Hawker Richardson Appointed Official PacTech Supplier for Australia & New Zealand
Hawker Richardson Supplies PacTech Semiconductor Packaging Equipment Across Australia and New Zealand Hawker Richardson Appointed Official PacTech Supplier for advanced semiconductor packaging equipment across Australia and New Zealand, giving local manufacturers, research organisations and universities access to specialist machines for laser soldering, solder ball jetting, wafer bumping, solder ball placement and semiconductor assembly. PacTech develops […]
AI AOI Solutions: Yamaha AI Judgement Station Eases Operator Workload in SMT Production
Australian SMT manufacturers facing tight labour markets and rising quality demands now have a powerful ally in AI visual inspection technology. Yamaha’s AI Judgement Station , integrated within the YSUP Smart Factory ecosystem is designed to cut Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) operator workload, reduce false calls, and boost line throughput without sacrificing human expertise. How AI […]
Yamaha Boosts SMT Software for First-Time-Right Solder Paste Printing
Yamaha has added an automated print-parameter “co‑pilot” to YSUP that helps lines get stable solder paste printing on the first run of every new PCB, with less trial-and-error and dependence on the resident printing process expert. New software features Print Param Decision Assist: Automatically reads the PCB board file on program load and calculates optimal […]
Hawker Richardson Brings PDR’s Industry-Leading IR Rework Systems to Australia and New Zealand
PDR announces Hawker Richardson as their exclusive supplier of PDR Focused IR Rework Systems products for Australia and New Zealand. This partnership brings world-leading infrared rework technology to the region’s electronics manufacturing and repair sectors. PDR, a pioneer in focused infrared rework (IR) technology since 1985, has established itself as the industry standard with over […]
Productronica 2025: Key Innovations from Our Supplier Partners
In November 2025, the Hawker Richardson team travelled to Munich to attend Productronica — the world’s leading trade fair for electronics development and production. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Productronica once again showcased the technologies shaping the future of PCB assembly, automation, inspection, and factory intelligence. With over 1,600 exhibitors from around the world, […]
15% Off Select Vision Engineering Products – Ends January 2026
For a limited time, enjoy 15% off a wide range of Vision Engineering inspection and measurement systems.These world-leading solutions are known for their exceptional ergonomics, high-performance optics and versatility across industrial, medical, precision engineering and electronics applications. Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment or expanding your inspection and measurement capabilities, this is the perfect opportunity to […]
Hawker Richardson Proud Silver Sponsor of ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2025
November, 2025 Hawker Richardson is proud to announce its Silver Sponsorship of the ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 2025, supporting the recognition of exceptional emerging talent in Australia’s defence industry. Congratulations to all the finalists who’ve been announced for this year’s awards. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional professional excellence, leadership, community involvement, and resilience in […]
Solderstar Release 2 New Tools For Vapour Phase Reflow At Productronica 2025
Vapour phase soldering delivers exceptional thermal transfer and uniform heating, but verifying process performance has historically been time-consuming, inconsistent, and difficult to reproduce. Solderstar now addresses these challenges with two complementary solutions, the VP10 Thermal Profiler and the VP Shuttle (Vapour Shuttle) Verification Fixture, offering manufacturers a unified, connected system verifying both the machine and […]
Yamaha Presents New Ways to Improve Surface-Mount Performance at Productronica 2025
Yamaha Robotics’ booth 323/A3 to highlight productivity-boosting software, new entry-level printer, and flexible new head and feeders for mounting large and odd-form parts. Yamaha presents new ways to improve surface-mount performance by bringing innovations that boost flexibility, speed, and efficiency in surface-mount assembly to Productronica 2025 in Munich this November. The booth’s main display areas […]
15% Off Vision Engineering Products – Ends August 2025
For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off a wide selection of Vision Engineering inspection and measurement systems – renowned for their ergonomic design, high-performance optics, and versatility across industries. Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or expanding your capabilities, this promotion is your opportunity to invest in smarter, more comfortable, and more precise equipment […]