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Smart Tweezers ST5 and New LCR-Reader Now Available in Vietnam from Indochina Equipment and Accessories JSC

// September 27th, 2013 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST5

Siborg Systems Inc. and Indochina Equipment & Accessories Joint Stock Company, in Hanoi, Vietnam, has agreed to join efforts in offering both ST5 and LCR-Reader models of Smart Tweezers in Southeastern Japan.

Indochina JSC is a known supplier in Southeastern Asia, specializing in supplying equipment and spare parts for various industries using heavy machinery.

“In a modern world, all machines use Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) with a high density of Surface Mount Devices (SMDs),” says the CEO of Indochina JSC, Mr. Tam, “A few of our clients approached us with a request to procure Smart Tweezers LCR-meter, which is an indispensable tool for PCB repair.”

Both devices are now available for order.

Updated Smart Tweezers LCR-meter, LCR-Reader, Shown at Nepcon Shanghai

// May 22nd, 2013 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST-5S

The very first public glimpse of Siborg Systems Inc.’s new LCR-Reader, a simplified model of Smart Tweezers LCR- and ESR-meter, featuring a lighter weight and price with high accuracy measurements.

 

Siborg Systems Inc.’s new, updated model in the Smart Tweezers family was presented for the first time in Shanghai. The new LCR-Reader offers users the same familiar functionality as Smart Tweezers LCR-meter, but boasting half the weight and half the price without limiting the high accuracy measurements.

Nepcon Shanghai 2013, left to right: Eagle Sun (Ascentek), Alston (Goldtek), Michael Obrecht (Siborg), Willie Fan (Ascentek), Jason Yeh (Goldtek)

Nepcon Shanghai 2013, left to right: Eagle Sun (Ascentek), Alston (Goldtek), Michael Obrecht (Siborg), Willie Fan (Ascentek), Jason Yeh (Goldtek)

The LCR-Reader was presented at Nepcon Shanghai Trade Show, the largest electronics manufacturing show in China. About 20,000 visitors and hundreds of exhibitors attend the show, including leaders in Surface Mount Technology, including; Fuji Machine Manufacturing, Sony, Panasonic Factory Solutions, Hitachi, OK International and Heller.

Presented by Siborg and distributors GoldTek and AscenTek in China, and AscenTex in Taiwan, the prototype [shown] was well received. Jason Yeh, the GoldTek Sales Manager, said;

“It is very important to be able to reduce the price of LCR-Reader compare to the Smart Tweezers LCR-meter. We hope to double our sale with the introduction of the new affordable model.”

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LCR-Reader prototype

The cost reduction was possible by way of cheaper manufacturing cost to the benefit of the consumer. The device keeps the same high accuracy known in Smart Tweezers with a basic accuracy of 0.1%, the same accuracy available on the previous ST-2 model. The updated design offers a one button navigation, one push of the button cycles through measurement modes including; A Automatic, C Capacitance, L Inductance, R Resistance, ESR Equivalent Series Resistance. LCR-Reader automatically selects the best range for L, C, R and ESR measurements, based on the component value and type. Parasitic impedance components, such as the R for C or L, are measured and shown, along with the main impedance component. All measurements are performed at a test signal amplitude of 0.5 Vrms. The device is powered by Li-Ion battery charged by Micro USB cable.

Some of the features known to Smart Tweezers were lost on the new device, including; the offset subtraction feature, voltage measurement, diode and continuity testing and component sorting.

The LCR-Reader will be available in July-August 2013, with sales expected to be fourfold to the ST5 model. A 20% discount is offered for customers pre-ordering the exciting new model.

An intro video is available for viewing.

 

 

Smart Tweezers Available in Japan from Alpha Corporation

// March 4th, 2013 // No Comments » // Distributors, News, ST-5S

The third agreement made to have the popular device offered in Asia, Smart Tweezers have entered the Japanese market with help from Alpha Corporation from Chiba, Japan.  Alpha Corporation is a distributor of nieche testing tools, materials and machinery for electronics, primarily offering imorted products to Japanese clients. Alpha Corporation also offer unique test equipment for PCBs.

