Newman Lake, WA (April 18, 2023) – Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability test equipment, is pleased to announce that Rochester Electronics 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 Rochester Electronics

Headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Rochester Electronics is the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors, 100% authorized by over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers.  Rochester’s comprehensive semiconductor lifecycle solutions include authorized distribution, licensed manufacturing and a full range of manufacturing services including design, wafer processing, assembly, and test.  Providing single solutions through to full turnkey manufacturing.  For more information, please visit: www.rocelec.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.