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4FRONT Solutions Invests in Seica’s PILOT V8 NEXT Flying Probe Tester to Enhance Test Capabilities at DeLand, FL Facility
May 16, 2025 | Seica, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Seica, Inc. is pleased to announce that 4FRONT Solutions has purchased and installed a PILOT V8 NEXT Flying Probe Tester at its electronics manufacturing facility in DeLand, Florida. 4FRONT Solutions, a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with locations in Erie, PA and DeLand, FL, specializes in delivering high-reliability solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Controlsand Transportation industries. 4FRONT Solutions already has a PILOT V8 NEXT system in its Erie, PA facility, further strengthening its test capabilities across multiple locations.
The PILOT V8 NEXT’s vertical, dual-sided architecture enables simultaneous probing on both sides of the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), optimizing efficiency and ensuring comprehensive, accurate test coverage. This dual-sided probing capability significantly enhances productivity while ensuring the high testing standards required for today’s advanced electronics manufacturing.
With this investment, 4FRONT Solutions strengthens its test and quality assurance capabilities, aligning with its mission to provide best-in-class PCB, Cable, and System Level Assembly services to customers who demand the highest levels of reliability.
“We are excited to continue partnering with Seica as we further enhance our manufacturing and test capabilities,” said Mike Sementelli, VP Sales and Marketing at 4FRONT Solutions. “The PILOT V8 NEXT will provide the speed, flexibility, and precision necessary to meet the rigorous demands of high-reliability industries, while also supporting future growth.”
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The New Energy Equation: Collaboration, AI, and the Future of Power Management
12/15/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007The compute power of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing nearly everything it touches, yet the tremendous demand and limited supply have put increasing pressure on energy sources to keep up the pace. Semiconductor fabs and other manufacturing businesses, in particular, must find innovative solutions to optimize their energy use and management. Power may be the hard barrier that will stop all progress if we can't find viable solutions. At SEMICON West, Mark Bidinger, president of commercial and industrial segments at Schneider Electric, shared his insights into this issue and potential solutions.