32 PCB007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2018
Gardien Launches Largest Operational
Tester in the World E
Gardien Group debuts G90 XXL—the biggest
operational tester yet in North America. With a
maximum board size of 63" x 47.2" (1600 mm
x 1200 mm), this premium double-sided flying
probe system is set to create a revolution in the
industry.
Ventec International Group Appoints
Jason Chung as CEO E
Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. announced
that its board has elected Jason Chung as group
CEO with immediate effect. Chung succeeds
Tony Lau who continues in his role as chair-
man of board of directors.
American Standard Installs
Hitachi Drill E
American Standard Circuits has recently ac-
quired and installed a Hitachi Drill Model ND-
6Y210E. The Hitachi ND-Y series demonstrates
high-speed and high-precision drilling powered
by an advanced servo system.
Punching Out! Beware of Customer
Concentration Risk E
One of the biggest risks in M&A is custom-
er concentration risk. It is hard to avoid as a
business owner; if a customer is giving you
or-
ders, you generally take them! The next thing
y
ou know,
your customer has 90% of your
sales and they own you. We see this a lot in
both the PCB and contract manufacturing in
-
dustries.
Circuit Automation on the Ever-Evolving
World of Solder Mask E
In a recent conference call, I-Connect007 ed-
itorial team was joined by Circuit Automa-
tion's Yuki Kojima, VP of engineering; Larry
Lindland, sales and applications manager; and
Tom Meeker, CEO, for a lively discussion about
solder mask. Spoiler: It's not all about the
equipment.
First EIE Technology at Royal Circuits E
Royal Circuits Group has furthered its invest-
ment in First EIE process equipment, acquiring
a direct image system for its facility in South-
ern California, and inkjet technology for the
Hollister, Northern California location.
Agfa: Staying Ahead of the
Technology Curve E
In the ultracompetitive electronics manufac-
turing space, companies that don't continually
evolve and invest in new technologies run the
risk of being left behind. At the recent EIPC
summer conference, many next-generation
processes and technologies were discussed
and even put on display.
A-Gas Electronic Materials Acquires
Elga Europe E
A-Gas Electronic Materials have acquired
all the assets of Elga Europe of Daventry in
Northamptonshire. Elga Europe is the sole dry
film distributor of Ordyl film in the UK, which
is used extensively in printed circuit board
manufacturing and currently produced and slit
in Milan at Elga Srl.
R&D Altanova Chooses Ultra-Precision
atg S3-8 - Flying Probe Technology
for High-Speed Electrical Test of
Substrate Products E
atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH, confirms delivery
of high-speed bare board testing technology to
R&D Altanova.
