Vitronics Soltec ProcessGuard option designed for inline thermal monitoring and analytics within reflow soldering processes. System provides real-time visibility into heating and cooling zone performance to reduce routine profiling and support early defect detection. Compatible with third-party data loggers for baseline profile validation. Integrated directly into machine software with MES connectivity for traceability and smart factory integration. Includes redundant thermocouples in heating and cooling zones, quick-connect thermocouples for maintenance, and embedded ProcessGuard analytics interface. Field-upgradeable for Vitronics Soltec Centurion reflow ovens.

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SAN JOSE, CA ― February 2026 ― Green Circuits, a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner to leading OEMs in aerospace and defense, medical and health technology, industrial electronics, and semiconductor and AI hardware markets, has significantly enhanced real-time manufacturing visibility and operational control following its implementation of Cetec ERP nearly two years ago.

The web-based ERP platform was deployed as part of a strategic initiative to unify business systems, improve cross-functional transparency, and support the company’s continued growth in high-reliability and regulated markets.

Since implementation, Green Circuits has strengthened shop floor visibility, streamlined quoting and order processing, improved inventory accuracy and material traceability, and enhanced document and quality management workflows. The centralized platform integrates ERP, MRP, CRM, and QMS functionality into a single system, enabling departments to access consistent, real-time data across sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance.

“Implementing Cetec ERP has given us greater transparency across the organization,” said Mark Evans, Chief Operating Officer. “Real-time access to production, materials, and quality data allows us to make faster decisions, respond more effectively to customer requirements, and maintain strong process control as we scale.”

The system’s web-based architecture supports Green Circuits’ dynamic production environment, including prototype-to-production transitions, engineering change management, and strict documentation requirements. Enhanced traceability and integrated quality controls further strengthen compliance capabilities for aerospace, medical, and other high-reliability sectors.
As demand continues to grow in complex electronics manufacturing, the ERP platform provides the infrastructure necessary to scale operations while maintaining discipline, accountability, and process consistency.

“Our investment in Cetec ERP was about building a stronger operational foundation,” added Evans. “It allows us to improve efficiency internally while delivering greater predictability and responsiveness to our customers.”

Green Circuits provides end-to-end electronics manufacturing services, including design support, PCB fabrication, assembly, testing, and box build, supporting both prototype and full-scale production programs.

For more information about Green Circuits, visit www.greencircuits.com.

Eindhoven, Netherlands — February 2026 — Keiron Printing Technologies, a global innovator in advanced electronics manufacturing solutions, has appointed Yankee Soldering Technology as its authorized sales representative for the New England region. The partnership covers Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and will support the regional introduction and adoption of Keiron’s LiFT (Laser-Induced Forward Transfer) technology, including the company’s latest system, the Keiron HF2 LiFT Printer.

Yankee Soldering Technology is a sales organization dedicated to helping New England manufacturers compete on a global scale. With strong regional relationships and a technical, process-driven approach aligned with high-performance SMT environments, Yankee Soldering will represent Keiron’s LiFT platform to manufacturers seeking greater control, flexibility, and consistency in solder paste deposition.

Keiron’s LiFT technology replaces traditional stencil- and nozzle-based solder paste deposition with a laser-driven, non-contact digital process. By eliminating stencils, nozzles, ejectors, and other mechanical contact points, LiFT removes a major source of process variability while directly addressing one of the most common contributors to assembly defects: inconsistent solder paste application.

The Keiron HF2 LiFT Printer enables precise, repeatable solder paste deposition down to nanoliter volumes while working with standard solder pastes and accepting common CAD, Gerber, and ODB++ file formats. This allows manufacturers to implement digital solder paste printing without changing materials or disrupting established workflows. With no stencils to fabricate, clean, or store, changeovers can be completed in minutes, making the HF2 particularly well suited for high-mix, low-volume, and NPI-focused production.

