Hello, and Welcome to the September Edition of Our Quarterly Newsletter.
As we move further into 2026, electronics assembly and precision manufacturing continue to demand higher yields, tighter tolerances, and smarter automation. Small gains in process control and equipment reliability compound quickly on the production floor, whether that’s catching measurement variation before it skews your inspection data or cutting the false calls that eat into operator time.
This edition brings together technical insight and industry news to help you make those gains: from precision fastening and measurement system reliability, to soldering innovation. We’re also excited to share that Hawker Richardson is now the official PacTech supplier for Australia and New Zealand, and we’ll see you at Land Forces 2026.Ā
Hawker Richardson - Official PacTech Supplier
PacTech develops precision equipment for advanced semiconductor packaging, wafer-level packaging and microelectronics manufacturing.
Australian and New Zealand manufacturers, research organisations and universities now have access to specialist machines for laser soldering, solder ball jetting, wafer bumping, solder ball placement and semiconductor assembly.
AOI Solutions - Yamaha AI Judgement Station
AI visual inspection technology designed to cut Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) operator workload, reduce false calls, and boost line throughput without mitigating human expertise.
For manufacturers, the real benefit of AI in inspection is not only faster judgement at one station, but better data flowing across the entire line. When inspection results connect with traceability and production history, quality management becomes more proactive and less reactive.
The Future of Through-Hole Technology
As SEHO marks 50 years of quality made in Germany, the company continues to invest heavily in the future of through-hole soldering technology. Selective soldering has evolved from a purely machine-focused mechanical process into automated soldering technology driven by software guidance, digital twins, and real-time inspection feedback.
Upcoming Tradeshows
Land Forces
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Solution for Joint Variation
Achieving consistent torque control across variable production batches requires precise process control, which is why Kolverās automatic seating point detection in K-DUCER v42 is a meaningful update for fastening applications.
Measurement System Variation
When investing in a measurement system, accuracy alone isnāt enough. Can you trust the results it gives you? Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) should be a key part of any measurement system evaluation.
