NEUSS, GERMANY – Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has supplied surface-mount assembly equipment including the YSM20R modular mounter to RØDE Microphones, a member of the Freedman Group that owns a portfolio of consumer and professional audio brands.

Founded and chaired by Peter Freedman, RØDE Microphones began as a small company selling only one type of microphone and developed into a large global company whose name is now renowned throughout the world. More than 1.7 million RØDE microphones have been sold, in 116 countries. The product range now contains over 200 types of products designed for diverse creative activities such as movie filming, stage recording, live productions, broadcasts, blogs, podcasts, and radio.

“RØDE has achieved great success through creative use of technology to deliver effective solutions,” commented Daisuke Yoshihara, Sales General Manager at Yamaha Robotics. “Yamaha has been chosen to help extend and strengthen this success and we are looking forward to a productive, long-term collaboration.”

Peter Freedman and his team leverage the latest microphone knowhow and electronics technologies to deliver innovative features and ensure market-leading performance. The company handles the complete product realisation from design through to manufacture and invests regularly in cutting-edge technical capabilities, including manufacturing equipment. When he decided, recently, to setup a new, state-of-the-art electronic surface-mount assembly line, Yamaha’s advanced SMT equipment including the YSM20R mounter was the natural choice.

“Yamaha’s surface-mounting technology has proven indispensable to our expansion and success,” he commented. “With our new YSM20R, we can manufacture more sophisticated circuit boards than ever before.”

Capable of placing up to 95,000 cph, the YSM20R all-purpose surface mounter has the highest speed in its class and features Yamaha’s 1-head solution that saves stopping the line to change the mounter configuration. The High-speed Multi (HM) head handles components from 0.2mm x 0.1mm (0201) SMD chips to parts such as large ICs and connectors up to 55mm x 100mm x 15mm high. Additional YSM20R features include a side-view camera for rapid pickup detection, high-speed smart recognition of new component types, and Yamaha’s All-Image Tracer for quality control.

RØDE’s YSM20R has been installed in the factory and brought up to speed leveraging support and training delivered by Yamaha technicians.

“We have been able to continue taking great steps forward by applying this cutting-edge Yamaha technology to build our electronic circuits for microphones and audio,” concludes Peter Freedman. “We are currently developing RØDE Podcast Studio, the world’s first dedicated console interface for podcasting, and my goal is to make RØDE Microphones the no.1 microphone throughout the world.”

DERRY, NH – StenTech® Inc., the leading multinational SMT Printing Solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Park as the Western Regional Sales Manager. With more than 10 years of experience and a proven track record in sales, Park brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.

As the Western Regional Sales Manager, Park will be responsible for driving revenue growth and cultivating strong relationships with customers in the region. With his results- oriented approach and dedication to customer success, he is poised to significantly impact StenTech's sales strategy and market presence.

Park is a graduate of Temple University. He is passionate about helping clients achieve their business objectives and exceeding their expectations by delivering exceptional results.

"We are excited to welcome Sean Park to the StenTech team as our Western Regional Sales Manager," said Greg Starrett, StenTech’s Director of Sales. "His extensive experience, exceptional sales skills, and dedication to customer satisfaction make him an invaluable asset to our organization. We look forward to his contributions in driving sales growth and further strengthening our relationships with clients in the Western region."

To learn more, visit www.StenTech.com 

NEWMAN LAKE, WA – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, component lead tinning and solderability testing equipment, is pleased to announce that Stacey Jones has joined the company as Purchasing Agent. Ms. Jones is responsible for spare parts orders, strategic sourcing, and coordinating all customer shipments. Jones will be working closely with the entire team to continue to provide the high-level customer service that Hentec/RPS is known for.

Prior to joining Hentec/RPS, Jones served as Area Branch Operations Manager at Airgas and the Head of Sales at Airgas Fairbanks Alaska. During her tenure at Airgas, Jones helped the company track inventory, budget market growth, and drive customer service. Jones is a graduate of UAGC, where she majored in Business Operations and Analysis.

“Hentec is thrilled to have Stacey join our team, as she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role of Purchasing Agent,” stated Tara Pratt, Office Manager for Hentec Industries/RPS Automation. “We are excited to see Stacey apply her experience to the position and see what amazing things she will achieve at Hentec”, added Pratt.

NASHVILLE – KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Oregon Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Wilsonville, Oregon. The KYZEN team will spotlight the KYZEN Process Control System (PCS), the world’s first and only concentration monitoring and control system, in addition to the award-winning aqueous solutions AQUANOX A4625 and AQUANOX A4626.

The KYZEN PCS controls, monitors, and automatically reacts to the dynamic changes in the wash bath concentration. Since its introduction more than 20 years ago, the capabilities of the KYZEN PCS have continued to improve and advance in the mission of maximizing high- quality output from inline cleaning systems.

AQUANOX A4625 is a highly effective, dispersive cleaning agent with excellent material compatibility designed to clean electronic assemblies in spray-in-air cleaning equipment. It excels in low concentrations and temperatures with proven effectiveness on more than 90% of solder pastes currently in production with additional use in cleaning lead-free and no-clean flux types.

The environmentally-friendly AQUANOX A4626 is reliable with a long tank life and is designed to efficiently remove the latest polymeric no-clean flux residues. The multi-pass, application-safe aqueous spray also delivers excellent results on traditional lead-free and eutectic tin lead residues.

For over 30 years, KYZEN has been developing innovative chemistries that go hand-in-hand with your cleaning process. The KYZEN PCS and solutions such as AQUANOX A4626 combine to create a worry-free process that just makes sense.

For more information, visit www.kyzen.com