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Best Practices to Mitigate Counterfeit Electronic Components

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Mon, Aug 21, 2017 @ 09:59 AM

Counterfeit electronic components is an age-old issue, but is growing in exponential proportions with respect to the types of products being counterfeited, industries being affected and potential consequences caused by counterfeits.

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SMTA Capital Expo to Feature Essemtec Fox Pick and Place System

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 12:39 PM
The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that it will feature a live demo of the Essemtec Fox pick-and-place system at the upcoming expo on Thursday, August 24th.  
 
The Essemtec Fox can have up to 180 feeder lanes, needs only 1sqm of floor space and can accept PCBs of up to 406 x 305 mm. It is expandable in any direction. The Fox can drive up to 180 feeder lanes, illustrating its dedication to high-mix production. Due to its small footprint and reasonable weight, the machine is ideal for use in limited space production areas even those located on upper floors.
 
The SMTA Capital Expo and Tech Forum will be held at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723. Registration opens at 8:00 AM and includes a complimentary lunch on the show floor.  Exhibits are open from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM and the first technical presentation will start at 9:30 AM.
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Shannan O’Shaughnessy of GVD Corporation to Present at SMTA Capital Chapter's Expo and Tech Forum

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Tue, Aug 15, 2017 @ 12:30 PM
The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that Shannan O’Shaughnessy of   GVD Corporation, will present “Reliability without Hermeticity: Commercial Vapor Deposited Coatings for High-Frequency RF Micro-Electronics” at the upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, on Thursday, August 24th.  
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Summit Interconnect Chooses atg A7a for High-speed Electrical Test and Automation

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Wed, Aug 09, 2017 @ 10:00 AM

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the platform for all surface mount technology processes and electronics manufacturing. Ensuring that all bare printed circuit boards have been tested by the PCB manufacturer is critically important and ensures their electrical integrity prior to the assembly of components.

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Q3 2017 Market Conditions Report for the Electronics Industry

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Mon, Aug 07, 2017 @ 01:30 PM

Future Electronics recently released the Q3 2017 Market Conditions Report for the electronics industry.

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Gerry Partida of Summit Interconnect to Present at SMTA Capital Chapter’s Expo and Tech Forum

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Fri, Aug 04, 2017 @ 01:00 PM

The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that Gerry Partida of Summit Interconnect, will present “Density, Advanced Materials and Cost Drivers Associated with Advanced Circuit Design, Fabrication and Assembly” at the upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, on Thursday, August 24th

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Phil Zarrow to Present at SMTA Capital Chapter’s Expo and Tech Forum

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Thu, Aug 03, 2017 @ 01:00 PM
The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to announce that Phil Zarrow of   ITM Consulting, will present “The ‘Deadly Sins’ of SMT Assembly” at the upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, on Thursday, August 24th.  
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Zentech Exhibiting at the SMTA Capital Expo and Tech Forum

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 01:13 PM

As an exhibitor at the upcoming SMTA Capital Expo and Tech Forum, Zentech Manufacturing is pleased to invite all electronics industry professionals to attend this free technical presentation and networking event on Thursday, August 24 from 9-3 at the Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD. 

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John Vaughan of Zentech Provides Defense Budget Analysis

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Thu, Jul 27, 2017 @ 12:39 PM

The PCB's Magazine's July issue features an article by Zentech's VP of Sales and Marketing, John Vaughan with Brian Friel of Nation Analytics. The present and future challenges of mil/aero electronics are covered from A to Zentech. Read article below or view PDF here.

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Zentech Introduces Overmolded Cable Assemblies

Posted by Stephanie Weaver on Wed, Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:00 AM

Zentech is pleased to announce that it has added overmolded cable assembly manufacturing to its robust resume of capabilities. Overmolded cable assemblies will be manufactured at the Zentech – Fredericksburg location.

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