BTU International to Debut New PYRAMAX Solder Reflow Capabilities at IPC/APEX 2011
A new dual-lane, dual-speed solder reflow system, plus an improved flux management system, will be introduced at the show. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Mar. 15, 2011— BTU International, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, will debut its new dual-lane, dual-speed capabilities of the PYRAMAX™ solder reflow system,…
Read MoreBTU International Ships 3000th Thermal Processing System from Shanghai Factory
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., March 9, 2011—BTU International today announced the shipment of the 3000th thermal processing system from its manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China. BTU opened the facility in China in February of 2004. Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Pudong, China, the plant has been expanded a number of times since opening.…
Read MoreBTU International Passes 5GW Milestone in Metallization Firing Systems
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Feb. 16, 2011—BTU International, a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced that its cumulative shipments for equipment used in firing of metallization for silicon photovoltaics have exceeded 5GW. “Our metallization tools are Cost of Ownership leaders and demonstrate the…
Read MoreBTU International Licenses DuPont Packaging Graphics Catalytic Oxidation Technology for Solar Manufacturing Equipment
BTU International Licenses DuPont Packaging Graphics Catalytic Oxidation Technology for Solar Manufacturing Equipment NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.–Feb. 10, 2011– BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced the signing of a worldwide licensing agreement with DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont) for the…
Read MoreBTU International’s Solder Reflow Article Ranks as One of the Most Viewed in 2010
“Back to basics” article about solder reflow adjustments is in great demand. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 5, 2010—BTU International’s technical paper titled “Oven Adjustment Effects on a Solder Reflow Profile” was the most viewed article in Circuits Assembly Magazine in 2009 and has remained among the most viewed articles in 2010. Written by Fred…
Read MoreCost of Ownership and Overall Equipment Efficiency: a Photovoltaics Perspective
BTU’s Meridian™ In-Line Diffusion system is featured an in an informative article on Cost of Ownership in the photovoltaics industry.
Read MoreBTU International’s PYRAMAX™ Convection Reflow Oven Wins Triple Crown
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Oct. 27, 2010—BTU International (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, has been awarded a 2010 Global Technology Award in the category of Soldering Equipment for its PYRAMAX™ 150Nz12 thermal processing system. The award was presented to Fred Dimock, Process Technology…
Read MoreBTU International Discovers Unexpected Savings When Transferring Recipes between Ovens
Presentation at SMTA International describes methodology used to transfer recipes from an 8-zone oven to a 10-zone oven NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 27, 2010—Fred Dimock, process technology manager at BTU International, will present a paper titled “Experiences in Transferring Recipes from an Eight Zone Reflow Oven to a Ten Zone Oven” at the upcoming SMTA…
Read MoreBTU International’s PYRAMAX Thermal Processing System Wins 2010 Innovation Award
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April, 22, 2010—BTU International (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, has been awarded a 2010 EM Asia Innovation Award in the category of Reflow Soldering Equipment for its PYRAMAX™ 150Nz12 thermal processing system. The award was presented to…
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