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welco welcome to smt today EDITOR’S NOTES Editor Wendy Tindle [email protected] Hello and welcome to the latest issue of SMT Today! It’s been busy global sales busy busy in The SMT Today office. Andrew Carpenter Our team has grown again, we have designed our new graphics for our booths [email protected] for upcoming SMT Connect. Myself and Stacey attended the excellent SMTAi Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference in Amsterdam and Andrew has just events & sales returned from visiting clients in Guadalajara and covering Koh Young Mexico’s Grand Stacey Bonnar Opening. There is a 2 page feature on this on page 58 and 59. We are now all preparing for the newly branded SMT Connect Show in Nuremberg [email protected] next month. We have included our usual Show Preview and a selection of exhibitor PR’s, advertising what they will be demonstrating at the Expo. digital Marketing Our Cover Feature this issue is Mr Ichiro Arimoto, General Manager of Yamaha Cameron Shaw Motor Europe, NV – Intelligent Machinery Business in Europe. Ichiro explains how electronic manufacturers across the continent are now investing in the most [email protected] advanced automation on the market, to achieve flexibility and very high build rates. Inside we also have interesting reads from Handling Risk Mitigation in Hand web & Marketing Soldering by Thermaltronics USA Inc, to Optimised Buildings piece on how they Gordon Brown are different to other BMS Integrators in the marketplace. We have a testimonial from Krypton Solutions on how Ersa Technologies helped them with their successful [email protected] expansion into the Silicon Valley, along with a Q&A with Todd O’Neil from Optical Control. These plus much more, along with our regular features – Industry News, design and Red Carpet Sections – make for a great read – something for everyone! Lorna Hull [email protected] The next issue of SMT Today will be focussing on Semicon West. We will have the Published by new issues of both SMT Today and i4.0 Today featured at the show. To ensure you are included please submit your advertising and editorial requirements to us by 2nd June 2019! If you would like to advertise with us, contribute articles, news or high profile contacts press releases, or simply make an appointment with us at the show, contact us at [email protected]. I would like to wish everyone as always, a safe and successful SMT Connect. SMT Today Ltd, 1 Dow Road, WWendEy NDYSeeyouinNuremberg! Prestwick International Aerospace Park, Prestwick, Ayrshire, UK, KA9 2TU Tel:+44(0)1292 834 009 Email: [email protected] All right reserved The content of smttoday is protected by copyright law, full details of which are available from the publisher. While great care has been taken in the receipt and handling of material, production and accuracy of the content in this magazine, the publisher will not accept any responsibility for any errors, loss or omissions which may occur. Page 4 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

ome inside content this issue... 6 Shows/Events6. SMTconnect 2019 focuses on numerous innovations and proven formats 7. SMTconnect 2019 show previews 20 Director Spotlight Interview with industry experts Ichiro Arimoto, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. 24 Technology Today 36 Industry experts share their knowledge 24. K odiak Assembly Solutions Provides Customers with a Fully Tailored Experience from Beginning to End 28. S imultaneous Testing Provides Breakthrough Throughput & Timely, Actionable Data 30. F lexible cooling options for the best soldering results 32. An interview with optical control Todd O’Neil 46. E rsa’s Technologies Help Krypton Solutions’ Successful Expansion into the Silicon Valley 52. H andling Risk Mitigation in Hand Soldering: Questions and Concerns 56. The Higher the Better: National Circuit Assembly’s Standards and Quality Exceed Customer Expectations to Provide Superior Results 58. Koh Young America Opens new Office in Guadalajara, Mexico Industry News What’s happening in the world of electronics 50 Red Carpet Out & about in the industry magazine contacts... Editorial & Advertising Enquiries To enquire about available advertising opportunities, please contact: [email protected] | smttoday.com NEXT EDITION July/August edition will focus on Semicon West 2019, San Francisco CA, USA Deadline for content: 2nd June 2019 Page 5

COSNM SMTconnect 2019 focuses on numerous innovations and proven formats nuremberg, germany 07. – 09.05.2019 SMTconnect is set to take a holistic approach to knowledge platform will deal with three topics in 20 sessions over microelectronic assemblies and systems - from three days: development to production and service. In 2019, the - Soldering – challenges in practice event will not only be presenting itself under a new name, - Substrates – important carriers for components but will have even more developments to offer. - Successful adhesives in electronics On the one hand, practice-oriented seminars will be offered, in Proven strengths – the new appearance of the event which well-founded specialist knowledge can be deepened; on the other hand, 25-minute special sessions are to supplement the The new name “SMTconnect” should make the main subject and program with the treatment of current topics. the unique features of the event recognizable at first sight, and at Highlights as visitor magnets the same time, should reflect the needs of the community. The SMTconnect will also be attracting visitors in 2019 with numerous name underlines the fact that the event brings together the entire highlights. The “Future Packaging” production line organized SMT community, i.e. users, suppliers, service providers and clients, annually by the Fraunhofer IZM will revolve around the topic “Get in in one place and offers them space for exchange. the Ring - Challenges for Modern Manufacturing”. In addition, soldering professionals and young professionals will Further elements of the event will also be adapted. The subline has have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills at the annual been updated to “Solutions for electronic assemblies and systems.” hand soldering competition organized by the worldwide trade In addition, changes have been made to the look of the event with and standardization organization IPC - Association Connecting the new design ensuring a fresher appearance. Electronics Industries from the USA. In addition to the EMS Park, there will be other interesting joint New staging of electronic manufacturing services: EMS Park stands: PCB meets Components, Cluster Mechatronics and Automation, the Newcomer Pavilion and this year’s new Start- With the aim of reaching new target groups and thus providing up Area, organized in cooperation with the VDMA Electronics, the community with even more opportunities to connect and Micro and Nano Technologies Association and the VDMA Startup overcome the challenges posed by the industry, the SMTconnect Machine. will be proactively addressing promising topics. This will include The exhibition forum will also be available in 2019 for exhibitor the new staging of the electronic manufacturing services – in the presentations, which will include a panel discussion organized new showcase area “EMS Park”. by Hüthig Verlag (publishers) on “Selective wave soldering in the dilemma between THR and effectiveness”, which will be held in The EMS Park, which is reminiscent of an actual park with its German. natural and open design, plants and benches, was designed with Furthermore, the ZVEI Days will take place at the topic forum, the focus on relaxed, yet efficient networking possibilities. This which will deal with component cleanliness, integrated layer makes it particularly easy for exhibiting companies to make contact circuits and a roadmap for technical and non-technical trends in with their target groups among the numerous trade visitors, for the component industry. example from the medical technology, automotive or mechanical www.smtconnect.com engineering sectors, and to network even more intensively with the community. Into the future with practice-oriented topics: Technology Days Parallel to the exhibition, the new Technology Days will focus on the mounting and connecting of components and assemblies in a wide variety of application areas. In terms of content, the Page 6 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Anda to Highlight Cleaning and development of smart machines at ASYS into Profile Guardian pairs a thermocouple probe Conformal Coating Equipment at the future: at product height with software to monitor SMTConnect HALL 4, BOOTH 520 • Intelligent: The machine is capable of temperature deviation from baseline – Anda, who has recently picked up a slew of independent from control TCs. Monitor data awards, including two Global Technology Awards autonomous operation and adapts its is fully integrated with host communications in October 2018, two Mexico Technology Awards behaviour on the basis of experience gained. (MES) from the oven. Additionally, it provides in November 2018, and an NPI award in January • Secured: The machine is capable of board level traceability when paired with bar preventing and correcting faults during code readers, which is a requirement for many 2019, will highlight their cleaning and conformal operation, largely independently of operator large OEM/EMS customers. coating equipment at the German show. instructions. The PYRAMAX 100A features 100” of heated Please stop by Hall 4, booth 520 at the show • Managed: The machine is capable of length and eight zones, 350ºC maximum to learn more about the award-winning iCoat-5 learning and predicting future events and temperature, flexible platform configuration, Conformal Coating Machine and its award- evaluates the “machine state”. low power consumption, and a comprehensive winning AP-460 Cleaning System. • Connected: The machine is capable of menu of options. In addition, the PYRAMAX The iCoat-5 offers an accuracy of 0.02mm. 4 contacting and interacting with other features BTU’s proprietary WINCON™ control Axis’ (X, Y, Z, U) plus 35° tilt makes iCoat-5 the machines/systems. system. WINCON features a simplified user most flexible workcell for high-mix, selective ASYS has further developed the DIVISIO 5100 interface and incredibly powerful analytical conformal coating applications. on the basis of these four criteria in order to capabilities. The technologically advanced AP-460 removes meet the requirements of a “Smart Machine”. www.btu.com all impurities and contaminants (including dust, At the SMT, the depaneling system will be grease and dirt, as well as static electricity), presented in this context. It offers a monitored Electrolube Launch Next improving surface area adhesion. process thanks to a force path-regulated Generation UV Cure Coatings at www.anda.us gripper system, delivers ideal cut edges SMTConnect HALL 4, BOOTH 339 through intelligent and dynamic cut positioning, Seven next generation UV cure conformal networks with an offline programming station coating products will be launched for the first for uninterrupted product change on the line time in Europe at the SMTConnect show In and supports predictive maintenance so that Nuremberg, hosted at the Nuremberg Messe maintenance cycles are initiated as required. from 07-09 May 2019. Electrolube, the global www.asys-group.com manufacturer of electro-chemicals, developed the exciting new UVCL range to meet the BTU International to Showcase various requirements of electronics, LED and Advanced Reflow Technologies at automotive manufacturers, with the additional SMTconnect HALL 4, BOOTH 551 benefit of rapidly increasing production time BTU International, Inc. will showcase its new, and offering even higher levels of performance. award-winning Aqua Scrub flux management The new UV Cure range will be showcased in technology, and the Profile Guardian redundant Hall 4, stand 339, where Electrolube’s senior monitoring system. The booth, in Hall 4, technical team will be available to discuss the Stand 551, will feature a PYRAMAX ™ 100A advantages and specifications of the new UV convection reflow oven. cure coating range. All at One: ASYS Offers the Overall Aqua Scrub Technology is BTU’s next- The UVCL range is solvent-free, VOC-free Solution in Material Logistics HALL generation solder reflow flux management and provides unsurpassed performance in 4A, BOOTH 324 system. The patent-pending design uses harsh environments, including resistance to At the SMT connect 2019 ASYS will show an aqueous-based scrubber technology cracking during thermal shock cycling. The its complete range in the field of Material compatible with most known paste and flux main benefit of Electrolube’s UV Cure coatings Logistics. The focus is on the intelligent factory types. The flux and solution are automatically is that boards can be handled immediately, - modularly combined and implementable in all contained and packaged for disposal. The Aqua with full cure guaranteed within 6-12 hours due degrees of automation. A highlight is the new Scrub is designed to decrease operational cost to the chemical secondary cure mechanism. In Receiving Station. Materials can be traced by 4X over traditional condensation systems comparison to existing UV cure systems on the in production from the very beginning: ASYS market, the majority require minimum moisture offers a Track and Trace solution from goods secondary cure times of 8-14+ days, whereas receiving. In addition, storage, line supply and the new UVCL range facilitates tremendous final assembly are core competencies that reductions in the amount of Work In Progress. make ASYS a complete solution provider in the industry 4.0 context. The four criteria of the ASYS Smart Machine At the SMT connect ASYS presents for the first time a Smart Machine. Four criteria drive the Page 7

