NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — BTU International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, received two SMT China VISION Awards for highest scores in both the Reliability and Maintainability / Repairability / Services categories for its Pyramax 100 reflow oven. The award was presented during an April 8, 2008 ceremony that took place in Shanghai during NEPCON China/EMT China.

“The Pyramax 100 has been very well received by our customers,” said Rob DiMatteo, Product Manager for Electronics Assembly. “The unit truly represents an ideal set-up for lead-free processing with superior process control and very low Cost of Ownership.” The Pyramax Series of reflow ovens features BTU’s exclusive closed loop convection control.

The Pyramax 100 features 100" of heated length and 8 zones, 350°C maximum temperature, flexible platform configuration, low nitrogen and power consumption, and a comprehensive menu of options. The Pyramax 100 provides optimized lead-free processing, maximizing productivity and efficiency. The Pyramax 100 utilizes BTU's exclusive Closed Loop Convection Control to provide precise control of heating/cooling and the constant heat transfer that delivers maximum process control flexibility, assuring process repeatability from site to site and line to line. The system delivers proven quality features like side-to-side recirculation that enhances temperature uniformity, and unmatched convection efficiency that reduces zone temperature set points.

Like the other Pyramax ovens, the Pyramax 100 features user-friendly Windows-based WINCON® oven control software, a wide range of options for flux management, advanced conveyor solutions and smart tracking SMEMA, as well as a comprehensive warranty backed by BTU’s world-class product and technical support. In addition, the Pyramax 100 comes with BTU’s new Parts Identification Software as standard and has barcode capability available.

The SMT China VISION Awards program is sponsored by SMT China Magazine and honors the top categories of various manufacturing-related products, materials and equipment. The purpose of this program is to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the Asian electronics industry.