heads can deliver a high speed, mass-production solution. Nano Dimension has the application tools to adapt the inks to any substrate. By varying the inks, nanoparticles, drying and sintering process, Nano Dimension can help the customer create an RFID on non-standard substrates in a wide variety of applications. As experts in inkjet printing technology, Nano Dimension provides professional consultation to help clients easily adopt specific inkjet printing for electronics manufacturing with nanoparticle silver ink. www.nano-di.com Printed RFID antenna produced by Nano Dimension using AgCite highly conductive silver nanoparticle inkPage 34 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | E|LENCOTVREOMNBICERA 2016 ISSUE

TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURE How Cloud Migration Impacts Manufacturing Agility and Efficiency by Dan Johnson, President, Visual Business SolutionsIncreasing numbers of manufacturing companies are embracing the What do you need all that computing power for?cloud as a tool to help them gain greater manufacturing agility and More robust data management and analysis.efficiency – a sort of next-generation lean strategy evolution. Because analytics drive production planning and processes, optimizing them to reduce cost andThe cloud, in many ways, is an ideal solution IT elements and components of an on-premise maximize output. For manufacturers embracingfor the variety of ills that can plague modern- system, however, is entirely the responsibility of a lean methodology or other efficiency-basedday manufacturing. Most notably, moving the manufacturer owner. business strategy, collecting, analyzing, andmanufacturing business and operational utilizing data is critical. The cloud provides theprocesses to the cloud eliminates the need to The benefits of cloud-based agility virtually unlimited storage space and scalablecobble together an on-premise IT infrastructure. and efficiency computing power necessary to make the mostLegacy systems are often a boxful of hardware efficient use of data and mine its potential forand software components that include a variety Any company that professes to be forward-looking fueling innovative product development.off-the-shelf (OTS) commercial and industrial and progressive sooner or later ends up talkingapplications and add-on modules as well as about “innovation.” Innovation is heralded as the The cloud enables rapida complex blend of modified OTS apps and lynchpin of success and is the cornerstone for responses to changing marketfully-customized software specifically written to virtually every manufacturer’s vision and mission trends and conditions,handle the unique requirements of a sophisticated statements. But innovation is not possible without accelerating the productmanufacturing process. Over the years this kind agility and manufacturers are turning to the cloud development lifecycle andof ad-hoc IT infrastructure can metastasize into in increasing numbers as a principal means for streamlining supply chaina complicated, difficult-to-maintain nightmare gaining the agility to drive innovation and growth. management.that defies efficient maintenance and upgrading,paralyzing IT departments and system users alike. The cloud enables rapid responses to changing With this increase in agile, efficient, cloud-based market trends and conditions, accelerating computing power and data management,A cloud-based, software-as-a-solution (SaaS) the product development lifecycle and manufacturers are discovering new ways tobusiness model effectively eliminates all of those streamlining supply chain management. The put all that data to use. In the past, most dataheadaches, providing an integrated, optimized cloud fosters innovation in manufacturing by generated by manufacturers was used to tracksolution for maximizing manufacturing operations reducing burdensome IT costs, freeing up business activities and operational status suchand overall business performance – all at a resources, and removing organizational and as how much raw material was being consumed,lower cost. geographic boundaries. Collaboration becomes inventory levels, sales activities, and other easier, process improvement faster, and the information used to inform long-term businessIncreased control, agility and efficiency are manufacturing environment more flexible, agile strategies.equally valuable benefits that come from and dynamic in general, priming the pump formigrating manufacturing functions to the cloud. innovation. Today, all that data is being put to work to betterIn a traditional on-premise computing scenario connect materials, workers, and machineryeverything is managed by IT. If manufacturing Cloud-based APIs and modules can be through the cloud. This new-found cloud-basedwants to make a change, they have to go to IT quickly and efficiently added and removed to agility and efficiency enables manufacturers tofirst, which checks the requested change against accommodate on-the-fly changes and support quickly identify and fix bottlenecks, improvethe budget, creates a value statement associated innovation and improvement. In fact, the ability to processes, and maximize throughput – all inwith the change request, and prioritizes it so it integrate, manage, and monitor all the resources real-time. Cloud-based manufacturing systemsmay or may not get done. The cloud essentially