46 SMT007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2019
MacDermid Alpha Named Finalist in Magna
Powertrain Supplier Innovation Day 2019
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MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a
world leader in the production of electronics
soldering and bonding materials, was chosen
as one of eight finalists of the Supplier Innova-
tion Challenge hosted by Magna Powertrain, a
leading global automotive supplier, on Novem-
ber 21 in St. Valentin, Austria.
Mycronic Demonstrated Expanded
Portfolio at productronica
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For the first time since multiple acquisitions in
recent years, Mycronic AB demonstrated its full
portfolio of electronics assembly solutions at
productronica 2019 in Munich, Germany.
CyberOptics Demonstrated MRS-enabled
SQ3000 Multi-function System With
Advanced Software
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CyberOptics Corporation, a leading global
developer and manufacturer of high-precision
3D sensing technology solutions, showcased its
SQ3000 Multi-Function for AOI, SPI, and CMM
at productronica 2019 in Munich, Germany.
Indium Inks Partnership With Mycronic
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The partnership with Mycronic will expand
Indium Corporation's portfolio of proven prod-
ucts designed to address evolving industry
challenges. The collaboration will also ensure
that new products are fully vetted and tested
before users begin evaluations, testing, and,
ultimately, high-volume production.
Precision Graphics Installs Juki ISM
Storage Towers
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Juki Automation Systems (JAS) Inc. announced
that Precision Graphics Inc. (PGI) has pur-
chased and installed two ISM towers and an
incoming material station.
MIRTEC Announces Technical
Collaboration with Universal Instruments'
Advanced Process Lab
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MIRTEC has installed one of its award-win-
ning MV-6 OMNI 3D AOI systems at Universal
Instruments' Advanced Process Lab (APL) in
Conklin, New York. Universal's APL offers com-
prehensive research, analytical, and advanced
assembly services that enable manufacturers to
realize rapid product introduction, maximize
yield, and optimize reliability.
YES (Yarbrough Electronics Sales)
Adds New AOI Equipment
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Darrel Yarbrough, founder and president of
YES (Yarbrough Electronics Sales), announced
that his company added new AOI capabilities
with the Nordson Yestech Model FX.
The Mannifest: Faster, Cheaper, Simpler
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Looking at the SMT industry right now, Chris
Ellis sees some very interesting things going
on with shifts in production locations, ease of
manufacturing, and intellectual property (IP)
protection. OEMs are bringing production back
to the U.S. in greater numbers—some even
back to Mexico. A significant driver of this
over the past year has been the tariffs. For the
majority of OEMs he speaks with, it's becom-
ing clear how manufacturing in China is affect-
ing their bottom line.
Juan Arango on Koh Young's New
U.S. Headquarters
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At a recent open house, Managing Director Juan
Arango talks about his role in the company's
transition from their Arizona facility to a new
headquarters located outside of Atlanta, Geor-
gia. Juan details many of the benefits customers
can expect, including brand new spaces dedi-
cated to customer demos as well as training.
