DISTRON First in U.S. to Deploy Keiron LIFT Precision Printing

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DISTRON CORPORATION, a leading U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturer, has today announced a strategic partnership with Keiron Printing Technologies that positions DISTRON as the first company in North America to deploy Keiron’s industrial HF2 LIFT-based precision solder paste printer.

This investment represents a major step in DISTRON’s ongoing commitment to advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainable production within the U.S. electronics supply chain. By adopting Keiron’s LIFT technology, DISTRON is eliminating traditional constraints associated with stencil-based printing while gaining unmatched precision, flexibility, and speed across prototyping and production.

Key advantages of the LIFT platform include:

• Digital, non-contact solder paste deposition with exceptional accuracy
• Zero tooling and zero material waste
• Faster NPI cycles and accelerated time-to-market
• Superior performance for fine-pitch, high-density, and complex assemblies
• Enhanced support for reshoring and domestic manufacturing initiatives

“This investment reinforces DISTRON’s position as a technology leader in the U.S. EMS market,” said Robert H. Donovan, CEO of DISTRON Corporation. “Keiron’s LIFT platform allows us to respond faster, manufacture smarter, and deliver the precision our customers increasingly expect.”

Keiron’s expansion into North America through Keiron Technologies USA provides DISTRON with direct access to global innovation while strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities. “DISTRON’s leadership and technical vision make them the ideal partner for introducing LIFT technology to the U.S. market,” said Brian Duffey, President of Keiron Technologies USA. “Their commitment to innovation sets a powerful example for the industry.”

“DISTRON’s early adoption demonstrates what is possible when manufacturers embrace fully digital production,” added Paul Rooimans, CEO of Keiron Printing Technologies. “This installation marks a defining moment for advanced electronics manufacturing in North America.”

With this deployment, DISTRON establishes a new benchmark for precision, sustainability, and agility in U.S. electronics manufacturing—reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for customers seeking next-generation assembly solutions.