TYNGSBORO, MA – Transition Automation, Inc. recently shipped the largest single order for Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees. The international order shipped to a large multinational packaging company ...

Poka-yoke is a Japanese term meaning mistake proofing. It was introduced by Shigeo Shingo as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and refers to simple fixes that address small variances in the ...

Keep the line moving. Reel splicing allows operators to join two reels together without interrupting production. Operators can quickly create a seamless transition between reels using a splicing kit ...

As I write this column, the duty rate for 2- and 4-layer rigid printed circuit boards manufactured in China stands at 145%, while 6-layer and above – along with all other technologies, whether rigid, ...

Markets for PC and smartphone chips also appear cooler than in the past. AI chips rank high on the list of what’s hot right now, particularly chips for generative AIr. The top companies in this space ...

“Our customers are designing bigger and more complex boards than ever before,” said Michael W. Hinshaw, Jr., Chief Executive Officer at Green Circuits. “The JUKI Primo allows us to meet those needs ...

SANTA CLARA, CA – Promex Industries, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based provider of advanced design, packaging, and microelectronics assembly services, today announced it has expanded its manufacturing line ...

“What we’re seeing is the result of creating the right environment,” said Brian Watson, Founder, HyRel Technologies. “We’re incredibly proud of our interns—this program is not just about introducing ...

Susy Webb, one of the conference’s most respected voices, summed up the week’s momentum succinctly: “My class went really well. More attendees than ever before!” The growth in attendance was echoed ...

EL SEGUNDO, CA – Braided Solder Columns can withstand the rigors of deep space cold and cryogenic environments, and represent a robust new solution to challenges facing next generation large packages ...

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Henkel is proud to announce that it has won the Texas Instruments 2024 Supplier Excellence Award. The most prestigious level of supplier recognition, the award highlights ...

It’s not often you get the chance to talk shop with Hayao Nakahara, Gene Weiner, Tom Kastner and David Schild. When you do, you’re best off sitting back and listening.