David Raby explains why the advanced manufacturing techniques and clean room facilities make STI Electronics unique. David also discusses the training facilities at STI, which are renowned as one of the leading NASA and IPC training and certification centers in the world.

Stephen Eggart explains how Surf Tech is now branching out into box-build as customers demand a more integrated service. The company has seen an uptick in business recently from a variety of industry verticals.

Kurtz Ersa's HR600XL Rework System can handle large 5G boards up to 24" x 50". The system comes fitted with an auto-scavenger.

Rob Boguski describes both sides of the DATEST business. One side is contract testing and inspection with high-end equipment for small- to medium-sized manufacturers who do not possess that capability in-house.

NSW manufacture micro-dispensing systems for advanced packaging applications. NSW have a unique "squeezing" method of dispensing type 6 solder paste. This method does not deform the solder balls, which is particularly important in heterogeneous integration packages.

Todd Rountree talks about the integration between Austin American and Aqua Klean Systems. The culture in both companies is similar, but some of the manufacturing techniques are different. Over time they will integrate best practices and techniques from both companies.

Teknek launched their new in-line board cleaner, the TEK BC40. The bare PCB cleaner is normally positioned before the stencil printer to ensure that PC boards enter the assembly process in a clean state.

Absolute EMS is a state-of-the-art manufacturer based in Santa Clara, CA. They have a reputation for producing hi-rel assemblies for space, aerospace, military and medical. At SMTAi they confirmed their most recent accreditation, they are now ITAR registered.

Anda won three different categories in the Global Technology Awards 2024 for Potting, Plasma Systems and Dispensing Systems.

The Potting System uses vacuum to remove bubbles or air gaps from the process.

The plasma system removes oils and contaminants from the substrate while creating greater surface tension for conformal coatings. Anda offer both open air plasma and vacuum plasma systems.

Anda's dispensing system is a fast, five-axis system running on linear motors, with a wide range of valves and applicators.

Gayle Towell explains how AIM's REL61 alloy offers greater reliability with better microstructure than SAC305. The alloy is a SnAgBi available in type 5 and type 6 bar, wire or paste formats.