InterLatin SCOOPsnacks pt5 – Jim Villalvazo on Screen Printing Issues
If you’ve got time to read this, you’ve got time time to watch this bite sized video snack. InterLatin Director, Jim Villalvazo shares insight into how, and most importantly, why they developed the COBRA Stencil. http://www.cobrastencil.com/
Heike Schlessmann Will Discuss Zero-Fault Production in Soldering Processes at APEX
SEHO North America, Inc., a supplier of complete solutions for soldering processes and automated production lines, has announced that Heike Schlessmann, Marketing Manager, will present during the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO. The presentation entitled “Zero-Fault Production in Soldering Processes: Quality Management Based on Quality Assurance,” will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 9- […]
Robot density rises globally, says Robotic Industries Association
Frankfurt — The automation of production is accelerating around the world: 74 robot units per 10,000 employees is the new average of global robot density in the manufacturing industries (2015: 66 units). By regions, the average robot density in Europe is 99 units, in the Americas 84 and in Asia 63 units. The top 10 most […]
Hanwha Introduces Through-Hole Component Insertion System for Automated PCB Assembly Processes
February 2018 – Hanwha’s model SM485P SMART Hybrid Mounter is designed for a wide range of applications including the processing of radial and axial through-hole components requiring controlled force insertion prior to reflow, wave or selective soldering. Innovative feeder technology features lead forming and cutting for efficient delivery of prepared components to the Mounter for […]
Third Midlands UK firm handed a huge fine for dumping illegal waste into Severn Trent’s sewers
Arrow Environmental Services Limited were recently handed a fine of £43,750 and made to pay £80,000 legal costs for illegally dumping waste including chemicals into Severn Trent’s sewer system. This is the third such prosecution where fines and costs of over £100,000 were handed out by judges, and shows just how serious these offenses are. […]