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ECD Doubles Manufacturing Footprint to Meet Demand for SmartDRY® Intelligent Dry Storage Systems

Award-winning Dry Storage Cabinets Realize Sustained Year-Over-Year Growth, Production Capacity Expanded to Accommodate Unit Shipment Increases

November 18, 2024 – ECD announced today that it has increased production capacity by 100% to accommodate significant order growth for its SmartDRY® Intelligent Dry Storage portfolio. Over the last four years, the product line has experienced sustained, double-digit year-over-year growth.

Introduced to the market in 2015, SmartDRY quickly became the go-to solution for humidity-controlled storage of moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs) used in electronics assembly. Excessive moisture exposure reduces component floor life and can cause damage during processing if not tightly managed. SmartDRY revolutionized the market with an intuitive platform that delivers J-STD-033 standard-compliant parts access at intervals competitive systems cannot match. The user-friendliness, simple visual status indicators, and effectiveness of SmartDRY earned it several industry awards and propelled it to market-leading status.

ECD Electronics Division Manager Mark Waterman notes the impressive trajectory of SmartDRY, which has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the electronics manufacturing sector and adjacent markets like medical devices and 3D printing. “In its nearly 10-year history, SmartDRY has experienced consistent year-over-year unit shipment growth,” Waterman says. “Based on current volumes and near-term sales projections, investment in dedicated manufacturing space was necessary. The new production area has facilitated improved manufacturing flow and enables us to provide production-critical dry storage technology within relatively short lead times. This expansion will ensure we uphold our customer commitments and continue to proudly make our high-quality systems in the USA.”

The SmartDRY portfolio comprises six models in 10, 30, and 48 cubic-foot capacities. SmartDRY SD-10 is also available in a SmartBAKE™ version to enable component storage and bake-out in a single unit. For more information, visit SmartDRY – ECD.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD’s M.O.L.E.® EV Touchscreen Thermal Profiler Portfolio Wins Global Technology Award

Market’s Only Touchscreen Thermal Profiler Technology Expands its Award Win Record, Takes Top Honors in Industry Contest.

October 28, 2024 – ECD today announced that its groundbreaking touchscreen M.O.L.E.® EV thermal profiling portfolio has won the Global Technology Award in the Thermal Profiling category. The award was presented to ECD Electronics Division Manager Mark Waterman by Global SMT & Packaging magazine Publisher and Editor Trevor Galbraith at last week’s SMTA International conference and exhibition.

ECD’s first touchscreen profiler, the M.O.L.E. EV6, made its electronics industry debut in 2023 to much acclaim. Since then, the company has developed two more high-channel-count models, M.O.L.E. EV12 and M.O.L.E. EV20, effectively addressing the profiling requirement for any electronic assembly – from standard SMT up to the most complex, high-density, high-value PCBs that dictate several thermal readings.

The design of M.O.L.E. EV thermal profilers allows extraordinary functionality and analysis without using a PC for most tasks, including seeing profiles, KPI tables, and in- or out-of-spec conditions. Engineered to be robust and partially user-serviceable, M.O.L.E. EVs can also operate in classic mode even if the device breaks or is damaged. Operational simplicity and cost-effectiveness are at the core of ECD’s M.O.L.E. EVs, with many parts – such as the battery – readily available and easily procured from various sources.

“The M.O.L.E. EV platform has been engineered from top to bottom and inside out to make using it, maintaining it, and even getting parts for it easy and cost-effective,” explains ECD’s Waterman. “This is the most productive, rugged, time-saving, technologically sophisticated thermal profiling system available, and we are honored that the Global Technology Award judges have acknowledged its innovative impact. This win is just further validation of what the growing community of M.O.L.E. EV users has confirmed.”

The Global Technology Award is the second industry honor for the M.O.L.E. EV platform. M.O.L.E. EV6 won an NPI Award in 2023. To learn more, visit www.ecd.com.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD Partners with Comprehensive Process Solutions to Expand Baking Business in the USA

Engineering and Technical Services Expert Aims to Help Baking Professionals Elevate Operational Efficiency and Product Quality through Thermal Profiling.

