March 6, 2025

ROME, NY USA – EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SRF Technologies, bringing together expertise to deliver comprehensive ESD and EOS diagnostic and resolution services. This collaboration provides testing, consulting, and complete ESD/EOS solutions for industries worldwide.

Providing Unmatched ESD/EOS Diagnosis & Resolution Services. Our Services Include:

✔ Diagnosis of ESD and Latch-Up Failures – Specialized support for HBM, CDM, and IEC test diagnostics.

✔ Product Failure Analysis – In-depth analysis to identify and address ESD-related failures.

✔ ESD & Latch-Up Design Corrections – Expert assistance in correcting design-related ESD/Latch-Up failures.

✔ Electrical Overstress (EOS) Damage Diagnosis – Identification of EOS damage sources and implementation of effective mitigation techniques.

With the combined expertise of EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC and SRF Technologies, clients can expect state-of-the-art solutions that ensure product reliability, compliance, and protection against electrostatic and electrical overstress challenges.

In a joint statement, Lisa Pimpinella, Sr. Executive Director, EOS/ESD Association, Inc. & Stephen Fairbanks, President, SRF Technologies said, "This partnership between EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC and SRF Technologies represents a significant path forward providing industries with the highest level of expertise in ESD and EOS diagnostics, mitigation, and prevention. By combining our resources, knowledge, and experience, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and effective solutions to ensure product integrity and compliance you can trust.”

Contact EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC today to arrange a quote and take the next step in securing your ESD/EOS reliability! SRF Technologies has been providing independent ESD and EOS Consulting for both design, test and diagnostics in the semiconductor industry for nearly 20 years. Their expertise has spanned the CMOS and BiCMOS technologies in all industries and all process nodes. More information can be found here: www.srftechnologies.com

EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC is focused on providing services as an extension of its parent organization, EOS/ESD Association, Inc. EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC executes parts of the Association mission to provide education and training to control and prevent static discharge. EOS/ESD Association, Inc. volunteers, who are experts in their fields and participants of EOS/ESD Association, Inc. standard committees, provide their time and efforts to EOS/ESD Association Services, LLC. www.esda.org/srfesdallc

March 7, 2025 -- Cranston, Rhode Island USA – AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum taking place on April 1 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, Texas. AIM will be showcasing its cutting-edge soldering materials, including Type 5 solder paste offerings.

In celebration of emerging trends in electronics miniaturization, AIM is declaring 2025 the “Year of Type 5”. With decades of experience producing high-quality solder pastes, including Types 4, 5, and 6, AIM is uniquely positioned to guide customers through the transition to finer powders. AIM products are developed with a focus on consistency, reliability, and process optimization, and are then coupled with robust technical support. While Type 5 solder paste won’t replace Type 4 as the industry standard this year, its adoption is accelerating, driven by demand for precise, consistent soldering.

To learn more about AIM’s solder paste offerings and to discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum on April 1st, or visit www.aimsolder.com.

About AIM

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service, and training. For more information about AIM’s complete line of advanced solder products and global technical services, please visit www.aimsolder.com.

[Wimborne, UK, March 2025] – Electronic Technicians Ltd (ETL), a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS) in the UK, has further enhanced its production capabilities with the purchase of a MIRTEC MS-11e Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) system and two MV-6 OMNI 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems. This investment highlights ETL’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and process control for its customers.

Since 1983, ETL has been delivering exemplary Contract Electronics Manufacturing services, offering everything from design management and procurement to full product assembly and ship-to-user solutions. Located in Dorset near the south coast, ETL supports customers across the UK and internationally, combining decades of technical expertise with a uniquely flexible approach to manufacturing. Continuous investment in state-of-the-art equipment, business tools, and skilled personnel has enabled ETL to provide tailored solutions that give both the company and its customers a distinct competitive advantage.

