by KIC | Apr 25, 2018 | Magazine Articles
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 performance of each machine to stay...
by KIC | Jan 22, 2018 | Magazine Articles
Where the ‘Industry 4.0’ Rubber Meets the Road By Bjorn Dahle, KIC President When we first discussed Industry 4.0 four or five years ago it really was all talk. Even three years ago a lot of manufacturers didn’t really know how it impacted them and most vendors were...
by KIC | Jan 22, 2018 | Magazine Articles
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:...
by KIC | Dec 15, 2017 | Magazine Articles
Machine Optimization: Is it Artificial Intelligence? By Bjorn Dahle, President, KIC Whether we hype it and call it artificial intelligence (AI) or the more modest “machine optimization,” reflow oven optimization software is a great example of a smart...
by KIC | Dec 15, 2017 | Magazine Articles
As with any new product, there was a learning curve for KIC when the reflow and thermal process control company developed its latest profiler. The usual punch list of technical obstacles had to be overcome before the technology could hit the market. KIC sought help...
by KIC | Jul 11, 2017 | Magazine Articles
What Does Industry 4.0 Actually Deliver Today? Example Reflow. By Vitor Barros, KIC Europe Industry 4.0 is one of the most exciting developments in the manufacturing industry in decades. It promises vast improvements for both manufacturers and their customers. For...
