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NASHVILLE — September 2022 — KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Empire Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at the RIT Inn & Conference Center in Henrietta, NY. KYZEN products that will be highlighted include MICRONOX® MX2501, AQUANOX® A4625 and AQUANOX® A4639.

MICRONOX MX2501 is an engineered precision vapor cleaning solvent designed to be a drop-in replacement for modern era vapor degreasing equipment. It is effective in removing no-clean and rosin flux residues with superior performance characteristics over other fluorinated based cleaning solvents. MX2501 has “Zero” ozone-depletion potential and can replace TCE and TCA in many cleaning applications.

AQUANOX A4625 is a highly dispersive cleaning agent designed to clean electronic assemblies in spray-in-air cleaning equipment. It is effective on more than 90 percent of the solder pastes in production today and is commonly used to clean lead-free and no-clean flux types, but will also clean water-soluble soils.

AQUANOX A4639 is an engineered aqueous cleaning fluid that effectively cleans a wide range of soils including the latest lead-free no clean formulations at low operating temperatures and concentrations. It operates in batch spray systems and provides exceptional cleaning results and protection of metallic surfaces with minimal monitoring and no sump-side additives.

Visit KYZEN at the SMTA Empire Expo with questions regarding your manufacturing cleaning issues.

For more information, visit www.kyzen.com.

About KYZEN

KYZEN is a global leader in providing environmentally responsible, RoHS compliant precision cleaning chemistries for industries ranging from electronics and advanced packaging to metal finishing and aerospace applications. Since its founding in 1990, KYZEN’s innovative cleaning technologies, scientific expertise, and customer support have been repeatedly recognized with the industry’s most prestigious awards. For more information, visit www.kyzen.com.

Incap has signed a cooperation agreement with Ampler Bikes, a leading Estonian manufacturer of electric bicycles, for production services for a controller device developed by Ampler.

According to Greg Grace, Managing Director of Incap Electronics Estonia, cooperation with Ampler Bikes is important for Incap in several ways. “As a customer, Ampler is a very fast-growing company engaged in the development and production of state-of-the-art technology. Therefore it is a great honour to be a partner of Ampler. In addition, the green technology and light mobility business are areas that Incap wants to focus on more and more,” he noted.

Grace emphasises that Ampler is a company where Estonian engineers have developed a high-tech end product that they sell and manufacture in Estonia - just like Ampler electric bicycles, the controller has been developed by Estonian engineers and is assembled at Incap's Kuressaare factory. “This means that the value created remains in Estonia. That is why Incap is very pleased to offer the capacity of its factory to support Ampler on their rapid growth path,” he said.

Tiit Priske, Business Development Manager of Incap Electronics Estonia, added that Ampler is a very well-managed company and recognised the product development team led by Hannes Laar and the electronics development team led by Markus Järve. "Both commercial and technical decisions at Ampler are made very quickly, so the impact of the current global crisis on cooperation is minimal," said Priske, adding that with this cooperation both companies want to set an example and encourage others to combine resources to conquer foreign markets.

Ampler Bikes, an Estonian company founded in 2016, develops and manufactures electric bicycles. Today the company has an international team of nearly 150 members and sales offices in Berlin, Cologne, Tallinn, Amsterdam and Zurich. Lightweight electric bicycles made by Ampler have won several awards, and in total there are more than 20,000 Ampler bikes in Europe.

Incap Electronics Estonia is part of Incap Corporation, which is an international electronics manufacturer. Electronics manufactured by Incap Electronics Estonia can be found for example in smart metres, in light electric vehicles on the streets, in smart LED lights in Estonian different regions as well as in the machinery of one of the world’s most famous marine companies.

Carlsbad, CA USA – September 2022 - Nordson TEST & INSPECTION, a division of the Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), announced that Spectrum Assembly, Inc. (SAI) has purchased an Assure™ X-ray Component Counter. The system was successfully installed at Spectrum’s 80,000 ft.2 headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.

“The Assure component counter does what they say,” stated Michael Baldwin, VP of SAI said. “The machine is extremely intelligent and operation is designed so anyone can use it. Before having the Assure, we were counting 30-50 reels per day but with component shortages as they are, it is critical to have a complete and accurate count of 100 percent of our inventory and the Assure enables us to do that, quickly and accurately.”

