52 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2020
Mek to Showcase Latest Range of AOI
Technology at IPC APEX EXPO
E
Mek (Marantz Electronics) will be showcasing
the ISO-Spector M1 Full 3D AOI system with
artificial intelligence at this year's IPC APEX
EXPO in San Diego in Booth 3029.
Nordson Advanced Technology
K.K. Japan Moves to New Office and
Demonstration Center
E
Nordson Corporation announces that Nordson
Advanced Technology K.K. Japan has relocated
to new, larger office and demonstration facili-
ties in central Tokyo to deliver superior sales,
service, technical training, and support to its
customers and sales network in Japan.
Rehm Thermal Systems' Three-mode Oven
E
Editor Nolan Johnson and Michael Hanke dis-
cuss the company's new three-mode oven at
productronica 2019. In addition, Nolan and
Michael address data analysis and reporting
advances in Rehm's products.
Indium Corporation to Feature Innovative
New Alloy at IPC APEX EXPO 2020
E
Indium Corporation will feature its new high-
performance, high-reliability alloy technol-
ogy at IPC APEX EEXPO, February 4–6, in San
Diego, California.
Mirtec's Approach to Raw Data:
The 'Sushi Principle'
E
Editor Pete Starkey and Brian D'Amico discuss
the company's new Alpha system, designed
for the automotive market. D'Amico explains
why Mirtec is focusing on providing custom-
ers with raw data instead of "cooked" data,
what he terms the "sushi principle"; he says
that the system is able to pick up tiny defects
that would otherwise be filtered away if the
system were not using raw data. D'Amico also
discusses their use of artificial intelligence and
some of the possible benefits of using AI going
forward.
ifm Relies on Automated Component
Storage From Totech
E
Totech today announced another strong part-
nership with ifm electronic GmbH—a global
progressive sensor and automation com-
pany—headquartered in Germany. The Totech
Dry Tower, a fully automated SMD warehouse,
will be installed at the ifm electronic Bechlin-
gen location in Tettnang at the beginning of
next year.
A Walking Tour of Mycronic Equipment
at productronica
E
I-Connect007 pays a visit to the Mycronic
booth at productronica 2019 in Munich, and
Jeff Leal, product manager for Mysmart, takes
us on a walking tour of just one of the lines on
display at the show. Jeff discusses a series of
dispensing and conformal coating machines.
Murray Percival's Longest Tenured
Employee to Retire After 22 Years
E
The Murray Percival Company, the leading
supplier to the Midwest's electronics industry,
announces the retirement of Mr. Fred Binggeli,
a highly valued team member, and the compa-
ny's longest tenured employee.
Indium Discusses New Materials
and Plans for 2020
E
Nolan Johnson sits down with Chris Nash and
Andy Mackie to discuss Indium's focus on cre-
ating innovative products for the 5G, auto-
motive, semiconductor, and high-reliability
segments. Mackie also offers a preview of Indi-
um's plans for 2020 and beyond.
