PLYMOUTH, WI – Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is excited to announce its participation in EPTECH Calgary, scheduled to take place Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre. Representatives from Comtree, a trusted partner of Ersa, will be available at the event to discuss Ersa's comprehensive range of solutions tailored for the electronics manufacturing industry.

A key highlight of Kurtz Ersa’s offerings is its patented IR rework technology. This innovative technology has garnered acclaim for consistently delivering outstanding results, even in the most challenging rework applications. Its proven track record has benefited countless users around the globe, cementing its reputation as a game-changer in electronics rework solutions. Ersa's systems stand out for their remarkable cost-to-performance ratio, establishing them as the preferred choice for electronics manufacturers seeking reliability, efficiency, and unmatched performance.

Visitors to the EPTECH Calgary event can expect to explore a range of Ersa’s rework and soldering systems, all of which exhibit the brand's signature superiority and adaptability. Kurtz Ersa takes pride in its legacy of over 30 years in the industry, setting the benchmark for high-end reflow ovens. The latest addition to their lineup, the HOTFLOW series, continues to redefine excellence in the field. Notably, the HOTFLOW series boasts impressive energy savings of up to 25 percent, coupled with a remarkable 20 percent reduction in N2 consumption. This series underscores Ersa’s commitment to driving efficiency, sustainability, and optimal performance.

Comtree represents Ersa throughout Canada. For more information about Comtree, e-mail Ernesto Provenzano at ernesto@comtreeinc.com, Graham Gibson P.Eng. at graham@comtreeinc.com, or call 905 673-7777.

For more information about Kurtz Ersa Inc., visit www.ersa.com

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 thrilled to announce the expansion of their state-of-the-art failure analysis lab at their Agave manufacturing site in Juarez, Mexico to provide customers with enhanced levels of product quality assurance. As a leader in electronic manufacturing of advanced high-tech products for OEMs, NEOTech continues to offer best-in-class services by showcasing their commitment to investing in state- of-the-art equipment. This commitment to quality ensures NEOTech’s customers keep their products ahead of their competitors.

NEOTech is well known in the industry for its reputation to provide high-quality and high- reliability electronic manufacturing services with the continued investment in cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. Having their failure analysis lab integrated as part of their inspection and manufacturing process at their largest production facility in Mexico, NEOTech can locate supplier or production defects in microscopic details to avoid unexpected problems with products in the field. The success of the failure analysis lab in Mexico blazes the trail for similar labs to be implemented at NEOTech’s other manufacturing sites in Mexico and the US.

“Our team of engineers and technicians, all experts in product failure analysis, and our investment in top-of-the-line analysis equipment, gives our customers the advantage that we can analyze and identify design or manufacturing defects before they effect production volumes,” stated Kunal Sharma, President and Chief Operating Officer. “With decades of combined experience in multiple engineering disciplines, our product failure analysis team uses equipment like our Scan Electron and Elemental Analysis Microscope to quickly and thoroughly locate mechanical anomalies and inconsistent chemical compositions. Along with the detailed analysis, our team also contributes to finding creative solutions that work best for everyone, ensuring our customers’ product quality stays at the top of the industry.”

Along with their manufacturing capabilities in the US, NEOTech provides options for high-tech electronics manufacturing in Mexico with four strategically located plants. The Tijuana sites, situated in the greater Baja California region, include top-of-the-line PCBA manufacturing along with NEOTech’s Interconnect Center of Excellence. The Tijuana sites, in conjunction with NEOTech's two state-of-the-art locations in Juarez, Mexico, boast cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and supply chain management capabilities, elevating NEOTech to the forefront of the EMS industry.

NEOTech’s Interconnect Center of Excellence represents innovation and excellence in custom cable manufacturing solutions, wire harness manufacturing, and wire harness assembly. The three additional manufacturing sites provide industry-leading PCBA manufacturing, custom testing stations, and high-level assembly capabilities for some of the world’s most advanced products. With a mere five-minute drive from the US border to all four facilities, the facilities embody NEOTech’s commitment to proximity, efficiency, and quality. By seamlessly merging their diverse expertise in building printed circuit board assemblies and intricate systems integration, NEOTech stands out as the premier end-to-end, one-stop destination for delivering innovative products that set new industry standards.