October 10, 2024 – ECD today announced that its Baking Division has signed Comprehensive Process Solutions, LLC (CPS) as a partner representative for its thermal profiling portfolio. CPS, led by Owner and Principal Consultant Phillip Stringer, will support ECD baking sales throughout the United States, effective immediately.

Tara Fischer, ECD President, underscores the significance of the partnership with CPS. “We have been diligently seeking the perfect partner in the baking industry,” says Fischer. “In CPS, we have found a partner with unparalleled knowledge of food production processes, a proven track record in bakery engineering and R&D, and a profound understanding of the role of thermal profiling in optimizing oven performance and product quality. This alliance will bring immense value to ECD and our customers.”

ECD’s M.O.L.E.® thermal profilers – now available in time-saving touchscreen models – provide precision data capture of thermal events for baked goods and bakery equipment. The company’s product range includes M.O.L.E. thermal profilers, BreadOMETER® and CakeOMETER® product sensors, OvenBALANCER™ and VaporWATCH® equipment validation sensors, and a suite of software solutions including Kill Step FSMA compliance tools. Renowned for ease-of-use and cost-effectiveness as compared to competitive products that are complex and can approach six-figure price tags, ECD baking technologies help ensure bakery professionals can – and will – use the tools to elevate system performance, product quality, and business profitability.

Having extensive experience with M.O.L.E. thermal profilers and ECD baking sensors, as well as other data logger brands, CPS is uniquely positioned to support bakers’ technical requirements. Through its work at international bakeries and its consulting services, CPS has successfully utilized multiple ECD products, including M.O.L.E. thermal profilers and OvenBALANCER sensors to streamline production, reduce energy use, and enhance operational efficiency.

“I have used M.O.L.E. profilers in my work for many years,” says CPS’s Phillip Stringer. “Often, bakery operators perceive thermal profiling to be complicated, so they designate one point person to manage the profiling routines. This is simply not the case – especially with M.O.L.E.. The product is easy to understand and yields tremendous benefits when part of routine process verification and equipment maintenance regimens. I’m very excited about the ECD-CPS partnership and look forward to helping bakeries thrive with these affordable, simple, and effective tools!”

To learn more, visit www.ecd.com and www.cprocesssolutions.com. Visitors to the PACK Expo conference taking place November 3 – 6 in Chicago, IL, can see CPS and the ECD thermal profiling portfolio in the Baking Industry Technical Support, LLC booth # LL-9828.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD Technology Brings Intuitive Process Control to Dynamic India Manufacturing Sector as Geographic Production Shifts Continue

Thermal Profiler Pioneer to Showcase Timesaving M.O.L.E.® EV Touchscreen Portfolio at Productronica India 2024.

August 27, 2024 – ECD and its partner Maxim SMT Technologies today announced plans to showcase the latest soldering process control technology from stand H15.E15 at Productronica India 2024 to be held at the India Expo Mart ( IEML ), Greater Noida, India from September 11-13, 2024. The electronics manufacturing sector in India has seen rapid growth in recent years as significant investment accelerates and numerous multinationals continue shifting production capacity to the region. Ensuring operators are adequately trained and production processes refined will be challenging given the pace of growth. As new sites scale up to meet demand, tools like ECD’s soldering control portfolio can play a key role in improving productivity, reducing operator training requirements, and ensuring high-quality yields.

ECD’s latest innovation, the M.O.L.E.® EV touchscreen thermal profiler platform, allows reflow soldering profile viewing on the production line. This capability saves time, simplifies profiling routines, and helps operators at all skill levels perform vital product profiling tasks with confidence and ease. Available in 6-, 12-, and 20-channel models, M.O.L.E. EV delivers handheld, lineside access to calculation templates, KPI tables, thermal profiles, and pass/fail results. Eliminating the requirement for offline PC viewing allows corrective actions to be managed immediately, improving productivity and ensuring timely quality outputs. The six-channel M.O.L.E. EV6 also integrates with ECD’s machine quality management pallets – OvenRIDER®, WaveRIDER®, and SelectiveRIDER® — to verify soldering equipment performance. These technologies, along with ECD’s V-M.O.L.E. 2 four-channel thermal profiler, will be demonstrated at Maxim SMT stand H15.E15 during Productronica India 2024.