featurecont. The range features UVCL, a single component, • Exceeds all requirements for enhanced medium-low viscosity dual cure coating with electrical reliability and SIR performance secondary moisture cure, for complete cure in shadow areas. Available in 5L packaging, UVCL • Demonstrates consistent printing is VOC-free, non-flammable and demonstrates performance for up to 12 months when excellent electrical properties. The coating IBL Technologies to Discuss Vapor refrigerated provides a wide operating temperature Phase Soldering at SMTconnect range and is ready to use for selective spray HALL 4, BOOTH 205 • Maintains excellent printing and reflow application. Hall 5, booth 434B performance after remaining at room UVCL-P is the Plus version of UVCL. It is a Company representatives will discuss the BLC temperature for one month transparent, flexible coating which is extremely 420 Batch Soldering Machine in Hall 4, Stand resistant to thermal shock. The main benefits 205 and Hall 5, 434B • Delivers excellent response-to-pause, even of UVCL-P are the improved coverage and after being left on the stencil for 60 hours protection achieved, along with a guaranteed The BLC reflow vapor phase soldering chemical cure in 6 hours thanks to its unique system is perfect for medium to high volume • Resists premature flux spread to prevent secondary cure mechanism. Selectively production, batch and inline machines. The surfaces from oxidizing applied at 50-150 microns thickness, the machines offer the highest quality performance plus version will always afford a higher level with the smallest footprint. Many patented • Performs with both Pb and Pb-free alloys of condensation protection than UVCL when features are available and provide a wide range sprayed at the same thickness. UVCL-P has of flexibility, including: The Indium8.9HF Solder Paste series provides a higher maximum operating temperature of • Small footprint a unique oxidation barrier technology that 150°C and meets the requirements of UL94V-0 • Low power consumption eliminates HIP defects and graping, making at thicknesses below 150 microns and can be • Real time temperature profiling them perfectly suited for automotive assembly cured with either 365nm LED lamps or ‘D’ bulb • Intelligent Profiling System and a variety of electronics assembly microwave technology. • Excellent solder quality applications. In fact, the product meets Electrolube have also developed an ‘xtra’ • Fast setup HKMC MS184-01 testing criteria Type B, one version of UVCL, called UVCL-X, which • One profile for most operations of the toughest automotive criteria to ensure shares the benefits of UVCL-P with excellent www.ibl-tech.com reliability. resistance to thermal shock, immediate board www.indium.com/avoidthevoid handling with a guaranteed chemical cure in 6 Indium Corporation Features hours thanks to the unique secondary chemical Indium8.9HF Solder Paste Series at “Future Packaging” at cure mechanism and exceptional coverage SMTconnect 2019 HALL 5, BOOTH 310 SMTconnect 2019 in Nuremberg: and protection. Reflecting its environmental Indium Corporation will feature its void- IPTE to participate at the real life credentials as well as increasing the ease of reducing Indium8.9HF Solder Paste series to production line HALL 5, BOOTH 434B inspection, UVCL-X is a green-opaque coating help customers Avoid the Void®. IPTE again makes sure to complete the “Future that can be applied at up to 300 microns and The Indium8.9HF series is a proven product Packaging” production line at SMTconnect. has a higher maximum operating temperature that delivers no-clean, halogen-free solder The “Future Packaging” production line is of 150°C. It is a highly flexible coating that paste solutions designed to produce low- located in hall 5, booth 434B. On an area of demonstrates excellent thermal conductivity voiding—plus enhanced electrical reliability 1,000 m², a fully operational production line 0.7 Wm-1K-1 for significantly improved heat and improved stability—during the printing will give visitors at SMTconnect 2019 a first- dissipation. The coating is also UL746 qualified process. Under optimal process conditions, hand experience of how efficient and robust and meets the requirements of UL94V-0 at this series: processes and technologies can be achieved thicknesses below 300 microns. with a maximum of flexibility. The line is setup Further UV Cure coating products will be as a working production line starting from bare launched at the show and include a brand new boards to a complete working product. Doing film coating product, UVCL-FC, which enables so requires the cooperation of many suppliers the application of even thinner coatings and each for their part of the process. faster curing line speeds. UVCL-FC is a low viscosity, fast-curing UV formulation for rapid processing. The company will also showcase a new UV cure coating specifically for LED applications. The UVCL-LED coating is also a low viscosity coating that enables rapid cure with low energy 365nm LED lamps. UVCL-HV is a high viscosity UV curable material, designed to provide better coverage of component leads and exposed metal surfaces during dispensing applications and Electrolube’s UVCL-Gel is a no-flow gel version of UVCL, designed for sealing connectors and other areas that must not be coated. Ron Jakeman, Managing Director of Electrolube, comments, “The new UV cure coating range is an unbeatable range of conformal coating materials and we are very excited about launching the new range to the European market.” www.electrolube.com Page 8 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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featurecont. IPTE is supplying all the necessary conveying automation delivers improved line utilization MicroCare Focuses on its Novel equipment (“EasyLine”) to interconnect the and productivity. Flux Remover Chemistries at large variety of other suppliers’ process Move toward the future of Smart Factory SMTconnect HALL 4, BOOTH 531 equipment. The integrated IPTE components integration with line connectivity, flexible With some of the most advanced flux removing include bare board loader, conveyors, turn production, traceability, data analytics, process chemistries available on the market today, units, buffers, workstations and a multi transparency/control, machine learning and MicroCare Europe BVBA will showcase its magazine loader/unloader “MLL 3P/MLU 3P”. real-time insight. popular cleaning chemistries at SMTconnect In addition, IPTE also shows the integration of www.kicthermal.com in Nuremberg, Germany from 5-7 May 2019. a laser marker (“FlexMarker II”) which makes These products use unique formulations to help sure that the correct 2D codes, graphics and KYZEN introduces the Next companies lower their PCB cleaning costs, logos are applied to the product on both Generation Aqueous Assembly improve product quality and meet increasingly sides Furthermore, IPTE shows programming Cleaner in Europe at SMTconnect stringent regulatory obligations. and testing of the product using the EasyTest HALL 4, BOOTH 138 A product taking centre stage is the recently Handler “ETH” and the “MFT 19” Multi- Recently, the company announced that improved Heavy Duty Flux Remover - Functional Test Handler. The test handlers the newest addition to its award-winning SuprClean Fast drying and versatile, it delivers are setup as a parallel tester. The new faster AQUANOX line – AQUANOX A4727 will be impressive cleaning even on the hardest jobs. spindle driven “ETH” will be on show. The introduced in Hall 4, Stand 138. Removing old-style rosin fluxes, as well as “MFT 19” shows the integration of either ICT most acrylic and urethane conformal coatings, equipment as well as the integration of 19 inch it eliminates white residue without rinsing or rack and stack equipment. drying. Importantly is complies with the strict Another part of the common booth is a regulations and worker safety rules enforced separate IPTE booth where the latest version by Europe. of the depaneling system “EasyRouter II” will be presented. www.ipte.com KIC Offers Solutions for Smart Factory Integration at SMTconnect HALL 4a, BOOTH 230 KIC announced that it will exhibit with SmartRep Germany at SMTconnect. The company will demonstrate its Industry 4.0 solution – RPI i4.0, an easy built-in solution for automation, traceability, advanced reflow data collection and sharing for Smart Factory integration. KIC RPI i4.0 automatically acquires profile Meet your performance cleaning requirements “The range of products we will be showcasing data from each PCB soldered in the reflow or with advanced technology that gives a stable during SMTconnect are highly effective, long- curing oven, in real-time. This new ecosystem pH and predictable compatibility throughout its term answers to the difficult cleaning issues offers real-time thermal process dashboard long bath life. AQUANOX A4727 is engineered facing production engineers in Europe today,” and traceability, reduced scrap and rework, to be effective, stable and predictable, all day, said Scott Wells, General Manager, MicroCare fast defect troubleshooting, lower electricity every day. It is designed for reliable production Europe. “With cleaning chemistries to suit all use and more. Advanced data search and and assembly operations. applications, and contaminants, MicroCare can communication features save engineers AQUANOX A4727 is the result of thousands offer a complete answer to specific cleaning valuable time. of hours of laboratory tests and “live” beta requirements.” With RPI i4.0, all relevant data can connect to site testing scientifically validating the “As well as presenting some of the latest the factory MES or your factory data collection outstanding RINSABILITY, extended BATH additions to the portfolio, we will also use the system to be easily shared with personnel, LIFE and consistently reliable, long-term trade event to reassure our customers that it and can be accessed from any authorized PERFORMANCE advantages. This stable is ‘business as usual’ with the uncertainty of PC or mobile device. The enhanced level of chemistry is proven to be compatible on a Brexit. wide variety of components, coating, labels “With a well-established business in Brussels, and equipment. as well as the UK, MicroCare is in a strong Environmentally responsible, AQUANOX position to offer our customers the very best A4727 is non-hazardous and biodegradable. It service. We have evaluated our supply chain contains no CFCs or HAPs and can be used and will continue to maintain continuity of our at low concentrations to effectively remove products throughout Europe. Therefore, we even the toughest soils, and rinse easily and can guarantee our customers will receive not completely. This easy to control and cost- only the very best products available on the effective solution is a good choice for both in- market today, but also the very best service.” line and batch cleaning systems. www.kyzen.com Page 10 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

The right solutions happen when you care enough to ask the right questions. AQUANOX® A4727 Next Generation Aqueous Assembly Cleaner. At KYZEN, we have the SCIENCE and expertise to solve any cleaning problem, and the CARE to find the perfect solution for your individual cleaning process. When science and care converge, your cleaning process succeeds on every level. Visit us at SMTconnect in Stand #4A-536 or KYZENCleans.com to learn more! KYZEN.COM WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES Page 11

featurecont. Another product being presented during the Nordson DAGE and SONOSCAN are also and Delta 6 robotic conformal coating/ show, and also meets the European F-Gas displaying equipment on the Fraunhofer stand dispensing system in Hall 4, Stand 460. regulations and is REACH, GHS, WEEE- and in Hall 5 – stand number 434B. The Delta 6 is ideal for selective coating, ROHS compliant is the General Purpose www.nordson.com potting, bead, and meter-mix dispensing Flux Remover C™. Suitable for all types of applications. It features a robust overhead electronics, this flux remover can be used on optical control brings component three-axis motion platform suitable for inline a variety of components including through- counter with automatic loading/ or batch operations. The Delta 6 has been hole PCBs and SMT boards, hybrids, cables unloading to SMTConnect HALL 4A, designed with a slimmer footprint, improved and connectors. This powerful, non-flammable BOOTH 135 structural and gantry rigidity for robustness, cleaner is fast drying and easy to use, The company will demonstrate the OC- and easier access, and will be configured for effortlessly removing no-clean and rosin fluxes SCAN®CCX.3 component counter with in benchtop cleaning applications. automatic loading/unloading and offline station Joining the spotlight at SMTconnect will be the in Hall A4, Stand 135. Slow-Drying Citrus Flux Remover. A natural, biodegradable, heavy-duty flux remover and degreaser, it delivers impressive cleaning. Working on all types of fluxes, pastes, inks, oils, grease, acrylic, silicone conformal coatings and most glues, it is now a staple addition to the benchtop. Working in combination with all MicroCare aerosol flux removers is the TriggerGrip™ Dispensing Tool. Using the Trigger Grip™ saves money by reducing solvent usage by 66% and ensuring the can empties completely. It also enhances worker safety by limiting exposure to the cleaning fluid fumes. www.microcare.com NORDSON range on show at The CCX X-ray from optical control is a true SMT underfill with the JDX Jetting Valve and smtconnect HALL 4A, BOOTH 214 plug-and-play system that can X-ray ANY size SVX Auger Valve. Nordson will be displaying a range of their reel in the same cycle time no matter type of The JDX Jet Dispense Valve is an extremely market leading Test and inspection systems component, or how full or empty it is. High fast, non-contact jet valve that precisely including the Nordson DAGE Quadra™ 7 speed combined with the best accuracy, it dispenses viscosities up to 400,000 cps, X-ray inspection system and 4600 Automated is capable of providing an ROI faster than while its unique diaphragm design saves time Bondtester, Nordson Matrix X3 High Speed any other machine. The highlight of the CCX and money. The SVX Auger Valve is ideal for In-Line AXI platform, Nordson SONOSCAN is – there are no libraries required or need for dispensing all medium to high viscosity pastes, Gen6™ C-SAM AMI system and Nordson customer input to get started. It’s as simple as epoxies, and abrasive compounds in dot and YESTECH FX-940 ULTRA AOI. plugging in the machine, and start counting. bead patterns and can dispense dots as small The machine also can be configured for as 0.005” in diameter. Stop by stand 214 in Hall 4A to learn how you complete automation, including integrations The Delta 8 will be shown with the patented can Prove Your Quality with Nordson DAGE’s into other systems such as automated storage 4th axis for conformal coating. The optional new Explorer™ one super compact X-ray units. Whether this is done by software only, servo-controlled four-axis motion features inspection system. using a loading and unloading unit, or complete valve tilt and rotation. Designed for multiple integration, is up to the customer in their steps applications, the Delta 8 System is flexible toward industry 4.0. beyond conformal coating as it can easily be www.optical-control.com configured for custom assembly operations such as part pick & place, screw driving, scan PVA to Show Robotic Coating/ & label, press, etc. Dispensing Systems at SMTconnect Improved structural and gantry rigidity have HALL 4, BOOTH 460 been added for robustness and easier access. Company representatives will showcase the Delta 8 has a maximum acceleration of 0.5g, Delta 8 selective coating/dispensing system and a footprint 1046 mm x 1270 mm x 2350.9 mm (41.18” x 50.0” x 92.56”). Experts from PVA will be available to answer questions about coating and dispensing, as well as other application solutions in the PVA line-up such as coating inspection, optical bonding and curing ovens. www.pva.net Page 12 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Time to Explore For over two decades, our unique X-ray technology has allowed you to find the smallest quality defects, non-destructively. We have squeezed our X-ray know-how into a small, easy to site solution for SMT quality inspection: Explorer™ one. Find defects fast Easy to use Easy to install Market leading 2 μm feature Gensys® control software, Super compact system recognition reveals defects developed for Quadra®, lets footprint makes siting easy so which standard 5 μm tools are you are up and running fast. you perform inspections unable to see. quickly, with minimal training. Learn more at SMTconnect Hall 4A – Stand No. 214 nordsondage.com/explorerone Page 13

