Europlacer, the global leader in flexible SMT assembly solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of WIN-TEK as its official distributor in Italy. This partnership enables Italian manufacturers to directly access Europlacer’s iineo range of pick-and-place machines, designed for High-Mix environments where flexibility and high component capacity are essential.

Founded in 2010 and based in Monza, just outside Milan, WIN-TEK specializes in the sale of SMT electronic assembly solutions. WIN-TEK is a distributor for several major brands, such as HANWA, the Korean manufacturer of SMT placement machines, which are well-suited for high-volume production, as well as ESE’s screen printers from Korea.

In 2024, WIN-TEK approached Europlacer, interested in marketing Europlacer’s highly flexible iineo machines in Italy—equipment they did not have in their portfolio, but which is increasingly in demand in Italy. Meanwhile, Europlacer with its office in Trieste, located on the Italian Slovenian border, for several years, managed sales and service activities of its placement and screen printing equipment in both countries. Clearly, Europlacer needed to strengthen its commercial presence in Italy, particularly in Lombardy, the heart of the Italian manufacturing industry.

“WIN-TEK has proven its ability to market SMT production equipment solutions in Italy, making it an obvious partner for Europlacer, which is looking to expand its sales in Italy,” says Alain-Michel Ceretti, Sales Director Europe at Europlacer. “Their technical expertise and deep knowledge of the Italian market will allow us to achieve a stronger commercial presence, while Europlacer, from its Trieste subsidiary, will continue to provide direct service and support to ensure the highest standards of quality. We want WIN-TEK to focus on marketing the flexible iineo machine range. We do not consider HANWA machines to be in competition with ours. It’s important to note that the ATOM series machines will continue to be marketed by Europlacer Italy.”

“We are proud to add Europlacer to our portfolio of solutions,” says Maurizio Leimer, CEO of WIN-TEK. “The iineo platform and flexible placement technology perfectly match the needs of some of our customers. With Europlacer, we look forward to providing flexible SMT placement solutions and long-lasting support to meet the needs of the Italian electronics industries focused on High Mix.”

This collaboration strengthens Europlacer’s presence in Italy, particularly with manufacturers assembling complex electronic boards in often limited quantities, such as those in the aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries.

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

Shenzhen, China -- Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (Nasdaq: LHSW) (the “Company” or “Lianhe Sowell”) today announced that it has signed a series of supply agreements with Shenzhen Hechuan Intelligent Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Hechuan Intelligent”). Hechuan Intelligence has become an agent of Lianhe sowell, providing a series of AI-driven 3D automatic optical inspection（“AOI“）solutions to Midea Group (“Midea”）— including in-line 3D AOI systems, fully automated 3D optical inspection units, and double-sided DIP coating AOI equipment— totaling approximately sales of USD 4,300,000. As of today, USD 970,000 worth of equipment has already been delivered. These cutting-edge systems will be deployed across Midea’s surface-mount technology (SMT) manufacturing facilities based in various regions throughout the country. Midea Group is one of China’s largest home appliance manufacturers and a leading global provider of consumer appliances and HVAC systems.

These AOI systems mainly leverage artificial intelligence (AI), optical imaging combined with image processing and machine-learning algorithms to detect surface defects and measure dimensions with high precision, helping Midea ensure that its components and finished products meet stringent quality standards while enhancing automation and quality control across its white goods manufacturing operations.

Supplying equipment for Midea’s production lines through its key distributor demonstrates Lianhe Sowell’s continued success in expanding its industrial vision business and showcases the Company’s strong capabilities in executing large-scale, high-profile customer orders.

“Being able to supply our core industrial vision products, now enhanced by AI-powered inspection technology, to the production lines of a leading Chinese home appliance manufacturer represents a significant vote of confidence in our industrial intelligence vision inspection technology and marks an important step in broadening our industrial vision market presence,” said Yue Zhu, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. “We remain committed to innovation and to partnering with industry leaders to deliver efficient, sustainable and intelligent solutions for global manufacturing clients.”

About Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd

Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd (Nasdaq: LHSW) provides industrial vision and industrial robotics solutions. With expertise in the field of machine vision and intelligent equipment, the Company specializes in smart transportation, industrial automation, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Committed to offering comprehensive intelligent solutions to customers worldwide, the Company continuously advances the intelligent transformation of various industries through technological innovation. For more information, please visit: http://www.sowellrobot.com/

TURKU, Finland -- Teleste, a leading provider of broadband network solutions, announces significant advancements in its supply chain to support its expansion in North America. These improvements are designed to deliver both global scale and local responsiveness.

Strategic EMS Partnerships

At Teleste's headquarters in Finland, the existing smart factory integrates R&D, global sourcing, and modern manufacturing under one roof serving global customers.

For increased agility and scale, Teleste has established multiple strategic Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partnerships to support its growth. By combining the smart factory concept with these EMS partnerships, Teleste achieves economies of scale while maintaining a strong local presence.

Teleste now announces that the chosen EMS partner, GPV Americas, has started to ramp up high-volume ICON product family (DOCSIS 4.0 1.8 GHz Intelligent Amplifiers) manufacturing in Mexico, to serve North American key customers. This enables very high production capacity with short lead times and agile customer service.

To further boost responsiveness, Teleste has also introduced assembly capabilities at its New Jersey distribution center in the USA. This enables the delivery of products from global sites, while performing customer-specific configurations locally, reducing lead times and enhancing service agility.

Commitment to Operational Excellence

Teleste's supply chain relies on standardized assembly cells built on standardized manufacturing systems to eliminate waste and inefficiencies. Easily duplicated at EMS sites, this approach ensures consistent quality, performance, and traceability, making EMS partners a seamless extension of Teleste's operations close to customers.

Esa Korolainen, SVP Operations, Logistics and Sourcing at Teleste, commented, "Over the years, Teleste has delivered hundreds of thousands of high-quality network products, each produced through our industry-leading supply chain model. By combining global scale with local responsiveness, we are ready to support our customers in North America with unmatched speed, flexibility, and service excellence."

Carlsbad, CA, USA – 23 September 2025 – Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, announces full compatibility of its industry-leading ASYMTEK conformal coating systems with actnano’s next-generation, PFAS-free materials. This integration offers electronics manufacturers a proven path to more sustainable, energy-efficient production without sacrificing performance or throughput, allowing electronics manufacturers to meet sustainability goals while preserving operational excellence.

actnano’s award-winning Advanced nanoGUARD™ (ANG) coatings eliminate the need for energy-intensive curing ovens while maintaining protection for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). These innovative materials are now fully supported across Nordson’s ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-940 and SL-1040 conformal coating platforms. Learn more about actnano-compatible solutions here.

“We’re excited to support manufacturers making the shift to greener materials,” explained Almar Thewissen, Market Development Manager, Nordson Electronics Solutions. “With our equipment and actnano’s technology, customers can maintain a high-quality production line and a safe workplace while also reducing energy consumption.”

Nordson’s conformal coating equipment ensures optimal material handling and process stability when using actnano coatings. This combination enables smarter, greener electronics production with proven equipment upgrades that are ideal for high-throughput environments. The equipment features are designed to ease the transition from traditional conformal coating materials while optimizing actnano coating performance. Key equipment features include:

• Agitating reservoirs to prevent particle settling in the fluid, with choices in reservoir size and pneumatic or electric agitation.
• Circulating fluid systems to maintain material consistency and avoid build-up during idle time.
• Circulating applicators -- the ASYMTEK SC-350 Select Spray and SC-400 Precise Coat® Jet – to ensure a stable coating process.
• Extraction filters to manage atomized particle accumulation in spray applications and maintain optimal airflow.
• Dual ultrasonic cleaning station cleans two applicators simultaneously for increased uptime.

“With Nordson’s Select Coat® platforms and our ANG coatings, electronics manufacturers can reduce their environmental impact and improve production efficiency,” said Dr. Cassandra Zentner, Vice President of Technology and Sustainability of actnano. “This partnership is a win for both sustainability and innovation for our customers.”