on the shop floor through the cloud can have make it easier to share data across platforms andtakes control away from IT and puts it in the a dramatic impact on virtually every aspect of the entire enterprise, providing real-time, accuratehands of the user. It is the user who can quickly manufacturing. information that can be accessed via the Internetsee if a software change offers good value anywhere, any time on workstations, desktops,and return-on-investment (ROI). This direct Manufacturers can directly see improvements laptops, smartphones, and tablets.control enables the user to actively participate in in information and process flows that can leadcontinuous improvement, which increases both to improved operations and product quality. The concept of lean and agile manufacturing hasoperational agility and efficiency. Stripping away Real-time data and instructions are managed in become more popular in recent years because it’sinefficient layers of managerial control through the cloud to run processes, improve utilization, the ideal business strategy for companies in highlycloud migration not only improves performance, and reduce energy consumption. In short, the competitive markets, enabling them to respondit aligns perfectly with existing lean strategies. cloud becomes a core platform for integrating quickly and efficiently to market changes. The new technologies, driving process efficiency and cloud is the next logical step for manufacturersCloud-based manufacturing operations takes innovation in manufacturing operations and the embracing agile and lean, but still using an on-the responsibility of software development, finished goods they produce. premise IT infrastructure. Because the real powermaintenance, and upgrading away from of the cloud is the way it enables manufacturersthe IT department and puts it in the hands As manufacturing needs fluctuate with seasonal to spend less time and money managing their ITof the managed services provider and host. or marketplace demands, so can the amount of and more time growing their businesses.Cloud-based systems are turn-key, with all the computing power utilized in the cloud. No needcomponents necessary to perform the desired to buy more servers or expand your datacenter www.visualbusiness.nettasks included and optimized. Purchasing, – the cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS)installing, and properly integrating the various provider will take care of that automatically.Page 36 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATURESMTA International 2016 Concludes Successfullyby smt today editorSMTA International Conference and Exhibition, which took place technology and many attendees walked bothSeptember 25 – 29, 2016 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center shows. Traffic on the show floor was noticeablyin Rosemont, IL, concluded successfully. higher this year.The technical conference continued the tradition Accomplishments of Women Engineers in Mick Austin from Vitronics Soltec remarked, “Theof being the strongest in the electronics assembly electronics manufacturing. show floor felt busier this year than in past years.”industry. The Emerging Technologies Summitat the beginning of the week received much A crowd filled the Opening Keynote Session until Once again the Tech Tour program featuredpraise as it covered key technologies such as it was standing-room-only on Tuesday morning distinguished tour guides leading groups ofAlternate Alloys, Printed Electronics, Additive to hear Seagate Technology’s VP of Engineering, attendees to exhibiting companies demonstratingManufacturing, and other innovative technologies. Daniel Kuhl, give an impressive look at future printing and dispensing systems or placementThe Harsh Environments Symposium keynote trends in storage technology. equipment.presentation on Advances in Autonomous Drivingby Delphi’s Dwight Howard was well-received The Lead-Free Soldering Technology Symposium Over 250 guests attended the Woodstock Partyby attendees. as well as the expanded Manufacturing Excellence on Tuesday evening. Many party-goers dressed track sessions kept the meeting rooms packed up in 60s-inspired fashion and enjoyed musicA first-ever SMTA technical session made up until the very end of the conference on Thursday. provided by special guest DJ and long-time SMTAof entirely women presenters brought some supporter, Tom Borkes from The Jefferson Project.impressive insight on conformal coating The SMTA International show floor experiencedtechnology to the highly-anticipated Women’s a 10% increase in booth space. Over 170 Next year the SMTA International ConferenceLeadership Program on Monday afternoon. The exhibiting companies filled the expanded exhibit and Exhibition will be held September 17 -session opened with a keynote presentation hall bringing more equipment than before. The 21, 2017 at the Donald Stephens Conventionby Intel’s Milena Vujosevic, Ph.D., and closed co-located Sensors Midwest added 60 more Center in Rosemont, IL. The IPC Fall Standardswith a panel and reception featuring Technical exhibiting companies focused on component-level Development Committee Meetings will again be co-located. http://www.smta.org/smtai/.Page 38 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

Over 170 exhibitingcompanies filled theexpanded exhibit hallbringing more equipmentthan before.

TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATUREElectrochemical migration - origin andprevention of field failures / Part IIDr. Helmut Schweigart, Head of Technology Development and Ms. Sandra Pilz,senior product manager, Zestron EuropeElectrochemical migration is an important topic for the reliability anddurability of electronic assemblies, and is frequently discussed as thecause of malfunctions in the field.Electrochemical migration is an important topic (Electroless Nickel Gold) or ENIPG (Electroless Fig. 3: Lack of electrical isolation in connectorsfor the reliability and durability of electronic Nickel Palladium Gold). For nickel, migration (left) and in conductor/contact placement (right)assemblies, and is frequently discussed as the respectively corrosion does not occur undercause of malfunctions in the field. condensation conditions, while especially silver, In circuit design, short signal times (virtually copper, lead and tin migrate. In this context, the high-frequency signals) are recommended,In the first part of this article, which appeared tendency towards bridging is heavily related to since these reduce the risk of ECM on accountin the September 2016 issue of SMT Today, the potential of the electrochemical series and of the slowness of the corrosion processes. Lowthe preconditions for the development of the expansion of the active material behavior in resistance components are also recommendedelectrochemical migration (ECM) were explained, the alkaline range (Fig. 2). as they lead to greater heat loss during operation,the development mechanism was examined in resulting in self-drying and intrinsic safety of thedetail and the distinction between ECM and When selecting solder, silver hydroxides shouldother dendrite failures and their consequences be avoided as it is considered potentially highwas shown. risk due easily dissolving in thin moisture films of 60% RH and more. Alternatively, silver-freeThe main focus in the following will be on how to or low-silver solders such as SAC alloys withprevent ECM in order to avoid the resulting field a maximum of 1% silver would be favourable.failures. Four different approaches for preventingECM will be presented. Fig. 2: A comparison of Pourbaix diagrams for tin and nickel1. Approach: Materials and circuitdesignAs detailed in Part 1, the material has a greatinfluence on the development of ECM. Althoughthe influence of materials and circuit design mayappear decisive, in reality the chance of changingan existing product is slight. Ideally, the pointslisted in the following should be taken into accountin the development stage, and at the latest, theB-sample phase.In order to achieve the optimum corrosionresistance, attention must first be focused on theselection of the solder resist mask. A hydrophobicunfilled solder resist mask is preferred comparedto a filled polar mask, as it would minimizeadsorbed moisture film and shift critical moisturefilm to higher humidity levels in the direction ofcondensation. (Fig. 1). Fig. 1: Quartz-filled solder mask (left) vs. unfilled solder mask (right) circuit. However, excessive loss leads to a conflict in objectives, particularly with mobile, battery-When choosing surface finish, it is recommended ECM can only be prevented to a limited extent aided systems due to the limited battery power.to select one that forms only complexes being through the careful layout of the electrical design.hard to solve and that does ideally not build any Nevertheless, there are also fundamental options History has shown, however, that corrosionhydroxides in the alkaline range. On the bare here for minimising the risk, such as implementing resistance is not a priority in the planning ofboard side or on the connector contacts, this electrical isolation and creating separation between assemblies, since space requirements andcan be a nickel-gold surface finish such as ENIG the power supply/VCC and earth/GND (Fig. 3). electromagnetic compatibility take precedence. A frequent conflict in objectives is electrical isolation in the layout, which as a rule conflicts with the requirements of electromagnetic interference/ EMI and is often not adequately implemented. If both corrosion resistance and existing assembly design can be eliminated as root causes for ECM, the following approaches should be investigated. 2. Approach: Coating Coating is frequently used as a method for avoiding ECM. Various requirements must be fulfilled for the coating to be considered effective such as type of components, circuit design and the cleanliness of the assembly.Page 40 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

