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Promation has released its latest version of the ELM-700AYL Laser Marking system for PCBs.
The software enhancements now allow for all standard True Type Windows based fonts to be used through an easy-to-navigate interface.
It also allows for easy import of JPEG, GIF and BMP raster formats and DXF, WME and PLT vector formats. The GUI has the look and feel of most Windows-based systems.
Other features include: WYSIWYG drawing editor; zoom in, zoom out and panning; inch, millimeter or centimeter units; unlimited multilevel undo and redo; Virtual Laser Marking; adjustable field size (square or rectangular); rotating of entire mark field (one-degree increments); rotate, scale, translate and mirror all text; and more.
The software enhancements now allow for all standard True Type Windows based fonts to be used through an easy-to-navigate interface.
It also allows for easy import of JPEG, GIF and BMP raster formats and DXF, WME and PLT vector formats. The GUI has the look and feel of most Windows-based systems.
Other features include: WYSIWYG drawing editor; zoom in, zoom out and panning; inch, millimeter or centimeter units; unlimited multilevel undo and redo; Virtual Laser Marking; adjustable field size (square or rectangular); rotating of entire mark field (one-degree increments); rotate, scale, translate and mirror all text; and more.
Promation, Pro-mation-Inc.com
MK26 vibration isolation workstation is designed for ultra-low natural frequency applications. It uses Minus K patented negative-stiffness vibration isolators to provide a compact, passive workstation with ultra-low natural frequencies, high internal structural frequencies and vertical and horizontal isolation efficiencies.
Minus K vertical isolator uses a stiff spring and a negative-stiffness mechanism to achieve a low net vertical stiffness without affecting the static load supporting capability. Horizontal isolation is provided by beam columns connected in series with the vertical-motion isolator. Adjusted to a .5 Hz natural frequency, the workstation achieves 93% isolation efficiency at 2 Hz, 99% at 5 Hz, and 99.7% at 10 Hz.
Can be configured for a variety of applications where disturbances due to external vibrations can adversely affect the operation of sensitive equipment. Customization options include guard rails, padded armrests, overhead equipment shelves, monitor stands, non-isolated shelves for supporting equipment off the tabletop, oversized keyboard shelves, retractable casters, Faraday Cages to protect sensitive operations from electromagnetic interference, tabletop enclosures to protect against harsh manufacturing environments and electrical accessories such as outlet strips for lighting.
Available with up to 650 pounds (295Kg) gross load capacity. Is Class 100 cleanroom compatible, with Class 10 available. Tabletops can be ordered in two sizes (30" x 36" and 36" x 48") and either in lightweight “honeycomb” or composite construction.
Kinetic Systems, kineticsystems.com
Minus K vertical isolator uses a stiff spring and a negative-stiffness mechanism to achieve a low net vertical stiffness without affecting the static load supporting capability. Horizontal isolation is provided by beam columns connected in series with the vertical-motion isolator. Adjusted to a .5 Hz natural frequency, the workstation achieves 93% isolation efficiency at 2 Hz, 99% at 5 Hz, and 99.7% at 10 Hz.
Can be configured for a variety of applications where disturbances due to external vibrations can adversely affect the operation of sensitive equipment. Customization options include guard rails, padded armrests, overhead equipment shelves, monitor stands, non-isolated shelves for supporting equipment off the tabletop, oversized keyboard shelves, retractable casters, Faraday Cages to protect sensitive operations from electromagnetic interference, tabletop enclosures to protect against harsh manufacturing environments and electrical accessories such as outlet strips for lighting.
Available with up to 650 pounds (295Kg) gross load capacity. Is Class 100 cleanroom compatible, with Class 10 available. Tabletops can be ordered in two sizes (30" x 36" and 36" x 48") and either in lightweight “honeycomb” or composite construction.
Kinetic Systems, kineticsystems.com
Speedline Technologies has released Benchmark Operating Software version 1.6 for the MPM Accela printer.
New options include:
The release also broadens fiducial recognition capability, integrates online Help and increases the number of user wizards and templates.
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com
New options include:
- Integration of Grid-Lok board support tooling within hardware and software.
- StencilVision is now a standalone option for customers to add this bridge prevention tool on printers that are in-line with Paste AOI systems.
- An upstream bar code reader enables bar code capture on either the top or bottom side of the substrate, and the storage of that unique number with the SPC data; enabling data tracking and more exact recordkeeping.
- A temperature and humidity sensor option captures and displays data, storing it in the SPC file for further analysis.
- RheoPump option operation is enhanced, allowing quick change from pump to blades and vice versa for rapid changeover.
The release also broadens fiducial recognition capability, integrates online Help and increases the number of user wizards and templates.
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com
DownStream Technologies is shipping BluePrint for PCBs Release 1.0. The software helps users quickly create the documentation that drives PCB fabrication, assembly and inspection. The first shipment of the product included sales to a cross-section of the PCB industry including PCB design and engineering groups, PCB prototype manufacturers and contract manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe.
