EO-B series hand- and dip-soldering fluxes are alcohol-based and range in solids content from 1.8% to 3%. Are designated ORL0 or REL0. Meet DIN EN 61 190-1-1 with L0 classifications for corrosion behavior, halogen-free, and surface resistivity of uncleaned flux residues. EO-B-001 has very good process properties during hand soldering; EO-B-002 and EO-B-003 are for wave and selective soldering; EO-B-004 low solids flux is for all soldering methods and ensures minimal residues and clean appearances. EO-Y flux is not based on pure alcohol but on a mixture of alcohol and water. 

Emil Otto, emilotto.de

Fox SMD automatic placement system has a footprint of 88 x 109cm; weighs less than one metric ton. Consumes less than 750W of power, uses single phase voltage (230V), and recuperates energy from the motion system. Places components from 0201 to 33 x 80mm; dispenses solder paste and SMT glue. Accepts 180 intelligent feeders. Is compatible with Essemtec’s previous feeders. Places components at 4500cph (IPC 8950A) with an accuracy of 60µm. Board sizes are 300 x 400mm; component height is 30mm. Has an 18" touch screen. Runs on ePlace software.

Essemtec, www.essemtec.com

AutoVision machine vision software enables a barcode reading suite consisting of four smart cameras that adopt the machine vision toolset for Auto ID+ applications. Offers full library of software capability reportedly on the smallest hardware design ever in smart camera design. Fully adaptable to any barcode reading or machine vision application; can choose single smart camera with ideal footprint, industrial rating, and connectivity. Can choose software interface with capabilities to compliment needs of an application, from basic barcode reading to advanced measurement, gauging, and inspection. New software features include tools for color ID, spot-checking against stored colors, and counting or checking presence of certain colored features, such as on packaging or test tube caps; circle measure tool; enhanced locate tool to find multiple features of a part at once and inspect the integrity of a part based on relative locations of features.

Microscan, www.microscan.com

EO-G-001 water-based flux for selective soldering is halogen-free flux and meets all criteria under DIN EN 61190-1-1 and ISO 9454 for surface resistance. In tests, flux propagation area is less than that of alcohol-based fluxes tested, while rise-through and pad wetting were not adversely affected and soldering results were more than satisfactory. Cleanliness was as good or better than alcohol-based fluxes. Is classified OR/L0 under DIN EN 61190-1-1 or type 2.1.3.A under ISO 9454.

Emil Otto, emilotto.de