In particular, the spacing between the individualcomponents plays an important role, as it mustbe suitable for the preferred coating process aswell as the desired coating. Furthermore, it isimportant to ensure that all components can becoated. Plugs are particularly critical, since theyare open at the bottom and attract coating, sothat no electrical contact can be established.In such cases, coatings with a thixotropic structure Fig. 5: Process for analysing the cleanliness of the assembly before coatingor MycroCoats may offer a solution. Coatings witha thixotropic structure have no capillary capacity, remaining, coating cannot provide protection ensures improved wetting properties. However,so that there are no issues when the plugs are against ECM. plasma cannot completely remove thick layersalso coated. MycroCoats are not mechanically of impurities such as flux from the solderingresistant, so that they are pushed aside when Through the combination of cleaning and process. Plasma treatment does improve thethe contacts are connected. In both cases, subsequent coating or subsequent installation adhesion of the coating, which may adhere tohowever, it is essential that different coatings in a well-ventilated environment or housing, ECM the flux residues. These do not adhere to theshould be used on one assembly. It is imperative can be prevented. surface of the assembly, so that the failure zonethat the selective coating process should be is merely shifted from the coating/flux joint todesigned for a minimum of 2 coatings, making 3. Approach: Cleaning and coating the joint between the flux and the surface of thethe process comparatively slower and more assembly. In the final resort, the same failureexpensive. For reasons such as circuit design cost, In the combination of cleaning and coating, it rates are achieved in an environmental stress testthe component parts or a conflict in objectives, is important to find a suitable cleaning process with plasma-treated assemblies as with coatedcoating is not implemented. assemblies that are completely untreated. In all cases, a cleaning process individually tailored toIf we disregard these points, it is important for the requirements of the assembly is preferred.the prevention of ECM to examine more closelythe way the coating functions. It is generallyassumed that coatings are 100% impermeableto moisture. This is true for wax systems, but notfor polyurethane, acrylate or silicone systems (Fig.4). In this respect, the problem is the cleanlinessof the assembly and the degree of cross-linkingor dryness of the coating. Proceeding from the For the qualification of the cleaning process and for cleanliness analysis, there are various methods which complement each other (Fig. 5). These include the measurement of surface tension, which should be > 40mN/m to achieve very good coating adhesion and to assure the quality of the coating, as well as ionic contamination measurement, in which a figure of <0.4µg/cm2 should be reached. However, the measurement of the ion equivalent (e.g. according to J-STD 001F) by means of a contaminometer is restricted to detecting soluble and conductive impurities. Therefore, it is not possible to make any statement about the local distribution of the impurities and classify the risk. To detect activator and resin residues, it is a good idea to perform additional rapid tests to make the residues visible through colour indicators and provide information about their local distribution.Fig. 4: Water vapour permeability of coatings as a function of temperature Modern assembly cleaning not only removes interfering impurities, but it also has anotherhypothesis that the assembly was absolutely which reliably removes flux, activators and advantage as well. The increase in surface tensionclean before coating, the coating would fulfil its other impurities from the assembly, so that leads to a significant improvement in the wettingpurpose despite being permeable to water vapour. the prevention of ECM can be guaranteed. In properties of the assembly. On edges, this leadsMoisture could diffuse through the coating, but addition, the cleaning process should prepare to improved film formation and covering, allowingwould have no opportunity to condense on the the assembly surface properly for the subsequent the thickness of the coating layer to be reduced,surface of the assembly. Instead, it would remain coating process. In the selection of the cleaning which can lead to considerable cost reductions.in the coating and causing no damage. process, it is important to pay attention to the right combination of cleaning chemistry, cleaning One method for testing the coating is the CoatingIn No Clean processes, frequently the substrate system and process monitoring in order to ensure Reliability Test (CoRe Test), which is a standardisedis coated without first ensuring that the surface a stable cleaning process and consistent long quality evaluation method suitable for optimisingis clean. Instead, the idea of safety often leads term quality. the coating process and in particular for processto increased coating thickness. The residues parameterisation. As a QS test, the CoRe Testthat remain on the surfaces after the soldering Besides the modern methods of cleaning guarantees the identification of coating defects,process, such as flux, activators and resins, assemblies using spraying and dipping processes problems with coating adhesion, corrosion-function as condensation nuclei and humidity with solvents or water-based cleaning agents, induced leakage current, and ECM. The teststores, which promote the formulation of soluble which are ideal for removing flux, plasma treatment can be performed in 15-30 minutes for eachmetal complexes. If moisture should penetrate is increasingly being taken into consideration. assembly. The coated assembly is fully immersedthe coating, it can precipitate on these impurities, Plasma activates the assembly surface and thus in de-ionised water and then set to stand-byleading to ECM under the coating. With impurities mode at operating voltage. During the test, the operating current is measured and recorded over the duration of the measurement (Fig. 6).

