Manassas, VA – May 22, 2013 ZESTRON, the globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions is pleased to announce its renewal of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration with the U.S Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. 

Through the careful review of ZESTRON’s corporate structure, security, record keeping and procedures for handling sensitive military and intelligence applications, the company successfully met the State Department’s strict requirements. The renewal of this registration as well as the company’s comprehensive Technology Control Plan demonstrates ZESTRON’s commitment to adhering to the regulations that control the export and import of defense related articles and services on the United States Munitions List.

“With the demand for critical electronic assemblies by the military, it is absolutely essential for our company to be fully compliant,” says Harald Wack, President, ZESTRON worldwide.  “ZESTRON’s ITAR certification is frequently requested by our customers requiring cleaning evaluations of ITAR controlled items.  This certification ensures that our customers meet their security requirements.”

About ZESTRON:
Headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, and operating in more than 35 countries, ZESTRON is the globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. With six worldwide technical centers and the largest team of chemical engineers in the industry, ZESTRON’s commitment to ensuring that its customers surpass even the most stringent cleaning requirements is without equal.

For additional information and to tour one of our unparalleled technical centers, please visit www.zestron.com.
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MPM® Momentum® Compact Printer Brings Higher Speed, Accuracy, and Back-to-Back Processing to a Smaller Footprint

Franklin, Massachusetts, USA – The MPM Momentum Compact printer by Speedline Technologies is a faster, more precise Momentum-series printer that delivers cutting-edge performance in an unexpectedly small package. Designed to meet the challenges of finer pitch PCB applications, it is ideal for tight floor space requirements, and delivers the highest throughput for its footprint in the industry.

At 30% smaller overall than the standard Momentum, it can be configured for dual lane and back-to-back processing to fit more lines in a given footprint. It is designed to be an ideal solution for the smartphone, tablet, and automotive electronics manufacturers.

Momentum Compact delivers a wet print accuracy of 18µ @ 6σ, Cpk>2 for superb fine feature printing performance. It can be equipped with the MPM EnclosedFlow™ print system, a patent-pending enclosed media solution offering significant process and cost advantages over metal squeegee blades, and will print fine features such as 01005s and 0.3mm pitch CSPs with up to 50% greater volume and 25% lower deviation than squeegee blades for higher quality and yields, and paste volumes over 50% for 150 micron apertures with a 0.35 area ratio.
The combined printer and EnclosedFlow can save more than 50% of materials (paste) vs. blades for ‘greener’ more sustainable manufacturing. Configured stand-alone or in-line, the Momentum Compact’s design is ideal for back-to-back processing, growing in popularity as the new optimal configuration for dual lane layouts. It also uses the SPI Print Optimizer, which communicates with the external SPI system to monitor and auto-correct X, Y, and θ registration ‘on the fly’ to prevent print defects. Easier front access provides instant serviceability and ease of maintenance.
The Momentum Compact is equipped standard with RapidClean™, MPM’s high speed stencil cleaning solution that improves stencil cleaning performance and reduces cycle time when using solvent, and can save up to $10,000 USD in wiper paper per year.

Options include Edgeloc™ board snugging, Auto Paste Dispenser, Paste Height Monitor, EnclosedFlow™ Print System, 2D Contrast and Enhanced Inspection, SPI Print Optimizer, Quik-Tool™ Board Support, AccuCheck™ Print Capability verification, and more.

About Speedline Technologies
Speedline Technologies is the global leader in process knowledge, services and manufacture of capital equipment used in the printed circuit board assembly and semiconductor industries.  Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, the company markets five best-in-class brands:  Accel microelectronics cleaning equipment; Camalot dispensing systems; Electrovert wave soldering, reflow soldering and cleaning equipment; MPM stencil and screen printing systems; and Protect global services, support and training solutions. For more information about Speedline Technologies visit www.speedlinetech.com.

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SALINE, MI ― May 2013 ― Saline Lectronics, Inc., a leading domestic contract manufacturer, announces that President and CEO Mario Sciberras recently was featured on Ann Arbor SPARK’s CEO Podcast for a conversation about economic opportunity. The podcast is now available at http://www.annarborusa.org/podcasts.

In his conversation with Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, Mario talks about the importance of programs such as Pure Michigan Business Connect and why the region has been the ideal location to grow his company. Mario also talks about how he has been able to hire and retain key talent at Saline Lectronics.

Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts feature Paul Krutko, discussing business trends and the economy with private sector CEOs, elected and appointed public sector leaders, and the executive leadership of key nonprofit and academic institutions. CEO Podcasts offer best practices, lessons learned and an “in the trenches” view of Ann Arbor and regional economy.

Saline Lectronics provides the latest manufacturing expertise including THT, SMT, BGA, microBGA and different bottom terminated component capabilities, as well as other challenging mixed-technology assemblies. For more information about Saline Lectronics’ capabilities, visit www.lectronics.net.


About Saline Lectronics, Inc.
Saline Lectronics, Inc. is a PCB assembly house located in Saline, Michigan. The company specializes in low to mid-volume, high-mix electronic printed circuit board assemblies. In addition to its extensive knowledge of PCB assembly manufacturing, other strengths include electromechanical design, DFM, and project engineering. For more information, visit www.lectronics.net.

Silicon Valley Chapter of the IPC Designers Council
Is excited to announce the following meeting:

Thursday, May 30, 2013
11:30am to 1:30pm
JAVAD EMS in San Jose
 
Routing in a 3D World
Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB Design Rules
 
Chetan Shah
Mr. Chetan Shah,  is the founder and CEO of Flex Interconnect Technologies. He is a 28 year veteran of Printed Circuit industry with 23 years in flex circuit technology. He graduated from Michigan Tech University with Masters in Operations Management and has his Bachelor in Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology.

Flex Interconnect Technologies, Inc.  (www.fit4flex.com)
FIT is a world class provider of advanced engineering, fabrication and sub-assembly solutions for flexible circuit boards.  The company was founded in 1998 on the principals of building lasting partnerships by working in close collaboration with its clients and helping to solve challenging interconnect objectives.   Flex Interconnect is both a rapid prototype and production supplier while also providing an “end to end” solution for continuity of services required to deliver a finished and highly reliable interconnect.  Whether it be a single, multilayer and or 20+ layer rigid-flex pcb, Flex Interconnect supports the hi reliability demands of the  medical, military and aerospace industries.  FIT is an ISO9001:2008, AS9100 certified and an ITAR registered supplier.

Flex Interconnect is offering a POST meeting invitation to tour through the flex pcb manufacturing process. Members are officially invited to a Lunch n’ Learn at FIT’s facility **   (DATE TBD)


The IPC Designers Council meeting will be hosted by:
JAVAD EMS
900 Rock Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95131
 
JAVAD EMS  is an electronics manufacturing services  company located in San Jose.  Occupying approximately 40,000 square feet the company has the latest generation of assembly equipment including  4 surface mount lines and is a high mix, high reliability, low to medium volume manufacturer.  The company has its roots in the GPS and wireless segments but now produces for customers in industrial, medical, networking and mil aerospace sectors.  The company is ISO9001: ISO 13485 : AS9100 certified and  ITAR registered. 

Seating is limited! RSVP is required.
PLEASE, Reply to [email protected]

KREUZWERTHEIM, GERMANY ―May 2013 ― SEHO Systems GmbH, a worldwide leading manufacturer of automated soldering systems and customer-specific solutions, announces that the company is one of the first in the industry to achieve Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status as designated by the European Commission Taxation and Customs Union.

Under the new status, SEHO has easier access to customs simplifications and is in a more favorable position to comply with the new security requirements.  The company achieved this milestone because it fully meets the AEO criteria, including appropriate record of compliance with customs requirements, proven financial solvency, and appropriate security and safety standards.   

With the new AEO status, SEHO is recognized as a secure and safe business partner, which is associated with special customs-related privileges from which SEHO’s customers directly profit. Also, this includes fewer physical and document-based controls, resulting in a quicker release of goods to customers.

For more information about SEHO, visit www.seho.de.


About SEHO Systems GmbH
Since its foundation in 1973, SEHO has become the worldwide contact partner whenever soldering is involved. Company solutions are based on performance, flexibility, efficiency and technical progress. SEHO’s business activities and production organization are oriented according to the principles of sustained future-compatible development and production of machines. As a result, all applicable environmental standards are complied with meticulously. With its systems, the company provides customers with a sustained and resource economizing production facility. It continuously develops its technology in order to provide customers with a competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.seho.de.