CALUMET, MI – Calumet Electronics is proud to announce the appointment of Trey Adams to their team as Vice President, General Manager. Adams, a veteran professional, brings a wealth of experience in PCB manufacturing to Calumet Electronics during a transitional period of growth and advancements.
Adams is no stranger to Calumet Electronics. Prior to accepting an offer from the company, Trey served as VP of Operations at Price Circuits LLC in Chicagoland, where he led a group that produces high-density interconnect (HDI), flex, rigid-flex, and RF products. The facility at which Trey worked is known for its advanced capabilities, distinguishing it from other domestic PCB manufacturing operations.
Before Price Circuits, Adams had a career with top-tier suppliers in the PCB industry, including Insulectro, Rohm Haas/Morton International, and GE Electro-materials. From sales and technical support in laminates to chemistry and film applications, Trey will play a pivotal role in leading all aspects of PCB production at Calumet Electronics.
With a diverse and extensive background in the PCB manufacturing industry, Adams is well-equipped to find and lead opportunities that lie ahead at Calumet Electronics. He is known for his hands-on approach, stemming from his early experience as an operator on the work floor and his small-town upbringing in Southern Illinois. Adams values teamwork and believes in leading by example, ensuring that every decision considers the needs of the entire team.
Adams is excited to start his new chapter in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where he and his wife look forward to exploring the beautiful surroundings and establishing a new life in the Houghton area.
“We are thrilled to welcome Trey Adams to the Calumet Electronics team,” said Todd Brassard, Chief Operating Officer at Calumet Electronics. “When we approached him about this position, he already understood the bright future that lies ahead at Calumet Electronics. There was immediate and mutual excitement knowing the opportunities that lie ahead for the company, Trey and the hard-working employees at Calumet. Trey’s expertise will further strengthen our production and position as a leading provider in the industry.”
PETACH TIKVA, ISRAEL – Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK), a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards, announced today that it has received five purchase orders in a total amount of $3.8 million. The orders are in connection with two projects for a customer. Most of the orders will be supplied by Eltek during 2024.
"One of the projects is an existing legacy strategic project and the second project is new, with very high-technological specifications. We received this second project's order after providing successful proof of concept. The proof of the concept required us to meet a high level of technological production and the use of exotic materials. I am sure that the development of these capabilities will serve us in the future with additional orders that are at the cutting edge of technology," commented Eli Yaffe, CEO of Eltek.
MUNICH – The decision has been made. The winners of the productronica innovation award 2023 have been chosen just in time for the start of the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production. An independent panel has decided on the winners from among 70 submissions in the six categories.
Messe München is already presenting the productronica innovation award for the fifth time since its premiere in 2015. CEO Reinhard Pfeiffer is delighted with the high level of participation: “Almost 70 submissions are a clear sign that both the award and productronica as a trade fair are highly regarded in the industry. Numerous companies specifically adjust the publication of their new products to fit in with the submission period.”
Winner in the “Cables, Coils & Hybrids” Cluster: Frisimos Technologies Tal Pechter, CEO Frisimos: “I feel honored to receive this innovation award for our fully automated cable and connector assembly lines. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and confirmation of our vision for the future of the cable assembly industry.”
Winner in the “Future Markets” Cluster: ASYS Group Drazenko Trkulja, Product Manager: “We are very proud to be launching another solution on the market that helps our customers have a full overview of the performance of the entire store floor at a glance, in a uniquely simple way.”
Winner in the “Inspection & Quality” Cluster: budatec Dirk Buße, Managing Director: “We are delighted to receive this award and see it as confirmation of our work on innovative solutions for the soldering and sintering process. The budatec team, together with the Dresden University of Technology, and Krauss Hardware, developed a completely new test method for quality assurance in production and brought it to process maturity.”
Winner in the “PCB & EMS” Cluster: SUSS MicroTec Solutions Robert Wanninger, Senior Vice President Advanced Backend Solutions: “It is a great honor for us to have won the productronica innovation award 2023 for our SUSS JETxSM 24. We thank the jury wholeheartedly for recognizing our commitment and passion for innovation.”
Winner in the “Semiconductors” Cluster: AP&S International Tobias Bausch, CMO & CTO: “Winning the productronica innovation award for the second time in a row is not only recognition of our hard work, but also a commitment to continue pursuing excellence in all that we do. Moreover, it also acknowledges the outstanding team performance of our employees. With the new NexAStep wet bench, we have once again successfully taken a major step in the right direction, which this award confirms.”
Winner in the “SMT” Cluster: smartTec Uwe Geisler, Managing Director: “This award is both confirmation that we have embarked on the right path, and motivation to continue to pursue it. I would like to thank the entire team for what has been achieved so far, and for the commitment they have shown.”
The individual submissions were assessed by an independent jury comprising the following members:
Dr. Sandra Engle, VDMA
Sebastian Glatz, ZVEI
Dr. Maik Hampicke, Fraunhofer IZM
Dr. Andrej Novikov, Rostock University
Prof. Lothar Pfitzner, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Helge Schimanski, Fraunhofer ISIT
The productronica innovation award is the first independent award in the electronics manufacturing sector and is organized in close cooperation with the trade journal productronic (publisher: Hüthig).
