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New Camalot Dispenser Technology to Debut at This Year’s Productronica

ITW EAE, the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of ITW, is pleased to announce two notable option releases for the Camalot Prodigy dispensing system that will debut at Productronica this year.

ITW EAE to Display Latest Advances in Electronics Assembly Equipment at Productronica Show

ITW EAE, the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of ITW will be attending Productronica, November 14-17, 2017 in Munich, Germany. The ITW EAE booth (Hall A4, Booth 554) will be displaying and demonstrating the latest advances in the MPM, Camalot, Electrovert, Vitronics Soltec and Despatch product lines.

Vitronics Soltec Soldering Equipment to be represented by DiversiTech in S. CA, S. NV and Baja, Mexico

ITW EAE, the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of Illinois Tool Works, announces a new partnership agreement with DiversiTech to represent and distribute Vitronics Soltec soldering equipment for the territory of Southern California, Southern Nevada and Baja, Mexico.

Despatch Expands Top Loading Test Oven Line to Meet Requirements of the Oil and Gas Drilling Market

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, June 1, 2017 – Despatch, is expanding its line of PTC top-loading ovens to include a new 48 cubic foot model. These ovens are specifically designed and used for burn-in, qualification testing and calibration of down-hole drilling instruments. With recent advances in technology and a wider range of processes, a larger oven is required which will accommodate larger tools and instrumentation.

Despatch DriTech™ Dryer Granted Patent No. US9589817B2 from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, May 25, 2017 – Despatch, a leading technology and equipment provider for the solar industry, is pleased to announce the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Patent No. US9589817B2 protecting the intellectual property of its DriTech™ Dryer. The dryer already has a large installation base with a proven performance track record.

ITW EAE Suzhou, China Manufacturing Site Receives ISO 9001-2015 Certification

Suzhou, China, May 17, 2017 – ITW EAE, the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of ITW, has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-2015 certification for its Suzhou, China manufacturing site.  ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized Quality Management System and helps organizations to meet the expectations and needs of their customers.

Vitronics Soltec Products Win Two SMT China Vision Awards in Reflow and Selective Soldering Categories

Vitronics Soltec Products Win Two SMT China Vision Awards in Reflow and Selective Soldering Categories

Oosterhout, The Netherlands, May 1, 2017 – ITW EAE’s Vitronics Soltec earned two coveted VA Excellent Awards from the SMT China Vision Awards at the recent NEPCON China exposition and conference in Shanghai. The CATHOX™ Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer was recognized in the Reflow Soldering category and the ZEVAm took the prize in the Selective Soldering category.

ITW EAE Camdenton Missouri Manufacturing Site Receives ISO 9001-2015 Certification

Camdenton, Missouri, USA, March 30, 2017 – ITW EAE, the Electronic Assembly Equipment division of ITW, has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-2015 certification for its Camdenton, Missouri manufacturing site.

Despatch Split-Zone™ Oxidation Oven Granted Patent No. 9,598,795 from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, March 30, 2017 – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issue Patent No. 9,598,795 protecting Despatch Split-Zone™ Oxidation technology.

Vitronics Soltec Receives Award for Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer Technology in Reflow Soldering System

Oosterhout, The Netherlands, February 21, 2017 – ITW EAE’s Vitronics Soltec was honored with a New Product Introduction award during the IPC APEX Expo at the San Diego Convention Center. The award, presented by Circuits Assembly and Printed Circuit Design and Fab, was in recognition of the CATHOX™ Catalytic Thermal Oxidizer used in the Centurion Reflow Soldering System. An independent panel of practicing industry engineers selected the recipients for this 10th annual award for electronics assembly equipment, materials, software, and PCB fabrication.