50mm diameter flexible stainless steel extraction arms can be positioned in the optimum extraction position. Include an integrated airflow valve that can be closed when arm is not in use. Slows extraction machine motor while still maintaining extraction with any other arms in use.

Purex, www.purex.co.uk

A self-contained distribution system is available for PanaCIM manufacturing execution system software.  Is pre-configured. Can integrate more boxes, redeploy them elsewhere in the factory, or to take a line-level approach that allows continuous production in one area while upgrading in another. Reportedly, layout options are flexible and recovery simple. Boxes can be swapped out and updated and then put back into production in minutes.

Panasonic, www.panasonicfa.com

SPG screen printer comes standard with a hybrid squeegee head. Reportedly can maintain a 15 sec. cycle time cleaning and printing. Is equipped with three conveyors. Includes a feedback and feed-forward inspection system. Feedback is supported by Adaptive Process Control technology to auto-correct printing position. Bad mark recognition information can be sent to mounting equipment. Has automatic solder supply. Is adaptable to dual lane; can handle large boards.

Panasonic, www.panasonicfa.com

XM AOI camera module has an image capture rate of up to 1.8 gigapixel/sec.. Features four-color illumination from all spatial directions for optimum contrast for all recognizable solder defects as well as for special effects such as script, polarity marks or colored components. Switchable optical resolution of 16 or 8 µm for higher throughput requirements. Extension of the angled view, capture of additional images for the verification station, and additional illuminations are nearly cycle time-neutral, for operator flexibility. Inspects down to 01005 components. Comes on S6056 AOI.

Viscom, www.viscom.com