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Panasonic Factory Solutions Welcomes TRI to the PanaCIM Certified Technology Program
August 11, 2015 | Panasonic Factory SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America announced today the addition of TRI (Test Research, Inc.) to the PanaCIM Certified Technology Program.
TRI has supplied high-end test solutions to the electronics assembly industry for over 25 years. The global company includes more than 700 employees and has established offices in the USA, Malaysia, Mainland China, Germany, Japan, Korea, and distribution in over 30 countries. TRI’s market-leading products encompass optical inspection technologies (SPI, pre- and post-reflow AOI, and AXI) and electrical test technologies (MDA and ICT) and associated after-market services.
“TRI solutions align very well with Panasonic Factory Solutions’ portfolio and commitment to being a total solutions provider for “Any Volume Any Mix”. The capability to set up integrated rules between test and electronics assembly solutions promotes the utmost in producing high quality products for customers, and enhancing PanaCIM® with TRI software solutions helps manufacturers achieve high OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency),” said Faisal Pandit, President of Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America.
Jim Lin, TRI Vice President of Sales said, “TRI welcomes cooperation with Panasonic to offer an industry-leading solution for PCB assembly manufacturing. By integrating TRI’s SPI technology with Panasonic’s pick-and-place systems, we continue to deliver highly efficient production solutions that help minimize the cost of quality in any production.”
About Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America
Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, a North American source for electronic assembly equipment (SMT), software, and technical support, provides total business systems solutions for electronic semiconductor and packaging companies in the global marketplace through one provider. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
For additional information: Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America, 1701 Golf Road, Suite 3-1200, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. PFSAmarketing@us.panasonic.com PH: +1.847.637.9600 www.panasonicfa.com
About TRI
TRI offers the most complete product portfolio of Automatic Test and Inspection solutions in the industry. From Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and 3D Automated X-ray Inspection (AXI) systems to Manufacturing Defect Analyzers (MDAs) and In-Circuit Test equipment, TRI provides the most cost-effective solutions to meet a comprehensive range of manufacturing Test and Inspection requirements. Learn more at http://www.tri.com.tw.
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