Ultra thin double coated tapes are for bonding and attaching components and assemblies where high dielectric strength is required. REACH and RoHS compatible. Come in polyimide (PI) and polyester (PET). Have dielectric strengths up to 13.2kV. Include acrylic and silicone adhesives with a variety of liners for die cutting into complex shapes and auto application. Halogen-free UL94 VTM0 flame-retardant and antistatic versions also available. Antistatic versions have peel voltages of <100v and surface resistances of 10^5 to 10^9 Ohms.
Polyonics, www.polyonics.com
NC277 VOC-free liquid flux is said to be as electrically safe as alcohol-based flux and has a medium residue suitable for long thermal demands. Withstands thermal preheats required for palletized selective soldering. Has a broad activation range, and is for use in lead-free wave soldering with tin-silver-copper, tin-silver, tin-copper, and other alloys. Reportedly has low post-process residues and can reduce preventative maintenance requirements in spray fluxing applications. Is no-clean, non-visible residue flux, but can be cleaned. Meets IPC SIR 2.6.3.7 test in an air-dried state. Sealed shelf life of nine months at room temperature.
AIM Solder, www.aimsolder.com
NXT III component mounter features a faster XY robot, faster tape feeders, and a new "flying vision" parts camera. New H24 head is said to be capable of 35,000 cph per module. Reportedly capable of placement accuracy of +/-25 microns. Can reportedly places parts down to 03015 package styles.
Fuji Machine Mfg., fujiamerica.com