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HOUSTON, TX — MacroFab, the cloud manufacturing platform for building electronics from prototype to high-scale production, with a network of more than 100 factories across North America, announced today $42 million in new growth capital.
The funding was led by Foundry and joined by BMW i Ventures, as well as existing investors Edison Partners and ATX Venture Partners. With this round of financing MacroFab has raised a total of $82 million, enabling the company's accelerated growth amid the ongoing transformation of global supply chains.
MacroFab's shipments were up 275% year-over-year, as more companies moved their electronics production to North America. The company has doubled its workforce and opened a new facility in Mexico to help customers manage inventory and reduce the impact of tariffs. As reshoring momentum increases, MacroFab is well positioned at the forefront of enabling companies to overhaul their global supply chains and modernize their electronics manufacturing.
The platform MacroFab helps manage electronics manufacturing and provides customers with visibility into their production. Access to real-time supply chain and inventory data puts its customers in control and is key to MacroFab's achieving the best customer satisfaction rates in the industry, with Net Promoter Scores (NPS) remaining above 50 even during historic supply chain disruptions.
JENA, GERMANY — At the beginning of the new year 2023 GÖPEL electronic GmbH opened a subsidiary in Malaysia. This means another decisive step towards establishing Embedded JTAG Solutions on the dynamic Asian market.
Lester Tseng was appointed as Sales and Support Manager. He has an excellent knowledge of the local market. The new office is located in the strategic city of Penang, providing short distances to potential prospects and customers.
"As a globally operating company, it is part of our self-image to also focus more on the opportunities of the Southeast Asian market," explains Thomas Wenzel, co-founder and Managing Director of the Boundary Scan Division at GOEPEL electronic. "With the new office in Malaysia, we will be able to better support our large local customer base as well as further develop the entire Southeast Asian region in the long term," he adds.
Lester Tseng adds, "I am excited to open our regional office here in Penang. This will allow us to better support our existing customer base and provide our best-in-class solutions to the ever-expanding entire Southeast Asian region."
GÖPEL electronic develops and manufactures innovative electrical and optical measuring and testing technology as well as test and inspection systems for electronic components, assembled printed circuit boards as well as industrial electronics and automotive electronic systems. GOEPEL electronic is divided into four business units:
- Automotive Test Solutions
- Embedded JTAG Solutions
- Inspection Solutions AOI-AXI-SPI-IVS
- Industrial Function Test
and is active worldwide with its own subsidiaries and distributors. The company generated sales of approximately 40 million euros in 2022 with about 230 employees.
Further information: www.goepel.com
ANN ARBOR, MI — Aven, a full-service technology provider, announced the appointment of ARK Manufacturing Solutions, LLC as its manufacturers’ representative. Dave Murrin, president and principal owner of ARK Manufacturing Solutions, will represent Aven’s line of optical inspection equipment components in Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada.
Formerly Phoenix Marketing Representatives, ARK Manufacturing Solutions has been in business for more than 20 years, having represented some exceptional manufacturers in the electronics industry and served the finest customer base in the market.
As a result of years of comprehensive research and development, Aven has expanded its expertise in the realm of design and customized configuration of advanced video inspection systems. The company’s solution-based experts possess the ability to recommend and create complete optical systems according to customers’ needs and budgets.
One of Aven’s newest products offered by ARK is the Mighty Vue Inspector. The magnifying lamp and camera inspection system are com in one self-contained unit – allowing you to view the image directly on an HDMI monitor, capture and store images on the included microSD Card, and even connect to your PC for viewing or relocating saved images, and additional software features.
The Mighty Vue Inspector connects to HD monitors via HDMI cable or to a PC via USB. It is ideal for sharing images on a screen and finding defects in quality control. Additionally, the ESD safe magnifying lamp dissipates electrostatic discharge.
Aven also provides a variety of ancillary services such as product assembly, custom parts and tooling, and distribution, all of which are coordinated from its Michigan headquarters. For more information, call (734) 973-0099 or email sales@aventools.com
For more information about ARK Manufacturing Solutions’ products and services, contact Dave Murrin at (602) 684-4636.
CONKLIN, NY — Universal Instruments will feature its Precision Automation solutions on Booth 1749 at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO, held at the San Diego Convention Center on January 24–26. On the booth, Universal will showcase its Uflex® modular automation platform and IQ360™ Factory Software Suite. Uflex is the ultimate flexible multi-process assembly cell, eliminating the need for hard-tooled systems. Universal’s IQ360 software suite integrates all facets of factory operations for optimal productivity.