TECHNOLOGY TODAY FEATUREfeature continued... Fig. 6: Set-up diagram of the coating reliability test set up and tested, in order to ensure the suitability of the approach. Validation is affected on the basisIt is possible to test the extent to which the layer Even with this solution cleaning plays a critical of the acceptance criteria in Chapter 9 of the IPCthickness of cleaned assemblies can be exploited role. It is important to guarantee the necessary 9202 standard (Fig. 7).by successively subjecting assemblies to the test cleanliness before the assembly is installed in thewith thinner layer thicknesses until a failure occurs. housing, in order to rule out condensation nuclei Paragraph 9.1 refers to the issue of signal integrity. on the surface. If the assembly meets the minimum insulation4. Approach: Cleaning and installing resistance of 10E8 ohms, the layout and thein a housing In order to achieve the optimum remaining leakage current satisfies the minimum corrosion resistance, attention requirements. Paragraph 9.2 deals with theAs previously mentioned, there are cases in which must first be focused on the topic of impurities. Ion chromatography servescoating is problematic on account of the assembly selection of the solder resist to analyse compounds that are located on thedesign and the components used, conflicts in mask. A hydrophobic unfilled surface or which emerge from the materials in theobjectives and high costs. The function of the solder resist mask is preferred course of the operation of the circuit. The analysedcoating as a dielectric material is also a critical compared to a filled polar mask, compounds are to be evaluated in terms of theirpoint. If the layer thickness varies, the hardening of as it would minimize adsorbed corrosive or ECM-triggering potential, wherebythe coating leads to scattered dielectric properties moisture film and shift critical the limit values of the IPC standard can be usedin the coating, which causes reaction to radio moisture film to higher humidity as a guide.and HF circuits. levels in the direction of condensation. This validation method is for the safeguarding andIn such cases, an alternative solution would technical selection of the protective measure. If thebe to install the assembly in a well ventilated Selection and validation of the test assemblies satisfy the criteria of IPC 9202,housing. The housing has a similar function to protective measures the approach can be transferred to the actualthe coating, in that it protects the assembly assembly. After implementation, the assembliesfrom condensation. The structural design of the Since each of the four approaches for preventing must be approved, either by environmental stresshousing is particularly critical, in order to achieve ECM entails certain expenditure and costs, each tests carried out by the end customer, or an audit,the necessary ventilation. For example, attention preventative measure should be examined to as well as an FMEA (Failure Mode and Effectsmust be paid to the correct positioning and size of understand which offers the best value each Analysis) to supplement the IPC 9202 tests.the membranes, as well as the optimum installation individual application. Experience shows that theposition and direction of the assembly. For the first choice of an approach is frequently based Summarydesign of the housing, therefore, we recommend on cost. In the next step, three to five B52 testobtaining help from experts from membrane assemblies for the preferred approach should be The interaction of current and a critical quantity ofproduction field. moisture (condensation) is always a precondition for the occurrence of electrochemical migration. Frequently, however, the assembly producer is not free to choose any of the above-mentioned scenarios to use in order to prevent this interaction. As far as the individual approaches are concerned, it is more important for a favourable cost-benefit ratio to match the individual process components with each other properly instead of focusing only on individual components. To match the various process components for an all-round protection procedure, the CoRe Test according to the guidelines of the German Association for Corrosion Protection, as well as qualification in accordance with IPC 9202, were presented. To find the right cleaning process, we recommend contacting experts from the field of assembly cleaning, who can carry out cleaning experiments and then analyse their results in accordance with the standards described above. Here, the main focus should be on matching the cleaning process to the subsequent coating procedure, and as far as total costs are concerned, examine how the coating process can be optimised and reliability improved simultaneously. www.zestron.com Fig. 7: Acceptance criteria in accordance