NORTH YORK, ON – ZTEST Electronics Inc. ("ZTEST" or the "Company") (CSE:ZTE)(OTCID:ZTSTF) is pleased to announce that it will be moving from the OTC Pink Sheets to the newly established OTCID market on the OTC Markets Group platform effective July 1, 2025. The Company will continue to trade under the symbol ZTSTF.

The OTCID market requires enhanced reporting obligations, management certifications and company profile updates that give greater accountability and transparency for investors. The transition opens the door to a broader class of institutional and private investors who characteristically require rigorous reporting standards. The stock will continue to trade without interruption, and no action is required from shareholders during this change.

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MILPITAS, CA – SEMI and TechSearch International today announced the release of the 2025 edition of the Worldwide Semiconductor Assembly & Test Facility Database, the industry’s most comprehensive resource tracking global assembly and test sites operated by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers (OSATs).

The Worldwide Assembly & Test Facility Database remains an indispensable tool for mapping the global semiconductor supply chain, identifying new capacity, and tracking technology adoption across regions. The 2025 report’s expanded content and improved structure further strengthen its value for industry stakeholders seeking actionable intelligence in a rapidly evolving market.

“The 2025 edition of the Worldwide Assembly & Test Facility Database reflects the dynamic growth and increasing complexity of the global semiconductor supply chain,” said Clark Tseng, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at SEMI. “By expanding our coverage and incorporating new data features, we are providing industry stakeholders with a deeper understanding of global packaging and testing capabilities, technology adoption, and regional trends as the market continues to evolve.”

The 2025 edition delivers several significant updates and enhancements:

• Expanded Coverage: The database now includes 750 facilities worldwide, an increase of 70 new sites compared to the 2024 edition, reflecting ongoing industry investment and expansion.
• Enhanced Data Structure: New columns have been added to improve data granularity and usability:
  • Each facility is now assigned a unique Facility ID for easier reference and tracking.
  • Additional columns detail device types, including memories, logic/analog ICs, power devices, RF/MEMS chips, and CMOS image sensors, enabling users to identify specialized manufacturing and test capabilities at a glance.
  • The startup year for some facilities is now included, providing insights into the operational history and maturity of each site.
• Regular Facility Updates: In addition to these new features, the database continues to offer up-to-date information on facility status, ownership, location, plant type, production capabilities, and certification status, supporting strategic decision-making for manufacturers, suppliers, and analysts.

ANN ARBOR, MI – Michigan-based Coherix is introducing an industry-first service program to maintain robotic adhesive dispensing systems critically important in the manufacture of automotive and consumer electronics products.

Coherix CARES is a customer-service program that provides training, technical assistance and on-site support to maintain complex robotic systems used in the application of adhesives and sealants in product manufacturing.

Jared Rogers, the company’s applications engineering manager, helped develop Coherix CARES. He notes that while high-speed adhesive-dispensing systems are essential they also can be challenging, involve various system integrators with a variety of suppliers and can be difficult to maintain once installed on an assembly line.
Coherix CARES initially will be offered to customers in North America followed by manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region and Europe later in 2026. A major Japanese automaker in the United States was the first Coherix customer to adopt the program last month for powertrain assembly lines.

Coherix expects to enroll more than 15 percent of its customer base in the new program over the next several years. The company also plans to triple the number of field-application engineers and customer-service team members in the U.S. to meet program demand.

The new Coherix program will be offered on an annual subscription basis. Costs will vary depending on the number of Coherix adhesive inspection systems involved as well as individual customer needs.

Based on beta testing, Rogers believes an average subscription will range from $50,000 up to $200,000 and pay for itself in less than a year by minimizing scrap and rework costs, reducing downtime, optimizing cycle times, preventing quality spills and delivering continuous operational improvements.

“Coherix CARES is much more than a service plan,” says Dwight Carlson, Coherix chairman and CEO. “It’s a proactive partnership that ensures that customer dispensing teams are equipped with the ability, tools and expert guidance needed to drive consistent, ongoing results.”

The company currently provides 51 carmakers and 75 Tier One auto suppliers with more than 5,000 industry-leading 3D laser-based inspection systems worldwide.

The new Coherix program offers a wide range of much-needed dispensing-system resources, including:

• Onsite and remote support from Coherix engineers;
• Regular dispensing-system evaluation reports;
• Process recommendations for system improvement;
• Training programs for customer personnel;
• nstallation of industry-first Coherix Data Analytics software;
• System software and user-interface updates, and
• Software maintenance and backup storage.

Rogers points out that the company also provides a five-year warranty on its 3D laser-based inspection systems and currently offers workshops at its technical center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for automotive and consumer-electronics engineers to develop solutions for common adhesive-dispensing problems.

The clinics are moderated by Terry Taylor, an engineer with nearly 30 years of dispensing-system experience. More than 200 engineers are expected to attend the program this year.

“Customer service is a Coherix priority,” Rogers notes. “This new plan leverages the Coherix 3D system in conjunction with our advanced Data Analytics program to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the entire dispensing process to play an important role in reducing downtime, eliminating unnecessary waste and increasing productivity.”

A pioneer in the development of 3D-enabled adaptive-process-control technology, Coherix provides high-performance adhesive-dispensing inspection technology to global OEMs, tier-one suppliers, line builders, dispensing-equipment companies and vision-system integrators in a variety of industries.

The company has developed the only technology in the world capable of automatically controlling the application of adhesives at assembly-line speeds. It’s been proven to deliver savings of 25 percent in labor and materials. Coherix 3D laser-based inspection systems also are capable of tracking the high-speed application of adhesives with a reduction in adhesive use by 30 percent or more.

In addition, the company recently introduced industry-first technology to monitor and adjust the application of adhesives on extremely small assemblies found in automotive electronic-control modules, cell phones, medical systems and other electronic devices. Coherix 3D Mini™ checks adhesive beads as small in width as two human hairs, faster and more effectively than 2D systems currently in use.

CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – Hanwha Semitech Americas is pleased to announce the appointment of Jarred Ragard as Regional Sales Manager, strengthening the company’s sales leadership as it continues to expand across North America.

Ragard brings over a decade of experience in sales and strategic account development across the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Most recently, he held a senior sales role at a global SMT solutions provider, where he drove an 11% year-over-year sales increase in a down market and was recognized as a top-performing sales leader. He also secured multiple new customer wins and supported key software and onboarding initiatives.

Throughout his career, Ragard has consistently delivered strong results by combining technical insight with a customer-centric approach. He previously held key account leadership roles at major multinational companies, where he implemented successful growth strategies, led cross-functional teams, and helped develop scalable sales training programs.

“Jarred’s ability to build relationships, deliver value, and lead with integrity makes him a powerful addition to our team,” said Tim Kang, CEO, Hanwha Semitech Americas. “We’re excited to welcome him as we continue to grow our customer base and provide next-generation manufacturing solutions.”

Ragard holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Potsdam and has completed advanced training in consultative and strategic selling through programs such as FranklinCovey, Prime Resource Group, and eCornell.

In his new role, Ragard will focus on developing strategic customer partnerships and driving growth for Hanwha’s SMT and automation solutions across key regions in the Americas.
For more information about Hanwha Semitech, visit www.hanwhasemiteh.com/en/