38 SMT007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2018
Koh Young Europe Ready for Next Year,
and Beyond
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Harald Eppinger, managing director of Koh
Young Europe, speaks with I-Connect007
Managing Editor Andy Shaughnessy about the
demands of the European market, the compa-
ny's long-standing success with its solutions,
and the future of Koh Young Europe.
Mirtec Succeeding Through Inspection
Innovation
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David Bennett, president of Mirtec Europe,
discusses with I-Connect007 Technical Editor
Pete Starkey the company's latest inspection
technologies, the challenges that miniatur-
ization can bring, and Mirtec's efforts to stay
on the leading edge and never be a "me too"
company.
Murray Percival Company to Distribute
Vitronics Soltec Soldering Equipment
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ITW EAE, the electronic assembly equipment
division of Illinois Tool Works, announces
a new partnership agreement with Murray
Percival Company to represent and distribute
Vitronics Soltec soldering equipment beginning
January 1, 2018 for the territory of Michigan,
Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
PNC Inc. Invests in MIRTEC
3D AOI System
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PNC Inc. has bolstered its state-of-the-art
equipment list in its assembly division with
the recent purchase of MIRTEC's MV-6 OMNI
3D AOI system.
Nordson Acquires Sonoscan
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Nordson Corp. has acquired Sonoscan Inc., a
designer and manufacturer of acoustic micro-
scopes and sophisticated acoustic micro imag-
ing systems used in a variety of microelec-
tronic, automotive, aerospace and industrial
electronics assembly applications.
KIC to Showcase Smart Factory Starter Kit
at IPC APEX EXPO 2018
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KIC will showcase its Smart Factory Starter
Kit for reflow ovens at the IPC APEX EXPO
2018, scheduled to take place February 27–
March 1, 2018, at the San Diego Convention
Center in California.
Ersa Names New Managing Director
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Ersa GmbH has strengthened its manage-
ment team with the appointment of Ralph
Knecht as the managing director of Ersa, effec-
tive October 1, 2017.
Competitive Edge Solutions to Represent
Vitronics Soltec in New England
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ITW EAE has announced a new partner-
ship agreement with Competitive Edge Solu-
tions LLC to represent and distribute Vitronics
Soltec soldering equipment beginning January
1, 2018 for the territory of Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
and Rhode Island.
Supply Line Highlights