Selective Soldering and Vacuum Reflow from the Technology Leader at NEPCON South China

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 21, 2021 — BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, today announced plans to exhibit at NEPCON South China, scheduled to take place Aug. 25-27, 2021 at the Shenzhen International Convention & Exhibition Center, booth number 1P45. BTU will showcase the new Valence 3508 selective soldering system and PYRAMAX™ Vacuum Reflow Oven.

Selective Soldering SystemThe Valence 3508 was designed for high mix, high volume, high level PCB production. The continuous duty, multi-station, in-line selective soldering machine utilizes an electromagnetic pump. The Valence 3508 can be programmed in minutes and is highly configurable and customizable. With a three-shift processing area and stainless-steel ball screws, the Valence 3508 selective soldering system increases production efficiency and reduces downtime associated with maintenance.

The PYRAMAX Vacuum reflow oven has been designed to meet the solder voiding requirements and high-volume demands of electronics assembly and semiconductor packaging applications. The unit is configured with 10 zones of closed-loop convacuum reflow oven

vection heating, two zones of convection vacuum chamber heat assist and an internal vacuum chamber heater for precise profile control.  The vacuum chamber can accommodate a maximum product size of 18” by 18”. Nitrogen atmosphere capable, the PYRAMAX Vacuum reflow oven offers a maximum process temperature of 350° C.

To learn more visit www.btu.com.

About BTU International
BTU International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amtech Group (Nasdaq: ASYS), is a global supplier and technology leader of advanced thermal processing equipment in the electronics manufacturing market.  BTU’s high-performance reflow ovens are used in the production of SMT printed circuit board assemblies and in semiconductor packaging processes. BTU also specializes in precision controlled, high-temperature belt furnaces for a wide range of custom applications, such as brazing, direct bond copper (DBC), diffusion, sintering and advanced solar cell processing. BTU has operations in North Billerica, Massachusetts, and Shanghai, China, with direct sales and service in the U.S.A., Asia and Europe. Information about BTU International is available at www.btu.com.

###

Company Contact:
Rob DiMatteo
General Manager
BTU International, Inc.
Phone: +1- (978) 667-4111

Media Contact:
Megan Wendling
MW Associates
Phone: +1-(239) 530-8790

Reflow in a New Light

Aurora Reflow Oven

Upcoming Events

May 5–7, 2026

SEMICON SEA

Booth: TBD
Malaysia
May 14, 2026

SMTA Capital Expo

Booth: TBD
Maryland, USA
Jun 2–4, 2026

NEPCON China

Booth: TBD
Shanghai, China
Aug 18, 2026

SMTA Michigan

Booth: TBD
Livonia, Michigan USA
Aug 20, 2026

SMTA Ohio

Booth: TBD
Independence, OH USA
Sep 2–4, 2026

SEMICON Taiwan

Booth: TBD
Taipei
Oct 1, 2026

SMTA Long Island

Booth: TBD
Long Island, New York USA
Sep 28 – Oct 1, 2026

IMAPS Symposium 2026

Booth: TBD
Encore Boston Harbor
Boston Massachusetts USA
Oct 7–8, 2026

SMTA Guadalajara

Booth: TBD
Guadalajara, Mexico
Oct 6–8, 2026

EFX Germany

Booth: TBD
Stuttgart Germany
Nov 12, 2026

SMTA Space Coast

Booth: TBD
Melbourne, FL
Dec 3, 2026

SMTA Silicon Valley

Booth: TBD
Freemont, CA