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Real Time with... SMTAI 2023: BTU International Optimizes New Products and Manufacturing
October 24, 2023 | Real Time with...SMTAIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Nolan Johnson recently interviewed Bob Bouchard from BTU International at the SMTAI 2023 event. There's been a lot of activity at BTU International in the last twelve months, all of it aimed at improving customer cost of ownership, and adding even more robustness to BTU's customer order fulfillment. Listen to the interview to learn more.
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The De Facto Standard: More South Korean Companies Embracing IPC Standards
12/30/2025 | Tina Choi, IPC Korea RepresentativeIn April 2025, the Korean government promoted the active adoption of IPC standards by Korean companies and encouraged their participation in IPC standards development through the following policy tools.
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Supplier Audits—Ensuring Compliance in Global Sourcing
12/17/2025 | Bob Duke -- Column: Global Sourcing SpotlightGlobal sourcing offers companies significant advantages—lower costs, access to specialized skills, and extended market reach. But those benefits come with critical responsibilities. Ensuring that suppliers meet legal, ethical, and environmental standards is no longer optional. It is a core business necessity. This is where supplier audits play a pivotal role.
Real Time with... SMTAI 2025: Advancing PCB Manufacturing with Laser Depaneling from LPKF
11/12/2025 | Real Time with...SMTAIMarcy LaRont and Jake Benz of LPKF discuss the growing interest in laser depaneling technology. Jake introduces the CuttingMaster 2246, a high-power laser that enhances the processing of FR4 substrates.
Henger Microelectronics Expands Global Footprint with Major Equipment Shipment to Southeast Asia
10/31/2025 | HengerHenger Microelectronics has reached a major milestone in its global expansion strategy with the successful shipment of advanced plasma etching and cleaning systems, along with automation equipment, to multiple countries and regions across Southeast Asia. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the company’s international growth and reinforces its position as a leading force in the global plasma equipment industry.
Real Time with... SMTAI 2025: Koh Young's Innovations in SMT Inspection Technology
10/30/2025 | Real Time with...SMTAIJoel Scutchfield discusses his background as well as Koh Young's advancements in inspection technology. The conversation covers various inspection systems, including the flagship Zenith 2 system and recent software upgrades.