-
-
News
News Highlights
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current Issue
Spotlight on North America
A North America spotlight exploring tariffs, reshoring, AI demand, and supply chain challenges. Plus, insights on cybersecurity, workforce development, and the evolving role of U.S. electronics manufacturing.
Wire Harness Solutions
Explore what’s shaping wire harness manufacturing, and how new solutions are helping companies streamline operations and better support EMS providers. Take a closer look at what’s driving the shift.
Spotlight on Europe
As Europe’s defense priorities grow and supply chains are reassessed, industry and policymakers are pushing to rebuild regional capability. This issue explores how Europe is reshaping its electronics ecosystem for a more resilient future.
- Articles
- Columns
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
Naprotek Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities with Seica Flying Probe
September 12, 2023 | Naprotek LLCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Naprotek, LLC., a leading provider of high-reliability, quick-turn electronics manufacturing, announced the strategic addition of Seica's Pilot V8 Next Flying Probe to their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
The acquisition of the Seica Pilot V8 Next Flying Probe is a testament to Naprotek's commitment to innovation and excellence in electronics manufacturing. This cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize the testing and quality control processes, ensuring that Naprotek continues to meet and exceed the stringent demands of its diverse customer base.
Larry Morrissey, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Naprotek, highlighted the significance of this addition: "The addition of the flying probe represents a substantial leap forward in our testing capabilities. It enhances our agility in identifying and rectifying issues, ultimately resulting in quicker turnaround times and even higher quality standards."
The Seica Pilot V8 Next Flying Probe boasts a vertical architecture that enables probing of both sides of the Unit Under Test (UUT) simultaneously. This breakthrough design enhances test throughput and flexibility while ensuring fast, precise, reliable, and repeatable probing. With capabilities ranging from In-Circuit tests to LED tests, this flying probe system empowers Naprotek to maintain the highest quality standards across its product offerings.
This strategic move further solidifies Naprotek as a provider of cutting-edge electronics technology solutions tailored to high-reliability applications, ensuring that their customers receive unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to meet their specific requirements.
Testimonial
"Your magazines are a great platform for people to exchange knowledge. Thank you for the work that you do."
Simon Khesin - Schmoll MaschinenSuggested Items
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
05/08/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007This week, I’ve selected some outstanding interviews that you’ll want to take note of. First, is a roundtable discussion featuring three dynamic industry cybersecurity experts. Please watch this important discussion that affects us all. Following that, I spotlight the IPC-2581 Consortium, which explains why IPC-2581 is the standard to replace Gerber data for manufacturing. Next, I am including my interview with PCBAA and AAM, who collaborated to release a short documentary on U.S. PCB manufacturing.
Global Electronics Association to Testify at the Office of the US Trade Representative Panel on Section 301 Structural Excess Capacity
05/08/2026 | Global Electronics AssociationChris Mitchell, Vice President for Global Government Relations at the Global Electronics Association, will testify before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Panel on Section 301 Structural Excess Capacity on Friday, May 8.
Kimball Electronics Reports Q3 Results With Double-Digit Sequential Medical Sales Growth
05/07/2026 | Kimball ElectronicsKimball Electronics, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Karen McConnell
05/07/2026 | Dan Feinberg, I-Connect007In 2021, Karen McConnell was awarded the Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame award in recognition of her contributions to the Association and the electronics industry. As a senior staff member and CAD/CAM engineer at Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services, her primary responsibility was to develop a common, shared EDM (Electronic Document Management) library to support the electrical and PCB design tool initiatives across Northrop Grumman Mission Systems.
IMI Reports Stronger Performance and Return to Profitability in 2025
05/06/2026 | IMIIntegrated Microelectronics, Inc. (IMI) reported a significantly improved performance in 2025, reflecting the positive results of its multi year transformation focused on operational efficiency, portfolio optimization, and strengthening core capabilities.