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Promation has released the latest version of its multi-functional magazine handling system. The EMB-700 creates multi-functional in-line PCB handling through the use of magazines.
“One Touch Button” system allows this station to be programmed for the following: Line Unloading, Line Loading, Magazine Rack Buffer (LIFO or FIFO modes) or to simply act as a Pass-Through Conveyor. An upgrade to the Signature Series includes touch panel, automatic width adjusting and functional tracking through LCD readout.
Equipped with PLC, the rear magazine rack storage system is capable of holding up to five magazines. Features audible alarm, three-color light tower, ESD grounding receptacle, full safety vanity panels and “Easy Roll” wheels with leveling feet.
Promation, pro-mation-inc.com
“One Touch Button” system allows this station to be programmed for the following: Line Unloading, Line Loading, Magazine Rack Buffer (LIFO or FIFO modes) or to simply act as a Pass-Through Conveyor. An upgrade to the Signature Series includes touch panel, automatic width adjusting and functional tracking through LCD readout.
Equipped with PLC, the rear magazine rack storage system is capable of holding up to five magazines. Features audible alarm, three-color light tower, ESD grounding receptacle, full safety vanity panels and “Easy Roll” wheels with leveling feet.
Promation, pro-mation-inc.com
NORTH BILLERICA, MA – BTU International has acquired the AtmoPlas technology and research team from Dana Corp. The acquisition provides BTU with 27 patents and filings in plasma processing through the use of microwave technology.
Financial terms were not announced.
The AtmoPlas process makes possible a new method of heating components where microwave energy is used to create a plasma at atmospheric pressure. Typically, plasma is generated under low pressure or vacuum, adding substantial complexity and cost to the equipment. The ability of AtmoPlas to operate without a vacuum offers several advantages over conventional microwave processing.
"We envision that after further development this technology will provide thermal processing solutions which could significantly affect processing flexibility, cycle time, equipment footprint and throughput in electronics and energy generation, as well as other applications," said Paul J. van der Wansem, BTU chairman and CEO.
Financial terms were not announced.
The AtmoPlas process makes possible a new method of heating components where microwave energy is used to create a plasma at atmospheric pressure. Typically, plasma is generated under low pressure or vacuum, adding substantial complexity and cost to the equipment. The ability of AtmoPlas to operate without a vacuum offers several advantages over conventional microwave processing.
"We envision that after further development this technology will provide thermal processing solutions which could significantly affect processing flexibility, cycle time, equipment footprint and throughput in electronics and energy generation, as well as other applications," said Paul J. van der Wansem, BTU chairman and CEO.
AutoVue version 19.1 adds support for popular 3-D formats prevalent in many industries including
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), providing the ability to view and collaborate on 2-D and 3-D drawings with a single solution.
Expands EDA capabilities by adding NC Drill formats, Cadence Allegro and Concept 15.5, as well as OrCad Capture and Layout 10.5. Gerber file aperture support has also been enhanced. PCB manufacturers can collaborate with suppliers and customers rapidly without risking valuable IP.
Format and product enhancements include: AutoCAD 3D 2000 and up, MicroStation 3D v8 and up, CATIA 5 R16, Solid Edge 18, enhanced product manufacturing information (PMI) support and more.
As the AEC community embraces 3-D technology, AutoVue provides a simple means to view, print and comment on 2-D and 3-D drawings. Native document viewing capability enables customers to instantly view documents without undergoing file conversions. Customers, suppliers and partners can share information without having to purchase and manage software licenses and training services.
Cimmetry Systems Corp., cimmetry.com
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), providing the ability to view and collaborate on 2-D and 3-D drawings with a single solution.
Expands EDA capabilities by adding NC Drill formats, Cadence Allegro and Concept 15.5, as well as OrCad Capture and Layout 10.5. Gerber file aperture support has also been enhanced. PCB manufacturers can collaborate with suppliers and customers rapidly without risking valuable IP.
