press release - January 2007

RFX complete the update of the production pick and place department with the purchase of an Essemtec R400FC reflow oven.

Essemtec state: “The temperature of the three pre-heating zones and the two peak zones along with the conveyor speed are programmable to obtain the required soldering profile. Measuring the zone temperatures in the convection airflow, directly at the height of the PCB, guarantees reproducible results. Different suggested profiles for solder and glue are already integrated in the microprocessor control. The universal mesh conveyor system is the ideal solution for productions with frequent PCB changeover.”

The reflow oven complements the capabilities of the recently installed FLX2010 pick and place machine.

Essemtec state: “The FLX2010 system is a highly flexible, precision SMD Pick and Place production machine with large component diversity. With the ability to support up to 190 feeders (L-Model: till 310) this system is specifically designed for small/mid size volumes. Integrated Intelligent feeders can be unloaded and reloaded during production, making this the ideal machine for your in-house or contract production.”

The department also utilises the Essemtec SP200 automatic solder paste system, giving the production department the tools required to deal with the most demanding requirements of the next decade. With the focus on one Swiss high precision manufacturer for the production equipment RFX increase upgrade capability and reduce service down time.
The automatic production equipment is complemented by a highly skilled and flexible work force.

press release - March 2006

RFX re-affirm their commitment to staff by being recognised as continuing to meet the requirements of the national Standard for effective Investors in People.

RFX also holds approvals to ISO9001: 2000 and ISO14001: 2004. These, together with IiP accreditation, prove the company’s commitment to the future of its employees.

Director Steve Wilson said: “IiP has helped us to clarify many issues and gain a shared vision throughout the company. The accreditation has empowered our staff to be involved and help achieve personal and company goals”.

press release - May 2003

RFX Queens Award

RFX has won the Queen’s Award to Industry for Enterprise: Innovation. The award was for several innovative products which the company has designed. These include designing the world’s smallest SC Cut OCXO and the development of low-magnetic signature OCXO’s for military specifications.

Based in Livingston, Scotland, RFX has evolved as a significant UK manufacturer of high frequency precision oscillators with innovative OCXO, TCXO, VCXO and PLL designs from 1 MHz to 2.4GHz.

The successful exploitation of innovative products and services is critical to Britain’s prosperity and I am glad, therefore, that your achievement has been recognised.’ Lord Sainsbury, Dti.

Being one of only 2 businesses in Scotland to be recognised for its innovation this year Iain Gray, the government minister for Enterprise has said ‘If Scotland is to compete in today’s global economy and win, we need to raise our game to the very best in the world. I am therefore particularly delighted by the contribution which your company, and the other Scottish winners have made in this direction’

 

Precision oscillator manufacturer RFX has released a new 2003 technical data catalogue alongside their new web site.

The catalogue contains the entire product range and technical information and includes the newest most innovative products including Stratum 3E OCXO, a PLL Module and hermetically sealed SMD products.

Full details from ../rfxdatalib.html