54 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JULY 2018
LPKF Sees Increasing Use of UV Lasers E
Julian Rose, product manager for the UV and
stencil laser machines of LPKF, discusses with
I-Connect007 the challenges in laser stencils
and strategies and techniques to address them,
and the increasing use of UV lasers.
Mycronic Acquires MRSI Systems E
Mycronic AB has acquired North Biller-
ica, Massachusetts-based MRSI Systems LLC
(MRSI) for about $40.7 million.
Xcerra to be Acquired by Cohu E
Xcerra has signed a definitive agreement to
be acquired by Cohu Inc., a supplier of semi-
conductor test and inspection handlers, micro-
electro mechanical system test modules, test
contactors and thermal sub-systems, for a total
consideration of $13.92 per share.
Zestron Opens Technical Center in Taiwan E
With the opening of their new technical center
in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Zestron now owns a total
of eight globally linked technical support facili-
ties throughout the world.
Electrica Boosts Quality Standards with
Mirtec MV-3 OMNI E
Electrica Ltd recently acquired MIRTEC's MV-3
OMNI 3D AOI system to help increase qual-
ity and productivity throughout all phases of
their manufacturing process as the company
engages with more customers in the high-reli-
ability markets.
Indium Launches Mobile-Friendly Chinese
Language Website E
Indium Corporation has launched a mobile-
friendly version of its website specifically
designed for the Chinese market.
RTW NEPCON China: Christian Koenen
Stencil Technologies Ensure
First Pass Yields E
At the recent NEPCON China 2018 event
in Shanghai, Michael Zahn, development
manager for Christian Koenen GmbH, explains
how stencil technologies can improve the
solder paste printing process and ensure first
pass yields.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Inspection
Technology Developments E
Brian D'Amico, president of Mirtec Corp.,
speaks about the challenges of miniaturiza-
tion, increasing component density, and the
shadowing of small components by taller ones,
and how Mirtec has developed its inspection
technology to ensure they remain at the lead-
ing edge.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Koh Young Discusses
New Equipment and Data Challenges E
Joel Scutchfield, Americas Sales Manager for
Koh Young, discusses the company's latest
inspection equipment and some of the chal-
lenges of providing customers the data they
need for the real achievement of smart factory
realization.
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