Products
A scaled-down version of the MK-II, the Advantage 16e, was designed to counteract any penetration by smaller knockoffs of the MK-II in Asia. Is said to be stripped down for buyers looking for lower cost system. Is about ¼ the size of MK-II and includes fewer operational controls, including recordkeeping. Includes vacuum pump, booster blower and unitary chassis design. Includes 16 level, horizontal planar electrode configuration (24" W x 18" D x 1.25" spacing), 1,000W 13.56 MHz solid state air-cooled R.F. generator, process temperature control, two mass-flow meters with precision needle valve, automatic nitrogen purging and touch-screen interface.
Plasma Etch Inc., www.plasmaetch.com
This joint-effort design solution reportedly can improve productivity for the design of RF circuits. Is expected to cut PCB design cycle times in half and improve quality of mixed-technology designs. Enables PCB mixed-signal designers to concurrently design a PCB using Expedition Enterprise or Board Station XE flows and integrate it with Advanced Design System EDA software.
Mentor Graphics, www.mentor.com/go/pcbinnovation
Agilent Technologies Inc., www.agilent.com/find/eesof-adsent.com
Pyramax 75A features 75" of heated length and six zones, 350ºC maximum temperature, flexible platform configuration, low power consumption, and a comprehensive menu of options. Is said to deliver side-to-side recirculation and convection efficiency. Includes Windows-based WINCON oven control software, parts-identification software, a range of options for flux management, advanced conveyor solutions and smart tracking SMEMA, optional barcode reader, and a comprehensive warranty.
BTU International, www.btu.com
BTU International, www.btu.com
AdvantisX surface mount platform includes single- and dual-gantry high-speed models with Lightning heads, and multifunction configurations using Inline7 and Inline4 high force flexible heads. Features a linear motor positioning system. Designed for mid-tier assemblers.
Universal Instruments, www.uic.com
Universal Instruments, www.uic.com
Optel Lean/NXT is a standalone solution that monitors the Fuji NXT placement platform. Communicates in real-time using Fuji Open Interface. Downloads program data directly from Fuji Flexa. Provides data on proper setup, feeder replenishment, excess scrap warnings on a given feeder/slot, and machine performance indicators. Features include automatic setup verification, component cycle counting, component level traceability, downloading and saving machine performance information, real-time scrap data collection, and support for reel splicing. Options include MSD tracking, electronic Kanban support, and duty-cycle-based feeder management.
Optimal Electronics Corp., http://www.optelco.com
Optimal Electronics Corp., http://www.optelco.com
The MY100DX component placement platform reportedly delivers 70% more throughput. Is designed for high volume production. Has 96 feeder positions; also comes with 160 feeder positions (MY100DX-14). Both can be configured with various synergy options for inline production and are compatible with existing machines, feeders and software.
Mydata Automation, www.mydata.com
Mydata Automation, www.mydata.com
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