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Business news www.us-tech.com Jan/Feb 2025 PI Expands in Rosenheim


AUBURN, MA —PI has complet- ed the construction of an addi- tional electronics production


space at its Rosenheim, Ger- many, site. With investments of around $2.3 million and a 30%


increase in space, the company is strengthening its global develop- ment and production center and the economic development of the region. For 2025, another invest- ment of $2 million has been ap- proved. The expansion will enable


production capacities of precision motor control and nanoposition- ing technology products to be fur- ther increased in order to meet the demands of customers from the semiconductor, photonics, laser processing, and life sci-


ences industries. Contact: PI (Physik Instru-


PI’s team at its Rosenheim site.


mente) L.P., 16 Albert Street, Auburn, MA 01501 % 508-832-3456 E-mail: info@pi-usa.us Web: www.pi-usa.us r


Essemtec Unveils New Demo Center


WALTHAM, MA — Essemtec has opened a new de- mo center in Newton, Massachusetts. This 1,600 square foot facility is strategically designed to


The Newton demo center is more than just a


showroom; it’s a hub for innovation, training, and col- laboration. As Essemtec continues to grow, the need for a larger space became apparent. “We outgrew our previous facility, and this new location allows us to support customer demo requests, host internal training sessions, and offer additional training options for both our customers and reps,” said Bryce Timms, Director of Essemtec Americas. The demo center provides Es-


Essemtec’s new demo center in Newton, Massachusetts.


serve the growing demands of Essemtec’s North American customer base and to support its expand- ing operations. With the latest technology, includ- ing the Puma all-in-one, FOX all-in-one, and the Lizard reflow oven, as well as inspection equip- ment, this center marks a significant milestone in Essemtec’s commitment to innovation and cus- tomer support.


semtec’s customers and partners with hands-on access to the company’s lat- est equipment, enabling them to test solutions in a real-world environ- ment. From pick-and-place to reflow soldering and inspection, the facility offers a full suite of equipment for end-to-end PCB processing. Customers can bring their boards, samples, and data to conduct


benchmark tests and demo evaluations, gaining valuable insights into how Essemtec’s solutions can address their specific manufacturing chal-


lenges. Contact: Essemtec USA, 300 5th avenue,


Waltham, MA 02451 % 856-218-1131 E-mail: essemtec.sales-usa@nano-di.com Web: www.essemtec.com r


Wurth Opens Prototype Laboratory


in Munich MUNICH, GERMANY — Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., Ger- man Branch, with EU headquar- ters in Munich, has opened a lab- oratory for the production of transformer prototypes at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham. The company, which specializes in transform- ers for switch-mode power sup- plies and customized inductive components, is part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. In Mu- nich, they produce custom mag- netics prototypes using first- class equipment and high-quali- ty materials. The main purpose of the


new capacities is to promote in- tensive and transparent collabo- ration with customers. In-house prototype development and pro- duction enables the design engi- neers to also accompany their process in its implementation. All products are tested individu- ally using advanced equipment and methods. The facility’s tech- nical equipment offers new op- portunities for R&D projects and patent development. Students and young talents also benefit from the site’s extensive equip- ment for research and final the- ses. In the future, prototypes of high-performance products and wireless power coils will also be produced at the Hightech Inno-


vation Center in Munich. Contact: Würth Elektronik


eiSos GmbH & Co. KG, Clarita- Bernhard-Strasse 9, 81249 Munich, Germany % +49-7942-945-5186 E-mail: sarah.hurst@we-online.de Web: www.we-online.de r


ECD Doubles Manufacturing Footprint


MILWAUKIE, OR — ECD has increased production capacity by 100% to accommodate significant order growth for its SmartDRY™ intelligent dry storage portfolio. Over the last four years, the product line has experienced sus- tained, double-digit year-over- year growth. Introduced to the market in


2015, SmartDRY quickly became the go-to solution for humidity- controlled storage of moisture- sensitive devices (MSDs) used in electronics assembly. Excessive


moisture exposure reduces com- ponent floor life and can cause damage during processing if not tightly managed. SmartDRY rev- olutionized the market with an intuitive platform that delivers J- STD-033 standard-compliant parts access at intervals competi- tive systems cannot match. The user-friendliness, simple visual status indicators, and effective- ness of SmartDRY earned it sev- eral industry awards and pro- pelled it to market-leading status. ECD Electronics Division


Manager Mark Waterman notes the impressive trajectory of SmartDRY, which has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the electronics manufacturing sector and adjacent markets like med- ical devices and 3D printing. “In its nearly 10-year history, SmartDRY has experienced con- sistent year-over-year unit ship- ment growth,” Waterman says. “Based on current volumes and near-term sales projections, in- vestment in dedicated manufac- turing space was necessary. The


new production area has facili- tated improved manufacturing flow and enables us to provide production-critical dry storage technology within relatively short lead times. This expansion will ensure we uphold our cus- tomer commitments and contin- ue to proudly make our high-


quality systems in the USA.” Contact: ECD, 4287-B SE


International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 % 503-659-6100 E-mail: sales@ecd.com Web: www.ecd.com r


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