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VOLUME 41 - NUMBER 7 This Month's Focus: Inspection Test and
Aehr discusses its Sonoma test and burn-in system.
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EM Services THE GLOBAL ELECTRONICS PUBLICATION July 2026
HyRel Now Offers Component Taping and Packaging
PEORIA, AZ — As electronic assemblies become in- creasingly complex and component supply chains continue to evolve, manufacturers are seeking reli-
able partners that can provide specialized packag- ing, handling, and preparation services. To address these needs, HyRel™ Technologies has expanded its offering of component taping and packaging services designed to support PCB assemblers, OEMs, and contract manufacturers with flexible, quick-turn solutions. Based in Peoria, Arizona, HyRel Technolo-
gies is known for its semiconductor modification and reliability enhancement services. The com- pany serves a diverse range of industries, includ- ing military, aerospace, automotive, energy, and commercial electronics, where component in- tegrity and traceability are critical to successful production.
Efficient Electronics Assembly The company’s component taping and pack-
MIRTEC boosts quality at
Accelerated Assemblies. EM services begin on ...
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The HyRel leadership team: Scott Baker (left) and Brian Watson (right).
aging services are designed to help manufactur- ers streamline assembly operations while ensur- ing components are delivered in formats compat- ible with automated placement equipment. According to HyRel founder Brian Watson,
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FKN Launches Depanelizer for Small PCBs
EMI adds an Acculogic
Scorpion flying probe test sys- tem. EM products begin on ...
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MILLIS, MA — Small V-scored PCBs can be particularly difficult to depanel consistently, especially in high-volume environments where repetitive manual han- dling can lead to operator fatigue, reduced throughput, and an in- creased risk of board damage. FKN Systek is now offering
its K2010 motorized circular blade depanelizer equipped with a linear guide support table de- signed specifically for the safe and accurate singulation of small V-scored PCBs.
Designed for Consistent Results
Traditional manual depan-
PI intros ceramic motor-driv- en linear actuator. New products begin on ...
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eling methods often require oper- ators to carefully guide panels through cutting blades, a process that can become repetitive and prone to errors over time. The K2010 system helps improve process consistency by providing guided board support and con- trolled blade engagement
K2010 motorized circular blade depanelizer.
vances it through adjustable front blade guards toward a pair of 2.5-inch circular blades. The adjustable guards are designed to ensure the panel can only
move forward when the V-score Continued on page 6
throughout the depaneling oper- ation.
During operation, the user
places the PCB panel onto front and rear guide rails and ad-
Critical
Technology: The Human Factor
PHILADELPHIA, PA —In an in- dustry increasingly defined by automation, artificial intelli- gence, robotics, and smart facto- ries, it is easy to assume that technology has become the pri- mary driver of manufacturing success. Walk through any elec- tronics manufacturing facility and you will find automated placement machines, intelligent inspection systems, advanced software platforms, and produc- tion lines capable of extraordi- nary levels of precision and effi- ciency.
Yet despite all this techno-
logical progress, one factor con- tinues to have a greater influ- ence on manufacturing perform- ance than any machine, software package, or automation initia- tive: people. The human factor remains the most important — and often Continued on page 6
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