Indium Corporation will feature Indium11.8HF-SPR solder paste - a new no-clean, Pb-free solder paste designed to meet the current and future fine feature printing requirements of mobile manufacturers - at Productronica India 2018, Sept. 26-28 in Bengaluru, India.Indium11.8HF-SPR specifically addresses customers' needs for a high performance solder paste with Type 5 powder. This new solder paste delivers unprecedented stencil print transfer efficiency on the broadest range of processes, while maintaining industry-leading reflow performance.Indium11.8HF-SPR benefits:*Halogen-free per IEC 61249-2-21 test method EN14582*High-transfer efficiency through small apertures (≤ 0.66AR)*Long stencil life (>12 hours)*Eliminates hot and cold slump to inhibit bridging and solder beading defects*Avoids the potential for HIP and graping defects with a unique oxidation barrier*Reflows in both air and nitrogenIndium Corporation and MEL Systems and Services Ltd (MELSS) will share a booth in Hall 3, Booth PA15.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email abrown@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another® (#FOETA), at www.facebook.com/indium or @IndiumCorp.

Indium Corporation will feature its suite of void-reducing, no-clean solder pastes to help customers Avoid the Void at SMTA International from October 14-18 in Rosemont, Illinois.Indium Corporation's suite of solder pastes, including Indium8.9HF and Indium10.1, are specially formulated to deliver ultra low-voiding, plus enhanced benefits such as improved response-to-pause, stability, head-in-pillow (HIP) minimization, reliable in-circuit testing, and enhanced SIR performance.Indium Corporation's versatile high-performance solder pastes are designed to accommodate a variety of processing temperatures and industry requirements with lead-free, halogen-free, no-clean options.For more information about Indium Corporation's suite of low-voiding solder pastes, visit www.indium.com/avoidthevoid or find us at booth #523.Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA.Indium Corporation to showcase low-voiding solder pastes at SMTA International 2018

Clientron Corp., a world-leading provider of thin client, POS and embedded systems, unveils its brand new economic thin client S-Cube Pi 3 B+, running on the latest Raspberry Pi 3 B+ platform, specifically designed for high performance and economic desktop virtualization solution for the education, SMB, finance, healthcare and enterprise markets.Optimized for major virtualization software brokersThe S-Cube Pi3 B+ is designed to run virtual sessions from various workspace environments. It supports virtualization software brokers including Citrix XenDesktop, Microsoft RDS, and VMware Horizon with secure Linux operating system.High performance 64-bit Quad-Core processorPowered by the Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) Quad-Core 1.4GHz processor, it provides an economic solution for most demanding functions including WiFi & Bluetooth 4.2 wireless connection, one Gigabit LAN, one HDMI display output and one internal micro SD card expansion.Power-efficient and cost-effective benefitsWith power-efficient and cost-effective benefits, it features ultra-compact credit card size form factor, and offers cost effective endpoints of desktop virtualization solution for customers. Featuring PC-like working experience, it can be used in different market segments to optimize your working environments.Key Features of the S-Cube Pi 3 B+ including:- Only 0.18L credit card size- Energy-efficient design with integrated power board for true power on/off function- Fanless and noise-free design- 4 x USB 2.0 high-speed ports- Built-in 1Gigabit Ethernet, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 4.2- Support 1GB RAM and internal Micro SD- Less than 5W power consumption- Support most demanding VDI protocols- Support Kensington lock- Optional VESA mount kitThe S-Cube Pi 3 B+ is not only for thin client solutions, but also could be used for digital signage and smart retail applications. The S-Cube Pi 3 B+ thin client is available now. For more details, please visit our website www.clientron.comClientron debuts its first cost-effective thin client with Raspberry Pi 3 B+ platform

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation will showcase three of its advanced test systems, have technologists in its booth to address leading-edge testing topics, and sponsor two major events at Semicon Taiwan 2018 on September 5-7 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center."In our inaugural exhibit at Semicon Taiwan, we will present our latest test solutions for the Taiwanese market, including the debut of our new MPT3000 system for testing advanced solid-state drives," said Judy Davies, Advantest's vice president of global marketing communications. "Advantest has all of the products and technologies needed to help chip makers, foundries and OSATs (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test suppliers) meet their customers' needs."Product ExhibitsIn booth #K2682 in the Testing Pavilion, Advantest will display its MPT3000 platform for system-level testing of SATA, SAS, and PCIe solid-state drives (SSDs); its small-footprint M4171 handler, designed to boost the efficiency of product development labs while offering the capability of remote operation from anywhere around the globe; and its EVA100 measurement system for high-volume testing of digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs.In addition, the booth will feature kiosks staffed by company experts to answer questions covering all high-growth technology areas including power-supply solutions for charging, automotive and industrial applications; optimizing test-floor intelligence; and scalable testing for the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G communications, next-generation memories, display drivers and integrated power devices.Event SponsorshipsThis year, Advantest is a gold sponsor of the annual Smart Automotive Summit in the Grande Luxe Banquet Hall on September 4, the day before exhibits open. The day-long conference will feature technical and business presentations addressing automotive components and systems shaping the future of mobile connectivity and smart vehicles.Advantest also is a silver sponsor of the show's leadership gala dinner on September 5 at the Grand Hyatt Taipei.Social MediaKeep up to date on the very latest information from the leader in test equipment on Twitter @Advantest_ATE. More information about Advantest is available at www.advantest.com.

