Established in 2017 by electronics experts and industry leaders, Panatek CO. has rapidly become a market leader in manufacturing technologies, serving clients in Egypt, Africa, and Arab countries. Specializing in automatic production lines, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Through Hole Assembly (THT), PCB Fabrication, and more, Panatek is known for providing turnkey solutions and unparalleled technical service and support.

Prey’s Universal Product Inspector (UPI) marks a significant advancement in automated inspection technology. Addressing the need for final inspection in various industries, where human inspection is traditionally implemented, the UPI ensures repeatability, flexibility, and accuracy.

Key Features and Upgrades of Prey’s UPI:

1. Dual Camera Capture System: Simultaneously captures both top and bottom sides of any object, offering instantaneous inspection within sub-4 seconds.
2. Prey Inspector Software: Intuitive software designed in-house for a user-friendly experience, facilitating ease of navigation for operators and programmers.
3. Universal Carrier Mounting and Design: Customizable base tray allows customers to create their own carriers for mounting products, ensuring the UPI’s universal applicability.

“We are thrilled to have Panatek CO. as our exclusive sales representative in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Panatek’s dedication to excellence and their vast experience in delivering top-notch manufacturing solutions make them an ideal partner for us,” commented David Erskine, Managing Director, Prey by Detech. “Together, we look forward to introducing the Universal Product Inspector to these key markets, revolutionizing automated inspection processes.”

To find out more about Panatek CO, visit the company at www.panatek-me.com. For further information about Prey UPI, visit www.bentec-int.com/prey-upi/ or contact the company at Detech Europe Limited, The Farm Office, Model Farm, Atwick Road, Bewholme, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 8DT, United Kingdom; +44 (0)1262 409944; E-mail: sales@detech-europe.com.

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POLYN, a fabless semiconductor company supplying application-specific Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and products, developed NeuroVoice, a Neuromorphic Front End (NFE) chip that performs on-device Voice Activity Recognition. SkyWater is a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer and a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry.

In always-on, at-microphone use cases, NeuroVoice can completely offload neural network processing for voice detection without the use of a microcontroller (MCU) or Digital Signal Processor (DSP). This enables an extremely energy-efficient AI-empowered sensor node, freeing up the MCU for other general-purpose computation. Working at 30µW in active mode, the solution is designed to wake up any other system in the IoT device upon voice detection.

The NeuroVoice chip supports various system configurations through standard interfaces for MCU and simple pin control, which assists customers in developing new solutions, and could be integrated either like a system-in-package (SIP) or module with minimal design complexity.

“This is an important milestone for our technology, to guarantee our first product and the continuous innovation of analog neuromorphic IP, expanding our NFE product lines,” said Aleksandr Timofeev, co-founder and CEO of POLYN Technology. “The first production chip using SkyWater’s S90LN platform will showcase the possibilities for the next generation of AI-enabled sensors – in a range of industries – for extracting useful information at ultra-low-power and inference latency.”

“We are pleased to see POLYN’s NeuroVoice chip move through the process development phase and into production at our Minnesota facility,” said Ross Miller SVP, Strategic Marketing at SkyWater. “The need for efficient, low-power distributed data processing at the edge is huge and growing, and POLYN’s solution addresses this need. Our Advanced Technology Services (ATS) business model allowed us to merge POLYN’s proprietary structures with our S90LN technology platform to build a hybrid technology solution.”

About POLYN

POLYN Technology (www.polyn.ai)  is a fabless semiconductor company, offering ultra-low-power, high-performance Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology, IP and Tiny AI chips based on NASP. POLYN’s Neural-Net-To-Chip automation tools support fast, cost-effective development of application specific solutions performing sensor data pre-processing on-device. The technology and products enable a wide range of edge AI applications such as wearables, hearables, Industry 4.0, Connected Health 4.0, Smart Home, and more. Founded in 2019, POLYN Technology is registered in London and headquartered in Israel.

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Yann comes to the role with strong experience in sales leadership for semiconductor capital equipment where he has a proven track record of revenue growth. His expertise covers semiconductor front-end processes including CVD and Etch. In addition to his industry experience Yann holds a masters degree in applied physics from University of Marseille, and a degree in business administration from KEDGE Business School Marseille.

“Yann is a great addition to the Entrepix team,” said Jim Mello, General Manager at Entrepix. “His responsibilities include the growth and rollout of our capital equipment offerings to the EMEA regions.  In addition, with Yann’s technical background, we will have more chances for direct collaboration with customers the territory – creating even more opportunity,” added Mello.

