Kurtz Ersa Inc., a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, has been honored with two 2025 Global Technology Awards, recognizing innovation in both rework and soldering technologies. The awards were presented at productronica in Munich on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The company received the award in the Rework & Repair Tools category for its HR 600P High-End Rework System and in the Soldering – Other category for the POWERFLOW FIVE Wave Soldering System.
The HR 600P sets a new benchmark in rework with its automated residual solder removal module, the SC 600 Scavenger, which clears solder without any mechanical contact. This process protects sensitive PCB substrates while boosting efficiency and reliability. Its hybrid heating head, combining infrared and convection, ensures precise thermal control, while closed-loop regulation and high-precision axis movement deliver consistent results. Supporting components from 1 x 1 mm up to 60 x 60 mm, the system is suited for everything from miniature parts to large BGAs.
The POWERFLOW FIVE redefines wave soldering performance with features such as dynamic z-axes, wave height control, and section-based soldering, enabling accuracy and reproducibility even with complex designs. Built to handle PCBs up to 25 kg, the system reduces scrap rates and maintains high throughput. Energy-efficient heating modules and the SMART ELEMENTS® filter system minimize operating costs and environmental impact, while intuitive software and accessible design make it straightforward to operate and maintain.
“We’re excited to see both the HR 600P and POWERFLOW FIVE recognized this year,” said Todd DeZwarte, Director of Sales, Kurtz Ersa, Inc. “Each system reflects the direction of electronics manufacturing—more precise, more efficient, and easier to use.”
Since 2005, the prestigious Global Technology Awards have recognized the absolute best new innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries. It brings together the global SMT and advanced packaging industry in a celebration of the companies and people that are achieving the highest standards and driving our industry forward. For more information, visit www.globalsmt.net.
For more information on the HR 600P Rework System, visit www.ersa.com.