“India’s expanding electronics manufacturing sector is a promising and exciting development,” says Mark Waterman, ECD Electronics Division Manager. “The soldering process is where defects often surface, so ensuring tight process control and leveraging operator-friendly tools can dramatically improve quality and yield. We look forward to sharing the latest profiling technology with electronics manufacturers serving the Indian market.”

To learn more about ECD’s complete range of M.O.L.E., SmartDRY, continuous monitoring, and machine quality management technologies.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD Delivers on Mexico Manufacturing Dynamics; Showcases Time-saving Technology at SMTA Event

M.O.L.E.® EV Touchscreen Thermal Profiler Portfolio Improves Productivity, Enables Informed and Immediate Decision-Making.

July 29, 2024 – ECD plans to showcase its award-winning M.O.L.E. EV and RIDER™ portfolios at SMTA Guadalajara Expo and Tech Forum, the company announced today. At the September 11- 12 event, ECD will exhibit with regional partner PAC Global, Inc. from booth #534, offering demonstrations of its M.O.L.E.® EV6 touchscreen thermal profiler and machine quality management pallets OvenRIDER® NL 2+, WaveRIDER® NL 2, and SelectiveRIDER®. The company has seen significant growth in the Mexican electronics manufacturing sector, particularly in the production strongholds of Chihuahua, Juarez, and Guadalajara, and attributes its success to continued product innovation and unmatched customer support.

Since its market introduction last year, M.O.L.E. EV6 has set the benchmark for thermal profiling productivity, accuracy, and ease of use. Enabling lineside access to profiles, calculation templates, and pass/fail analysis, M.O.L.E. EV6 eliminates the need for offline PC data viewing, allowing immediate corrective action implementation. The thermal profiler integrates with all ECD’s machine quality management pallets – OvenRIDER, WaveRIDER, and SelectiveRIDER – for a scalable solution to total soldering process control.

“The time savings and intuitiveness afforded by M.O.L.E. EV6 is tremendous for productivity and operator training,” shares Oscar Gomez, ECD Latin America Sales Manager. “My conversations with customers throughout Mexico confirm this fact. These plants are busy, and saving time on the line equates to higher yields and increased revenue. M.O.L.E. EV6 provides thermal profiling confidence in real-time.”

ECD and PAC Global look forward to demonstrating the M.O.L.E. EV difference to SMTA Guadalajara Expo visitors. To learn more about ECD’s complete range of M.O.L.E., SmartDRY, and machine quality management technologies, visit www.ecd.com.

Except as otherwise noted, all marks used herewith are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ECD and/or its affiliates in the US and elsewhere

About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD Expands Technical Service Team to Support Growing Customer Base

New Senior Product Support Technician Upholds Company’s Personalized, Responsive Approach to Customer Service.

June 20, 2024 – ECD today announced that it has increased its customer support staff to ensure its continued, award-winning legacy of timely, personalized customer assistance. Along with its product innovation leadership, ECD has built a solid reputation based on trusted, high-quality, responsive service. The company’s latest hire, Rob Bishop, has joined the team as a Senior Product Support Technician to uphold this commitment.

Bishop brings broad experience to ECD, having previously held positions in equipment maintenance, personnel and customer technical training, field service support, and technical documentation writing. Over the last twenty years, he has worked primarily in the semiconductor manufacturing sector and, most recently, was a training project manager at Lam Research. Rob is a self-described solution-seeker who is technically skilled, innately curious, and passionate about helping people.

“By nature, I am a fixer and a technology nerd,” shares Bishop. “Ensuring proper calibration so our products are at peak performance is critical to our brand reputation and I’m proud to be part of that. I also enjoy meeting and learning from people of all different backgrounds and cultures, which this job allows me to do. Having come from larger organizations, working in a collaborative, tight-knit company like ECD where my contributions are palpable is refreshing. I look forward to learning, growing, and helping our customers succeed.”

