We recently celebrated a milestone event—our 20th Anniversary Celebration—and it was nothing short of extraordinary! Over three exciting days, we hosted one of the largest technology test & automation events in Central & Eastern Europe: Technology Days. The event brought together over 15 speakers, including European and regional sales managers, as well as technical experts from some of the most innovative companies in the industry. Here’s a look back at how each day unfolded.

Day 1: Automation Day – Leading the Future of Robotics and Automation

We kicked off Technology Days with Automation Day, where leading industry innovators presented groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of automation. Our partners, including Mobile Industrial Robots, ROEQ – Robotic Equipment, Nord Modules A/S, and Universal Robots, demonstrated cutting-edge solutions like the MiR Pallet Jack 1200, UR30, and mobile cobots, providing attendees with a firsthand look at advancements in robotics.

Throughout the day, attendees engaged with hands-on workshops that showcased the latest automation equipment. The immersive experience allowed participants to explore these innovations up close, gaining practical insights from industry experts. From presentations to live demonstrations, the day highlighted the rapid evolution of automation technology and its applications across various sectors.

The first day concluded with a raffle, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event, and our celebratory anniversary cake delighted all present.

Day 2: Test, Hardware & Software Solutions – Exploring Innovations in Quality Assurance

On the second day, we shifted the focus to Test, Hardware, and Software Solutions, where professionals from industrial, electronics, and automotive sectors explored cutting-edge tools for performance ICT testing and quality assurance. Industry-leading technologies were on full display, including the Teradyne TSH ICT, Takaya APT-1600FD Flying Probe Tester, Mirtec MV6-OMNI AOI, and Waygate Micromex X-Ray.

Experts from companies like MIRTEC, Waygate Technologies, Volume Graphics (part of Hexagon), and Teradyne led the workshops and presentations, offering insights into how these innovations are revolutionizing the testing landscape. The interactive workshops provided participants with invaluable knowledge, allowing them to engage with the latest advancements in hardware and software testing solutions.

As part of our ongoing anniversary celebrations, we kept the atmosphere lively with more hands-on workshops, an exciting raffle, and, of course, another slice of our signature anniversary cake. The vibrant discussions and demonstrations made for an enriching and unforgettable day.

Day 3: Test & Inspection – The Future of Testing and Analysis

The third and final day of Technology Days delved deep into Test & Inspection technologies. With presentations and workshops led by thought leaders from Aster, XJTAG, SMH Technologies, and nVent SCHROFF, attendees explored state-of-the-art tools and methodologies in areas like test coverage software, boundary scan testing, in-system programming, and racks & enclosures.

The day featured in-depth discussions on the latest test solutions, including Aster’s test coverage software, XJTAG’s boundary scan for efficient PCB testing, Litepoint’s wireless testing solutions, and SMH’s in-system programming. nVent SCHROFF’s advanced racks and enclosures were also showcased, providing innovative solutions for complex industrial needs.

One of the day’s key highlights was a presentation on Functional Test Solutions by our R&D collaborator, Raul Ionel, who shared his expert insights on test systems for complex electronics. The interactive format allowed for active participation and enthusiasm from attendees, culminating in a memorable conclusion to our event.

A Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration, and Success

Throughout the entire event, we were honored to welcome international guests from our partner companies’ headquarters, as well as professionals from leading industrial, electronics, and automotive companies. The networking opportunities were invaluable, creating a platform for collaboration and innovation.

From the hands-on workshops to the engaging discussions with industry experts, Technology Days provided attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the future of technology and automation. And, of course, no event would be complete without our celebratory moments, including exciting raffles and our delicious anniversary cake, which added a touch of festivity to the professional environment.

Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our partners, clients, and attendees for making our 20th Anniversary Celebration a resounding success. Your continued support and participation mean the world to us. We look forward to many more opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and drive the future of technology together.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey, and here’s to the next 20 years of innovation and success!

