NanoClear stencil treatment uses self-assembled monolayers with phosphonates (SAMP) said to be compatible with all common types of stencil alloys, including stainless steel, electroform, nickel, and e-polished stencils. Is less than 5nm thick and covalently bound to the surface, eliminating risk of contamination of the flux. Enhances stencils performance. Applied via a wipe.

Aculon, www.aculon.com/stencils.php

NanoClear stencil treatment uses self-assembled monolayers with phosphonates (SAMP) said to be compatible with all common types of stencil alloys, including stainless steel, electroform, nickel, and e-polished stencils. Is less than 5nm thick and covalently bound to the surface, eliminating risk of contamination of the flux. Enhances stencils performance. Applied via a wipe.

Aculon, www.aculon.com/stencils.php

SL automatic self‐loading 8mm feeder provides splice‐free continuous operation. Permits addition of a secondary reel supply in the same feeder at any time during operation, reducing or eliminating unnecessary material costs. Accepts strip‐tapes. Reportedly can be loaded in 10 sec. or less. Uses a new cover tape process that mitigates release of dust and debris inside the placement system. Is backwards compatible with entire line of Hitachi modular mounters back to the GXH‐1.

Hitachi High Technologies America, www.hitachi‐hta.com

SL automatic self‐loading 8mm feeder provides splice‐free continuous operation. Permits addition of a secondary reel supply in the same feeder at any time during operation, reducing or eliminating unnecessary material costs. Accepts strip‐tapes. Reportedly can be loaded in 10 sec. or less. Uses a new cover tape process that mitigates release of dust and debris inside the placement system. Is backwards compatible with entire line of Hitachi modular mounters back to the GXH‐1.

Hitachi High Technologies America, www.hitachi‐hta.com