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ITW to Acquire Speedline Technologies
(November 8, 2006) FRANKLIN, Mass. — Illinois Tool Works (ITW — Glenview, Ill.) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Speedline Technologies, Inc., from KPS Special Situation Funds, according to company press release. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and are subject to normal regulatory approvals.
Industry Certifications and Accreditations
Several companies — from equipment manufacturers to contrast assembly houses — have announced recent accreditations with international standards organizations. Following is the news from OK International, ProWorks Inc., and SMC.
Cookson Predicts Corporate and Industry Direction
(November 8, 2006) LONDON — Cookson Group plc discussed company standings and statistics on the electronics industry at large during a meeting for analysts and shareholders. The meeting focused on the transition to lead-free products, expansion in China, raw materials, and other factors that could encourage profitable industry growth.
RoHS-compliant Adapter Eases Upgrades
(November 8, 2006) FRENCHTOWN, N.J. — Aries Electronics introduced a RoHS-compliant version of its SOWIC-to-DIP Correct-A-Chip adapter, which enables users to upgrade to a small-outline wide integrated circuit (SOWIC) from a dual in-line package (DIP) without changing PCB layout.
From the Editor
SMT Magazine introduced our newest feature, Route SMT, in the August 2006 issue. Since that time, we have had the chance to visit several small- to medium-sized EMS providers serving a variety of markets; each facility has stood out with its own strengths and core competencies. Most recently, our travels brought us to Distron Corporation, an Attleboro Falls, Mass.-based EMS provider with a 36-year history in the business.
SMT Webcast Explores Lead-free Rework
NASHUA, N.H. — With boards becoming more complex and lead-free pastes melting at higher temperatures, rework-and-repair operations have become a necessity. SMT hosted a Webcast to hear different perspectives on the tools for lead-free rework.
DEK Extends Quality Control Partnership
(November 6, 2006) FLEMINGTON, N.J. — Having completed a solder paste inspection development project, DEK announced it will continue collaborating with vision systems partners for quality control projects.
Invertible Dust Remover
(November 6, 2006) DERBYSHIRE, England — Electrolube introduced the EADPI invertible Airduster dust and airborne contamination removal for delicate or inaccessible areas of electrical and electronic equipment. The product uses a high-pressure air blast to remove particles.
SMTC Expands in Western U.S.
(November 6, 2006) TORONTO, ON — EMS provider SMTC Corporation expanded operations in the western U.S. with increased presence in San Jose, Calif. Carl Munio and Russ Morrow joined SMTC's western division to guide corporate development. The company also has reconfigured its footprint toward more manufacturing and configure-to-order capacity at the San Jose facility — with assembly, testing, box build, final product integration, and global supply-chain logistics.
Manncorp Expands San Diego Facility
(November 3, 2006) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — SMT assembly equipment provider, Manncorp, will add 4,000 square feet of space to its West Coast location to meet growing demands for pick-and-place machines, lead-free wave solder systems, and reflow ovens.
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