Startec continues its growth path by further strengthening its internal production capacity. The company has recently integrated a new generation selective soldering system, the Versaflow ONE X Series from the Kurtz Ersa Group, into its assembly department. This solution raises the standards of quality, repeatability, and reliability of electronic board assembly processes.

A strategic investment for internal production

As a company that designs and manufactures all its electronics in-house, Startec considers process control to be essential for ensuring long-term performance and reliability.

The introduction of selective soldering represents a decisive step towards:

• increasing precision in the most complex areas of the boards;
• improving the consistency of the work;
• reducing manual intervention;
• optimizing production times;
• ensuring consistent quality even on large volumes.

The ONE X Series stands out for its stability, advanced electronic control, and accurate management of process parameters. These features integrate perfectly with Startec's production standards, which require reliable and repeatable soldering for control panels, sensors, and electronic systems intended for continuous professional use.

The importance of using nitrogen in the process

One of the key elements of this technology is the use of nitrogen (N₂) during the soldering phase. The inert atmosphere created by nitrogen brings significant technical benefits, especially when working with complex boards or particularly sensitive components.

Reduced oxidation and improved soldering quality

Nitrogen prevents the formation of oxides on molten metal, improving the wettability of tin and ensuring:

• cleaner and more uniform joints,
• more stable soldering,
• higher aesthetic and functional quality.

Fewer defects and less rework

Thanks to the controlled atmosphere, the formation of tin bridges and imperfections is drastically reduced.

This results in:

• less rework,
• reduced production times,
• greater reliability of finished products.

Component protection and reduced thermal stress

Nitrogen soldering requires less thermal energy, resulting in reduced stress on electronic components. This translates into greater board integrity and longer device life.

A tangible benefit for customers

The investment in the new selective soldering line is not only an internal improvement, but a direct guarantee for Startec customers.

The higher quality of the soldering translates into:

• more reliable products,
• more stable performance over time,
• fewer failures,
• greater operational continuity in industrial applications.

Future-oriented

The integration of the Versaflow ONE X Series confirms Startec's commitment to maintaining a completely internal, modern, and constantly updated production process.

Innovation, quality, and control are the pillars of the company, and this new investment is a further step towards even more solid, precise, and high-performance electronic production.