featurecont. “Look further, go beyond” – CondensoXC and thus ensure high process SEHO will present the perfect Rehm exhibits at SMTconnect in stability. An enlarged process chamber, start into automated Selective Nuremberg HALL 4A, BOOTH 100 boasting a significantly reduced footprint, Soldering at SMTConnect HALL 4, “Look further, go beyond” is the motto that enables higher throughput and thus shorter BOOTH 129 Rehm Thermal Systems is using for its trade process times. Convince yourself of the new The SEHO team will demonstrate the fair appearance at SMTconnect this year. CondensoXS smart at the Rehm stand. StartSelective, the perfect plug-and-produce Rehm developers and designers are looking Nexus: The Nexus vacuum soldering system selective soldering system, ideal for those just to the future and are paving the way in the is ideal for pore-free and flux-free soldering at entering automated soldering. The machine is development of electronics manufacturing with up to 450 °C with a variety of process gases. fully equipped to start production immediately: their additional developments and optimisations The wet-chemical activation with formic acid Simply connect, power on and produce! in system and process engineering. This is is available as an option. It is possible to use The StartSelective is thought through down also reflected in the systems and tools being lead-free or lead-containing preforms and to the last detail, from its ease of operation exhibited. pastes. Contact soldering is used in advanced that does not require special skills to many Rehm will be introducing the following packaging and power electronics. technical highlights. With a footprint of only systems at SMT 2019: 2.5 m², the StartSelective provides maximum VisionXP+: The “best-in-class” system for quality and reproducibility of soldering results reflow convection soldering with or without for assemblies up to 508 mm x 508 mm (20” x a vacuum is now even more efficient! At 20”) and an outstanding return on investment. SMT Rehm will present the highlights of The compact design allows users to integrate VisionXP+, for example, the use of new EC fan the machine in any production island, or to motors, which are not only quieter and more place it as stand-alone system in the corner of sustainable, but also enable comprehensive the production floor. production data collection, a more effective cooling zone and design optimisation. CondensoXC: The CondensoXC has a Securo Minus: Rehm has developed the While loading and unloading of assemblies compact structure thanks to the innovative Securo range to analyse the reliability is done manually, all process steps are fully processing chamber and is a high-performance of sensitive electronics under extreme automated and monitored. All process- device. Thanks to the patented injection temperatures. Securo Minus is deployed relevant components such as the micro drop principle, exactly the right quantity of Galden® in the context of the cold function test to jet fluxer, preheat system and maintenance- is supplied for optimal profiling. Thanks to the check the winter performance of electronic free electromagnetic soldering unit have closed-loop filter system, the medium can be assembly groups for example. The electronic successfully been in use for years in other recovered and filtered at virtually 100%. The components are exposed to cold air or soldering systems from SEHO. system is fully suitable for vacuums and has nitrogen at low temperatures of up to -55 °C in The bottom-side preheat section of the an integrated process recorder for optimal the system and thereby brought to the optimal StartSelective is equipped with up-to-date traceability. temperature for checking. The system can be pulsar heaters over the full area, which feature CondensoXS smart: The new Condenso combined with any measuring equipment. a high energy density and quick reaction time. smart systems from Rehm Thermal Systems ProtectoXP: Our selective Protecto conformal An additional top-side IR preheating ensures are based on the chamber design of the coating system protects sensitive electronic permanent and controlled heat support during assembly groups from damage by corrosion long cycles to guarantee constant process or other environmental influences such as conditions. humidity, chemicals or dust. Rehm will be Another highlight is the soldering area with presenting a variety of application methods electromagnetic soldering unit, featuring a 7° for different deployment areas and materials at soldering angle. It is ideally suited for the use the trade fair. They all have totally reliable and of non-wetted mini-wave nozzles with directed accurate coating in common to achieve the solder flow. The result: An ideal solder peel-off best results! and effective reduction of possible soldering ProtectoXC: Even with minimal throughput, defects, even with difficult board layouts. ProtectoXC guarantees reliable coating The solder nozzles convince with stable processes. Thanks to its compact construction, and reproducible flow properties, they are it can be integrated as a batch or line variation maintenance-free and feature a nearly unlimited without any problems. lifetime, thus avoiding follow-up costs. www.rehm-group.com Just like the high-volume selective soldering systems from SEHO, the StartSelective is equipped with a complete package for Page 14 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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featurecont. automated process control. The spray jet that do not wish to make the investment in Moreover, ULT AG will exhibit mobile fume control in the fluxing area, automatic wave capital equipment or may be looking for a extraction devices for small and medium height control and solder level monitoring with flexible and scale-able off-site warehousing pollutant amounts – ideally configured for automated solder wire supply are only some of solution, LTS² is the alternative value-added manual workstations (manual prototype the monitoring functions. service, helping to overcome challenges that placement, small batches, repair etc.) and The StartSelective is designed for maximum go beyond moisture and oxidation control, integration into either production lines or efficiency. Programming is 100 percent offline including the need to arrest intermetallics processing plants, e.g. laser marking systems at any PC workplace so that the machine without inducing tin whiskers. or automated soldering systems. is always available for production. Simply For those that wish to keep their safe storage connect, power on and produce! in-house but need an alternative to the capital The first-time introduction of the new LRA www.seho.de investment typically required for dry cabinets, 160.1 device series for soldering fume removal there is the new “Dry Air Only” solution. After rounds off ULT’s trade show presence. In Innovative solutions for dry carefully defining the exact environment addition to the new, visually appealing design storage and floor life reset at SMT required, including humidity, temperature, and improved device handling, users benefit HALL 4a, BOOTH 441 recovery time and traceability, the end-user in the new system series by means of high Along with partner ASYS, Moisture specialist pays only for the dry air - as it is consumed. filtration rates, extremely low-noise operation Super Dry® Totech will feature its broad www.superdry-totech.com and an optimized price-performance-ratio. range of dry storage solutions for moisture Special module combinations within the LRA sensitive devices at this year’s SMTConnect TRI Solutions to be displayed in SMT 160.1 system increase filter lives, resulting in in Nuremberg. Visitors to Booth 4A-441 Connect 2019 significant cost savings for users. will discover how Super Dry is constantly HALL 4a, BOOTH 310 Visitors to ULT’s exhibition stand get first-hand redefining the capability of humidity reduction Multi Components GmbH, Test Research, information on the air purification systems‘ high on technology. Designed to exceed IPC/ Inc.’s (TRI) European distributor, will exhibit flexibility and variability, receiving concrete JEDEC J-Std-033C, Super Dry cabinets can a comprehensive Smart Factory Inspection conclusions on potential applications as well dehumidify to less than 0.5% RH. This qualifies Solution, combining 3D AOI and 3D CT AXI as purchasing and maintenance cost savings. them not only for unlimited safe storage, but at SMT Connect 2019. Discover the leading ULT’s fume extraction systems provide for also means they can safely remove moisture, Smart Factory Test and Inspection Solutions clean air within the production processes. thus resetting floor life without oxidation, even for the PCBA Industry. They protect employees, manufacturing at ambient temperatures. Multi Components will feature industry’s fastest plants and products from hazardous airborne 3D CT AXI TR7600 SIII with high resolution of contaminants, occurring during the utilization of Featured among its wide range of humidity 7μm. Multi Components will also showcase the laser systems, soldering equipment as well as control production solutions this year will be the leading 3D AOI TR7500QE offering Top and in gluing, laminating and coating applications. new Pick by Light option for Super Dry® MSL Side-View High-Accuracy Inspection. Realize www.ult.de/en 2.0 component tracking software. Pick by Light your production line’s potential with TRI’s Professional, Reliable, Versatile – provides LED guidance for operators to collect PCBA Test and Inspection, and Smart Factory Viscom at SMTconnect 2019 an entire pick list of components. Scanning Solutions to minimize downtime, optimize HALL 4a, BOOTH 120 the identified components out of their storage production quality and reduce operator Thirty-five years of experience in assembly location then provides confirmation that the workload. inspection are reflected not only in top-quality correct items have been picked, checking for www.tri.com.tw inspection and outstanding speed of Viscom’s any mis-matches, providing notification if any inspection systems, but also in the diversity has occurred, and the MSL software resumes SMTconnect 2019: Air Cleaning of applications in which they are used. At its floor life tracking functions. MSL 2.0 with starts with Capturing the SMTconnect electronics trade show in Pick by Light is available for use with any HALL 5, BOOTH 214 Nuremberg, Germany, from May 7-9, 2019, combination of Super Dry® storage and floor “Efficient capturing of airborne pollutants” life reset cabinets. is the central subject of ULT’s trade show Super Dry Totech’s expertise with specialist appearance at SMTconnect 2019. moisture control equipment provides the The vendor of fume extraction solutions will backbone for its outsourced Long Term demonstrate the influence of high-degree Storage Service, LTS², which brings vital capturing of emissions, such as soldering long-term component storage solutions into fume, laser fume, vapors or gases, on the product lifecycle and, along with its strategic entire filtration process and, consequently, air partner CMCA, a comprehensive suite of cleaning procedure. obsolescence management disciplines. For At a specially designed experimental setup, component distributors and those companies visitors may experience an efficient air cleaning process from extraction to outlet. Page 16 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Smart Factory Inspection Solutions Realize the Potential of your Production Line with TRI’s Total SMT Inspection Solutions TR7600 SIII TR7500QE High Speed 3D CT AXI 3D Side View AOI Visit Us at Solutions forElectronic Nuremberg, 7- 9 May 2019 Assemblies and Systems Hall4A, Booth#310 TRI Test Research Europe GmbH www.tri.com.tw O'Brien Strasse 14 91126, Schwabach, Germany Page 17 Tel. +49 9122 631 2127 Email: [email protected] All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

featurecont. Viscom’s full range of inspection technologies others, X-ray images from Viscom inspection Headlining at Yamaha’s booth, 319, hall 4, the will be on display, from solder paste inspection systems are used to evaluate possible YSP10 minimizes the most time-consuming to SMD and solder joint inspection to the production errors. The X7056-II 3D AXI system, part of the screen-print process with new reliable detection of voids and the inspection which has already garnered five international features for fully automated changeovers. of wire connections and conformal coatings. In awards, uses planar computed tomography Automatic push-up pin exchange, stencil line with the theme “The Future of Electronics to generate orthogonal and vertical slices replacement, and solder-paste gathering for Manufacturing”, Viscom will be showing from high-volume data, thus exposing voids direct transfer to the new stencil cut human cutting-edge Industry 4.0 solutions and in solder joints with the utmost precision. In intervention to an all-time low. Cycle time is contemporary, intuitive tools of the vVision ideal scenarios, this high-performance 3D AXI also 20% faster, setting the world’s best tact inspection software. system takes just four seconds to automatically time, and the enlarged standard maximum Viscom’s S3088 SPI solder paste inspection change the assemblies being inspected. board size of 510mm x 510mm handles large shines in particular with its ability to intelligently display-backlight panels, industrial boards, For manual X-ray inspection of prototypes or and more with ease. link solder paste inspection results with solder for sampling, electronics Alongside the advanced printer, Yamaha joint and assembly inspection (3D AOI) as manufacturers rely will demonstrate precision solder-paste well as with the paste printer and automatic on Viscom’s 3D MXI inspection with the YSi-SP. Proprietary high- assembly system. The Quality Uplink software systems. The X8011-II speed algorithms accelerate the 2D and 3D from Viscom runs behind the scenes to enable PCB is distinguished by inspection modes, and switchable super-high connection and communication. The results its brilliant X-ray image resolution gives extra accuracy where needed. from all inspection sites can be used for overall quality, and an extensive YSi-SP captures the data needed for deeper evaluations of individual components or solder set of software features insights into the print process that reveal new joints and can trigger automatic actions of other make it a very reliable ways of boosting productivity, and integrates machines, such as necessary offset correction. inspection gateway for smoothly with other equipment in the Yamaha “Visitors at SMTconnect can persuade small-series inspection. Total Line Solution to put the results of analysis themselves of the virtues of the S3088 SPI Viscom offers several into action. system not only at our stand, but also together different special modules Next on the booth, the YSM20R high-speed with our S3088 ultra chrome 3D AOI system for flexible sample modular mounter combines Yamaha’s one- in a production line at the Panasonic Industry handling, including a head solution that minimizes reconfiguration Europe stand,” says Carsten Salewski, Head of motorized rotation-and- stoppages with component recognition on the Sales, Marketing and International Business at tilt axis and a rotation move and placement of the latest 0201 (0.25mm Viscom AG. module. “You can have x 0.125mm) SMD chips to enhance capability Viscom’s trade show stand also features six all the details explained to you directly on the and efficiency. Increased structural rigidity other inspection systems: S3088 ultra gold, with machine at SMTconnect. We are also available allows higher X-Y axis speeds, contributing its outstanding 3D AOI sensor system, ensures to assist in the implementation of custom to 5% greater throughput compared to the top product quality for renowned electronics projects to meet very specific demands,” YSM20. Auto-Loading Feeders and the Auto manufacturers around the globe. The proven, explains Rolf Demitz, division head for new Tray Sequencer for non-stop tray replacement flexible system provides fast, reliable, top-of- products and special inspection systems at make the most of the YSM20R’s superior the-line measurement and inspection results Viscom. mounting speed of 95,000 cph. as well as very realistic 360° views as an Bringing everything together, the YSi-V post- additional aid to defect evaluations during The likewise exhibited S6056BO system for placement inspection system demonstrates verification processes. As a new development high-volume bond inspection and S3088 CCI the latest features including a full-HD LCD in the high-end 3D AOI segment Viscom is system for precision inspection of conformal touch panel with enhanced navigation for presenting the S3088 DT: designed for large- coatings on printed circuit boards additionally programming and character-recognition scale series production requirements, the new underscores the wide range of customer- algorithms to boost usability. The 12-Mpixel inline system offers high-precision inspection specific offerings. The diversity of its solutions camera combines unbeatable performance quality and ultra-fast dual track operation. Its and its development expertise make Viscom with great value, consolidating 2D, 3D, and integrated monitor means it requires very little a reliable expert who will continue to set oblique-angled inspection for coplanarity and space in the production line. trailblazing standards with its innovations in height as a single cost-effective unit. Also The advantages of Viscom’s vVerify verification the future. featuring Yamaha’s exclusive image-capture workstation can likewise be experienced technology, the YSi-V delivers more than firsthand during the trade show. Here, among www.viscom.com double the inspection capability of ordinary inspection systems. Yamaha Plans European Reveal With the Factory Tools 4.0 software suite, the of New YSP10 Printer Featured most complete software solution for Industry for Automated Changeovers at 4.0, completing the digital connection of SMTconnect 2019 machines, materials, humans, and method, HALL 4, BOOTH 319 Yamaha will demonstrate how its True Total Yamaha Motor Europe SMT section will Line Solution fulfils production demands from showcase the latest innovations from its entry level, through high-mix medium/high- Total Line Solution for high-productivity volume up to ultra-mass production. surface-mount assembly, including the richly Engineering and sales experts will be available automated new YSP10 screen printer, at 2019 throughout the event, at hall 4, booth 319, May SMTconnect show, Nuremberg, May 7-9. 7-9, to guide visitors through all Yamaha’s solutions to power the future of high-tech manufacturing. www.yamaha-motor-im.eu Page 18 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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SPDISDPOIRTELCIGTOHRT Ichiro Arimoto is General Manager Section and the recently announced FA of Yamaha’s Intelligent Machinery Section, which is, dedicated to advanced interview with Business in Europe. A Yamaha factory automation solutions. The SMT Ichiro Arimoto veteran of 22 years, he has previously Section handles sales, marketing, service, fulfilled key-account management and technical support for our own-brand Yamaha Motor Europe roles in markets including East Asia surface-mount equipment. We have a range N.V., Niederlassung and was engaged in reorganising the of printers, mounters, hybrid mounters, Deutschland, sales network after the transfer of odd-form assembly cells, optical and X-ray the Hitachi High-tech SMT business inspection solutions, and software tools that Geschäftsbereich IM to Yamaha. We tracked him down to together create a unified Total Line Solution. find out his perspectives on European We began sales of own-brand equipment electronics manufacturing and future here in Europe in 2011 and this has grown trends and opportunities. consistently. Our turnover in 2018 was double that of 2016. Q. Would you begin by telling us a little about Yamaha’s activities in Europe? Q. How do you perceive Europe’s position as an electronic manufacturing A. The Intelligent Machinery business destination and how is it evolving? based at Neuss is a division of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and comprises the SMT A. We know that European manufacturers have traditionally positioned themselves in markets for high-complexity, high-value products such as advanced industrial automation and more recently high-end automotive electronics such as ECU, ADAS subsystems and LED lighting. This position has to some extent been made necessary by the relatively high cost base compared to other areas. Although some high-volume/ low-margin contracts have been serviced in Europe, taking advantage of the lower labour costs in former Eastern bloc countries, the east-west divide has now all but disappeared. Electronic manufacturers across the entire continent are now investing in the most advanced automation on the market to achieve flexibility and very high build quality when Electronic working manufacturers with the latest across the entire board geometries continent are now and component investing in the packages that most advanced call for extremely automation on the high accuracy and market to achieve precision. This flexibility and very trend is sustained high build quality by rising demand for advanced Page 20 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

electronics not only in the automotive and Becoming proficient with advanced DIRECTOR industrial sectors but also the adoption of inspection techniques such as 3D optical smart management for major resources inspection and X-ray inspection is a such as infrastructure, commercial significant challenge for manufacturers buildings, energy, and services. and we see value in investing the time and resources to help them achieve this. We know that European We have made our support specialists manufacturers available on-site for key customers, on a long-term basis, to help establish correct have traditionally procedures and provide instruction on positioned themselves using the equipment and interpreting the data. The manufacturing community in in markets for high- Europe expects this kind of commitment complexity, high- from their leading equipment partners. value products Q. What industries and markets will such as advanced sustain electronic manufacturing for the foreseeable future? industrial automation A. 5G is just entering the rollout stage in and more recently several territories in Europe and this is incredibly exciting from several points of high-end automotive view. The nature of the 5G technology will electronics such as drive high demand for infrastructure due ECU, ADAS subsystems to the high cell density and, obviously, and LED lighting. this will drive electronics manufacturing output. European infrastructure brands Q. What effect will Industry 4.0 have on expect to take a significant part in rolling electronic assembly activities? out 5G networks. Moreover, 5G will provide A. We can look at services like internet-based the massive connection capacity and remote maintenance and see that these have instant response that will enable trends been technically possible for a long time like IoT, industry 4.0, autonomous mobility, now, but industry 4.0 leveraging affordable e-health to become even more powerful digitalization and reliable broadband and pervasive in the future. So these, too, connectivity offers a much more far-reaching will grow as a result of 5G’s arrival. This will and exciting proposition. If we look solely at drive exciting opportunities for high-tech opportunities for manufacturing, the power businesses worldwide, not only in Europe. to control processes, anticipate problems, and predict and avoid errors to minimize European waste demands big data. The principles manufacturers are underlying Yamaha’s Total Line Solution for striving to stay at the surface-mount assembly, which is closely forefront of high- integrated with our software tools for setup, quality, high-value traceability and quality assurance, predates assembly. There is this by promoting extensive data capture demand across the and analysis. It thus presents a powerful board for the latest platform for SMT assemblers to introduce capabilities, and our new industry 4.0 practices and applications customers are updating with minimal changes to their existing and modernising their manufacturing procedures. equipment as quickly as Q. What are the major trends in European they can. manufacturing at the moment? A. European manufacturers are striving Automotive electronics continues to be to stay at the forefront of high-quality, a strong market and indeed our share is high-value assembly. There is demand growing dramatically. The trend to electrify across the board for the latest capabilities, major subsystems such as power steering and our customers are updating and is continuing, and electronic technologies modernising their equipment as quickly as are the key enablers behind extra features they can. From our perspective, demands like LED lighting for interior and exterior are for a high level of technical support to and increasingly powerful ADAS that will master important techniques such as 3D ultimately lead to self-driving vehicles. The inspection. The intense focus on quality success of electric and hybrid vehicles, is placing a high emphasis on inspection also, is exciting for all of us in the electronics in general, including optical inspection business. at multiple points along the line. This has driven the introduction of our first 3D solder paste inspection (SPI) machine as well as enhancements to our YSi 3D AOI machines. Page 21

