Solder Mask Check Wipes seek out under-cured and porous solder resist. Can help identify conductive residues from HASL fluids causing electromigration or poor SIR values. Provides immediate color observation after 10 to 15 sec. of wiping bare or populated printed circuit boards. Can be used to pre-wipe bare PCBs to remove bleed from solder resist onto surface mount pads.

BLT Circuit Services, www.bltcircuitservices.co.uk/Scripts/default.asp

Thermadose hot melt production equipment provides pulse-free temperature-controlled thermoplastic dispensing for industrial applications, using pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives, waxes and sealants. Is suitable for direct-contact, non-woven, ribbon-coating, high-speed jetting and product assembly operations. Tank controllers include over-temperature and over-pressure protection. Includes independently controlled heat zones .Thermadose reservoir tanks are coated with inert Teflon heated by quick-change cartridges. Can be configured for use in manual and automated applications using a hand-valve or automated-valve applicator. Control settings are input using a touch pad. LED indicators monitor operation status and functions. Pail and drum melters handle hot melt EVA, PSA, and PUR, supplied from 5 gal. pails or 55 gal. drums. Melters include gear-pump technology providing pulse-free flow of adhesive.

Fisnar, www.fisnar.com

X-Scope x-ray systems are customizable; can mix and match cabinets, x-ray tubes, x-ray detectors and image processing features. Feature five machine platforms to accommodate printed circuit board, medical device, solar panel, metal casting, LED, automotive and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Include 90kv to 130kv micro-focus x-ray tubes (down to 5µm focal spot); programmable motion control (up to 6 axis manipulation); inspection and measurement software, and digital flat panel image detectors (16,000 shades of grey). Front panel detector provides improved field of view and reduces inspection cycle. X-Scope 1800 features a wide inspection area with tilting x-ray tube capability. Features include 90kV-5 µm focal spot and image processing CPU with 23" LCD flat panel monitor. X-Scope 2000 features 4" x 3" high-res digital flat panel detector; 70° oblique angel viewing, and inspection stage of 22" x 21". X-Scope 6000 is a digital CNC controlled system that includes 130kV 5 µm closed x-ray tube; 5" x 5"/4" x 3" high-res digital flat panel image detector; 1,000x system magnification, and mega pixel mapping camera with zoom window.

Scienscope International, www.scienscope.com

ALPS places pre-printed labels from an automatic feeder on a printed circuit board. Uses a two-stage, width-adjustable variable speed AC motor conveyor. Runs inline; handles up to four feeders at a time. Features include label placement accuracy of 0.1mm; U-axis rotation; optional features of barcode reader and multiple label feeders; pneumatic stopper; max. panel size of 500mm x 500mm (one stage) and 320mm x 500mm (two stage); placement speed of 1000mm/sec.; repeatability of +/- 0.1mm; placement accuracy of 200mm/sec. max.; standard servo motor (360°); max. speed of 1.0m/s; manipulator repeatability of ±0.1mm, and manipulator accuracy  of ±0.015mm.

Getech Automation, http://www.getecha.com/