Summary of Screaming Circuits Announces Sponsorship Program
Screaming Circuits launched a new program to support university and non-profit teams in robotics, communications, and control research. Recognizing that advanced microcontrollers often require professional assembly due to small sizes or fine-pitch pins, the company offers discounts on labor, technical expertise, and publicity to qualified groups. This initiative aims to help innovators build compact, reliable designs using open-source tools while leveraging Screaming Circuits' quick-turn prototype services and automated manufacturing capabilities.
Parts used in the Screaming Circuits University Support Program:
- Microcontrollers
- Ultra fine-pitch pins components
- Open source design tools
- Quick-turn prototype pc board assembly services
- Turn-key design assembly
- RoHS compliant designs
Canby, OR (PRWEB) July 20, 2006
Screaming circuits, Internet specialists in quick-turn prototype and short-run pc board assembly, today announced a new program aimed at helping universities and associations involved in communications, robotics and control related research projects.
This country is currently in the midst of a rapidly progressing cycle of technology innovation. University sponsored groups are pushing the state-of-the-art in a number of different electronic fields. There are many open source or low-cost tools usable for designing circuits with the newest microcontrollers and other components. However, many of these parts are so small or have the connections underneath or have so many ultra fine-pitch pins that they are simply not possible to assemble without professional equipment.
We want to support this type of innovation, said Duane Benson, Screaming Circuits marketing manager. By making our assembly services more accessible to these groups, they can build more advanced, more compact and more reliable designs. Under this program, Screaming Circuits will offer discounts on assembly services to selected organizations.
The program is open to University-based or non-profit teams that are dedicated to pushing the envelope and seriously advancing the state of robotics, communications, control or other similar 21st century technologies. If qualified and approved for sponsorship, we may be able to offer one or more of the following services: discounts on assembly labor, technical expertise, connections or publicity. Spots are limited. For more information, go to the website at http://www.screamingcircuits.com/about-us/newsletter.aspx
About Screaming Circuits
Screaming Circuits issues quotes and takes and processes online quick-turn prototype pc board assembly orders for customers nationwide at http://www.screamingcircuits.com. We can assemble kitted, turn-key and RoHS designs. With automated ordering, live phone support, an on-time guarantee and a 10% first-order discount, Screaming Circuits is a full-service Internet-based contract manufacturer.
Screaming Circuits was formed in 2003 as a quick-turn prototype division of MEC Northwest, a privately held ISO 9000 certified contract manufacturer, offering design and turnkey production volume assembly services to blue chip OEMs. For more information, visit Screaming Circuits on the web at http://www.screamingcircuits.com.
MEC Northwest and Milwaukee Electronics Companies (MEC) have been in business for more than 50 years. While Screaming Circuits specializes in quick-turn and prototype to low-volume production needs, MEC Northwest and MEC provide volume manufacturing, design and layout services. Once the prototype board is complete, MEC Northwest can build production-level quantities of a circuit board.
Trademarks
Screaming Circuits, and the Screaming Circuits logo are registered trademarks of Screaming Circuits, a division of Milwaukee Electronics Companies. MEC, MEC Northwest and Milwaukee Electronics Companies are trademarks of Milwaukee Electronics Companies. Eagle Layout Editor is a trademark of CadSoft Computer GmbH.
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- Who is eligible for the Screaming Circuits sponsorship program?
The program is open to university-based or non-profit teams dedicated to advancing robotics, communications, control, or similar 21st-century technologies. - What specific benefits does the program offer to approved organizations?
Qualified groups may receive discounts on assembly labor, access to technical expertise, assistance with connections, or publicity opportunities. - Why are professional assembly services necessary for some modern circuit projects?
Many new parts are too small, have under-surface connections, or possess ultra-fine-pitch pins that cannot be assembled without professional equipment. - How can interested parties apply for this program?
Interested individuals should visit the website at http://www.screamingcircuits.com/about-us/newsletter.aspx for more information as spots are limited. - Does Screaming Circuits handle RoHS designs?
Yes, Screaming Circuits can assemble kitted, turn-key, and RoHS designs. - What is the relationship between Screaming Circuits and MEC Northwest?
Screaming Circuits was formed in 2003 as a quick-turn prototype division of MEC Northwest, which also provides volume manufacturing services. - Can users order prototypes online?
Yes, Screaming Circuits processes online quick-turn prototype pc board assembly orders through its automated ordering system. - Is there an initial discount for first-time customers?
Yes, Screaming Circuits offers a 10% discount on first orders.