Format and product enhancements include: AutoCAD 3D 2000 and up, MicroStation 3D v8 and up, CATIA 5 R16, Solid Edge 18, enhanced product manufacturing information (PMI) support and more.
As the AEC community embraces 3-D technology, AutoVue provides a simple means to view, print and comment on 2-D and 3-D drawings. Native document viewing capability enables customers to instantly view documents without undergoing file conversions. Customers, suppliers and partners can share information without having to purchase and manage software licenses and training services.
Cimmetry Systems Corp., cimmetry.com
USI’s Prism Coating Systems are designed for precision application of a variety of low-viscosity coatings. Features patented nozzle-free ultrasonic coating technology, which reportedly delivers a more precise coating application than conventional spray nozzles.
USI has compiled a short video demonstrating the system selectively coating a range of materials with precise control and uniformity, including electronics assembly, semiconductor, fuel cell, medical and industrial applications
Ultrasonic Systems, ultraspray.com
USI has compiled a short video demonstrating the system selectively coating a range of materials with precise control and uniformity, including electronics assembly, semiconductor, fuel cell, medical and industrial applications
Ultrasonic Systems, ultraspray.com
Arena PLM Spring 06 on-demand PLM service simplifies how manufacturers integrate their solution with ERP, EDA and CAD applications by adding an integration layer into its PLM solution, enhancing access controls to provide customers with a greater level of security and enabling personalized usage statistics and a new self-service portal for customer support.
Enhancements include:
A New Integration Layer –A new integration layer enables simplified integration with essential ERP, CAD and EDA applications, including products from Oracle, Microsoft, Expandable, QAD, Cadence, Mentor Graphics and SolidWorks. Through this integration layer, manufacturers can use managed data synchronizations or off-the-shelf adaptor solutions to seamlessly integrate PLM product data with other enterprise applications such as ERP, MCAD and EDA. Managed data synchronizations, which include semi-automated workflows, allow customers who are just getting started with PLM or who make less frequent updates to their integration processes, to have a cost-effective and ‘out of the box’ solution for integrating their PLM data with other applications.
The integration layer also features a dashboard that allows users to transparently monitor and manage which other applications are integrated. Enables customers to publish specific subsets of PLM data to other enterprise systems. Customers can have real-time visibility into what other applications are integrated and greater control of their product record data.
Enhanced Security – Provides enhanced enterprise-class security through IP-based access control. Manufacturers can now restrict access based on log-in and IP address range. Provides for stronger security measures and more customized permissions. Allows security- and IP-conscious customers to control access to their IP on very specific “point of entry.”
Richer Customer Experience -- Delivered on-demand as a secure, Internet service enabling customers to take advantage of continuous innovation, a richer, AJAX-based user interface, increased reliability and security, and greater service performance. Provides real-time, personalized usage information into application usage, feature utilization and support activity to maximize the PLM experience. Through a custom, self-service portal manufacturers can now get real-time status updates on customer support issues. The portal is fully integrated with Fast Feedback, a real-time support system that provides users with immediate technical assistance in the context of exactly where they are in the application.
These enhancements follow on the heels of a recent announcement that Arena PLM products are backed by a guaranteed service level agreement (SLA).
Arena Solutions, arenasolutions.com
El Segundo, CA — New flat-panel display technologies may be capturing the headlines, but the venerable CRT still rules the roost in the television business, as evidenced by TTE Corp.’s return to the TV market’s top rank in the first quarter, according to iSuppli Corp.
“After falling to third place in the fourth quarter of 2005, TTE regained the number-one position in the global TV market in the first quarter of 2006, due to an increase in its CRT-TV shipments worldwide, and particularly in China,” said Riddhi Patel, principal analyst with iSuppli.
TTE accounted for 11.2% of TV unit shipments in Q1 2006, up from 9.7% sequentially, according to iSuppli.