“We are constantly serarching for new original products that would be useful to Japanese engineers.” says Norio Ito, the Director of Alpha Corporation, “I was impressed by Smart Tweezers LCR-meter when I found information about them at Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) web site. it looked so unique and handy for any work involving Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) that I contacted Siborg right away and suggested to market this product in Japan and neighbouring countries. Although it is very hard to sell imported electronics in Japan, we see a good potential for Smart Tweezers here.”

 

Alpha Corporation:
Established in 2005, the company offers domestic sales of electronic measuring instruments, precision measuring instruments, inspection equipment.

For more info please contact:
Mr. Norio Ito
Alpha Corporation
3F P.O. Building, 3-10-3 Tsuga, Wakaba-ku
Chiba City, Chiba 264-0025, Japan
Tel: +8150-3373-9558 Fax: +8143-235-2731
E-mail: norio_ito (at) alphacorp (dot) ecweb (dot) jp
Web: www (dot) alphacorp (dot) ecweb (dot) jp

 

Smart Tweezers Goes to Malaysia

// February 11th, 2013 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST-5S

An agreement between Siborg Systems and CF Technology Sdn Bhd in Selangor, Malaysia have brought the popular device to South Eastern Asia.

CF Technology was established in 1995 as CFS Technology. They are a specialist in automation systems, electrical and electronic equipment, machine spare parts (AI, SMT and AOI), industrial supply (ESD-safe equipment) repair and reconditioning of AI and SMT display boards.

“Smart Tweezers is a fine match to our line of products,” says Lau Yu Han, the managing Director at CF System, “We supply equipment for production, rework and repair of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) packed with small SMT components that are virtually impossible to debug with the use of conventional LCR-meters. Lightweight and unique mechatronic design of Smart Tweezers make it easily usable by just one hand leaving the other free for other tasks.”

 

Smart Tweezers Available in Taiwan

// December 25th, 2012 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST-5S

A new website has been released for Smart Tweezers by Siborg Systems Inc. featuring new instructional materials and useful tips for the newest model, the ST5, in Chinese.

Manufactured in Canada, Smart Tweezers are gaining popularity in Taiwan, a well known hub for electronic manufacturing.

“This web site will give our clients a better feeling of what this remarkable device would allow them to do,” says Michael Obrecht, the Director at Siborg Systems Inc. “Light weight and small size makes Smart Tweezers extremely useful for any kind of PCB work. It is very important that Smart Tweezers is very user-friendly and intuitive. It virtually can be used without reading the manual, it is almost fully automatic and gives you the value of a component, whether it is Inductance, Capacitance or Resistance immediately when it is connected with the tweezers tips.”

Smart Tweezers are an essential tool when working with electronics using Surface Mount Technology. They feature automatic Resistance and and Capacitance measurements, as well as Inductance measurements which other similar devices do not offer. They are an indispensable tool for use in radio electronics with the ability to measure for Inductance to a fraction of microhenry.

Other features included on the Smart Tweezers ST5 model:

-Automatic LCR, and Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) measurements
-Basic accuracy of 0.2%
-Diode and Continuity test
-Adjustable Test Signal
-Component Sorting with 1%, 5%, 10% and 20% Tolerance
-Semi-automatic Offset Subtraction
-Ideal for small components, as small as 0201 size (about 0.3 mm)
-Displays active and reactive impedance components
-Just 2 Oz weight and ergonomic design
-Long battery life with a Li-Ion Battery and USB Charger

 

For more information please contact our distributors in Taiwan:

Ascentex Industry Corp.
7F, No 516, Sec. 1, Nei Hu Road, Taipei 114, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:+886-2-8797-8788 Fax:+886-2-8797-8789
Sales: Eagle (at) ascentex (dot) com (dot) tw
Service:Richard (at) ascentex (dot) com (dot) tw

PLeader-YAMAICHI Co., Ltd.
No.16, JinShui Street, Hsin Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel. :03-5302300 Fax.: 03-5305156
kp (at) PLYamaichi (dot) com (dot) tw

Chen Bom Trading Co., Ltd
6F-1, 212, Ta Tung Rd., Sec. 3, Hsichih City, New Taipei City 22148 Taiwan, Republic Of China
Phone Number: 886-2-86472988 Fax Number: 886-2-86472977
sales (at) cbtrade (dot) com (dot) tw

 

Smart Tweezers Now Available in 27 Countries Worldwide

// December 23rd, 2012 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST-5S

Siborg Systems Inc. and Pennsylvania based Bokar International have agreed to work together to bring Smart Tweezers to the USA, Canada and 25 other countries worldwide on 5 continents.

Bokar International produces and sells innovative tools and equipment for reworking, repairing and assembling Surface Mount Technology (SMT), including a full line of equipment and accessories, and are continuously developing new, more sophisticated machines.

“From the very first look at Smart Tweezers it was clearly a perfect match to our line of products”, says Czeslaw Ruszowski, the CEO at Bokar, “We manufacture equipment for production, rework and repair of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)  densely packed with SMT components as small as 0.3 mm. It makes debugging of a faulty PCB virtually impossible with the use of conventional LCR-meters. Smart Tweezers light-weigh design integrating high-precision SMT probes, accurate digital LCR-meter and an LCD display makes it easily usable by just one hand leaving the other free for taking notes or holding other tools.”

Smart Tweezers are an industry proven tool, indispensable for SMT component sorting, on-board impedance testing and PCB debugging.

For a limited time, Bokar International is offering an introductory sales price for Smart Tweezers ST5.

Smart Tweezers Available in India and Surrounding Asian Countries

// December 3rd, 2012 // No Comments » // Distributors, LCR-Reader, News, ST-5S

Smart Tweezers are now offered in India thanks to an agreement between Siborg Systems Inc. and Advance Tech Services Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi.

Advance Tech Services is a leading supplier of  tools, equipment and consumables for the electronics industry, including maintenance. They also have an online store providing electronics for the automotive and process industries.

“From the very first look at Smart Tweezers it was clearly a perfect match to our line of products.” says Ajay Gupta, the Director of Marketing at Advance Tech. “Modern electronics are based on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) using SMDs so small that they are virtually impossible to test using conventional testers. This is why Advance Tech Services is so enthusiastic about marketing Smart Tweezers in India and in neighbouring Asian countries. This region is a well known hub for electronic manufacturing and its contribution to the overall market is quickly growing, outpacing China.”

Advance Tech believes that Smart Tweezers will be well welcomed to the electronics industry, providing a simple and easy to use solution to testing and troubleshooting electronics such as mobile phones, personal computers, tablets, etc.

Smart Tweezers Now Available in the USA from Siborg Systems and SIBBIS International

// November 27th, 2012 // No Comments » // Distributors, News, Uncategorized

Siborg Systems Inc. and Maryland based SIBBIS International LLC have joined efforts to market the device in the United States.

SIBBIS International is a specialist in international marketing of high-tech hardware and software, focusing on medical equipment and associated tools.

“We have been looing for such a device for a long time,” says Anatoly Klimenko, the Director of Marketing at SIBBIS International, “Modern medical equipment may contain a number of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) densely packed with SMT components. It makes debugging of a faulty PCB virtually impossible with the use of conventional LCR-meters. Smart Tweezers is an integration of a pair of high-precision SMT probes, accurate digital LCR-meters and an LCD display into nearly a pen-sized 2 oz. unit. It can be easily handled by just one hand leaving the other free for taking notes or holding other tools.”