Linia de roboți CB3 de la Universal Robots va fi oprită, iar vânzările se vor încheia până la sfârșitul anului 2024.

De ce seria CB3 este eliminată treptat?

Deși a demonstrat valoare de durată pentru mulți clienți, s-a decis renunțarea treptată la producție, astfel încât focusul să fie coboții, seria E, cu sarcină utilă mare, UR20 și UR30. Planurile sunt ambițioase pentru produse noi hardware și software, care vor fi realizate doar cu această tehnologie nouă.

Termenele de comandă și livrare

Roboții CB3 pot fi comandați până la data de 30 iunie 2024 pentru a putea fi livrați până la 31 decembrie 2024.

Vă rugăm să contactați pentru confirmare comenzi de achiziție până la 30 iunie 2024

Livrările pot fi solicitate pe tot parcursul anului 2024 până la 31 decembrie. În cazul cererii după 2024 pentru CB3, trebuie să ne aliniem la ultima planificare de cumpărare în intervalul de timp de mai sus în 2024.

Piese de schimb si reparatii

Roboții CB3 vor fi deserviți și reparați în Service Hubs UR timp de 8 ani, până în decembrie 2032. Piesele de schimb CB3 pot fi comandate până în decembrie 2032.

Trecerea la e-Series

Vă recomandăm să faceți tranziția noilor dvs. soluții de automatizare bazate pe roboți CB3 la linia de produse e-Series. Linia este pe piață din 2018 și este o familie de produse dovedită, cu o bază solidă de calitate și performanță MTBF. Vă rugăm să ne contactați pentru a afla mai multe despre cât de ușoară este migrarea la e-Series și care e valoarea suplimentară pe care o oferă platforma e-Series. Programele robotului CB3 pot fi importate direct în e-Series PolyScope 5.

Ai o întrebare despre CB3 si e-Series? Iti răspunde expertul nostru:

• Catalin Safta – business development manager
• +40 731 544 534
• catalin.safta@alfatest.ro  

” SMH Technologies has created and maintained a competitive technological advantage over time, enabling the company to achieve world leader status in In-System Programming Technology.

The global reputation of SMH Technologies is built on providing the highest levels of ISP Technology available on the market. This achievement stems from continuous investment in research, development, and the establishment of valuable partnerships with companies that share our values.

We are excited to introduce one of the key Partners within our network of collaborations: Alfa Test.

Alfa Test is a premier supplier of solutions, equipment, and services for the Automotive, Electronics, and Logistics industries in Eastern Europe, known for its expertise, flexibility, and commitment.

The company specializes in providing turn-key automation, inspection, and test solutions, delivering high-quality products. Founded in 2002 with the initial goal of supporting Teradyne in-circuit test equipment in Romania, Alfa Test has evolved to become the sole provider in the region offering complete solutions for inspection and test stages, including AOI, X-Ray, Flying Probe, In-Circuit Test, Boundary Scan, Functional Test, and Flash Programming.

In partnership with SMH Technologies, Alfa Test serves as the reference point for Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, and Bosnia for the entire range of In-System Universal Programmers from the FlashRunner family. Through our collaboration, we are able to program more than 15,000 devices and develop custom flash algorithms upon customer request. Explore the full range of FlashRunner products at: https://alfatest.ro/smh/

Alfa Test offers a wide range of services, including Test Development, Board Test Services, Test Consultancy, and Equipment Support. Additionally, it is a UR Certified Training Centre.

We are proud of this collaboration, which we expect to continue for years to come, driving innovation in the field of In-System Programming and Embedded Systems. ” Source SMH website

We are excited to invite you to our 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades of dedicated service and innovation for our valued customers. Join us for a three-day event, each day focusing on a different field of expertise:

Day One – Automation: Experience the latest in automation with cutting-edge demonstrations and presentations, including advancements in robotics such as: MiR Pallet Jack 1200, UR30 and Mobile Cobot.
Day Two – Test & Hardware & Software solutions: Discover innovations in performance ICT testing and quality assurance through X-Ray and AOI technologies, featuring state-of-the-art equipment like: Teradyne TSH ICT, Takaya APT-1600FD Flying Probe Tester, Mirtec MV6-OMNI AOI and Waygate Micromex X-Ray.
Day Three – Test & Inspection: Take a deep dive into cutting-edge tools and methodologies, exploring Aster’s test coverage software, XJTAG’s boundary scan for efficient PCB testing, Litepoint’s wireless testing solutions for comprehensive signal analysis, SMH’s in-system programming and nVent/Schroff racks & enclosures.