Intelligent, simple, fast and trustworthy, Assure enables Spectrum Assembly to increase productivity and minimize component shortage downtime. The Assure is the fastest, simplest and most reliable way to implement live component inventory management. Optimized for speed, Assure counts components fast so Spectrum can process inventory sooner, and minimize labor time and cost.

As a full service turnkey contract manufacturer, Spectrum Assembly has become the supplier of choice for its customers’ design, manufacturing and test of printed circuit assemblies, complex box build and cable harness needs. For more information about Spectrum Assembly, visit www.saicorp.com.

For more information about the Assure or to schedule a demo today, contact Todd O’Neil at todd.oneil@nordson.com or visit www.nordson.com/en/divisions/dage/x-ray-counting-systems.

About Nordson Test & Inspection

Nordson TEST & INSPECTION offers its customers a robust product portfolio, including Acoustic, Optical, Bondtest, Manual X-ray, Automatic X-ray InspectionI, Assure, and Nordson X-ray Technologies. Nordson TEST & INSPECTION is uniquely positioned to serve its customers with best-in-class precision technologies, passionate sales and support teams, global reach, and unmatched consultative applications expertise.

About Nordson Corporation

Nordson Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of innovative precision technologies for critical customer applications in consumer, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. The company’s products are supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in nearly 40 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com, www.twitter.com/Nordson_Corp or www.facebook.com/nordson.

PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com

PORTLAND OREGON ― September 2022 ― Foster Innovative Technology (FIT), a premier manufacturers’ representative company serving the Pacific Northwest, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Schurr. Schurr will cover the state of Oregon.

“We are pleased to have Ryan join FIT,” stated Todd Foster, Owner. “His experience and focus on serving customers will further enhance our ability to provide industry leading manufacturing solutions.”

Schurr has been in outside sales for more than 15 years, six of which have been focused on electronic manufacturing. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, traveling, and working out with his wife.

FIT has more than 20 years of experience serving the electronics assembly market, with a mission of providing world-class solutions that are the optimal FIT for numerous applications. The company’s territory includes the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia.

For more information, download the FIT line card at http://fitechnologyllc.com/fit-line-card.com or visit https://fitechnologyllc.com/.

PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., September 2022 — BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, today announced that ZTE Corporation operates more than 100 BTU reflow ovens at its state-of-the-art facilities in Shenzhen, Nanjing and Heyuan. A global leader in telecommunications and information technology, ZTE relies on BTU’s Energy Pilot Software to reduce energy consumption.

The customer chose 50 units at its sites in Shenzhen, Nanjing and Heyuan for its trial with the Energy Pilot Software. During this preliminary trial, BTU helped ZTE to use Standby mode only. With BTU’s support, ZTE saw power consumption savings of approximately 40 percent. ZTE representatives attribute this success to the strong collaboration between ZTE and BTU.

“The reduction in electrical power usage as a result of the implementation of the Energy Pilot software has not only saved us money, but it has allowed us to reach our sustainability goals,” said Chen Jun, Senior Engineer, ZTE Corporation. “BTU is an important partner for us as we continue to focus on operational efficiency.”

“Enabling our customers’ success has always been our key objective,” said Joe Yang, Sr. Product Manager for BTU International. “We are pleased that the Energy Pilot feature, that’s included in all Pyramax systems, has made such a significant impact on ZTE’s operations.”

ZTE uses communication technologies to help people in different areas enjoy equal freedom of communication. The company follows the mantra, “innovation, integration and green” throughout the entire product lifecycle as well as the whole process of R&D, production, logistics and customer service. ZTE makes unremitting efforts to achieve global energy consumption reduction and carbon emission reduction.

ENERGY PILOT is a feature of BTU’s windows-based WINCON™ operating system that is designed to reduce the consumption of electrical power and process gas. The ENERGY PILOT software helps ZTE reduce energy consumption whenever the ovens are idle. Standby mode can save more than 25 percent. Sleep mode can be used for longer interruptions saving more than 40 percent. Long idle periods fully shut down the oven using hibernate mode.

