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Explore Superior Rework & Soldering Technology from Kurtz Ersa at EPTECH Toronto
March 7, 2024 | ErsaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is excited to announce its participation alongside Comtree at EPTECH Toronto, scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North. As trusted partners, representatives from Comtree will be on hand to engage with attendees and discuss Ersa's comprehensive range of solutions tailored for the electronics manufacturing industry.
A key highlight of Kurtz Ersa's offerings at EPTECH Toronto is its patented IR rework technology. This groundbreaking technology has earned a reputation for consistently delivering outstanding results, even in the most challenging rework applications. With a proven track record of benefiting countless users worldwide, Ersa's IR rework systems have become synonymous with reliability, efficiency, and unmatched performance. Their remarkable cost-to-performance ratio makes them the preferred choice for electronics manufacturers seeking superior rework solutions.
Visitors to the event can expect to explore a diverse range of Ersa's rework and soldering systems, all of which showcase the brand's signature superiority and adaptability. Kurtz Ersa has set the benchmark for high-end reflow ovens. Notably, the HOTFLOW series boasts impressive energy savings of up to 25 percent, along with a remarkable 20 percent reduction in N2 consumption.
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The Knowledge Base: Mastering the Art of Reworking Circuit Assemblies
01/31/2024 | Mike Konrad -- Column: The Knowledge BaseIn the dynamic realm of electronics manufacturing, the need for reworking circuit assemblies is an inevitable reality. Whether it's correcting defects, upgrading components, or adapting to design changes, the process of rework plays a crucial role in ensuring the functionality and reliability of electronic devices. In this column, we'll delve into the challenges, best practices, types, and reasons for reworking circuit assemblies, and shed light on the intricate world of electronic assembly modification.
Smart Factory Insights: Making Rework a Smart Business Opportunity
01/24/2024 | Michael Ford -- Column: Smart Factory InsightsRework in manufacturing can bring waste, unplanned responses to an error, or too much variation. You also have to retain specialist skills to perform the work. Since rework cannot always be completely eliminated, let’s consider how we can create a new business opportunity.
Rework: A Perspective From the Source
01/17/2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamMaria Mejias and her team at Intel work on the cutting edge of rework techniques. Tasked with characterizing rework processes for Intel’s boards and packages, Maria’s work is on the vanguard. We spoke to Maria about how her team works, what it’s like to be on the cutting edge of rework, and what contract manufacturers should expect.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
01/05/2024 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineThe Christmas and New Year’s holidays made for much-appreciated off-time in the U.S. and Europe, but there was still a lot of good industry reading for all to enjoy. From Happy Holden’s influence on our youngest and brightest to the cost of rework, policy challenges ahead for European PCB and PCBA companies, to new faces in the industry—with some bonus R2-D2 thrown in for good measure—these articles are worth a few minutes of your time. Here are my picks from this past week in industry news and feature articles.
Nolan’s Notes: The Cost of Rework
01/03/2024 | Nolan Johnson -- Column: Nolan's NotesIn this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we visit the rework processes, arguably one of the highest-skilled, highest-pressure jobs on the manufacturing floor. What are the technical challenges? How is the rework job function being changed by new packaging technologies and increasing board densities? When faced with a staffing shortage in rework, how can we remedy the situation? How will the skill sets for rework need to evolve?