“I chose to work with Entrepix because their model of filling unmet customer needs is a great formula for success,” said Yann Visintainer, Business Development Manager, Europe for Entrepix, Inc.  “Entrepix’s products save customers money, increase productivity and process yield.  I know our CMP customer base will be open to these solutions,” added Visintainer.

In his new role Yann will focus on selling the OnTrak DSS-200 wafer cleaner, and the Entegrity head tester among other offerings from Entrepix. In addition, he will also be supporting the sales of lapping and polishing consumables from Amtech Group company PR Hoffman as well as process chemicals and slurries from Amtech Group company Intersuface Dynamics.

For more information about Entrepix and its products, please visit www.entrepix.com.

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The new Weller Web Communication Platform is designed to enhance the user experience and strengthen communication with customers. With language options including English, German, French, Italian, and Chinese, in addition to the existing English and Spanish options, Weller Tools ensures that customers worldwide can access relevant information in their preferred language.

Extensive research and analysis were conducted during the discovery phase to create a targeted and engaging user experience. Customer journey and user experience research, along with an optimized search functionality, were integral parts of this phase. The insights gained allowed Weller Tools to tailor the platform to meet customers’ specific needs and preferences.

“Our goal with the new Weller Communication Platform is to increase brand awareness, improve customer satisfaction, and deliver exceptional service,” said Sonja Gabler, Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications Brand & Digital of Weller Tools and responsible for the global Weller websites. “By leveraging the power of the platform, we aim to provide a seamless and engaging experience for our customers worldwide.”

The Weller Communication Platform retains the e-commerce functionality with Nexmart, enabling customers to seamlessly navigate from product pages to distributors’ e-shops for convenient purchasing options.

With the launch of the new Weller Web Communication Platform, Weller Tools is poised to elevate its brand awareness and enhance customer satisfaction. The platform serves as a gateway for customers to explore the world of Weller and stay connected with the latest soldering solutions and innovations.

For more information, please visit weller-tools.com.

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GoldStar Medical Instruments manufactures reusable laryngoscopes, single use laryngoscopes, and video laryngoscopes at their production facility in Pakistan. These medical devices were instrumental in treating the COVID-19 pandemic in hospitals all over the world, and continue to be used in medical facilities worldwide.

Just prior to the pandemic in 2019, GoldStar was struggling to keep up with the flow of their business. Unable to get their orders out on time and dealing with numerous communication issues, GoldStar found that they couldn’t expand their business unless they implemented an ERP. They wanted a comprehensive ERP system that could help stabilize their supply chain, allow for total traceability, and save both time and money.

After weighing the different ERP options available, Asad Hayat, Director of Operations at GoldStar Medical Instruments, chose Austin, TX-based Cetec ERP. With Cetec, GoldStar could achieve total traceability of a product from beginning to end; so imperative in the medical manufacturing industry. Hayat says without Cetec ERP, their business flow during the pandemic would have been quite different.

“By the time we really selected Cetec at the beginning of 2020, COVID came,” says Hayat. “Our product that we made was one of the products that was used to treat COVID all over the world. So we had an increase in sales of like, 200, 300%. So if we had not had an ERP, we would not have been able to deliver the product on time. So software played a big role and it was exactly what we wanted.”

With Cetec’s comprehensive all-in-one platform, Hayat and his team can handle sales and quoting, inventory management, document management, shop floor control, quality management, and financial accounting. Hayat says that he and his employees also like the simplicity of Cetec and the user-friendly interface. GoldStar also takes full advantage of Cetec ERP’s many different how-to videos, even using them to train their new hires.

“So every employee that we hire we ask that they watch all the Cetec ERP how-to videos twice, and so that’s the only training we give them,” says Hayat. “And we tell them, if you still don’t understand after watching these videos then we’re gonna let you go! That’s actually one of the biggest things. We don’t do any hands-on training. We ask them to watch the videos and then start their work.”

Hayat says the ROI benefits after implementing Cetec ERP started almost immediately. As GoldStar Medical Instruments continues to expand, Hayat is confident that Cetec ERP will be able to keep up with the growth of their company. Thanks to Cetec ERP, GoldStar is now running with greater efficiency, helping them expand and flourish in the medical manufacturing industry.

Quote from Asad Hayat, Director of Operations at GoldStar Medical Instruments: “Our product that we made was one of the products that was used to treat COVID all over the world . . . So if we had not had an ERP, we would not have been able to deliver the product on time.”

SCREENSHOT OF CETEC ERP APPLICATION:

ABOUT CETEC ERP:

Cetec ERP is disrupting a stagnant, high dollar industry that has resisted change for decades. Since 2015, and without any major marketing initiatives or venture capital funding, Cetec ERP has independently migrated hundreds of companies off legacy technology platforms like Oracle and NetSuite, saving companies hundreds of thousands of dollars, onto a new generation of lower cost ERP technology.