ECD’s thermal profiler, machine quality management, product sensor, and humidity-controlled storage cabinet portfolios have enjoyed a steady growth trajectory. Most notably, the company’s recently-introduced M.O.L.E.™ EV-series touchscreen thermal profilers — with three models now commercialized – have exceeded sales expectations. The industry uptake necessitated additional resources for routine scheduled device calibration, process troubleshooting, and technical guidance.

ECD President Tara Fischer says that customer support is the solid foundation on which ECD is built and is not something the company will outsource; adding internal staff was essential. “We have developed incredibly impactful process control technologies, and enabling our customers to get the most out of our products’ capabilities is our top priority,” she explains. “Customer support takes technical knowledge, yes, but also a calm demeanor, respectful communication, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy the customer. Rob has demonstrated all these characteristics, and we — and ECD customers – are grateful he is part of our growing team.”

Bishop holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing Technology from ITT Technical Institute in Portland, OR. He is based in ECD’s Milwaukie, OR headquarters.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD Intensifies Engineering Investment, Adds Software and Manufacturing Engineers to Growing Team

New Hires Aim to Accelerate Next-Gen Product Design and Manufacturing, Enhance User Experience

March 4, 2024 – ECD announced today that it is continuing its engineering department expansion and has hired a software and manufacturing engineer, further bolstering its team as it accelerates current product line enhancements and NPI initiatives.

Nicholas Chase, Senior Software Engineer, comes to ECD with an impressive decade-long career, which includes software engineering experience at EDA companies Mentor Graphics Corporation (now Siemens EDA) and, most recently, Synopsys, Inc. He has a strong focus on sound design principles, continuous improvement, and has broad programming language proficiency. At ECD, Chase’s responsibilities entail driving development process efficiency, ensuring product software provides an intuitive and responsive user experience, and implementing robust testing procedures. He has already completed a significant project for ECD’s Baking Division with the integration of food safety KillStep Calculator functionality into the new touchscreen M.O.L.E.™ EV6 thermal profiling hardware. Chase holds a B.S. in Software Engineering from Oregon Institute of Technology.

Manufacturing Engineer Rahul Bilakanti oversees production and quality for ECD’s in-house manufacturing operation, which produces M.O.L.E. thermal profilers, SmartDRY™ desiccant cabinets, soldering machine verification pallets, and baked goods and oven sensors. Since joining the company, Bilakanti has contributed to manufacturing waste reduction through the use of 3D-printed fixtures, is leading the implementation of digitized manufacturing processes to streamline workflows, and is focused on improving production efficiency through collaborative DFM procedures. Bilakanti’s previous experience includes quality and manufacturing engineering positions at Abbott Labs and Japan Aviation Electronics’ Automotive Group. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he earned a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering.

Speaking about the engineering staff growth, ECD President Tara Fischer says, “We are launching new products at an unprecedented pace, with three M.O.L.E. EV-series thermal profilers developed and commercialized within the last year,” she explains, underscoring the company’s ambitious five-year R&D roadmap. “So far, our team has executed our strategy perfectly. Nick and Rahul bring fresh eyes and outstanding credentials to our engineering department and have already been instrumental in our success. We are thrilled to have them on board!”

Chase and Bilakanti began their roles at ECD in November 2023. They are based in the company’s Milwaukie, OR headquarters.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD to Unveil High Channel Count M.O.L.E.™ EV-Series Touchscreen Thermal Profilers at IPC APEX Expo 2024

M.O.L.E.® EV20 and M.O.L.E.® EV12Profilers Make North American Debut, SmartDRY® Gets Even Smarter with Improved Efficiency.

February 15, 2024 – ECD today announced that it has developed its third touchscreen M.O.L.E.™ EV-series product – the M.O.L.E. EV12 – and will unveil it from booth #1225 at IPC APEX Expo 2024. This model follows the 20-channel M.O.L.E. EV20, launched in late 2023 and now making its North American debut, and the inaugural groundbreaking M.O.L.E. EV6, which revolutionized the profiling segment as the market’s first touchscreen thermal profiler. With these additions, ECD’s touch control EV-series technologies satisfy the range of thermal measurements required for any PCB assembly – from simple SMT to complex, high-density designs.

