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CIL Upgrades Facility with Ionic Contamination Testing & PCB Cleaning Systems from Gen3

May 15, 2023

Gen3 is pleased to announce they were again selected by Custom Interconnect Ltd (CIL) as a preferred supplier. CIL, a leading contract electronic manufacturing service provider have acquired a new CM33L+ Ionic Contamination Testing system to complement their purchase of a second MBTech NC25 PCB Cleaning System.

CIL has a long-standing partnership with Gen3 who already have one MBTech NC25 at its state-of-the-art facility. With the acquisition of an additional NC25 and the new CM33L+, CIL expects to significantly improve its PCB cleaning capabilities and throughput, which will enable the company to better meet the needs of its customers and provide the highest quality products possible.

MBTech’s NC25 is able to remove flux and contamination residues from PCBs post-manufacturing and the CM33L+ is subsequently used to measure precise amounts of ionic contamination to verify the age-old question “how clean is clean?”. Gen3’s CM+ series machines are 6 Sigma verified and globally recognised as being THE industry-leading, award-winning and the world’s first combined ROSE and PICT Ionic Contamination Tester.  

"We are excited to expand our partnership with Gen3 and add their state-of-the-art cleaning technologies to our production line," said John Boston, Managing Director at CIL. "We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products, and these acquisitions will help us achieve that goal."

The upgraded CM33L+ is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with the work that both Graham Naisbitt, President of Gen3, and Symon Franklin of CIL, have been doing on the IPC committee to improve PCB cleanliness standards. The acquisition will enable CIL to stay ahead of the curve in terms of PCB cleaning technology and contribute to advancing the industry's standards.

The NC25 Batch Cleaner is specially designed around a patented filtration system, providing high cleaning performance.  The system is designed for use with a number of chemistries in a closed-loop configuration that offers optimum performance with minimum waste and hence reduced operating costs. The machine also benefits a unique process of combining forced convection and vacuum to thoroughly dry the PCB’s.

Automating the board cleaning process with machines guarantees a perfectly repeatable cleaning. This avoids the risk of local residues causing faster oxidation over time and the creation of short circuits in the very long term.

For more information about Custom Interconnect Ltd, visit https://cil-uk.co.uk/.

Being a specialist in Quality Assurance for electronic assembly with more than 100 years of combined electronics industry experience, Gen3 is ideally placed to help clients determine the most suitable process control for their production process. To learn more about Objective Evidence, visit www.objectiveevidence.org.

For more information about Gen3, visit www.gen3systems.com.


GEN3, Testing and measuring the electronics industry for over 40 years.  For three generations, Gen3 have designed, engineered, manufactured, and distributed their test and measurement equipment into the electronics industry to shield their clients from failure in the field.

Their reputation for excellence has grown to a global scale. The team is made up of industry experts who work to set the standards around circuit testing, measurement, and compliance.  They collaborate with key industry associations, offering our unique experience and expertise to educate all on what it takes to succeed.  For product protection the preferred way is Gen3, where precision comes as standard, acting as a mentor and your front-line defender. 

In the high-reliability arena, there is too much at stake to allow room for error. Testing must be finite and flawless. Gen3 understand the need for precision. Get closer to perfection by minimising your risk. 

GEN3. Precision as Standard.

For more information, please visit our various platforms:
Website: https://www.gen3systems.com/
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