with IPC 9202 Chapter 9Page 42 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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NEW PRODUCTSexciting new industry innovationsKeeping you informed of the latest developments in technology andinnovation within our global electronics industryAkrometrix Announces Next-Generation AXP The 561-338 conductive die attach adhesive valve, controller, cables, mounting bracket, syringeShadow Moiré System is the latest addition to Engineered Conductive and needle.Akrometrix today announced its next-generation Materials’ full line of conductive adhesives for www.fancort.comShadow Moiré System – the AXP 2.0. circuit assembly applications.Akrometrix has been supplying thermal warpage www.emsadhesives.com PACE Introduces New TF 1800 BGA Reworksystems for more than 20 years utilizing the shadow System with Revolutionary Heatermoiré technique and has now developed its Engineered Material Systems Introduces New PACE Worldwide announces the introduction ofnext-generation AXP which provides unparalleled Dam and Fill Chip Encapsulants for Smart their new TF 1800 BGA/SMD Rework System,warpage metrology with state-of-the-art lateral/ Card Assembly Applications which incorporates a groundbreaking top-sidetop-bottom temperature uniformity. This new AXP Inductive-Convection heater. The unique, patent-2.0 is the industry leader in not only providing EMS is also pleased to debut its 640-35 (dam) and pending heater technology provides rapid heat-upthermal warpage, but has optional modules 640-46 (fill) dam and fill UV cured chip encapsulants and active cooling of the solder joints, resulting infor both DIC strain/CTE measurements and for chip-on-board smart card applications. faster throughput and greater process control. TheDFP for discontinuous surfaces. Utilizing a novel These new encapsulants are designed to protect patent-pending Inductive-Convection technologycombination of both top and bottom heaters with wire bonds and reduce the stresses associated with allows for an active cooling feature, which providesshadow moiré, Akrometrix is providing temperature thermal cycling. These materials are engineered swift yet controlled component/PCB cool down,uniformity previously unattainable in the industry to withstand circuit board reliability test criteria. directly through the nozzle, yielding the higheston a flexible/configurable platform. The dam and fill UV cured chip encapsulants quality joints. Its high efficiency, low thermal mass cure rapidly when exposed to intense UV light design takes far less power to operate and is moreMayson Brooks, Akrometrix’s CEO states, “The centered at 365nm. They have been developed reliable than conventional heaters. An automatedsignificant engineering expertise at Akrometrix for encapsulating small chips in smart card reflow head is driven by an advanced stepperhas enabled us to develop this next-generation applications where fast processing is required. motor, which provides smooth, ultra-precise,system for warpage metrology that will meet 640-35 and 640-46 are the latest additions to repeatable movement, with no drift, allowing forour customers’ technology needs today and Engineered Material Systems’ extensive line of soft landing of components and 28µm (0.0011”)for the next several years. With the uniformity electronic materials for semiconductor, circuit placement accuracy. In addition, an advancedimprovements, along with a wide range of other assembly, photovoltaic, printer head, camera vacuum pick/shaft design with optical sensor isdevelopments, the AXP 2.0 is well positioned to module, disk drive and photonic applications. counterweight balanced to eliminate placementmaintain Akrometrix’s market leader position of www.conductives.com pressure on components, and uses precisionproviding quick, timely and innovative solutions high temperature linear ball bearings for highestfor our customers’ warpage metrology demands.” Fancort Industries Introduces New Robotic sensitivity in placement & pick-up. PACE’s exclusivewww.akrometrix.com Soldering & Flux Kits adjustable height bottom-side IR preheater allows Fancort Industries, Inc. announces that it now safe, closer proximity to the PCB for the mostEngineered Materials Systems Introduces offers new robotic soldering & flux ‘kits’ that challenging high thermal mass boards. OtherFast Cure Conductive Adhesive for Small to allow integrated soldering and flux dispense on features include: an HD vision overlay systemMedium Size Chip Bonding a single robot. for optical alignment with quad-field imagingEngineered Materials Systems announced its new Some may believe that adding a fluxing process capability for placement of outsized BGA’s orEMS 561-338 Fast Cure Conductive Adhesive for to a robotic soldering machine slows it down but, large fine-pitch