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American Standard Circuits Appoints David Alderman to Sales Operations Manager
American Standard Circuits announces the appointment of industry veteran David Alderman to the position of Sales Operations Manager.
American Standard Circuits Installs 2 New Circuit Tech Lines
West Chicago PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently purchased and installed two new lines from Circuit Tech International: The etch/strip cupric line for inner layers and the strip/etch/strip ammoniacal line for outer layers after pattern plating.
American Standard Circuits Installs CIMS Galaxy for AOI
PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently purchased and installed the CIMS Galaxy 30µ automated optical inspection machine as part of their ongoing facility update.
American Standard Circuits Installs LAMV 125 Lamination Press from Burkle
West Chicago, Illinois PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently purchased and installed a new Burkle LAMV 125 thermal oil heated lamination press.
Catching up with ASC’s Bob Duke
A conversation with the head of ASC's Global Sourcing Division.
American Standard Circuits Earns Its IATF 16949 Automotive Re-Certification
Anaya Vardya, President, and CEO of American Standard Circuits, recently announced that his company has earned its IATF 16949 Automotive re-certification by passing their recent audit.
Industry Veteran Robert Duke Joins American Standard Circuits to Lead New Global Sourcing Division
Anaya Vardya, President, and CEO of American Standard Circuits, has recently appointed industry veteran Robert Duke as head of ASC's new Global Sourcing Division.
American Standard Circuits Successfully Completes AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 Audits
American Standard Circuits has passed their most recent AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 audits which cover all interconnect products for military, aerospace, medical, communications and other high-tech markets.
American Standard Circuits Adds Industry Expert John Johnson as Director of Business Development
Mr. Johnson’s main effort will be focused on high tech business development, with special focus on the growth of Averatek’s A-SAP™ technology.
American Standard Circuits Focuses on Education with 77 Second Webinars
American Standard Circuits has launched an ongoing bite size series 77 Second Webinars and other educational videos on YouTube.
American Standard Circuits Installs Metrohm 894 Professional CVS Equipment
As part of their complete facility update, American Standard Circuits has purchased and installed new Metrohm CVS 894 equipment and software.
American Standard Circuits Installs New Plasma Etching System
American Standard Circuits has recently installed a new Model MK II Plasma Etching System from Plasma Etch.
American Standard Circuits Adds Ormet Paste Capability
West Chicago-based PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently incorporated the Ormet Paste Process to their capabilities, enabling next generation z-axis interconnects.
American Standard Circuits Utilizes Averatek Process for Medical Technology
Mr. Anaya Vardya, President and CEO of American Standard Circuits recently discussed how using the Averatek A-SAP™ process allows his company to better service their medical electronics customers.
American Standard Circuits Will Exhibit at the 58th Annual Association of Old Crows
Anaya Vardya, President and CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced that his company will be exhibiting at this year’s Annual Association of Old Crows Show to be held from November 30th to December 2nd at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
American Standard Circuits to Exhibit at SMTA International 2021
American Standard Circuits will once again be exhibiting at the SMTA International Expo to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Wednesday and Thursday, November 3-4, 2021.
American Standard Circuits to Exhibit at Huntsville Redstone Arsenal Expo
American Standard Circuits will be bringing information about their printed circuit board fabrication technologies to this year’s Huntsville Redstone Arsenal Small Business Conference and Exposition to be held at the Von Braun Center at 700 Monroe Street SW in Huntsville on Wednesday, October 28th, 2021.
American Standard Circuits Completes Facility Technology Upgrade
Mr. Anaya Vardya, President and CEO of American Standard Circuits, recently announced that his company has completely updated their facility and increased their technological capabilities with the installation of new equipment and implementation of cutting-edge processes.
American Standard Circuits to Exhibit at PCB West 2021
American Standard Circuits will be exhibiting at this year’s PCB West to be held in person on Wednesday, October 6 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.
Sikich Investment Banking advises American Standard Circuits in recapitalization with Gemini Investors and Plenary Partners
American Standard Circuits (ASC), a leading manufacturer of high-performance printed circuit boards, was recapitalized by management in partnership with Gemini Investors and Plenary Partners. Sikich Investment Banking served as the exclusive adviser to ASC in the recapitalization.
