Electronics supply chain inventory leaner than current levels indicate

Supplier capacity is straining to keep up with downstream demand, resulting not only in long lead times but also in shortages for many commodity components.  For more information read the report summary.

Electronics supply chain inventory leaner than current levels indicate

^{SMTA and MEPTEC 2010 Medical Electronics Symposium}

^{Arizona State University, Tempe AZ, September 22-23, 2010}

^{Don Styblo, VP of Technology will be presenting at the SMTA and MEPTEC 2010 Medical Electronics Symposium. The two-day technical program, titled "Successful Strategies for the Medical Electronics Sector: Steady Growth Keeps the Momentum Moving Forward," is a three-day symposium held in the suburbs of Phoenix AZ.}

^{Don's talk "A New Culture for Developing Advanced Electronic Medical Devices".  This presentation will illustrate from concept to production and FDA approval how medical devices using electronic technologies have been developed in partnership with the public and private sector.  It will review the progression of an idea, technical obstacles encountered, the solutions developed and the importance of advanced miniaturized electronics in the project.} 

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MD&M Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN October 13-14, 2010

Visit Valtronic at MD&M Minneapolis and learn firsthand about our new  capabilities and expanded equipment we have added to serve our customers better.   Most exciting is our new engineering lab designed to develop prototypes quicker while still maintaining the DFM principle.  Please stop by and see us at the  Minneapolis Convention Center, Booth 560.

For more information and to register

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IMAPS 2010 - Research Triangle
43rd International Symposium on Microelectronics

Raleigh, NC October 31 - November 4, 2010 

Valtronic will be exhibiting at the symposium "Bringing Together the Entire Microelectronics Supply Chain"showcasing examples of Microelectronics in the medical, aerospace and commercial industries.  Visit us in Booth 423.

Jim Ohneck, Director of Sales and Marketing at Valtronic Technologies will be presenting "Challenges of Wire Bonding In High Value and High Performance Medical Devices"  Wire bonding can be the answer to addressing many of the requirements mentioned above.  This paper will review the current status of the use of Gold Ball Wire Bonding and its relevance to the medical device industry as well as discuss how advancements in wire bonding processes benefit today's implantable products.

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Valtronic hosted two co-op students this summer as part of its Academic Relations program.  We appreciate their dedication and willingness to pitch in on special projects when needed. Learn more about their experience.

Junguo Li = University of Toledo - Studying Electrical Engineering expected graduation May 2012. This was Junguo's third summer co-oping at Valtronic.  He offered support in document  control,  designed and built circuit boards
for in-house testing machines, and utilized Solidworks to assist in product development for multiple projects.

Jon W. Wimer  - University of Toledo studying Biomedical Engineering expected graduation 2014.  Jon designed and executed experiments used in product development for high power lasers.  He also developed a process for evaluating therapy lasers returned by the customer. Jon was also an active participant in ERP planning sessions.

We thank them for their efforts and wish them the best for the upcoming school year. 

In other Academic news, Don Styblo recently attended a meeting at The Ohio State University to discuss collaboration opportunities in regards to the photobiotherapy laser and its veterinary applications.  We also explored partnering opportunities for projects in the new ElectroScience Lab whose researchers are investigating various aspects of electromagnetic and RF technologies. 

For additional information on how to partner with Valtronic Technologies contact pklavora@valtronictechnologies.com/888-291-9422