BTU to Demo the Updated WINCON Control System at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2017

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 10, 2017 — BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets, today announced plans to exhibit with EPP Electronic Production Partners GmbH at SMT Hybrid Packaging. The event is scheduled to take place May 16-18, 2017, in Nuremberg, Germany. BTU representatives will demonstrate the PYRAMAX^™ reflow oven with the WINCON^™ connected factory interface in booth 4-551.

“Our Wincon platform has proved to be a powerful tool in delivering solutions for Industry 4.0,” said Peter Tallian, general manager of BTU International.   “Our connected factory interface and related solutions set the benchmark for Industry 4.0 implementation,” added Tallian.

WINCON is an advanced windows-based software system for controlling the operation of BTU thermal processing equipment.  WINCON combines both the simplicity of a graphical user interface with powerful diagnostic and analytical tools.  WINCON is used in conjunction with BTU’s proprietary INTELLIMAX™ control board on all BTU systems, including the PYRAMAX family of convection reflow ovens.

INTELLIMAX platform has been powering BTU ovens and furnaces for the past decade; WINCON 6.0 adds support for the next-generation controller INTELLIMAX2: an incredibly powerful, scalable and flexible control platform that delivers precise control to ensure process optimization and availability.

For more information about BTU International, 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 and processes to the electronics manufacturing and alternative energy markets. BTU equipment is used in the production of printed circuit board assemblies and semiconductor packaging as well as in the manufacturing of solar cells and nuclear fuel. 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.

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

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