QFP’s; an integrated undersidedie attach applications with small to medium size in fact, one can expect to reduce net solder cycle board support wand to prevent warping duringdie. EMS 561-338 is designed to cure in less than time by 20-30 percent. Fancort has found that reflow; and user-friendly software which guidesone minute at 150ºC. customers are very receptive to the idea because operators through an intuitive interface that virtuallyThe adhesive is stress-absorbing to withstand the of the cycle time reduction and, in some cases, automates the process.rigors of thermal cycling and features excellent they already are adding flux by hand. This also www.paceworldwide.comconductive stability. The material can be applied eliminates the issue of adding flux by hand, whichby stencil printing or needle dispensing. in the past may have turned customers away from robotic soldering. Fancort is offering this as a kit that can be added to any Japan UNIX robot. Each kit contains everything needed to get started, including a micro dispensePage 44 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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NEW PRODUCTSfeature continued...PDR Americas Releases PDR ThermoActive • Displays solder sphere temperature, time above This improvement is possible because ViscomSuite Plus Rework Software liquidus, and overlays multiple data points. has relied on a high-quality approach in image acquisition technology for decades. ManyPDR Americas, a leader in IR rework, test and • Proven and repeatable Component Placement conventional AOI systems work with just oneinspection, announces its latest upgrade – the new accuracy of 5 µm with the largest board surface orthogonal camera. To build a 3D reconstruction,ThermoActive Suite Plus ‘dynamic profile software,’ viewing capability in the industry, incorporating projectors cast a fringe pattern on the inspectedsignaling a new era in rework process control. parallax reduction 1” cube technology. object one after the other from an angled position;PDR’s recently released advanced state-of-the- these patterns are then available via the cameraart smart algorithms and high-speed processing • Reduces energy costs up to 30 percent as information for calculating the spatial images.capability ensures the most exacting rework compared to hot air or shutter-based IR It is not possible to realize the same quality asprocess control in the industry. systems. the 360View with this approach, because it lacks the requisite data for angled views. The textureThe latest version of ThermoActive Suite Plus www.pdr-rework.com/americas information from such a standard image acquisitiondoes not require a Teach/Learn Mode, meaning must be drawn down over steep componentit is capable of self-adjusting thermal output to Extraordinarily Realistic 3D AOI from All edges like a waterfall.reach safe reflow temperatures automatically. As Perspectives with the Viscom 360Viewa result, users see a reduction in time and effort Viscom has developed advanced software to In comparison, the Viscom camera modulesrequired for precision process/profile development. enable highly precise 3D image acquisition in integrate an optional four or eight angled viewAdditionally, in Auto Profile Mode, the software the automatic optical inspection (AOI) area that cameras in addition to the orthogonal cameras,dynamically responds by increasing or decreasing the company will display in Stand A1.217 at and only one projector is needed. This results nottop heat relative to the environment, ramp rate and electronica, scheduled to take place Nov. 8-11, only in a terrific advantage in image acquisitiontemperature limits. 2016 at the Messe München.The representation of speed, but also in true-to-life accuracy for the side views of electronic components, a pronounced display of individual components. In practice, forEasy to master and intuitive by design, the weak point on many 3D systems with orthogonal example, it is possible to look beneath the bentThermoActive Suite Plus offers simplicity while cameras, can now be displayed in realistic detail leads of a QFP with 360View.providing powerful behind-the-scenes control to with the angled cameras of the Viscom cameraachieve maximum rework productivity. With just modules on the new 360View. Only with the data from 360View, can the operatorsix PDR-supplied general profiles, PDR’s dynamic receive a 3D representation with which a reliablesoftware automatically adjusts the wattage required Comparison of the 3D reconstruction defect classification can be made, so productto achieve high-yield small, medium and large with the example of a QFP component: quality can be guaranteed.board rework. left, after a standard acquisition; right, a side view after adding the side views www.viscom.comWith PDR