Transition Automation, Inc.

Transition Automation is a pioneering company which develops and sells advanced Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees for SMT printing, and also precision SMT printing systems.

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Transition Automation, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of advanced squeegee technology for improving SMT print quality and production yield.  Our pioneering efforts have led to many patented and innovative enhancements which have allowed end-users to transition to ever finer and more advanced electronics devices.  We continue to develop improvements and are expanding our capabilities to include advanced printing systems, and thick-film and screen-printing enhancements.

Your Printing Process is Critical - Make an intelligent choice with Permalex Edge ®  Metal Squeegees

Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees are premium metal squeegees used for SMT and Microelectronics printing applications. Transition Automation, Inc. offers this outstanding line of products to enhance your electronics manufacturing and perfect your lead-free process. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by our no-questions-asked 30-day guarantee and expert customer service. At Transition Automation, Inc. Permalex squeegees are our only business.

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PrinTEK Ultra-Fine Pitch Benchtop SMT Stencil Printer

A highly refined and capable Ultra-Fine Pitch printer suited for all types of Fine Pitch SMT production. PrinTEK I MP-1818 embodies Transition Automation’s 20+ years of expertise in Fine Pitch SMT printing and squeegee design to...

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PrinTEK Ultra-Fine Pitch Benchtop SMT Stencil Printer

PrinTEK I PPS - Manual SMT Stencil Printer

The PrinTEK i-PPS manual printer features a solid tooling plate shuttle for your pc board and a good stencil mounting platform. This printer is a very accurate tabletop printer with a precision Permalex edge hand squeegee. The equipment provides e...

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PrinTEK I PPS - Manual SMT Stencil Printer

PrinTEK I APS - Semi-Automatic SMT Stencil Printer

The PrinTEK I Model APS gives you exceptional fine pitch accuracy along with an open design for easy stencil loading and alignment. A precision R-Theta tooling plate is manually loaded and unloaded during the print cycle, and the squeegee stroke a...

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PrinTEK I APS - Semi-Automatic SMT Stencil Printer

PANASONIC SQUEEGEES - PERMALEX RIVETED SHIM ASSEMBLY FOR RUBBER SQUEEGEES

PANASONC Permalex riveted shim assembly for rubber squeegee with 20 degree angle - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)      PLX-PAN-A-6 PANASONC Permalex riveted shim assembly for rubber squeegee with 20 degree...

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PANASONIC SQUEEGEES  - PERMALEX RIVETED SHIM ASSEMBLY FOR RUBBER SQUEEGEES

PANASONIC SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV - REPLACEMENT SQUEEGIE BLADES

Panasonic, Create, KME Squeegee Models - SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV - replacement Permalex blade - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)      PLX-PAN-R2-6 Panasonic, Create, KME Squeegee Models - SPP, SP...

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PANASONIC SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV - REPLACEMENT SQUEEGIE BLADES

PANASONIC SQUEEGEES MODELS - SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV

PANASONIC squeegee holder and Permalex blade (select machine and machine size below includes paste retainers) - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)      PLX-PAN-[MOD #][SIZE]-6-PR PANASONIC squeegee holder and...

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PANASONIC SQUEEGEES MODELS - SPP, SPPA, SPPD, SPPG1, SPPG3, SPPV

PANASONIC- SP10P-M, SP20P-M, SP22P-M, SP28, SP28P-D (H), SP60, SP60P-M, SP80 KME SQUEEGEES MODELS

Panasonic, Create, KME - SP10P-M, SP20P-M, SP22P-M, SP28, SP28P-D (H), SP60, SP60P-M, SP80 holder and Permalex squeegee blade - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)     PLX-PAN-T-6-PR Panasonic, Create, KME - SP10P-M...

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PANASONIC- SP10P-M, SP20P-M, SP22P-M, SP28, SP28P-D (H), SP60, SP60P-M, SP80 KME SQUEEGEES MODELS

Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade

Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SP18 - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)     PLX-PAN-U2-6 Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SP18 - (7.88 - 9.84 inch) (201 - 250 mm)  &nbs...

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Panasonic SP18 Permalex Replacement Blade

Panasonic SP18 Holder & Permalex Blade for Model SP18

Panasonic SP18 Holder and Permalex Blade for Model SP18 - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)     PLX-PAN-U-6-PR Panasonic SP18 Holder and Permalex Blade for Model SP18 - (7.88 - 9.84 inch) (201 - 250 mm) ...

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Panasonic SP18 Holder & Permalex Blade for Model SP18

Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade

Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SPG - (5.92 - 7.87 inch) (151 - 200 mm)     PLX-PAN-V2-6 Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade for Model SPG - (7.88 - 9.84 inch) (201 - 250 mm)    &...