Sudden power failure or unstable electricity supply, even just for one minute, can result in damage to expensive production machinery. As such, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) have become standard industrial equipment. In response to the need, Arbor, a leader in industrial PC (IPC) and industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions, has recently introduced SCP CUBE - a UPS system that uses supercapacitors and does a lot more than ensuring reliable power supply.Integrated with LoRa communication technology and sensors, SCP CUBE serves not only as a UPS but also as an IIoT sensor node. It can further wok with central gateways and cloud servers to form a total IIoT solution.Supercapacitors provide compelling safety featuresCompared to bulky battery-powered UPS that can supply electricity for hours, Arbor's supercapacitor-based UPS - SCP CUBE - provides backup power for three to five minutes. Its main purpose is to allow the system to have enough time for a standard shutdown so as to guard against damage to hardware and software of built-in equipment.UPS using supercapacitors have multiple advantages, including higher conversion efficiency and shorter charging time. Furthermore, conventional batteries are prone to failure in high or low temperature environments while supercapacitors can maintain normal operation under a wide temperature range (-20 degrees C to 70 degrees C), outperforming lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion batteries. Moreover, supercapacitors can last for unlimited charge-discharge cycles in theory and are essentially maintenance-free. These are all supercapacitors' advantages that conventional batteries cannot match."It should be noted that we cannot overlook the risk of battery explosion especially in operating environments where there may be oil and gas. Supercapacitors pose no safety risk so they don't need to get certified for air transport," said Lin Yang-cheng, associate manager, industry automation division, Arbor. As a matter of fact, an international chemical company based in Italy has chosen to use Arbor SCP CUBE mainly for its explosion-proof and safety features.Supercapacitors are environmentally friendly and safe and operate in a wide temperature range. Exploiting their inherent advantages, Arbor has designed SCP CUBE, which not only guarantees uninterruptible power supply but also enables customizable editing, data monitoring and data analysis. For example, customers can configure a shutdown timer based on the number of software programs running on their IPC.Total solution for IIoT deploymentArbor SCP CUBE further combines the company's internally-developed LoRa communication module, enabling it to collect data from sensor nodes deployed on production machinery, such as CPU load, temperature, current, voltage and power input, and send the data to the central gateway. This way, one central gateway can monitor data sent from hundreds of sensor nodes and respond to abnormality by initiating a system reset or other actions.Lin remarked, "For manufacturers looking to migrate to smart factories, SCP CUBE's innovative design truly enables the connection of everything. Manufacturers will be able to implement all-round IIoT monitoring and control with an extremely cost-effective approach." Furthermore, the gateway can forward the collected data to cloud servers via Wi-Fi/3G/4G network connection for more advanced data management and analysis. Arbor also provides internally-developed apps allowing users to stay on top of machinery conditions at all times and receive alert messages in the case of any abnormality on their smartphones through the cloud so that they can make timely responses. "Arbor is building up cloud servers and planning to offer customers machinery monitoring and data analysis services on a month-to-month subscription basis." In addition, as a modular standalone device, SCP CUBE is compatible with all types and brands of production machinery, enabling quick and easy IIoT deployment.According to industry sources, there are only two suppliers of supercapacitor-based UPS in the world - Arbor and a foreign firm. But, Arbor is the world's first and only supplier to introduce an all-in-one device combining a supercapacitor board, charging board, UPS, LoRa, sensors and user interface (UI). ‎SCP CUBE with NB-IoT technology will be next on Arbor's product roadmap.NB-IoT modules coming up to flexibly accommodate customer needsIn addition to long-range transmission, LoRa also achieves low-power, low-cost and bi-directional communication. Arbor thinks LoRa is a particularly suitable LPWAN technology for IIoT deployment so it began its LoRa product R&D two years ago. By providing communication modules, Arbor aims to eliminate network communication problems for manufacturers looking to incorporate IIoT platforms. Another IoT network communication technology that Arbor is actively working on is NB-IoT, which can also be integrated with SCP CUBE through a modular design to more flexibly accommodate customers' specific IIoT needs.SCP CUBE serves as a fundamental element in Arbor's IIoT roadmap. By introducing SCP CUBE, combining supercapacitor-based UPS, LoRa, sensors and edge computing and working in connection with central gateway and cloud server, Arbor helps customers deploy IIoT platforms at a faster pace and lower cost and thereby contributes to the advances of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0.SCP Cube: The industry's first 2-in-1 supercapacitor power and environmental monitoring solution

