GEN3 Set to Host HATS² Technical Day at A.W. Technical Centre with Bob Neves
GEN3, a global leader in reliability testing and measurement solutions for the electronics industry, is excited to announce a dedicated HATS²™ Technical Day to be held at the A.W. Technical Centre in Farnborough, GEN3’s HQ. The event will showcase the HATS² (Highly Accelerated Thermal Shock) system with demos and presentations by Bob Neves, Chairman of RAS Inc. and creator of the HATS².
The event will invite Electronics Manufacturers to the A.W Technical Centre where attendees will benefit from a unique opportunity to learn directly from Bob Neves, who will present the evolution of HATS², and with GEN3 provide live demonstrations of the HATS². The day will offer in-depth insights into the HATS² features and functionality, and the multi-test capabilities of the revolutionary piece of kit.
About HATS²
- Thermal Cycling at Speed: Capable of delivering up to 1000 convection-based temperature cycles per week, with transitions between –65 °C to +265 °C, enabled by high-speed air transfer – eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen or oil-based systems.
- Real-Time Failure Detection: The integrated 4-wire resistance measurement tracks interconnect integrity during thermal cycling, supporting IPC-2221B and custom coupons with up to 252 nets.
- Reflow Assembly Simulation: Fully programmable to mimic real-world reflow oven conditions per IPC-TM-650 Method 2.6.27B, the system supports unlimited cycle profiles and captures data-rich outputs including detailed box plots.
Event Highlights
- Live HATS² system demonstrations.
- In-person technical presentation by Bob Neves, RAS Inc.
- Q&A session with Bob & GEN3 reliability experts.
- Hands-on exploration of test profiling, chamber setup, and data interpretation.
Event Details
📍 Location: GEN3 A.W. Technical Centre, Farnborough, UK
📅 Date: September 2025
“We are excited to welcome Bob back to GEN3 HQ for this this unique opportunity to share the HATS² with engineers, board manufacturers, quality managers, and researchers to exploring it’s capabilities and to learn directly from the mind behind HATS” said Andy Naisbitt, CEO of GEN3.
About GEN3
GEN3 designs and manufactures award-winning testing systems that help electronics manufacturers measure, monitor, and improve long-term reliability. From SIR testing to contamination control, GEN3 supports global industries with precision, compliance, and innovation. GEN3 is also a UK Distributor for industry giants such as MBtech, Finetech & MEK, with a strategic partnership with Zestron, and the exclusive Global Distributor for the HATS²™ by RAS Inc, GEN3 is at the forefront of Innovation.
📩 To learn more, visit:
https://www.gen3systems.com/hats
📧 To Enquire about the event, contact: sales@gen3systems.com