Development began over 3 years ago. “We see BluePrint as major milestone in our product development strategy to automate the PCB release process,” said Rick Almeida, one of DownStream’s founders. “By working closely with PCB designers we had learned they face a significant challenge in trying to post-process their designs for successful manufacturing. Not only did they need to generate CAM outputs, but they also needed a way to collect and manage the myriad of data files that are needed to build a PCB assembly. By delivering BluePrint Release 1.0, combined with our flagship product CAM350, we are realizing a major milestone in our product strategy. Our customers now have the ability to create manufacturing tooling aids such as Gerber and NC files, as well as Fabrication Assembly Drawings and Parts Lists and deliver them in a single, electronic package to manufacturing,” said Almeida.
BluePrint uses the available PCB design intelligence to automatically create and link unlimited PCB views and details resulting in a detailed, accurate documentation package. Documentation packages contain all the data necessary to build, view and archive the final product anywhere, anytime.
“The creation of accurate PCB manufacturing drawings is often overlooked as an important aspect of the PCB design process. With the introduction of BluePrint this area of concern has been completely solved,” said Martin Davies, a PCB Designer in the UK who participated in the beta program. “BluePrint gives us an efficient tool that will enable us to provide consistent, thorough and accurate PCB manufacturing documentation.”
DownStream Technologies, downstreamtech.com
Cookson Electronics’ ALPHA OM-338 Series solder pastes can enable a smooth transition to lead-free SMT assembly. Customers say this Pb-free solder paste can print as well or better than current Pb-bearing technology. It is said to deliver consistently uniform print deposit volume, thus overcoming print deposit volume variability. It also performs well in challenging applications where paste volume variability increases as print feature sizes become smaller.
“The limiting factor in solder paste printability is the ratio of aperture wall area to the area of the aperture opening. When solder paste has more affinity for the walls of the stencil aperture than the pad being printed, you have a significant print failure mechanism,” said Mitch Holtzer, Global Products Manager for solder paste. “ALPHA OM-338 Series has low print volume variability with .3 mm circles and .45 mm pitch qfp pads using 125 mil stencils, even with print speeds of 200 mm/sec. That performance can be reached using type 3 solder powder.”
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com
“The limiting factor in solder paste printability is the ratio of aperture wall area to the area of the aperture opening. When solder paste has more affinity for the walls of the stencil aperture than the pad being printed, you have a significant print failure mechanism,” said Mitch Holtzer, Global Products Manager for solder paste. “ALPHA OM-338 Series has low print volume variability with .3 mm circles and .45 mm pitch qfp pads using 125 mil stencils, even with print speeds of 200 mm/sec. That performance can be reached using type 3 solder powder.”
Cookson Electronics Assembly Materials, cooksonelectronics.com
Microscan, an ISO 9000:2000 certified company, attained ISO/IEC 15426-2 certification on its Quadrus Verifier, helping the estimated 40,000 U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) suppliers now required to verify Data Matrix symbols applied to parts and components.
Quadrus Verifier analyzes, measures and reports the quality of a Data Matrix symbol against the symbol quality criteria established in ISO/IEC 15415 and AS9132 standards, as specified in the government regulation MIL STD 130M. Provides accurate measurements and grades.
Quality Data Matrix symbols are an integral component of the DoD’s Item Unique Identification (IUID) initiative. The DoD has made it mandatory for contractors to provide a permanent Data Matrix Unique Item Identifier (UII) on nearly all items supplied to the DoD. The UII, which must remain affixed and readable for the life of the part, regardless of how long that may be, will provide visibility across various DoD information systems. The military will read the UII for asset management, inventory control, to access maintenance information and for other activities.
The product helps to eliminate inferior Data Matrix symbols. The fully-enclosed illumination chamber is engineered to produce the illumination and optics required by ISO/IEC 15415 to verify the quality of
Data Matrix symbols. The compact, lightweight verifier requires no onsite adjustments of optics or lighting and proves exceptionally easy to use.
Quadrus Verifier analyzes, measures and reports the quality of a Data Matrix symbol against the symbol quality criteria established in ISO/IEC 15415 and AS9132 standards, as specified in the government regulation MIL STD 130M. Provides accurate measurements and grades.
Quality Data Matrix symbols are an integral component of the DoD’s Item Unique Identification (IUID) initiative. The DoD has made it mandatory for contractors to provide a permanent Data Matrix Unique Item Identifier (UII) on nearly all items supplied to the DoD. The UII, which must remain affixed and readable for the life of the part, regardless of how long that may be, will provide visibility across various DoD information systems. The military will read the UII for asset management, inventory control, to access maintenance information and for other activities.
The product helps to eliminate inferior Data Matrix symbols. The fully-enclosed illumination chamber is engineered to produce the illumination and optics required by ISO/IEC 15415 to verify the quality of
Data Matrix symbols. The compact, lightweight verifier requires no onsite adjustments of optics or lighting and proves exceptionally easy to use.
Microscan Systems, microscan.com
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