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High-speed, continuous screen printing in the lead-free era will be the focus of DEK's presence at SMT 2005 in Nuremberg, Germany, April 19-21. DEK sees the Internet as a key tool in delivering information and services to support these objectives, and will be displaying its latest Internet platforms at its exhibition booth.

The company will also showcase its printing platforms for SMT applications, including the Europa as well as the new Horizon variants that integrate the new Instinctiv user interface.

The company will also demonstrate VectorGuard versions of its stencil technologies, including PumpPrint stencils and new electroformed stencils, as well as stainless steel laser cut stencils. VectorGuard stencils are easy and safe to use on the factory floor, store conveniently in a space-efficient filing system and are easily disassembled at end of life.

Güler Basol, the new Product Manager for European Distributed Products (Consumables) division, will also present the regionalised strategy for its consumables business.

DEK, dek.com

EASYLINE 8088 is a die bonder for sensor assembly. Applications include pressure sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and other components related to the automotive, biomedical and IT markets. Offers high-volume die bond technology at an attractive price - performance ratio for the sensor and micro assembly market.

Features high-speed air bearing pick-and-place system, closed-loop linear motor pick tool for unbeaten bond line thickness control and fully automatic wafer handling system. To match MEMS and sensor related demands, an active and precise theta control of the bond head is implemented.

Can handle substrates like lead frames, premolded lead frames and ceramics up to 4.5 x 4.5", great for sensor-related die bonding. Allows exact dispensing of epoxies and solder pastes. The closed-lopped linear motor pick tool provides active control of the placement height, for stable bond line thickness. An "open interface" (SMEMA) allows fast adaptation to third party systems or integration into a production line.

Front access to all major systems simplifies the operation. Footprint is 1m².

Alphasem, alphasem.com

DX-300 is a mid-range series of digital dispenser/controllers. The microprocessor-driven, digital-timer series is said to dispense precise fluid profiles in an accurate, consistent and repeatable manner.

DX-300, with an operating pressure of 0-100 psi, is designed for general fluid dispensing and to control dispensing valves. DX-315, with an operating pressure of 0-15 psi, is designed for low viscosity fluid dispensing. Aside from the different air pressure settings and valve controlling capability, the two are identical in form, fit and function.

Each system is packaged for immediate, out-of-box use, with sample tips, barrels and syringe adapters. Features 10 programmable memories to store and recall the most frequently used dispensing cycle timing.

The memory feature records the time of the dispensing cycle and determines the dispensing time required when dispensing output is unknown. It also works with the built-in "Teach Mode." To control material "tailing" and waste, has an adjustable vacuum and a vacuum-driven "suck-back" feature, monitored by a built-in vacuum gauge.

Footprint is 6 x 6.5 x 7.0" (152 x 165 x 178mm); can be stacked and fastened on top of each other. Full shot time range of 0.008 to 99.999 sec. in 1ms increments and is operational worldwide via a snap-on universal power supply of 100 - 240 VAC, 50 -
60 Hz.

Techcon Systems, techconsystems.com