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Panasonic SPG Permalex Replacement Blade

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Second-Generation Slim-Line 38 Permalex Holder Debuts at APEX

Mar 18, 2024 | Marking the one year anniversary of Transition's Slim-Line 38 squeegee holder introduction, Transition Automation, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the second generation design of this unique premium squeegee system. Plans are in place to exhibit the new generation tools in booth #2138 at the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif.

Transition Receives Large Order for Advanced Squeegees from Rotec BV

Dec 11, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. recently received a large order for Advanced Holder and Blade Assemblies compatible with DEK printers from Rotec BV in Belgium. This order – the third in recent months to Rotec – comes as Transition Automation seeks to realign Permalex distribution with a concentration on high-tier partners.

Transition Automation to Exhibit Advanced SMT Squeegees at Productronica

Nov 13, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. will exhibit a full range of high-performance Permalex Squeegee Blades and Holder Systems in Hall A3, Stand 142 at Productronica in Munich, Germany from November 14-17. In addition to a full range of blades, holders, and paste retainer designs, Transition will display its newest product release – Squeegee-Buddy 2924-4X, the first solution for storing and cleaning squeegees in an ergonomic frame system.

Transition Automation Updates Innovative Paste Retainers

Oct 02, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. has improved the unique Paste Retainer System that is included in the company's line of squeegee holder systems. The Soft-Touch™ Paste retainers now have a dual pin locking that better secures the white dam portion. Additionally, the attachment screws have been upgraded to Alloy Steel compared to the previous galvanized steel. The spring element is made thicker, giving the design more impact resistance. The total part count was reduced by 8 pcs per set. The white dam may be adjusted in or out based on the position of the squeegee blade, and the entire assembly can be adjusted up or down to push against the stencil or to ride above it slightly. This new design affords faster maintenance for cleaning and easer use.

Transition Automation Debuts Squeegee Safe-Storage and Cleaning Tool

Sep 15, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. is pleased to announce Squeegee Buddy, a new tool for SMT printer users to help improve process quality and organization. This SMT solution provides a secure storage for squeegees in the form of a frame that looks similar to a stencil frame. As such, it may be inserted into stencil cleaners to clean squeegees without damaging them. Capable of use for both squeegee storage and squeegee cleaning, the tool protects the squeegees from damage by keeping them within the outside dimensions of the frame. In this way, if the frame were to drop and fall on the floor, there would be no way for the squeegee blade to be impacted or damaged. This frame can be hung on a wall or inserted into a stencil frame rack to store the squeegees between operations.

Ilona Navez joins Transition Automation, Inc. as Accounting Manager

Mar 16, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ilona Navez has joined the TA team as Accounting Manager. Ilona brings more than 15 years of direct accounting experience at several high-tech companies, most recently at Yamaha Unified Communications. Mrs. Navez was born in Poland and studied at The University of Economy, Kalowice, Poland, with a degree in Finance and Banking, and at MassBay College in Wellesley, MA with a degree in Accounting.

Transition Automation Introduces New Slim-LineTM Universal Squeegee Holder

Jan 09, 2023 | Transition Automation, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a new "Slim-Line Tool Free" Squeegee Holder System at this year's IPC APEX EXPO Trade Show in booth #3325. The new holder design is aptly named SlimLine to highlight the flat front surface and lack of screws or clamp bar features. This new holder design is our first "tool free" holder that allows for blade changes without the use of screwdrivers, nut wrenches or other tools. The new design incorporates magnets to secure the main body of the squeegee blade and unique end "locks" that have a very low profile. The result is a holder that provides a complete smooth front blade surface. The benefit of this design is that the squeegee blade does not have any protruding elements that typically interfere with solder paste rolling. Clamp bars, screws and hardware located in the front of the squeegee cause interruption and difficulty when maintaining squeegees. Screws get clogged with dried solder paste and paste will stick on any protruding surface. By eliminating these protruding elements, this new squeegee holder improves print quality and cleaning ability. Now, users can simply swipe across the front squeegee and obtain complete cleaning with a smooth spatula. This design is available for all SMT printers and maintains similar design outline as previous Transition Automation holder geometries. Another goal of the new design is to minimize interstitial spaces where cleaning fluid and paste can be trapped.

Transition Automation Introduces New Permalex S Series

Dec 14, 2022 | Specific for Aqueous Cleaning and Water-Based Paste Formulations

Transition Automation Improves Permalex Double-Edge Squeegee Assembly for Yamaha YSP

Nov 15, 2022 | Transition Automation, Inc. today announces an update to its double-edge squeegee assembly for Yamaha YSP SMT printer platforms. The addition of end-anchor points to the bonded Permalex blade improves the life of the assembly by preventing the boundary limited bonding that can cause separation.

Transition Automation Introduces Universal Holder for Ersa SMT Printers

Oct 20, 2022 | Transition Automation, Inc. releases a new Universal Permalex Holder and Blade Assembly to install on Ersa SMT Printers.

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