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KIC celebrates its 30th year in the electronics industry
Founded in 1977 by Casey Kazmierowicz, KIC entered the electronics industry with the introduction of the first continuous monitoring system for conveyorized furnaces for microcomputers.

Metris acquires X-Tek Group
At the end of 2007, the X-Tek Group, worldwide specialists in microfocus and CT X-ray systems, signed an agreement with Metris for the sale of 100% of the X-Tek stock.

UKEA the latest organisation to sign up to National Electronics Week
The UK Electronics Alliance has confirmed plans to lend its support to National Electronics Week (NEW), the new national show dedicated to the electronics industry.

IPC victory: EPA withdraws proposed changes to TRI forms
As a result of IPC’s comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding their July 2007 TRI Information Collection Request (ICR), the Agency significantly revised its original proposal to add new data elements to TRI forms A and R.

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Tier 2 and Tier 3 EMS companies face increasing pressure from competition in low-cost manufacturing countries to produce assembled boards at lower cost, with increased complexity and to tighter deadlines.Read more...

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JUKI has one of the highest installed base of any pick-and-place machine in the world, currently running at around 19,000 worldwide. Read more...

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NBS is one of the most dynamic medium-sized EMS companies in The United States. Read more...

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SMT nozzle cleaning station eliminates manual cleaning
Etek-Europe Ltd is pleased to announce the release of their latest innovation - the SMT Nozzle Contamination Cleaning Station.

OK International announces European price reductions
OK International Solder StationsOK International has announced a significant restructuring of its European pricing, effectively reducing the purchase price of its soldering and rework equipment and tools by as much as 20%.

Manncorp celebrates San Diego expansion with free feeders for ECM-EXP purchasers
OK International Solder StationsFor a limited time, the machine -- with an Internet price of $37,500 -- will come with a wide assortment of taped, stick and waffle tray feeders at no additional charge.

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