Global SMT Podcast

Ivan Romo discusses their latest partnership with SonoTek and the growing distribution network of warehouses throughout Mexico.

Tracey Latham talks to Keith about the importance of quality and reliability at Latham Industries, an Arizona-based, woman-owned Contract Manufacturer.

NEOTech celebrates it's 50th Anniversary. The high-rel contractor offers the scale of a tier one, with the customer service of a tier 3 manufacturer. 00:00 - Intro / NEOTech mission 01:04 - Partnership 01:52 - Design for manufacturing and design for test 02:39 - Manufacturing in three countries 04:25 - Strong relationships If you enjoyed watching this video, please Like and Subscribe to our ch...

Takatoshi Nishimura discusses SN100 CV available in bar or cored wire for use in wave soldering, selective soldering as well as robotic and hand soldering applications.

Tagarno launches the new T50 Digital Microscope. This is the industry's first 4K 60fps full sensor camera using the new SONY Block camera.

The YRP10 stencil printer is 20 percent faster than its predecessor and contains a host of automation upgrades. Kamil Stasiak also describes how the YSUP line control software works and the benefits it brings to line optimisation.

Dr Mike Bixenman describes the cleanliness testing services offered by Magnalytix using a range of test coupons that closely mimic the component mix, density and board finishes the customer is using in their process.

IBL introduce a new inline vapour phase machine for high-volume, high reliability applications. The system uses Galden gas and the bath is raised and lowered to meet the PCB unlike other competitors, who do the opposite. IBL claim this offers a more stable and accurate vapor blanket.

ITWEAE release an Exit Wing Laminar flow system last year. Through discussions and field trials they have further enhanced this with automatic control to vary the wave height for optimal results. Another upgrade to the Electrovert Wave Soldering system has been their energy management by adding an isothermal convection preheat. A patented system that has been taken from ITWEAE's reflow solderi...

Anda Technologies launched the iCoat 5L, a large format conformal coating system that accommodate up to 600mm in width and any length of board. It has 5 axis of movement and can be fitted with an array of different valve configurations. Anda also supply two different forms of plasma technology and a range of different curing options.

MIRTEC showed the 5 camera ART 3D AOI system for inspection small, shiny devices. The system merges the raw data from all five cameras to provide more accurate inspection without losing any data. MIRTEC also showed the TAL Component inspection unit that uses a laser-based head to measure components up to 70mm in height. The unite works in tandem with MIRTEC's MV6 OMNI which maintains line spee...

Europlacer shows it's latest iiP7 stencil printer and the iiN2 pick and place machine. The printer is fitted with a unique lookup/look down camera below the stencil and above the stencil. The printer scan the PCB fiducials after it enter the work area. The stencil then pulls out to allow the top camera to calibrate the PCB in the print position. The printer has a maximum cycle time of 5 second...

Apollo Seiko introduced a new inductance-based soldering system. It is built on a 3-axis robot, using a pendant tablet to program the system. The company also manufactures a wide range of laser soldering systems. The latest Stargate system is fitted with a pyrometer that ensures the core temperature on the circuit board stays within spec.

The NXTR was originally introduced two years ago. FUJI have made a number of refinements to improve changeover times. FUJI have also introduced an automated printer system at the start of the line. Another new launch at APEX is the AIMEXR platform that uses a smaller number of heads to handle a larger range of components for processing large boards and tall devices.

The latest version of the Essegi 3600 FA storage tower has been reconfigured to increase the automation for loading and unloading. The access door has been moved from the rear of the machine to the front side for easier access by AVGs.

StenTech introduced a new nano coating for stencils called StenTech Blueprint. The coating is only 2 nanometeres thick and is applied through an ion deposition sputtering technique to provide superior protection to the stencil.

DuPont showcased a range of flexible and durable materials used in PCB manufacturing.

Transition Automation have upgraded the design of the magnetic squeegee blade system introduced last year. The magnetic force has been softened across the length of the blade and the end stops made simpler and easier to attach and remove for cleaning.

The ViTtrox V810 provides 100 percent board inspection at line speed. Richard describes how they are using AI to improve programming time, defect classification and identification. this is contributing to an overall saving of up to 30 percent.

Kurtz Ersa debut the first of their HotFlow 3 reflow ovens, manufactured at their new factory in Juarez, Mexico. The HotFlow is a high-volume, dual-lane reflow system with optional flux management systems and energy control features.

BTU makes the North American debut of the Aurora reflow oven. The highly-configurable Aurora can customize oven zones to be heat up or cool-down zones. It comes packed with other features such as in-built Aqua-Scrub Flux Management, energy management systems etc. BTU also started manufacturing some of their Pyramax ovens in Mexico for both the North American and European markets.

Anthony Ambrose, Data I/O, discusses the current state of EV market and the future prospects for double-digit growth across drive trains, infotainment and other safety systems within the vehicle.

Kyzen debuted the Analyst II. The Analyst process monitoring tool has been around for a number of years. The system has been completely redesigned in a modular, industrial approach to make it more robust and easier to replace parts in the field. The software suite has also been updated to expand on the range of metrics provided.

Jonny Nichols describes the range of features in the Hanwha HM520W pick and place platform. The system is designed to handle wide boards and a full range of components from 01005 components up 150 x 200mm, up to 55mm tall and heavy devices up to 300 grams. 00:00 - Intro / HM520W 03:02 - large components 04:17 - heavy components 05:14 - grippers If you enjoyed watching this video, please Like and S...

Koh Young upgrade a number of products. The KSMART software has been updated with increased accessibility and ease of use. The Zenith 2 3D AOI system is now fitted with a 25 megapixel camera enabling a much larger FOV. Koh Young's standard AOI system for through-hole inspection is fitted with a board-flipper that enables double-sided inspection.