Siplace Feeder Manager software alerts users to the condition of feeders, locates them in the factory, and controls the entire on-site feeder inventory. Data can be used by Siplace Feeder Care Packages for X-feeders and S-feeders. Include test stations for functional tests and error analysis, and special tooling. Reportedly displays easy and clear instructions for maintenance intervals, test and repair instructions, and each feeder’s history.
Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems, www.siplace.com.
Polyimide stencils for PCB rework are designed stay in place and can accommodate space/traces down to less than 1 mm. Standard stencil thicknesses are 0.004" and 0.008" with an aspect ratio of 1:1. Are designed to peeled away from their adhesive backing and be permanently placed onto the PCB site area to be reworked. Are cut with high-precision lasers. Said to eliminate problems of keeping the stencil in contact with the PCB, releasing the stencil from the board, and cleaning. Have 1:1 aspect ratios and are said to print solder paste consistently. Come in packages of 10.
BEST Inc., www.solder.net