Amtech is a small CEM based in Troy, MI which is a high-mix, small-medium volume contract manufacturer. Vapor Phase has enabled greater flexibility and quicker setup during product changeover.

Winners of two Global Technology Awards, the CBAN 25 3D printing system has developed considerably in recent years, both with the size of the 3D jigs and assemblies it can produce and the production speed.

Seika Machinery introduce a range of strain gauges to measure stress across bolts and other materials used in PCB assembly.

Bob Bouchard talks about the success of the Aurora reflow oven platform and how the various energy saving and flux management tools are contributing towards the sustainability of the reflow process.

StenTech have developed a unique nanocoating called Bluprint that is applied using Vapour Phase Deposition and lasts for the life of the stencil.

Jim Vicarro describers how increasing miniaturisation is driving the necessity for nitrogen in the reflow process.

With a large installed base of over 2,400 inspection machines in Mexico, Heriberto Cueves, Mexico Sales Manager discusses the support infrastructure and his aspirations to grow sales to 2,800 in the near future.

Hanwha Automation introduce the XM520F pick and place mounter, which places a larger array of larger, heavier components, with up to 100 newtons of placement force, while maintaining the flexibility to place smaller components and devices.

Anda is moving to new offices in Guadjalahara, expanding their services and equipment ranges in Mexico. Carlos Barassa talks about a new machine that combines dispensing and coating on the same platform.