Indium Corporation will feature its flip-chip flux WS-446HF and ball attach flux WS-823 at Semicon Taiwan 2018 from September 5-7.Indium Corporation's WS-446HF is a water-soluble, halogen-free flip-chip dipping flux with an activator system powerful enough to promote wetting on the most demanding surfaces; from solder-on-pad (SoP) to standard and embedded trace substrates (ETS) and flip-chip on leadframe applications. WS-446HF provides uniform dipping performance over extended periods of time. It also exhibits tackiness that is suitable for holding large die in place during assembly.WS-823 is a water-soluble, halogen-free ball-attach flux designed for use in pin transfer and printing applications for ball attachment to substrates (BGA manufacturing). WS-823 has an activator system powerful enough to promote wetting on the most demanding substrate metallizations, such as copper OSP. WS-823 is cleanable with just DI water only.From water-soluble and ultra-low/near-zero residue no-clean flip-chip fluxes to system-in-package (SiP) water-soluble and no-clean solder pastes, Indium Corporation has an industry-proven portfolio of products that meet the current and evolving challenges encountered in fine-pitch SiP and Heterogeneous Integration applications.For more information on Indium Corporation's materials for SiP, visit www.indium.com/SiP or visit Indium Corporation's booth J2240.Indium to feature WS-446HF flip-chip and WS-823 ball-attach fluxes at Semicon Taiwan

EZCast is attending IFA 2018 at Berlin ExpoCenter City during August 31 to September 5. Central to its exhibit, at Hall 25, 301a, is the latest portable mini projector designed specifically for screen mirroring smartphones, EZCast Beam J2. It is the first mini projector designed to support both plug and play as well as wireless screen mirroring for iPhones and Android phones.The mini projector comes with three packs of 3000mAh batteries to charge the smartphones, and can last through a 2-hour movie on a single charge. EZCast Beam J2 uses Texas Instruments' latest DLP technology to create the brightest mini projector in its class at 150 Lumens. EZCast Beam has never been showcased in Europe, and the company has designed a special Experience Zone for visitors to try out the projector in person.The Experience Zone offers IFA 2018 attendees hands-on training and exposure to products and engagement opportunities.

Indium Corporation will feature its Indium3.2HF solder paste at Semicon Taiwan 2018 from September 5-7.Indium Corporation's Indium3.2HF is a water-soluble, halogen-free, Pb-free solder paste. Indium3.2HF formulated with Indium Corporation's Type 6SG powder is ideal for fine feature printing applications.Indium3.2HF offers consistent, repeatable printing performance combined with a long stencil life. In addition, Indium3.2HF delivers:- Good response-to-pause- A wide reflow profile window- Outstanding slump resistance- Excellent wetting capability- Superior fine-pitch soldering abilityFrom water-soluble solder pastes to ultra-low residue, no-clean fluxes, Indium Corporation has an industry-proven portfolio of products that meet the current and evolving challenges encountered in fine-pitch SiP applications.For more information on Indium Corporation's materials for SiP or Indium3.2HF solder paste, visit www.indium.com/SiP or visit Indium Corporation's booth J2240.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com.Indium3.2HF solder paste

Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, continues to strengthen their offering of industrial automation (IA) components, enhancing design and project capabilities in countless IA applications. The company has added over 14,000 IA part numbers to their portfolio in categories such as sensors, cables, safety devices, control monitors, relays, timers, switches, lighting, and controllers, among others.Aside from the product lines from Digi-Key's traditional suppliers such as Omron, TE, Panasonic, Molex, and others, the company has added 15 new lines, including products from Altech, SICK, IDEC, Carlo Gavazzi, and Belden."Digi-Key aims to be the industry leader and single source for IA products and solutions for customers all over the world," said Eric Wendt, director, Strategic Program Development, Industrial Automation at Digi-Key. "Industrial automation is a vast industry that complements our current offering and plays a critical part in building automation, factories, Industry 4.0, and more. We want to partner with designers and purchasers in these application areas to help enable the innovation and functionality of their systems, processes, and machinery."Digi-Key also recently updated their industrial automation landing page, offering more graphical links and adds the ability to find related parts. The page is also more mobile-friendly, catering to users who need parts in the moment or on the go.For more information, please visit the Industrial Automation page on the Digi-Key website.