feactounrte. SPDIORTELICTGOHTR Q. What can you tell us about the plans for the new FA Section? A. This is a very exciting development for us. Yamaha’s engagement with robotic Page 22 automation goes back to the 1970s when we first introduced robots to our motorcycle production activities. That is the point when our company began to acquire expertise in this field and subsequently committed to establish a business unit dedicated to developing more and more advanced robotic solutions. Beginning as just a tiny division within the larger Yamaha organisation, it has grown to deliver robotic solutions to industrial customers worldwide. The time is now right set up a direct operation in Europe to strengthen support for customers and our sales partners. I am excited to be putting the robotics business on a firm and formal footing in Europe, and to build up our European IM headquarters here as a significant centre of excellence for advanced industrial automation. Q. What can robotics technology offer to the electronics manufacturing community? A. Although surface-mount assembly is already highly automated, processes such as light mechanical assembly, component alignment, and palletization/de-palletization are often carried out manually and can be a barrier to continued productivity improvement. Robots can not only drive out labour costs by taking over these processes but also increase throughput and reduce errors. Transporting parts is a process that robotic solutions such as our unique Yamaha solution LCM100 linear conveyor module can accelerate to raise productivity to a level not achievable using conventional technology. In projects where most aspects of a process have been optimised for efficiency, introducing robot technology to transport parts has delivered a faster and more space-efficient solution that is also cleaner, quieter, and more energy efficient than conventional conveyors. Looking from this point of view we see that robot technology can improve the factory environment, creating better conditions for the human workers that are present, as well as reducing costs and increasing productivity. www.yamaha.com | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

PRINTER DISPENSER SPI MOUNTER HYBRID PLACEMENT AOI AOI YAMAHA FACTORY TOOLS INTELLIGENT STORAGE Yamaha True Total Line Solution is the industry leading portfolio in the market for entry level, high-mix low/medium-volume up to high-mix high-volume and ultra-mass production. The Yamaha Intelligent Factory Solutions offer the most complete software solution for Industry 4.0. In the Yamaha Intelligent Factory we focus on the 4M connection by digital technology inside electronics manufacturing: MACHINE – MATERIAL – HUMAN – METHOD. Maximize line productivity & factory efficiency with 4 x M2M connections: Machine to Machine, Material to Machine, Method to Machine and Machine to Human. HALL 4 VISIT STAND 319 US! 07.– 09.05.2019, Nuremberg, Germany www.yamaha-motor-im.eu Page 23

TECHNOTLOODGAYY Headquartered in Austin, TX, Kodiak Assembly Solutions (KAS) is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) Kodiak Assembly company that provides printed circuit board (PCB) Solutions Provides assembly, test and integration services to companies throughout the world. Kodiak’s strengths lie in its Customers with experienced team, state-of-the-art machines, efficiency a Fully Tailored and quality-oriented processes. Experience from Beginning to End “Your business depends on speed, which is why we are committed to providing quick turn electronic assembly in North America,” said Michael by Carina de Gorostiza Wise, Harlow, Vice President. Quality Director, Kodiak Assembly Solutions A privately held company formed in 2004, Kodiak was honored as one of the fastest growing companies in Central Texas in 2007. Kodiak’s Quality Policy focuses on services that comply with customers’ requirements, by understanding the needs of its customers and satisfying those needs while continually focusing on improving processes and procedures. The company goals and objectives are aligned with its policy on quality, on- time delivery, responsiveness and cost. Kodiak has maintained its ISO 9001 certification since 2006 and is compliant to its customer requirements such as RoHS, UL, MET and CSA. The company has maintained its excellent performance for more than 14 years with on-time-delivery of over 97 percent and returned Kodiak’s Quality materials of less than 0.45 percent. Policy focuses on services that comply Kodiak is composed of a team of experienced with customers’ engineers, technicians and requirements, by operators in its 60,000 sq. understanding and ft facility. The company is capable of providing a satisfying the needs wide range of production of its customers while services from prototyping continually focusing to high-volume assembly, full turn-key solutions, on improving processes testing, repair, box builds and procedures. and system integration. The company’s state-of-the-art, surface mount line configurations offer flexibility for any mix of customer requirements in SMT. Page 24 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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Case Study Kodiak has grown its business offerings to a wide range of industries Kodiak was approached by a potential customer including but not limited to Internet of Things (IoT), communications, that wanted to ramp up production of LED boards LED lighting, medical/biotechnology, oil and gas, industrial controls, to be used in emergency lighting end products. radio frequency (RF) solutions, security, and microprocessor embedded Their products required numerous color spectrums computer assemblies. and a robust LED to withstand the rigors of first “Our expertise and flexibility allow us to facilitate the effective production responders. They chose a LED supplier considered of a great variety of products. We’ve built our company around the idea to offer a world-class product but, unfortunately, of being able to quickly begin production of high-quality electronic products required a custom manufacturing process. while also sticking to the most demanding schedule,” added Harlow. Kodiak was selected as the electronic contract SMT capabilities include BGA, PoP, SCM, µBGA(< 0.3 mm pitch), manufacturer, and its engineers immediately leadless devices such as QFN, DFN; miniature chips including 01005, started to work with the LED supplier to tool up 0201; custom retained thermal profiles; laser cut and step custom for production. The LED supplier provided custom designed solder stencils; and ball grid array (BGA) reball and repair. tooling for the SMT placement process. After Additionally, the company provides engineering support for design for several months of working together, it was clear that manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT). the tooling was not working adequately with our Kodiak’s services extend to system integration of custom chassis, equipment set. cables, customer-specific labeling, full revision control, and literature Kodiak, in an urgent effort to support its customer, and software management. Syteline ERP provides a real-time inventory attacked this problem with internal resources. and planning management tool, with seamless customer reporting. Understanding the precision required at SMT KAS manages over 35,000 unique turnkey and consigned items for placement, Kodiak was able to fabricate proprietary our customers. tooling in-house to accurately place the LEDs. Finally, electrical verification and testing is a comprehensive test Additionally, it was able to quickly ramp production strategy consisting of automated optical inspection (AOI), flying and, in the past six months, Kodiak has successfully probe development/testing, functional test support/maintenance, placed 750,000 LEDs for this happy customer. test yield improvement review and reporting, and both software and firmware programming. www.kodiakassembly.com Page 26 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Meeting the increasing demands of electronics manufacturers Manufacturers are demanding improvements in throughput, yield and performance. Miniaturization and other technical challenges require continuous advancement in manufacturing equipment. ITW EAE is focused on developing technology that addresses these needs. We have a strong relationship with the world’s leading manufacturers and work directly with them to identify areas that need further innovation. We are actively pursuing the benefits to be realized by Industry 4.0 and the resulting improvements in yield, overall equipment effectiveness, and lights out factory capabilities envisioned by our collective customers. See our latest developments at Nepcon China - Booth 1H47, April 24-26 and SMT Connect, Nuremberg - Booth 4-229, May 7-9 Learn more at www.itweae.com A division of Illinois Tools Works Page 27

TECHNOTLOODGAYY For more than 30 years, CheckSum has been developing TTOE technologies to make board test more accurate, reliable and efficient. Its systems are well equipped to serve a wide variety of industries from the world’s most complex telecom boards to some of the smallest flex circuits in mobile devices. Electronics manufacturers around the world trust CheckSum to test their products. CheckSum provides a full-service solution including test systems, fixtures, programs and worldwide support. President & CEO John VanNewkirk said, “We take this responsibility seriously and are working to earn that trust for the next 30 years.” With a business philosophy of “your success is our business,” the company’s technology provides manufacturers with instant functional test feedback to improve quality and parallel testing capabilities to maximize throughput and enable inline testing of panelized boards. Simultaneous Operating in more than 40 countries, CheckSum products are supported Testing Provides by company employees as well as a network of representatives and distributors in all major electronics centers. Its engineers are available Breakthrough to help and have decades of experience. In 2019, CheckSum is Throughput & Timely, implementing customer accounts where you can access resources, request service, ask a question and track projects in progress. Actionable Data The company’s world-class customers come from numerous industries around the world including contract manufacturers (CMs & EMS), automotive, industrial, components, computer, communications, power supplies, lighting and medical. CheckSum is able to attract – and keep – such a broad customer base by providing quality, innovative, cost- efficient testing, programming and fixturing systems. By Lisa Jones, Marketing Speed is critical for automated PCB test lines because as boards get Manager, CheckSum LLC smaller, they are built in larger panels causing a massive bottleneck at functional test. The bottleneck creates inventory of untested boards that might require rework. CheckSum’s parallel programming and functional testing capabilities are the fastest solutions in the industry and are optimized for automation. These functional test systems provide simultaneous testing and programming at a single high-throughput station, making them ideal solutions for nonstop 24/7 production lines. VanNewkirk added that CheckSum provides 300 percent faster board test and programming times than its competitors, making the company a true value-add partner. These fast systems solve throughput challenges by using Multi-Core ICT, MultiWriterTM Flash Programming, Parallel Functional Test, in-line suitable for 24/7 production lines and fully scalable with flexible testing architecture. Capturing functional test information earlier in the line has a significant benefit: real-time feedback that allows manufacturers to pause production before more defective boards are produced. MultiWriterTM is CheckSum’s on-board programming technology that was first developed 12 years ago. By programming an entire panel in parallel, the company can deliver the fastest possible programming solution to customers. “Now, after programming a billion chips and handling panels of 100-up+, CheckSum is recognized as the innovator in gang programming,” said VanNewkirk. CheckSum’s parallel test concept provides accuracy, reliability and efficiency. Page 28 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Next, the company developed MultiCore ICT. Simply These systems come standard with high-signal integrity put, CheckSum offers multiple V12 ICT modules via short wire lengths and galvanic isolation of power operating in parallel, both in-line and non-inline, to test and programming signals per location. Additionally, boards simultaneously. For high-volume manufacturers programming, byte-by-byte verification, chip erase, of panelized boards, MultiCore ICT continues to offer a blank checking, CRC verification and device locking are major throughput advantage. all supported. More recently, CheckSum introduced its newest CheckSum also has a reputation for being a sensor development, Parallel Functional Test. Like MultiWriter, specialist because it provides an all-in-one solution Parallel Functional Test has unlimited scalability optimized for sensor manufacturers. The company’s architecture, testing a panel of 40 boards in the same board test and programming solutions offer ICT + time as testing one singulated board. Flash + functional test at board level for increased CheckSum’s fixturing solutions can provide custom fixturing for unique test requirements as well as design for test analysis and more. Fixturing Solutions CheckSum is the only full-service in-circuit test equipment supplier that offers complete turnkey packages that are ready for production when they land on the receiving dock. The company can provide design and drilling for all CheckSum fixture types, full ICT test programming for CheckSum systems, custom fixturing for unique test requirements, direct engineer- to-engineer support for turnkey projects, design for test analysis and strain analysis. Additionally, it provides the following fixture options: • Pneumatic fully automated in-line fixture system that automatically test up to 3,000 system connections • Dual-level automated pneumatic fixture system CheckSum’s in-system programming solutions eliminate • Vacuum fixture system the device programming bottleneck. • Mechanical advantage fixture system throughput. Being able to test many boards in parallel • Benchtop pneumatic fixture system is a critical capability for manufacturers looking to meet In-System Programming Solutions the increasing demand for sensors with as little rework as CheckSum’s three parallel testing solutions provides In-System Programming Solutions eliminate the device the unique opportunity for customers to maximize programming bottleneck. CheckSum’s MultiWriterTM throughput and provide immediate feedback to line. technology is used to program up to 384 serial flash However, success in parallel testing requires more devices in parallel. Capabilities include simultaneous than just a tester, it requires a partner. CheckSum is Flash programming of up to 384 devices, device the only company offering tester, fixture, program and libraries for virtually every serial programmable device, worldwide support. security and data encryption to protect customers’ IPs, and serial numbers, cal constants, and margin verify. www.checksum.com Page 29

