AVON, MA – SelecTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flooring products, is excited to announce its participation in the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, where the company will unveil the enhanced version of its premium product, FreeStyle ESD PLUS in booth 2638. The 2024 IPC APEX EXPO is scheduled to take place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

FreeStyle ESD PLUS has been a flagship product for SelecTech, known for its exceptional quality and performance. The latest iteration of this interlocking ESD tile boasts significant improvements in durability, thanks to a new surface treatment. SelecTech has reinforced the FreeStyle ESD PLUS, making it an even more robust and reliable choice for industries requiring superior electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring solutions.

Designed for optimal functionality, FreeStyle ESD PLUS features a low-maintenance finish and is the ideal ESD flooring product for use over high-moisture, irregular, and challenging subfloors. The 18.5" x 18.5" interlocking tiles are conductive and dissipative, ensuring effective ESD protection in diverse industrial settings.

What sets FreeStyle ESD PLUS apart is its patented Glueless "zipper" interlocking system, allowing seamless installation over existing flooring with minimal subfloor preparation. This innovative design eliminates the need for messy and toxic adhesives, significantly reducing downtime during installation and enabling production lines to remain operational.

"We are excited to present the enhanced FreeStyle ESD PLUS at the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO. We've taken our premium ESD flooring product to the next level with improved durability and functionality. This innovation aligns with our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers," said Tom Ricciardelli, President at SelecTech.

In addition to its superior performance, FreeStyle ESD PLUS is environmentally friendly. Made with a minimum of 20 percent recycled materials, the flooring is 100 percent recyclable. The product has lifetime guaranteed electrical properties, meets CA 1350 Indoor Air Quality standards, and is MAS Certified Green. Both FreeStyle ESD PLUS and SelecTile ESD, along with the Gluedown GroundFloor ESD tiles, adhere to all ANSI 20.20 standards.

SelecTech invites attendees of the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO to visit booth 2638 to experience the enhanced FreeStyle ESD PLUS and explore how SelecTech's flooring solutions can meet their unique requirements.

SelecTech flooring is available in a variety of colors for commercial use. For information before ordering samples, please call 508-583-3200 or visit www.selectech.com 

ANN ARBOR, MI – Aven, a full-service technology provider, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled from April 9-11, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Visitors to Booth #538 will have the opportunity to explore Aven's innovative inspection solutions, including the Mighty Vue Inspector, Wide View UV Magnifier, and Accu- Cut Cutters.

Mighty Vue Inspector: Redefining Inspection

This all-in-one magnifying lamp and camera inspection system seamlessly integrates multiple functionalities into a self-contained unit. Users can directly view images on an HDMI monitor, capture and store images on the included microSD Card, and connect to a PC for viewing or relocating saved images. With adjustable color temperature (3500K-6500K) and brightness control, the Mighty Vue Inspector provides unmatched clarity and versatility. Its ESD-safe design ensures safe and reliable operation in sensitive environments, making it an invaluable asset for precision inspection tasks.

Wide View UV Magnifier: Precision Illumination

Aven's Wide View UV Magnifier features an expansive 3.6 x 1.7-inch rectangular glass, offering a wide viewing area for enhanced precision. The 5-diopter lens provides up to 2.25x magnification, and an additional 1-inch diameter spot lens increases magnification to 4x. Operating at 365μm, the UV LEDs offer exceptional brightness to illuminate objects that fluoresce, revealing details beyond the capabilities of standard lights. This magnifier finds applications in industrial inspection, forensics, and dermatology, with its ESD-safe design ensuring precision without compromising sensitive components.

Accu-Cut Cutters: Precision in Every Cut

Aven's Accu-Cut Cutters set a new standard for durability and performance. Made from high-quality materials, these diagonal pliers or wire cutters deliver clean and precise cuts in tight spaces. Ideal for electricians, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals across various industries, Accu-Cut Cutters are engineered to cut soft copper wire, cable, and other materials with precision.

The standout feature of Accu-Cut Cutters lies in their reliability. Aven has developed a custom-made cutter machine programmed to stop when the blades become too dull, ensuring continued performance even after tens of thousands of cuts. This demonstration underscores the superior performance and longevity of Accu-Cut Cutters.

Visit Aven at Booth #538 at the IPC APEX EXPO to experience these cutting-edge inspection solutions firsthand.

Aven, Inc. manufactures and distributes a range of high-performance, optical instruments and precision tools for microscopy, inspection and assembly. For more information, call (734) 973-0099 or email sales@aventools.com 

To learn more, visit www.aventools.com 

CHATSWORTH, CA – NEOTech, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), design engineering, and supply chain solutions in the high-tech industrial, medical device, and aerospace/defense markets, is thrilled to announce the implementation of improved technology to further enhance barcode tracking in the production of high-tech medical devices. This new system ensures precise tracking of every component from inventory to final assembly, providing unparalleled transparency and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

The newly implemented system meticulously tracks every surface mount technology (SMT) component reel by part number, date code, and lot number. As components are assembled for medical device manufacturing, each printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) receives a unique serial number, and every component part number and lot number are meticulously tied and tracked to that serial number.

In response to the stringent requirements of medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), NEOTech has taken on the responsibility of improving barcode product tracking at multiple checkpoints within the manufacturing process. This proactive approach enables rapid identification and resolution of any issues related to defective components, aligning with the high reliability and quality standards demanded by medical device OEMs.

Marco Antonio Lopez, General Manager of NEOTech’s Agave manufacturing site in Juarez, Mexico, emphasized the company’s dedication to customer satisfaction, stating: “Our medical device customers’ peace of mind regarding accurate product tracking is of utmost importance to us. At NEOTech, we value our customers’ products as much as they do. While we already had a robust tracking technology in place, we are committed to enhancing the customer experience and confidence by expanding this technology on the production floor.”

NEOTech continues to prioritize innovation and customer-centric solutions, ensuring that its services consistently meet the evolving needs of the medical device industry. The company’s goal is to successfully convert customers’ product technology into engineered products, providing the most capable supply base, manufacturing products with care and delivering them on time. The company is large enough to offer refined Tier 1 tools, processes, and capabilities, yet small enough to provide individualized care and service. NEOTech provides tailored project- by-project services that focus on each customer’s individual, unique needs. The result is a true collaboration in which the customer’s needs are met – or exceeded – in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

With more than 40 years of heritage in electronics manufacturing, NEOTech specializes in high- reliability programs in the Aerospace & Defense industry, Medical products, and High-Tech Industrial markets. NEOTech is well recognized as a premier EMS provider with in-depth experience manufacturing high-tech products and managing stringent US government requirements. For more information about NEOTech and its comprehensive range of manufacturing services, please visit www.NEOTech.com 

NORTHBROOK, IL -- North American electronics manufacturing services shipments in December rose 1.3% over last year and 6.2% sequentially, a new survey reports.