Click here for all the information about the winners and their products.
November 10, 2023 - Ventec Giga Solutions, the equipment division of Ventec International Group announces it has been appointed as sales agent and distributor of specialist PCB lamination materials from Cardel. The agreement covers the EMEA region including the United Kingdom.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing sites in the United Kingdom and Germany, Cardel is a world leader in the manufacture of lamination plates and lamination pads for a wide range of PCB manufacturing applications. The materials are designed to provide consistently high quality, durability and performance in many industrial applications offering customers genuine value in their operations.
Cardel plates are produced with different hardness levels and materials, and the lamination pads are available in a wide range of materials and composite layered formats utilizing aramid, butyl rubber, silicone, brass, and copper.
“Partnering with Cardel is a great opportunity for Ventec Giga Solutions to offer our customers high-quality PCB lamination materials from a global leader,” said Ramesh Dhokia, Business Unit Director, Ventec Giga Solutions. “We are excited to showcase our new relationship with Cardel at Productronica 2023 at booth B3/242 from 14th to 17th November in Munich.”
Mark Goodwin, COO of Ventec International Group added: “The agreement with Cardel further strengthens our one-stop-shop solution of distributed PCB manufacturing equipment, consumables and materials for PCB manufacturing customers, OEMs and EMS in the EMEA, UK and Americas regions.”
Ventec Giga Solutions handles factory design, equipment selection, sales, installation, commissioning, and training on behalf of customers. The division’s competencies and connections with numerous leading equipment suppliers, combined with the Ventec portfolio of high-performance substrate laminates and prepregs, presents a one-stop-shop for PCB manufacturers, OEMs, and manufacturing services companies to quickly establish and rapidly expand their facilities.
Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com.
November 08, 2023 - Ventec Giga Solutions, the equipment division of Ventec International Group announces it has been appointment by Surge Robotic as sales agent and distributor of Optical PCB Layup Systems. The agreement covers EMEA, UK and the Americas.
Surge Robotic was founded in 2020 and launched the industry’s first four-camera optical PCB laminating system after two years of extensive research and development. The Falcon Lineup offers unprecedented precision and productivity.
Falcon employs four corner etch targets to align and detect PCB inner layer deformation to calculate and modify placement. Scratch free handling for all PCB layers of any type of material is ensured. Additionally, PCB manufacturers can use inner layer measurement data to monitor and adjust their processes accordingly, thus enabling Smart Manufacturing.
"Falcon offers the fastest layup system on the market and is optionally available with a fully automatic loading system," said Ramesh Dhokia, Business Unit Director, Ventec Giga Solutions. "With our goal to provide our customers with the best PCB manufacturing equipment available in the industry, we are thrilled to add them to our Ventec Giga Solutions offering. We are excited to showcase our new relationship with Surge Robotic at Productronica 2023 at booth B3/242."
"We aim to leverage Surge Robotics' breakthrough technology and innovative spirit into a competitive advantage within our Ventec Giga Solutions PCB equipment lineup. Their unique machine technology delivers the value and performance our customers need for the future of manufacturing," added Mark Goodwin, COO of Ventec International Group.
Ventec Giga Solutions handles factory design, equipment selection, sales, installation, commissioning, and training on behalf of customers. The division’s competencies and connections with numerous leading equipment suppliers, combined with the Ventec portfolio of high-performance substrate laminates and prepregs, presents a one-stop-shop for PCB manufacturers, OEMs, and manufacturing services companies to quickly establish and rapidly expand their facilities.
Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com.
Ventec Giga Solutions, the equipment division of Ventec International Group, announces that it has been appointed as sales agent and distributor of Taiwanese manufacturer Yeitek's specialized PCB cleaning machines and accessories. The agreement encompasses EMEA, the United Kingdom, and the Americas.
Yeitek cleaning machines and accessories are made to effectively address and prevent FOD contamination to ensure defect-free, cost-efficient PCB production processes. The range of equipment offers single- and double-sided automated cleaning choices that utilize specially formulated adhesive rolls and absorbing rollers to efficiently remove any dust and/or debris.
“This is the beginning of a significant partnership, and I am very excited to be working with Yeitek as we develop our capabilities and equipment offering through Ventec Giga Solutions to deliver a consistently excellent customer experience to current and new customers,” said Ramesh Dhokia, Business Unit Director, Ventec Giga Solutions. “We are thrilled to present our new partnership with Yeitek at Productronica 2023 on booth B3/242, which will take place in Munich from November 14 to 17.”
Mark Goodwin, COO of Ventec International Group added: “The appointment represents a great opportunity for Ventec to expand and support Yeitek’s customer base, whilst at the same time strengthening our one-stop-shop solution for PCB manufacturers, OEMs, and EMS. Yeitek has served customers in the PCB industry for nearly 40 years, and we are proud to have such an important partnership.”
Ventec Giga Solutions handles factory design, equipment selection, sales, installation, commissioning, and training on behalf of customers. The division’s competencies and connections with numerous leading equipment suppliers, combined with the Ventec portfolio of high-performance substrate laminates and prepregs, presents a one-stop-shop for PCB manufacturers, OEMs, and manufacturing services companies to quickly establish and rapidly expand their facilities.
Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com
