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News Release from: Universal Instruments
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 March 2004
CBAR recognises Universal contribution
Universal Instruments has received a plaque from the Centre for Board Assembly Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology to commemorate its contribution to advancing assembly technology.
Universal Instruments has been presented with a plaque from the Centre for Board Assembly Research (CBAR) at the Georgia Institute of Technologyto commemorate its contribution to advancing assembly technology, by supporting CBAR with cutting edge technology and process improvement to further its research Alex Goldstein, Director of Operations and Infrastructure at CBAR, presented the plaque to Ian McEvoy, President, Universal Instruments on the opening day of Apex 2004
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Goldstein said: "Universal is a valued supporter of CBAR's mission, and has actively participated in a number of our activities, in addition to supporting the centre's Advanced SMT Laboratory with state-of-the-art placement equipment and technical assistance.
We are presenting this plaque today to show our appreciation of Universal's support".
Ian McEvoy said he was pleased that Universal was able to help CBAR further its leading edge research in electronics assembly technology.
"CBAR is an accomplished research organisation, and well respected among influential academics and electronic businesses world-wide.
We are delighted to support such an important contributor of advanced research on board assembly processes and systems".
Currently Universal Instruments is involved with CBAR in research to create a standard communications interface to supersede GEM for factory communication.
Other partners, including sister companies to Universal Instruments in Dover Technologies, are also taking part in this project.
Among potential users of the new interface standard, a number of multinational assemblers have already declared an interest.
In addition to its work with industry partners and commercial sponsors, CBAR also contributes frequently at research meetings and conferences, including IEEE conferences, SMTA International and other exhibition conferences.
It also regularly publishes its findings in journals including IEEE publications and Circuits Assembly.
Goldstein concluded: "We are working hard to continue to provide all of our valued members with leading edge research and development in electronics assembly technology.
We appreciate Universal's continued support and active participation in CBAR, and will be delighted to keep on our successful collaboration".
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