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Process Control in Solder and Reflow
Interview by Nolan Johnson | I-CONNECT007 Nolan Johnson speaks with KIC’s Miles Moreau to get his perspective on topics such as wave process inspection (WPI), wave solder, and vacuum reflow, and how they will fit into Industry 4.0 and smart…
KIC’s Ecosystem: Solutions to Your Thermal Reflow Problems
By David Wilson, Competitive Edge Solutions LLC In the sales world it’s advantageous to carry products that are understandable, impactful and easy to use. Customers appreciate this type of performance in products and in sales. KIC and its ecosystem of…
Reflow Your Solder and Your Data for Industry 4.0
I-Connect007 Managing Editor Nolan Johnson recently spoke with KIC President and Founder Phil Kazmierowicz and Manager of Applications and Sales MB “Marybeth” Allen as they each transitioned into new roles in the KIC leadership team. The conversation ultimately turned to…
What the Heck do These Fancy Industry 4.0 Technologies Actually do for Me?
By KIC Introduction One reason the Industry 4.0 / Smart factory technology trend in electronics manufacturing is moving slowly is due to developers like us not having done a good job demonstrating the concrete impact on users, along with the…
How We Won the Regional Competition at Calsonic for Reflow Quality and Cost Improvements
By Rod Sampson, Process Engineer Calsonic Kansei is a multinational automotive parts manufacturer with its own branded OEM products. Recently, the company was acquired by the private equity firm KKR, and it is poised for dynamic global outreach. The company’s…
All in the Family: Family Businesses of the Electronics Industry
KIC is a specialist in production of automated thermal process tools and systems for reflow, wave, curing, and semiconductor thermal processes. Founded in 1977 by Casey Kazmierowicz, the company’s original purpose was to monitor 1,832°F (1,000°C) conveyor ovens. Over the…
Connectivity for Improved Utilization and Quality
M2M communication for continuous monitoring and support Connectivity for Improved Utilization and Quality With the accelerated pace of Industry 4.0 and smart PCB manufacturing implementation in electronics manufacturing, process engineers and production managers need more tools and solutions to analyze…
Tips for Auditors Looking for Industry 4.0 Ready EMS Partners
By MB Allen, KIC Industry 4.0 Over the last few years I’ve talked to many people about Industry 4.0: the trend, the challenges, the hype, and more recently, the reality. We finally appear to be in a phase where, while…
How the Factory Ecosystem Positively Drives Exponential Value
How the Factory Ecosystem Positively Drives Exponential Value By Freddie Chan, KIC We have all learned that synergy means 2 + 2 = 5. This is an old cliché but in today’s factories the output must far exceed the accumulative…
The Soldering Corner with Shantanu Joshi of KOKI
The Soldering Corner with Shantanu Joshi of KOKI The Soldering Corner provides expert recommendations to common soldering problems and new industry trends. Actionable solutions are based on everyday experiences with hundreds of electronics assemblers. Problem: Eliminate Non-wetting and De-wetting De-wetting…