TTOED TECHNOTLOODGAYY Flexible cooling options for the best soldering results Rehm offers different types of cooling for VisionXP+ In the convection soldering system VisionXP+ from Rehm The actual cooling process is identical to that of the standard cooling Thermal Systems, the soldering process does not end with section, but the extracted, cleaned and cooled air flows not only from the melting of the solder. A stable and reliable cooling process above onto the module, but also from below. is particularly important for an optimal soldering result. Figure 2. Graphic of cooling zones This can be flexibly designed in this kind of system. In addition to Gradual cooling for energy saving standard cooling with four cooling modules, customers can also choose Rehm also offers an energy-saving cooling variant for the VisionXP+ an extended cooling section (“Power Cooling Unit”), underside cooling convection soldering system: the air is extracted at several points rather or an energy-saving cooling variant. With Rehm CoolFlow, Rehm also than just one. This results in gradual cooling and offers significant energy offer an innovative cooling system using liquid nitrogen. saving potential. The standard cooling system installed in all VisionX convection soldering Rehm CoolFlow: reduced energy usage with liquid systems consists of up to four individual cooling modules. These allow nitrogen a precisely controlled cooling process as well as individual adjustment Along with their partner of the cooling gradient. In the cooling process, the air produced by the Air Liquide, Rehm has soldering process, which is very warm, is first sucked into the lower developed a cooling part of the system. It is then cleaned over several cooling modules and system (“Rehm CoolFlow”), cooled to the desired temperature (usually below 20 °C). The air is then which uses the nitrogen blown back from above onto the assembly, which results in the cooling. used for inertia even more The “closed loop principle” guarantees a closed atmosphere cycle. efficiently. The -196°C The standard cooling section consists of active and passive cooling liquid nitrogen releases modules. The active cooling modules are supplied with water via a heat its energy in the cooling exchanger. The cooling filters can be easily cleaned and serviced at the section, then evaporates rear of the system: the process chamber does not need to be opened and can then be used in its Figure 3. The principle of underside cooling to do this. gaseous state for inerting the process atmosphere. The cooling water, Gentle cooling with Power Cooling Unit which previously required high energy use for cooling, including cooling For gentle cooling, especially for complex assemblies, an extended unit and refrigerant, is completely eliminated. cooling section (“Power Cooling Unit”) can be connected to the www.rehm-group.com VisionXP+. This can be implemented as an extension to standard cooling zones under a nitrogen atmosphere or as a separate, downstream module in an air atmosphere for higher cooling performance for insensitive materials. Advantage of the air-cooled variant: while nitrogen is needed in the process section of the convection unit to prevent oxidation, the extended cooling section no longer needs to be flooded with nitrogen, resulting in nitrogen savings. Figure 1. Cooling section with adjustable fan system Underside cooling for uniform cooling from above and below For particularly massive or large assemblies or boards with product carriers, the VisionXP + can also be equipped with underside cooling. Page 30 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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TECHNOTLOODGAYYTTOE Optical Control is part of the elsysko group, sister company of elektron systeme, a full-service EMS interview with company in Weißenohe, Bavaria Germany and has 160 optical control employees, four SMT lines, and two through-hole lines. Todd O’Neil The company was founded in 2009 and in 2011, optical control was formed as a sales and service organization for the OC-SCAN®CCX by smt today editor (component counter X-ray) products. In 2017, Optical Control Americas was started. We recently caught up with Todd O’Neil, Vice President of We have a great Business Development, to find out more about optical control, its global product and the best growth and success, and how 2019 is looking for the company. Q. Todd, for those unfamiliar with optical control, can you please tell us reps in the industry a little about what your company does and where it is headquartered? and, together, we A. Our company focuses solely on development and manufacturing have all done a of an X-ray component counting machine. All of our focus goes into this one product, giving us a key advantage. Our company is based great job. Ultimately, out of Weißenohe, Germany, but we have established locations in the however, the product United States. Q. We understand that optical control recently launched a North speaks for itself. American division, Optical Control Americas. Is this a direct result of growth in this region? To what do you attribute this growth? What is your role in this new division? A. We are still in the process of finalizing Optical Control Americas, but it is coming. Absolutely it is a result of the growth we have experienced here. Initially, we thought it would take about three years to get to this level but the response has been incredible. We have a great product and the best reps in the industry and, together, we have all done a great job. Ultimately, however, the product speaks for itself. My role was to take a product that was somewhat of an unknown in all areas except Germany and a few other European countries, and globalize it. We began in the United States, but soon after we hired my counterpart in Asia, and the growth there has increased significantly as well. Q. Has the recent growth resulted in an expanded distributor network in the United States? A. Luckily, since I’ve been in this industry a long time, I’ve been able to work with some of the best reps in the industry. All of my reps carry only “best in industry” products. As our reputation grows, I hear from more sales reps that would like to carry our product. Since the beginning of 2019, we have added three new rep companies. Q. Congratulations on winning an industry award for the OC- SCAN®CCX.3 component counter. What makes this technology award winning? A. There are obviously other machines out there; however, we were the first to make this technology. We do things differently, resulting in key advantages. First, our sister company is an EMS company. Why is this important? Well, we have four SMT lines. We run our counter in real-life production during a three shift per day/five day work week. The reason this is so important and a key advantage is simple. We have thousands and thousands of reels that go through our machine. Nobody else can say this. Nobody is going to invest millions of dollars in inventory for testing this type of machine. We don’t have to because it’s part of our daily routine. Ultimately, this results in us having the most robust algorithms compared to any other solution. We do not require a library and rely simply on logical algorithms. Q. Why is it so important today to know exact inventory numbers? A. Keeping SMT lines running is the bottom line and the driving factor for exact inventory control. The world is automating everything. Parts of our industry such as board feeding, screen printing, AOI, pick-and-place and reflow have been automated for years but inventory management and control have fallen behind. Suddenly, however, there is high demand to automate and control this process. You may have the best line techs and equipment in the industry, but if you don’t have components, it’s meaningless. Automating inventory management solves this issue. Also, the popularity of inventory storage units along with our component counters is at an all time high. Previously, you would purchase components, manually enter the quantity into your ERP system, and then put them away. When that component was needed, it would be Page 32 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

removed from inventory, set up on feeders, sent to production, and then We have thousands returned to inventory. The problem was that there was so much handling and thousands in between each process and only “sometimes”, counting would of reels that go be involved in this process. Often, only the so-called “important” or through our machine. “expensive” components were counted because there was not enough Nobody else can say time to count 100 percent of them. Even though some components were this. Nobody is going being counted at factories, it was extremely slow and inaccurate. It could to invest millions of take 3-5 minutes to count an average reel and even up to 8-10 minutes dollars in inventory to count a reel of 50,000 01005s. The main objective of inventory control for testing this type is to keep the lines running, so imagine if you have a reel of components of machine. that you believe has 100 remaining and you need 92, but in reality there are only 80, what happens? The line stops. Production stops. People scramble. Maybe you need to scrap boards, solder paste, etc. You may need to order parts overnight, which is expensive and, with today’s parts shortages, you may end up waiting, and possibly even delaying shipments to customers. This is why it is important to know exact inventory numbers and why inventory management should be a key part to success, equally important to the rest of the SMT line. Q. We are hearing more and more about the importance of “smart factories” and Industry 4.0. Are optical control’s products Industry 4.0 capable? How so? A. Absolutely. Our component counter can be a standalone unit with no communication to anything, but it also can be a standalone unit that is completely tied into factory ERP systems and storage units via software. We can communicate with just about any type of software that a factory may use. We are already communicating with other software packages, and other equipment. Additionally, the machine can be completely automated whether it be with a programmable robot handling system, trolleys, conveyors, or an AGV that can drive to/from the machine. It all depends on how much automation the customer wants. All of the above is also a big part of traceability which is increasingly important. Q. Can you please tell our readers how your component counting technology outperforms the competition’s? What makes them better? Page 33

featurecon A. We are very different from any other company and, naturally, we feel we can outperform any other machine. As I mentioned previously, we use Page 34 logical algorithms. Our machine requires NO libraries or programming. It is truly a “plug and play” machine. When our technicians install a machine, the procedure is simple: Uncrate it. Install the touchscreen monitor, barcode reader and label printer, and then plug into a standard 110v outlet. All machines are FDA certified and we perform a radiation test at start up, and then start loading reels. That’s it. You can start counting as soon as the machine turns on, and you won’t have to program anything, or tell the machine which types of components are on the reels because the machine does not care. At the most recent IPC APEX Expo, several companies brought unknown components, and loaded their own reels and some odd-shaped components into our demo machine with no issues. Many visitors told us that we were the only ones to count these parts. For example, one company brought plastic cases with random parts inside. We did not open the cases. We simply put them in the machine, pressed go and counted them. They weren’t on a reel, and we had no idea what they were. In 10 seconds, without telling the machine anything, we had the results. We were the only company that could do this. Our machine is also extremely fast. The latest update to our CCX.3 allows you to put any type of component in the machine and 10 seconds later the results will be on the screen. It could be a 7” reel, 13” reel, 17” reel, 1 JEDEC tray, 3 JEDEC trays, 1 component tube or 20 component tubes. It will always be 10 seconds. The only time the machine will go to 12 seconds is when running four 7” reels simultaneously. It also makes no difference if a reel has 100 components, or 50,000 components. The results will be ready in 10 seconds. Many people think, “It’s a counter, they all do the same thing.” While there is some truth to this, our design and operation are very different. The performance is great but we also are able to use a much lower powered X-ray tube, and turn it on for just over 1 second, resulting in much less exposure to sensitive components. Q. Which industry segment is your largest customer (e.g. electronics manufacturing, mil/aero, medical, etc.)? Has it always been this way or has the focus shifted? If it has shifted, why? A. We work with anyone that builds electronics and has pick-and- place machines. All of these machines use components. All of these components need to be counted. This means all OEMs and CMs are potential customers. However, we have been very successful with military and aviation because of the design of our machine. The lower amount of radiation exposure to the components is important to them. In reality, most components are not a concern but anything that is programmable or used in aviation or military, radiation limits must be taken into consideration. Q. How has 2019 been so far for optical control? Do you anticipate growth this year? A. 2019 started where 2018 left off. We have a popular product in a popular segment. We fully expect a high percentage of growth this year, not only in the United States but globally. The word is out that we have something special. Q. What is your outlook for the next five years’ growth? What strategy/ies will you follow to meet this growth goal? A. Components keep getting smaller, and we are already testing them. We will continue with our algorithm advancements and will stay ahead of our customers’ needs. Completing simple automation is what we are continuously working toward so we will continue the development of simplified automation including full integration into other products. Q. What do you want the industry to know most about optical control? A. We are a company that focuses on one thing: counting components. We don’t have a repertoire of products. We have a counter and since we are an EMS company, there is nonstop research and development using our own component inventory. We are the best in the industry and we offer an easy, reliable solution for an exact and controllable inventory. We keep lines running. www.optical-control.com | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Intelligent Simple Fast Automated Component Counting Key advantages ✓ Drastically reduce line down time ✓ Drastically reduce counting labor ✓ Eliminate counting mistakes ✓ More productive use of manpower ✓ Direct link to factory ERP/MES ✓ Direct link to storage units Counting components shouldn’t require hours of programming. A true Plug-and-Play solution is a machine that doesn’t require libraries, but is based on logical algorithms. Monitoring SMT lines is critical. “Line-Down” due to lack of precise inventory management is wasteful. [email protected] | 1-833-We-Count (932-6868) optical-control.com Page 35

INDUNSETWRYS INDUSTRYNE hot off the press Russell Poppe appointed management, always with a strong services are further expanded via the as Business Development focus on customers and sustained VJT high-energy X-ray labs at its New Manager at ATE Solutions business growth. York and Connecticut facilities. ATE Solutions, the UK’s leading Poppe is delighted to have joined A.T.E. “Adding Datest as our partner and provider of custom designed and Solutions, and commented, “I look adding a West Coast inspection built test automation solutions for forward to using my extensive industry services location has been a great the electronics industry, announces knowledge and experience to support addition for both companies,” said Vijay the appointment of Russell Poppe ATE Solution’s innovative test systems Alreja, CEO, VJ Technologies. “The as Business Development Manager, and applications in technologically Fremont location has added another effective immediately. advanced markets.” level of service and convenience for Founded in 1988, ATE Solutions Ltd is our new customers, while improving Based in Northampton, Mr Poppe is a vastly experienced test equipment response time for existing customers responsible for contributing to current manufacturer. They are one of a very in the area.” engineering projects, sales, marketing, few companies to provide the complete “2018 was our Proof-of-Concept Year, pre-sales business processes and test solution, from test system design and 2019 is our Break Out Year,” said new product development. He will also and build all the way through to fixturing Robert A. Boguski, Jr., President of be a main point of contact for new and test software and have over 3000 Datest. “We have learned the system, customers and respond to requests for installed test applications. the software and the team has been information or proposals, supplying the https://atesolutions.co.uk worked up to serve a varied clientele technical details of proposed solutions. with a common denominator: A Poppe brings nearly 30 years of Datest and VJ Technologies defective or suboptimal product electronics industry experience. After Celebrate First Year of needing immediate root cause and attaining a degree in Engineering Success in West Coast failure analysis. Our time-tested, (Electronics) from Durham University, Inspection Services, mission-critical failure analysis he enjoyed an early career designing Showroom and Demo Center business model, honed over seven control systems for large diesel engines. Datest is celebrating its first year years in electronics applications, After moving to work on handheld of partnership with VJ Technologies is now expanding to new sectors, computers at Psion, and becoming a (VJT) on a West Coast inspection and addressing new products, in Chartered Engineer, a growing interest services center, showroom and aerospace, automotive, medical, 3D in electronics production and test led to demonstration facility. printing, materials science, academic a career in sub-contract manufacturing. Datest installed the VJT high precision and other applications where time is of During his career Poppe enjoyed micro-focus DR/CT system, software the essence. We expect to supplement several technical and management and associated workstations a little our current capabilities with additional roles including design, test, production, more than a year ago, and has been imaging and test services later this engineering, operations and quality busy attracting both new and old year. Watch this space. We also will be customers since. The facility staff making appearances at trade shows on includes NAS410 Level II and Level III the West Coast and elsewhere, getting personnel, who are always available the word out about our partnership as part of their service. Training and with VJT and our joint services. Our consultation services also are featured. two companies may be separated Quick-turnaround (usually 24-48 hours) by geography, but we are bound by inspection and failure analysis services capability. There is no imaging job we are available to all industry sectors, cannot do.” building on Datest’s already well- www.datest.com | www.vjt.com known and highly successful printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) failure Emil Otto launches new Flux analysis service. Datest’s inspection Remover onto the market Emil Otto expands the range of assembly cleaning agents with a Page 36 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

