IRphotonics Announces Expanded Distribution Network in North America

Online, January 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Hamden, Connecticut, January 18, 2010 -IRphotonics, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of Infrared-based materials and systems announces an expanded distribution network in North America for its iCure division of thermal spot curing systems. Full Spectrum Technologies, Midwest Process Solutions, Polaris Sales Corporation and Thomas Associates will support sales and business development in North America.

"From medical to electronics assembly, we are experiencing a lot of growth and more than ever our customers must have access to the best sales, application and service support possible," said Ruben Burga, VP Sales for IRphotonics. "Accordingly, we've appointed distributors with considerable experience in the assembly markets. They are well-established, customer-oriented companies that are ideal partners for distributing our unique line of spot curing systems."

Rick Varagnat from Full Spectrum Technologies commented "The iCure is the perfect solution to close the loop, on what a UV spot cure can't do."

About iCure Thermal Spot Curing
The iCure AS200 is a revolutionary inline fiber optic system that provides heat by Infrared radiation in a portable unit, delivering pinpoint and accurate control for temperature sensitive substrates and complex devices. Using infrared light to generate heat, the iCure thermal spot curing system is tailor-made for automated manufacturing processes requiring rapid adhesive curing and localized heating of bonded assemblies.

Applications include:
• Spot curing of thermal epoxies
• Bonding and fixing of plastic and glass components
• Fixing of lenses
• Temporary fixing of miniature components
• Precision assembly and bonding of semiconductor components
• Focused energy for micro soldering
• Localized heat welding of thermoplastics

IRphotonics at Photonics West and BIOS 2010, San Francisco, CA, January 23-28 2010
IRphotonics will be present at both exhibitions: booth 8732 (BIOS) and booth 4407 (Photonics West).
The company will also hold product demonstrations: Saturday, January 23, 1h30pm, South Hall A, coffee area and Tuesday January 26, 12h30pm North Hall, Demo Area 3.
Please contact sales at sales@irphotonics.com to schedule a demo.

About IRphotonics
IRphotonics is the leading designer and manufacturer of technologically sophisticated infrared fibers and systems that are used for the transmission of infrared light, and for assembly operations requiring high intensity infrared heat. The company leverages its unique and in depth expertise of infrared light and materials to offer innovative products ranging from specialty optical fibers and light guides to its revolutionary thermal spot curing system.
For more information about the iCure Product Line and the iCure AS200, please visit www.icure-irphotonics.com.

© Copyright 2010 IRphotonics. All rights reserved. Information subject to change without notice.
IRphotonics, iCure and iCure AS200 are registered trademarks of IRphotonics.
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For technical information:
Ruben Burga
VP Sales
sales@irphotonics.com
T +1-514-345-6982 x 230
T 1-877-340-6982

Media contact:
Isabelle Pilon
Director of Communications
ipilon@irphotonics.com
T +1-514-345-6982 x 239
M +1-514-814-8928

Full Spectrum Technologies, www.fullspectech.com
Midwest Process Solutions, scott.nebel@mps-mn.com
Polaris Sales Corporation, jes10x1@core.com
Thomas Associates, www.thomasassoc.com