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At KYZEN, Cleaning is All About Reliability
April 17, 2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Jason Schwartz discusses KYZEN's advanced cleaning solutions for PCB assembly with Dan Beaulieu at APEX EXPO 2026. KYZEN has a 35-year legacy in defluxing, innovative real-time process control, and commitment to ensuring electronic reliability. How KYZEN partners with manufacturers through process audits and lab testing to maintain optimal cleaning standards is part of this conversation.
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