American Standard Circuits Installs New Vega CNC Equipment
American Standard Circuits has added a new VEGA Ultra R6DL series PCB blind routing machine to their growing line up of advanced equipment.
American Standard Circuits Acquires Orbotech Precise 800
American Standard Circuits recently announced that they have purchased Orbotech’s Precise 800.
American Standard Circuits Acquires Orbotech Ultra Dimension 800
West Chicago-based PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently invested in Orbotech’s Ultra Dimension 800 4-in-1 AOI solution.
American Standard Circuits Installs HIOKI Testers
American Standard Circuits has recently purchased and installed two HIOKI electrical testers, including the 1116-74 and 1270 models.
American Standard Circuits Introduces ‘77 Second Webinar’ Series
West Chicago circuit board fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently introduced the new 77 Second Webinar Series on their YouTube channel.
Aismalibar, American Standard Circuits Confirm IST Thermal Testing of HTC 3.2w High Tg Multilayer Thermal Conductive Material
Aismalibar and American Standard Circuits confirm successful IST thermal testing of HTC 3.2w High Tg Multilayer Thermal Conductive Material.
American Standard Circuits Offers Resource Page
s part of a continuous effort to contribute to the PCB industry, American Standard Circuits is now offering a technical resource page on their corporate website.
American Standard Circuits Now Offers Copper Filled Blind Vias
ASC has added acid copper filled via technology utilizing Uyemura’s Thru-Cup EVF-R plating chemistry.
American Standard Circuits Named a MedTech Top 10 Embedded Solutions Provider for 2020
Anaya Vardya, president and CEO of American Standard Circuits, is pleased to announce that his company has received MedTech’s “Top Ten Embedded Solutions Providers” award for 2020.
American Standard Circuits Offers New Thermal Management Micro eBook
American Standard Circuits has recently released their newest micro ebook, The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to Thermal Management: A Fabricator’s Perspective. Part of the I-007 eBooks library, this is American Standard’s fourth free downloadable e-book to date.
American Standard Circuits’ New Book Covers Thermal Management From a Fabricator’s Perspective
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, was interviewed by I-Connect 007's Dan Beaulieu about ASC's new book which serves as a desk reference for designers on the most current thermal management techniques and methods.
American Standard Circuits Installs New Post Etch Punch System
Mr. Anaya Vardya, president and CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced that his company has acquired a new 8 camera post etch punch from C.A. Picard. The new VIP-25 is the final piece in a plan to establish the highest front-end registration capabilities possible.
American Standard Circuits Obtains MIL-PRF-31032 Certification Upgrade
American Standard Circuits has upgraded their qualification to fabricate mil-spec printed circuit boards up to 20 layers out of GF (FR-4). Samples were submitted to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) who approved the upgraded MIL-PRF-31032 certification.
Anaya Vardya Interview on New American Standard Circuits Book
Steve Williams talks with Co-Author Anaya Vardya CEO and President of American Standard Circuits about his new book the Fundamentals of Printed Circuit Board Technologies, the newest and most comprehensive of short Printed Circuit Board books.
American Standard Circuits Now Provides Long (30 inches) Rigid-flex PCBs
Although there are very few PCB fabricators producing thirty inch rigid flex boards (most fabricators produce twenty six to twenty eight inch boards), extra-long rigid-flex boards are becoming more common as they are being used in technologies such as power boards for solar energy, antennae and reflectors.
American Standard Announces License Agreement with Averatek
Mr. Anaya Vardya, president and CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced recently that his company has signed a licensing agreement with Averatek for their A-SAP™ patented manufacturing process.
American Standard Now Offers Book Binder Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Boards
Book binder rigid-flex technology is a special rigid-flex design where the outer flex layers are increased in length, compared with the inner layers, by enough to keep them from interfering with each other and buckling.
American Standard Now Offers PCBs Up to 0.5 Inches in Thickness
This technology is especially important to customers who are producing high voltage printed circuit boards, as well as those requiring heat dissipation.
