INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is proud to announce that its Singapore facility has achieved Nadcap ® accreditation for conformal coating of electronics – printed board assemblies. The accreditation highlights SCS’ dedication to upholding the highest standards of quality and reliability in the aerospace and defense industries.

Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is a globally recognized program that establishes rigorous standards and conducts in-depth audits to ensure compliance and excellence in critical industry processes. Achieving Nadcap accreditation involves a meticulous evaluation of a company’s capabilities, quality management systems and adherence to industry best practices.

The SCS facility in Singapore underwent a comprehensive assessment by Nadcap auditors, who thoroughly evaluated the facility’s processes, equipment, training, and documentation related to the conformal coating of electronics – printed board assemblies. The successful accreditation highlights the site’s expertise, operational excellence and dedication to providing exceptional conformal coating services to its global customers.

“This Nadcap accreditation is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our Singapore team,” said SCS President and CEO Tim Bender. “It also reflects our company’s ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding our customers’ stringent quality requirements and strengthens the trust our aerospace and defense customers place in us to protect their most critical technologies.”

Specialty Coating Systems is known worldwide for its advanced conformal coating solutions, serving industries such as aerospace, medical devices, electronics, transportation and defense. With over 50 years of experience, SCS is dedicated to supporting its customers’ successes through innovative, high-quality solutions and a commitment to excellence.

For more information about SCS, please visit www.scscoatings.com 

REDDITCH, UK – Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has concluded another successful year at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2025, where the team strengthened relationships with existing customers and engaged with new industry contacts. The event provided an ideal platform to showcase some of the leading-edge solutions in electronics manufacturing and discuss key projects set to shape the industry in 2025 and beyond.

This year, Altus highlighted four key machine processes from its portfolio, featuring advanced solutions from leading suppliers, including, Koh Young’s 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), PVA’s Conformal Coating technology, Asscon’s Vapour Phase Soldering, and Essemtec’s All-in-One SMT Assembly system. Interest was particularly strong in conformal coating and modular SMT assembly, reinforcing a trend that has carried over from 2024.

Joe Booth, CEO of Altus Group said: “I'm always delighted after the Southern show as our stand becomes increasingly busy each year. My only disappointment is missing customers who wanted to connect with us because our team was already engaged in discussions.

“Ultimately, this event is great for catching up with numerous customers in one place and establishing a clear focus on priority projects where we can deliver the greatest value. Our close customers conveyed genuine excitement about the year ahead and emerging stability, further boosted by the promising outlook of declining interest rates, which should support increased investment in their facilities. I'm eager to see this interest translate into technical validations and successful implementations throughout the year."

Altus met with over 100 different UK manufacturing sites across the three-day event, discussing hundreds of live projects slated for 2025 and 2026. This high level of engagement demonstrates the ongoing opportunities within electronics manufacturing and positions the company for another strong year ahead.

A highlight of the show was Joe Booth’s presentation, Every Challenge is an Opportunity with the Right Vision, which explored how manufacturers can turn economic pressures into opportunities for innovation. The session reflected on key projects implemented by Altus in 2024 and provided insights into leveraging automation and advanced manufacturing solutions to navigate market challenges.

For more information about Altus Group and its portfolio of advanced manufacturing solutions, visit www.altusgroup.co.uk

NEW ALBANY, IN – Samtec, Inc., the service leader in the connector industry, has announced that it has signed TTI, Inc. as an authorized distributor of the full line of Samtec cable and connector products. TTI, Inc. is a leading specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical components, and discrete semiconductors. With this new agreement, TTI will provide Samtec PCB interconnects to electronics manufacturers worldwide, simplifying customers’ BOM purchases.

TTI, Inc. is a world-leading authorized distributor and specialist in electronic components, offering inventory from hundreds of the world's leading manufacturers. With more than 136 locations, over 8,000 employees, and more than 3 million square feet of warehouse worldwide, TTI’s extensive product line and supply chain solutions have made it the distributor of choice for industrial, military, aerospace and consumer electronics manufacturers.

“At Samtec, Sudden Service® drives everything we do, from developing flexible, high-performance interconnect solutions, to selecting our distribution partners” says Rick Skees, VP of Distribution, Samtec,. “TTI is known throughout the industry as a leader in customer support with a commitment to quality and inventory management. We are very pleased that they will be representing Samtec products in the global distribution channel.”

From standard products to unique high-performance designs, Samtec’s interconnect solutions are designed to support any interconnectivity need, regardless of application, performance requirements or environment. Serving digital, RF, and optical designs, Samtec’s products can be found in electronic products used in many applications, including datacom, AI/ML, military/aerospace, industrial, medical, test, computer/semiconductor, automotive, and consumer.

“We are very pleased to add Samtec to our supplier line card,” says Lew LaFornara, SVP Product and Supplier Marketing. “We look forward to bringing Samtec’s industry-leading connector, cable and fiber optic products to our global customers, many of whom look to TTI and our custom supply chain management programs to minimize supply chain risk, reduce their inventories, and streamline their purchasing processes.”

The full line of Samtec products will be available from TTI beginning Q1 2025.

SEOUL, KOREA – Koh Young Technology has established a subsidiary in Taiwan, it announced on the 10th. The strategy aims to strengthen partnerships and technological competitiveness with local clients, including TSMC, the world's largest foundry.

Koh Young Technology, the global leader in surface mount technology (SMT) inspection equipment for semiconductors, has developed three-dimensional inspection equipment that significantly improves speed and precision. Major products include solder paste inspection equipment (SPI), automated optical inspection equipment (AOI), semiconductor packaging inspection equipment, and transparent material inspection equipment, among others. The company supplies products to over 3,600 clients worldwide, including TSMC and Taiwan's ASE, the number one company in semiconductor packaging.

Taiwan is the center of the global foundry industry. The Taiwanese government established the Industrial Technology Research Institute in 1973 for industrial development. TSMC, the representative semiconductor corporation, was spun off from the Industrial Technology Research Institute, and various corporations are positioned throughout the entire semiconductor production process, from foundry to fabless and back-end processing.

According to Bloomberg News, 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors and chips are produced in Taiwan, and the American semiconductor company NVIDIA is also manufacturing AI chips in Taiwan.

George Hsu, head of Koh Young Technology's Taiwan subsidiary, said, "By leveraging Taiwan's geographical strengths as a core hub of the global semiconductor industry, we will promote technological innovation and focus on penetrating semiconductor clients. We have already started to attract interest from various semiconductor clients, receiving love calls from advanced process clients for chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS)," he noted. He added, "We will expand our market share and strengthen our global influence in the semiconductor market through customized strategies and technological capabilities tailored to each market."

Meanwhile, Hsu is a semiconductor expert with about 30 years of experience having passed through global semiconductor equipment companies such as Applied Materials Taiwan and Onto Innovation. He plans to focus on acquiring new clients and enhancing sales capabilities based on his experience in sales strategy.