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Team ITEC wishes you a happy holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and time with loved ones. Here's to a bright and innovative New Year! 

Thank you to the team at SEMI Japan for an inspiring time at SEMICON Japan 2024!   Our team had a fantastic time connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and customers across the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain.   #SEMICONJapan is a premier event that brings together the industry's brightest minds to explore the latest trends, technologies, and applications powering digital transformation.   This year's event highlighted the exciting potential of Smart applications powered by semiconductor technology, such as automotive and Internet of Things (IoT). It was an honor to participate and share our mission to develop breakthrough technologies, so we can build state-of-the-art equipment that enables our customers to mass-produce high-quality semiconductor products driving innovation.

🚛 Delivering unparalleled speed & accuracy with our first 72kUPH die bonder to a customer ready to experience the future of die bonding with unmatched speed and precision.   What’s the ITEC difference?   - Unmatched Speed: 72,000 units per hour, or 20 dies per second, with 1-sigma placement precision of less than 5 microns. - High Accuracy: Ensures exceptional quality and reliability. - Integrated Inspection: Includes pre-, post-, and backside inspection on the fly, without speed loss, for maximum efficiency. - Lowest Total Cost of Ownership: Designed for high-volume manufacturing with minimal downtime.   Learn more about achieving new levels of productivity & efficiency - https://lnkd.in/eJ4WjsA7

Please join us in welcoming Frankie Wong to the ITEC team as our Operations Director in Wuxi, China! 👏 Frankie spent over 18 years in field service before making the switch to operations. This wealth of experience will be invaluable as he tackles the challenges of opening our newest production line. He learned about ITEC through his time in our industry and was especially interested in our game-changing Die Bonder machines that are making it easy for customers to switch to flip chip technology. As a matter of fact, the first shipments of the world's fastest Die Bonder, boasting an impressive speed of 72,000 units per hour, are on their way to customers in Asia and the US. But more on that later this week… Frankie is an explorer at heart and has particularly enjoyed his time in Europe. We recently welcomed him to our HQ in Nijmegen and are happy to report that he enjoyed his time in our "wonderful, welcoming and charmingly small" city. Amsterdam, Regensburg, and Munich are a few of his favorite cities so far, with the stunning architecture being a highlight. He's also a huge fan of mountains, but lovingly pointed out that the Netherlands only has a few slight hills. 😀 Luckily, he's been fortunate enough to spend time in the Alps to get a few meters above sea level.

We’ll see you at SEMICON JAPAN in 5 days!   Innovation meets collaboration as experts covering the entire semiconductor manufacturing process head to Tokyo Big Sight between 11-13 December to connect and create opportunities to redefine the future of tech.   We'll be in Hall 7 at Booth #7338 with our business partner OKAYA & CO., LTD. Give our teams a visit and discover how we're turning disruptive technology into market-leading solutions for advanced semiconductor assembly, testing, and inspection.   What to expect:   Cutting-edge technology: Explore our latest innovations in die bonding, sorting, production testing, and AOI systems.   Expert guidance: Our team will guide you through solutions tailored to your specific challenges, from cost reduction to increased throughput and improved quality.   A competitive edge: Learn how ITEC's advanced technologies and more than 30 years of experience can give you a significant advantage in the semiconductor market.   Let’s meet and discuss our commitment to delivering superior accuracy, speed, and quality, while driving productivity, sustainability, and the lowest TCOO. #semiconjapan