Founded in 1985 and listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, ZTE has been committed to providing innovative technologies and integrated solutions for global operators, government and enterprise, and consumers from more than 160 countries across the globe. For more information, visit www.zte.com.cn.

To learn more about BTU, visit www.btu.com.

About BTU International

BTU International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amtech Group (Nasdaq: ASYS), is a global supplier and technology leader of advanced thermal processing equipment in the electronics manufacturing market. BTU’s high-performance reflow ovens are used in the production of SMT printed circuit board assemblies and in semiconductor packaging processes. BTU also specializes in precision controlled, high-temperature belt furnaces for a wide range of custom applications, such as brazing, direct bond copper (DBC), diffusion, sintering and advanced solar cell processing. BTU has operations in North Billerica, Massachusetts, and Shanghai, China, with direct sales and service in the U.S.A., Asia and Europe. Information about BTU International is available at www.btu.com.

PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com

Tokyo, Japan – September 07, 2022 – Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment, is preparing to exhibit at NEPCON Vietnam 2022. From 14 to 16 September, visitors to the Saki booth #H01 will be invited to discover the latest 3D AOI, SPI and AXI inspection solutions alongside its 2D AOI benchtop model BF-Sirius. Together with our partner JS TECH, the Saki technology team will also present latest hard- and software innovations and demonstrate its Full SMT Line, Smart Factory and M2M capabilities.

Visitors to the Saki booth #H01 will be invited to take a first-hand look at the unique features of the latest hardware and software releases with an emphasis on accuracy, speed, reliability and full-line connectivity capability for applications across all sectors. The show line-up on booth #H01 will feature:

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3D-AOI solution: 3Di-LS2 with 12μm high resolution Z-axis optical head control feature

The 3D AOI model 3Di-LS2 with 12μm camera head is designed to improve production, boost process efficiency, and maximize product quality. Equipped with Saki’s new Z-axis optical-head control feature, the machine’s advanced capabilities for accurate inspection of tall components, press-fit components and PCBAs in jigs will be a key highlight of the show. The innovative optical-head and side camera offers the industry’s highest level of inspection capability with a height-measurement range in 3D mode up to 40mm. The focus height in 2D is also increased to 40mm.

With these capabilities, Saki’s 3Di-AOI Series fulfills inspection capabilities and flexibility far beyond standard SMT inspection processes with accuracy, speed, and ease.

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3Si-LD2 with 12μm camera head

Saki's high-precision and high-speed 3D solder paste inspection machine is a dual-lane system equipped with a 12µm camera head for board sizes from 50mm x 60mm to 500mm x 510mm.

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BF-Sirius - Benchtop Solution for Large size PCB's

BF-Sirius is a high-speed 2D AOI benchtop model that supports large size PCBs up to 500 x 460 mm (19.7" x 18.1"). The small footprint minimizes cost and floorspace requirements. The system can inspect multiple SMT processes including selective solder and conformal coating.

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Visitors to the booth will also be offered an insight into Saki’s automated X-ray inspection systems that deploy unique Planar CT technology to provide high-speed and high-accuracy solutions for ‘Real 3D’ volumetric inspection. The systems clearly identify voids in the solder of BGAs mounted on boards and non-wetting shapes such as Head-In-Pillow caused by non-wetting of solder, as well as detecting defective parts.

“As one of the world’s top exporting countries of electronics, Vietnam is a key strategic region of focus for Saki,” said Eddie Ichiyama, Saki Chief Sales Manager Overseas. “We're incredibly excited to be exhibiting again at NEPCON Vietnam after Covid 19 restrictions have finally lifted. We can't wait to share our expertise and knowledge with the many visitors to the show.”

For more information about Saki visit www.sakicorp.com/en/

About Saki Corporation

Since its inception in 1994, Saki has led the way in the development of automated recognition through robotic vision technology. Saki's 3D automated solder paste, optical, and X-ray inspection and measurement systems (SPI, AOI, AXI) have been recognized to provide the stable platform and advanced data capture mechanisms necessary for true M2M communication, improving production, process efficiency, and product quality. Saki Corporation has headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, with offices, sales, and support centers around the world.

PCB West: The leading technical conference and exhibition for electronics engineers. Coming Oct. 4-7 to the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center. pcbwest.com