NEWMAN LAKE, WA – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, announces that it has published a technical paper describing the critical process parameters that need to be optimized to ensure optimal results and guarantee the utmost in end-product quality. This technical paper encompasses critically important information and is entitled “An Essential Guide to Optimize Selective Soldering Processing.” This 8-page tech paper outlines essential information for circuit board assembly processes and can be downloaded by visiting www.rpsautomation.com/news/technical-papers 

Topics covered within this publication include flux selection, flux application, thermal processing, no-clean thermal processing, flux residue mitigation, solder nozzle design, system flexibility, gold embrittlement, gold removal, and solderability testing.

MANASSAS, VA – ZESTRON, the leading global provider of high-precision cleaning products, services, and training solutions in the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries, is thrilled to announce the addition of Whitlock Associates to its esteemed network of sales representatives. This strategic partnership marks a significant expansion of ZESTRON's presence, particularly in Florida's dynamic electronics manufacturing market.

Whitlock Associates brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in sales representation, making them an ideal fit to promote ZESTRON's cutting-edge solutions throughout the region. With their in-depth understanding of the local industry landscape and strong relationships with key stakeholders, Whitlock Associates is poised to effectively communicate ZESTRON's innovative products and services value proposition to customers in Florida.

The addition of Whitlock Associates to ZESTRON's network reflects its ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled support and solutions to its customers worldwide. By expanding representation in Florida, ZESTRON aims to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for electronics manufacturing companies seeking reliable and innovative cleaning and disinfection solutions.

For more information about ZESTRON's comprehensive portfolio of products and services, visit: https://www.zestron.com/usa/en/home 

AUSTIN, TX – ROCKA Solutions is gearing up to exhibit at three SMTA Expos in May. With a strategic focus on growth and expansion, ROCKA Solutions aims to strengthen its presence in the USA and Canadian markets while showcasing top distribution brands in the industry.

The schedule for ROCKA Solutions’ participation in the SMTA Expos is as follows:

SMTA Wisconsin Expo & Tech Forum:
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton | Milwaukee Airport

SMTA Ciudad Juarez Expo & Tech Forum:
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Venue: Injectronic Convention Center

SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo & Tech Forum:
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Venue: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

At these expos, attendees can expect to learn more about ROCKA's comprehensive range of services, including SMT production supplies and distribution partnerships with leading brands in the industry.

Among the key highlights at ROCKA's booth will be ROCKA Manufactured SMT production supplies, renowned for their quality, reliability and performance. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore ROCKA's extensive product portfolio and discover innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of electronics manufacturers.

In addition to showcasing its in-house manufactured products, ROCKA Solutions will also feature a selection of top distribution brands at its booth. Attendees can expect to see products from industry- leading brands such as Zestron, Actnano, Weller, Indium, BT Mix and more.

Catch ROCKA’s team at any of these SMTA Expos in May to learn more about how ROCKA Solutions can enhance your manufacturing operations and supply chain efficiency.

For more information about ROCKA Solutions, visit www.rockasolutions.com 

PALO ALTO, CA – Instrumental, the leading manufacturing AI and data platform, today announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner program focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient.

Instrumental develops a manufacturing AI and data platform, using NVIDIA GPUs, to quickly identify defects in manufacturing processes. The platform is supported by hardware on assembly lines and captures images of assembly processes. Its proprietary no-code AI algorithm effortlessly identifies both known and unknown defects. Engineers utilize assembly data records and AI-powered correlations, which give a ranked list of highly correlated relationships, to pinpoint and address root causes. Thus, teams at companies like Bose, Cisco Meraki, and SolarEdge can expedite their new product introductions, avert expensive field failures, and improve profit margins. Collaborating with NVIDIA has facilitated Instrumental’s deployments by delivering blazing-fast inference time on the edge, thus reducing cycle time and, in turn, minimizing the impact on customers’ throughput.

NVIDIA Metropolis makes it easier and more cost-effective for enterprises, governments, and integration partners to leverage world-class AI-enabled solutions to improve critical operational efficiency and safety issues. The NVIDIA Metropolis ecosystem contains a large and growing breadth of members who are investing in the most advanced AI techniques and most efficient deployment platforms and using an enterprise-class approach to their solutions. Members can gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to further enhance and accelerate their AI application development efforts. Further, the program offers the opportunity for members to collaborate with industry-leading experts and other AI-driven organizations.

Instrumental CEO Anna-Katrina Shedletsky said, “Our customers make some of the world’s most admired products, where quality is paramount. They leverage our advanced AI technology at the edge to be proactive, eliminate waste, and build better products for their users. Instrumental has been leveraging NVIDIA GPU accelerated computing and software tools for many years and is excited about joining NVIDIA Metropolis in this next stage in our collaboration.”