Universal Instruments Corporation is an electronics technology company located in Conklin, New York.[1] Universal Instruments builds automated machines that enable electronics manufacturing services companies to construct surface-mount technology and through-hole technology circuits, such as SMT placement equipment, insertion mount machines, and machines for advanced semiconductor packaging.[2]
The company also offers smart manufacturing software which provides real-time data to help manufacturers improve their overall operations. And, their world-renowned Advanced Process Lab (APL) offers solutions for all aspects of a product lifecycle- from prototyping, process development, and analytical services to advanced technology assembly.
History
Founded in 1919 as a manufacturer of industrial safety pins, the company quickly expanded to serve the growing industrial sector.
During the 1920s and 1930s, it evolved into one of the region’s leading tool and die makers, contributing to the nation’s World War II manufacturing efforts. During this period, the company partnered with Link Aviation to support the production of some of the first flight simulators, a key advancement in aviation training technology.