-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueIPC APEX EXPO 2025: A Preview
It’s that time again. If you’re going to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2025, we’ll see you there. In the meantime, consider this issue of SMT007 Magazine to be your golden ticket to planning the show.
Technical Resources
Key industry organizations–all with knowledge sharing as a part of their mission–share their technical repositories in this issue of SMT007 Magazine. Where can you find information critical to your work? Odds are, right here.
The Path Ahead
What are you paying the most attention to as we enter 2025? Find out what we learned when we asked that question. Join us as we explore five main themes in the new year.
- Articles
- Columns
Search Console
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
Count On Tools Receives Mexico Technology Award for New Affordable PCB Support
October 25, 2019 | Count On Tools, Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, announces that it was awarded a 2019 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Assembly Tools for its ezLOAD PCB Support System. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 ceremony that took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.
Curt Couch, Vice President of COT, said, “The COT team is extremely grateful and honored to be considered and chosen for this award. This product truly does represent the approach of ‘keeping it simple’ while maintaining quality, efficiency, and sustainability within many PCB assembly and inspection processes. Thanks again to the Mexico Technology Awards and the customers that support COT.”
Count On Tools recognizes the need for more affordable board support options in the electronics manufacturing industry and has delivered an innovative product that is not only easy to set up and install but also environmentally friendly. The ezLOAD system offers industry-leading benefits to electronics manufacturing service (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers (CMs) worldwide.
The ezLOAD system combines the ease of use found in traditional board support pins with the increased capability and enhanced support of larger automated board support systems at a fraction of the cost.
The Mexico Technology Awards acknowledge the latest innovations available in Mexico produced by OEM manufacturing equipment and materials suppliers over the last 12 months.
PCBASupplies distributes Count On Tools’ products throughout North America and Mexico. For more information about Count On Tools’ products and services, or to place an order, visit www.PCBASupplies.com.
About Count On Tools Inc.
Count On Tools Inc., a precision component manufacturer specializing in all aspects of the machining industry, has been setting new performance standards in the SMT pick-and-place nozzle market since 1991. As the ORIGINAL source for high-quality, low-cost vacuum placement nozzles and associated consumables, they have pioneered with world-class development and process engineers that combine to ensure that innovation and competitiveness is applied to all of its extensive product range. The company also stands behind its products 100% with a full warranty. Count On Tools’ products are in use at many of the world's leading electronics manufacturing companies. Proven engineering expertise, coupled with the latest in design and manufacturing technology, has allowed the company to simplify the complexities of the industry and deliver a solution to its customers.
The company also maintains and supports a strong position in the hand tool industry, offering the highest quality hand tools in the world with PB Swiss Tools. These tools complement any and all high-tech environments requiring optimum performance from both their equipment and technicians.
Suggested Items
Technica USA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Electronics Manufacturing
03/13/2025 | Technica USATechnica USA, a leading provider of materials, equipment, installation, and services for the printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication, PCB Assembly, substrates, MEMS, and semiconductor industries, proudly announces its 40th anniversary in 2025.
TCT Circuit Supply and Electra Polymers Announce New Strategic Partnership
03/12/2025 | Electra Polymers LtdTCT Circuit Supply (TCS) is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Electra Polymers, a global leader in advanced specialty polymer products
Scanfil Signs Agreement with Leardal Medical for Malaysian Factory
03/12/2025 | ScanfilLaerdal Medical and Scanfil have signed a framework agreement for manufacturing at Scanfil’s newly acquired Malaysian factory in Johor Bahru. Scanfil announced an investment of EUR 4.3 million in the factory in January to meet its high customer demand.
The Test Connection Inc. Promotes Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC
03/11/2025 | The Test Connection Inc.The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC (TTC-LLC). With her extensive background in operations management, accounting, and customer relations, Melanie brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new role.
Critical Manufacturing to Show You Might Need a New MES for Making Industry 4.0 A Reality at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
03/10/2025 | Critical ManufacturingCritical Manufacturing, a leader in advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, will show visitors to IPC APEX EXPO 2025 that the company’s MES - complete with extensive features specific to the electronics industry - can serve as a true Industry 4.0 platform. Any electronics manufacturer looking to turn its vision of digital transformation from concept into reality should prioritize visiting Critical Manufacturing at ASMPT SMT Booth 1813.