We are honored to welcome international guests from our partner companies’ headquarters. This event is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of their industries.
Don’t miss this chance to explore groundbreaking innovations and interact with industry experts. All automation and test & inspection equipment will be displayed throughout the entire 3-day event.

Day 1:September 17, Automation

Day 2:September 18, Test & Hardware & Software solutions

08:30 – 9:30	Welcome /Registration
09:30 – 10:00	Company presentation
10:00 – 10:30	Mirtec AOI Wilson Kim /Managing director Europe
10:30 – 11:00	Waygate X-Ray André Egbert /Senior channel sales manager
11:00 – 11:30	Volume Graphics – CT software Vicentiu Tomescu /Sales manager
11:30 – 12:00	Coffee break
12:00 – 12:30	Teradyne In-Circuit Test Kurt Schankula /Sales manager Europe at Teradyne boardtest
12.30 – 13.00	Takaya – Flying Probe Miroslav Stanisavljević /Sales manager Systech Europe Kotaro Mizuno /Operations manager Itochu Europe
13.00 – 14.00	Lunch
14.00 – 14.30	ATX – Fixtures Dieter Ziegler /Technical consulting & sales
14:30 – 16:45	Demo test & inspection sessions
16:45 – 17:00	Raffle & closing day 2

Day 3: September 19, Test & Inspection

08:30 – 9:30	Welcome / Registration
09:30 – 10:00	Company presentation
10:00 – 10:30	Aster – DFX & test coverage software Jean-Michel Boivin / Director Int. sales
10:30 – 11:00	XJTAG – Boundary scan Tommaso de Vivo / Vice president business development EMEA
11.00 – 11:30	Litepoint – Wireless test Mathias Laursen /Product specialist
11:30 – 12:00	Coffee break
12:00 – 12:30	SMH – In-System programming Ivan Liberotti / Software and firmware engineer
12:30 – 13:00	nVent/Schroff – Racks & enclosures Filippo Cavalli /Vertical leader test and measurement
13:00 – 13:30	Functional Test Solutions Raul Ionel /R&D Collaborator
13:30 – 14:30	Lunch
14:30 – 15:30	Demo test & inspection sessions
15:30 – 15:45	Raffle & closing day 2

Trainingul este adresat studenților pasionați de domeniul automatizării cu ajutorul roboților!

Update: Locurile s-au ocupat, dar cu am avut multe solicitări, plănuim cât de curând să mai facem un nou curs! Revenim cu detalii.

Te invităm să te înscrii la un curs gratuit de inițiere în lumea coboților. Acest curs este special conceput pentru a-ți oferi cunoștințele de bază și abilitățile necesare pentru a înțelege și a lucra cu roboții colaborativi.Te așteptăm cu nerăbdare să împărtășim pasiunea și cunoștințele despre coboți! Înscrierea a se face pe baza principiului primul venit, primul servit.

Data desfășurare: 29 Iunie, sâmbătă 

Ora desfășurare: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm  

Locuri limitate: 6 

Locația – sediu 2 Alfa Test, Mosnița Nouă, str. Principală nr.406
Cursul este realizat de către, Daniel Buzatu, trainer certificat – Universal Robots și inginer Alfa Test

Ce vei face la curs? 