Filling the gap between six- and 20-channel capability, the brand-new 12-channel M.O.L.E. EV12 bridges this data point collection divide for certain applications – like nine-measurement oven surveys, for example. M.O.L.E. EV12 will serve as ECD’s foundation technology for new soldering equipment verification pallet development. Unique among ultra-high channel count data loggers, the thin design of the 20-channel M.O.L.E. EV20 has maintained a thermal barrier thickness and width that complies with all reflow oven clearances. This feature saves valuable setup and production time, allowing complex profiles to be completed in a single run. All M.O.L.E. EVs have Bluetooth® wireless connectivity capability, USB C charging, an off-the-shelf battery, simple two-button on/off and record control, and built-in maintenance reminders.

As ECD Electronics Division Manager Mark Waterman explains, intuitive interfaces, streamlined operator training, and maximized productivity are difference-makers in industrial settings, and the company’s product development initiatives align with these objectives. “Integrating a full-color touchscreen into M.O.L.E. thermal profilers has dramatically improved solder process profile efficiency, which translates into higher yield and profitability,” says Waterman. “With M.O.L.E. EV-series profilers, calculation templates, configuration, profile optimization, and pass/fail analysis are managed on the line – no PC download is required. Observing profiles in real time is a game-changer. There is no delay between data viewing and implementing any needed corrective actions.”

ECD will also display its SmartDRY™ Intelligent Dry Storage product range at IPC APEX Expo. Recently enhanced with modernized drying mechanisms, SmartDRY has integrated constant active drying for greater cabinet relative humidity (RH) efficiency and a wider safety margin. SmartDRY’s ultra-fast recovery time of under three minutes allows frequent J-STD-033-compliant access to moisture-sensitive devices. These features, combined with SmartDRY’s sleek design, unique interior lighting for visual confirmation of status, and network connectivity capability, have made the desiccant cabinets the preferred solution for high-value device protection.

Find out more about ECD’s complete range of M.O.L.E., SmartDRY, and machine quality management technologies at www.ecd.com. To schedule a demonstration of any of the M.O.L.E. EV-series thermal profilers at IPC APEX Expo 2024, send an email to [email protected].

Except as otherwise noted, all marks used herewith are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ECD and/or its affiliates in the US and elsewhere

About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD Introduces 20-Channel M.O.L.E.™ EV20 Touchscreen Thermal Profiler

Latest EV-series M.O.L.E.® Brings Touchscreen Thermal Profiling Productivity to High-Density, High-Reliability Assemblies.

November 14, 2023 – ECD announced today that it has developed a new 20-channel M.O.L.E.® touchscreen thermal profiler for high-value, high-reliability electronic assemblies that require multiple thermal measurements. The M.O.L.E.® EV20 is the second product in ECD’s EV-series thermal profilers, built on the market’s only profiling platform with full-color touchscreen control. M.O.L.E. EV20 replaces the company’s MEGAM.O.L.E.™ 20 and delivers significant ease-of-use and technological enhancements.

Foremost among the M.O.L.E. EV20’s productivity benefits is the process control immediacy it offers operators. Thermal profiles can be seen in real time, allowing corrective actions if required. By contrast, other thermal profilers require a PC data download, which adds time and complexity to the process. Calculation templates, configuration, profile selection and modification, and pass/fail analysis are all managed through the intuitive, handheld touchscreen M.O.L.E. EV20. The ability to interact with and control the profiler on the shop floor helps reduce required operator training, limits errors, and raises efficiency.

While the touchscreen management capability is the most significant element of the redesign, the new M.O.L.E. EV20 has also integrated user-friendly and economical features compared to its predecessor, as ECD Electronics Division, Mark Waterman explains: “We wanted to use the new platform as an opportunity also to add simplicity and cost-effectiveness to high channel count capability. For example, M.O.L.E. EV20 uses standard mini-connectors as opposed to proprietary thermocouple inputs, has universal USB C charging, Bluetooth® wireless connectivity, an off-the-shelf battery, two-button on/off and record control, and built-in maintenance reminders. Moreover, our unique design has maintained the same thermal barrier thickness and width as MEGAM.O.L.E. 20.”

