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Optimum Design acquires viscom
X-ray inspection System
Zero Defects International, regional sales repre-
sentative for viscom Americas, announces the sale
and installation of a viscom Model 8011 X-ray at
Optimum Design. based in Pleasanton, California,
Optimum Design conducted a rigorous and com-
prehensive review of all available systems prior to
selecting viscom.
Microtek Welcomes Obitz as
laboratory Director
The company announces the hiring and appoint-
ment of Debora (Debby) Obitz as laboratory di-
rector of its new Microtek laboratories—east fa-
cility located in linthicum heights, Maryland. She
brings with her over 30 years of experience at a
senior laboratory management level and is very
active in numerous IPC technical committees and
task groups.
Dymax honored by Connecticut
for Outstanding Service
Dymax Corporation was recently recognized by
the Connecticut Economic resource Center (CErC)
for the company's outstanding service and com-
mitment to the state. The company, along with 19
other Connecticut companies, projects, programs,
and leaders, was singled out for its contribution to
Connecticut's economy.
MC assembly achieves aS 9100
rev C Certification
This certification, which provides a common set of
quality requirements across the global aerospace
community, accredits MC Assembly's Quality Man-
agement System compliance to the aerospace
requirements to manufacture and service printed
circuit board assemblies, sub-assemblies, and final
assemblies.
Super Dry Unveils Nitrogen-free
Baking & Storage
Moisture specialist Super dry will feature its broad
range of desiccant cabinets at this year's IPC APEX
EXPO in las vegas, nevada. visitors to booth #425
will learn the processing and financial benefits of
replacing costly nitrogen and eliminating high
temperature baking for the protection of moisture
sensitive components and PCbs.
indium adds Teo to Sales & Marketing Team
Indium Corporation announces that Tony Teo has
been hired as associate director for sales and mar-
keting for the Asia-Pacific region, including China.
His primary responsibility is to continue the suc-
cessful and profitable growth of Indium Corpora-
tion's business in Asia by investing in staff training,
supporting new product development, enhancing
branding efforts, and training staff.
Ellsworth Nets Distributor of the Year
award from lord
"We are honored to receive the lord Product Assem-
bly Adhesives distributor of the year Award again
this year," said roger lee, vP and gM of Ellsworth
Adhesives north America. "We highly value our
longstanding relationship with lOrD and their com
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mitment to product and market development and
their related focus on their distribution channel."
Computrol installs Third Essemtec
Tucano Stencil printer
"Computrol purchased another Essemtec Tucano
stencil printer due to its large print area, easy setup
and consistent results," said James Spencer, com-
putrol's engineering manager. "The two printers
that we currently have in service have performed
exceptionally well and the service from Essemtec
has been great."
XJTaG hosts Free Workshops in
South africa
The hands-on introductory workshop provides a
comprehensive overview to JTAg boundary scan
and the IEEE 1149.x standard. The one-day ses-
sions will take place May 19 and 21 in Midrand,
and are of particular interest to engineers in de-
sign, development, test, and production.
Electrolube Develops New vOC-free
Conformal Coating
As an iSo 14001 specialist chemicals manufactur-
er committed to innovation, safety, and environ-
mental responsibility, Electrolube has developed
a new acrylic conformal coating, uSTFA, for the
American market to enable users to reduce their
site's Voc emissions. over the past few years, u.S.
federal and state agencies have been establishing
limitations and regulations of vOC content found
in thousands of chemical products.
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