SmartLine uses internet-based technologies to enable data capture from reflow ovens. Provides network link and software for streaming of live process data from ovens on the production floor. Is scalable and reportedly provides the tools to allow “big data” capture from single test/evaluation lines to smart factories. Developed to work with Industry 4.0/Industrial Internet of Things. Analyzes captured data using web-based methods via desktop or mobile platforms. System architecture uses a layered approach and is built on existing protocols.

SolderStar, www.solderstar.com

Loctite GC 3W is lead-free, halogen-free, water-washable solder paste. Reportedly has temperature stability similar to Loctite GC 10. Offers performance stability at 26.5°C for six months and at 40°C for one month.  Has a stencil life of more than eight hours and abandon times greater than four hours. Can clean board seven days after board assembly. After three days at 80% relative humidity, it exhibits no dewetting on a long-soak, high-temperature reflow profile and has minimal hot slump at 182°C.

Henkel, www.henkel.com

FactoryLogix R3 manufacturing operations management software incorporates an entirely redesigned Logistics module based on the technology framework used for the NPI, Production and Analytics modules. New and enhanced features include materials receiving, processing and labeling; incoming quality control (IQC); stockroom management; material kitting and dispatch; material position tracking; moisture sensitive device (MSD) handling and bake management; production planning; resource scheduling; material reservation; shop floor material handling; workstation material setup validation; offline material setup; material traceability; material level monitoring; part replenishment and re-order.

Aegis Industrial Software, aiscorp.com

SpectorBox AOI systems now include a 5" camera clearance, reportedly enabling single-pass inspection of nearly any assembly. Are optimized for inspection of PTH components to identify defects such as presence/absence, wrong polarity, color, type, and bent pins.  Top clearance of 130mm permits Top-Down SpectorBox to inspect electronics and electromechanical assemblies. Modules can be equipped with eight wide field-of-view side cameras, in addition to a top-view camera on the FWAz optical unit. Include 18.8μ2-pixel capture sensor. Z-Axis adjustable optical head adapts to printed circuit board thickness and automatically compensates for warpage. FWAx model has eight simultaneously operating, multiplexed angular side cameras.  

Marantz Business Electronics, http://model22x.com/english/index.html