The MIRTEC MS-11e delivers exceptional performance by combining super high-resolution inspection technology with cost efficiency, providing ETL with an advanced solution for solder paste inspection down to 0201 (metric) component pads. The system utilizes a precision 6μm lens paired with a high-performance CoaXPress camera, delivering highly accurate and repeatable results. Its shadow-free dual projection 3D measurement capability ensures reliable inspection of even the most complex boards. Additionally, the MS-11e’s automated PCB warpage compensation and closed-loop process optimization—through seamless integration with screen printers and pick-and-place machines—enable tighter process control and improved production efficiency.

The newly acquired AOI systems bring cutting-edge 3D inspection technology to ETL’s production floor. A 15MP CoaXPress camera system combined with OMNI-VISION® 3D Digital Tri-Frequency Moiré Technology, provide ETL with highly detailed and accurate 3D inspection of components and solder joints. The systems also incorporate Precision Compound Telecentric Lenses, ensuring measurement accuracy across the entire inspection area. To streamline programming and maximize productivity, the MV-6 OMNI systems include MIRTEC’s INTELLI-PRO® Automatic Programming Software, while the INTELLISYS® Industry 4.0 Intelligent Factory Automation System provides real-time data analysis and advanced process management tools.

Stuart Crook, Managing Director of Electronic Technicians Ltd, commented: "At ETL, we are committed to investing in the latest technology to ensure we continue delivering the highest quality products to our customers. Our long-standing partnership with MIRTEC and Bentec has played an important role in our growth, and the addition of the MS-11e and MV-6 OMNI systems further strengthens our inspection capabilities. These investments not only enhance quality assurance but also support our flexible, customer-focused approach to manufacturing."

David Bennett, Managing Director of Bentec Ltd, added: "We are proud to supply industry-leading MIRTEC SPI and AOI systems to ETL, one of the UK’s premier EMS companies. ETL has been a loyal MIRTEC user for many years, and we look forward to continuing this strong partnership and supporting their growth with cutting-edge inspection solutions." For more information about Electronic Technicians Ltd, visit www.etluk.co.uk.

For details on Bentec International and their extensive range of SMT industry products, please visit www.bentec-int.com.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois (March 4, 2025) – BEST Inc., a leader in electronic component services, is pleased to announce it has expanded its BGA reballing solutions. Our BGA reballing process has been perfected over 20 plus years of reballing BGAs for electronic manufacturers across the country. Our capabilities include handling a wide range of package sizes, ball counts and complex arrays to meet our customer needs. BEST’s reballing process follows industry specifications including IPC J-STD-001, IPC 7711, GEIA-STD 0006 and IEC TS 62647-4.

BEST takes great pride in providing the highest quality services to all our customers. Our quality comes from having highly trained operators, strict ESD compliance, MSD controls and exceptional quality control systems in place. When you work with BEST, you get a workmanship guarantee along with exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and expedited lead time options. When it comes to reballing BGAs, there are many options out there to choose from. The BEST advantage comes from our years of reballing experience and our ability to make custom reballing performs to fit nearly any package. By making preforms in-house, we significantly reduce lead-times for our customers for both small and large volume jobs.

"Over the past year, we have made significant improvements to our internal efficiencies in order to ensure fast lead times for our customers without sacrificing quality. We are now better equipped than ever to handle orders of any size and turn them around quickly," said Grant Zellmer, Operations Manager at BEST. Currently, lead times for small orders are 3-5 days, while medium to larger orders take 2-4 weeks.

BEST has automated robotic deballing available in compliance with IEC TS 62647-4. This process uses a dynamic solder wave to remove the original solder balls in a touch-free manner. Material traceability, record retention and process qualification procedures are also in place to meet Military and Aerospace requirements for reballing.

About BEST Inc.

BEST Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR certified provider of BGA reballing, PCB and component rework services, focusing on quality, reliability, and sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, and customer satisfaction, we leverage advanced technologies to deliver comprehensive solutions for the electronics industry.

If you would like more information on our complete range of services, please contact Laura Ripoli at 224-387-3255 or service@solder.net.