Minneapolis, Minnesota — May 1st, 2026 — Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in test, inspection and metrology solutions for semiconductor and SMT markets, today announced a strategic partnership with Quiptech Mexico (a trading name of QTEK Mexico). This collaboration strengthens Nordson’s sales, service, and customer support capabilities across Mexico.
Under the agreement, Quiptech Mexico will serve as an authorized distributor for Nordson Test & Inspection products in Mexico, providing local sales, technical support, and responsive service. The partnership supports manufacturers across the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial markets throughout the region.

“We have a long-standing relationship with Quiptech Europe since 1998, and we are excited to expand this partnership into the important Mexican market,” said Meghann Horner-Smith, Americas and Europe Sales Director, Nordson X-Ray and Test Division. “Quiptech Mexico’s strong technical capabilities, market knowledge, and customer-centric approach make them an ideal partner to support our existing customers and introduce both established and new products in this rapidly growing market.”

“As Quiptech celebrates 25 years in Mexico, the company brings extensive expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, supported by deep application knowledge and a highly responsive field service organization,” said Ahmed Khan, Americas and Europe Senior Sales Manager, Americas and Europe, Optical Sensors and Metrology division.

This strategic partnership with Nordson Test & Inspection reinforces Quiptech’s position as a full-service distributor of leading brands in the industry by expanding its portfolio with best-in-class X-ray, optical and acoustic inspection and metrology solutions. These technologies enable customers to improve their yields, processes and productivity.

“This appointment represents a strong and strategic alignment between two market leaders,” said John Tobin, Managing Director of Quiptech Mexico. “By combining Nordson’s industry-leading test, inspection and metrology technologies with Quiptech’s established infrastructure and technical expertise in Mexico, we are creating a powerful partnership that will deliver tangible value to customers – enhancing quality, improving traceability, and driving operational excellence across their manufacturing processes.”

The partnership becomes effective 1st June 2026 and will focus on delivering comprehensive sales support, system installations, training, and after-sales service. Together, Nordson Test & Inspection and Quiptech Mexico are committed to ensuring customers realize maximum value from Nordson’s technology and experience effective support.

SANTA ANA, CA ― April 2026 ― Express Manufacturing, Inc. (EMI), a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has added a new TR7600FB SII from Test Research, Inc., further strengthening its inspection capabilities for complex, high-reliability assemblies. The system builds on EMI’s existing TR7600LL SIII platform, bringing the latest advancements in automated X-ray inspection to the production floor.

The TR7600FB SII introduces a redesigned X-ray imaging structure that delivers clearer images and more consistent inspection results, particularly for dense and high-layer-count assemblies. With 5 µm resolution and AI-driven inspection algorithms—including automated void detection and programming—the system improves defect detection while reducing false calls and operator intervention.

Designed for modern manufacturing environments, the system supports large board inspection up to 850 mm x 520 mm and 12 kg, making it well suited for EMI’s diverse customer base across aerospace, medical, industrial, and other high-reliability sectors. Its high-speed performance—up to 20 fields of view per second—allows EMI to maintain throughput while increasing inspection depth.

For EMI, the investment enhances process control and provides earlier detection of issues that can impact downstream performance. Inline fine-tuning capabilities allow adjustments to be made without interrupting production, helping maintain efficiency while improving consistency across builds.

The system is also designed for connected manufacturing environments, with support for SMEMA, SECS/GEM, IPC-CFX-2591, and IPC-HERMES-9852 communication standards, enabling seamless integration with EMI’s existing production and MES infrastructure.

By upgrading to the latest generation AXI technology, EMI is giving customers greater confidence in product quality—particularly for assemblies where hidden defects such as voiding, insufficient solder, or misalignment can be difficult to detect through traditional inspection methods.

Express Manufacturing, Inc. provides full-service electronics manufacturing, supporting customers from prototype through production with capabilities that include PCB assembly, inspection, and supply chain management. The addition of the TR7600FB SII aligns with the company’s focus on delivering consistent quality and supporting increasingly complex designs.

For more information about Express Manufacturing, Inc. (EMI), email info@eminc.com or visit www.eminc.com.

San Jose, CA — April 2026 — JAVAD EMS (JEMS), a leading global EMS company that provides low to medium volume, high-mix applications, has ordered a new ESPEC EGNZ28-15NW temperature cycling chamber to expand its environmental testing capabilities as demand continues to grow in the military and aerospace sectors.

The chamber supports a temperature range from -70°C to 180°C and faster ramp rates of up to 15°C per minute under load, giving JEMS the ability to meet newer program requirements and shorten overall test cycles.

“We’re seeing more programs that call for tighter testing requirements and increased throughput,” said Gary Walker, President of JAVAD EMS. “This equipment helps us keep pace with those requirements and gives us more flexibility in how we schedule and run tests.”

The ESPEC Global-N chamber offers a temperature range from -70°C to 180°C and a large 28 cubic foot workspace, allowing JEMS to handle complex assemblies and larger builds. Features such as dual-zone airflow, precise temperature control, and a robust refrigeration system support consistent, repeatable test results.

JAVAD EMS focuses on low- to medium-volume, high-mix manufacturing for applications where reliability matters, including aerospace, subsea, satellite, and secure communications. The company supports complex assemblies with capabilities such as fine-pitch and high-density PCBA, along with advanced inspection including 3D solder paste inspection, automated optical inspection, and 3D X-ray.

Adding this chamber strengthens JEMS’ ability to validate products under extreme conditions before they move into the field, while maintaining full traceability throughout the build and test process.

JEMS expects to continue expanding its environmental testing capacity, with plans to add another high-capacity temperature chamber later this year.

For more information, contact JEMS at 408-770-1700, info@javadems.com or visit www.javadems.com.

Byron Center, MI – April 2026 – ubersmt, a U.S.-based electronics manufacturing services provider, has added a full suite of PCB handling equipment from PROMATION to support its growing SMT production line.

The new equipment includes a bare board destacker, magazine unloader, turn conveyor, link conveyors, and a work conveyor—creating a more connected and automated flow from board loading through final handling. Each system is designed to communicate through SMEMA interfaces, allowing boards to move smoothly between processes with minimal manual intervention.

For ubersmt, the investment is less about adding equipment and more about building a line that can run efficiently with a lean team.

“A big part of our model is keeping things simple and efficient,” said Michael Antwih, President and Founder of ubersmt. “If one person can run the line and keep everything moving, that’s a huge advantage. This equipment helps make that possible.”

The destacker allows for continuous loading of bare boards, while the magazine unloader automates end-of-line handling with features like automatic magazine changeover and programmable board spacing. Conveyors—including turn and link systems—connect each stage of the line, maintaining consistent flow and reducing bottlenecks between processes.

By automating PCB handling, ubersmt is able to reduce manual touchpoints, improve consistency, and keep throughput steady—especially important for quick-turn jobs and smaller production runs where efficiency directly impacts cost.

The upgrade also benefits customers by shortening turnaround times and improving overall process control. With fewer manual steps, there is less risk of handling-related errors, and boards move through production more predictably.

Horizon Sales supported the equipment selection and integration, working closely with ubersmt to ensure the systems aligned with the company’s lean manufacturing approach and future growth plans.

ubersmt specializes in quick-turn PCB assembly for startups, entrepreneurs, and low- to medium-volume production. By combining automation with a flexible business model, the company is able to offer U.S.-based manufacturing that remains accessible without sacrificing quality.

For more information, visit www.ubersmt.com.