Since the introduction of the Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Process in 1990, the process has been evaluated and tested by recognized experts in the field of surface mount technology and by authoritative regulating agencies such as the EPA, Cal/EPA and AQMD. No other process in the electronics industry has met higher standards or been renowned by so many. Customers can rest assured that their decision to use Smart Sonic is the right decision and that the process is confirmed safe, effective, fast, economical and environmentally correct.

2005 - Munich Germany - Productronica 440-R SMT Detergent wins the Global Technology Award for Best Cleaning Material. The Global Technology Award celebrates the very best innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries and is presented at Productronica.	1995 - Surface Mount International San Jose, California - Smart Sonic wins the Vision Award* for "Best New Cleaning Product". The Smart Sonic Stencil Cleaning Process replaces hazardous solvents with an environmental and user safe aqueous detergent (440-R SMT Detergent) that cleans all types of solder paste at ambient temperature.	1998 - Surface Mount International San Jose, California - Smart Sonic wins the Vision Award* again for "Best New Cleaning Product". The Model 5000 Stencil Cleaner is certified environmental and user safe and effective by the EPA and AQMD, guaranteed to clean any type of solder paste from any fine-pitch stencil and has a low operating cost.

1993 - NEPCON West Anaheim, California - Smart Sonic is nominated and is a top five finalist for Milton S. Kiver Award* in the PCB Assembly Chemical & Materials Category for Smart Sonic's 440-R SMT Detergent. 440-R SMT Detergent is the only aqueous chemistry that can clean any type of solder paste, SMD adhesive and flux residue.	1992 - Canadian High Technology Show Toronto, Canada - Smart Sonic's Stencil Cleaning Process wins the Canadian High Technology Award for excellence in cleaning and environmental technology.