American Standard Circuits Awarded IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Certification
American Standard Circuits is now certified for automotive manufacturing according to the IATF-16949:2016 International Automotive Quality Management System (QMS). The certification is acknowledged as the industry’s highest standard of system and process quality for automotive suppliers.
American Standard Circuits Recertified to AS9100D & ISO 9001: 2015
American Standard Circuits has received their 3-year recertification to AS9100D & ISO 9001: 2015 from certifying body Intertek. The company continues to realize performance improvements as the QMS matures and evolves to support the rapidly growing company.
American Standard Now Offers FaradFlex PCBs
Total PCB solutions provider, American Standard Circuits is now offering printed circuit boards built with Oak-Mitsui’s FaradFlex.
American Standard Exhibits at SMTA Ontario Expo and Tech Forum
American Standard Circuits will once again be exhibiting at SMTA Ontario Expo and Tech Forum on Wednesday, June 5 at ventureLAB, located in the Markham Convergence Centre in Markham, Ontario.
American Standard Wins U.L. Certification for MEGTRON 4 and 6 Laminates
West Chicago based PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits has recently received their UL certification for both MEGTRON 4 and MEGTRON 6 laminates, which are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation Electronics Materials Business Division (distributed by Matrix Electronics).
American Standard Offers Quick Turn Flex and Rigid-flex PCBs
Printed circuit fabricator, American Standard Circuits is now offering quick turn services on both flex and rigid-flex PCBs with turn-around times of five to ten days based on the technology levels.
American Standard Circuits Acquires Lenz Router
PCB fabricator American Standard Circuits (ASC) recently acquired the RLG 550-2 routing machine from Lenz.
American Standard Circuits Installs Lenz DLG 550-2 Drilling Equipment
American Standard Circuits has acquired two new pieces of Lenz equipment, one of which is the DLG 550-2 drill machine.
American Standard to Exhibit at EPTECH Waterloo
American Standard Circuits will once again be exhibiting at this year’s EPTECH Waterloo 2018 trade show to be held on Thursday, October 4 from 10AM to 4PM at the Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
American Standard Circuits Launches Fusion Bonding for RF Boards
ASCis now offering fusion bonding of PTFE-based materials. PTFE material fusion bonding uses high temperature (≥700°F/371°C) to bond PTFE directly to the copper circuitry and surrounding PTFE. This achieves bonding of the core materials without the use of a separate bonding agent acting as a bond ply or pre-preg.
American Standard Circuits to Exhibit at PCB West 2018
American Standard Circuits will showcase their PCB fabrication capabilities at PCB West 2018, to be held on Wednesday, September 12 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.
American Standard Installs Hitachi Drill
American Standard Circuits has recently acquired and installed a Hitachi Drill Model ND-6Y210E. The Hitachi ND-Y series demonstrates high-speed and high-precision drilling powered by an advanced servo system. The ND-6Y210E comes equipped with spindle selection according to hole specifications, a simple axis for easy spindle replacement and an ergonomic, all-in-one design which improves operational performance.
An Owner’s Positive Take on IMPACT 2018: American Standard Circuits’ Founder & Chairman Gordhan Patel
During a full day at IMPACT 2018, I-Connect007's Patty Goldman spoke with American Standard Circuits’ founder and chairman Gordhan Patel after listening to several speakers from the departments of Defense and Education, and the International Trade Administration.
American Standard Circuits appoints Mohammed Khan Director of Operations
American Standard Circuits has recently appointment Mohammed Khan to the position of director of operations. In this new position Mr. Khan will be overseeing all production, engineering and quality operations for the West Chicago based PCB fabricator.
American Standard Circuits Acquires Accusystems V-Scoring Machine
American Standard Circuits has recently acquired and installed a new Accusystems Accu-Score AS-150 Max V-scoring machine.
American Standard Circuits Installs Comac HRL-24-S Hot Roll Laminator
American Standard Circuits recently purchased and installed a new Comac HRL-24-S Hot Roll Laminator.
American Standard Circuits Discusses New RF/Microwave eBook
During DesignCon 2018, Anaya Vardya and John Bushie discussed ASC's new ebook The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to Fundamentals of RF/Microwave PCBs with Andy Shaughnessy of Design007 Magazine.
