Loctite GC 10 solder paste reportedly is temperature-stable at 26.5°C for one year and stable at temperatures of up to 40°C for one month. Is halogen-free and lead-free. Enables reported abandon times of up to 24 hr. and has a startup time of zero. Offers stable and consistent print transfer efficiency, expanded reflow window, and increased activity for better results with soak temperatures between 150° and 200°C.
Electronics Group of Henkel, www.henkel.com/electronics
G3 with Tau enables full system test coverage of all types of Android devices. Comes with Profilence Tau to speed time-to-market and cut total costs by testing the entire device in a reliable and repeatable environment. inspects in every detail the operating system and all physical interfaces with real-life use-cases. Is said to be adaptable from one device type to another form-factor and one test range to the next one on line. Designed for test runs lasting over 100 hr. and heavy reuse of test cases on different devices. Provides deep analysis of every single test case, helping to find the root cause faster. Automatically stores all results, logs, video streams, crash dumps and profiling data to a cloud, securing easy data accessibility. Mimics real-world behavior by permitting interruptions during testing.
JOT Automation, http://www.jotautomation.com/
MY600 jet printer now handles large boards such as server backplanes, burn-in boards, LED tube lighting or panels for large LED displays. Extends board capacity by 50% over previous model, to 30” × 20” (762 × 508mm) with weights up to 11 lb. (5 kg). Stencil-free.
Mycronic, www.mycronic.com
SmartDRY intelligent dry storage provides humidity-controlled storage of components. Is available in both 10 and 30 ft3 models. Reportedly delivers J-STD performance. Ensures humidity levels at 0.5%. Recovery time is < 3 min. Has active moisture monitoring and on-demand recovery/regeneration. Automatic SmartBAKE feature establishes bake time based on MSL level and component size. Includes automatic, self-monitored regeneration feature.
ECD, www.smartdry.com
This pilot-run n=1 checker fault detection tester is for printed circuit board assemblies. Finds mounting faults. Test results are automatically recorded and used for data management and quality assurance purposes. PCBAs are tested with a combination of probes for automatic impedance measurements and passive component judgments. Visual inspection function performs mounting status checks on each component. Test Program Generator automatically creates test data for specific part numbers. Is available in two format sizes, both desktop models.
Zero Defects International, www.zdefects.com
Landrex Technologies, http://www.landrex.com.tw/eindex.asp
ELM-800 C02 laser marking system is for high-volume production. Reportedly 2x as fast as previous model. Has enhanced graphic user interface, intuitive control panel, and faster inline transport conveyor. Is Windows-based. Displays printed circuit board and marking locations on 17" LCD screen. Capable of text, 1D barcodes, 2D barcodes and graphics. Is offered with a 10W or 30W high-speed CO2 laser with optional barcode verifier, MEMS network interface, and fume extraction system.
Promation, www.PRO-MATION-INC.com