Products
The Connect suite of communications capabilities enables out-of-the-box connectivity between In-Sight vision systems and reportedly most major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. Point-and-click configuration interface controls multiple vision systems from any network PC, allowing transfer of data and images to an enterprise file server or display in the operator interface. Supports open standard industrial Ethernet communications, OPC server, Active X display controls, and standard TCP/IP Ethernet protocols.
Cognex, www.cognex.com/connect
New racks are said to support all Juki feeders, including 700 NF and FF, and 2000 CTF feeders. Options include a setup rack and 22", 36" and 60" racks. Fit standard open-style carts, along with two other feeder racks.
Bliss Industries, www.blissindustries.com
SPR-45VA automated stencil printer has an SMTrue Vision Assist alignment system, quick-change, double-sided nesting kit, and enhanced axial and theta alignment system. Is said to provide speed, ease-of-use and reproducibility for paste printing applications down to 0.0012" pitch components. Provides axial stencil to board registration with dual or single camera assist to permit accurate printing of 0201s, μBGAs, CSPs, and 0.0015 pitch QFPs with adjustment for board tolerance variation in X, Y and Θ. Pneumatic control of pressure, speed and angle-of-attack dual squeegee system reportedly delivers consistent results.
APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com