For more information, visit www.cetecerp.com.

ABOUT GOLDSTAR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS:

Goldstar Medical Instruments is a specialized manufacturer of Laryngoscopes. They produce a variety of Combos, Blades, and Handles. Over the course of multiple generations, Goldstar has continuously expanded, moving to a 27,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and bringing next-generation innovations to their product lines. GoldStar’s products played a pivotal role in saving lives in the face of a global pandemic.  Goldstar Medical instruments is poised to grow and expand its business as one of the leading global providers of innovative medical products and solutions.

For more information, visit www.goldstarmed.com.

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Agentek distributes high-performance scientific instruments and quality control equipment developed by world-leading manufacturers. We have thus been able to gain an agile partner with excellent knowledge of the local market.

With Nir Tov, Industrial Department Manager at Agentek, an expert with many years of experience in quality control and measurement systems is available for potential prospects and customers for inspection systems. He shares his expertise to advise and assist customers in the selection of optical inspection solutions, automated X-ray inspection systems, solder paste inspection and machine vision.

“We are pleased to represent GÖPEL electronic with our regional office here in Yakum. This will allow us to better serve our existing customer base and expand our world-class solutions,” explains Nir Tov. “We are proud to partner with a leading German test specialist and provide our customers with the latest technologies for inspection solutions. Because our goal is to offer the highest quality and best service,” he adds.

The cooperation with Agentek is an important step in our global distribution strategy to sell a wide range of inspection systems worldwide. Through the network of experienced distributors, we can provide high quality inspection solutions for electrical assemblies to our customers worldwide.

GÖPEL electronic develops and manufactures innovative electrical and optical measuring and testing technology as well as test and inspection systems for electronic components, assembled printed circuit boards as well as industrial electronics and automotive electronic systems. GOEPEL electronic is divided into four business units:

– Automotive Test Solutions

– Embedded JTAG Solutions

– Inspection Solutions AOI-AXI-SPI-IVS

– Industrial Function Test

and is active worldwide with its own subsidiaries and distributors. The company generated sales of approximately 40 million euros in 2022 with about 230 employees.

Further information: www.goepel.com.

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The VAR-SOM-MX93 is designed to accelerate ML and offers an energy-flex architecture for efficient processing. It’s based on a 1.7GHz Dual Cortex-A55 NXP iMX93 processor and an additional 250MHz Cortex-M33 real-time co-processor with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) 0.5 TOPS and built-in security features.

The VAR-SOM-MX93 is a member of the VAR-SOM Pin2Pin System on Module family that provides extended scalability options: from the entry point with the i.MX 6UltraLite platforms, through the i.MX 6 and i.MX 8M processors families, up to the high-performance i.MX 8X and i.MX 8QuadMax platforms. This broad Pin2Pin product family allows Variscite’s customers to enjoy extended longevity, as well as reduced development time, costs, and risks.

The SoM offers industrial features like 2x CAN bus, 2x GbE, and industrial temperature grade plus a wide range of features and connectivity options: camera inputs, audio in/out, ADC, 2x USB, certified dual-band Wi-Fi, BT/BLE, and display outputs.

“As a company dedicated to being first to market with innovative solutions, we are proud to deliver the VAR-SOM-MX93, which provides our customers with a high-quality, future-proof SoM that meets the market’s demand for energy-efficiency solution, especially for smart edge devices,” said Ofer Austerlitz, VP Business Development and Sales of Variscite. “This next generation of technology extends the coverage of Variscite solutions for the embedded market.”

VAR-SOM-MX93 Evaluation kit

The VAR-SOM-MX93 evaluation kits include the related SoM with the scalable Symphony carrier board and an optional LVDS display with a touch panel.

Availability and longevity

Both the evaluation kits and the SoMs are now available to order for Variscite’s alpha customers. The VAR-SOM-MX93 is included in Variscite’s long-term longevity plan and will provide an expected availability of 15 years.

ABOUT VARISCITE

Variscite is a worldwide leading System on Module designer and manufacturer, setting the bar for embedded solutions since 2003 with high-quality modules. The company provides the broadest ARM-based SoM portfolio in the embedded market with a wide range of configuration options that cover an entire embedded product and application range; from entry-level to high-performance solutions. Variscite’s in-house production fully complies with the strict medical ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards. Along with the company’s ongoing online documentation and personal support as well as the generous longevity, the company’s customers are enjoying consistent, reliable products and services starting from the earliest development stages throughout the end-product lifecycle.

For more information, please contact Variscite’s sales team at sales@variscite.com or https://www.variscite.com/contact-us/.

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