In issue 6/2023, we reported a lot about SMTconnect. However, we did not include enough impressions and snapshots of the trade fair. We are now making up for this - and would like to thank the many exhibitors who welcomed us to their stands. We were delighted to talk to them about the trade fair, the industry and the latest developments - thank you very much.
Kjetstut Gilis-Siek (Elhurt EMS) reported on his company's creative approach to the ongoing component shortage
Hagen Stein from xyztec presented the Sigma and Sigma MAG bond testers (with magazine dealer for automated lead frame tests)
Miriam Seidl (F&S Bondtec) during her presentation on 'Women and machines: best practice experiences with a high proportion of women in mechanical engineering', which was created in cooperation with the VDMA
There was a good atmosphere at the ASSCON stand
PLUS also played its part in the SMTconnect forum: Editor-in-chief Markolf Hoffmann reported on his research into the shortage of skilled workers (see issue 5/23)
The 'CuttingMaster 3000' is proudly demonstrated at LPKF
There was a lot more going on at the power electronics trade fair (PCIM Europe), which took place at the same time. No wonder: power electronics is in vogue
Frank Sommer, Florian Strohmayer both Nordson SELECT and Uwe Geisler smartTec with the SELECT Synchro, 2.5 m of concentrated synchronous motion technology - it drastically shortens the conveying time and increases throughput by 20-40% for most applications
Michael Lindenberger, Inventec, provided information about his company and its portfolio as a supplier of soldering, cleaning and coating materials for electronics, semiconductor and industrial applications
