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Libra Industries Boosts SMT and Electronics Manufacturing Capabilities in Dallas, Texas
May 6, 2025 | Libra IndustriesEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Libra Industries is excited to announce the latest upgrades to its surface mount technology (SMT) capabilities at its Dallas, Texas facility. These enhancements are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industries such as aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing, reinforcing Libra’s dedication to high-quality, high-volume electronics production.
New equipment at the Dallas facility includes:
- JUKI G-Titan Screen Printer: Delivers precise solder paste application and stencil aperture inspection, ensuring superior soldering results.
- Omron VP9000 3D SPI Equipment: Provides detailed, highly accurate solder paste volume analysis, reducing defects and improving reliability.
- JUKI LX-8 Placement Machines (x3): Capable of placing components with exceptional speed (up to 105,000 CPH) and precision, ideal for quick production runs.
- Heller 1826 MK5 Reflow Oven: Nitrogen-capable, ensuring consistent thermal profiles for soldering.
- Omron VT-S730 3D AOI: Uses advanced 3D imaging and multi-optical cameras to ensure IPC-compliant process monitoring and defect detection.
“Our investment in these advanced systems reflects Libra’s commitment to staying ahead of industry standards and delivering unparalleled value to our customers,” said Cory McMaster, GM of Libra Industries Dallas facility. “With enhanced capabilities, the Dallas facility is better equipped to meet growing demand for high-mix, low- and high-volume projects, all while maintaining precision and quality.”
The Dallas facility is a hub for electronics manufacturing, offering conformal coating, cable assembly, and final box build assembly alongside advanced testing capabilities. Its comprehensive trace, track, and control systems ensure complete visibility and quality assurance throughout production.
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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
03/22/2024 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007This week's news feed contains a bunch of big money items, as well as some interesting industrial and technology puzzles to be solved. There’s even some down-home people news from the Dallas SMTA conference held this week. Don’t overlook the latest issue of PCB007 Magazine, either. The topic is sustainability, which is becoming an ecosystem of its own.
SMTA Dallas 2024 Photo Gallery
03/20/2024 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineThis year marked the 21st SMTA Dallas in Plano, Texas. Having sold out their booth space once again, the Dallas electronics business community showed up with lots of energy and ready to do business. SMTA Dallas has grown from a small chapter event to one that is now on its 3rd venue and pushing the envelope on SMTA’s 100-exhibitor rule. Industry veteran Gary Tanel, SMTA Director of Membership and Dallas’ event manager, has a lot to be proud of.
SMTA Dallas 2024 Happening Today
03/19/2024 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineThis year marks 21 years of SMTA Dallas. The show is happening today, March 19, at the Plano Events Center, with just over 100 booths. As the show was being set up yesterday, Marcy LaRont sat down with Gary Tanel, show organizer and director of membership, to discuss the show's growth, selling out (again) this year, and how professional associations with this type of volunteer work and industry involvement are important. Stay tuned for more coverage this week on SMTA Dallas 2024.
ROCKA Solutions to Exhibit Premier Products at SMTA Dallas & Houston Expo & Tech Forums
02/20/2024 | ROCKA SolutionsROCKA Solutions is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Dallas and SMTA Houston Expo & Tech Forums. The SMTA Dallas event will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Plano Event Center, followed by the Houston Expo on Tuesday, March 30, 2024 at the Stafford Centre.