46 SMT Magazine • November 2016
Saab Dynamics Extends Collaboration
with NOTE
NOTE has been selected as strategic supplier for
one of Saab's business areas, with a new agree-
ment signed relating to prototype and serial pro-
duction of PCBAs.
Digicom Electronics Incorporates Nitrogen
in Soldering and Reflow Processes to
Maximize Device Reliability
Digicom Electronics Inc. now generates its own ni-
trogen to use in its solder reflow, selective solder-
ing, and hand soldering manufacturing processes
to strengthen the bonds and improve solder ad-
hesion.
Plexus Names Steve Frisch Chief
Operating Officer
With his promotion to COO, Steve Frisch assumes
responsibilities for Plexus' global manufacturing
and engineering operations, go-to-market, supply
chain, and quality functions.
Libra Industries Reports Growth Following
the Acquisition of Texas EMS Provider
One year after its acquisition of ACD, Libra Indus-
tries has reported increased revenues and cap-
tured a greater share of the electronics contract-
ing market.
EMS Firm Printed Circuits Adds
AS9100C Certification
Printed Circuits Corp. has received certification
to the AS9100 Rev C Quality Standard for its Lil-
burn, Georgia manufacturing facility and corpo-
rate headquarters.
Kitron Strengthens Cooperation
with Aidon OY
Kitron has received orders for Aidon RF commu-
nication modules valued at more than NOK100
million. The orders will be fulfilled during the next
three years and increases the current business
scope with Aidon.
Zentech Manufacturing Acquires
Interconnect Design Solutions
The addition of IDS and their experienced design
engineering team adds significantly to Zentech's
already comprehensive Engineering Services capa-
bilities.
Libra Industries' CTO Completes
MVP Upgrade / Training
Libra Industries CTO Scott Fillebrown recently
completed upgrades and training on the MVP Su-
pra E AOI system in its Mentor facility. The Supra
E is a leading AOI solution for SMT manufacturers.
Sparton Showcases Future
Naval Capability
Sparton, working closely with the Naval Under-
sea Warfare Center (NUWC) and industry partners,
demonstrated the launch of an UAV from Sparton's
Hammerhead system at the recent Annual Navy
Technology Exercise hosted by NUWC in Newport,
Rhode Island.
Benchmark Electronics Appoints
Paul Tufano as President & CEO
Benchmark Electronics Inc. has named Paul J. Tufa-
no as president and chief executive officer, replac-
ing Gayla J. Delly who has resigned from her po-
sitions as president, CEO and as a member of the
board of directors.
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