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KIC Showcases HeatMap, Vibration Measurement, and Vapor Phase Profiling
SAN DIEGO, CA — KIC is highlighting a range of advanced profiling innovations at APEX Expo 2026. KIC is demonstrating how its solutions help manufacturers gain deeper, more practical insight into soldering process- es and equipment performance. One of the latest innovations is KIC
HeatMap™ oven monitoring, part of the Thermal Analysis System (TAS) software. With a unique and easily installable multi- thermocouple probe, HeatMap keeps track of oven performance between profiles, using the SPS or X5 profiler for data collection. This maximizes the profiler equipment utilization by up to 84%, transforming tradi- tional profiling hardware into a real-time oven performance moni- toring tool. By continuously meas- uring oven zone behavior, Heat - Map enables manufacturers to identify thermal drift and oven performance inconsistencies that are often missed with periodic, static profiling. The result is faster diagnostics, improved process sta- bility, and more consistent produc- tion results. In addition, KIC will show-
case its vibration measurement capability for the SPS smart pro- filer. Available within TAS soft- ware, vibration data is captured alongside temperature profiles to
Arch Systems to Show AI
Mfg. Solutions PALO ALTO, CA — Arch Systems is now offering its latest AI-driven solutions for improving manufac- turing operations, including near- 100% automated downtime label- ing, real-time operational in- sights, and guided actions for op- erators and engineers. The company continues to
advance factory intelligence through close collaboration with leading electronics manufactur- ers, including Flex, Jabil, Plexus, and HARMAN. At APEX, Arch will highlight
recent advancements in its AI- powered factory intelligence, in- cluding the introduction of an AI agent trained to understand and optimize SMT line performance automatically. This enhancement enables near-100% automated identification of micro-delays and process slowdowns without manu- al operator input. In production environments,
this approach has reliably identi- fied previously hidden through- put opportunities, consistently accounting for 10 to 20% of line
performance improvement. Contact: Arch Systems, Inc.,
380 Portage Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 %435-764-4766 E-mail:
jdavis@archsys.io Web:
www.archsys.io
See at APEX Expo, Booth 2427 Stencil Cleaning
provide additional visibility into mechanical influences during the soldering process. Sources such as conveyors, chains, rails, fans, and product transfer mechanisms can intro- duce vibration that may contribute to defects. By monitoring vibration as part of routine pro- filing, manufacturers gain a more complete un- derstanding of process conditions and can bet-
KIC profiling solutions.
San Diego, CA 92127 %858-673-6050 E-mail:
abailey@kicmail.com Web:
www.kicthermal.com
PLEASE JOIN US AT APEX 2026 – BOOTH 1226
ter support preventative maintenance efforts. Contact: KIC, 16120 W. Bernardo Drive,
See at APEX Expo, Booth 2702
SuperSWASH III
Direct Spray-in-Air for PCBA’s with low stand-off parts and those hard to clean BGA’s
For customers where their assemblies have advancesd beyond the typical “Dishwasher Style” cleaning capabilities.
100% closed-loop operation With or Without Chemistry Various PCB holding options
Separate Wash, 1st Rinse, 2nd Rinse, Dry sections with Dry stages
COMBO PCBA and STENCIL Cleaning capable in one machine
PBT-Works USA
www.pbt-worksusa.com
sales@pbt-worksusa.com Ph: 503-789-2561
See at APEX Expo, Booth 1226
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