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CLINTON, NY – Advanced materials innovator Indium Corporation is pleased to announce that the company has joined the European Center for Power Electronics (ECPE), the leading industrial and research network for power electronics in Europe. Through its involvement with the organization, Indium Corporation continues to position itself as a premier materials provider, as well as thought leader, in the European power electronics market.

Founded in 2003 and comprised of more than 200 members, ECPE leads education, innovation, research, and technology transfer initiatives in the power electronics industry throughout the European continent. By joining the organization, Indium Corporation ensures its continued ability to provide superior product development and engineering support to its European customers. It also enhances the company’s ability to influence materials research and development initiatives, based on emerging design trends, and shape the development of new standards vital to the success of the global power electronics industry.

“As a company built on materials science innovation, Indium Corporation is proud to join ECPE and its coalition of power electronics leaders,” said Ross Berntson, COO and President of Indium Corporation. “ECPE’s work to drive research and technology roadmaps aligns perfectly with our goals, especially given the rapid developments taking place within the e-Mobility space.”

ISLE OF WIGHT, UK – EVS International, the leader in solder recovery, today announced plans to exhibit at the Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show (DMEMS) 2022, scheduled to take place April 26-27, 2023 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, CA. WittcoSales, Inc. will showcase the EVS 500LF Solder Recovery System in Booths 413 and 415.

EVS continues to improve the performance of its solder recovery units, and the EVS 500LF is no exception. With improved performance plus a significant price reduction, everyone can enjoy the savings that EVS solder recovery systems can offer. The EVS500LF is designed to ensure that the maximum recovery is maintained throughout the life of the wave solder system. Users can quickly recover up to 80 percent of pure solder with a higher ROI from the waste dross.

The EVS 500LF has the same footprint as a printer and is aimed at multiple markets. The customer with one lead wave and one lead-free wave, the customer who uses Nitrogen or wants to reduce their Nitrogen usage, the customer with selective solder pots who only removes small amounts of dross every hour or the customer with multiple waves where one EVS 500LF is connected to each wave.

WittcoSales represents EVS in Southern California. For more information, visit www.wittcosales.com 

For more information about EVS International’s industry-leading systems, visit www.solderrecovery.com 

UNTERGSCHWANDT, GERMANY – Pricer aims to continuously improve customer satisfaction, which is in line with the company's vision of becoming retail's first choice in shelf edge automation and communication. Moving production closer to the company's customers is a strategic goal that strengthens the competitiveness in the market through reduced lead times and enhanced flexibility for customers, lower carbon footprint, and increased production capacity.

To maintain the highest product quality, Pricer has engaged with Zollner, a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider based in Germany. The new production line in Zollner's facility in Untergschwandt, in Rattenberg, Bavaria, is now up and running, ready for finetuning and ramp-up period. The first deliveries are planned to be shipped end of April.

"For us, it has been very motivating to work with Zollner to realize this strategically important project. Together we have managed to overcome the difficulties due to the macroeconomic situation, and we have worked in true partnership to reach our common goals - we are happy with our choice of this solid partner," said Jörgen Jost auf der Stroth, Vice President Operations at Pricer.

The fully automated assembly line for the production of electronic shelf labels will produce Pricer's SmartTAG Power labels and account for a substantial increase of Pricer's total production. Due to the scalability of the production capacity, the facility will be able to handle any growth during the coming years. The assembly line is delivered by Zollner's automation department in cooperation with an external factory automation specialist.

"Pricer and Zollner founded their strategic partnership with the goal of making efficient realization of the innovative digital price tag possible in Europe. The systematic coordination between product development and industrial engineering made a fully automated product solution possible, from the electronics all the way to the end product. This milestone cleared the way for production in the target region of Europe at a competitive cost, short lead times and the best possible supply chain flexibility. We are happy to be able to accompany our customer, Pricer, into the future as a global manufacturing partner," said Martin Eisenhart, Senior Vice President Business Division Electronics E3 at Zollner.

"We are thrilled to be opening this much-needed facility and make sure our customers get the highest quality products. We see a huge interest from leading retailers in shelf edge automation and communication solutions based on electronic shelf labels. Several of the strategically important growth markets we have identified are European, and it is extremely satisfying to be able to offer these customers increased flexibility in supply with very short lead times and lower carbon footprint," said Magnus Larsson, President and CEO at Pricer.

The final assembly capacity in Europe will complement Pricer's existing production facilities in Asia with a perfect balance between markets and production closer to customers. According to the plan, the facility will reach full production capacity by the end of the second quarter 2023.

