WILMINGTON, NC — South-Tek Systems is pleased to announce that SMTVYS Technology is now the exclusive distributor for its nitrogen generators in Mexico. The leading professional group offers solutions ranging from industrial equipment, spare parts, technical support, consulting, world- known brands of industrial equipment, automation, peripheral devices, electrostatic and discharge (ESD) solutions.

SMTVYS was born out of the need for support and value for the manufacturing industry back in 2014 and the company has a large footprint in Mexico.

South-Tek’s generators offer purities of 95 percent up to 99.999 percent. All units are custom designed and can be packaged with a dedicated air compressor, dryer and/or booster if needed for a complete turnkey solution. For larger flow rates or redundancy, duplexing options are available.

As one of the largest manufacturers of nitrogen generators, South-Tek is capable of producing custom engineered solutions for all nitrogen applications and specifications. Its nitrogen generation technology safely separates the readily available nitrogen from the air we breathe using Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS). South-Tek generators create the highest quality nitrogen (filtered beyond the air we breathe), ready for immediate use by any application.

For more information about SMTVYS, contact Victor Madero at vhmadero@smtvys.com or visit www.smtvys.com.

For more information, please visit www.southteksystems.com.

BANGKOK — Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report highlights Fabrinet’s history of corporate responsibility and contributions to the well-being of its employees, their families, and local communities by operating in an ethical, environmentally responsible, and socially inclusive manner.

Seamus Grady, Chief Executive Officer of Fabrinet, said “Fabrinet’s commitment to ESG responsibility and accountability is fundamental to how we create value for our customers, employees and stockholders. We’re proud to share how we incorporate ESG policies and procedures into the way we operate and conduct business in order to closely align our interests with our stakeholders and the broader community.”

The report highlights Fabrinet’s ESG focus areas:

• Community Engagement, including our long-standing support for causes such as the Maharaj Orphanage, Green Roof Project, Prostheses Foundation and community cultural events, while rising to meet emerging challenges in our communities brought on by Covid-19 and natural disasters through financial, in-kind and volunteer contributions.
• Employee Engagement that incorporates multiple channels for employee dialog in order to build a differentiated team culture, where employees want to stay and develop their skills over the long-term, and includes market competitive compensation and benefits within a framework that holistically addresses employees’ needs and creates bonds that foster productive working relationships.
• Supply Chain standards that hold suppliers to the same ESG standards we hold for ourselves as a member of the Responsible Business Alliance, covering responsible sourcing, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and ethical conduct, among other areas.
• International Certifications that demonstrate to customers that we operate according to the highest ESG standards by maintaining robust management systems that are certified according to international standards that include ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, and TLS-8001 for labor rights.
• Environmental Conservation efforts to meet our annual and long-term environmental goals around energy, emissions, water, and waste.
• Sustainability is embedded into our culture, which we reinforce with training, workshops, competitions, and other events throughout the year.

The full report can be accessed on Fabrinet’s website at www.fabrinet.com/about/esg-initiatives.

AUSTIN, TX — TechSearch International’s latest report: 2022 Flip Chip and WLP: Trends and Market Forecasts examines the impact of slowing consumer demand on the flip chip and WLP market growth. The report includes an examination of both fan-in WLP and fan-out WLP markets. The report also examines bump pitch trends and the role of hybrid bonding.

Chiplet architectures are increasingly being adopted to achieve the economic advantages lost with the high cost of silicon scaling on advanced nodes. With chiplet designs, more silicon is needed to support the disaggregation of the monolithic die into smaller intellectual property (IP) building blocks. Many devices have made the conversion from solder bumps to Cu pillar. FO-WLP processes in production using the Deca M-SeriesTM and TSMC’s InFO use a Cu pillar on the native wafer. Reduced demand for smartphones and PCs this year is changing demand for flip chip packages, but growth will continue. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for all types of flip chip devices in units from 2021 to 2026 is 4.5 percent. This includes both solder bump and Cu pillar. Industry-wide capacity utilization was extremely high last year, but has decreased more than 10 percent this year. With continued capacity expansion, utilization will not reach levels seen in 2021 over the next several years.

