With its precision processing speed and floorspace performance, the DEK TQ series from ASMPT is arguably one of the leading printing platforms on the market.

ASM Assembly Systems has announced that Pro-Active Engineering has integrated an ASM high-speed line, which includes a DEK NeoHorizon screen printer and three SIPLACE TX placement platforms, into its 45,000 sq. ft. facility.

How much automation makes sense in terms of its return on investment (ROI)? Where and how does one start safely and methodically? And what real improvements can hardware and software deliver? ASM’s new series of livestreams, called 'Facts on Open Automation', provides answers to these and many more around the digital transformation on the shop floor.

Additional functions have enhanced ASM’s high-volume DEK TQ solder printer. The company says that it sets new records in terms of speed, floor space performance and wet-printing accuracy.

DEK Solar was delighted to launch the breakthrough Fine Line Stencil at this year’s Shanghai New International Expo Centre Photovoltaic Power Expo in China. Having worked extensively with PV manufacturers to understand their print process needs, DEK Solar developed this brand new enabling technology for ultra fine line solar cell metallisation.

DEK announces Krypton Solutions, has selected its Horizon 01iX print platform to enable expansion of the company’s electronics design and manufacturing business. The Plano, Texas-based firm, which specializes in full-service design, layout and rapid prototyping, is adding a fourth SMT production line to accommodate its growing customer base.

Last month’s APEX event in San Diego, California proved to be a very successful show for printing technology frontrunner, DEK. Not only did the company help booth visitors with their print process challenges at the DEK Solutions Center, but also leveraged its show visibility and expert staff to sign on several new customers.

DEK Solar used the leading gathering for the solar industry, World Solar Congress in Shanghai, to present the latest process technology improvements achieved via its state-of-the-art metallization platforms.

DEK Solar has announced the result of metallisation tests that show the possibility for significant cost savings and process improvements in the print process. DEK launched the paper, entitled “Fine Line Printing of Front Side Metallisations Using Ultra Fine Mesh and Stencil Technologies, at the recent EU PVSEC exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany.

DEK, together with local agent Maxim SMT, will be showcasing its industry leading printing technologies at Productronica India 2012. The trade show will be held from 11 September to 13 September 2012 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.

DEK gave centre stage to its revolutionary new closed loop innovation, ProDEK, at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2012 in Nuremberg earlier this month. Showcased for the first time in Europe at the show, ProDEK introduces a greater degree of dynamic print process control, enabling real-time continuous alignment adjustments and cleaning frequency adaptation that dramatically enhance throughput, improve yield and limit operator intervention.

DEK Solar will showcase an exciting line-up of innovations and leading end-to-end solutions at this year’s SNEC International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition and Conference in Shanghai, China, demonstrating the company’s vast cell metallization expertise and market technology leadership.

DEK will launch ProDEK in Asia as part of its showcase of advanced print platforms, productivity tools and process improvement products at NEPCON China 2012. NEPCON China 2012 will be held at the World Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre in Shanghai from 25 April to 27 April, 2012.

Leading power supply manufacturer, Vicor Corporation, recently evaluated DEK’s award-winning Nano-ProTek stencil nano coating and has reported excellent results. On a densely populated board with multiple 0402, 0201, BGA and micro-BGA components, Nano-ProTek helped improve CpK and yield.

From March 28 through April 1, DEK and its representative, Fuji Do Brasil, will exhibit the company’s latest technology offerings and productivity enhancing solutions at FIEE/Electronica Brazil 2011.

DEK is preparing to take a wide range of innovative mass imaging technologies to Amper 2011, taking place from 29th March - 1st April, in the Czech Republic’s Brno Exhibition Centre.

DEK has confirmed that tbp (the business of perfection) electronics has purchased three of its Horizon 03iX screen printing platforms to drive progressive manufacturing processes for high-end customers. As a leading supplier of electronics manufacturing services in the Benelux region, tbp electronics has adopted DEK mass imaging technologies to help deliver EMS solutions for key industries including medical, petrochemical, safety and test.

DEK has announced a new addition to its team; Tracey Khoo joins the screen printing specialist as Electronic Assembly Marketing Manager. In her new role, Tracey will be responsible for taking ownership of the planning, implementation and execution of all tactical marketing initiatives relating to the SMT and Semiconductor aspects of DEK’s global business.

DEK Solar is preparing to take its brand new Eclipse photovoltaic metallization platform to the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (SNEC). The DEK Solar team will be on stand 360 in Hall E3 from February 22nd – 24th, 2011, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China, where it will be showcasing Eclipse’s pioneering modular design concept.

Following the success of its PV1200 and Eclipse photovoltaic metallization platforms, DEK Solar has confirmed that it has added manufacturing capabilities in China. An expansion of the company ’s successful SMT manufacturing facilities in the region,the move extends DEK Solar ’s global footprint to service the growing demand for its PV platforms in Asia.