Don Dennison from PIT Equipment Services discusses the emerging opportunities with the CREATE NEW YORK program.

Joe Hertline discusses the range of die attach or thermal interface materials to meet increasing range of applications needing higher junction temperatures. Hertline discusses the different materials and how to approach heterogeneous challenges.

Jose Luis Ciccio reveals the latest pick-to-light portable racks for at-line component storage. The system is extremely flexible and can accommodate reels, sticks or jedec trays.

Kamil Stasiak discusses the Yamaha One-Step Solution. The benefit of using a full line of equipment from the same manufacturer is greater integration and performance capabilities.

The latest equipment upgrade is to their 3D AOI system, which has upgraded cameras to 25 megapixel and a new laser for measuring shiny and reflective parts that cannot be measured using Moire.

EV car manufacturers are looking for more in-depth data on their manufacturing processes with real-time feedback and closed-loop control.

Rob Di Matteo introduces ANS GmbH as the new German distributor for BTU. Rob also provides an update on the recent launch of the Aurora reflow oven and the large number of features that have contributed to its success. Di Matteo also discussed the recent factory opening in Mexico and some of the other custom furnace applications that BTU serves.

Mike Young introduced the new SASinno NuTech selective soldering system. The update machine handles board sizes up to 605 x 810mm.