40 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2019
Ralf Wagenfuehr on Developing Rehm
Thermal Systems' RDS Semico Oven
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Ralf Wagenfuehr, plant manager of Rehm Ther-
mal Systems, describes Rehm's new oven—the
RDS Semico—and gives an in-depth analysis
about how it was designed specifically with the
semiconductor industry in mind. Ralf also dis
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cusses the semiconductor industry as a whole
and outlines the company's desire to gain market
share in Taiwan and Korea in the upcoming year.
Impact of Stencil Foil Type on Solder
Paste Transfer Efficiency for Laser-cut
SMT Stencils (Part 1)
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As innovation and demand continue to drive
miniaturization in electronics, manufactur-
ers face the constant challenge of assembling
smaller and smaller components with repeat-
able processes and high yields. Stencil printing
is the first step in the PWB assembly process,
and improvements to the SMT stencil can sig-
nificantly improve yields, especially for more
challenging miniaturized products.
AWS Electronics Invests in Latest
Flying Probe Test System
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As part of a commitment to providing custom-
ers with the best technological systems and
an unrivalled service, electronics manufactur-
ing solutions provider AWS Electronics Group
has recently invested in the high-specification
SPEA 4050 flying probe test machine.
Tips and Tricks: Water Contamination
and Flux Expiry
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Solder joints that form properly are not
expected to exhibit reduced reliability. How-
ever, a higher number of defects created tends
to lead to a higher chance that defective con-
nections escape detection through inspection
and functional testing, and that's not a risk to
be taken lightly.
East/West Manufacturing Partners
with Mirtec for 3D AOI
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Mirtec is pleased to announce that East/West
Manufacturing Enterprises, a Texas-based elec-
tronic contract manufacturer, has purchased
an MV-6 OMNI 3D AOI system.
YXLON Demos Innovations at
Control Show in Stuttgart
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In live presentations of the YXLON FF35 CT
system, the new release of the Geminy-based,
high-resolution computed tomography system
family was presented. In addition, a brand-
new automatic defect recognition (ADR) func-
tion on the YXLON Cheetah EVO Plus micro-
focus X-ray system was demonstrated, which
is intended to ensure reliable test results and
greater efficiency, particularly in the electron-
ics sector.
KIC Signs New Rep Agreement with
DiversiTech Representatives
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KIC has signed on DiversiTech Representatives
Inc. as its representative in Southern Califor-
nia. The DiversiTech team is an experienced
manufacturers' representative company based
in Southern California that provides world-
class electronics assembly solutions with inte-
grated tools and services.
Yamaha Motor USA Opens IM Division
HQ in Georgia
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Yamaha Motor Corporation USA's Intelli-
gent Machinery (IM) Division is pleased to
announce the grand opening of its new sales,
training, and demonstration facility in Mari-
etta, Georgia, USA.
