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Tamura F.A. System Corp. (Beaverton, OR), a company that develops and supplies the materials, components and products demanded by electronics markets, has announced the availability of a new lead-free system featuring solder bath technology designed for the electronics assembly industry.
FLIP Solder Bath for Lead-free Wave Soldering Solutions features linear induction pumping technology in which three phases of AC currents flow through induction coils to induce horizontal magnetic fields inside solder bath. The magnetic fields generate vertical force, per Fleming's left hand law. The force moves molten solder upward through nozzles and flow down by gravity. Two induction coils generate magnetic field and propelling force as the alternating AC current flows in induction coils.
Additionally, the solder bath features advantages over other solder bath systems, including the use of less solder (300 kg, instead of 450 kg) and less solder dross (7 kg, instead of 15 kg) after 8 hours of operation. It also offers open space to access the inside side bath and easier nozzle cleaning and maintenance. It also features a quieter and more stable solder wave than impeller motor types. Acid oxidization around the motor spindle is eliminated.
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Genesis Electronics Manufacturing Inc. (GEM, Tampa, FL) has transitioned its operations to a Tampa, FL, facility acquired in July 2003 from Jabil Global Services. GEM is a medium-volume, high-response electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider.
In addition to nearly doubling GEM's physical space, the 50,000 sq. ft. facility expands the company's customer service offerings in the areas of equipment repair and service, specifically in the rebuilding of monitors, keyboards and telecommunications equipment. Test, repair and refurbishment equipment were acquired along with the facility and GEM added 15 new employees to cover its new areas of service.
"By growing our team, our physical space and our equipment, GEM has the ability to fulfill the demands of this service contract and extend like services to existing and new accounts," said GEM president Robert Stoller.
The expanded offerings bring GEM closer to its goal of providing services similar to those provided by tier-one suppliers. "While our customer base is generally not considered to be the market of the tier-one suppliers, we want to offer our customers the gamut of services they need to market their products, and equipment repair and service is considered the last stage of product life management," Stoller said. "GEM looks forward to providing a domestic option to customers who desire to have their product built in the USA."
The company can now be reached at:
14201 McCormick Drive
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-1661
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BTU International Inc. (North Billerica, MA), a supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for semiconductor packaging, surface-mount and advanced materials processing, has announced the appointment of Tom Nash as vice president of marketing.
Nash joins the company as a member of the senior management team, reporting directly to Mark R. Rosenzweig, president and chief executive of BTU International. Nash will oversee all facets of corporate marketing, working closely with the executive team on corporate strategy as the company continues to expand its product and customer base.
"We are extremely pleased that Tom has joined our team," said Rosenzweig. "He brings a wealth of international business experience in the electronics and process control industries as well as valuable experience in strategic planning, acquisition analysis and new business development. Tom will utilize his skills and experience to guide our new product development program, implement strategies to increase our global market share and support our worldwide sales organization."
Nash has previously held positions in general management, executive sales and marketing management, as well as product development, during his career at the Black & Decker Corp., Vitronics Corp. and most recently as president of CIMCIS Ltd.
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