•  Vei obține cunoștințe despre programarea roboților colaborativi Universal Robots
•  Vei lucra cu ultima tehnologie Universal Robots
•  Vei manevra un robot colaborativ Universal Robots

Pentru confirmare înregistrare curs, veți fi contactat telefonic! Dacă doriți detalii suplimentare, contact ☎︎ 0783 153 360 (9.00am- 16.00pm).

Vă invităm să participați la un eveniment exclusiv dedicat automatizării, unde veți descoperi UR30, cel mai recent cobot dezvoltat de UR (Universal Robots), precum și roboții autonomi de la MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots) dar și toate detaliile despre noul transpalet, Pallet Jack.
Nu pierdeți ocazia de a explora inovațiile din domeniu și de a interacționa direct cu experții din industrie! Aveți posibilitatea să programați singuri aplicații folosind un cobot. La evenimentul din Iași, partenerii de la ifm electronic, prezintă o nouă platformă, o soluție completă de automatizare adaptabilă la diferite domenii industriale și procese de producție. Este prezentă și firma, Visual Components, lider in simulare 3D si programare offline a robotilor.

Puteți vedea coboți și roboți mobili în acțiune, puteți încerca singuri să-i programați și obțineți sfaturi competente. Vă arătăm cum producția dvs. poate fi automatizată rapid și rentabil. În special, vor fi prezentate soluții pentru încărcarea/descărcarea echipamentelor de producție. Descoperiți și testați coboții noștri, studiați fezabilitatea unui proiect de automatizare pentru afacerea dvs.! Participarea este gratuită!

ALFA TEST este lider regional în domeniile de testare și automatizare flexibilă – echipamente, servicii și aplicații. Avem majoritar ca și clienti, firme multinaționale din România, Ungaria, Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia de Nord și Slovenia și suntem într-o perioadă de dezvoltare accentuată a activității .

Pentru acest job avem urmatoarele cerințe :

• Experiență de minim un an în utilizarea și întreținerea sistemelor de Inspectie cu Raze X și a celor de Inspecție Optică Automată
• Experiență în utilizarea și întreținerea de echipamente ICT, Flying Probe sau a Roboților Industriali constituie un avantaj
• Intelegerea mediului de lucru industrial, experienta in domeniul inspectiei si testarii in industria electronica (minim 2 ani) constituie un avantaj;
• Cunostinte practice de electronica (analogica / digitala), abilitatea de a lucra dupa scheme electrice;
• Bune cunostinte PC si in utilizareaea echipamentelor de masurare;
• Abilitati practice in domeniul mecanic si electric, abilitatea de a intelege documentatii tehnice;
• Limba Engleza, scris si vorbit;
• Disponibilitate la deplasari de pana la 50% din timpul de lucru si program flexibil;
• Gandire analitica, capacitate organizatorica si initiativa;
• Seriozitate si profesionalism, capacitatea de a lucra atat individual cat si in echipa;
• Carnet de conducere Cat. B – experienta in conducerea autoturismului de minim 2 ani;

Responsabilitati:

• Instalare, service, intretinere si dezvoltarea de aplicatii pentru echipamentele de Inspectie Optica Automata (AOI) si cu Raze X la clienti din Romania , Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia si Macedonia de Nord;
• Sustinerea de cursuri pentru platformele reprezentate;
• Oferirea de consultanta de specialitate clientului;
• Participarea la activitati de promovare si suport pentru vanzari;

Beneficii:

• Acces la tehnologii de ultima ora in domeniul industriei electronice;
• Dispunem de echipamente demo de inspectie si testare de ultima generatie si oferim cursuri de specializare atat intern cat si la furnizori;
• Posibilitatea de dezvoltare profesionala, avem acces la centrele de dezvoltare si suport ale firmelor ce le reprezentam;
• Salariu atractiv si mediu de lucru placut.

Asteptam CV-ul dumneavoastra. Doar persoanele selectate pentru un interviu vor fi contactate

The Universal Robots , UR30, is a powerful and compact cobot with a reach of 1300 mm and a payload of 30 kg. Ideal for efficient lifting, palletising and demanding screwdriving and drilling work.