With more than 40 years of heritage in electronics manufacturing, NEOTech specializes in high- reliability programs in the Aerospace and 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 services, visit the company’s website at www.NEOTech.com

NORTH BILLERICA, MA – BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, announced today the capability to manufacture reflow ovens in Mexico.

“Mexico is an extremely important part of our customer base,” said Rob DiMatteo, General Manager of BTU International. “By entering into an exclusive contract with an existing sub- contractor in Mexico, this allows us to be more responsive to our many customers in the region and has us shipping Pyramax reflow ovens rapidly – as soon as next month,” added DiMatteo.

BTU has partnered exclusively with a contract manufacturer in Mexico and has entered into a contractual agreement with standardized pricing and lead-times securing a stable forecast for reflow oven capacity in the region. The manufacturing facility holds ISO-9001 certification and has advanced manufacturing capabilities including electrostatic painting, welding, and laser cutting. The first units being produced in Mexico by BTU are Pyramax125 air capable units – as production ramps additional reflow oven models will be added based on customer demand.

BTU’s contract manufacturing partner in Mexico is an established, vertically integrated manufacturer located in central Mexico. In addition to the agreement with BTU, the manufacturer has existing business with other industrial and large automotive customers – necessitating compliance with international quality standards. In addition, within the contract manufacturing agreement, BTU’s partner is restricted from making products that directly compete with BTU. BTU will also leverage this agreement to enable greater capacity and cost savings in the supply chain for its other North American operations.

AYLESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM – Nordson TEST & INSPECTION today announced its participation in SEMICON Taiwan, one of the most anticipated events in the semiconductor industry. The company will be showcasing its state-of-the-art inspection and metrology solutions, including the CyberOptics SQ3000™+ Multi-Function system, the new Quadra 7 Pro Manual X-ray Inspection (MXI) System, and the revolutionary WaferSense® Auto Teaching System™ (ATS2). The event will take place from Sept. 6-8, 2023 at TaiNEX 1&2 in Taipei.

The new Quadra 7 Pro MXI system sets a new standard for 3D/2D manual inspection in back-end semiconductor applications. Powered by the revolutionary Onyx® detector technology, it delivers exceptional image clarity and reduced noise levels, elevating the inspection experience to new levels of precision and efficiency.

Equipped with the latest Dual Mode Quadra NT4® tube, the Quadra 7 Pro provides users with maximum flexibility. This innovative feature offers brightness and resolution modes, allowing operators to dynamically switch between them based on specific application requirements.

Enhancing the Quadra 7 Pro's capabilities is the newly developed Revalution™ software, tailored specifically for high-end semiconductor applications. With an intuitive interface, optimized workflow, and expanded functionality, Revalution™ software empowers operators to efficiently analyze and interpret inspection data, contributing to faster decision-making and improved overall productivity.

The CyberOptics SQ3000™+ Multi-Function system is designed for high-end applications, catering to industries such as advanced packaging, mini-LED, advanced SMT, and 008004/0201 SPI. This all- in-one solution offers unmatched accuracy and high speed, utilizing an even higher resolution Multi-Reflection Suppression® (MRS®) sensor that effectively eliminates reflection-based distortions caused by shiny components and specular surfaces.

The WaferSense® Auto Teaching System™ (ATS2) is a multi-camera sensor that, when used in conjunction with CyberSpectrum™ software, enables accurate wafer hand-off calibration for semiconductor tool alignment and setup for front-end semiconductor fab environments. With the ability to capture three-dimensional offset data (x, y, and z) in real-time, ATS2 simplifies wafer position teaching without the need to open the tools. This results in repeatable and reproducible setups, streamlined maintenance checks, accelerated troubleshooting, and reduced technician-to-technician variation, leading to significant yield improvements and enhanced productivity for semiconductor fabs worldwide.

To witness the future of advanced inspection and metrology technology, visit booth #L0800 on the 4 th floor at SEMICON Taiwan 2023, and explore Nordson TEST & INSPECTION's range of industry-leading solutions.

For more information, visit www.nordson.com