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(2002), "Software company to strengthen PAL's OSST capability", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 49 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2002.12849bab.013
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Software company to strengthen PAL's OSST capability
Keywords: PALCON, Software, Plating
PAL - Process Automation International, manufacturer of automated electroplating equipment - and control system software specialists IA Control of Sweden have formed a new joint venture software company PALCON. The new company is dedicated exclusively to further development of the OSST (Ordering System for Surface Treatment) software devised by IA Control for PAL's plating lines.
Based in Malaysia, PALCON's programmers have some immediate milestones to reach - they are hard at work improving the OSST graphics, putting the finishing touches to a Chinese language version of the OSSTjwin software - they will shortly be developing more languages with Spanish high on the list, and they are working on a generic database interface and other new and vital features.
It is also reported that Sigma Engineering AB of Sweden and Process Automation International Ltd (PAL) have signed an agreement enabling PAL to act as exclusive distributor for Sigma's Mecer Etchant Regneration Systems and Modumatic ED-Photoresist Coating Technology throughout Asia and in the UK and Ireland.
"We will take over all responsibility for sales and service of Mecer equipment and ED-Photoresist Coating Technology as well as supplying spare parts and consumables to customers in those countries," explains PAL's managing director, Geoff Paterson. There is very definite synergy between the environmental aims of our two companies and we look forward to working closely with Sigma. The Mecer process will undoubtedly meet the needs of our customers eager to conform to ever-stricter environmental rules and guidelines; and the fully automated vertical Modumatic EDPhoto Resist Coating technology, for the upcoming U-HDI technology, adds a new and strong string to our corporate bow.