Universal Instruments announced the appointment of Shane Nunes as Chief Operating Officer. Nunes joined Universal in 2023 and was previously Vice President of Global Products and Solutions. In this new position, he oversees and directs operations, quality, product development, product management, the supply chain, and the Advanced Process Lab. He will be responsible for driving continued improvements in operational excellence while collaborating closely with the president to effectively execute the company’s strategic business goals.

“I am excited about the possibilities that are ahead of us. The technology targets are fast-moving, and we have so much to offer for precision automation and advanced packaging where the opportunities are exploding,” said Nunes. “Our expanded portfolio features innovative solutions for these applications, and our decades of experience in both arenas gives us the expertise to help our customers succeed. We’re also preparing to launch our next-generation Surface Mount platform this fall, continuing our lineage of benchmark platform performance. The first iteration will expand our capabilities and presence in the Consumer space predominantly and the full lineup will enable us to offer this leading-edge solution across a full range of markets.” 

Universal Instruments’ President, Brad Bennett, said, “We're building a team that thrives on vision, integrity, and results, and Shane has the mindset and drive that fits perfectly with that. I’m confident that he will bring valuable strategic leadership to Universal and play a critical role in shaping our future and accelerating our momentum."

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