technology, Rework is as simple as1-2-3. Imagine a system that does not require air with 360View New single-phased SMT stencil cleaningnozzles, direct hand contact with hot air nozzles agent(safety), or procurement expense issues and nozzle Thanks to 360View, a lot more than just height ZESTRON introduces the single-phased stencilinventories. Unlike hot air or shutter-based IR information is available for the display of component cleaner “HYDRON® SC 300” to the market.Systems, PDR IR technology projects visible light sides for 3D AOI. The operator is offered a correctly Due to its exceptional cleaning performance, thisenergy onto the IC, allowing the operator a visible textured image with no lateral inaccuracies from water-based product not only removes solderand highly accurate means to determine where all of the freely selectable viewing angles. This pastes, but SMT adhesives at room temperatureheat is being applied and to easily observe solder advancement will be available for the following without any pigment residues on the surfaces asreflow without air nozzle line-of-sight obstruction. inspection systems: S3088 ultra gold, S3088 well. Furthermore the cleaning agent is suitable ultra, S3088 ultra blue, S6056 and S7056 (AOXI for both cleaning and rinsing stages, and driesWhen used with PDR’s highly accurate dual model), with a new vVision software version. residue-free. According to EU regulations thefeedback PCB/IC non-contact pyrometer system, Peter Krippner, Vice President of Serial Products cleaning agent is non-hazardous and thus, notThe software provides in-process control of time at Viscom AG, states: “With 360View, we are a subjected to hazardous regulations. The productand temperature during the reflow cycle, measuring major step ahead of other competitors and will is available as ready-to-use mixture or concentratethe BGA, CSP and QFN temperature ‘in process’ continue to steadily pursue 3D as an effective (20% application concentration).and intelligently ‘self-heals’ process deviations AOI technology.”when they occur. All PDR systems include PDR’s www.zestron.comaward-winning smart software – ThermoActiveSuite Plus, along with the following features:• Precision targeting of visible focused IR, eliminating the guesswork from what is being heated, keeping your process in check.• Does not induce laminar hot air flow or heat migration issues with adjacent components.• Eliminates costly touch-up rework.• Precisely measures and controls the actual IC temperature while ‘in process’ every reflow operation.• Senses and reacts to component temperature vs. heater core temperature.Page 46 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

red carpetout & about in the industryIn this feature we follow our industry movers and shakers throughout the world.Time to take a bow...MIRTEC Europe Hosts Challenge CupMIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,” held the secondMIRTEC Challenge Sailing Event in conjunction with the Tamar River SailingClub of Plymouth. This annual event is sponsored by MIRTEC Europe, whichoffers the Challenge Shield as well as 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies for theevent. Additionally, there is a donation for charity, and this year the Devon &Cornwall Air Ambulance was chosen by Mike Earp & Ian Cole on Bonn Amie.The trophy winners were as follows.1st - Steve Thackham & Paul Wright in Amaryllis2nd – Clive Farrant, Claire & Colin Merry in Scirocco3rd - Terry & Lesley Orton in RumteazerThese skippers were awarded an individual trophy to keep and Steve Thackhamtook the perpetual Shield to be returned for next year’s event.www.mirtec.com SMTA China Awards Megan Wendling with Two Association Awards MW Associates, a global all-electronics marketing and electronics assembly consultancy agency, announces that its President Megan Wendling received the Councilor of the Year Award from SMTA China for the eighth consecutive year, as well as the Long Service Award. The award was presented to Megan by SMTA China’s Abby Tsoi. Megan continuously supports SMTA China’s events as well as actively promoting SMTA China conferences, events and technical seminars globally and has done so for many years.STI Recognizes Pam Whalen’s 10-YearAnniversary STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training services, training materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly, announces Pam Whalen’s 10-year anniversary. Whalen’s anniversary was celebrated with cake and all of her colleagues at STI. David Raby, President/CEO, presented her with a certificate in appreciation of her 10 years of dedicated service. www.stielectronicsinc.comPage 48 The Choice of Publication for the Electronics Industry | NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

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