SAN JOSE, CA – Naprotek, LLC, a leading provider of mission-critical electronics technology solutions, proudly announces securing over $9 million in contract value in FY24, supporting the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TL) and Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TL) programs through our customer. These awards highlight our commitment to advancing space technology and our growing presence in the space industry.  

Naprotek provides complex, high- reliability PCBA services for the T1TL and T2TL Alpha and Gamma satellites through its customer. Naprotek’s expertise and dedication to quality are instrumental in supporting the SDA’s mission to enhance space-based tracking capabilities.  

“We are thrilled to contribute to the SDA’s T1TL and T2TL programs and to provide high-complexity, high- reliability PCBA services to our customer,” said Teh-Kuang Lung, President and CEO of Naprotek. “This achievement underscores our capability to deliver critical services for advanced space systems and reflects the significant growth we are experiencing in the space sector.”  

Naprotek continues to expand its footprint in the space industry, driven by its commitment to customer partnerships, quality, innovation, and excellence. The company’s support for the SDA through its customers and collaboration with other key players in the space sector positions it at the forefront of this rapidly growing industry.

For more information about Naprotek and its high-reliability manufacturing services, please visit www.naprotek.com or contact the company’s support team.

FLORHAM PARK, NJ – Heller Industries, the global leader in thermal technology solutions, announced REStronics has been appointed our sales representative for New England. REStronics New England, led by Managing Partner Hunter Adams, is a manufacturer’s representative specializing in products and services covering circuit board production and semiconductor assembly.

“We are excited to welcome REStronics New England to the Heller team,” noted Frank Hart, SVP of Global Sales and Marketing for Heller Industries. “I have had the great privilege to work with Hunter Adams for nearly two decades. His success speaks for itself. We look forward to growing our business in New England and trust Hunter will be a major factor in achieving that goal.”

Heller’s partnership with REStronics in New England extends the companies’ relationship beyond the Metro NY, NJ, PA region and follows the appointment of Tim Glasgow in the Southeast territory in 2024.

Heller Regional Sales Manager Caleb Eagle added, “This is an exciting time at Heller as we aggressively grow our global business. I see New England as a region that values our high quality, engineered thermal solutions and customization for high mix environments. I am confident that Heller is best positioned for the future with REStronics New England.”

POOLE, UK – CEEI SRL Industrial Electronics, a leading provider of electronic board and system design for industrial and professional applications, continues to advance its manufacturing capabilities with Europlacer’s high- performance pick-and-place solutions. With a focus on flexibility, precision, and efficiency, Europlacer has played a key role in helping CEEI streamline operations and meet growing customer demands.

For over 40 years, CEEI has been delivering high-quality products while maintaining agility in production processes. As customer expectations for shorter lead times and high- mix manufacturing continue to rise, CEEI sought a partner capable of supporting scalable and adaptable production.

Europlacer emerged as the ideal choice, offering advanced SMT placement solutions tailored to CEEI’s needs.

“In 2016, we were experiencing rapid growth and needed a technology partner that could support our expansion,” said Giorgio Mazzolatti, CEEI SRL. “With the introduction of Europlacer’s iineo2 machine, we immediately saw improvements in quality and efficiency. Within a year, our productivity increased by 20%, and our delivery times were reduced by 15-20%, allowing us to better serve our customers.”

Europlacer’s technology has allowed CEEI to minimize downtime through offline production setup capabilities, ensuring seamless transitions between production runs. The intuitive programming interface has also streamlined workflows, reducing setup time and enhancing operational efficiency.

The versatility of Europlacer’s SMT solutions has been particularly beneficial, enabling CEEI to manage both large-scale production and rapid prototyping with ease. The ii-tab mobile solution has further optimized efficiency, providing real-time data for workflow improvements, production monitoring, and enhanced traceability.

“As our business continued to grow, we needed a solution that would support increasing production volumes without sacrificing flexibility,” added Giorgio Mazzolatti. “The decision to invest in Europlacer’s Atom3 machine was a natural next step. Its speed and precision have allowed us to expand high-volume production capabilities, meeting our customers’ evolving needs with greater agility.”

Beyond the technology, CEEI values the strong relationship it has built with Europlacer. From initial implementation to ongoing technical support, Europlacer has provided responsive service and expert guidance, ensuring seamless integration and long-term success.

“The Europlacer team’s professionalism and commitment to our success have been outstanding,” Giorgio Mazzolatti noted. “They go beyond simply resolving issues—they actively work with us to optimize processes and improve operations. This level of support has been a game-changer for us.”

Looking ahead, CEEI sees Europlacer as a vital partner in its continued growth, particularly in prototyping and high-mix, low-volume production. As the market demands greater speed and precision, CEEI is confident that Europlacer’s cutting-edge solutions will continue to drive success.

For more information about Europlacer and its SMT solutions, visit www.europlacer.com 

NASHVILLE – Magnalytix, providing real-time reliability solutions for electronics manufacturing, is proud to announce that Dr. Mike Bixenman will present the technical paper “Methods used to Qualify Soldering and Cleaning Materials and Processes” on Tuesday, March 18 at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO Technical Conference.

Chemical failures in electronics are typically the result of interactions between materials and their environment. Contaminants can originate from manufacturing processes, such as No-Clean flux residues, partially cleaned flux residues, and wash fluids not fully rinsed during cleaning. These contaminants interact with their environment leading to the deterioration of components, ultimately causing system malfunctions.

Testing methodologies, such as Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR), Ion Chromatography (IC), and C3 testing, are designed to identify potential failure points and ensure electronic systems can withstand the challenges of different environments. Bixenman’s research paper will provide insight into the effects of process contamination and the use of these methods to qualify the assembly process.

Bixenman’s presentation, “Methods used to Qualify Soldering and Cleaning Materials and Processes” will be one of four presentations during the “Quality and Reliability 2: Ionic Process Residues and PCB Assembly Humidity Robustness” session.

Additional presentations during the session are: “From the Corrosion to Short Circuiting in Electronics: Investigation of The Detrimental Dendrite Development” presented by Dr. Kapil Kumar Gupta of Technical University of Denmark, “Investigating the Interplay of Ionic Process Contamination and PCBA Component Design on Water Layer Formation and PCBA Humidity Robustness” presented by Dr. Rajan Ambat of Technical University of Denmark, and “Understanding the Crucial Role of Solder Flux Chemistry in Enhancing Humidity Robustness of Electronics” presented by Dr. Anish Rao Lakkaraju of the Center for Electronic Corrosion (CELCORR).

For more information about the technical conference or to register to attend, visit the official website of IPC APEX 2025. For more information about Magnalytix, click here.