BTU International Joins Rolls Royce in Celebrating the World's First Automated Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Production Line.NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. -- BTU Btu: see British thermal unit. chosen by Rolls Royce Rolls Royce the millionaire’s vehicle. [Trademarks: Brewer Dictionary, 928] See : Luxury as primary contractor for turnkey pilot production line BTU International, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: BTUI), the leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment used for printed circuit board assembly, semiconductor packaging and the manufacture of advanced ceramics, today announced that it served as Rolls Royce's primary contractor for the building of the world's first automated solid oxide fuel cell A Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is an electrochemical conversion device that produces electricity directly from fuel. Fuel cells are characterized by their electrolyte material and, as the name implies, the SOFC has a solid oxide, or ceramic, electrolyte. (SOFC SOFC Solid Oxide Fuel Cell ) production line. BTU celebrates with Roll-Royce today's grand opening of their new fuel cell production facility in Loughborough England. This Rolls Royce turnkey pilot production line for solid oxide fuel cell manufacture incorporates a variety of BTU products, including multiple BTU convection drying systems and BTU's latest Elevator elevator, in machinery elevator, in machinery, device for transporting people or goods from one level to another. The term is applied to the enclosed structures as well as the open platforms used to provide vertical transportation in buildings, large ships, Hearth System for high temperature sintering sintering, process of forming objects from a metal powder by heating the powder at a temperature below its melting point. In the production of small metal objects it is often not practical to cast them. . The BTU-provided equipment also included multiple screen-printing systems, a laser marking system and automated handling equipment to fully automate the process. "We believe this is the world's first fully automated production line for solid oxide fuel cells, and we are excited to have played a major role in this advanced manufacturing program," said Paul J. van der Wansem, BTU's chairman and chief executive officer. "Rolls Royce has demonstrated a clear focus and commitment to advancing the technology and manufacturability of solid oxide fuel cells, which positions them as one of the leaders in the fuel cell industry." As quoted in a separate press release issued by Rolls Royce earlier today, Charles Coltman, the chairman and chief executive of Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited, said at the opening ceremony, "This is a state-of-the-art facility that will have the capability to produce over 1,000 ceramic fuel cell components per week, while verifying the processes required for eventual full scale production." Coltman, while commenting on the importance of this venture, added, "The prospect of developing a new source of affordable energy using fuel cells is exciting - especially if affordability can be combined with a technology that is friendlier to the environment than the existing alternatives." "We recognize the long-term potential of SOFC technology," said Van der Wansem, "and BTU will continue to focus on the energy sector as a growing part of our business based upon our demonstrated technology as a supplier of integrated process solutions for the fuel cell industry." About BTU International BTU International is a market-leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment to the semiconductor, electronics, and materials sectors. BTU is a major manufacturer of solder solder (sŏd`ər), metal alloy used in the molten state as a metallic binder. The type of solder to be used is determined by the metals to be united. Soft solders are commonly composed of lead and tin and have low melting points. Hard solders (i. reflow (1) The process of heating and melting the solder that has been screen printed onto a printed circuit board in order to bond chips and other components to the board. Surface mount chips (SMT) use the reflow method. Contrast with wave soldering. See also reflowable text. furnaces for printed circuit board assembly, and advanced systems for materials processing Articles on Materials processing include:
Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This news release, other than historical financial information, includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including BTU's intention to become a premier supplier of integrated process solutions for the fuel cell industry. Such statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions established by the federal securities laws, and are based on the assumptions and expectations of the company's management at the time such statements are made. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ include BTU delivering acceptable integrated process solution for the fuel cell industry, general market conditions governing supply and demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may vary materially. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, the company disclaims any obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements in order to reflect future events or developments. |
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