North Reading, MA, March 23 - Teradyne Inc. has announced a new 3-D x-ray imaging technology for detecting PCB solder and production defects. 
 
Using a patented off-center tomosynthesis imaging technique, ClearVue is suited for densely packed single- or double-sided boards that use BGA-style components, or when loss of electrical or optical access is problematic.
 
Compared to laminography and other 3-D x-ray  techniques, the technology reportedly provides superior image clarity, diagnostic capabilities and full board coverage to expose solder (including lead-free) flaws that are otherwise overlooked. 
 
Operates using a stationary x-ray source and detector and, unlike conventional systems, does not require complex or rotating mechanical parts. Said to result in lower false call rates (promising up to 40 times improvement over existing solutions), improved reliability, better repeatability and improved cycle times.   
 

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FRANKLIN, MA- SMT knowledge experts from Speedline Technologies will lead a free, one-hour Webcast seminar on April 14 to answer questions engineers need to consider before implementing lead-free reflow soldering processes on their manufacturing floor.

The Webcast, scheduled from 11 a.m. to Noon, EST, will feature live discussions of process challenges, new technologies, how-to implementation information and participant questions.  Topics include:

Required equipment and process changes; Details to consider in optimizing the lead-free process; Reflow equipment configurations and differences; Producing lead-free assemblies; Nitrogen process variables; Cooling considerations; Cost of operation.

For more information, visit: speedlinetech.com/seminars.

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LOUISVILLE, KY --Sypris Solutions Inc. today promoted Robert Sanders to president of Sypris Electronics. Sanders, recently named group vice president of the Electronics Group, replaces James G. Cocke.

Sanders is a former general manager and site executive for the Defense & Space Electronics Systems division of Honeywell.

Sypris Electronics is a contract desginer and assembler of missile guidance systems,  and gear and satellite communication systems.