SMT, PCB Electronics Industry News

KIC Debuts New Smart Profilers

Mar 17, 2017

KIC today announced plans to introduce its new thermal profiler. This new reflow profiler transforms thermal process data collection from a costly chore to a value-added function. The core function of a reflow oven is to produce an acceptable profile on each PCB. The new KIC SPS smart profiler collects the profile data and compares it to the process specifications. Within seconds, our new smart profiler also suggests an improved reflow oven setup.

One of the exciting new aspects of this release is KIC’s new ecosystem, where the profile data automatically gets uploaded to a central database model for storing, retrieval and sharing. This allows for factory-wide soldering optimization and management.

The new smart profiler features a slick compact design made with an LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) enclosure for better heat protection & faster cool-down between profiles. It utilizes a rechargeable battery, profile stacking, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless data communication plus much more. This all new smart thermal profiler design has been optimized for maximum thermal protection plus robust long-term operation.

KIC President Bjorn Dahle states, “There are very few machines in the factory exposed to the kind of harsh environment that a thermal profiler has to endure - going through thousands of heating and cooling cycles. Not only did we need to develop an easy-to-use accurate profiler, but we also wanted to make sure the profiler was robust enough to last for years to come.

That however, was the easy part. We also are turning data collection into additional value for companies. This is done by generating data for true insight into the thermal process and to enable immediate storing, sharing and analysis on each soldering machine as well as factory-wide, or worldwide.”

The new KIC SPS smart profiler enables technicians and engineers to run their reflow ovens, wave solder and selective soldering machines more efficiently for improved uptime & consistent quality.


Based in San Diego, KIC is the industry leader in automated thermal process tools and systems for reflow, wave, curing and semiconductor thermal processes. The company pioneered the development of oven profilers and process optimization tools, and then worked to create the next generation of thermal systems to help manufacturers improve the thermal process quality while reducing cost.

KIC products include the KIC K2, X5, KICstart2, ProBot, 24/7 Wave and the KIC RPI. With the introduction of cutting edge tools, the company continues to stay on the leading edge of process optimization and automatic thermal process systems, and has won numerous industry awards.

Mar 18, 2024 -

KIC Presents Contact-less Thermal AnalysisTM at APEX: A New Reflow Process Inspection Sensing Technology

Feb 19, 2024 -

KIC to Present Cutting-Edge Thermal Analysis Technology at SMTA Monterrey Expo

Feb 12, 2024 -

KIC to Discuss Revolutionary Contact-less Thermal AnalysisTM at SMTA Dallas Expo and Tech Forum

Jan 29, 2024 -

KIC's Miles Moreau to Present Profiling Basics and Best Practices at SMTA Wisconsin Chapter PCBA Profile Workshop

Nov 13, 2023 -

KIC's Mile Moreau to Present Groundbreaking Sensing Technology at productronica

Oct 30, 2023 -

KIC's Common Recipe Finder Wins 2023 Mexico Technology Award for Reflow Oven OEE Optimization

Oct 16, 2023 -

KIC Revolutionizes Electronics Manufacturing with Innovative Solutions for Soldering and Curing Processes

Oct 16, 2023 -

KIC Continues Track Record for Exceptional Customer Service with Another Service Excellence Award

Sep 25, 2023 -

KIC Revolutionizes Electronics Manufacturing with Innovative Solutions for Soldering and Curing Processes

Sep 11, 2023 -

KIC Is Revolutionizing Thermal Process Management with Heat to DataTM Solutions – Learn More at SMTA International

284 more news from KIC Thermal »

Mar 18, 2024 -

Kurtz Ersa Inc. Receives 2024 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY NPI Award for the VERSAFLOW ONE X-Series

Mar 18, 2024 -

MicroCare, LLC Named a Best Place to Work in Connecticut for 2024

Mar 18, 2024 -

Solderstar to Showcase Advanced Solutions at EPP Innovations FORUM 2024

Mar 18, 2024 -

Solderstar to Showcase Advanced Solutions at EPP Innovations FORUM 2024

Mar 18, 2024 -

Solderstar to Showcase Advanced Solutions at EPP Innovations FORUM 2024

Mar 18, 2024 -

SHENMAO Low-Temperature Solder Paste PF735-PQ10-10 Is Designed for High-Speed Printing Processes

Mar 18, 2024 -

Ultrasonic Selective Fluxing System Excels in Efficiency

Mar 18, 2024 -

Silicon Mountain Accelerates Electronics Manufacturing with Universal Instruments Fuzion System Acquisition

Mar 18, 2024 -

BTU's Aurora Scores Another Award – 2024 NPI Award Recipient

Mar 18, 2024 -

Weller Tools Wins 2024 NPI Award for ZeroSmog Shield Pro Fume Extraction System

See electronics manufacturing industry news »

ICT Total SMT line Provider

Reflow Oven