-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueBox Build
One trend is to add box build and final assembly to your product offering. In this issue, we explore the opportunities and risks of adding system assembly to your service portfolio.
IPC APEX EXPO 2024 Pre-show
This month’s issue devotes its pages to a comprehensive preview of the IPC APEX EXPO 2024 event. Whether your role is technical or business, if you're new-to-the-industry or seasoned veteran, you'll find value throughout this program.
Boost Your Sales
Every part of your business can be evaluated as a process, including your sales funnel. Optimizing your selling process requires a coordinated effort between marketing and sales. In this issue, industry experts in marketing and sales offer their best advice on how to boost your sales efforts.
- Articles
- Columns
Search Console
- Links
- Events
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
KYZEN’s Tom Forsythe to Present Industry 4.0 Cleaning Methods at eSMART Factory Conference
April 20, 2018 | KyzenEstimated reading time: 1 minute
KYZEN announces that Tom Forsythe, Executive Vice President, will present during the eSMART Factory Conference, jointly organized by Global SMT & Packaging magazine and SMTA, on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Plug ‘n Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale, California. Forsythe will present the paper entitled, “Applying Industry 4.0 Methods to Electronic Assembly Reflow and Cleaning Process.”
To survive and prosper in today’s economy, leading manufacturers must assemble high-quality products at the lowest possible cost. The total cost of production must take into account the complete product lifecycle including warranty, recalls and repairs. Monitor, track, trace and control systems are an essential element of success in achieving these strategic objectives.
The purpose of this research paper is to present monitoring, tracking and data analytics targeted at the reflow and cleaning process. Sensors strategically placed within the reflow oven and cleaning process capture the conditions that each assembly sees during the cleaning process. Analytics programmed within the system software provides process operators with real-time data outputs for monitoring the operation.
Mr. Forsythe is a globally recognized expert with extensive experience in chemistry and cleaning technology for manufacturing operations. His industry expertise includes aerospace, automotive, electronics and semiconductor areas specifically involved with the application of “green”, high performance cleaning technologies.
Mr. Forsythe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics & Engineering from the US Naval Academy. He is a designated Naval Aviator Helicopter Pilot and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Boston University. Tom has authored and presented technical papers on environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes at prominent national and global forums for more than 25 years. Focused on cleaning technology and applications for the metal finishing electronics industries, he is well known as an active industry supporter through involvement in trade organizations and fostering industry education programs for SMTA, IPC, PMPA, NAM, PMA, APRA, AMT and others.
About KYZEN
KYZEN is a global leader in providing environmentally responsible, RoHS compliant precision cleaning chemistries for industries ranging from electronics and advanced packaging to metal finishing and aerospace applications. Since its founding in 1990, KYZEN’s innovative cleaning technologies, scientific expertise and customer support have been repeatedly recognized with the industry’s most prestigious awards. For more information, visit www.KYZEN.com.
Suggested Items
Book Excerpt: The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to... Factory Analytics
04/24/2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamIn our fast-changing, deeply competitive, and margin-tight industry, factory analytics can be the key to unlocking untapped improvements to guarantee a thriving business. On top of that, electronics manufacturers are facing a tremendous burden to do more with less. If you don't already have a copy of this book, what follows is an excerpt from the introduction chapter of 'The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to... Factory Analytics: Unlocking Efficiency Through Data Insights' to whet your appetite.
Elevating PCB Design Engineering With IPC Programs
04/24/2024 | Cory Blaylock, IPCIn a monumental stride for the electronics manufacturing industry, IPC has successfully championed the recognition of the PCB Design Engineer as an official occupation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This pivotal achievement not only underscores the critical role of PCB design engineers within the technology landscape, but also marks the beginning of a transformative journey toward nurturing a robust, skilled workforce ready to propel our industry into the future.
Winner of The Science Show Rakett 69 Receives Incap Scholarship
04/24/2024 | IncapThe winner of the Rakett 69 science show, Andri Türkson, who stood out as an electronics enthusiast, received a scholarship from Incap Estonia, along with an internship opportunity in Saaremaa.
Alternative Manufacturing Inc. Awarded QML Requalification to IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
04/24/2024 | IPCIPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) requalification to Alternative Manufacturing Inc (AMI).
Boeing's Janene Stinson Earns IPC Excellence in Education Award at IPC APEX EXPO 2024
04/22/2024 | IPCThe IPC Excellence in Education award was presented to Janene Stinson, Boeing, at IPC APEX EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California, in recognition of her significant contributions to workforce development and leadership.