INDUSTRYNE manually applied medium for the removal of addition however, they can also be used both Fuji’s sales representatives of the year flux residues. for manual- and repair soldering as well as dip are awarded each year, recognizing the The EO-RA-007 Flux Remover is a clear, soldering. The soldering properties are very company’s outstanding representatives in the colorless cleaning liquid, based on an isopropyl good, in particular during step-through and the electronics industry. Candidates are nominated alcohol - solvent mixture, which has been wetting of the circuit board. by Fuji’s Regional Sales Managers and developed for the manual cleaning of circuit The EO-Y-005 is also available in the variants Technical teams, and are selected based on a boards of flux residues. The new cleaning A, B and C. The individual variants enable the variety of qualifications. agent can remove both residues containing customer to select a fluxing agent, which in each www.fujiamerica.com resin as well as those that are resin-free. But case is coordinated to his area of application. besides flux residues, all other impurities can The A variant has a low solid content of 2% IPC Releases Report Projecting also be removed, such as dust, fingerprints, and was developed especially for full tunnel Employment Growth in European grease and oils. The circuit board substrate nitrogen applications. Due to its wide process Electronics Sector; Launches does not thereby play a role, as the EO-RA-007 window and high temperature stability, the flux Ambitious New Workforce Initiative reacts non-corrosive. The cleaning agent can guarantees very good soldering results under Employment in the European electronics therefore be used on all types of circuit board. full nitrogen. The standard version, the all- sector is expected to grow according to a new round version of the EO-Y-005, is the B variant, study by Oxford Economics released today EO-RA-007 is supplied in a 400 mml spray can, which has a solid content of 3%. This variant by IPC—Association Connecting Electronics which is provided with a brush attachment. of the EO-Y-005 is also available as dosing Industries®. Such a trend would exacerbate The cleaning liquid can thereby be applied pen or dosing bottle. The third version is the issues created by an existing shortage of specifically and sparingly to the circuit board. C variant. This flux variant has a solid content skilled workers according to our members. Since the cleaning agent is applied manually, of 4% and was developed especially for the The study’s release accompanied IPC’s particular attention was given to the odor, to power electronics, for which large component announcement that it is expanding its ensure that it is pleasant and that the application bodies must be soldered at a low assembly Workforce Champions initiative from the United is as easy as possible. Furthermore, it has density. The entire EO-Y-005 series has a very States to the European Union, with a pledge been shown both in internal tests as well as in low alcohol content of merely 7 %. to create at least 500,000 workforce training customer tests, that the period of residue-free The EO-Y-006 has a solid content of 4% as opportunities to workers and students across evaporation is ideal for the optimal cleaning in well as an alcohol content of 60%. Both the the EU over the next five years. manual applications. EO-RA-007 evaporates EO-Y006 as well as the EO-Y-005 series are Commissioned by IPC, the Oxford Economics fast and does not leave behind any residues. available from Emil Otto with immediate effect. report examined the data for the European Ideally, the cleaning agent can be wiped from www.emilotto.de electronics industry, which currently employs the assembly with an ESD cloth. EO-RA-007 approximately 2.4 million workers in the 28 is therefore ideally suited for the reworking of Fuji America Announces 2018 Sales member states of the EU (the EU28), or about 8 assemblies or for manual soldering. Representative of the Year Awards percent of overall manufacturing employment. The Flux Remover is available with immediate Fuji America Corporation, proudly announces Key findings of the study include: effect. their 2018 Sales Award Winners. Sales • Employment in the European electronics www.emilotto.de Achievements were recognized and presented Emil Otto further expands its to the following: sector is climbing but still below pre-2008- product portfolio of alcohol and • Highest All-Around Sales Activity: Alfredo recession levels. water-based fluxing agents • Germany remains the clear employment Emil Otto GmbH expands its product range of Plazola, Osbaldo Rodriguez, Sean McMillen, leader in the European electronics industry. alcohol and water-based fluxes. Two further Luis Saenz, Eric Culbertson, Ricardo In 2018, the electronics industry in Germany fluxing agents are available to customers Fuentes, Randy Nelson, Everardo Jaime, employed approximately 813,000 workers, with immediate effect and ensure for a further Alfredo Hernandez, Jorge De La Rosa - PAC equivalent to just over a third of total diversification of the product portfolio. Global USA & Mexico employment in the EU28. France, Italy, the “We have used the last few months to • Sales Rep of the Year: Alfredo Hernandez - United Kingdom, and Poland round out the further expand our range of products for PAC Global Mexico top five. our customers”, declared Markus Geßner, • AIMEXIII Sales: Jeff Kline, Boris Mathiszik, • The electronics industry is moving eastward. Marketing- and Sales Manager of Emil Otto Steve Oltmann, Habacuc Molina – CEME From 2011 to 2018, electronics industry GmbH. The range of alcohol and water-based • Global Account Management: Robert Jones employment in Central and Eastern Europe fluxes is expanded with the new products - Lean Stream (CEE) grew at an average annual rate of EO-Y-005 and -006. “These fluxes are hybrid • Outstanding Sales Award: Paul Notti - 2.1%, more than double the rate in the EU15. fluxes with an alcohol content. Due to the Equipment Sales water-based formula the soldering results are • Technology Award: Don Ernst - Bartron, Inc. very good, and the circuit board is very clean The award winners were announced during following application of the fluxing agent. the 2019 IPC APEX Expo in San Diego, CA, at Both the EO-Y-005 as well as the EO-Y-006 Fuji’s National Sales Meeting. Tom Zabkiewicz, are suitable for use on Organic Solderability Executive Vice President commented: “We are Preservative (OSP) circuit boards”, explained proud to present these awards to highlight the Geßner. The new fluxes were developed for hard work, dedication and expertise displayed using during wave- and selective soldering. In by our North American Rep network. It’s so important to have top quality representatives to support our Fuji customers in today’s demanding, ever-changing marketplace, and it gives us great pleasure to be able to recognize the achievements of these individuals.” Page 37