The rise allowed TTE, a joint venture between China’s TCL and Europe’s Thomson, to surpass LG Electronics (9.7%) and Samsung Electronics (8.6%) in unit shipments. Philips retained its fourth-place rank with a 6.7% share of sales, while Sony Corp. rose to fifth place with 5.9% of the market.
While overall CRT shipments declined in the first quarter, they still dominated the TV market, accounting for 76% of total TV units. TTE led the 32-million-unit CRT TV market with a 13.6% share of shipments. LG (10.5%) and Samsung (7.4%) followed.
Along with TTE, Chinese OEMs Changhong, Konka and Skyworth ranked among the top 10 in the global CRT-TV market in the first quarter. The Chinese brands collectively accounted for 34.4% of the global CRT TV market; Korean brands follow with 17.9%.
TTE was also number one in North America in the first quarter due to the strength of its RCA brand. Sony held the second position, with Toshiba, Philips and Panasonic competing for the number-three slot.
In the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, Samsung and LG occupied the top slots, with Philips following them. Sharp, Sony and Panasonic led the Japanese TV market, collectively accounting for a 67% share in first quarter. Sharp and Sony dominated LCD-TV shipments in Japan while Panasonic accounted for more than 50% of plasma shipments.
Worldwide LCD-TV shipments amounted to 7.3 million units in the first quarter. While this represented a slight decline from Q4 2005, LCDs accounted for 17% of worldwide TV shipments.
Sharp maintained its dominance in the LCD TV market, but its share has been declining during the past four quarters (due to the quick ramp up by other premium TV makers and the increased availability of value brands).
Sharp accounted for 15.2% of LCD-TV shipments, down 17.3% from Q4 2005. Samsung was second with a 12.4% share, followed closely by Sony (12.3%) and Philips (12.1%).
“After falling to third place in the fourth quarter of 2005, TTE regained the number-one position in the global TV market in the first quarter of 2006, due to an increase in its CRT-TV shipments worldwide, and particularly in China,” said Riddhi Patel, principal analyst with iSuppli.
TTE accounted for 11.2% of TV unit shipments in Q1 2006, up from 9.7% sequentially, according to iSuppli.
The rise allowed TTE, a joint venture between China’s TCL and Europe’s Thomson, to surpass LG Electronics (9.7%) and Samsung Electronics (8.6%) in unit shipments. Philips retained its fourth-place rank with a 6.7% share of sales, while Sony Corp. rose to fifth place with 5.9% of the market.
While overall CRT shipments declined in the first quarter, they still dominated the TV market, accounting for 76% of total TV units. TTE led the 32-million-unit CRT TV market with a 13.6% share of shipments. LG (10.5%) and Samsung (7.4%) followed.
Along with TTE, Chinese OEMs Changhong, Konka and Skyworth ranked among the top 10 in the global CRT-TV market in the first quarter. The Chinese brands collectively accounted for 34.4% of the global CRT TV market; Korean brands follow with 17.9%.
TTE was also number one in North America in the first quarter due to the strength of its RCA brand. Sony held the second position, with Toshiba, Philips and Panasonic competing for the number-three slot.
In the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, Samsung and LG occupied the top slots, with Philips following them. Sharp, Sony and Panasonic led the Japanese TV market, collectively accounting for a 67% share in first quarter. Sharp and Sony dominated LCD-TV shipments in Japan while Panasonic accounted for more than 50% of plasma shipments.
Worldwide LCD-TV shipments amounted to 7.3 million units in the first quarter. While this represented a slight decline from Q4 2005, LCDs accounted for 17% of worldwide TV shipments.
Sharp maintained its dominance in the LCD TV market, but its share has been declining during the past four quarters (due to the quick ramp up by other premium TV makers and the increased availability of value brands).
Sharp accounted for 15.2% of LCD-TV shipments, down 17.3% from Q4 2005. Samsung was second with a 12.4% share, followed closely by Sony (12.3%) and Philips (12.1%).
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