POOLE, UK – Europlacer, a global leader in flexible SMT assembly solutions, is excited to announce plans to showcase its latest cutting-edge placement, printing and material management technologies at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place March 18-20 in Anaheim, CA. Visitors to Booth #2120 will get an exclusive look at Europlacer’s advanced high-mix productivity solutions designed to optimize efficiency, flexibility, and performance—all while directly enhancing contract manufacturers' profitability.

“Superior solutions from Europlacer enable faster returns on capital investments.  Our customer surveys demonstrate that users continue to select our solutions, primarily due to the ongoing profitability they’re achieving.” – says John Perrotta, President of Europlacer Americas.

Visit Booth #2120 to learn how!

• ii-A3 Pick-and-Place Machine – Engineered for unmatched flexibility, the ii-A3 features two Tornado and one Pulsar placement head, delivering high-precision and speed for even the most complex production needs.
• ii-N2 Pick-and-Place Machine – A power-packed platform designed for ultimate efficiency, the ii- N2 is built to handle high-speed, high-mix SMT assembly with ease.
• ii-P7 Screen Printer – Achieve flawless stencil printing with precision and repeatability, ensuring top-quality performance for the entire assembly process.
• ii-Tab Mobile Solution – The smart way to manage production! This innovative tablet-based tool enhances productivity and process tracking in real-time, tailored for high-mix environments.
• ii-RC Software Powered by Siemens Process Preparation – A game-changer in workflow optimization, this powerful software solution streamlines programming, setup, and process control, delivering seamless integration across SMT lines.
• Full Inovaxe and Storage Tower integration – including kitting and material management solutions, directly linked to customer ERP/MRP systems

Europlacer continues to lead the way in high-mix, high-performance SMT solutions, helping manufacturers boost efficiency, flexibility, and ultimately, profitability.

As an added bonus, visitors to Europlacer’s booth can participate in its exclusive daily prize draw for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card! To enter:

✅ Sign up via our landing page: Europlacer APEX 2025.
✅ Attend a live demonstration at Booth #2120.
✅ Win the Europlacer Golden Ticket!

Visit Europlacer at Booth #2120 from March 18-20, 2025. For more information about Europlacer and its participation in the 2025 APEX EXPO, visit www.europlacer.com 

NASHVILLE – Magnalytix, providing real-time reliability solutions for electronics manufacturing, will exhibit at the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place March 15-20, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Magnalytix will be on-site at Booth #2735 to provide information about the company’s comprehensive testing services, now including testing of the IPC-B- 52 test vehicle.

Magnalytix remains the industry’s largest provider of complete and comprehensive SIR testing services while proudly providing Objective Evidence through comprehensive third-party validation reports. Magnalytix also provides an array of consultation services including custom board design for custom SIR Test Boards and dummy components.

Magnalytix president Dr. Mike Bixenman will lead the two-part professional development course, “Designing for Reliability: Preventing Leakage Currents and ECM on the High-Reliability Assemblies Exposed to Harsh Environment Conditions,” scheduled to take place on Monday, March 17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PST and 1:30 to 4:30 PM PST.

Bixenman will also present the technical paper “Methods used to Qualify Soldering and Cleaning Materials and Processes” as one of four presentations during the “Quality and Reliability 2: Ionic Process Residues and PCB Assembly Humidity Robustness” session on Tuesday, March 18 at 10 AM.

To learn more about Magnalytix’s full slate of services, test boards, and real-time reliability solutions, visit www.magnalytix.com 

HAUPPAUGE, NY – Orbit International Corp. (OTC PINK:ORBT), an electronics manufacturer and software solution provider, today announced that its Electronics Group (“OEG”) received a follow-on contract award in excess of $1,925,000 from a large defense contractor. The order is for a product used on a military program for the U.S. Navy. Deliveries for this award will commence in the first quarter of 2026 and continue through the third quarter of 2026.

Mitchell Binder, President and CEO of Orbit International commented, “We are pleased to report this large follow-on contract award for our Orbit Instrument Division, which is in excess of $1,925,000. We are also pleased to note that our customer has expressed confidence that the program under which the contract was awarded will continue for many years to come. This award was expected during the third quarter of 2024, but was delayed at the U.S. Government level. The timing of receipt of military awards is always an uncertainty.”

Binder added, “In addition to the large order for our OEG legacy business, our Orbit Power Group (“OPG”) is coming off a firm booking year in 2024, principally due to record bookings for power supplies utilizing our VPX technology. We are confident in 2025 that we will continue to both receive follow-on business for our VPX power supplies and deliver new designs that will expand our reach in the marketplace for this technology.”

AUBURN HILLS, MI – The Murray Percival Company is excited to announce that their team will be attending APEX EXPO 2025 in Anaheim, CA from March 18-20, showcasing its extensive portfolio of innovative lines and solutions.

As a leading distributor of equipment, materials, and services for electronics assembly, Murray Percival Co. will be available to meet with customers, partners, and prospective clients to discuss the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies.

These include automated soldering, selective soldering, PCB cleaning, conformal coating, X-ray inspection, material management, and more.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Murray Percival Co.’s impressive lineup of industry-leading brands, including:

• KYZEN: Cleaning Products & Solutions
• Hanwha: Component Placement Systems
• Arcadia: Smart Storage Solutions
• Kurtz Ersa: Selective Soldering & SMT Rework
• MIRTEC: AOI & SPI Systems
• PBT Works: PCB Cleaning Equipment
• Schunk: Board Routing & Depaneling

Murray Percival’s knowledgeable team, including Matt Percival, Murray Percival III, and the company’s key technical experts, will be available at the show to provide personalized consultations and demonstrate how their solutions can help manufacturers improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

"We're excited to return to APEX this year, connecting with customers and streamlining processes to increase the bottom line is what it’s all about," said Murray Percival III, Sales Manager at Murray Percival Co. “We encourage attendees to reach out and share their goals for APEX this year. Whether it is to further their education on newer technologies or focus on a specific process improvement, we can help schedule meetings or demos to maximize their time out at the show”

Whether you’re interested in a new production solution or simply want to grab a coffee and chat about industry trends, the Murray Percival Co. team would love to meet you. Reach out to schedule a meeting or visit us during the show to see firsthand how we can help solve your toughest challenges.

For more information on the products and services Murray Percival Co. offers, visit www.murraypercival.com