NASHVILLE – KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Atlanta Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Atlanta Tech Park. The KYZEN team will discuss the KYZEN ANALYST real-time, automatic concentration analytics system designed for all chemistries, as well as their award-winning aqueous solution, AQUANOX A4626.

The KYZEN ANALYST is a powerful software platform that provides real-time analysis and monitoring of cleaning processes. It offers advanced analytics and reporting features that enable manufacturers to optimize their cleaning processes, reduce costs, and improve yields. With its intuitive user interface and powerful capabilities, the KYZEN ANALYST is an essential tool for any manufacturer looking to improve their cleaning processes.

The AQUANOX A4626 is a high- performance cleaning agent that is designed to remove the toughest soils from electronic assemblies. It is a water-based formula that is free from halogens, heavy metals, and other harmful substances, making it safe for workers and the environment. The AQUANOX A4626 is also highly effective, offering superior cleaning performance compared to traditional solvents and cleaning agents.

For over 30 years, KYZEN has been developing innovative chemistries that go hand in hand with your cleaning process. The KYZEN ANALYST and solutions such as AQUANOX A4626 combine to create a worry-free process that just makes sense.

For more information, visit www.kyzen.com 

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – With trusted technicians, organizations that employ high-end devices in their operations can be sure to access repairs for their devices on time whenever they break down. BEST Inc. is a leading electronics and solder training company providing clients with reliable electronic services, including PCB reworks, BGA repairs, and solder training. The electronics company offers its clients effective solutions for their electronic problems. They also provide technicians of other companies with affordable and impactful training courses and materials. additionally, they offer products such as pad repair kits, board repair kits, metal rework stencils, laser machine parts, learning how-to solder training kits, and BEST wires & terminals training kits.

In response to a query about their services, the spokesperson of BEST Inc. commented, “We have well-trained technicians on our team. You can trust them to provide the solutions you need for your BGAs and PCBs. With our top-level facility and cutting-edge tools, we have become the number one choice of many clients. Our primary concern is the satisfaction of our clients, and we provide them with responsive, trusted, and exceptional services. Additionally, contact us if you are looking for a place to train your technicians or provide them with the tools and materials they need to improve their skills.”

BEST Inc. also provides wide-ranging tools and materials for technicians from other companies. They have talented and competent IPC certified experts in their workforce who can handle simple to complex repair and rework projects. BEST Inc also provides clients with training videos that can be used to rework printed circuit boards effectively. Their training programs are affordable and focus on equipping student and experienced technicians with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to stay ahead and efficient. They provide technicians with materials such as IPC J-STD 001 Revision G Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, globally recognized material for soldering processes and materials. Those who want to get the J-STD 001 standard revision material can visit BEST Inc.’s website.

The spokesperson added, “The J-STD 001 standard material is a must-have for technicians specializing or interested in the electronics industry interested in the process and acceptance criteria for electrical and electronic assemblies. It is the industry-consensus document concerning the assembly of PCBs and electronic assemblies. We also have the IPC-A-610H material, another important document for inspectors, operators, and others interested in the acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies. This standard includes a general update to the document, introduces several new surface mount component types, and removes target conditions.”

BEST Inc. offers different training documents on its website. These include SRT 1800 component printing stencil and used IPC/WHMA-A620C standard (revision C). Technicians also interested in IPC-A-610 standard digital electronic assemblies can visit their website.

CORONA, CA – Mike Konrad, Founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies has been selected to present a Keynote address at the SMTA Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference to be held in Amsterdam May 23-25 at the Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport, Netherlands.

Mike will be presenting “The Remarkable Return of Post-Reflow Cleaning as a Mainstream Process to Improve Reliability”. Presentation topics include:

  • The Age of No-Clean Fluxes and the Effect on Circuit Assemblies.
  • Factors influencing the decision to clean circuit assemblies.
  • Modern Residue-Related Failure Mechanisms.
  • Beyond ECM - Additional reasons for cleaning post-reflow circuit assemblies beyond ECM mitigation.
  • Harsh Environments and Other Factors Influencing Reliability
  • Cleaning Best Practices.
  • New IPC Cleanliness Testing and Process Monitoring Requirements.
  • Reflow Profiles and the Effect on Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) Test.
  • New Cleanliness Quantification Standards (IPC J-STD001-H).

More information is available at https://smta.org/mpage/harsh 

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