A key differentiator of the HF2 is its integrated Solder Paste Volume Metrology (SPVM), which measures every deposit in real time during the printing process. This built-in verification improves first-pass yield and reduces rework and scrap without requiring a separate SPI system. The contactless architecture also avoids common reliability challenges such as clogging, mechanical wear, and alignment drift associated with conventional printing methods.

“Yankee Soldering brings deep regional knowledge and a strong technical mindset that aligns well with how LiFT technology is deployed on the factory floor,” said Brian Duffey, President of Keiron Technologies USA. “Their experience supporting high-mix and advanced SMT operations makes them an excellent partner as we expand LiFT adoption across New England.”

For more information about Yankee Soldering Technology, visit www.yankeesoldering.com.

For more information about Keiron’s industry revolutionizing technology, visit www.keirontechnologies.com.

SEYMOUR, CT, UNITED STATES -- Microboard, a leading Connecticut-based electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider, today announced a significant $1.3 million capital investment in Mycronic's MYTower 7+ and MYTower 6X inventory towers. This strategic investment represents a major upgrade to Microboard's component storage capabilities and underscores the company's commitment to maintaining cutting-edge manufacturing infrastructure to better serve customers across Defense, Medical, Telecom, and Industrial sectors.

The new tower systems replace Microboard's existing Mycronic SMD 8000 and 5130 models, delivering a 74% increase in storage capacity. The MYTower 7+ stands at 3.03 meters tall as Mycronic's tallest component storage system, accommodating up to 1,148 reels and supporting larger components and reels up to 56mm (compared to the previous 44mm limitation in the SMD 8000 and 5130), while adding 15-inch reel capability with newer technology. The MYTower 6X, Mycronic's largest capacity component storage system, stands at 2.64 meters tall and can store up to 1,988 reels in less than 2m² of floor space, adding close to four times the capacity of the previous Tower 200 model. This new storage technology significantly expands Microboard's ability to manage high-mix component inventories while optimizing floor space efficiency.

"This investment reflects our ongoing dedication to Process Excellence, one of our three guiding principles," said Nicole Russo, President and CEO of Microboard. "For over 40 years, Microboard has continually positioned itself as an innovative EMS partner with leading-edge technology to ensure automation efficiency, serve complex business opportunities, and anticipate our customers’ evolving technology needs. These advanced storage systems enable us to stay ahead of the curve and deliver the capacity and capability our customers expect from a forward-thinking manufacturing partner.”

Lee Kemper, Executive Vice President of Microboard, added, "The upgrade and additional Mycronic Mydata component storage towers reinforce our investment in smart manufacturing at Microboard. By optimizing storage density and enabling faster, more accurate kit preparation and work order processing, we are increasing throughput while maintaining the high standards our customers expect."
The enhanced storage capacity and expanded component compatibility will enable Microboard to increase inventory management efficiency and support more complex, high-reliability circuit card assemblies for its customers.

"A valued customer for over 15 years, Microboard first partnered with Mycronic in 2010. Their journey has been defined by a steady evolution from initial acquisition to high level advocacy and loyalty. Their latest milestone – a comprehensive capacity driven equipment upgrade – reflects a deep-seated dedication to scaling their impact. This proactive investment not only enhances their immediate capacity but reinforces the trust and shared vision that have defined our partnership for over a decade," said Liz Morrill, Regional Sales Manager at Mycronic.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new MYTower systems is scheduled for Thursday February 26, 2026.

Learn more about Mycronic and their advanced electronics manufacturing equipment by visiting their website.

About Microboard: Microboard is a Connecticut-based electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider delivering circuit card assembly, system integration, and test services. With over 40 years of experience, manufacturing high reliability and high complexity electronics across the Defense, Medical, Telecom, and Industrial sectors. Microboard supports humanitarian projects partnering with 10 different organizations around the world, serving people making less than a $1.60 a day in crisis impacted areas. Through these projects Microboard revitalizes water wells, supports sustainable farming initiatives, provides internationally accredited education, and conflict mitigation.