MEDINA, MN ― ASC International, a leading manufacturer of 3D solder paste inspection (SPI) and automated optical inspection (AOI) systems, will showcase the LineMaster Fusion 3D RS (Rapid Scan) with high-speed, high-accuracy Linear Shaft Motor technology from Nippon Pulse in Booth #827 at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO. The event is scheduled to take place Jan. 24-26, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

The LineMaster Fusion 3D RS (Rapid Scan) system from ASC International utilizes high-speed, high-accuracy Linear Shaft Motor technology from Nippon Pulse. The machine has a fully integrated motion control system from Nippon Pulse, including the motors, drives and motion controllers. Linear Shaft Motors have zero cogging, and the closed-loop servos in the Rapid Scan system are controlled by Nippon Pulse’s new COMMANDER core 4-axis motion controller.

Rapid Scan boasts coordinated motion, and the system monitors Edge analytics 100 percent of the time for predictive maintenance – thus meeting the new Industry 4.0 standards for AI. This collaboration enables ASC International to anticipate future expansion as faster scanning systems are developed. The lack of mechanical drive components (ball screws, lead screws, belts) means that fast, quiet motion can be achieved with higher accuracy and repeatability, with zero maintenance and a longer lifespan.

The LineMaster Fusion 3D provides sophisticated 3D solder paste measurement coupled with an intuitive user interface and Windows® 10 OS.

For more information, visit www.ascinternational.com 

NEWMAN LAKE, WA — Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a leading manufacturer of selective soldering, lead tinning and solderability testing equipment, is pleased to announce it will exhibit its Vector 600 selective soldering and Odyssey 1325 lead tinning systems at the upcoming IPC EXPO 2023. This popular international event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California on January 24-26, 2023, with the Vector 600 and Odyssey 1325 systems to be displayed in Booth 2916.

The Vector 600 is a lead-free compatible system that features an integrated computer with unlimited program storage, integrated system software, witness camera and auto fiducial correction. Available in either standalone or SMEMA in-line configurations, the Vector 600 is offered with topside preheat, spray or drop-jet fluxer, dual flux nozzles, and custom or wave solder nozzles. As with all other Hentec/RPS systems, the Vector 600 is UL and CE compliant and carries both a two-year system warranty and a four-year solder pot warranty.

The Odyssey 1325 is a MIL spec complaint high-volume, high-mix component lead tinning machine and is capable of processing dual solder alloys. Designed to tin component leads for re-conditioning, gold removal and re-tinning applications, including high reliability and military applications including DIP, SIP, QFP, BGA, axial and radial components as well as BGA de-balling. The Odyssey 1325 complies with all applicable GEIA-STD-006, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF- 38524E and ANSI-J-STD-002 standards.

CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND — Pillarhouse International will once again be exhibiting at the APEX 3 Exhibition, at Booth 923 of the San Diego Convention Center, California, USA from the 24th to the 26th of January 2023.

For over 40 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist soldering equipment for the electronics industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

At APEX 2023, Pillarhouse International’s Materials Scientist, Dr. Sam McMaster, will be giving presentations regarding our upcoming, patented solder nozzle, the AP Master Nozzle.

Dr. Sam McMaster explains, “The development of this new nozzle takes an innovative approach of combining the studies of materials science, tribology, and surface engineering to deliver a product with a greater lifetime and wettability to solder. Selective soldering utilises wettable nozzles for controlled application of solder to components, but the wetting of solder to the nozzle is part of a complex mechanism that causes wear of the nozzle due to chemical interaction between the solder and the nozzle.”

McMaster continues by saying, “Relative mass loss of the materials in a stationary setup was analyzed to select a nozzle with a much-improved lifetime compared to the standard nozzles. High temperature contact angle analysis was used to quantify the wettability of the nozzle material with SAC305 solder in an inerted chamber. Consequently, this nozzle delivers higher quality, reliable products.”

Pillarhouse International will also be exhibiting a range of our existing handload and in-line selective soldering machinery at APEX 2023. Our handload models will include our entry-level, benchtop, single point Pilot machine, and our enhanced, single point Jade MKIV machine. Our in-line models will include our high-speed, multi-platform Fusion machine, as well as our enhanced, flexible, Synchrodex Pro soldering module.

Jonathan Wol, President of Pillarhouse USA, says “We are excited to preview our brand-new, patented solder nozzle, the AP Master Nozzle, at APEX 2023, showing our commitment to pioneering technologies and innovation, to reflect and match the needs of an everchanging marketplace. As well as exhibiting a range of our current selective soldering systems, we are looking forward to welcoming people to Booth 923 and connecting with the U.S. manufacturing industry at APEX once again.”

Pillarhouse will be exhibiting at Booth 923 at APEX 2023.

TILBURG, NETHERLANDS — Mek will be part of North America’s largest gathering of electronics manufacturing professionals later this month – the IPC APEX EXPO 2023, at San Diego Convention Center on January 24th – 26th, 2023. They will be showcasing their latest AOI technology on booth #1539.

Mek will be exhibiting the VeriSpector THT assembly station AOI, a low-cost assembly station AOI for use on manual and semi-automated SMD and THT assembly lines. Featuring an overhead orthogonal camera and LED lighting system the VeriSpector is designed for a wide verity of inspection needs.

Initially, available as a manual inspection system, VeriSpector is now available as both an in-line system and as a modular system for self-integration. These new developments allow manufacturers to easily integrate the VeriSpector Assembly Station AOI into their existing production lines, giving them even more control and flexibility in their inspection processes.

Also at the show, visitors can experience the powerful PowerSpector benchtop AOI featuring the latest generation 5MP USB 3 Vision Cameras. The PowerSpector AOI systems offer selective 3D imaging of components with side cameras integrated in the 3D processing. The systems are suitable for use in pre-reflow, post-reflow, post-wave and post-selective soldering, and can also be used for 2D solder paste inspection and first article inspection.

For customers for whom value for money is an absolute priority the Mek entry level iSpector JDz desktop AOI system is designed to inspect component bodies and solder joints by use of RGB LED light sources from three different angles offering full inspection coverage at an entry level price. Powerful algorithms achieve an optimal balance between defect detection and false reject levels in the shortest time.

For more information on Mek and the entire range of products visit www.marantz-electronics.com, or visit Apex booth 1539 where the Marantz AOI experts will be available to discuss your application requirements.