featurecont. • Employment growth across the EU28 is IPC unveiled its EU Workforce Champions Mirtec Europe Partners with expected to average 0.2 percent per year initiative in a meeting with Inge Bernaerts, Head Detech Europe Ltd in UK Ireland over the next five years. of Cabinet for Marianne Thyssen, the European MIRTEC today announced that it appointed Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Detech Europe to cover its United Kingdom • However, the trend is expected to be far Skills and Labour Mobility. Ireland market. With more than 120 installations from uniform across Europe with the shift In support of its pledge, IPC is making in this territory, the UK has turned into one of eastward projected to continue with the unprecedented, multi-million-dollar investments Mirtec Europe’s top areas and additional sales majority of CEE economies forecast to enjoy in its education, training and workforce and service are required. above-average employment growth. programs. The multifaceted effort will include “I am delighted to work with the Detech Europe investments in training and credentialing team. Their reputation and professionalism • Further research into the UK shows that wage programs, STEM programming in secondary are well known in this territory. The UK growth in the electronics sector has run well and post-secondary schools, “Earn & Learn” Ireland market shows great opportunities for ahead of the economy average and the rest of programs, and new job opportunities. continued expansion for Mirtec, but it is vital the manufacturing sector since 2011. www.IPC.org that we introduce a top class partner to assist our efforts,” said David Bennett, President of • Such a trend is consistent with the existence KIC Announces New Leadership Mirtec Europe. of a skills gap which has weakened the KIC is taking a leap in product development Detech Europe Ltd is a major distributor of negotiating power of firms in the labour and technology. The markets are changing, SMT equipment within the UK. Detech’s ethos market, although further research is required challenges are getting tougher and the world of keeping things simple is at the heart of all to reach any definitive conclusions. We plan of Smart Factory/Industry 4.0 is here. We are the ranges they carry, offering maximum return to make such analysis part of our research expanding our product portfolio and escalating in a minimum of time. Mirtec Europe will train programme over the coming year. our roadmap. Detech’s sales and technical engineers in Philip Kazmierowicz, the company co-owner, order to provide the best possible support to IPC commissioned the study to better has decided to take on the position of President this vital market. Additionally, Philip Bennett understand employment trends in Europe to to guide the company through this new and who has 10 years of technical experience at undertake further research and to inform its trail-blazing path. Mirtec has become Detech Europe’s Sales workforce training programs. IPC certifies and Support Manager, ensuring the same more than 100,000 electronics workers per “We are very excited about the direction our experience and service customers have come year globally and recently launched the IPC company is moving and our key position in to expect from working directly with Mirtec Education Foundation to support science, the Smart Factory/Industry 4.0 development” Europe will continue. technology, engineering and math (STEM) reports Phil. “Our international team is focused “We are proud to be associated with the programs at universities and secondary schools. on providing our customers with solutions for industry’s most technically advanced inspection The shortage of skilled workers is the industry’s all their thermal manufacturing requirements, company. Mirtec dominates the UK Ireland top business concern. Companies simply data management and data analytics with market and their existing and new products cannot attract enough young workers to innovative, easy to use products and most are tailored to customers’ requirements for the replace those retiring. With unemployment importantly continued outstanding customer highest capability with aggressive pricing,” said in many counties near record lows, market support. KIC’s values and dedication to our David Erskine, Managing Director at Detech conditions are surely a factor. At the same customers and partners will continue to be Europe Ltd. “Detech has 20 years’ experience time, electronics manufacturers are requiring our top priority. With growth comes expansion of supplying and supporting high-end capital ever-greater skillsets as the industry moves to and a clear plan is imperative. I’m thrilled to equipment including printers, placement and advanced manufacturing. be working with our talented team, customers associated technologies. We aim to bring the Advanced manufacturing, which relies heavily and partners as we take this journey together.” same level of customer care for the Mirtec on robotics and automation, opens new www.kicthermal.com product line.” horizons for the European electronics industry. www.mirtec.com The workers in these cutting-edge facilities tend to have less hands-on interaction with Solder Alloy Patent Expiration manual tools and greater reliance on computer- Provides Opportunity for managed machinery. This trend is making Electronics Assemblers to manufacturing cleaner and safer than in the Maximize Price/Performance past, but it is placing new skills requirements Leading tin and solder alloy manufacturer, on workers. Nathan Trotter, in cooperation with North “The chronic shortage of adequately skilled American master representative e-tronix, Inc., workers and the changes in skills required are today announced the availability of NT100Ge some of the most difficult challenges facing the lead-free solder bar and wire products with electronics industry in Europe and worldwide,” an alloy composition equivalent to that of the said IPC President and CEO John Mitchell. well-known SN100C® solder. Effective March “More than two-thirds of IPC companies 15, 2019, the patent US618055/EU985486/ indicate that a lack of skilled workers is JP3152945 held by Nihon Superior Sha Co., constraining their ability to grow. Ltd. has expired, allowing the alloy composition “That is why IPC is significantly expanding our industry’s efforts to engage young people and provide the education and training programs they need to enter and be successful in this industry. “From a policy perspective,” Mitchell added, “we believe Europe needs to take a strong cross-sectoral policy approach to expanding the skilled workforce and strengthening the electronics value-chain.” Page 38 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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featurecont. of SN100C to be produced in bar and FlexTRAK®-SHS’s new large plasma “FlexTRAK-SHS is the latest in Nordson wire form without restriction. Nathan Trotter process chamber handles larger, MARCH’s TRAK® series of automated has formulated NT100Ge as a drop-in or more, strips for increased plasma systems and is designed to fulfill our replacement for existing SN100C applications, flexibility, throughput, and customers’ requirements to develop new providing expanded access to cost-effective productivity for electronics/ processes to improve product performance wave solder products. semiconductor packaging. and increase productivity while reducing “Electronics assemblers have appreciated the Nordson MARCH announces the introduction costs,” said Daniel Chir, product line manager, performance capabilities of the SN100C alloy of its FlexTRAK®-SHS automated plasma Nordson MARCH. “Built upon MARCH’s for some time,” says Luke Etherington, Vice treatment system. The plasma system includes patented plasma technology, the FlexTRAK- President of Business Development at Nathan the 9.6-liter (585 in³) large-volume F3-S process SHS is our most advanced automated plasma Trotter. “Our new NT100Ge solder bar and chamber that can be configured for larger strips system, increasing productivity to new wire will deliver an identical alloy composition or can treat more strips per cycle, yielding levels while providing the same unparalleled and excellent wave soldering performance higher throughput and increased productivity treatment uniformity and process consistency consistent with that of SN100C, but without for semiconductor and electronics packaging. as our other TRAK series plasma systems.” the price premiums. This, combined with The FlexTRAK-SHS system’s advanced www.nordsonmarch.com Nathan Trotter’s more than two centuries of automation enables high-throughput processing metals manufacturing expertise, our broad of lead frames, high-density substrates, and Rehm Hands Over 5000th Reflow global importing resources and high-volume other strip-type electronic components. The Soldering System production capacity, offers electronics system handles simultaneous strip buffering and Long standing business partner Endress+Hauser manufacturers a robust and cost-competitive plasma processing for higher chamber utilization. take delivery of another new VisionXP+ reflow supply chain that is unmatched.” Advanced process controls, interchangeable soldering system. Nathan Trotter’s NT100Ge is a lead-free alloy electrode configurations, and plasma modes In mid-March, Rehm Thermal Systems handed comprised primarily of tin, with additions of give ultimate application flexibility. over their 5000th reflow soldering system, the nickel, copper and germanium. Benefits of convection soldering system VisionXP+ to the alloy include formation of an aesthetically The plasma chamber of the FlexTRAK-SHS the Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG in Reinach, appealing solder joint with a bright, smooth employs the same architecture and technology Switzerland. Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG was appearance, compatibility with wave and as the smaller FlexTRAK platforms for a founded in 1977 and is one of today’s global selective soldering machine metals, and seamless transition as production demands leaders in the supply of flow measurement reduced copper dissolution within the more capacity. It is capable of processes such technology for use in all areas of industrial soldering process. In addition to the NT100Ge as surface cleaning, oxidation removal, organic process engineering. Rehm Thermal Systems performance advantages, Nathan Trotter’s contamination removal, and surface activation. and Endress+Hauser enjoy a successful ongoing investment in its bar and wire FlexTRAK-SHS is CE marked and meets SEMI partnership reaching back over more than manufacturing competency and resource S2/S8 (EH&S/Ergonomics) standards. 20 years. A partnership that has given rise to underscores the company’s commitment Key applications for plasma cleaning include: numerous joint projects. to ensuring next-generation production • Pre-wire bond plasma treatment on systems to satisfy product purity and supply (Left to right) Michael Hanke (Sales Director requirements. The company is the largest bar semiconductor package substrates and at Rehm Thermal Systems), Marco Nardozza and wire solder supplier in North America, lead frames and Markus Ursprung (both Project Manager providing its customers with the highest • Pre-underfill plasma treatment on at Endress+Hauser Flowtec) and Patric Kiener quality metals. With a production volume of flip-chip packages (Department Manager at Endress+Hauser approximately two million pounds per month, • Pre-mold plasma treatment on Flowtec) (Image: Rehm Thermal Systems). industrial and electronics manufacturers semiconductor package substrates and Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG has been are assured of risk-free supply to meet lead frames developing and manufacturing industrial production demands. • Plasma treatment of semiconductor flowmeters for liquids, gases and steam Partnering with multi-award-winning master package substrates and lead frames for for over 40 years, earning itself a leading representative, e-tronix, Nathan Trotter improved adhesion position in this field. For many years now, customers are supported by an extensive • Removal/reduction of oxidation on these flowmeters have been produced using and knowledgeable North American sales lead frames. systems, supplied among others, by Rehm. and technical consulting network. The Rehm Thermal Systems has already supplied e-tronix team has a combined 60 years of the Swiss company with four ProtectoXP electronics industry experience and in-depth coating systems, two RDS 3000 drying process know-how to help customers select products that will maximize performance and minimize cost. “The addition of NT100Ge to the Nathan Trotter solder bar portfolio allows electronics specialists to enjoy superior wave solder process performance at an industry-best cost,” explains Erik Stromberg, President of e-tronix. “Nathan Trotter’s metals manufacturing expertise and economies of scale along with the service and technical support of our team ensure customers can meet their demanding reliability, high-yield, low-cost objectives.” www.nathantrotter.com Page 40 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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featurecont. systems, as well as four VisionXP+ convection are thankful for the trust invested in our New generation of mobile fume soldering systems. A fifth VisionXP+ has now company and look forward to mastering future extraction units been added to this number. Endress+Hauser projects together”, says Michael Hanke, Sales Flowtec’s constant line expansion indicates a Director at Rehm Thermal Systems. Introducing the new system series ULT 160.1, course of continual growth. www.rehm-group.com ULT AG provides the next generation of As with all systems in the VisionX series, portable fume extraction units for small and this VisionXP+ is equipped with two tried Sono-Tek Corporation Announces medium air pollutant quantities. In addition and tested residue management systems: the Addition of a New Asia-Based to a new, visually appealing design and pyrolysis in the preheating zone, as well as Sr. Technical Sales Engineer improved device handling, users benefit in the cold condensation and filtering in the cooling Sono-Tek Corporation (OTC BB: SOTK) is new system series by means of high filtration tract. This ensures that all residue, whether in pleased to announce the recent hiring of rates, extremely low-noise operation and an gas, liquid, crystalline or particulate form, is Ronnie Teo, formerly of KIC, as Sr. Technical optimized price-performance-ratio. removed from the process gas in an energy Sales Engineer. Teo has experience in Special filter combinations within the ULT saving and efficient way. The VisionXP+ engineering, service and management, and 160.1 units increase separation efficiency and systems from Rehm Thermal Systems in use will provide invaluable support to Sono-Tek’s filter lives, resulting in significant cost savings at Endress+Hauser are also equipped with growing Asian customer base. He will support for users. The mobile and compact system an extended 1.5 metre cooling tract (Power both the sales and service teams for existing design enables flexible application at changing Cooling Unit), which allows for gentle and and potential customers. manual workstations. controlled cooling of the highly complex The new systems provide standard installation components. Rehm Thermal Systems can thus opportunities for either one extraction arm or offer Endress+Hauser systems, on which the two hoses with 50 diameter, respectively. highest precision manufacturing is possible, The ULT 160.1 units can be connected to external consistency of top quality products can be systems via a D-Sub interface for automated ensured and process optimisation can be operations, e.g. with laser marking systems, successfully put into practice. soldering machines or dispensing devices. ULT provides the systems as specific versions for the removal of laser fume (type LAS 160.1), soldering fume (LRA 160.1), dusts (ASD 160.1), or gases, odors and vapors (ACD 160.1). Specifically configured filter technologies are utilized for the respective applications. (Left to right) ) Michael Hanke (Sales Director at Sono-Tek’s Asian market segments include Device version LAS 160.1 for laser fume Rehm Thermal Systems) and Marco Nardozza the printed circuit board and semiconductor extraction (Project Manager at Endress+Hauser Flowtec) industries, as well as advanced markets such as ULT’s fume extraction systems help to eliminate (Image: Rehm Thermal Systems). fuels cells, medical devices, glass coatings and airborne pollutants released during joining, “In Rehm we have found a reliable partner that various nanotechnology research applications. separation or surface processing technologies. supplies us with high quality thermal systems, Teo will be based out of Singapore to better The units remove the finest of particles and on which we can manufacture our products with serve the company’s Asian markets. In addition emissions in automated and semi-automated consistent and reliable quality. We can always to his technical background, he speaks production processes as well as manual rely on Rehm: for the functionality and reliability Mandarin, English, Cantonese, Japanese and workplaces in many industries. of their systems, as well as for their expertise, Hokkien. Providing local language support is a www.ult.de/en service and cooperation”, says Marco key part of Sono-Tek’s world-class service and Nardozza, Project Manager at Endress+Hauser support program. Flowtec, who alongside Department Manager “Ronnie has an impressive background of Patric Kiener took delivery of the new VisionXP+ technical knowledge and management skills, at Endress+Hauser Flowtec’s production site making his experience a great value to Sono- in Reinach. Tek and our customer base,” said Bennett The partnership between Endress+Hauser Bruntil, Sono-Tek’s VP of Sales and Marketing. and Rehm Thermal Systems has existed for “Leveraging his skills and strategic location in more than 20 years: “For us, Endress+Hauser Singapore allows superior customer support Flowtec has been a business partner right to our Asian customers. Ronnie will be key from the word go. Our company always stands to current and future developments to our to gain when carrying out joint projects and technology and I am excited to have him as exchanging knowledge with Endress+Hauser part of our team.” Flowtec in order to produce high quality www.sono-tek.com electronics. We value this positive cooperation, Page 42 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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featurecont. WittcoSales Promotes Todd house production and R&D that let industrial new range of inspection systems provides Wittmer to President communities engage confidently with robots automated analysis of TSVs, C4 bumps, WittcoSales is pleased to announce that Todd and derive maximum competitive advantage.” 3D packages and MEMS at wafer, strip or Wittmer has been promoted to President, The latest generations of robots, leveraging component level with maximum throughput. effective immediately. Tom Wittmer remains advanced control techniques infused with Lastly the FF65 IL with its integrated loader with the company as CEO. The dynamic father machine-learning artificial intelligence (AI), are is designed to meet the needs of volume and son team will continue supporting the SMT driving fast-paced productivity growth and manufacturing whilst maintaining market and micro-electronics markets with equipment represent a key enabler for Industry 4.0 and the leading features and benefits. They were and consumables allowing their customers to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). developed under collaboration with Nagoya meet the challenging technology of today and Drawing on over 40 years of experience Electric Works. the growth of tomorrow. rooted in the introduction of robot technology “Our customers in the Semicon industry Originating in hospitality, Todd truly believes in for assembling Yamaha motorcycles, the require analyzing continuously smaller features the credo of WittcoSales, started by his father, Yamaha FA Section creates cutting-edge at higher speed. Classical electrical testing and Tom Wittmer, 30 years ago. Tom Wittmer articulated robots and continuously improves optical inspection are coming to their limits, stated: “Our mission is to provide the right traditional industrial types such as cartesian, especially in complex 3D packaging”, states manufacturing solutions before the sale, and SCARA, and single-axis robots for state- Eike Frühbrodt, Vice President YXLON Product excellent ongoing service and support after of-the-art performance and flexibility. The and Project Management. “The FF70 CL with its the sale. Helping you succeed is our goal. portfolio of standard products streamlines computed laminography for ultra-high volume Since joining the company seven years ago, access to advanced robotics solutions that resolution can handle this challenge easily. An Todd has really embraced our customers, our are faster, quieter, more responsive, more air-suspended high precision manipulator, anti- company’s culture and the constant growth of precise, and more space-efficient than vibration mechanics and 7 tons of machine our industry.” traditional automation. A comprehensive weight make it an ideal choice for defect WittcoSales, Inc. offers high quality capital range of advanced controllers, accessories inspection at micron level. And when speed equipment and electronics consumables such as grippers, and customization services, is more an issue than ultra-high resolution, for the always-changing technology of the is also available. the FF65 CL and FF65 IL will deliver. All three industry. The team takes pride in its long-term www.yamaha-motor-im.eu systems are an excellent complimentary relationships with its customers and extensive Expansion of YXLON range to our existing product portfolio for the history of service to the electronics industry. Product Portfolio for the Electronics market with Cougar and Cheetah www.wittcosales.com Semicon Industry EVO, as well as YXLON FF20 CT and FF35 CT.” YXLON International is launching a brand-new www.yxlon.com Yamaha Factory Automation range of X-ray inspection systems dedicated Michael Kövi is promoted to Senior Section opens direct robot sales to the Semicon industry. These systems offer Process Engineer and support office for Europe advanced automated 2D and 3D inspection ZESTRON Europe promoted Mr. Michael Kövi to Yamaha Factory Automation Section, a of bumps and filled vias to locate, identify Senior Process Engineer. He has been working subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics and measure failures, including non-wetted in the Application Technology department in Business Unit, has opened a European office bumps, voiding and misalignments to the Ingolstadt, since November 2013. to strengthen support for sales partners and highest standard. In terms of resolution these customers of Yamaha’s advanced industrial systems are among the best on the worldwide Now, he is the technical contact person for global robotic systems and products. market. The range is being introduced during active key accounts and is responsible for the The new support office, part of Yamaha Motor the Semicon China exhibition in Shanghai, coordination of projects for those accounts. In Europe N.V in Neuss, Dusseldorf, Germany, is March 20-22, 2019, booth #2439 – with a live addition, he supports customers from Eastern strategically located to connect with Yamaha’s presentation of the YXLON FF70 CL. Europe, Switzerland and the Benelux countries agents and distributors throughout Europe. The with regard to the installation, optimization and network comprises partners with long expertise The FF70 CL and FF65 CL series are fully control of cleaning processes. Furthermore, in industrial robotics, who are currently serving automated analysis systems offering ultra-high he is an expert on technical cleanliness issues a rapidly growing customer base to facilitate an resolution and magnification for the smallest and is responsible for the particle analyzes easier access to more extensive services direct semiconductor defect detection. The brand- carried out at ZESTRON’s Analytical Center. As from Yamaha. a speaker at the ZESTRON Academy, he also “The time is right to increase support for our teaches about purity and reliability in the field European partners as leading corporations are of electronics production. increasing robot deployments as a mainstay www.zestron.com of digital transformation,” said Ichiro Arimoto. “Yamaha Factory Automation Section offers a unified product range, world-class support, and the assurances that come with in- Page 44 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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TECHNOTLOODGAYY Headquartered in Plano, TX with a second facility in San TTOE Jose, CA, Krypton Solutions provides full service design, rapid prototyping and low-/medium-volume turnkey contract manufacturing services. The company specializes in electronics assembly for the semiconductor, medical, defense/security/aerospace, energy, telecommunications, energy and industrial market segments and provides services ranging from engineering support and pilot production to production runs in a high-mix/low-volume and quick turnover environment. Additionally, the company is AS9100D, ISO9001:2015, ISO13485:2003, Medical 13485 certified, RoHS/REACH compliant, ITAR registered and environmentally friendly. Ersa’s Technologies Krypton Solutions is a full-service contract manufacturer specializing in Help Krypton electronics assembly for a range of industries. Solutions’ As a contract manufacturer, Krypton Solutions is a start-to-finish Successful solutions provider. Its highly experienced team works closely with clients to successfully execute product release. Krypton is committed Expansion into the to providing the most comprehensive end-to-end solutions for PCB Silicon Valley Assembly, Box Build and Test Strategy. The company operates in a highly competitive marketplace for electronics by smt today editor assembly services, priding itself on using advanced technologies to exceed its clients’ demands for high-quality, cost-effective solutions. As a result, in 2001, it first made investments to enhance the capabilities of its processes. After much research, the company partnered with Kurtz Ersa Inc. for the purchase of its first wave solder machine, the EXL4000. Since then, the partnership has grown and strengthened, and Krypton Solutions has expanded its repertoire of technology from Ersa into two facilities to include three Hotflow 3/20 reflow ovens, three printers (two of which are the VERSAPRINT 2 Ultra Stencil with 3D SPI), two HR 550 rework machines, two VERSAFLOW 3 selective soldering machines and a wave solder machine. Page 46 Krypton Solutions has partnered with Ersa since 2001, providing value and advanced technology solutions to both the company’s facilities. | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Krypton recently expanded into a new facility in San Jose, CA. The company’s core business is to offer cutting-edge technology solutions from engineering to design high prototyping and testing to final box build capabilities. It is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley in order to locally help more customers. As a result, the company needed to purchase more equipment from Ersa: • The Hotflow 3/20 features 10 heated zones top-and-bottom and four active cooling zones. The oven is characterized by its high throughput inline operation, low operating cost and attractive price. • The VERSAPRINT 2 Ultra is the first stencil printer worldwide with fully integrated 100 percent 3D SPI. Advantages vs. 3D SPI standalone systems include 3D SPI for the inspection of complex PCBs directly after the printing process; VERSAPRINT stencil inspection detects errors before they appear; Zero reference measurement of the unprinted PCB can be performed before every print. • With the VERSAFLOW 3 series, Krypton benefits from a flexible system configuration and CAD-Assistant for offline programming. VERSAFLOW 3 provides secure process control with monitoring of all relevant processes and offers a link for traceability systems for process control. • The HR 550 is designed for the highest requirements in terms of precision and process safety in electronic assembly rework applications. It features a 1,500W high-performance hybrid heating element to desolder and solder SMT components up to 70 x 70 mm. When Krypton Solutions expanded into its San Jose facility, it needed more equipment and As a contract turned to Ersa to provide an oven, a stencil printer, a rework machine and more. The Hotflow manufacturer, 3/20 has 10 heated zones top-and-bottom and four active cooling zones, providing high Krypton Solutions throughput inline operation and low operating cost. is a start-to-finish Dipak Patel, Krypton Solutions owner, said that the Ersa equipment brings significant value solutions provider. to the company and, ultimately, the customers. “Just as we pride ourselves on offering the Its highly experienced highest quality product at the best competitive pricing, we have found Ersa to meet those team works closely same high expectations with great service and high reliability.” He added that he knew back with clients to in 2001 that Ersa would make a good partner and foresaw the relationship expanding and successfully execute growing stronger with the passing years. product release. Ersa’s customer service also has played a key role in the partnership. “We have found Ersa to be best in class when it comes to customer service and, more importantly, the equipment service and maintenance is second to none.” Patel said that Ersa’s CEO Mr. Kurtz personally offered his services if needed, and that the company is available for support after hours. Both Krypton Solutions’ Plano, TX and San Jose, CA facilities provide assembly and test capabilities. Patel said that the company maintains the resources and capacity needed to maximize productivity and flexibility to minimize costs and reduce time to market. Its assembly processes were developed to efficiently support dynamic engineering changes and quickly scale to meet product and volume demands. This process allows customers to achieve significant improvement in cycle time, asset utilization, reliability, flexibility and responsiveness. Krypton Solutions provides numerous assembly services, including rapid prototype builds, pre-production builds, low- to medium-volume production, build to order (BTO) and high complexity systems integration. Page 47

featurecon Krypton Solutions also is committed to building industry It also offers a comprehensive range of services, including the leadership in the electronics manufacturing services industry. This following: is accomplished through customer satisfaction as measured by • System & Circuit Development: Krypton Solutions partners with customers’ expectations for flexibility, responsiveness, leading-edge technology, technical support, product quality and communication. customers to design systems and electronic circuits with its experts using the Cadence and Altium design tools. Krypton has experience While there are numerous EMS providers, Krypton Solutions in analog, FPGA, digital, power and digital power design. differentiates itself from the competition in four areas: • Layout: The company’s PCB team is ready to work with circuit and application experts to make design a reality. Krypton’s 1. Focus: Flexibility and undivided focus on the customer. certified engineers help customers design high-complexity, This does more to differentiate the company from its high-speed and high-layer count boards. competitors. • Assembly: Krypton Solutions provides the best in cutting-edge EMS driven by state-of-the-art automated surface mount technology. 2. Integrity: Patel said, “Integrity Just as we pride • Test: The company has a highly skilled staff of test and application is fundamental in our ourselves on experts dedicated to providing innovative test solutions in its communications with our offering the onsite test labs. customers. We believe our • Product Integration: Krypton Solutions helps customers get their growth and success with all highest quality products to market faster with full turnkey assembly and product of our partnered relationships product at the integration. are directly attributable to best competitive Krypton Solutions believes in using technology to provide a better maintaining and sustaining pricing, we have solution to its clients, while reducing the cost of production. It also honesty and Integrity.” strives to differentiate its company from other CMS organizations found Ersa to in this highly competitive market. As a result, its mission is to 3. Empowerment: The company meet those same be a strategic partner for customers, enabling them to provide empowers employees to keep differentiated and competitive solutions for their clients. To the decision-making close accomplish this, the company works with companies such as to the manufacturing floor, high expectations Ersa to provide top-rated manufacturing solutions. In addition to ensuring rapid reaction to with great technology, the company provides customized consulting services, customer changes. technical excellence and close collaboration with its clients’ service and high development teams. Patel concluded, “Business flexibility is a key requirement for a 4. Execution: “We have built reliability. successful and timely product release. This is achieved by product differentiation, reducing time-to-market, managing risk and our reputation by meeting optimizing cost.” To succeed, Krypton Solutions constantly looks for and exceeding our customers’ technologies, such as those from Ersa, that allow it to make smarter expectations, from the product decisions in its factory in order to increase customer value. design phase through the www.ersa.com | www.krypton-solutions.com manufacturing phase,” added Patel. “Our relationships enable us to efficiently manage our supply chain, proactively control costs, and form long-term ties with our customers and suppliers.” Ersa’s VERSAFLOW helps Krypton benefit from a flexible system configuration and provides secure process control with monitoring of all relevant processes. Page 48 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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Electrolube supports Comic Relief with red nose day 2019 Leading electro-chemicals manufacturer Electrolube recently supported Comic Relief charity by hosting Red Nose 2019 at their head office based in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire. The company raised a total of £167.00 in donations to support the charity with a variety of games, quizzes and home-baking sale to get as many people as possible involved. Electrolube takes the subject of corporate social responsibility very seriously and is a proud supporter of a range of different charities including Barnados and The National Forest. The company also supports members of staff taking part in individual charitable events. www.electrolube.com Europlacer Receives Frost & Sullivan Award at Gala Dinner. At a prestigious gala dinner hosted in London by industry analyst Frost & Sullivan, Robert Conway, Executive Chairman of the Blakell Europlacer Group, and Group Director Victor Lorenzo accepted the award for 2019 Company of the Year in the Global SMT Pick & Place category on behalf of Europlacer. It is an unprecedented fifth consecutive Frost & Sullivan ‘Best Practice’ award for Europlacer. Frost & Sullivan describes Europlacer as “a company that consistently offers unique value propositions to its customers.” www.europlacer.com Page 51

