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ZDI Announces Westak Circuits Aquisition of Tagarno Digital Microscopes
June 6, 2022 | Zero Defects InternationalEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Zero Defects International [ZDI] has announced the acquisition by Westak Circuits of four state-of-the-art Tagarno digital microscopes for utilization in their printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facilities located in Sunnyvale, California and Forest Grove, Oregon. These microscopes enable many inspection scenarios and will substantially enhance operator performance.
Louis George, Chief Operating Officer, mentioned selection factors including technical capabilities and equipment reliability, but also the importance placed upon ZDI's well known reputation for technical service and support. ZDI President, Michaela Brody, expressed appreciation for Westak's selection in the context of a highly competitive environment for this type of equipment.
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Beyond the Board: How a Diminished Supplier Base Affects Complex PCB Manufacturing Readiness in Defense
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BTU Appoints Performance Technologies Group as Exclusive Representative in Tri-State Region
04/08/2026 | BTU International, Inc.BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, announced that Performance Technologies Group, Inc. (PTG) has been appointed as its exclusive manufacturers’ representative for New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania, effective March 20, 2026.
SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Reached $135 Billion in 2025, Up 15% YoY
04/08/2026 | SEMIWorldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 15% to $135.1 billion in 2025 from $117.1 billion in 2024, driven by continued investment in advanced logic, memory, and AI-related capacity expansion, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, reported.