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KIC Is Revolutionizing Thermal Process Management with Heat to Data Solutions – Learn More at SMTA International
September 5, 2023 | KICEstimated reading time: 1 minute

KIC is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at SMTA International 2023, scheduled to take place Oct. 10-11, 2023 at the Minneapolis Convention center in Minneapolis, MN. The KIC team will be discussing the company’s revolutionary Heat to DataTM solutions in booth 1512, offering unmatched accuracy and expert support from the industry’s leading thermal process authorities.
With an unwavering focus on accuracy and innovation, KIC’s comprehensive ecosystem covers all aspects of electronics assembly and semiconductor packaging thermal processes. The inventors of automatic profiling and real-time process inspection with RPI and WPI for reflow, cure and wave processes, KIC has consistently pushed the boundaries of thermal process technology.
KIC’s commitment to innovation continues with their latest advancement, HTI – Heat Transfer Index, the ultimate tool for machine performance tracking. KIC's Heat to Data philosophy transforms thermal energy into actionable insights, empowering manufacturers to optimize thermal processes with precision.
With over 45 years of experience in automated process data collection, KIC boasts a global network of service and application experts stationed in every region. This ensures that KIC’s customers receive exceptional support and knowledge from thermal process professionals who understand the intricacies of the industry.
KIC's dedication to providing the most reliable, accurate, and innovative solutions for electronics manufacturing thermal process challenges is reflected in their track record of more than 28,000 systems deployed worldwide. KIC is at the forefront of turning Heat to Data, offering transformative insights that drive operational excellence.
The KIC team looks forward to meeting with attendees to experience firsthand the transformative capabilities of Heat to Data solutions. Experts will be available to provide insights, answer inquiries, and demonstrate how KIC's innovations can optimize thermal processes and drive operational excellence.
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