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Optimal Focuses on Mexico
(February 13, 2008) AUSTIN, Texas — Optimal Electronics Corporation partnered with Test_ing, Tecnologia, Control y Automatizacion Industrial of Chihuhua City, Mexico, for sales and support in Mexico. Test_ing represents and supports Optimal Electronics' Optel MES software suite. Under the agreement, Optimal Electronics will work with the company to extend its MES software suite to communicate with automated test-and-inspection equipment.
From the Editor:
Gathering Round at APEX
It's that time of year again. The groundhog saw his shadow and the snow piles at the local mall's parking lot are tall enough to ski down. It's time, if only for your sanity's sake, to start thinking about the Nevada desert and climate-controlled halls of APEX. I've started booking up my calendar even this far in advance, and if you're tuned-in to the industry, the PCB Executive Management and EMS Management Council Meetings should be on your priority list. And not a single snowflake in sight.
IPTE Releases Universal Scanner/AOI
(February 12, 2008) GENK, Belgium — The universal scanner system, EasyView, was introduced by IPTE to supplement its machine portfolio, offering a flexible in-line solution for barcode scans, component checks, and solder joint inspection. It uses an ADOMO camera system.
WIN Highlights Automation
(February 12, 2008) ISTANBUL — The World of Industry (WIN) Electrotech exhibition will take place February 28 through March 2 in Istanbul. WIN Electrotech 2008 is a tradeshow centered on high-growth automation, electro-technology, and hydraulic and pneumatic sectors. Exhibitors will highlight equipment and consumables via regional distributors.
Names in the News
Landrex AOI names sales reps and managers; Asymtek promotes Michel van de Vijver; Numerex selects Morey Corporation for manufacturing; and Photo Stencil forms a customer support group.
BiTS 2008 Workshop Approaches
By Frederick Taber, BiTS Workshop
MESA, Ariz. — The ninth annual Burn-in and Test Socket Workshop (BiTS 2008) is just around the corner, March 9–12, in Mesa. BiTS is dedicated to providing a forum for burn-in and test socketing, and related fields to participants from around the world. These participants represent end users and suppliers of sockets, boards, burn-in systems, handlers, packages, and other related equipment, materials, and services.
PROMATION Upgrades Manual Workstation
(February 11, 2008) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — PROMATION released its latest version of the company's 1M in-line work station. The WT-100-2C XL is a 1000-mm-long workstation that can handle PCBs up to 18" × 18". The station has dual 500-mm drives, each with independent variable-speed control, front work surface, overhead lighting, and a rear parts bin panel.
February Featured Products
Following are the latest releases in thermal profiling, solders and fluxes, thermal management, components, digital microscopy, lead-free, and more from SEHO and KIC; IMS; Cobar BV, FCT Solder, and Nihon Superior; MIS; Master Bond; Koki and Christopher Associates; Qtek; and AVX.
Q&A with Brian Duffey, MYDATA
Gail Flower, editor-in-chief, speaks with MYDATA's Brian Duffey about modern pick-and-place, including carts, feeders, and customer needs. Duffey explains the development of high-mix assembly, and what constant changeovers neccessitate from a pick-and-place perspective.
Blue Thunder Offers ESD Products
(February 8, 2008) EAST WINDSOR, Conn. — Blue Thunder Technologies Inc., produced a line of ESD products for cleanroom and electronics assembly facilities. The offering includes worker attire, flooring, wipes and swaps, and other products.
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