76 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2020
Real Time with...SMTAI 2020: MacDermid
Alpha's Single-Step Metalization Paper
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Nolan Johnson talks with MacDermid Alpha
Electronics Solutions about a new process for
filling through-holes with copper in a single
step. Carmichael Gugliotti, the primary author
and an applications specialist, and Richard Bel-
lemare, director of electrolytic metalization,
address why this new process matters.
Real Time with… SMTAI 2020: Full List of
Interviews With Industry Leaders
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The virtual SMTA International Electronics
Exhibition took place on September 28–30, and
I-Connect007 is here to provide you with com-
prehensive coverage of the event. We've assem-
bled the full list of show-related interviews from
before, during, and after SMTAI 2020 with the
industry's top executives, engineers, and man-
agers—all without leaving your office. To view
our video series, photo gallery, and more, be
sure to stop by Real Time with… SMTAI 2020.
Electrolube Introduces AF International's
Anti-bac+ Range
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2020 has been a year of contradiction and uncer-
tainty; with safety advice surrounding COVID-
19 changing practically daily, it is increasingly
common to feel that much of life is beyond our
control. One element is of vital importance,
however: the safety and well-being of our staff
and colleagues.
C.R. International Inc. Expands Capability
With ASM's E by SIPLACE Platform
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ASM's E by SIPLACE was again selected over
competitive systems for its flexibility and
expansive range of high-performance features.
C.R. International Inc., a long-time SIPLACE
customer and trusted mil/aero EMS provider,
cited the platform's 01005 component place-
ment capability, changeover simplicity, and
real-time component teach function as top fac-
tors in its E by SIPLACE investment decision.
STI Accomplished AS9100D Certification
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STI Electronics Inc.—a full-service organiza-
tion that provides training services, training
materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototyp-
ing, and contract PCB assembly—announced
it received AS9100D recertification for manu-
facturing/engineering services and initial cer-
tification for its Training Resources Division.
Siborg Offers New Bluetooth Data
Acquisition Tool for Surface-Mount
Technology
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A new model of the LCR-Reader-MPA offers
Bluetooth connection enabling remote test
data recording. The main feature of the tool
is its LCR-MPA-BT Logger program that allows
users to set specific test parameters for each
component in the predefined list and then
to automatically grant pass/fail status to the
tested component.
Indium Corporation Announces New
High-Reliability Alloy
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Indium Corporation released a new high-reli-
ability alloy with enhanced thermal cycling
performance specially formulated for harsh
environments.
Rehm Invests in Seven New Apprentices
for Various Roles
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The beginning of September signaled a new
phase in the lives of many junior staff—the
start of their apprenticeships. Seven young
people have started their apprenticeships in
various professions at Rehm Thermal Systems
in Blaubeuren-Seißen.