With its strong base in hardware platforms, Advantech has recently actively promoted the co-creation model to work with Solution Ready Package (SRP) software partners and system integrators to build a complete industrial IoT (IIoT) supply chain and accelerate the realization of related applications.For Advantech, Japan is a strategic market for IoT business, presenting considerable opportunities in both industrial and IoT markets as a result of the country's strong demand and advanced industries. As a result, Advantech announced in March this year that the company will invest around NT$300 million (US$9.8 million) in Nippon RAD, a Japanese system integrator, in order to acquire a 19% stake of the company. Through closer cooperation, the two companies plan on jointly expanding the Japanese IIoT market.Expanding the Market with a Unique Domain-Focused System Integrator ModelAccording to Tsuyomu Tsuchiyama, director of Strategic Planning at Nippon RAD, the company was founded in 1971 and has been listed for 19 years. As a long-established IT system integrator, Nippon RAD has accumulated rich experience in IT hardware/software integration and enterprise software development.Nippon RAD is an independent system integrator, which is in contrast to many Japanese system integrators that are affiliated with large groups such as NTT, Toyota, and Software Bank. The company has 300 employees, 80 of whom are engineers. Although it is a medium-sized system integrator, it is well positioned to meet the needs of customers with its sufficient resources and work flexibility. With the emergence of the Japan's IoT market, Nippon RAD recently established a new department to develop IoT platforms and expand into new markets, particularly the smart manufacturing sector.Nippon RAD has been working with Advantech only since the middle of last year, but within this short period, the two companies have cooperated closely and have won several important IoT projects. This has been attributed to their shared vision and complementary technologies. Because of the significant synergy and positive market response, a joint venture was therefore established to make their relationship even closer."Advantech already has a strong business foundation in Japan, providing excellent hardware platforms for many manufacturing customers," Tsuchiyama said. "However, to truly help customers migrate to smart manufacturing, Advantech needs to fill the gap of software, system consulting, and integration, and this is what we specialize in. So, the cooperation between us is the best fit to explore the market together."He stressed that although the manufacturing market in Japan is mature and advanced, many traditional manufacturers still have a very conservative mindset. It is imperative that manufacturers implement new technologies and new ideas to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness. IoT is crucial for them to embrace for the new digitalization era.At present, Japan has no professional IoT system integrator. Nippon RAD hopes to become the country's leading domain-focused IoT integrator through its cooperation with Advantech, in a bid to drive changes in Japan's manufacturing industry. In addition, the company will gradually port its existing business intelligence and artificial intelligence analysis software to Advantech's platform. Nippon RAD has expressed great confidence in the long-term prospects of its cooperation with Advantech and the business opportunities that can be leveraged as a result of this partnership.Adhere to Strategy, Create the Highest ValueKC Liu, chairman of Advantech, pointed out that, in the future IIoT market, the ratio of production value of industrial computers, SRPs, and domain-focused system integrators will be 20:30:50. Domain-focused system integrators present the highest value and play a key role in the overall industrial chain. By acquiring a stake of Nippon RAD, Advantech will fully support them to become the iconic smart factory system integrator in Japan.Through this move, Advantech will cooperate with Nippon RAD in jointly marketing WISE-PaaS and SRP technologies in Japan. Meanwhile, Nippon RAD will become the country's WISE-PaaS Competence Center and will adopt Advantech's IIoT, WISE-PaaS, and SRP products to fulfill projects and meet market demand in Japan, especially in smart factory and Industry 4.0 application markets.Advantech plans to establish more than 50 regional domain-focused system integrator partners within the next five years. For Japan, Nippon RAD will be its sole system integrator partner but will replicate this joint venture model to other countries.Liu emphasized that Advantech's hardware platforms are now widely used. However, combining domain-focused software, services, and system integration is the only way to create value and enhance competitiveness to capitalize on the opportunities that IoT presents. In the future, those who only provide contract manufacturing services for industrial computers will fall to the bottom of the value chain, and the biggest winners will be those who have the ability to provide hardware, solutions, system integration, and cloud services to support customers around the world with a replicable platform. Although it's a challenging mission, to create the highest value, Advantech will adhere to this strategy and implement it thoroughly.Liu expects that with the implementation of the co-creation model, Advantech will be able to generate approximately 500 million USD in additional revenues in the five years, which is about one-third of current annual revenues. The IIoT market is expected to peak in the next five to ten years, gradually maturing in 15 years.