SANTA CLARA, CA – To streamline and facilitate a back-end manufacturing ecosystem for PICs, OpenLight, the world leader in custom PASIC chip design and manufacturing, today announced a strategic partnership with Jabil, a global manufacturing solutions provider. With this collaboration, OpenLight customers can fast-track the manufacturing and delivery of integrated PICs across a wide variety of applications and markets, including datacom transceivers, automotive LiDAR, AI/ML, HPC, and healthcare.

As PICs become increasingly critical to address the growing demand for faster data processing, supply chain complexities hinder seamless transitions from silicon wafers to packaged heterogeneous integrated systems. This partnership offers one-stop "Silicon to Solutions" services to accelerate end-to-end production and optimize manufacturing efficiencies – from assembly and packaging to burn-in and testing.

"We are very pleased to work with such a prominent global leader in high-volume manufacturing and together, we look forward to enabling a holistic path for our customers to take our PASIC wafers to packaged solutions for the markets and applications we serve," said Dr. Adam Carter, CEO of OpenLight. "This will simplify the management of our customers' supply chain, paving the way for scalability as their business grows."

"As we continue to invest and grow our existing capabilities for manufacturing optical solutions for our customers, we are excited to partner with OpenLight and leverage its unique business model to produce PASIC solutions. Combining their expertise with Jabil's high-volume experience in optical packaged solutions, we're poised to deliver exceptional value to our customers," said Matt Crowley, SVP Cloud and Enterprise Infrastructure of Jabil. "At Jabil, we also have the ability to take these PICs and build them into a wide variety of packaged solutions per our customer's requirements."

The unique collaboration puts both companies at the forefront of revolutionizing the silicon photonics manufacturing landscape, eliminating associated supply chain challenges and meeting the volume demands of high-bandwidth components for the broad markets both companies serve.

SANTA CLARA, CA – Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, is pleased to announce the installation of its second state-of-the-art Nitrogen configured reflow oven, the TRNeF103, from Hanwha Techwin. The reflow oven is designed to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and the overall quality of the soldering process, showcasing Absolute EMS' commitment to staying at the forefront of technology.

The TRNeF103 Nitrogen reflow oven boasts advanced monitoring, control and flux management systems, ensuring a superior soldering process. Hanwha Techwin’s intelligent software further contributes to the efficiency of production by offering advanced offline programming, production planning, and dynamic prediction and prevention with real-time line monitoring. This scalable solution is adaptable to any mix and volume production environment.

Absolute EMS’s new TRNeF103 features a wider configuration, specifically designed to accommodate large body assemblies. This expansion in size enables Absolute EMS to handle diverse manufacturing needs with precision and reliability. The reflow oven is equipped with a one-touch removable type 2-way radiator, contributing to the improvement of product quality by reducing flux inside the oven and enhancing the collection rate of flux.

Additional key features of the TRNeF103 Nitrogen reflow oven include:

• Oil level detection sensor for Conveyor Chain
• Flux level sensing Flux Drain Container
• RTPM (Real Time Temperature Profile Monitoring System)
• New FMS, Heat Discharging System
• RPPM (Oxygen Concentration Monitoring)
• 2RADIATOR (Double Performance of Flux Collection)

“We are proud to integrate the TRNeF103 Nitrogen reflow oven into our manufacturing processes,” said Doug Dow, COO at Absolute EMS. “Our long-term collaboration with Hanwha Techwin reinforces our commitment to delivering top-tier electronic manufacturing services. The new equipment's advanced features and wider configuration allow us to efficiently handle large body assemblies, providing our clients with enhanced capabilities and ensuring the highest quality in the soldering process.”

Absolute EMS is dedicated to continuous improvement and is proud of its strong partnership with Hanwha Techwin. The new Nitrogen reflow oven further solidifies Absolute EMS’s position as a leader in the electronic manufacturing services industry, catering to a diverse clientele that includes medical, military, satellite providers, and more.

Absolute EMS is a leader in end-to-end electronic manufacturing services solutions that help its customers rapidly introduce innovative new technology by facilitating speed-to-market in their marketplace. Based in Silicon Valley, the company provides world-class Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA). A premier EMS provider in Silicon Valley, Absolute EMS is registered to ISO13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610 Class 3, J-STD-001 Class 3, UL and NAICS: 334418.

For more information about Absolute EMS and its comprehensive electronics manufacturing services, please visit www.absolute-ems.com 

SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA – PDR Rework, a leading manufacturer of BGA rework systems, proudly announces the appointment of Leo Gibbs as the Commercial Director. In his new role, Gibbs will play a pivotal part in steering the company’s commercial strategies, further solidifying PDR Rework's position as an industry leader in advanced rework solutions.

With a proven track record of driving business growth, Leo Gibbs brings valuable expertise to the PDR Rework team. His leadership will play a crucial role in expanding the reach of PDR Rework's innovative solutions, fostering valuable partnerships, and driving business growth.

PDR Rework specializes in providing Focused IR SMT/BGA Rework Systems, offering advanced solutions for the electronics industry. These systems are renowned for their precision, efficiency, and reliability in reworking surface mount technology (SMT) components and ball grid arrays (BGA).

“I am thrilled to be a part of the dynamic team at PDR Rework,” stated Gibbs. “The company's dedication to innovation and excellence in the field of Focused IR SMT/BGA Rework Systems aligns perfectly with my professional values. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of PDR Rework and driving growth through strategic commercial initiatives.”

PDR Rework is a globally recognized provider of Focused IR SMT/BGA Rework Systems, serving the electronics manufacturing industry. The company is committed to pushing the boundaries of rework technology, delivering solutions that empower manufacturers to achieve precision and efficiency in their processes.

For more information about PDR Rework and its innovative solutions, visit www.pdr-rework.com

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending semiconductor manufacturing incentives announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support four Intel manufacturing projects in Arizona, Ohio, Oregon, and New Mexico. The Commerce Department previously announced incentives for GlobalFoundries, Microchip Technology, and BAE Systems.

“The CHIPS and Science Act incentives announced today will create jobs, boost U.S. and local economies, and make America stronger, safer, and more technologically advanced. CHIPS was enacted to incentivize companies in the semiconductor ecosystem to build, grow, hire, and innovate in the U.S., and that’s exactly what they’re doing. We congratulate Intel for investing boldly in these projects and applaud the Commerce Department for working diligently to advance the CHIPS Act’s manufacturing incentives and R&D investments. SIA looks forward to continuing to work with leaders in Washington to ensure this historic initiative is implemented successfully and expeditiously, which will help strengthen U.S. chip production, innovation, and supply chain resilience well into the future.”

The CHIPS Act’s manufacturing incentives have already sparked substantial investments in the U.S. In fact, companies in the semiconductor ecosystem have announced dozens of new projects across 25 U.S. states—totaling more than $250 billion in private investments—since the CHIPS Act was introduced. These announced projects will create more than 45,000 jobs in the semiconductor ecosystem and support hundreds of thousands of additional U.S. jobs throughout the U.S. economy.