American Standard Circuits Wins 2017 Innovator of the Year Award
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced that his company was awarded the city of West Chicago’s Brilliance in Business Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design and Innovation.
American Standard Circuits Appoints Tony Monaco to Sales Team
West Chicago based PCB fabricator, American Standard Circuits has recently added industry veteran Tony Monaco to the company’s sales team.
American Standard Circuits Upgrades to ISO 9001:2015
West Chicago-based PCB fabricator, American Standard Circuits has recently upgraded their ISO quality management certification to the latest standard, ISO 9100:2015.
American Standard Circuits Earns AS9100 Rev D Certification
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya announces that his company has achieved AS9100 Rev D.
Recent Engineering Graduate Colin Poedtke Joins American Standard Circuits as Process Engineer
ASC announced the hiring of Colin Poedtke, a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne to the position of process engineer specializing in all wet processes.
American Standard Circuits Promotes Tim Hudson to Flex, Rigid-Flex and Special Products Manager
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya has announced the promotion of industry expert Tim Hudson to the position of flex, rigid-flex and special products manager.
ASC Earns Key Military Qualification MIL-PRF-50884F and Expands MIL-PRF-31032
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya announced recently that his company has officially received its military qualification for flex and rigid-flex printed circuit boards: MIL-PRF- 50884F and MIL-PRF-31032C, QPL/QML Product Assurance Level, FSC 5998: Cage Code 4AA34: CN056313, VQ (VQE-17-031438).
American Standard Circuits Completes Asset Acquisition of Camtech Technologies
American Standard Circuits President and CEO Anaya Vardya announced that his company has acquired the assets of Camtech Technologies of Scottsdale, Arizona, effective May 1, 2017.
American Standard Circuits Discusses e-Book on Designing Flex and Rigid-Flex
American Standard Circuits’ VP of Business Development Dave Lackey and President/CEO Anaya Vardya have co-authored The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to…Flex and Rigid-Flex Fundamentals, published by I-Connect007.
American Standard Circuits’ John Rupp Certified as Quality Lead Auditor for AS9100D
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya has announced that the company’s Quality Systems Manager, John Rupp, has earned his certification as a quality lead auditor for AS9100D.
American Standard Releases “The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to… Flex and Rigid-Flex Fundamentals”
Announcing the launch of our first eBook.
John Bushie and Dave Olson Interviewed at IPC Apex Expo 2017
This week ASC's John Bushie and Dave Olson talked about ASC's latest technology at IPC Apex Expo.
American Standard Purchases Two LENZ RLG 550-2 Routing Machines
American Standard Circuits CEO, Anaya Vardya announced recently that his company has purchased two LENZ RLG 550-2 two spindle routing machines.
American Standard Circuits Acquires a New EMMA Flying Probe Electrical Tester
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya announced that his company has purchased a new EMMA Flying Probe (model E4M6151) Electrical Tester.
American Standard Names John Bushie Director of Technology
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya has recently appointed industry technologist John Bushie to the position of Director of Technology.
Supplier Spotlight: American Standard Circuit’s AS9100 Journey
Steve Williams talks to Anaya Vardya about ASC's successful pursuit of AS9100 quality management system certification. In this interview, Anaya shares ASC's approach, lessons learned and benefits gained by going through this formidable process.
Setting the Standard at American Standard Circuits
Publisher Barry Matties and members of the I-Connect007 team recently took a tour of the American Standard Circuits facility in West Chicago, Illinois. In this interview, ASC's CEO Anaya Vardya shares their strategies and the challenges the market faces.
American Standard Circuits Achieves AS9100 Rev C Certification
American Standard Circuits has achieved its AS9100 Rev C Certification. AS9100 is the internationally recognized quality management system standard specific to the aerospace, aviation and defense industries.
American Standard Circuits Appoints Dan Tozer Front-End Engineering Manager
American Standard Circuits announces the appointment of experienced PCB engineering professional Dan Tozer to the position of front end engineering manager.
American Standard Circuits Now Provides DFM Software
Anaya Vardya, CEO at American Standard Circuits, announces that ASC is now providing free Design for Manufacture (DFM) software on their website.