TECHNOTLOODGAYYTTOE There are products in the market that tout the simplistic go (green light)/no go (red light) way to solder. However, Handling Risk soldering cannot be simplified in such a way. Some hand Mitigation in Hand soldering systems are said to evaluate the quality of the Soldering: Questions solder joint by calculating the intermetallic compound formation (IMC) and providing “closed loop” feedback and Concerns to the operator. These systems suggest that rules of operation and complete management of the variables are by Michael Gouldsmith necessary to achieve the green light or red light result. and Zen Lee However, the real question is if a simulation process can provide a QUANTITATIVE output result, rather than The challenge is to a QUALITATIVE output result, on the formation of the design a multiple intermetallic layer. function simulation The argument put forward is QUALITATIVE by nature and, therefore, is system and a process no better than the current method incorporated into hand soldering, control device that which includes visual inspection, operator skill, control of influencing not only incorporates factors such as tip geometry, the manner in which the tip touches the joint, the duration of time on the joint, the angle at which the solder wire all known variables is fed to the joint or the amount of solder being applied. but also has the ability It is important to remember that real-time hand soldering is conducted in an open environment, which is neither predictable nor easily simulated. to make real-time Basically, if the process cannot be set up like a reflow oven, in a adjustments completely sealed chamber, or if all the parameters are not controlled, then the use of a process which is not “closed loop” and incorporates red or green LEDs to determine correct metallic formation is not much better than an educated guess. The challenge is to design a multiple function simulation system and a process control device that not only incorporates all known variables but also has the ability to make real-time adjustments, as required. For example, any simulation system typically uses an allocation of underlying random numbers (Stochastic Simulations). Random-number generators are controllable (fixed sequence, streams, seeds) but are mixed with completely independent and separate random numbers. The simulated results are then measured against any variance.1 Unfortunately, as can be seen from the chart below, some critical variables are not controlled by the simulation process and are not included in the “input” data recorded by the systems. Therefore, they are not fully capable of determining solder joint quality. Given all the critical, controlled and non-controlled variables, it is reasonable to assume that the hardware/software technology in these hand solder systems is not technically capable of providing consistent validation results and lacks the closed-loop process necessary to confirm that a good intermetallic layer has been formed. Information about one such system states that at the preheat stage, when the tip touches the pad/load, two seconds will elapse before the solder becomes liquidus and the intermetallic formation takes place, at which point the system will detect whether the joint is completed correctly. It would also appear from the information provided that from the molten solder state to the reflow phase, there is a period of two to three seconds. On this basis, it could be concluded that these hand soldering systems operate using a predetermined time cycle since there is no capability to adjust once the tip touches the joint. Therefore, in terms of process control, these are “open loop” systems. Although designated as validation systems, these systems typically incorporate some predetermined programs to manage time, with no ability on a real-time basis to incorporate critical variables, which might influence the soldering process. In this respect, it is somewhat questionable whether the output from the system and green or red LEDs have any real “fail safe” validity. To support these conclusions, the following questions and considerations need to be reviewed. These systems state that the visual standard and operator skill do not account for the correct formation of the intermetallic compound. Question: Manual hand soldering is in an open environment, therefore, to properly set up these types of systems, it would be reasonable to assume that all variables need to be controlled, including the following: Page 52 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

Example Inputs (Factors) Outputs (Responses) Controllable Chemical Reaction Pressure Yield YES Temperature IMC Formation YES Catalyst Concentration YES It is claimed that the simulation process judges Tip geometry thermal energy performance of the heater to make the correct determination regarding the IMC. Tip temperature NO Joint temperature NO Duration of time to heat joint NO Tip contact area with joint NO NO (data can be made available, but it appears the Position of tip on the joint system does not control this variable) NO (data can be made available, but it appears the Hand Soldering Solder type system does not control this variable) Additional Flux NO Determine if New PCB or NO Reworked PCB Determine if Through hole NO soldering or Rework Touch up Operator skill level NO Operator soldering habit NO Pad size NO Component pin size NO NOTE: From the data, it appears that multiple simulation systems are in use at various levels, but it is unclear how these can be coordinated. Chart 1. Qualitative vs Quantitative; Controllable vs Uncontrollable (In modeling, everything is controllable) • Type of solder alloy in use • Operator skill and method • Multiple layer PCB of operation • Pad size • Component pin sizes • Tip geometries • Tip idle temperature • Flux in use Do these soldering systems incorporate these considerations when the solder tip touches each joint? NOTE: Intermetallic formation begins at room temperature. For lead-free applications, it generally is accepted that the correct formation of the intermetallic compound at the solder joint is approximately 40°C above the solder melt temperature (40°C + 217°C = 257°C). In a closed environment, a typical reflow oven for lead-free is set at 255°C. Soldering systems such as these use software to execute algorithms required to run the procedures, for the three “detection phases.” Step 1: Based on information from these hand soldering systems, the preliminary validation is done when they compare the thermal characteristics of tip geometry and the power delivered to the joint, within two seconds of applying the tip to the load. As there are different load requirements for each pad, depending on what traces or pins are behind the joint, identification of the tip geometry and load is difficult to establish and then process. Even if the EPROM can store tip data, load will still vary from PCB to PCB. Generally, three loads exist within these soldering systems: Large Load/High Power, Medium Load/Medium Power and Small Load/Small Power as shown to the right: Page 53

featureconSince they use Curie Heat Technology, which solder alloy melting temperature (0C) operates on a “power on demand” basis, different levels of power delivery will be 63Sn/37Pb 183 required, depending on the position between 96.5Sn/3.5Ag the solder tip and the joint. However, it is the 96.5Sn/3.8Ag/0.7Cu 221 function of the contact area that determines 96.2Sn/2.5Ag/0.8Cu/0.5Sb how much power is “drained” when the tip 217-218 touches the pad and then the subsequent table shows varying melting temperatures. reduction in tip temperature. Step 3: The final phase of calculation 216 Additionally, information from these systems relates to the formation of the intermetallic state that once liquidus occurs, thermal compound. Conclusion resistivity becomes stable and power These soldering systems do not appear For hand soldering systems to be effective decreases. However, in certain applications, to provide any form of verification that the validation systems, considerable changes there are two potential reasons why power analysis is correct or documented at the stage must be implemented in the hardware/ decreases. These occur when tips with smaller when they signal to the operator via green LED software. Additionally, without closed- geometry are used on a multilayer PCB with that the solder joint is good and in the range of loop feedback and analysis, there is no small component leads. In this case, even if 0.25-4 μm or by red LED that the solder joint communication link to the operator. In reality, the pad does not drain the heat from the tip, is bad and has fallen below 0.25 μm or risen these systems cannot directly measure the the heater and the tip will reach equilibrium. above 4 μm. IMC, but can only indirectly attempt to detect Therefore, two possible equilibrium states Since so many variables are not controlled, and verify that each solder joint is within a exist: or controllable, within the simulation process certain IMC range. The period of detection 1. Power decreases due to the equilibrium outlined in Steps 1 and 2, it is difficult to and verification is from the point at which between the heater/tip and joint perceive how accurate the data is in regard the tip touches the pad until the time it is 2. Between the heater and the tip itself. to the correct formation of the intermetallic removed. To use the thermal properties of The majority of applications where layer and equally the thickness of the IMC. Curie Heat to explain the solder joint formation small geometry tips are used are at high On this basis, if the simulation process is is not scientific since no real data supports the temperatures and as such it is difficult for not managing all the INPUTS or variables, simulation results. systems to differentiate between the two the algorithm cannot be expected to provide The chart below shows joint temperature and phenomena, leading to a potential incorrect an accurate OUTPUT and the green and red thermal energy distribution during the hand assumption by these hand soldering systems’ LEDs may be providing incorrect results. soldering process. Based on operating modes software/hardware. Consider also a situation when a red LED of these types of hand soldering systems, For different solder alloys, the rates of signal is received. What is the next process to there appears to be no functional capability intermetallic growth, with other metals that correct the solder joint? Since an intermetallic to collect and process data on a real-time dissolve into the molten solder will vary and layer has already been formed, the red LED basis and then make the same real-time need to be controlled. may not reset to a green LED. adjustments to account for all variables. The growth of the intermetallic phase is Many hand soldering operations are related a function of time and temperature, with to rework or touchup where intermetallic References temperature having a significant influence on layers have already been formed. In these 1. “Designing Simulation Experiments “W. David Kelton Dept. the growth rate. For example, when PCBs with cases, there is no clear understanding as of Quantitative Analysis & Operations Management University tin/solder tracks and pads are transported to how a system will react or differentiate of Cincinnati by sea container, where internal container between a rework process and a new board 2. APL Smart Surface Coating 16_02_Diffusionsschicht_Info_ temperatures can reach approximately >65°C, application. Finally, what is the “closed loop” en Seite 4 von 4, V1.03_160502 the intermetallic phase can grow up to 0.42 communication process linking these types of 3. Reliability and Failure Analysis of Lead Free Joints by µm, after four weeks of transportation. This soldering system and the operator? Michael Meilunas, Anthony Primavera PhD value corresponds to a storage period of 12 4. Reliability and Failure Analysis of Lead-Free Solder Joints, months at 22°C.2 In reality, since intermetallic Steven O. Dunford, Nokia Mobile Phones, Irving, TX growth begins at Step 1, it is not clear from 5. Typical RoHs Reflow Profile by Token Electronics Industry these soldering systems whether this phase of Co., Ltd the intermetallic growth is calculated or if they disregard the relevance of this phenomenon. www.thermaltronics.com Step 2: At this stage, these types of soldering systems are set to detect that the solder is in a liquidus state. However, in this stage, further intermetallic growth occurs from liquidus to reflow stage and temperature differences range up to 40°C. Each joint also varies, not only in pad and pin size but also from the structure of the PCB. All of these variables contribute to the time required to reach molten solder state and do not appear to be identified in the document. Different solder alloys reach a liquidus state at varying temperatures but again there is no clear understanding that such differences have been incorporated in the system. The Page 54 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

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National Circuit Assembly believes that its team is its most important resource. Therefore, it continually trains employees to ensure and maintain high standards. else. Finally, it is a flexible, US-based company. Tieu said, “With more To succeed as well as it has, than 100,000 total square feet of US manufacturing space, the only National Circuit Assembly difference between National Circuit Assembly and a Tier One EMS is our combines advanced, flexible ability to offer customers highly customized, flexible solutions.” manufacturing services with Customers can choose from a range of services, including the following: quality. The company is • Printed Circuit Board Design: Consistent high-quality results to meet ITAR registered with the U.S. Department of State, and it is a UL even the most specialized requirements facility. The company effectively • Electro-Mech Assembly: Assembly services from system components, uses continuous improvement programs coupled with state- modules and subsystems, box build and card cages of-the-art inspection and test • Cable & Wire Harnesses: Cable assembly and interconnect solutions equipment. Employees are certified to IPC and J-STD-001 for virtually all market sectors workmanship standards by two • Cabinet/Rack & Stack: Customers can dramatically increase dedicated in-house certified trainers. Additionally, National turnaround time, even on the most customized, tailored solutions Circuit Assembly recently became • Control Panels Manufacturing: This provides high quality, consistently AS9100D Aviation, Space and Defense certified attained AS9100. repeatable control panel assembly The certification differentiates Quality and consistent, repeatable • Engineering Services: These services offer a smooth, secured ramp the company from many other results play an important role in contract manufacturers because National Circuit Assembly’s success. up to comprehensive project management the “D Revision” is a big leap from The company provides quality to • Supply Chain Management: Customers benefit from agile, flexible, the previous C certification. It is customers in all services. world-class service much more involved, and companies certified to the D Revision must • Aftermarket Services: The breadth of the company’s logistics also meet various additional requirements including product safety, counterfeit parts prevention, human factors, configuration management management experience allows it to simplify even the most complex and more. aftermarket service challenges • Third-Party Logistics: This provides a unique advantage over www.ncatx.com competitors Page 57

TECHNOTLOODGAYY TTOE Koh Young On April 11th, Koh Young America, the leading 3D America Opens measurement-based inspection equipment and solutions provider for the electronics industry, held its official new Office in grand opening ceremony and gala at its new sales Guadalajara, and support office at Plaza Concentro in Zapopan, Jalisco. “Our new office represents a significant regional Mexico investment to bolster our local presence with best-in- class facilities for machine and process demonstrations, by smt today editor customer training, and technical support,” commented Ramon Hernandez, Country Manager for Mexico and South America at KYA Mexico. The office is the regional headquarters for a growing team of over 20 current regional employees including administration, sales, training, service, and technical support. With the dedicated areas for demonstrations and training, the new facility provides a technological showcase for KYA Mexico and its array of solutions. The event was celebrated during a cocktail reception with musical guests and unique culinary stations. KYA Mexico proudly unveiled its new Sales and Service office to well over 50 guests representing some of the most prestigious electronics manufacturers in the region. Page 58 | MAY/JUN 2019 ISSUE

“This investment reinforces our growing presence in Mexico and solidifies our presence in North America, while providing the means to support our continuous growth,” said Juan Arango, Managing Director of Koh Young America. “This is more than an office; it is a milestone in our history, and a realization of our value to deliver outstanding customer service and support.” SMT Today had the privilege of being invited to attend this event, whilst filming footage of the day which will be made available as a promotional video to Koh Young America. We had great fun working with them on this occasion, designing and printing the Open Day welcome brochure and organizing a unique whisky and gin tasting session, with thanks to our friends from the Interbev Group. The whole day and night proved to be very successful, and we wish Koh Young America all the very best with future sales and support throughout Mexico. www.kohyoung.com Page 59