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Altech UEC Chooses Universal's Genesis Platform
Altech UEC is a leading developer of digital technology for the International Pay-TV Industry. The company has chosen Universal Instruments' Genesis Platform to be used in manufacturing its leading-edge Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Set Top Box (STB) products. Initial production results have shown a dramatic performance improvement from 55,000 components to 99,000 components per hour.

Universal Broadens Through-Hole Component Spectrum
Universal Instruments has expanded the lead span capability of its class-leading Radial 8XT insertion machine by introducing the industry's first 5.0/7.5/10.0mm triple-span radial machine. This large span capacity virtually eliminates tedious manual assembly requirements to improve product quality and provide greater returns for through-hole applications.

Vicor Chooses Genesis for Range of Applications
Vicor, a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of power conversion components and systems since 1981, has purchased Universal Instruments' Genesis Platform based on its unique ability to adapt to a wide range of process requirements. The new equipment will be used for Vicor's leading-edge VI Chip line of power conversion products, from low-volume/high-mix, to high-volume, as well as a specialized post-SMT assembly process requiring unique tooling and software solutions. Universal's ability to provide a complete turn-key solution, rather than the hardware alone, differentiated Genesis from the alternate providers.

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