XPii comes with one or two placement heads, 8 or 12 nozzles, tape or feeder trolleys, a matrix tray sequencer and an internal matrix tray. Features linear motors, high resolution digital cameras, turret head(s) and intelligent feeders. On-head optical sensors detect presence of components as small as 01005 and as large as 50 x 50 mm on-the-fly. Handles components up to 70 x 70 mm and 100 mm connectors with fixed camera option. Accommodate components on tape, strip tape, stick and matrix tray. Gantry platform has a 40 position "smart: nozzle bank (2 x 40) or (1 x 40 + 1 x 20 + 1 special) optional. Reportedly places at rates up to 13,500 cph (11,340 cph based on IPC-9850), or 15,000 cph (12,800 cph IPC-9850) with Tornado head

Europlacer, www.europlacer.com

Vigon N 501 pH-neutral defluxing cleaning agent ensures compatibility with sensitive SMT production materials such as aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, plastics and label materials. Is a water-based, non-flammable MPC (micro phase cleaner) specifically developed for spray-in-air processes. Has short contact times and bath concentration levels as low as 10 – 15%.

Zestron, www.zestron.com

The Yamaha YS24 pick-and-place machine is a dual-sided machine with a total of 120 feeder positions in a space of 2 m2. Has speed up to 72,000 components per hr. Performs placement of components ranging from 0.4 mm by 0.2 mm (01005) up to 32 sq. mm. Handles board sizes up to 700 mm long by 460 mm wide. Includes NPI features like virtual sticky tape, easy editors and setup assistant.

Assembléon, www.assembleon.com

RemUVa is designed to remove coatings from finished assemblies. Has a fully configurable nozzle to permit working on smaller areas or to remove coating across a larger area. Reportedly does not damage adjacent devices, interconnects or PCBs. Is a bench-top powder abrasion system designed to remove conformal coatings, including UV40. Is equipped with adjustable powder flow control and air pressure regulation. Uses an abrasive media known as carbo-blast. Uses a point ionizer to reduce ESD from reaching levels that could potentially damage components. 

HumiSeal, www.humiseal.com