Stress testers check interconnection reliability

PWB Interconnect Solutions has signed Polar Instruments to distribute and market its interconnect stress test (IST) systems and test services throughout Europe.

PWB Interconnect Solutions has signed Polar Instruments to distribute and market its interconnect stress test (IST) systems and test services throughout Europe.

PWB has chosen Polar as a partner in Europe following on from a long and successful relationship with Polar Instruments (Asia Pacific), which represents PWB in Asia.

"This represents an exciting opportunity for both companies", remarks Bill Birch, President PWB Corp.

"Polar has served us well in the Asia Pacific region, introducing many leading PCB fabricators to the benefits of IST testing of PCB reliability.

Extending this relationship to cover Europe through Polar Instruments (UK) will bring PWB Interconnect Solutions closer to the professional high end PCB fabrication industry in Europe".

Interconnect stress testing from PWB is an IPC-TM-650 approved method for PCB reliability test; it is fast, proven, economical and environmentally friendly compared with traditional reliability test methods.

Companies building PCBs intended for durable or high-reliability applications, including automotive, communications infrastructure, military and aerospace can benefit from understanding how new processes and materials impact PCB reliability.

PWB provides both a test service for customers who need occasional analysis, or alternatively can provide systems together with complete in-house reliability analysis training.

"I am delighted to help introduce IST test capability into the European fabrication market", says Neil Chamberlain, European Sales Manager at Polar (UK), "especially as Polar can now work jointly with PWB Interconnect Solutions to help fabricators build leading edge PCBs that have both excellent high speed electrical performance, while maintaining high and predictable levels of reliability".

PWB and Polar will launch their agreement at Productronica 2003 in Hall A2, Stand 132.

Representatives from both companies will be available to answer any questions related to both equipment and services supplied by Polar Instruments and PWB Interconnect Solutions.

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