Toronto, ON – [07/18/2025] – Bittele Electronics today announced that its Malaysia facility has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, reinforcing the company’s global commitment to quality management and operational excellence.

The certification validates the implementation of robust quality management systems and processes at the Malaysia site. It ensures:

• Consistent Quality through stringent controls and oversight at all stages of production
• Operational Efficiency with streamlined workflows and optimized turnaround times
• Customer-Centric Focus by maintaining a high standard of service delivery and responsiveness

This milestone aligns with Bittele Electronics’ objective to provide uniform standards of excellence across all locations, including Canada, China, and Malaysia.

FANUC America Corp., a global industrial automation leader, and Kitov AI Inc., an innovator in AI-driven visual inspection technology, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to transform manufacturing automation with intelligent, AI-enhanced solutions.

This collaboration unites FANUC America’s industry-leading robotic systems and automation expertise with Kitov AI’s advanced machine vision and deep learning technologies. The partnership aims to deliver integrated solutions that optimize quality control, increase production efficiency, and address the evolving needs of industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.

By combining Kitov AI’s AI-powered visual inspection systems, which excel in detecting defects and ensuring precision through 3D vision and machine learning, with FANUC America’s versatile robotic platforms, the partnership enables manufacturers to achieve seamless automation and superior quality assurance. These solutions will streamline complex production processes, reduce downtime, and enhance operational flexibility in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Bob Wasilesky, president of Kitov AI Inc., states, “This partnership with FANUC America is a game-changer for the industry. By integrating our AI-driven inspection and robot path planning capabilities with FANUC’s world-class robotics, we are empowering manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of quality and productivity. Together, we are redefining the future of smart manufacturing.”

The collaboration will focus on developing tailored solutions for automated quality inspection, assembly validation, and dimensional metrology, with an emphasis on scalability and ease of integration.

KISTA, SWEDEN – Famous chefs the world over maintain that an entrée doesn’t make a great meal without side dishes. At INSPECTIS, we call those ‘sides’ an Advanced Kit. Our new U50s Advanced Kit, when paired with our prize-winning Digital Microscope U50s with State-of-the-art 4K 60fps video technology, includes everything expected of “The last microscope you’ll ever need”. It includes the U50s with a superior lens with 50x motorized zoom, fast auto focus, and powered by INSPECTIS© Pro Utility and Metrology Software for image capture, measurement, analysis and reporting. Built to an industrial design in a robust, long lasting all-aluminum housing, this is the first Advanced Kit to feature the newly improved / upgraded version of the extremely popular HD-128 XY floating table that now runs more smoothly with a lower profile than the original model.

U50s Advanced Kit (HD-116) Features:

INSPECTIS’ U50s digital camera microscope is a 4K inspection system offering 60 FPS, designed for applications where ultra-high resolution is needed for fast-moving inspection or live working tasks. The U50 is a 2024 winner in the NPI (New Product Introduction) Awards competition. Visit www.inspect-is.com to find out more.

NAMPA, ID ― Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a leading provider of custom electronics manufacturing solutions, is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its SMT production capability with the addition of a HELLER 2043 MK5 10-zone reflow oven to its Nampa facility.

The HELLER 2043 MK5 represents industry-leading technology for high-volume, high-precision reflow soldering. Key features include:

• 10 heated convection zones plus 3 cooling zones, delivering exceptional thermal uniformity and control for complex PCBA assemblies
• Advanced energy-efficiency features, reducing nitrogen and electricity consumption by up to 40%
• Built-in thermal monitoring and energy management systems designed to maintain tight temperature delta-T specifications

As part of SMCS’s expanded SMT line, this oven complements integrated in-line AOI and advanced X-ray inspection capabilities. Together, these systems ensure accurate solder profiles, robust assembly quality, and efficient process flows.

With electronics designs growing in density and complexity, PCBA manufacturers require precise reflow control, rapid production scalability, and reliable inspection. The HELLER 2043 MK5 helps SMCS meet those needs by:

• Achieving consistent, high-reliability soldering on dense assemblies
• Maintaining tight thermal profiles essential for BGAs, QFNs, and µBGAs
• Reducing rework and energy costs through modern process optimization
• Delivering trust and performance to OEMs in instrumentation, defense, medical, and industrial sectors

“Adding the HELLER 2043 MK5 is more than an upgrade, it’s a statement,” said Eddie Garcia, Operations Manager at SMCS. “It demonstrates our commitment to quality, efficiency, and readiness to support the most demanding, high-density PCBA programs.”

For more information on Silicon Mountain’s advanced capabilities and services, visit www.siliconmtn.net