PARAMOUNT, CA – Excellon has recently completed the installation of a COBRA-II Hybrid Laser System at Accurate Circuit Engineering, of Santa Ana, California.
James Hofer, General Manager at Accurate Circuit Engineering (ACE), comments:
“ACE provides cutting edge technology prototype PCBs and as such we need cutting edge technology. The Cobra-II brings a suite of laser drilling, milling and skiving advantages that no other unit we evaluated could compare with. Further, the support we get from Excellon is like no other. Though we evaluated multiple manufacturers of laser drilling systems it came as no surprise that Excellon performed better and allowed us the flexibility to do what we do best, high technology faster and better than the rest.”
Accurate Circuit Engineering (ACE) is a high technology, quick turn prototype PCB manufacturer specializing in RF, microwave, high-speed and antenna designs. In our Santa Ana based facility ACE can build a Multilayer PCB in as little as 24 hours. ACE is AS9100, ITAR Mil-PRF-31032 and D0D 2345 certified.
Mike Sparidaens, Vice President of Sales at Excellon, shared his comments:
“The COBRA-II Hybrid Laser System and can handle the most challenging rigid and flexible circuit board designs. The system is well known worldwide for its capability and reliability. We have enjoyed working with Accurate Circuit Engineering for many years and are very excited to have installed a laser system at their facility.”
Excellon, a U.S. based company, is recognized worldwide as a leader in installed PCB drilling systems with products ranging from single and multiple station mechanical drilling machines to hybrid laser precision via formation and routing systems. To meet increasing production volume, Excellon has opened a new manufacturing facility in Paramount, California, USA.
WASHINGTON DC – Effective May 1, 2023, Nathan Edwards will transition into the role of executive director of the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE). Currently serving as director of government development, Edwards will replace Chris Peters who will continue with the organization as a senior advisor, providing continuity and focus on special projects.
As executive director of USPAE, Edwards will be responsible for establishing and growing the organization to help ensure the U.S. Government has access to trusted, secure, and resilient electronics supply chains. One of the organization’s signature programs is the $42 million Defense Electronics Consortium, which provides a contract vehicle for the Department of Defense (DoD) to work on electronics-related challenges with trusted partners in industry and academia, including small and medium-sized innovators that typically do not do business with DoD.
Edwards joined USPAE in August 2022 after being highly recommended by several members of the electronics manufacturing community. He has significant electronics expertise stemming from an impressive academic record and valuable experience in commercial and government environments. Much of that experience involves security of microelectronics and hardware systems, including five patents for the protection of embedded technologies. Edwards’s previous employers have ranged from Medtronic and Boeing to Sandia National Laboratories. He also has supported the Trusted and Assured Microelectronics program under the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
“Nathan’s electronics expertise and experience in both commercial and government segments make him ideally suited to continue the growth of USPAE,” said board member and retired Navy Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney. “Chris has done a superb job as founding director and we’re grateful that he will help transition Nathan into this leadership role.”
Adds John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO and USPAE board member, “We’re fortunate to have both Nathan and Chris as part of the USPAE leadership team. “Nathan knows the U.S. Government customer well, including the Department of Defense, and has substantial technical expertise. His work at USPAE will help us bridge the gap between industry capabilities and the governments’ needs for electronics that support our national and economic security. Chris’s extensive experience in driving the innovation and adoption of solutions throughout manufacturing supply chains has helped connect the electronics industry and government.”
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Waltham, Mass., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM, “Nano Dimension” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics (“AME”) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) 3D printers, today announced several notable milestones relating to its growing micro additive manufacturing (“Micro-AM”) business, which includes the launching of its next-generation system, additional materials, and a new strategic customer - The Technology House (“TTH”). The systems, materials, and customer can be seen at RAPID + TCT, the largest North American additive manufacturing conference, that takes place in Chicago, Illinois, USA in May 2-4.
The suite of announcements comes out of Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Group, which focuses on high-precision additive manufacturing and complements the Company’s long-history in 3D printing electronics solutions.
Nano Dimension will have several products on display including its newest Micro-AM system in its Giga line, along with its Tera line. Both systems are capable of micron-level resolution that is valued by OEMs, micro-manufacturers, and research and development centers. The Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology that underpins these systems enables the critical advantages of additive manufacturing; namely rapid prototyping, high-mix-low-volume production, IP security, and a minimal environmental footprint. The Giga line is designed for prototyping, while the Tera line is used for higher volume production. In having different systems with different use cases, customers are sure to find the system that best suits their strategic needs.
The Company is also debuting three new materials with various capabilities that will open up more application sets. The materials include: a durable versatile acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) like material that enables strong structural integrity; an advanced material that is rigid and transparent and can be produced with a high level of accuracy; and a composite ceramic-loaded material with upgraded properties that offers high-wear resistance for demanding applications. As an indication of Nano Dimension’s growing momentum in Micro-AM, TTH, a leading digital manufacturer and recent customer of Nano Dimension, will also be present at the event. TTH is a leader in design-to-manufacturing with a range of fabrication capabilities for industrial-level customers. TTH has been a close partner of Nano Dimension in the development of its systems.
Dale S. Baker, President of Nano Dimension-Americas and Head of Worldwide Sales & Marketing, stated, “We are excited to share several points that highlight the successes we are making in customer traction and R&D. Firstly, we are thrilled that TTH has chosen Nano Dimension as a key provider in their advanced manufacturing capabilities. We are also looking forward to sharing our newest system and materials with the industry. So much of additive manufacturing comes down to materials, and what we will showcase will certainly open up new possibilities.” Rapid + TCT participants who visit Booth 2424 will also see the DragonFly® IV AME system, the leader in additively manufactured electronics (AME) to produce electronic components; the Admaflex 300, an innovator in DLP for ceramic and metal industrial parts; and the Atlas® Software Suite that controls market leading printing systems used worldwide in additive manufacturing applications.
About Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension’s (Nasdaq: NNDM) vision is to disrupt electronics and mechanical manufacturing with an environmentally friendly & economically efficient electronics and precision additive manufacturing Industry 4.0 solution - transforming digital designs into functioning electronic and mechanical devices - on demand, anytime, anywhere. Nano Dimension’s strategy is driven by the application of deep learning-based AI to drive improvements in manufacturing capabilities by using self-learning & self-improving systems, along with the management of a distributed manufacturing network via the cloud. Nano Dimension serves over 2,000 customers across vertical target markets such as aerospace & defense, advanced automotive, high-tech industrial, specialty medical technology, R&D, and academia. The company designs and makes Additive Electronics and Additive Manufacturing 3D printing machines and consumable materials. Additive Electronics are manufacturing machines that enable the design and development of High-Performance-Electronic-Devices (Hi-PED®s). Additive Manufacturing includes manufacturing solutions for production of metal, ceramic, and specialty polymers-based applications - from millimeters to several centimeters in size with micron precision. Through the integration of its portfolio of products, Nano Dimension is offering the advantages of rapid prototyping, high-mix-low-volume production, IP security, minimal environmental footprint, and design-for-manufacturing capabilities, which is all unleashed with the limitless possibilities of additive manufacturing. For more information, please visit www.nano-di.com.
Mulino, OR April 26, 2023 - Sunstone Circuits, a leading provider of printed circuit board (PCB) solutions, announced today that it will exhibit at PCB East 2023, taking place on May 10th at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center in Massachusetts.
PCB East is a premier industry event for professionals involved in PCB design and manufacturing, offering a comprehensive conference program and an exhibition showcasing the latest technology and services in the field.
"We are thrilled to be exhibiting at PCB East 2023," said Matt Stevenson, Sunstone Circuits' Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "This event is a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest advancements in PCB manufacturing and connect with other industry professionals."
At the exhibition, Sunstone Circuits will showcase its full range of PCB solutions, including standard and custom PCBs, quick-turn PCBs, and advanced PCB technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Sunstone’s knowledgeable staff and learn more about the company’s capabilities and services. They can be found at booth 207 near their assembly partner, Screaming Circuits, in booth 211.
Sunstone Circuits® is an established leader in providing innovative and reliable printed circuit board (PCB) solutions for the electronic design industry. Since 1972, Sunstone Circuits has delivered high quality, on-time PCBs and is committed to improving the prototyping through production processes for the design engineer from quote to delivery. With white-glove support, Sunstone Circuits provides unparalleled customer service and leads the industry with over 99% on-time delivery. For more information, please visit www.sunstone.com.
RÖDERMARK, GERMANY – A new A-RMXY2-60S-CCD from Schmoll Maschinen GmbH has been installed at Ilfa's manufacturing facility in Hanover.
With its new Schmoll unit, the company will realise high-precision depth milling with a tolerance of +/- 5 µm. A high-resolution CCD camera is used for optical registration, which automatically detects a wide variety of surfaces such as copper, tin or gold.
The system has an automatic loading and unloading system, and the drilling and milling machine performs its tasks autonomously – up to 10 different product configurations can be run. The drilling or milling depth is controlled by an integrated measuring system in the Z-axis motor.
"Thanks to the high precision in depth milling, the machine supports us specifically on our technological growth course, which envisages investments in the double-digit millions for the Hanover location. In the first step, the drilling and milling machine will support us in the production of printed circuit boards for sensitive medical technology," the company writes in the press release.
PITTSBURGH – Deepening its commitment to democratizing simulation, Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced the launch of the Ansys Developer portal to make tools for developers more accessible —the new digital space will better enable the Ansys ecosystem and connect users and Ansys experts in all areas of simulation.
The Ansys Developer portal brings together developer tools from the entire Ansys portfolio into a single hub with documentation, examples, guides, and use cases. The portal equips users to accelerate their work by extending simulation workflows across the Ansys portfolio. It also includes a community forum for customers, partners, and internal developers to collaborate, share ideas, ask questions, and suggest features while providing direct access to open-source initiatives like the PyAnsys project Python libraries.
Ansys is committed to providing customers with the tools needed to speed innovation and achieve goals. By simplifying and streamlining the availability of this set of resources, Ansys is enabling engineers, architects, and developers to better design new solutions for automating repetitive and complex simulations and workflows across physics and engineering domains. Facilitating access to these resources through the portal will significantly reduce the time required to complete tasks and minimize the potential for errors. The portal is a key foundation for building new solutions in simulation, including those used to train artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models.
Customers across all industries will benefit from the tools and support provided by the Ansys Developer portal. For example, Danfoss, a market-leading company delivering an extensive range of products and solutions across three business segments, is focused on empowering its customers to decarbonize through energy efficiency, machine productivity, low emissions, and electrification.
"Ansys' robust ecosystem of developer tools empowers our engineers to automate shared workflows, combine different tools, and democratize simulation for all team members to use," said Jakob Harming, a lead system simulation engineer at Danfoss. "Having access to Ansys tools provides us with a common framework to easily create apps, set up and run simulations, and create reports. Additionally, having to learn only Python is a huge advantage since most graduates have a basic understanding of it."
"The Ansys Developer portal will bring our developer tools and enablement together, into a single environment for collaboration, shared learning, and innovation," said Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of products at Ansys. "With this platform, we can grow and nurture Ansys' developer ecosystem and greatly improve the experience by providing easier access to relevant tools, resources, and technical support."
To learn more, visit the Ansys Developer portal.