Designing for Profitability: Don’t Over-Materialize
John Bushie, applications engineering manager at ASC, explained to Barry Matties of I-Connect007 how designers can avoid over-materializing. He also outlined the benefits of designing for profitability.
American Standard Circuits Enhances Via Fill Capabilities with Double Systems
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, has announced that his company recently enhanced their Via Fill capabilities with the installation of a MASS VHF300 Horizontal Hole Filling system with full chamber vacuum capability, accompanied by a MASS ES10 double sided Scavenger unit.
American Standard Circuits Installs Second Orbotech Sprint 120 Inkjet Printer
Orbotech's Sprint digital printing solution will shorten ASC’s time-to-market with its easy flexible operation.
American Standard Circuits Acquires New Pluritec X-Ray Drill Machine
American Standard Circuits recently acquired a new INSPECTA HPL dual-station X-Ray drill machine from Pluritec.
American Standard Circuits Augments Capabilities by Installing GenFlex from Orbotech
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, has announced that his company recently acquired and installed the GenFlex CAM System from Orbotech. GenFlex provides state-of-the-art analysis and editing capability for flex and rigid-flex boards.
American Standard Circuits Launches New Website
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, has announced that his company recently launched a new website.
American Standard Appoints Dave Olson Vice President of Operations
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced the appointment of industry veteran Dave Olson to the position of Vice President of Operations.
Anaya Vardya talks about ASC's growth at IPC Apex 2016
ASC's CEO Anaya Vardya talks with I-Connect007's Steve Williams about ASC's continued growth.
American Standard Now UL Approved on Isola Polyimide P96 Cores/P26 Prepreg Materials
American Standard Circuits CEO Anaya Vardya announced today that his company is now UL approved on all Polyimide Materials.
American Standard Circuits earns ISO Recertification
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced that his company has recently completed their ISO 9001:2008 3-year recertification audit which was carried out by independent ANAB certified registrar Intertek.
American Standard Improves Process; Integrates Orbotech Systems into West Chicago Facility
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, has integrated a complete set of Orbotech systems into his high tech PCB production facility.
ASC Leading the Way in Medical Electronics
Anaya Vardya talks about fabricating medical PCBs, the medical electronics market, and the future of this fast-growing segment.
ASC Expands Scope of Key Military Qualification MIL-PRF-31032
Anaya Vardya, CEO at American Standard Circuits, has announced that his company has expanded the scope of the key military certification MIL-PRF-31032.
ASC Taking Business to New Heights
Anaya shares all the great new things going on at his company. Among the topics we discussed: new equipment, new processes, new people, and what it all means for ASC’s growth.
ASC Appoints William Hackett Director of Sales
Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, has announced the appointment of longtime sales professional William Hackett to the position of Director of Sales.
American Standard Circuits’ Quality Manager Earns IPC Training Qualification
American Standard Circuits has announced that their company’s Quality Manager Mohammed Khan has completed IPC’s 6012 Application Specialist Training.
American Standard Circuits’ Unique Offerings Contribute to Long-term Success
At the recent IMS RF and microwave show in Phoenix, Arizona, I had a chance to catch up with Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits, which has been in business for more than a quarter-century. In this interview, we discuss market trends, recent equipment investments and where their growth as a company will likely come from.
American Standard Circuits Attains UL Approval for Isola's I-Tera Laminate and Prepreg Family
American Standard Circuits, a leading manufacturer of quality rigid, metal-backed, flex, and rigid-flex printed circuit board, had obtained UL approval for the I-Tera laminate and prepreg family, which includes I-Tera MT, a very low-loss laminate engineered for high-speed digital applications made by Isola.
American Standard Circuits Installs New Scoring Machine
Anaya Vardya, CEO at American Standard Circuits, has announced that his company has recently installed an Accu-Score AS-150-Max scorning machine.
John Bushie : Applications Engineer with an RF Focus
American Standard Circuits Applicaation Engineer, John Bushie, talks about the company's focus on RF technology.
Interview with Anaya Vardya on American Standard Circuits Competitive Advantage
American Standard Circuits offers customer the complete package of PCB solutions, under one roof.