The dimensions of M.O.L.E. EV20 are notable because the thin, narrow profile allows the data logger to comply with all reflow oven clearance restrictions while allowing 20 measurements to be collected in a single run. This is not the case with all multi-input profiling options. With other profilers, the device design is very thick to accommodate high channel counts, or multiple runs must be conducted to collect the numerous readings required for densely populated, high-value PCB assemblies.

“Our engineering team thoughtfully designed M.O.L.E. EV20 with the operator’s perspective in mind,” Waterman explains. “We’re confident our newest touchscreen EV profiler ticks all the boxes.”

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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ECD to Showcase New M.O.L.E.® EV6 Features, Preview Expanding Touchscreen Thermal Profiling Portfolio at productronica 2023

M.O.L.E.® EV6, the Market’s Only Touchscreen Thermal Profiler, Adds Bluetooth® Capability and Welcomes New Additions to the Portfolio

October 16, 2023 – Since the launch of the first-ever touch control thermal profiler, M.O.L.E.® EV6, ECD’s new tool has enjoyed wide industry uptake and has recently integrated additional features like Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. The company announced today that during productronica 2023 in Hall A4, Booth 246/3, visitors can experience M.O.L.E. EV6 first-hand, see a preview of soon-to-be-launched profilers, demo OvenSENTINEL® reflow monitoring technology, and learn more about the scalable RIDER soldering equipment verification portfolio.

“Maximum productivity and expansive data are the keys to process efficiency and product quality,” says ECD Electronics Division Manager, Mark Waterman. “ECD’s objective from its founding has been to deliver on these elements through robust measurement, monitoring, and analysis technologies. As the market has evolved and data acquisition and presentation made more seamless, our product line has followed suit. The ability to view and act on information immediately through M.O.L.E. EV6’s touchscreen visibility and OvenSENTINEL’s real-time reflow monitoring are two examples that have demonstrated measurable improvements in yield, quality, and cost-efficiency. For ECD, this is a journey, and we continue to add features to existing technologies and bring new solutions to the industry. We’re excited to showcase many of these at productronica 2023.”

Expanding on M.O.L.E. EV6’s feature set, ECD has integrated Bluetooth wireless technology to enable remote data acquisition of real-time profile conditions through its M.A.P. software. This Bluetooth capability, ECD’s scalable WaveRIDER® NL 2, OvenRIDER® NL 2+, and SelectiveRIDER® sensor products, and the company’s OvenSENTINEL reflow soldering continuous monitoring software will be demonstrated throughout the four-day productronica event.

With the M.O.L.E. EV platform exceeding expectations, ECD has accelerated its planned rollout of additions to the EV-generation profiler portfolio. Currently in development, new high channel count tools will offer more flexibility for the demanding process needs of each customer and address market-specific requirements. Visitors to ECD’s productronica exhibit can see a preview of the new technologies, which are set to be commercialized in early 2024.

“Particularly for high-value, high-reliability PCBs destined for mission-critical applications like automotive, aerospace, alternative energy, and high-performance computing, expanded thermal profile data points are required to ensure compliant, fail-safe manufacturing,” says Waterman. “Our newest EV-series M.O.L.E.s will offer this capability, and we look forward to sharing them with the market soon!”

To schedule time with ECD’s technology team at productronica 2023, email [email protected]. Learn more about ECD’s electronic process control technologies by visiting www.ecd.com.

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About ECD

Founded in 1964, ECD is recognized worldwide for its leadership and expertise in thermal monitoring and analysis technology and, more recently, for its development of intelligent dry storage systems. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, the company is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced in-transit thermal profiling systems and software used to monitor and analyze process temperatures in various industries including electronics, solar and baking, among others. Well-known for its data-rich software expertise and robust hardware functionality, ECD leads the industry for innovative measurement and safeguarding systems. For more information on ECD and its products, visit www.ecd.com.

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