Newman Lake, WA (June 7, 2022) – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce that Cobham Mission Systems has purchased a Photon steam aging system.  The Photon steam aging system is used for accelerated life testing to simulate elongated storage conditions for high-reliability applications.  These steam aging systems complement the Odyssey component lead tinning machines specifically designed to perform component re-tinning, tin whisker mitigation, gold removal and BGA de-balling for high reliability and military application in accordance with all relevant GEIA-STD-0006, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-38524E and ANSI-J-STD-002 standards.

About Cobham Mission Systems

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, Cobham Mission Systems is the world’s leading supplier of critical control solutions to increase personal and equipment safety in extreme environments.  They capabilities include systems for air-to-air refueling, auxiliary mission equipment, composite pressure solutions, nitrogen inerting, oxygen systems, and safety and survival.  For more information, please visit: www.cobham.com.

About Hentec Industries

Hentec Industries/RPS Automation is a manufacturer of automated selective soldering, component lead tinning, and solderability test equipment for electronics and electronic component manufacturing, assembly, and distribution.  Hentec/RPS has been advancing automated soldering and lead finishing technology for defense, aerospace, automotive, contract manufacturers and micro-electronics component manufacturers since the early 90’s. All Hentec/RPS products are designed and manufactured in Newman Lake, Washington.  For more information, please visit us at www.rpsautomation.com.

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If you would like more information on system sales, please contact Tom Baro at 509-385-1228 or tbaro@rpsautomation.com.