Author: June Cook

Part 3 of 4 INTRODUCTION This month, we continue our 4-part series focused on automating the PCA materials management process.  In October 2019 we shared the first part of this series, which described functionality and benefits of an incoming material station.  April 2020’s post focused on the automated component storage, specifically the features of the … Read More

Part 2 of 4 INTRODUCTION This month, we continue our 4-part series focused on automating the PCA materials management process.  In October 2019 we shared the first part of this series, which described functionality and benefits of an incoming material station. As a reminder, the series will cover the following topics / products: Incoming material … Read More

Part 1 of 4 INTRODUCTION Over the next five months, Methods Automation will be publishing a series of articles about automating the PCA materials management process.  Many of our customers have expressed having a goal of becoming more organized and cost-efficient in this area.  Automating the materials management process is one part of becoming a … Read More

Through our partnership with Active Sales, we are pleased to announce an exciting new addition to our product offering.  In the DC / MD / VA marketplace, there is a high demand for quick turn, ITAR printed circuit board suppliers, and APCT has proven to be a capable and ideal solution.  APCT is best known … Read More

Over the last decade, flying probes have become an essential part of testing circuit boards in an assembly line.  Flying probe is typically more desirable than the traditional bed of nails in-circuit system because of the lack of fixtures dedicated to a specific kind of board, allowing the possibility of setting up test programs without … Read More

      There are new and exciting things happening in the world of IPC training this year!  Methods Automation and Circuit Technology are pleased to announce a new IPC training facility in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  This facility was opened to better serve our customers in Virginia—we look forward to opening our doors to new students … Read More

    We are pleased to announce a new addition to the Methods Automation lineup: SCHUNK Electronic Solutions, number one global provider of gripping systems, clamping technology, PWA routers, depanelizers and linear motor actuators.  Their reputation for precision, reliability, and longevity has grown this family-owned company to more than 3,000 employees worldwide.  With 70 years … Read More

We have added PVA to the Methods Automation portfolio to offer a comprehensive dispensing and coating solution for our electronic manufacturing customers.  After an extensive evaluation of the companies serving this category, it became obvious that PVA was the market leader for all the right reasons including current product offerings, configurations flexibility, customer service and … Read More

Multi-level stencils, also known as “step” stencils, are developed using multiple techniques to improve stencil printing.  Mixed steps (up & down) have become an important component of stencil printing because, when adjusting aperture sizes and stencil thickness fails to optimize solder paste volumes, step stencils “step up to the plate” to meet the challenge. How … Read More