Uflex accommodates an array of process modules, as well as a wide variety of feeding options to perform virtually any automation task. It supports up to four independent process modules on a single gantry, including vacuum or pneumatic placement, screw driving, UV curing, or dispensing. This unique architecture offers investment protection versus single-task custom cells and can lower the cost per insertion by more than 95% versus manual assembly processes while improving quality and yield.
The IQ360 Software Suite is a full complement of smart factory modules designed to control, monitor and improve production efficiency. Comprised of Design & NPI, Material Management, Production Control, and Monitoring & Analytics modules, IQ360 offers individual capability bundles that meet specific factory requirements, providing a true “connected factory” production environment.
“Automating can be challenging for even a single product, but our customers need automation solutions that can adapt from one complex product to another,” noted Universal Instruments Vice President of Marketing, Glenn Farris. “Many of these products enlist a multitude of processes, such as high-accuracy alignment, flex handling, cutting and forming, inspection, and bonding. These precision automation applications are where we deliver the most value by leveraging our automation experience and breadth of technologies.” Farris added, “These applications are proliferating across markets including server/network infrastructure, IoT, high-reliability industrial, medical, mil-aero, mobility and automotive.”
To learn more about Universal’s solutions for any electronics manufacturing challenge, contact Universal Instruments at +1-800-432-2607 or +1-607-779-7522 or visit www.uic.com.
REDDITCH, UK — As the first exhibition of 2023, Altus Group is looking forward to welcoming visitors to its stand at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2023, from 7 – 9th February 2023. The team will be available to discuss their range of innovative equipment and solutions to optimise electronic manufacturing processes and improve production through turnkey solutions.
Showcasing the latest technology, Altus will demonstrate a range of equipment including 3D AOI inspection solutions and robotic soldering platforms. Altus is also pleased to announce they will welcome a representative from Essemtec to the stand who will demonstrate the latest smart sized modular pick-and-place machine, the ‘Fox MFC’. Their high-tech SMT assembly solutions can be easily configured to a wide variety of application needs and is dedicated to high-mix production to meet customers’ flexible requirements.
Joe Booth, CEO at Altus said: “We are supporting many of our equipment manufacturers at the show including Koh Young, YJ Link, and Promation USA. As principle distributors in the UK and Ireland for these companies, the exhibition is the perfect opportunity for Altus to not only meet with our suppliers but also the customers who will be using this equipment.
“We have an impressive range of products across SMT, conventional production, post production processes, and full component management to help customers implement full turnkey lines. The Altus team are looking forward to demonstrating the best-in-class equipment and discussing how we can assist in end-to-end processes.”
To view the most innovative technology for electronics production, and speak to our knowledgeable team, visit Altus on stand J130.
AUBURN HILLS, MI — The Murray Percival Company, the award-winning leading supplier to the Midwest's electronics industry, is pleased to announce their sales force will be in attendance at the IPC APEX EXPO 2023 and representing SCHUNK at the show. SCHUNK is widely regarded as the leading provider of depaneling solutions, clamping technology, and gripping systems.
SCHUNK depaneling machines, both inline and batch, are well known and highly thought of in the industry. With the World’s most precise stand-alone depaneling machines, SCHUNK systems meet the most demanding requirements in today’s PCB industry. SCHUNK is the world’s only manufacturer to offer depaneling machines and flexible workpiece holder solutions from one source.
“As a courtesy, our sales team likes to arrange appointments for customers at key exhibits on the show floor,” said MARCOM Manager Mark Percival Jr. “One of the sales people from our experienced team will ensure that you speak to the right people and see the newest technologies to get the most out of your show experience, so please feel free to reach out to us to set up an appointment at APEX this year.”
Recently The Murray Percival Company was awarded Distributor of the Year by the Global Technology Awards for the second year in a row by Global SMT & Packaging at SMTA International in Minnesota, MN. At the IPC APEX Expo, The Murray Percival Company will represent about 30 of the most prestigious companies in the electronics industry, including MIRTEC, SCHUNK, MacDermid Alpha, Kurtz Ersa, KYZEN, ITW EAE, Hanwha, Cluso, JBC, IDENTCO, Apollo Seiko, EVS International and many more!