🚀Igniting Innovation at ITEC’s Tech Forum   We recently hosted our annual ITEC Technical Forum, a platform designed to celebrate creativity, recognize talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement.   This year, we saw an impressive array of submissions, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our engineers. Our esteemed panel of judges, René Poelma, Sven Walczyk, Cornelis (Kees) Bos and Marcel Tichem from Delft University of Technology, evaluated submissions based on technical merit, innovation, and presentation skills. What makes these forums special?   Beyond Technology: We focused not only on technical achievements but also on the human element - teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills. A Celebration of Talent: We recognized the outstanding contributions of our engineers and gave the rest of our team a peak behind the R&D curtain. Empowering the Next Generation: We were amazed to see how young engineers, even interns, contributed groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions.   “The first forum was held back in 2015 and is a tradition we’re committed to keeping. Every company, even lean ones like ITEC, benefits when they take time to recognize hard work and give teams the chance to share their impact with peers. We’re on a mission to redefine semiconductor manufacturing, and we’re well on our way judging by the inspiring results of this year’s forum.” – Joep Stokkermans, R&D Director.   A BIG congratulations to our winners:   1st Place: Wafer foil expansion by Ralph Huybers and Bram Linders (intern!) 2nd Place: Reverse push up unit by Sjors Kamps, Remco van Hoorn and Luuk Arts 3rd Place: Iterative learning control by Bastiaan and George   A special thank you to our dedicated organizing team: Sai Abhinand, Hans Kuipers, and Merwi Groos. Let's continue to foster a culture of innovation and recognition! 

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It’s a pleasure to welcome ITEC’s first Service Engineer supporting the Americas, Sergio Gonzalez. Hailing from Mexico, Sergio has had a lifelong passion for exploring and tinkering with the inner workings of cars and machines. Eventually, passion turned into a profession as he began his career as a Service Engineer five years ago. We were flattered to hear from Sergio that he’s thoroughly enjoyed the recruitment process and the chance to spend some time in Nijmegen for onboarding. "It’s an awesome environment, the food is fantastic, and I love seeing bikes everywhere. It’s great to be part of a company that truly cares about the environment!" Full disclosure, Sergio clarified that he enjoys the multicultural cuisine options available in the Netherlands slightly more than Dutch food 😉 When he’s not engineering on his own time, Sergio enjoys travelling and has picked China as his favorite destination so far. “I immediately felt like I stepped into the future when I arrived, and the people were all so welcoming!” 🥳Join us in giving Sergio a warm welcome as he embarks on this exciting journey with us!

How we’re leveraging decades of semiconductor manufacturing experience to revolutionize RFID tag production.   Tired of the limitations of traditional RFID die bonders? Our ADAT3 XF Tagliner offers unique breakthrough performance, speed, and accuracy. With semiconductor-grade precision and versatility, it's the future of RFID tag manufacturing, offering:   • Unmatched speed and accuracy: 3x faster, 30% more accurate than competitors. • Versatility: Handles a wide range of substrates, including paper. • Efficiency: Automated wafer change and full inspection. • Quality: Ensures high yields and reliability.   Learn more about the market’s most advanced & future-proof RFID tag-making machine - https://lnkd.in/eSYXw-zh

You don’t often get to welcome someone to the team three times, but here we are. 😃 Matthijs Dolsma began his journey with ITEC as a trainee in 2001 when we were still a part of Philips. His mentor at the time, Joep Stokkermans, currently ITEC R&D Director, advised Matthijs to return to uni. After completing a master’s degree at the University of Eindhoven, his second stint with ITEC began in 2008 when he volunteered to move to Hong Kong to become the linking pin between R&D software engineering in Nijmegen and the ITEC Asia department. The ITEC Engineering, Service and Operations teams are close to the Semiconductor BE Manufacturing Facilities, and the Asian Supply base. What was initially planned as a three-to-four-year project, turned into a 13-year stay as he quickly fell in love with the country and even found time to help his wife form an AI education startup. He made the most of his leisure time in Hong Kong by taking part in many outdoor activities, including organizing many hikes in the lesser-known but absolutely stunning nature surrounding the city.   Recently, Matthijs chose to relocate back to the Netherlands and had a chance to meet with his old mentor, Joep. Over a beer in Hong Kong, they talked about the possibility of returning to ITEC Nijmegen, and from there things moved quickly. We’re happy to have him back on board and can’t wait to see how he leverages his unique experience as an entrepreneur in Asia and Europe combined with knowledge of the ITEC journey from Philips department to an independent company on a mission to “Redefine Semiconductor Manufacturing”.   What brought Matthijs back to ITEC?   "Small company feel, big impact. We're part of a larger network, but maintain a startup mindset of rapid response and seizing opportunities."