Global SMT & Packaging

Data I/O Corporation, the leading global provider of data provisioning solutions for flash memory, microcontrollers and security ICs, today announced the launch of its completely redesigned website at www.dataio.com.

Fuji Corporation (headquarters: Chiryu, Aichi; Representative Director, President and CEO: Joji Isozumi; hereinafter referred to as “Fuji”) has joined the Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS), established in April 2024.

Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, has introduced a new custom solution designed to support accurate placement of challenging connector components. Part No. 2025-5644 is a custom Yamaha I-Pulse M20 base engineered with an angled 4.66 mm x 10.0 mm vacuum nozzle, developed specifically for reliable placement of Degson terminals (DG103-5.0-XXP-1Y-00R(H)).

Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is proud to announce the launch of the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater (LR2RC) by infinityPV, a compact, modular system designed for high-precision thin-film coating and printing. The LR2RC is engineered for researchers and developers, bridging the gap between laboratory-scale R&D and small pilot-scale production.

Customers recognized Nordson Electronics Solutions for contributions to innovation, supply chain resilience, and sustainability performance Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, was honored to accept the 2025 EM Asia Best Supplier of the Year award at the 21st EM Asia Innovation Awards ceremony held March 27 during Productronica Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

BEST Inc., a leader in electronic component and PCB services, is pleased to announce they have published a tech paper describing techniques for reworking BGA components to ensure quality during the printed circuit board rework process.

KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Huntsville Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, April 28 at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, AL, and the SMTA Atlanta Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, GA. The KYZEN Clean Team will highlight award-winning cleaning chemistry AQUANOX A4618 during both events.

Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, returned from a busy 2026 APEX EXPO, where the company connected with attendees from around the world and highlighted several new and existing technologies across its booth. This year’s event brought in 3,582 attendees, creating solid opportunities for hands-on demos and technical discussions.

Tech Etch, a leading manufacturer of high-reliability flexible circuits, EMI/RFI Shielding, and precision-etched components; announces the commercial availability of its Long Flex Circuits, now production-ready in lengths up to 60 inches. Designed to replace bulky wire harnesses in space-constrained and dynamic environments, Tech Etch’s long flex circuits deliver consistent signal integrity under continuous motion, vibration, and thermal stress.

Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will exhibit at the upcoming SMTA Monterrey Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cintermex, located at Av. Fundidora 501, Colonia Obrera, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.