CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO 2024 taking place April 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Among other great products, AIM will be highlighting its recently released NC259FPA Ultrafine No Clean Solder Paste.

NC259FPA is a zero-halogen paste engineered for precise print definition with type 6 and smaller alloy powders through stencil apertures less than 150 µm in diameter. Ideal for miniLED, microLED, die attach, micro BGA, and HDI boards, this innovative new product features excellent wetting, high transfer efficiency, high reliability, and high tack force for mass transfer.

AIM’s Timothy O’Neill and Gayle Towell will also be presenting a paper titled “Advancing the Understanding of Low-Temperature Solder in Electronics Rework and Assembly.” This presentation will outline the current low-temperature solder landscape, unveil new research and the case for low temperature rework, and discuss use cases and the future prospects of low-temperature solder more broadly.

Timothy O'Neill is the Director of Product Management for AIM Solder. Mr. O’Neill has over 25 years of industry experience and is a Certified IPC Specialist. He is a technical writer and presenter for industry trade publications and events and has been recognized as a Speaker of Distinction by the SMTA. Gayle Towell is AIM Solder’s Content Specialist. Holding master’s degrees in both mathematics and physics from the University of Oregon, Mrs. Towell facilitates communications, develops presentations, and ensures AIM's technical papers and documentations meet the highest scientific standards.

To learn more about NC259FPA and to discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the IPC APEX EXPO, booth 1623 April 9-11, or visit www.aimsolder.com. To catch the presentation on low temperature solder, attend Assembly Materials Session 1 on Wednesday, April 10 from 1:30-3:00PM.

SILICON VALLEY – Zero Defects International [ZDI] has announced the acquisition by Altest Corporation of a state of the art XRay inspection system for utilization in their printed circuit board assembly [PCBA] manufacturing facility located in San Jose, California. This X8011-III – 2D and 3D X-ray will enable high quality inspection usage and will further assure continued outstanding product performance as delivered to Altest customers.

Brian Seng, CEO, mentioned several selection factors including technical capabilities and equipment reliability as well as the importance of both Viscom and ZDI's well known reputations for technical service and support. The system is equipped with computer tomography to do failure analysis. This trend-setting, three dimensional inspection technique opens completely novel glimpses into the inner structure of an object that until now were not possible without destroying it. Additionally, the X8011-III X-ray system can be integrated into the production line and intelligently networked with other systems to optimize the manufacturing process. ZDI President, Michaela Brody, expressed appreciation for Altest’s selection in the context of a highly competitive environment for this type of equipment.

CHATSWORTH, CA – NEOTech, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), design engineering, and supply chain solutions in the high-tech industrial, medical device, and aerospace/defense markets, is pleased to announce that its Suzhou, China electronics manufacturing site has achieved certification for IATF 16949, the International Standard for Automotive Quality Management Systems. This prestigious certification marks a significant milestone for NEOTech, allowing the company to expand its high-tech industrial focus to include automotive products such as electronic automobile diagnostic tools and emission measuring units.

The attainment of the IATF 16949 certification underscores NEOTech’s commitment to delivering high-quality electronic solutions across a diverse range of industries. By meeting the stringent requirements of this internationally recognized standard, NEOTech reaffirms its dedication to manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction in the automotive sector.

“We are thrilled to announce that NEOTech Suzhou has obtained the IATF 16949 certification,” said Rich Fitzgerald, CEO of NEOTech’s Industrial/Medical Division. “This achievement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing superior quality products and services to our customers in the automotive industry. Our team in Suzhou has exhibited remarkable dedication and expertise throughout this process, and their success serves as a testament to NEOTech’s ongoing pursuit of operational excellence.”

The IATF 16949 certification will play a crucial role in guiding NEOTech’s Quality Management System, ensuring the company’s continued adherence to the highest standards of quality and reliability in automotive electronics manufacturing. By leveraging this certification, NEOTech aims to enhance its ability to produce repeatable, high-reliability systems that meet the stringent requirements of automotive OEMs worldwide.

“Our entire organization is incredibly proud of the accomplishments of our team in Suzhou,” added Fitzgerald. “Through their dedication to internal training programs, low turnover rates, and relentless focus on continuous improvement, they have set a benchmark for excellence that inspires all NEOTech manufacturing sites to strive for greater efficiency and quality in everything we do.”

NEOTech remains committed to driving innovation and delivering best-in-class manufacturing solutions across all industries, and the attainment of the IATF 16949 certification further solidifies its position as a trusted partner for electronics manufacturing. With more than 40 years of heritage in electronics manufacturing, NEOTech specializes in high- reliability programs in the Aerospace & Defense industry, Medical products, and High-Tech Industrial markets. NEOTech is well recognized as a premier EMS provider with in-depth experience manufacturing high-tech products and managing stringent US government requirements. For more information about NEOTech and its comprehensive range of manufacturing services, please visit www.NEOTech.com 

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX – TestEquity, the largest distributor of electronic test and measurement solutions and production supplies, announced that it will now offer IONA Tech products to provide real-time, actionable data for prevention of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage caused by mobile workers.

ESD is responsible for 30% of failed products in electronics manufacturing, which can lead to devastating consequences in the aerospace and automotive industries. While conventional methods of ESD management involve tethering workers with ground straps or use of conductive flooring, shoes and apparel, IONA Tech products take a fresh approach to ESD damage prevention through an innovative solution and real-time, actionable data.

“IONA Tech is an exciting addition to our ESD management portfolio,” said Steve Riel, Product Manager at TestEquity. “The industry as a whole has remained largely unchanged over the last century, with conventional ESD prevention offerings like wrist straps, apparel, conductive flooring, ionizers and humidifiers. IONA Tech has entered the landscape as the first new player in decades, bringing with them a new and more proactive approach to ESD mitigation.”

With their introduction of the StatIQ Band, a wearable IIoT sensor providing real-time measurements of personal body voltage, IONA Tech effectively redefines modern static management. Designed to generate an alarm when voltage levels exceed limits or when ESD events are detected, the StatIQ Band empowers workers to operate without being tethered, ensuring that circuit damage is prevented, while also allowing managers to monitor the overall effectiveness of all ESD controls in their facility. Whereas conventional ESD prevention methods lack ongoing validation, IONA Tech's StatIQ System guarantees that your processes effectively prevent latent electronics damage to finally close the loop on ESD.