Despite lower demand for consumer products such as smartphones, Fan-in WLP shipments will increase this year because of continued growth in image sensor demand, particularly for surveillance cameras in China. The WLP count continues to climb for most products. In a few cases, WLP counts have declined in products due to higher levels of integration. The projected CAGR from 2021 to 2026 in units is 7.83 percent. Devices using FO-WLP include application processors, RF, PMICs, audio CODEC, envelope trackers, automotive radar, and some image sensors. Single die are common and multi-die configurations are increasing. A 6.3 percent CAGR in units is projected for 2021 to 2026. Several companies are researching, developing, or installing panel-based production lines. A variety of approaches for large-area production have been developed. No consistent method or panel size has emerged, but several companies have adopted panel sizes of 600 mm x 600 mm. While applications for panels include some portion of the reconstituted wafer market, new applications such as power devices are emerging.

The latest analysis is a 106-page report with full references and an accompanying set of ~140 PowerPoint slides. TechSearch International, Inc., founded in 1987, is a market research leader specializing in technology trends in microelectronics packaging and assembly. Multi- and single-client services encompass technology licensing, strategic planning, and market and technology analysis. TechSearch International professionals have an extensive network of more than 22,000 contacts in North America, Asia, and Europe. For more information, contact TechSearch at tel: 512-372-8887 or see www.techsearchinc.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

WINDSOR, COLO. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 15, 2022-- Today, Snaptron announced the release of its first surface-mount metal dome, the S-Series, also known as a surface-mount device (SMD) dome. Snaptron’s S-Series domes are standard four-leg metal dome switches with two solderable tabs. The tabs allow the dome to be soldered directly to a printed circuit board or flex circuit without impacting performance. Like traditional tactile domes, the solder dome is a normally open momentary contact that provides crisp tactile feedback, letting the user know a button was pressed.

Traditional methods of adhering metal domes to the circuit board require adhesive tape or placement into spacer pockets. This process is typically done semi-automatically or manually and requires an assembler. A significant benefit of a solder dome is the ease of assembly and the ability to use existing surface mount technology (SMT) equipment to place these domes. This solution takes the time and cost of manual labor out of the equation.

The solder dome has a higher life cycle rating than most tact switches. For example, tact switches are typically rated to 500,000 cycles, while the solder dome is rated to 1,000,000 cycles–ideal for applications with long life requirements. The solder dome also has a much lower profile and better travel and tactile feel—giving it a distinct advantage over solderable tact switches. As a result, SMD domes are a viable alternative to tact switches.

The solder dome allows customers to easily integrate dome placement in their existing SMT systems or normal automation processes. The solder dome is loaded into tape and reel and attaches to the circuit board using the reflow soldering method, just like standard SMD components. As a result, the solder dome can reduce labor costs, accelerate production, and eliminate steps to final assembly. Because of this, the solder dome is often a go-to solution for high-volume projects.

“A dome that can be soldered directly to the circuit board has been a highly sought-after solution by our customers,” said Ashley Steinbach, Director of Strategic Development at Snaptron. “We’re excited to bring this product to the market and offer our customers a switch that can be soldered in the assembly line, like any other component.” Steinbach continues, “Once the S-Series is fully released, we expect to double our volumes and see this product significantly impacting the tactile switch market.”

Snaptron’s solder dome is now available for purchase in 6.3mm size. Snaptron will release numerous other sizes of the solder dome in the coming months. Contact Snaptron to learn about custom options. Visit Snaptron’s website to learn more about the S-Series: https://www.snaptron.com/

About Snaptron

Snaptron is the leading global manufacturer and distributor of tactile metal dome switches and related placement and test equipment. Founded in 1990, Snaptron is a manufacturer based in Windsor, Colorado, that’s committed to providing the highest quality metal domes or dome arrays–100% made in the USA. With more than 100 years of combined experience, our team of experts can customize any dome switch to your requirements.