• The UR30 excels at lifting heavy payloads while maintaining a compact footprint in collaborative environments. Boasting a 30 kg lifting capacity and a 1300 mm reach, this robot is well-suited for tasks such as tending larger machines, palletizing heavy products, and providing effective support for high torque screw driving.

• Compact Performance Derived from the same architecture as the UR20, the UR30 combines exceptional lifting capabilities with a compact design and advanced motion control for precise positioning of sizable payloads. Its increased torque-handling capacity opens new possibilities for accurate screw driving, and the 30 kg payload enhances productivity across applications, from managing multiple grippers in machine tending to palletizing hefty components.
• Applications of UR30 The UR30 finds versatile applications across various tasks:
• Palletizing, Machine tending, Dispensing, Finishing, Material handling, Material removal, Quality Inspection, Spot Welding, others.
• Safety Priority With heightened payload capacity, improved speed, and extended reach, operator safety remains our paramount concern. In the pursuit of creating a collaborative robot, our engineers dedicated extensive hours to developing robust safety features. Their efforts resulted in setting benchmarks for safety in collaborative industrial robotics today.

• Crafted for enhancing your workflow
• While our objective is to democratize automation, making it accessible to everyone, everywhere, we also strive to assist you on your path to transforming your business through the facilitation of secure and collaborative human-robot interaction.

Alfa Test is the regional partner for Universal Robots in Romania and Bulgaria for collaborative robots.

For pre-order, you can contact us: https://alfatest.ro/contact/

We are a Certified Training Center: https://alfatest.ro/services/#ur-certified-training-center

Speaking of Productronica, Munich, Germany, the trade fair widely covers end-to-end aspects of traditional electronics production and manufacturing. Right from PCB to other circuit-carrier, its event that represents soldering technology, component-mount technologies, cable-processing, measuring & testing technology, and quality assurance.

Statistics for Productronica 2023 Munich Event

The Productronica show attracted participants in the following proportions: 51% exhibitors from international locations, 55% with an international background, and 81% possessing decision-making authority. In terms of precise figures:

• 1,541 exhibitors showcased their offerings at Productronica in Munich, Germany, representing 45 countries.
• The event drew 43,697 attendees from 82 different countries.
• The 2017 edition spanned four consecutive days and hosted around 1,560 exhibitors from 43 countries, with a total of 44,987 visitors hailing from 96 countries.

8 members from our Alfa Test team was present at the exhibition and we were lucky to have the  opportunity to enrich the industry knowledge but also a chance to connect with fellow professionals and businesses.

Our collaborators were present at the fair and we visited and made demonstrations at their booths:

• ASTER A1-572 Test Coverage Software/DFT

(www.aster-technologies.com)

• Teradyne A1-345 In-circuit in-line and offline test equipment

(https://www.teradyne.com/products/test-solutions/production-board-test)

• Takaya-Systech  A1-239 Flying probe offline and in-line test equipment

(www.systech-europe.de)

• Waygate Technologies  A2-415  2D/ CT X-Ray Inspection equipment

(https://www.bakerhughesds.com/waygate-technologies)

• Mirtec  A2-461 Automatic optical inspection, post reflow and LED inspection

(www.mirtec.com)

• SMH  A1-235 Universal, production In-System Programmer for populated PCB’s

(www.smh-tech.com)

Locul unde ne întâlnim și ne conectăm la noutățile din domeniul automatizarii, Universal Robots (prezentare cobot UR20) și MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots), . Evenimentul reunește experți din industrie și prezentăm tehnologiile de ultimă oră UR&MiR pentru a expune potențialul incredibil al automatizării. Veți fi informați despre tendințele care conduc la dezvoltarea afacerilor și despre modul în care automatizarea sprijină adaptarea la schimbările viitorului. Vor avea loc demonstrații practice, unde veți vedea personal cât de simplu este să programați roboți colaborativi pentru a îndeplini o sarcină specifică.